{"id":10817,"date":"2024-08-07T12:46:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T12:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/?page_id=10817"},"modified":"2025-10-01T17:02:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:02:44","slug":"towards-zero","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/towards-zero\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-mist-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>POWERED BY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-1024x128.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-1024x128.png 1024w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-300x38.png 300w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-768x96.png 768w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-1280x160.png 1280w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-duotone-unset-2\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:96px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-large\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><strong>TOWARDS ZERO<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE ULTIMATE PLASTIC STARTUP BATTLE FOR A CIRCULAR FUTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM \u2013 16:00 PM, Traderfair D\u00fcsseldorf (Hall 6, C40)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:120px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-duotone-unset-3\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11169\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup.png 2048w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup-1980x659.png 1980w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Banner-Startup-1280x426.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-mist-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-large\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">JOIN THE BATTLE FOR A CIRCULAR FUTURE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">On October 13, twelve start-ups will present their solutions at K 2025 \u2013 the world\u2019s leading plastics trade fair in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany and showcasing innovations to reduce the industry\u2019s dependence on oil and gas. The competition sought ideas that close plastic loops, reduce emissions, and replace fossil resources in production processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-large\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-duotone-unset-4\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2592\" height=\"864\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10825\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7.png 2592w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7-2048x683.png 2048w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7-1980x660.png 1980w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kopie-von-ZitateScienceSlam-7-1280x427.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Agenda, October 13, 2025, Tradefair D\u00fcsseldorf (Hall 6, C40)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10:30 &#8211; 10:40 <\/strong>Welcome &amp; Keynote on Startups and Innovation (EVONIK Ventures)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10:40 &#8211; 11:40 <\/strong>Pitch Session 1 <br>6 startups, each with 5 minutes to pitch + 3 minutes Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:40 &#8211; 12:40:<\/strong> Speed Dating<br>Engage directly with investors, journalists, and potential new customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12:40 &#8211; 13:40:<\/strong> Pitch Session 2<br>Another 6 startups, each with 5 minutes to pitch + 3 minutes Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:40 &#8211; 14:40:<\/strong> Speed Dating<br>Engage directly with investors, journalists, and potential new customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light wp-duotone-unset-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11171\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40.png 2048w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40-1980x1980.png 1980w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Design-ohne-Titel-40-840x840.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-13\">These are the 12 finalist of &#8222;Towards Zero&#8220;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbon-minds.com\/\"><strong>Carbon Minds<\/strong><\/a> provides data-driven insights into emissions from plastic production, helping companies reduce their environmental footprint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>COISS <\/strong>produces smart plug-and-play sensors to digitally retrofit existing machinery, helping to reduce downtime and cut energy consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Cyclize<\/strong> develops plasma-based technology that converts mixed plastic waste and CO\u2082 into synthesis gas, providing the chemical industry with a fossil-free carbon source and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eco2grow.com\/\"><strong>ECO2GROW<\/strong><\/a> enables small and medium-sized enterprises to purchase affordable green electricity at fixed rates, directly from producers, just like major customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrocycle.tech\/\"><strong>MacroCycle<\/strong><\/a> operates energy-efficient chemical recycling facilities that enable infinite PET recycling without any degradation in quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moldsonics.com\/\"><strong>Moldsonics<\/strong><\/a> offers ultrasonic sensors that make plastic machines more precise while reducing waste, energy, and material consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osphim.com\/\"><strong>Osphim<\/strong><\/a> develops AI-powered software for plastics converters, helping manufacturers integrate more recyclates and lower energy consumption, even in complex applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paquesbiomaterials.nl\/\"><strong>Paques Biomaterials<\/strong><\/a> produces biodegradable plastics from various organic waste streams to replace fossil raw materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polymerize.io\/\"><strong>Polymerize<\/strong><\/a> uses an AI-powered platform to speed up research and development in materials science and improves outcomes in plastic product design and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/radicaldot.com\/\"><strong>Radicaldot<\/strong><\/a> enables energy-efficient chemical recycling to produce basic chemicals from plastic waste that partially replace fossil raw materials in plastics production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s1seven.com\/\"><strong>s1seven<\/strong><\/a> offers solutions for digital material passports that provide transparency on the origin, composition, and carbon footprint of plastics, enabling high-quality recycling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykell.com\/\"><strong>sykell<\/strong><\/a> develops ERP software to supports circular business models by enabling the efficient return and reuse of packaging and materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-duotone-unset-6\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Watch the recording!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss a moment! Watch the recording of the event on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PlasticsEuropeDE\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/company\/plasticseurope-deutschland\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/plasticseuroped\/\">Instagram<\/a>. Follow us on social media to be notified as soon as it&#8217;s live!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-duotone-unset-7\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-mist-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sponsors and Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: Plastics Europe, VDMA, K Trade Fair, Circular Valley Convention, and PlastXNow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-1024x128.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-1024x128.png 1024w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-300x38.png 300w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-768x96.png 768w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3-1280x160.png 1280w, https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Startup-Logos-3.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-duotone-unset-8\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">STAY TUNED! &#8211; SIGN UP FOR NEWS AND UPDATES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Keep up with the latest updates and announcements about the event.<br>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/company\/plasticseurope-deutschland\">LinkedIn <\/a>or sign up our <a href=\"bettina.dempewolf@plasticseurope.de\">press service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-duotone-unset-9\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-mist-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-20\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Startups helping to defossilize the plastics industry.<br>Whether they&#8217;re in production, processing, recycling, or have a circular business model, <br>we want to see how they transform the plastics industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The application deadline was March 1st 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">HOW DO I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The application is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE FOR MY PITCH?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Each startup has 5 minutes to pitch + 3 minutes Q&amp;A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WHEN WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Startup Pitch will take place on October 13, 2025, at K 2025, in D\u00fcsseldorf,<br>the most important plastics trade fair in the world (Hall 6, C40).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WHO IS THE AUDIENCE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The audience mainly consists of industry professionals from K2025, <br>including plastics producers, processors and recyclers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WILL THE EVENT BE HELD IN ENGLISCH?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, all pitches will be held in Englisch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WILL THERE BE A LIVE STREAM?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No, but the recordings of the event and the startup pitches will be published online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">CAN I SHOW SLIDES AND CHARTS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, a large screen is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-small\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WILL THERE BE AN AWARD FOR THE WINNER?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, there are several benefits for participants. 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