Polyvinylbutyral (PVB): a boost in the recycling of laminated glass? An innovative approach of the Sunrise project

Project Sunrise is a Horizon 2020-funded project that aims to increase the collection and treatment of laminated glass, improve the separation of glass from PVB, and increase the fractions and quality of PVB for recycling.
During this session, we elaborate on the status of the Sunrise Project and provide important guidelines for glass recyclers to consider when planning future recycling of PVB in laminated glass.

Programme

Moderator:
Olivier Deweerdt, Denuo / FERVER

14.00 Introduction
Olivier Deweerdt, Denuo / FERVER

14.05-14.20 Presentation of the Sunrise Project. Status of the Project.
Angelica Perez, Lurederra

14.20-14.50 Bridging the Gap: Current PVB Recycling Challenges and Knowledge Needs for Laminated Glass Applications
Erdal Harmanci, Independent expert in laminated glass industry

14.50-15.20 Presentation of the draft CEN Workshop Agreement on r-PVB characterization
Claudia Laabs, DIN

15.20-15.35 Presentation of the role of Minerali Industriali within the Sunrise Project and how Minerali Industriali is embracing the circular economy opportunities
Ivano Menso, Minerali Industriali

15.35-16.00 Break

16.00-16.30 PVB-recycling: the vision of a PVB-producer
Tobias Deckstein, Kuraray Europe

16.30-17.00 Guidelines of good management practices for glass recyclers
Baudouin Ska, Ferver

17.00-17.30 The recycling of PVB in India
Anil Rathi, Laxmi Polymers

17.30 Questions, discussion and conclusion