RePlast Eurasia 2026, described as the most comprehensive business event in Türkiye dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will be held for the third time in Istanbul on 26–28 March 2026. The venue will be the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center. The organizer, Tüyap, is implementing the project in cooperation with Pagçev – Green Transition & Technology Association. The event is intended to present the latest innovations in plastics and fiber recycling technologies, circular-economy-related applications and solutions supporting the sustainable transformation of the industry.
The organizer emphasizes that RePlast Eurasia is part of a new model of trade fair organization, with a focus on environmental aspects. This concept includes the use of recyclable materials, energy-efficiency measures, digital solutions and operational policies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the event. As a result, the fair is expected to function not only as a commercial platform but also as an example of the practical implementation of sustainable exhibition principles. At the previous edition, RePlast Eurasia recorded 8,340 visitors from 56 countries and 151 exhibitors from 13 countries. The organizers announce that in 2026 the event will continue to develop towards an international platform for plastics and fiber recycling, with the participation of specialists from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North Africa. The business dimension of the fair is also highlighted, including the presentation of recycling machinery and equipment, fiber recycling technologies, raw material solutions, collection and sorting systems, as well as equipment for certification and quality measurement.
Business platform for plastics and fiber recycling
RePlast Eurasia 2026 is intended to serve as a reference point for companies operating in plastics and fiber recycling, both in terms of business development and technological exchange. A broad range of exhibits is announced, including recycling machines, innovative fiber processing technologies, solutions related to secondary raw materials, waste collection and separation systems, and equipment for certification and quality control.
According to the announcements, exhibitors will be able to present their products and technologies directly to a professional target audience. The fair is expected to facilitate not only the establishment of business contacts but also the dissemination of solutions aligned with the objectives of the circular economy. The role of the event in promoting a culture of sustainable production, based on the rational use of raw materials and the development of recycling technologies, is underlined.
Recycling experience in a 360-degree approach
The organizers describe RePlast Eurasia as an event enabling visitors to explore the full chain of processes related to plastics and fiber recycling in one place. Industry professionals visiting the fair are expected to be able to follow the latest trends in recycling technologies, compare solutions offered by different manufacturers and identify technologies best suited to their own sustainability targets.
This event format is intended to position RePlast Eurasia as a central hub for access to up-to-date knowledge, innovative technologies and cooperation opportunities in the context of the green transition of the sector. The fair is expected to support the exchange of experience between market participants and facilitate orientation in the evolving regulatory and technological environment.
PAGÇEV conference and recycling awards
In parallel with the fair, the PAGÇEV Plastics Recycling Conference is planned. According to the announcements, it will bring together industry experts and academic representatives, focusing on international trends, legislative developments and technological advances in plastics recycling. The conference is intended to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and as a forum for developing strategic guidance for key stakeholders in the sector.
During RePlast Eurasia, the PAGÇEV Plastics Recycling Awards are also scheduled to be presented. These distinctions are intended to recognize and promote initiatives described as innovative and sustainable. The awards will be granted in seven categories, which is intended to highlight exemplary practices in the recycling sector and provide an incentive for companies operating in the international market.
Schedule and scope of the upcoming edition
The next edition of RePlast Eurasia is scheduled for 26–28 March 2026 in Istanbul, at the Tüyap exhibition and congress center. The organizers state that the event will bring together technologies, projects and cooperation initiatives that can shape the future of the plastics and fiber recycling segment. The declared objective is to create a space for moving closer to sustainability targets, identifying new business opportunities and observing the directions of change in the industry.
Participation in the fair is intended to enable companies and market specialists both to present their offerings and to analyze available technological solutions, as well as to build networks of contacts in an international environment. Combined with the conference and the awards program, the event is positioned as one of the important industry meetings in the 2026 calendar for entities involved in plastics and fiber recycling.
