Brazil to host Plastics Recycling Show for the first time in 2027. 30 September 2026 BRAZIL will host an edition of the Plastics Recycling Show (PRS) for the first time in 2027. The international event dedicated to plastics recycling will take place from May 17-18 at the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, bringing together representatives from across the value chain to discuss the challenges, opportunities and pathways for the development of plastics recycling and the circular economy in Brazil and Latin America. The initiative is a partnership between Crain Communications and ABIPLAST (Brazilian Plastics Industry Association). The arrival of PRS in Brazil expands the international presence of the PRS brand, which also holds events in Amsterdam, Mumbai, Shanghai and Dubai. The launch comes at an important time, as companies respond to Decree No. 12,688/2025, which regulates reverse logistics and the use of recycled content in plastic packaging in Brazil. "The launch of PRS Brazil is an important step in bringing the PRS platform to one of the world's most significant plastics markets," said Matthew Barber, global events director at Crain Communications. "Brazil has a dynamic plastics industry and an important role to play in developing the circular economy. Our partnership with ABIPLAST gives us an excellent opportunity to create an event that reflects the priorities and opportunities of the recycling markets in Brazil and across Latin America." Paulo Teixeira, executive president of ABIPLAST, added, "The transition towards a more circular plastics economy requires collaboration across the entire value chain. PRS Brazil will create an important space for dialogue between recyclers, converters, suppliers, brands and other stakeholders, helping to share knowledge, identify opportunities and strengthen the development of plastics recycling in Brazil."

Plastics Recycling Show to launch in Brazil in May 2027. Last Updated September 29, 2026 09:00 AM EDT Brazil will for the first time host an edition of the Plastics Recycling Show (PRS), the international event dedicated to plastics recycling. PRS Brazil will take place on 17 and 18 May 2027 at the Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, bringing together representatives from across the value chain to discuss the challenges, opportunities and pathways for the development of plastics recycling and the circular economy in Brazil and Latin America. The initiative is a partnership between Crain Communications, the publisher of Sustainable Plastics, and Abiplast (Brazilian Plastics Industry Association). The arrival of PRS in Brazil expands the international presence of the PRS brand, which also holds events in Amsterdam, Mumbai, Shanghai and Dubai. In its first edition in the country, the PRS Brazil conference will provide a platform for high-level debate, market information and the presentation of practical solutions aimed at advancing plastics recycling. The event will bring together decision makers, recyclers, converters, brand owners, machinery and technology suppliers, policymakers and sustainability experts. The launch comes at an important time for the industry, as companies across the value chain respond to Decree No. 12.688/2025, which regulates reverse logistics and the use of recycled content in plastic packaging in Brazil. Against this backdrop, the event aims to provide a forum for discussion of market developments, technologies, public policy and practical approaches to increasing the recovery and reuse of plastics. "The launch of PRS Brazil is an important step in bringing the PRS platform to one of the world's most significant plastics markets," said Matthew Barber, global events director at Crain Communications. "Brazil has a dynamic plastics industry and an important role to play in developing the circular economy. Our partnership with Abiplast gives us an excellent opportunity to create an event that reflects the priorities and opportunities of the recycling markets in Brazil and across Latin America." The conference programme will bring together perspectives from across the plastics value chain, promoting the exchange of knowledge and discussion of advances in recycling technologies, as well as the market and regulatory factors influencing the development of the sector. "The transition towards a more circular plastics economy requires collaboration across the entire value chain," said Paulo Teixeira, executive president of Abiplast. "PRS Brazil will create an important space for dialogue between recyclers, converters, suppliers, brands and other stakeholders, helping to share knowledge, identify opportunities and strengthen the development of plastics recycling in Brazil. Abiplast is pleased to be working with Crain Communications on this new initiative." Plastics Recycling Show Brazil is organised by Crain Communications and Abiplast, in partnership with Plastics Recyclers Europe. Fimic, the Italian company specialising in equipment and technologies for mechanical plastics recycling, has been confirmed as Gold Sponsor of the launch event. PRS Brazil 2027 will be the first stage in the development of the event. From 2028, it will expand to become an annual exhibition and conference, creating a larger platform for companies, technology providers and industry organisations to showcase their solutions and engage directly with the Brazilian and wider Latin American plastics recycling markets. Further information about PRS Brazil 2027, including the conference programme, sponsorship opportunities and how to get involved, is available on the PRS Brazil website, in English or Portuguese. About Abiplast. The Brazilian Plastics Industry Association (Abiplast) has represented Brazil's plastics processing and recycling sector since 1967, working to strengthen its competitiveness. The association promotes new technologies, processes, research and products with a focus on sustainability, with the circular economy as a strategic priority. Abiplast currently represents more than 14,900 plastics processing and recycling companies, which together employ 409,400 people across the country. PRS event calendar. Plastics Recycling Show Asia (China & South East Asia) in Shanghai, 3-5 November 2026 https://prseventasia.com/ Plastics Recycling Show Brazil (Brazil & Latin America), São Paulo 17-18 May 2027 https://prseventbrazil.com/ Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai 21-23 September 2027 https://prseventmea.com/