Pollutec 2027

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

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New this edition

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  The previous edition's content direction gave more space to sorting, recycling and materials recovery, reflecting demand from local authorities and industrial buyers for practical circular economy equipment rather than policy discussion alone.

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  Water and wastewater content placed emphasis on reuse, network efficiency and treatment of difficult contaminants, including PFAS and industrial process streams. This reflects tightening discharge expectations and water scarcity planning in French and European industry.

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  Energy efficiency, renewable heat and carbon accounting tools were presented alongside traditional environmental equipment, connecting compliance and cost-saving agendas for industrial visitors.

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  Monitoring hardware, sensors and data platforms were positioned as operational tools for air quality, water networks and waste collection, rather than as standalone laboratory instruments.

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  Soil remediation and brownfield regeneration content addressed the practical steps from site investigation to regulatory sign-off, with interest from developers, industrial landowners and environmental consultancies.

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Circular economy

An economic model in which materials, components and products are kept in use for as long as possible through reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling, reducing the need for virgin resources and landfill. At Pollutec, circular economy content typically spans collection, sorting, materials recovery and industrial symbiosis.

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Extended producer responsibility (EPR)

A policy approach that makes producers responsible for the collection, treatment and recycling of the products and packaging they place on the market. EPR schemes are a recurring topic for waste and recycling exhibitors at Pollutec because they shape collection targets, eco-design requirements and reporting duties.

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Industrial wastewater treatment

Physical, chemical and biological processes used to remove pollutants from process water before discharge or reuse. Pollutec's water exhibitors cover pre-treatment, biological treatment, membrane filtration, sludge handling and water reuse for factories and utilities.

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Membrane bioreactor (MBR)

A wastewater treatment process that combines a biological reactor with membrane filtration to separate treated water from biomass. MBR systems are relevant to compact municipal plants and industrial sites that need high-quality effluent or water reuse.

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Waste-to-energy (WtE)

The conversion of residual waste into useful energy through thermal treatment or biological processes such as anaerobic digestion. WtE discussions at Pollutec usually cover energy recovery efficiency, flue-gas cleaning, bottom ash recovery and integration with district heating.

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Mechanical biological treatment (MBT)

A waste processing approach that combines mechanical sorting with biological treatment to recover recyclables, produce refuse-derived fuel or stabilise organic waste before landfill. MBT is relevant to mixed municipal waste and bulky waste streams.

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Air quality monitoring network

A system of reference stations and lower-cost sensors that measures pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, ozone and sulphur dioxide. Pollutec covers monitoring instruments, calibration services, data platforms and indoor air quality assessment.

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Soil remediation

Treatment of contaminated soil and groundwater using physical, chemical, thermal or biological methods. Typical approaches include soil washing, stabilisation, bioremediation, air sparging and pump-and-treat systems for brownfield redevelopment.

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Organic chemicals that evaporate at room temperature and can contribute to air pollution and health risks. Industrial VOC control at Pollutec includes adsorption, thermal oxidation, biofiltration and solvent recovery.

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Leachate

Contaminated liquid that percolates through waste in a landfill or storage site. Leachate treatment combines biological, membrane and evaporation processes to protect groundwater and meet discharge consents.

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Anaerobic digestion

A biological process in which microorganisms break down organic matter without oxygen to produce biogas and digestate. It is used for food waste, agricultural residues, sewage sludge and industrial organic streams.

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PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a large group of synthetic chemicals used for their water-, oil- and heat-resistant properties. PFAS treatment is an emerging focus for water and soil remediation, with activated carbon, ion exchange and foam fractionation among the options discussed.

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Environmental compliance audit

A structured review of a site's permits, emissions, waste handling and monitoring obligations against applicable regulations. Audits help industrial operators identify gaps before inspections and prepare remediation or upgrade plans.

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Nature-based solutions

Interventions that use or restore natural processes to address environmental challenges, such as constructed wetlands for water treatment, green roofs for stormwater management and urban tree cover for cooling. At Pollutec they appear in water, climate adaptation and urban planning content.

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Deposit return scheme (DRS)

A system in which consumers pay a small deposit on beverage containers and receive it back when the container is returned for recycling. DRS design affects reverse logistics, sorting equipment and producer reporting obligations.

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Eco-design

The integration of environmental considerations into product design, including material choice, repairability, recyclability, energy use and end-of-life treatment. Eco-design is linked to EPR, packaging regulation and circular procurement.

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Scope 3 emissions

Indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in a company's value chain, including purchased goods, transport, waste and use of sold products. Scope 3 accounting drives demand for supplier data, carbon footprinting tools and low-carbon procurement at industrial exhibitions.

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Brownfield regeneration

The redevelopment of previously used or contaminated land for new industrial, commercial or public uses. Success depends on site investigation, risk assessment, remediation and regulatory sign-off, all of which are represented in Pollutec's soil and site rehabilitation content.