First International Conference on Recycling to Bring Global Experts, Industry Leaders and Researchers to Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: The First International Conference on Recycling, scheduled for June 10 in Faisalabad, will bring together more than 300 policymakers, industrialists, researchers, entrepreneurs and international experts to explore sustainable solutions for waste management, resource efficiency and climate resilience.
Jointly organised by the University of Kamalia (UKM), Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) and Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF), the conference will focus on the role of recycling and circular economy practices in addressing environmental degradation, industrial pollution and resource scarcity.
Faisalabad, Pakistan’s largest textile hub, generates significant industrial and textile waste, making sustainable recycling technologies increasingly important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources.
Discussions will cover textile recycling, plastic waste valorisation, biodegradable materials, wastewater reuse, sustainable manufacturing, waste-to-energy innovations and circular product systems.
A major theme of the conference is the vision of “Circular Faisalabad,” which seeks to transform the city into a regional model of sustainable industrial development by linking academia, industry, municipalities and development partners. Around 80 to 100 chief executives from leading industries are expected to participate alongside experts from Germany, Kenya, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Estonia, who will share global best practices on circular economy and climate-smart production systems.
Researchers from more than 15 universities will present innovative solutions for converting agricultural, textile and plastic waste into valuable products. Supported by the SMEP Programme, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and UK International Development, the conference aims to promote practical strategies that can help Pakistan reduce environmental pollution, improve resource efficiency, support green economic growth and strengthen resilience against the growing impacts of climate change.
Environmental experts note that improving recycling systems and promoting circular production can contribute significantly to Pakistan’s climate resilience efforts by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources and lowering pressure on landfills.
The conference aligns with global efforts to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Organisers hope the event will lead to stronger collaboration between academia, industry and policymakers, helping Pakistan accelerate its transition towards a more resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable economy.