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Implementing Waste Management and Circular Economy Worldwide

German Experience and Technologies – Internationally Requested

Benefit from our strong network and expand your international markets. RETech supports companies through specific knowledge transfer, export promotion, exclusive contacts and cooperation opportunities. Together we create sustainable solutions for a global waste management and circular economy.

Sector Highlights

Companies (Germany)

Discover at a glance how your company can benefit from a RETech membership - through access to international markets, a valuable network and years of experience.

Highlights

Political Institutions (Germany)

Find out how RETech supports political institutions - as a contact for international circular waste management and economy topics, a bridge to business and science and and as an organizer of expert events for exchange and networking.

Highlights

Universities & Research Institutions (Germany)

Discover how RETech strengthens universities and research institutions - by supporting project development and consortium building, fostering targeted networking with industry and policymakers, and offering working groups and events for knowledge transfer.

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International Partners

Get to know RETech as the gateway to Germany’s export-oriented waste management and circular economy sector – with direct access to companies across the entire value chain, relevant networks, political institutions, and as an experienced partner for joint projects.

Highlights

Voices from the Network

Our members and partners share their experiences with RETech – because strong partnerships are the foundation of our work.

Member

"The RETech membership helps us to make our sustainable vehicle solutions more visible internationally. We particularly appreciate the access to a strong network that promotes exchange with decision-makers and provides new ideas for our export strategy."

FAUN Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Lucas Dörr
,
Head of Export Business Development

National Partner

"RETech connects companies, ministries, and local stakeholders in a unique way — especially in challenging markets. As the world’s largest network for environmental technologies, IFAT greatly values this strong partnership: Together, we create new access points and platforms for sustainable innovations worldwide."

Messe München GmbH
Katharina Schlegel
,
Global Industry Lead IFAT

International Partner

"A key pillar of this partnership is the strong working relationship between the President of RETech and the Chairman of WMAM. RETech serves as a gateway to a global network of professionals, businesses, and institutions dedicated to environmental sustainability. Their support has enabled WMAM to access new technologies, participate in meaningful policy discussions, and explore new investment opportunities that align with Malaysia’s circular economy ambitions in waste management."

Waste Management Association of Malaysia
Ho De Leong
,
Chairman

Member

"BlackForest Solutions GmbH decided to become a RETech member shortly after it was founded in early 2016. The RETech network and platform has made a decisive contribution to our growth until today. The exchange with the working groups was particularly helpful and inspiring. We are optimistic about the next 10 years of RETech membership. Thank you very much."

Sebastian Frisch
Co-Founder
,
BlackForest Solutions GmbH

Contracting entity

"Germany’s circular economy and recycling sector is a strong partner for environmental protection. For many years, the Federal Ministry for the Environment has supported RETech members through its ‘Export Initiative Environmental Protection’ as part of its ecological foreign trade promotion. The association RETech brings together offerings for innovative and sustainable solutions that are essential for a clean environment worldwide — while simultaneously strengthening sustainability 'Made in Germany' as a global brand.”

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Nilgün Parker
,
Head of Division G II 4

The Export Network with Solutions for the Waste Management and Circular Economy

German RETech Partnership is the network of German companies and institutions in the waste management and recycling industry for the export of proven technologies and know-how transfer. 

From specialist information and international partnerships to political lobbying: RETech connects the right stakeholders, facilitates access to new markets and supports companies on their way to internationalization.

Our Association

In addition to its members, RETech consists of its Executive Board, Executive Office and Advisory Board. With over 18 years of experience, we are committed to sustainable solutions – with the goal of promoting a real waste management and circular economy worldwide.

More about our association

About RETech

Since its founding, RETech has pursued the goal of making proven German environmental technologies and long-standing expertise accessible worldwide – to address the challenges of inadequate waste management infrastructure and increasing environmental pressures. A strong, cross-sector network paves the way for this mission.

More about RETech

Members

As a one-stop shop, RETech unites companies and institutions from the entire waste management and recycling sector, from collection and treatment to marketing, consulting, planning, research and education - within a strong global network.

All members

Latest News

What drives RETech

Stay informed about RETechs' international activities - from ongoing projects to new initiatives and events. Everything at a glance!

Events

Meeting Point Circular Economy

Trade fairs, conferences, business delegation trips and other industry events. Network and actively help shape a global waste management and circular economy.

  • Wed
    Fri
    27
    29
    Aug 2025

    Korea – RETECH

    Convention

    Region: Asia

    Area: 

    Gyeonggi

    Korea

  • Tue
    Thu
    2
    4
    Sep 2025

    The Green Expo

    Convention

    Region: America

    Area: 

    Mexico city

    Mexico

  • Mon
    Wed
    15
    17
    Sep 2025

    Plastics Recycling Show – Middle East & Africa

    Convention

    Region: Asia

    Area: 

    Dubai

    UAE

Let's Shape Sustainable Waste Management and the Circular Economy Together!

Contact us to learn more about our work – and let’s develop solutions together for a global sustainable waste management and circular economy.