Resource efficiency, climate and environmental protection are playing an increasingly important role. The waste and recycling industry makes an indispensable contribution to this. The global demand for corresponding technologies is significant and is constantly increasing. Germany and its waste and recycling industry are seen as a role model worldwide. There is great interest in German technology and in-depth knowledge transfer. German SMEs are perfectly equipped to cover the various needs from abroad with adapted solutions. The panel discussion is intended to highlight particularly scalable solutions and is aimed at an international audience.