Events bioplastics
Events bioplastics MAGAZINE presents: For many reasons plastic carrier bags have become a symbol for unsustainable production, consumption, littering and pollution. As a consequence plastics bags have been targeted by NGOs, media, politicians and regulators. A number of states around the world fully or partially banned plastics bags. Several EU Member States implemented Bagislation restricting use, mandating pricing or use of specific materials and types only. For the involved businesses plastic carrier and packaging bags represent enormous markets, e.g. exceeding 1 million tonnes and 2 bn € value alone in Europe. It is the biggest single market for bioplastics. That’s why bioplastics MAGAZINE is now organizing the first Green Bag Conference – Markets and Policy Solutions on 8 – 9 March 2016, in Cologne (Germany). • Which bags do we really need? • How will Bagislation be impacting markets? • What are Green Bag Concepts? These are the main questions to be addressed and answered by experts and key players contributing to this unique conference. With pressure amounting on traditional plastic bags, market opportunities emerge for plastic bags which are biobased and recyclable, or biodegradable-compostable, or made from recyclates. For functional or permanent use. Prominent speakers responsible for legislation and interest representation, market leaders and leading scientists will provide first-hand and fact-based information. The proceedings of the Conference will be shared with the Governments of all 28 EU Member States, and with those from abroad upon request. Please visit the conference website for the programme, registration, travelling support and more: www. greenbagconference.com Preliminary Programme – Green Bag Conference – Markets and Policy Solutions There will be five thematic sessions: Day 1 - March 08, 2016 - starting 12 a.m. • Registration – Welcome and networking lunch • Setting the scene: introduction including market data • Policy Solutions: presented by officials from the EC and four EU Member states • Market Solutions: introducing three different bag concepts and views from the EU retail • Coffee break in the afternoon & cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. – opportunitites for dialog and visiting the exhibition Day 2 - March 09, 2016 - starting 8:30 a.m. • Knowlege base: explaining science and facts from film recycling, biodegradation and composting, biobased sourcing, marine littering and life cycle analysis • Getting involved: presenting and discussing views of key players on where we are and what are we aiming for - to establish the best market and policy solutions • Farewell lunch at 1:00 p.m. Would you like getting involved? — Become a sponsor or exhibitor — contact kaeb@greenbagconference.com 12 bioplastics MAGAZINE [06/15] Vol. 10
› Plastic bags have become a symbol for unsustainable production, consumption, littering and pollution. › Plastics bags have been targeted by NGOs, media, politicians and regulators. › Around the world states have fully or partially banned plastic bags. › Several EU States have implemented Bagislation restricting the use of these bags. › Plastic carrier and packaging bags represent enormous markets. That’s why bioplastics MAGAZINE is now organizing the first Green Bag Conference – Markets and Policy Solutions The conference will provide first-hand information from officials and key players about EU and national state legislation, the technical framework, and the impact on businesses, markets and the environment. Register now and benefit from the Early Bird fee of EUR 650.00 (until Jan 31, 2016) www.greenbagconference.com #moregreenbags
