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Programme highlights - 15th European Bioplastics Conference goes virtual from 30 November - 3 December 2020

The programme for the 15th European Bioplastics Conference is nearing completion. With the ongoing restrictions the COVID-19 pandemic is imposing on the live conference possibilities, this year’s conference edition will fill the gap: from 30 November - 3 December 2020, we invite you to digitally stay on top of the latest industry news. The customized digital conference setup will provide you with an interactive knowledge and networking platform. Register here!

Live, engaging, and to-the-point! A series of panels covering the industry’s most pressing topics are one of this year’s programme highlights:

We are happy to have sustainability advisor expert and co-author of the study “Breaking the Plastic Wave”, Julia Koskella (SYSTEMIQ), present its key findings. Together with representatives from the policy sector and NGOs, including Silvia Maltagliatti (DG RTD), she will also assess the role of standardisation and certification for the sustainable sourcing of renewable feedstock and biodegradation of plastics in different environments.

What investments shaped and drove the bioplastics market in 2020 and what are the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic related impacts on the bioeconomy? Hasso von Pogrell (European Bioplastics) will present the Bioplastics Market Data 2020. Joining him on stage are Doris de Guzman (Tecnon OrbiChem), Yurimasa Suwa (Japan BioPlastics Association), and Stephan Roest (Borealis), speaking about the economic outlook for the bioplastics markets in Europe, Asia, and the US.

A discussion on the future of recycling of bio-based plastics including Ingo Sartorius (Plastics Europe), Manfred Renner (Fraunhofer UMSICHT) and Lars Börger (Neste) will critically elaborate on the question of circular waste conversion. Is the ongoing political discourse on chemical recycling the way forward or merely a platform to reject more recycling-friendly packaging?

And there is more! The four-day live event features two virtual stages as well as a poster presentation and exhibition hall. Whether during an ongoing session or in the networking lounge, you can ask questions live and engage with the panelists and fellow delegates. With this unparalleled variety of formats and insights you can put together your individual conference schedule relevant to your available time and information needs. A selection of further topics of the programme includes:

Is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) the solution, or are there more convincing tools to assess, compare and evaluate the sustainability of bio-based plastics? Not only do the processes vary widely, also the question of interpretation prevails, as do the limits to include innovation potentials. This sustainability session with experts including Piergiuseppe Morone (University of Rome) and Michael Carus (nova-Institute) will discuss the pitfalls and limitations of current assessment tools.

Another panel is dedicated to the status quo of the European composting landscape. Organic recycling of compostable packaging is handled differently throughout the EU. How can the industry learn from the different frameworks and best-practice examples? Led by Philippe Dewolfs (TÜV Austria), industry leaders such as Katharina Schlegel (BASF), NGO representative Enzo Favoino (Zero Waste Europe) and biodegradability expert Marten van der Zee (Wageningen University & Research) will rectify common misconceptions and elaborate on how to set the path towards a streamlined and coherent policy landscape.

The European Bioplastics Conference kicks off in 3 weeks! Secure your delegate ticket here.

You are looking for possibilities to promote your company? Use the chance and make your company a focus at the leading industry gathering this year: Going virtual means that there are many more audio-visual options for you to position your company and branding, e.g. individually designed logo and artwork. The new virtual format also provides you with additional options to inform potential clients about your products and services. Get in touch or find out more here.

To find out more, please visit our website or contact us directly on conference@european-bioplastics.org.

Terms & Conditions apply. You can download the T&Cs including cancellation and data protection policies here.

We look forward to welcoming you online!

If you have any questions before signing up for the event, please get in touch on +49 (0)30 2848 2358 or conference@european-bioplastics.org

Best regards,
Hannah Heimann
Event Manager
European Bioplastics e.V.