The latest innovations and sustainable technologies shaping the future of the industry
Following three successful editions of our
European Food & Beverage Plastic Packaging Summit, the 4th edition will be taking place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on 27-28th February 2019.
This
year, the focus will be on the industry's increasing challenge for
innovation toward a sustainable future. Looking at the best strategies
for sustainable packaging including recycling and packaging performance,
with a stronger focus on the brands and retailers, who will share their
thoughts and information on consumer experience and demands for the
next generation of packaging. Furthermore, the conference will also
explore the European Commission's Circular Economy Package, and its
impact on the dynamics of the entire supply chain. This includes the
latest developments from the Waste Framework and Packaging directive, as
well as the Single Use Plastics Directive, and the new challenges
presented by these.
Key Topics 2019 Include
- Up-to-date Overview of EU Directives
- How the SUP Directive Affects Global Brands & Producers
- Major Brand Owners Moving toward Sustainability
- New Polymer Developments and their Implications
- The Role of Plastics within the Circular Economy
- Evaluating Eco-modulated EPR Fees
- Tackling Waste Management Inefficiency
- Debating Alternatives to Pre-packaging Food
- The Development of Chemical Recycling Technology
- Scaling Up Bio-based Technologies
- Balancing Innovation, Sustainability & Value
- Addressing Negative Public Perceptions of Plastics
- Providing Solutions to Ocean Pollution
Dual Site Visit
We
are pleased to confirm that on Tuesday 26th of February, a day prior to
the conference, limited number of conference delegates will receive a
unique opportunity to join dual site visit of Suez Recycling &
Recovery Netherlands sorting facility & floating Recycled Park in
Rotterdam.
SUEZ Recycling & Recovery Netherlands, part of the
multinational SUEZ group, offers innovative and sustainable solutions
for waste & resources, energy and environment. SUEZ globally treats
17 million tons of waste, with which it saves 3,9 million tons of
secondary raw materials and produces 7 terawatt hour of renewable
energy.
In the Netherlands, SUEZ services 530.000 households and
80.000 organisations. The services range from 'simple' waste collection
to treatment of hazardous waste. SUEZ is more and more active in the
field of recycling of plastic packaging. With its household packaging
sorting installation in Rotterdam, approximately 100.000 tons of light
weight household packaging is being sorted and prepared for the next
steps in recycling. SUEZ and its subsidiaries also create a high quality
re-granulate PET, PP and PE.
SUEZ invites everyone to join this
Resource Revolution. Together we can further optimize recycling and save
the valuable resources of the earth.
Who Will Attend?
The
two day event will bring together major brand owners, retailers,
leading sustainability experts, packaging converters &
manufacturers, plastic collectors & re-claimers, policy makers and
major global organisations involved in the food & beverage plastic
packaging industry.
This edition will create partnerships and
cover the major concerns by debating with senior representatives of the
industry. The event will tackle societal and environmental concerns by
creating an opportunity for collaboration along the supply chain.
