The end of Plastic Waste exports: a catalyst for Europe’s circular economy. – book you place now!
Europe stands at a tipping point. With the upcoming ban on plastic waste exports, the foundations of the current recycling system are being fundamentally reshaped. What does this mean for Europe’s recycling capacity and for the viability of a truly circular plastics value chain?
During this Plastic Matters event, we bring together policymakers, recyclers, producers, and knowledge institutions to take a critical look at the systemic impacts of the export ban—and, above all, at the levers Europe has at its disposal to steer this transition in the right direction.
Through an interactive session, we will test these options against their feasibility and impact
The program is as follows: 12.00-13.00 : Networking Lunch 13.00-13.05 : Welcome 13.05-13.15 : Setting the scene: export ban and EU recycling capacity dynamics – Inge Dewitte - Denuo 13.15-13.35 : The plastic waste export ban explained – Elizabeth Cazaerck - OVAM 13.35- 13.50 : System pressures and risks, potential levers and their trade-offs – Saskia Walraedt – essenscia PolyMatters 13.50-14.05 : Interactive session – all participants 14.05-14.20 : Mind our own plastic waste: closing the loop or feeding the flames?- Dirk Nelen - VITO 14.20-14.35 : CfD: limits and possible future opportunities for the recycling sector. – Lotte Vandermeersch - VLAIO 14.35-14.50 : Circular chain in action: Delta Plan Circular Plastic Packaging - Arjan Wittekoek - Verpact 14.50-15.05 : Climate Contribution: a tool to stimulate circularity? – Saartje Swinnen - essenscia 15.05-15.15 : Q&A session 15.15-15.35 Coffee Break 15.35-15.50 : Quo vadis Productor/Creator? Reflections on the Waste Shipment Regulation - Emmanuel De Corte & Jan Vermoesen – Colruyt Group 15.50-16.05 : As policy meets market reality: Shifting dynamics shaping Europe's recycled plastic market? - Venetia Spencer - Bourouge International 16.05-16.20 : Innovation: Next generation sorting - Twan Hesselmans - Plastic Recycling Group 16.20-16.40 : Innovation: SuperSort: post-consumer tagging for challenging plastic separation - Christian Steuwe - KUL 16.40-16.50 : Q&A session 16.50-17.05 : Interactive session – all participants 17.05-17.15 : Wrap up and conclusions
Don’t forget to register for this free event !
Please note:
* Members, partners and invitees of Denuo or essenscia: free of charge
To prevent food waste, no-shows without timely notification will receive an invoice of €100