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Abstract Submission Deadline: PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference

UPDATE: Abstract submission deadline extended until 28th April! PlasticsFuture 2023: a forum for sustainable transformation, will be an opportunity to share global research and innovation across disciplines and communities, and forge future collaborations. The three-day conference will focus on sharing and discovering research and initiatives from across disciplines, community, non-governmental organisations, industry, policymakers, and practitioners […]

Webinar: Global Plastics Treaty – Update on International Negotiations

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This webinar is organised by the Plastic Pollution Coalition. Information on the webinar: "Plastic pollution is a global crisis in need of global solutions. Plastic pollutes along its entire lifecycle from source to disposal, and this complex set of problems requires a comprehensive set of solutions that address the root causes of the plastic pollution […]

Webinar: Know Your Carbon Footprint – The Route to Net Zero

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"Dr Robin Kent (Tangram Technology) takes you through the basics of carbon footprinting and how to calculate a carbon footprint for your site. Dr Kent has calculated carbon footprints for over 200 plastics processing sites and will show how to get the data for calculations and how to estimate values when data are difficult to […]

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Plastics and chemicals under the Stockholm convention: Impact on the ground and potential synergies and gaps in relation to a future plastics treaty | BRS COPs 2023 Side Event

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This side event to the 2023 meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions is organized by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) with the support of the Geneva Environment Network. About this Event Toxic chemicals impact communities throughout the plastics lifecycle, including during recycling and waste management. Plastics […]

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Hybrid event: Sustainable trade and development cooperation in support of the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments implementation

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The Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments have redefined the global framework for trade in plastic wastes. UNCTAD 15 Bridgetown Covenant at UNCTAD 15 has made a call to “addressing the discharge of plastic litter and other waste in oceans and significantly reducing marine pollution of all kinds and ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns” in […]

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Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2023

RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre Europaplein 24, Amsterdam

"The Plastics Recycling Show Europe is THE dedicated exhibition, conference and awards for plastics recycling in mainland Europe. The biggest names in recycled materials, recycling machinery and services will be on display, showing the latest innovation from the industry. The free conference with key industry figures will address the latest opportunities and challenges that face […]

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Conference: Sustainable Plastics Live/GRIPS2023

Coventry Building Society Arena Judds Lane, Coventry

"Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability is a live in-person conference, offering 3x separate conference streams, all packed with thought leadership and educational talks across a plethora of industry sectors that use plastics and polymers in the mainstream of their business." (GRIPS, 2022) "The event will provide a platform to help develop the commercial […]

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Advancing a Human Rights-based Approach to Pollution for People and the Planet | BRS COPs 2023 Side Event

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This side event to the 2023 Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention Conference of the Parties, will explore recent developments of the interconnectedness between human rights, a just transition and the environment, and identify key entry points to strengthen a human rights-based approach to the implementation of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, as well as […]

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Unlocking MEAs’ Potential: Supporting Parties’ Environmental Action through Data and Knowledge Management | BRS COPs 2023 Side Event

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This side event to the 2023 Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention Conference of the Parties will bring together various knowledge management initiatives from Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) that contribute to facilitating the parties' work in the implementation and compliance of the respective conventions in order to accelerate environmental progress. About this Event This event aims […]

Webinar: Allocating recycled content – what are the impacts?

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Recycling has an important role to play in closing the materials loop, as it keeps resources in use and increases the circularity of plastic packaging. To ensure the uptake of recycled materials, the European institutions introduced recycled content targets in legislative proposals such as the Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUPD) and the recently published Packaging and Packaging […]

Webinar: THE PROS AND CONS OF EPR – LESSONS FROM FRANCE

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Hosted by GAIA: "In the context of the upcoming plastic treaty negotiations in Paris (INC-2, May-June 2023), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are often put forward as an essential policy approach to address the global plastic pollution crisis, especially as a source of funding and a way to incentivise redesign for reuse and plastic waste […]

Conference event: Zero waste at the coast – Lessons on waste prevention for policy-makers

TOPOS Parlement Rue d'Arlon 25, Brussels

It is increasingly accepted that overconsumption and overproduction of resources is simply not compatible with a safe and healthy planet. Our current system results in vast amounts of waste being produced from materials that are specifically designed for single use (most notably plastic), which is having disastrous effects on our environment. Unfortunately, the availability of […]