"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"This webinar will explore the options available to plastics manufacturers to begin decarbonising their operations through the deployment of innovative, energy savings projects. David Kipling, CEO and David Jamieson, Sales Director, will discuss how, in the absence of a silver bullet solution, different energy technologies can be integrated to complement one another and achieve substantial […]
Hosted by GAIA and Zero Waste Europe, this virtual summit gathers together experts and advocates to discuss the latest developments on zero waste as a proven, cost-effective strategy to both reduce waste pollution and help cities reach their climate goals, and meet hundreds of municipal officials, zero waste implementers, and fellow changemakers. The GZWC Summit […]