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Virtual event: Global Zero Waste Cities Summit

Online

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 […]

FREE

Conference: Sustainability and Plastics 2023

BPF House 5 Bath Place, London

This one-day conference features "industry and academic speakers including our keynote Dr. Robin Kent, Founder of Tangram Technology who will present on sustainable manufacturing for plastics processors" and  "discussions on a range of important topics including updates on achieving net-zero goals, industry efforts towards enhancing safety and circularity, as well as the latest advancements in […]

£249

PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference

University of Portsmouth Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire

PlasticsFuture 2023 is a mission-driven conference which aims to inspire new solutions to end plastic pollution. It will be an opportunity to share global research and innovation across disciplines and communities, and forge future collaborations. Overview Plastic pollution is a global crisis. Since the 1950s more than 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been thrown […]

£110

IIES Online Seminar Series: Microplastics in the Environment

Online

The International Institute for Environmental Studies is delivering an online seminar series from 4th Oct to 13th Dec 2023 on Microplastics in the Environment. The lectures take place on Zoom at 8:00am EDT (GMT -04:00) every Wednesday during that time period. IIES urges you to check your local timezone to ensure you don’t miss the […]

Modeling waste feedstock availability and recycling options for a circular economy: a case study of plastic

Online

This free Zoom webinar is presented by Irdanto Lase from, Sustainability Researcher at the University of Ghent. It is part of a webinar series organised by the Resources, Conservation & Recycling scientific journal. The global plastic recycling rate is low, urging developments in recycling technology and strategies to increase circularity. Taking plastic waste treatment in […]

Arctic Plastics 2023: The Second International Symposium on Plastic Pollution in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic Regions

Harpa, Reykjavík Concert Hall and Conference Center Austurbakki 2, Reykjavík

First organised in 2021, Arctic Plastics 2023  symposium "will build on the foundation of science of the first symposium and produce information and advice for decision makers. The symposium aims for exchange of views and updates of knowledge from various sources. The symposium will evaluate the present extent and nature of plastic pollution in the […]

€150

Plastics and Packaging 2023

BPF House 5 Bath Place, London

What is happening with EPR, what does the legislative landscape look like for plastics packaging and what can be done to improve eco design. Find out about these important themes and more at the BPF Packaging event for 2023. Featuring speakers from Bericap UK, ThePackHub and Sheffield Hallam University amongst others this full day in person […]

£58.80

Plastics Recyclers Annual Meeting 2023

Cascais Cascais

The Plastics Recyclers Annual Meeting 2023 will focus on the status of the European plastics recycling industry and include Working Groups meetings. This event is the perfect opportunity to network and get insights into the latest market developments from industry actors. If you are interested in participating, please contact info@plasticsrecyclers.eu.

5th Annual Advanced Plastics Recycling Hybrid Conference

Berlin Berlin

This event provides an opportunity for top manufacturers, researchers, academics, decision-makers, and other business professionals to come together and share their expertise on the latest trends in plastics recycling. At this conference, attendees will have the chance to learn, exchange ideas, and expand their networks through live presentations and dynamic Q&A sessions. Representatives from key […]

Landing an Ambitious Global Plastics Treaty | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

Online

In 2022, 175 countries resolved to develop a global plastics treaty and to fast-track negotiations to deliver the agreement by end 2024. This is a historic opportunity to unlock the systemic change needed to tackle the plastic crisis and end plastic pollution once and for all. As we enter the final lap of the negotiations, […]

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Plastic-Free Resolutions: Protecting Your Health in 2024

Online

With a new year comes new resolutions for protecting and improving the health of our bodies, families, communities, and the planet that we all call home. One healthy resolution to consider is to reduce or eliminate plastic from your life. But with plastic used for everything from making clothing to carrying food and drinks, this can seem like a […]

Launch and Panel Discussion | Global Criteria to Address Problematic, Unnecessary and Avoidable Plastic Products

Online

A new report from the Nordic Council of Ministers focuses on addressing problematic, unnecessary and avoidable plastic products at the global level, in line with the objectives of the upcoming international plastics instrument set out by UN Environment Assembly resolution 5/14. The report notes that over 140 countries have enacted bans or restrictions on specific plastic […]

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