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Oct
21
2020

The Future of Plastics (IF - Online)

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When: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT

Where: Online Webinar,

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Contact: Jeff Henderson   (847) 467-1972

Group: Trienens Institute private

Category: Other

Description:

A VIRTUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE TO FIND SCALABLE, CIRCULAR AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION: 200+ attendees | 55+ speakers | 25 + practical sessions

This three-day virtual conference will explore the key challenges and practical solutions surrounding corporate commitments on plastics. We’ll emphasise the role of business in moving towards to a circular economy, eliminating single use and making the right plastics sustainable.

Plastic targets: Frank and open debate with leading brands on how and when we can reach ambitious plastics targets
Sustainable packaging: How to navigate conflicting data points to maintain competitive advantage and promote sustainable design
Legislative changes: Detailed explanation of existing and upcoming legislation and the significant business impacts
Science-based drivers: The latest scientific research and evidence on the effects of microplastics, and how business can work to minimise environmental risks
Partnerships that deliver: Practical guidance into company collaboration that works in practice and delivers results
Circularity at scale: What is needed to bring scale to current programs and circular innovation
Recycle, recycle, recycle: The latest developments in alternative recycling techniques and how business can enable a sustainable market for recycled materials
Plastics and COVID-19: What are the effects of COVID-19 on the demand for and use of plastics, and how will this impact on movement towards a circular economy
Working groups: Engage face to face with other attendees through practical, problem-solving groups designed to tackle specific issues around plastics use
Financing change: How business can work with investors to create sustainable funding models for innovation
Consumer insights: Explore how business can effectively communicate with consumers to create sustained changes in purchasing behaviour

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