PLASTIC RECYCLING

Join us for a comprehensive training on recycling in packaging. Delve into crucial topics including recycling statistics, legislation, evolving technologies, and practical case studies, equipping yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of sustainability and circularity in the industry.

This training suit for  professionals working in the packaging industry or related fields, particularly those involved in sustainability, circularity, and waste management. This could include individuals from companies involved in manufacturing, designing, or distributing packaging materials, as well as those working in regulatory bodies or academic institutions focused on plastics and recycling technologies.

Theme KMO-portefeuille: Duurzaamheid

Program (05/12/2024)

8:00 Welcome with coffee

8:30 Module 1 - Prof. Dr. Rudy Koopmans

Why recycling? 

Definitions: 

• A systems approach
• General concepts: Recycling, sustainability, circularity, ....
• Definition of recycling
• Eco Design

10:15 Coffee break

10:30 Module 2 - Jef Van Dun

Statistics on Recycling: Belgium and Europe (Plastics Europe; CEFLEX)

Players in Belgium

Legislation:

• Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
• Labelling and Communication
• Tracking and tracing - works only well in B2B
• Need for standardization; use of existing standards

12:00 Lunch break

13:00 Module 3 - Jaap Den Doelder

Recycling: 

• A rapidly changing technology landscape
• Short recap on polymers and extrusion
• Sorting technologies - effectiveness
• Primary/secondary/tertiary recycling
• Which techniques (mechanical - chemical/advanced): possibilities and limitations/risks; Primary/secondary/tertiary recycling
• Degradation mechanism: PET vs. PE vs. PP; Effect on properties (deterioration, loss of tailor made properties)
• Smell 
• Color
• Yellowing
• Best practices - which percentages of recycled material are currently possible?  How far away are we from what eventually will be required? 

15:30 Module 4 - Case studies

Case studies: Use of recyclets

• Determination of recycled content
• Practical examples

16:30 End

Practical Information

Language: English

Price: All prices do NOT include VAT

• Members IBE-BVI:  € 375.00
• Members federation (Comeos; essenscia; INDUFED (FETRA/COBELPA)):  € 455.00
• No member:  € 515.00

SPECIAL DEAL!

Did you participate this year or in 2023 to the training "Deep dive into plastic packaging"? We have great news! You are entitled for a 15% discount on THIS NEW COURSE!

Extra info:

• Timing: The training will start at 8:30 and will end at 16:30
• Included in the price: Training, course material, coffee break, lunch

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