Despite the generally critical news situation, the European circular economy is looking to the UK in March. IdentiPlast, one of the leading European events on the circular economy and the recycling of used plastics, will be held in London on 7 and 8 March 2019, according to the organiser, the association of plastics manufacturers „Plastics Europe“.
Also known as Sustainability summit This is the 14th time that the congress has been organised under the motto „Plastics - Sustainability - Society“. The programme is once again aimed at bringing together experts from politics, science and industry. Among other things, progress in the circular economy and plastics recycling will be discussed.
During the discussions at the conference, the Self-commitment The European plastics industry's commitment to recycling will play a major role in this. According to the agreement, all plastic packaging in Europe should be completely reused, recycled or utilised by 2040. The Reuse and recycling rate is expected to reach 60 per cent by 2030.
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Furthermore, the IdentiPlast around the EU plastics strategy, best practice solutions for plastics recycling in Europe and the world, as well as the impact on the industry of the import ban on plastic waste imposed by Asian countries. IdentiPlast takes place just a few weeks before the UK's possible exit from the European Union. Consequently, the consequences of the „Brexit“ for the European plastics and recycling industry.
Finally, the best recycled plastic product will once again be honoured at IdentiPlast. The „EPRO Award“ is awarded by the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations. The congress will be accompanied by a Industrial exhibition, where current recycling solutions are presented.
[infotext icon]Further information on IdentiPlastIdentiPlast 2019 will take place at the QE2 Centre in London. It is organised by PlasticsEurope and supported by the British Plastics Federation (BPF). The programme and further information on the event can be found at
http://www.identiplast.eu.[/infotext]
