The IdentiPlast conference on 7 and 8 March in London focused on the major topics of plastics, sustainability and society. The 14th event of this kind organised by Plastics Europe broke all previous records.
340 participants listened to more than 50 presentations by renowned experts. The IdentiPlast once again the largest conference on the subject of recycling and Recycling of used plastics in Europe, is pleased Plastics Europe. The industry association of plastics manufacturers organised IdentiPlast together with the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
Plastics industry shares responsibility
At the opening of the conference, the presidents of the organising associations, Bruce Margetts for the BPF and Javier Constante for PlasticsEurope, emphasised the industry's shared responsibility in tackling the current environmental challenges around Plastic waste. However, they also emphasised the great benefits of plastic and that people need to be made even more aware of the value of the material at the end of the use phase.
The first day of the event was characterised by practical Solution approaches from the field of sustainability in individual countries. Speakers reported on projects from Europe, Ghana, Colombia, Japan and North America. In addition to a video message from Therese Coffey, Member of the House of Commons and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Environment, there was also a speech from the European Commission.
„We are delighted to have been able to help bring together some of the best minds in recycling and waste management to highlight ways in which we can accelerate our progress towards a truly circular economy.“
BPF Managing Director Philip Law is satisfied with IdentiPlast 2019
Plastics as a driving force for growth and innovation
For the EU executive emphasised Daniel Calleja Crespo emphasised the important role of plastics as a key driver of growth and innovation in the European Union. This material should not be demonised, he said. The transition to Circular economy opens up great opportunities for the economy and society.
Technical aspects when dealing with Plastic waste were the focus of the second day of the conference. The points discussed ranged from more efficient waste collection and improved Sorting techniques to the optimisation of the various Recycling process.
