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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.
Speakers
Jef Van Dun - Van Dun Consulting CommV
More than 30 years of experience in the plastic industry!
Prof. Dr. Rudy Koopmans – Against All Odds BV
More than 35 years of experience in the plastics industry and academia.
Prof. dr. ir. Jaap Den Doelder - TU Enidhoven, NL
More than 25 years of experience in the plastics industry and academia.
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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