{"id":30812,"date":"2015-12-03T07:17:24","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T06:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=30812"},"modified":"2015-12-02T17:06:06","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T16:06:06","slug":"green-bag-conference-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/green-bag-conference-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Bag Conference 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GreenBag-Logo2\"For many reasons plastic carrier bags have become a symbol for unsustainable production, consumption, littering and pollution. As a consequence plastics bags have been targeted by NGOs, media, politicians and regulators. A number of states around the world fully or partially banned plastics bags. Several EU Member States implemented Bagislation restricting use, mandating pricing or use of specific materials and types only.\u00a0For the involved businesses plastic carrier and packaging bags represent enormous markets, e.g. exceeding 1 million tonnes and 2 bn \u20ac value alone in Europe. It is the biggest single market for bioplastics.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why bioplastics MAGAZINE is now organizing the first Green Bag Conference – Markets and Policy Solutions on the 8-9 March 2016, in Cologne (Germany).<\/p>\n

The conference will provide first-hand information from officials and key players about EU and Member State legislation, the technical framework, and the impact on businesses, markets and the environment. With pressure amounting on traditional plastic bags, market opportunities emerge for plastic bags which are biobased and recyclable, or biodegradable-compostable, or made from recyclates. Speakers will illustrate the underlying concepts and\u00a0their outstanding role in policies addressing (plastic) waste, circularity, resource efficiency, green innovation and sustainable growth. Experts will explain standards, certification and eco-labels, as well as waste, recycling and littering issues. The conference will present facts and concepts which enable attendees to learn about the options, limitations and opportunities. And because of the importance of the topic, sufficient time for individual talks and networking will be also be scheduled.<\/p>\n

Becoming better informed is key to becoming more sustainable. Therefore the proceedings of the Conference will be shared with the Governments of all 28 EU Member States, and with those from abroad upon request.<\/p>\n

Please see below for preliminary programme. Visit www.greenbagconference.com<\/a> for updated info.<\/p>\n

The Conference will be two half days. Starting on Tuesday March 8, 2016 at 12 a.m. and ending on Wednesday March 9 at 2 p.m. Registration starts now.<\/p>\n

The Early Bird conference fee of EUR 650.00 is valid until Jan 31, After that day the fee is EUR 799.00 (+ VAT where applicable). Sponsoring opportunities are available.<\/p>\n

Preliminary Programme \u2013 Green Bag Conference \u2013 Markets and Policy Solutions<\/h3>\n

There will be five thematic sessions:<\/p>\n

Day 1 – March 08, 2016 – starting 12 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n