2018 Living with Plastic Packaging Conference

Agenda

• 06 November 2018

  • Registration

    8:30 AM - 8:50 AM

  • Welcome & Introduction

    8:50 AM - 9:00 AM

  • Packaging in the environment

    9:00 AM - 9:40 AM

    The role of packaging – do we actually need it? An overview of global packaging volumes and values by region and packaging format e.g. glass, plastic, metal, cartonboard etc Historic trends and inter-format substitution – why has the market Read More...

    • The role of packaging – do we actually need it?
    • An overview of global packaging volumes and values by region and packaging format e.g. glass, plastic, metal, cartonboard etc
    • Historic trends and inter-format substitution – why has the market developed as it has?
    • Main market drivers for the future – supply chain, legislative and consumer pressures

  • A circular plastics economy

    9:40 AM - 10:20 AM

    Who will burden the costs of a circular plastics economy? Despite the negative perception of plastics; their efficiency, versatility and performance mean finding viable alternatives will be difficult. The intention for change is widely sup Read More...

    • Who will burden the costs of a circular plastics economy?
    • Despite the negative perception of plastics; their efficiency, versatility and performance mean finding viable alternatives will be difficult.
    • The intention for change is widely supported. However, the solutions are not simple and many questions remain unanswered when considering the wider implications.

  • Session 1 - Q&A

    10:20 AM - 10:40 AM

  • Morning coffee break

    10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

  • The rise and rise of polyester – the most cost effective and versatile polymer.

    11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

    Why is polyester so cost effective? There are no better materials – how do we live with polyester? Bio-based polymers great in theory but far away from economic reality, how economics have prevented the introduction of bio-based polymers.

    • Why is polyester so cost effective?
    • There are no better materials – how do we live with polyester?
    • Bio-based polymers great in theory but far away from economic reality, how economics have prevented the introduction of bio-based polymers.

  • Cost implication of environmental technologies

    11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

    Critical assessment of the commercial issues when delivering innovative (e.g. environmentally friendly) solutions. Cost implications of delivering recyclable alternatives to common specifications in our industry. Techniques and tools to mit Read More...

    • Critical assessment of the commercial issues when delivering innovative (e.g. environmentally friendly) solutions.
    • Cost implications of delivering recyclable alternatives to common specifications in our industry.
    • Techniques and tools to mitigate cost increases to ensure commercial hurdles don’t slow or stop innovation.

  • Session 2 - Q&A

    12:20 PM - 12:40 PM

  • Networking lunch

    12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

  • Compostable plastics in single use applications

    1:40 PM - 2:20 PM

    Introduction to Certified compostable plastics Examples of thermoformed and injection mouled packaging articles being compostable Benefits and advantages of compostable plastics for packaging

    • Introduction to Certified compostable plastics
    • Examples of thermoformed and injection mouled packaging articles being compostable
    • Benefits and advantages of compostable plastics for packaging

  • The role of recycling in plastics – where polymers are showing the way

    2:20 PM - 3:00 PM

    Does recycling provide the solution for end of life plastics? Plastic packaging offers many benefits but is the backlash due to rising pollution damaging the future for plastics? PET recycling, an example for all?

    • Does recycling provide the solution for end of life plastics?
    • Plastic packaging offers many benefits but is the backlash due to rising pollution damaging the future for plastics?
    • PET recycling, an example for all?

  • Session 3. Q&A

    3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

  • Afternoon coffee break

    3:20 PM - 3:40 PM

  • Flexible packaging is claimed to be a viable solution, but to what problem?

    3:40 PM - 4:20 PM

    Flexible packaging helps reduce waste volumes significantly but also adds to the recycling problem - Case study stand-up pouches How can plastics producers improve the flexible packaging supply chain? Will there be a long term viable flexible packaging solution that meets everyone’s environmental objectives?

    • Flexible packaging helps reduce waste volumes significantly but also adds to the recycling problem - Case study stand-up pouches
    • How can plastics producers improve the flexible packaging supply chain?
    • Will there be a long term viable flexible packaging solution that meets everyone’s environmental objectives?

  • Review of the day

    4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Drinks reception

    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM