Polytalk 2016 (16-17 March 2016 Brussels)
PlasticsEurope, the association of Plastics Producers in Europe, is hosting a two day conference in March, which brings together high-level representatives from the worlds of politics, industry, science and academia to address how industry in general, and the plastics industry in particular, can provide solutions to marine litter.
When
Wednesday, 16 March, 11h00 to 17h45 (followed by a reception and a networking dinner starting at 19h30)
Thursday, 17 March, 09h00 to 14h30
Where
The Egg Congress & Meeting Centre, Rue Bara 175 - 1000 Brussels
Why
Marine litter is a global problem that needs a global solution. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for a constructive dialogue between policy-makers, high-level industry representatives and other key players to address a range of issues:
- What we know about Marine Litter
- The role of the European plastics industry and the importance of partnerships
- A European strategy for marine litter
- Regional challenges, opportunities and solutions
- European actions to tackle marine litter, such as Operation Clean Sweep and Zero Plastics to Landfill
- Innovative solutions to marine litter
- Best Prevention Practices: Behaviour, Waste Management and Product Innovation
- The circular economy and marine litter
More information and registration please visit www.polytalk.eu
