BPF Plastics ReUse Seminar 2020 - final

Reusable packaging is a growing market in the UK that has enormous potential to change the way people purchase – and enjoy – a huge range of products.

This event will explore the latest reuse systems, pioneering packaging ideas and whether there are opportunities for plastics companies wanting to expand into this burgeoning market.

Join us to gain a better understanding of disruptive reuse systems, how they are resonating with both the public and big brands, and how enterprising companies can benefit.  

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Prices

• BPF Members £49 + VAT
• Affiliate Members £69 + VAT
• Non BPF Members £99 + VAT  

Seminar Programme

13:30 Chairpersons Introduction 
           Phil Chadwick, Packaging News

13:30 The Current Situation With Reuse: Where Are We Now and What Does the
           Future Hold?
          Rachel Gray, wrap

13:45 Many Happy Returns - How Refillable and Returnable Packaging Systems Could Solve the Plastics Problem 
          Sarah Greenwood, Sheffield University

• How you can combine LCA analysis to include environmental risk and what impact this will have on reuse within the UK.

14:00 Feedback From the Real World - Encouraging the Adoption of Reusable Cups
           Trewin Restorick, Hubbub

• How the trials went.
• What went well.
• Where there was room for improvement and lessons learnt. 

14:15 Examples of Pioneering Packaging and Opportunities for the Plastics Industry
           in the Loop System
           Stephen Clarke, Loop Europe

• How the scheme is going.
• Opportunities for the plastics industry. 

14:30 Tea and Coffee Break

14.45   Reuse Models for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods 
            Dr Zaneta Muranko, Imperial College

• Identifying the models of reuse currently adopted by the FMCG industry, and their associated impacts.

15:00  Coca Cola's Current Thinking on Reuse
           Gordon McSkimming, Coca Cola

• Coca Cola's thoughts on the future of reuse.

15:15  Plastics Reuse Within an Organisation
           Andy Whyle, Ricoh

• How plastics reuse works within Ricoh.
• Why Ricoh undertake reuse schemes.
• Ricoh's plans for the future.
• Reuse of pallets within Ricoh.

15:30 Close

Prices

• BPF Members £49 + VAT
• Affiliate Members £69 + VAT
• Non BPF Members £99 + VAT