Location: BITEC
Admission fee: USD 100 - USD 300

Following the success of the inaugural Smarter Sustainability Reporting Conference, the 2nd annual event will address the growing complexity facing companies as they seek to improve the quality of their sustainability reports.

It will address the myriad of frameworks and guidelines available, involve direct input from stakeholders, explore the thought processes behind global award-winning reports and finally help shape the future of sustainability reporting. It is a must-attend event for anyone producing and/or making decisions based on sustainability reports.

When: 5 February 2013
Where: 76 Portland Place, London, UK
How much: Standard rate - Before 7 December 2012 GBP 474; after 7 December GBP 570. Public sector - Before 7 December 2012 GBP 258, after 7 December GBP 354.

Register here.

Reverse Logistics Association Conference and Expo 2013 will assemble several third party service providers whom will be exhibiting solutions and services to the professional visitors together with industry-specific demonstrations. The exhibition will also include a one day conference that will address vital industry topics.

When: 11-14 February, 2013
Where: Rio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, USA
How much: Conf & Expo: USD 2,499; Workshops Only: USD 999; Conf & Expo + Workshops: USD 3,498

When:  12.02.13 and 26.02.13 9am (CEST)

Join SWANA’s Recycling & Special Waste Division as they explore “The Road to Zero Waste". Featuring a variety of zero waste experts and case studies, this two-day event will provide the latest information on zero waste initiatives and practical advice on how your community can utilize these concepts in your municipal solid waste management plan.

The Summit will feature a gathering of government authorities, municipal and provincial officials, waste management & disposal operators, solutions providers, and top industry experts and senior executives from both multinational corporations and locally-based enterprises with a role in managing the waste generated by their industries.

Fees from US$ 899 to US$ 1599

The Energy from Waste conference 2012 brings together key participants leading the work in waste derived energy.

• Gain an understanding of the developments in UK policy
• Develop an insight into the implications of EU policy
• Discuss with finance leaders the issues that drive successful funding for EfW,  both larger projects and smaller
• Explore the increasingly important issue of localism and the planning reforms,  so that your project can work with these rather than against them
• Assess the many emerging markets for SRF as a feed stock for a range of low carbon energy markets
• Gain an insight into key emerging sectors of hydrogen production and aviation fuel production
• Catch up with latest developments in heat delivery and gasification

Featuring speakers from FCC, Covanta, Green Investment Bank, Air Products, British Airways, Solena, plus three government departments, the Department of Energy and Climate Change, DEFRA and DCLG.

When: 27-28 February, 2013
Where: Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, London, UK
How much: From GBP 882 (for local authorities) to GBP 1,344 (eary bird rate). GBP 1,575 (standard rate). Exhibitior fees from GBP 3,150.

Register here or email events@markallengroup.co.uk for a programme.

Over two days, learn from leading practitioners about the successful application of current innovations, and discuss and debate their application to your business.

With over 20 prestigious senior executives speaking from across the industry and over 150 delegates you’re sure to take away numerous gems of wisdom and serious lessons to apply to your packaging activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with and learn from thought and practice leaders on the key topics of:

• Innovating in a challenging economy
• Global opportunities in a dynamic and diverse market
• Harnessing the power of one-to-one engagement
• Sustainability in design and production
• Sustainable, safe & eco-friendly production
• PET packaging versus glass packaging
• Sustainability – an holistic strategy
• New methods in labelling for global launches
• Digital print innovations – on-pack printing, personalisation and limited editions
• Creating powerful customised branding
• Digital printing on pack versus labelling
• Effective track and trace methods for brand and consumer protection
• Innovating for the future

When: 27 – 28 February 2013
Where: The NEC, Birmingham, UK
How much: GBP 477 (EUR 586) plus VAT if booked by 11-Jan-13, full price GBP 795 (EUR 977) plus VAT.

Comprehensive, insightful and constantly driving forward on the issues, the Energy from Waste conference delivers expert analysis, top-level information and robust discussion, providing an essential forum in which to progress business and remain at the forefront of developments in technology, application and efficiency.

With around 200 senior-level attendees from the UK and at least 15 other countries at last year’s event, and top speakers from all aspects of the sector represented at this year's event, Energy from Waste 2013 promises to be better than ever, offering unique business networking and development opportunities in a highly focused and productive environment.

When: 27-28 February 2013
Where: Central Hall, Westminster, London, UK
How much: Standard delegate rate GBP 1,575 (EUR 1,936) incl. VAT; Supporting organisation rate GBP 1,374 (GBP 1,698) incl. VAT; Exhibition stand packaging GBP 3,150 (EUR 3,873) Incl. VAT.

 Free of charge for ACR+EPR Club Members, WEEE Forum Members and EU Institutions representatives. All other participants will be asked to pay a 50€ registration fee.

Speakers from Defra, Environment Agency,  SITA UK

£195

The one day conference will predominantly cover the following topics:

• Quality, reprocessing and end-use
• Green procurement and supply chain solutions
• Packaging for the circular economy

When: 6 March 2013
Where: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, Wales
How much: GBP 144 (EUR 177) plus VAT is booked before 18-Jan-13; GBP 160 (EUR 197) plus VAT afterwards. Discounts are available for CIWM members and local authorities.

 The conference will Include speakers from:

• KSZGYSZ,
• Pro Europe,
• Fost Plus,
• EKO-KOM (Czech Republic),
• ÖKO-Pannon Nonprofit Kft

When: 13 March 2013
Where: Hotel BENCZÚR, Budapest, Hungary
How much: 25,000 HUF (EUR 85) excl. VAT

For further information including programme details, please visit the website.

Including speakers from:  WWF, UN, Henkel, Innovia Technology, Pepsico Recycling etc.

With a spotlight on the European market, a highly focussed programme will examine developments in the PET bottle and film industries across the continent, as well as exploring how changes to the global PET industry will impact on feedstock availability and market drivers. The ICIS PET Value Chain Conference provides the tools and knowledge needed to get to grips with the market and make better business decisions throughout 2013.

This conference will:

• Examine market drivers
• Reveal new production projects in Europe and across the globe
• Explore future applications and new technologies
• Provide a forecast for the European PET industry for 2013 and beyond

When: 14-15 March 2013
Where: Venue unknown, Amsterdam, Netherlands
How much: Standard Delegate Rate EUR 1,614 incl. VAT

The Plastics Recycling Conference - designed specifically for plastic recycling professionals - is your opportunity to network with clients, prospective partners, colleagues, vendors and industry leaders. Leading experts in the plastics recovery and utilization will present extensive and detailed industry assessments, including analyses of trends in the U.S. and Canada, plastics collection issues, recycling market factors and legislative and policy considerations.

When: 19-20 March, 2013
Where: Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana
How much: Not yet available

The RRC consists of two days of presentations by the leading recycling experts in North America. Recycling officials from Coca-Cola, Sims Municipal Recycling, Curbside Value Partnership, and city leaders as diverse as Los Angeles and San Antonio illustrate a small sample of the high-quality speakers the RRC attracts each year.

In addition, benefits available to registered attendees include two evening networking receptions, daily continental breakfast before the general session and full access to the exhibit hall where lunch is served. Pre-conference activities include a tour of a local recycling business as well as continuing education classes administered by Penn State University.

When: 19-21 March, 2013
Where: Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum is the only conference bringing together all the major stakeholders across the value chain to:

• Identify packaging solutions for capturing more value from materials.
• Capitalise on packaging innovations that impact on recyclability.
• Share best practices for packaging waste prevention.
• Develop new strategies to improve waste management across Europe.

Speakers include:

• Virginia Janssens, EUROPEN – industry perspective on the incominig review of PPWD
• Sabine Strnad, Coca-Cola Hellenic – the key ingredients to meet the extended producer responsibility and make compliance schemes successful
• Erika Mink, Tetra Pak – a packaging manufacturer view of the future of EPR schemes
• Jean-Pierre Hannequart, ACR+ – the challenges ahead of the new EPR Club
• Dustin Benton, Green Alliance – working towards a resource efficient economy in the UK
• Freke van Nimwegen, Royal Ahold – a retailer’s perspective on reducing packaging waste
• Philippe Diercxsens, DANONE – the future of green claims on product packaging in France
• Andrew Streeter, Pack-Track – pack innovation and its impact on recyclability
• Antonino Furfari, EuPR – the implications of the new Europe-wide accreditation for plastic recyclers
• Tony Taylor, Unilever – integrating packaging prevention into packaging development and design

When: 20-21 March 2013
Where: Le Plaza Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
How much: Register before 15 February 2013 - EUR 1,495 (Excl. VAT); after 15 February 2013 - EUR 1,595 (Excl. VAT).

Register here. For more information, visit the website or email Jamie Marquis.

Reverse Logistics Association Conference and Expo 2013 will assemble several third party service providers (especially South America & Central America along with many other international delegates) whom will be exhibiting solutions and services to the professional visitors together with industry-specific demonstrations. The exhibition will also include a one day conference that will address vital industry topics.

When: 16-18 April, 2013
Where: Hotel Novotel São Paulo Jaragua Convention , Sao Paulo, Brazil
How much: Conf & Expo: USD 2,499; Workshops Only: USD 999; Conf & Expo + Workshops: USD 3,498

The conference is organised by FEAD in cooperation with the Belgian waste management association, FEBEM-FEGE and aimed at industry professionals in waste management throughout the European Union. The event consists of two sessions: ‘The Right Framework Conditions for Ensuring Resource Efficiency in an Open Market’ and ‘The Revised Waste Framework Directive – Are we on the right path to meet the 2020 milestones?’

Conference speakers include Karl Falkenberg, the Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General Environment, and Julio Garcia Burgués, who is Head of Unit Waste Management at DG Environment. The day before the formal conference sessions (24 April), participants will have the opportunity to attend a site visit at the Shanks industrial sorting installation for construction and demolition waste and refused fractions from other sorting plants.

When: 25 April 2013
Where: International Convention Center (ICC), Van Rysselberghedreef 2 - Citadelpark, Ghent, Belgium
How much: EUR 175 plus VAT (register before 19 April)

A one day conference, supported by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, which gives delegates the opportunity to learn about the government's thinking behind its recast proposals and discuss some of the wider issues with those involved. The event offers excellent networking opportunities. The discussion includes speakers from the Environment Agency, the WEEE team at BIS and compliance organisations Repic, Valpak, Electrolink and ERP.

When: 1 May 2013
Where: 76 Portland Place, London, UK
How Much: Standard rate GBP 195 (EUR 231) excl. VAT; Local Authority Rate / Community Sector GBP 99 (EUR 117) excl. VAT.

For more information, visit the website.

IE expo 2013 will be a state-of-the-art fair in the environmental protection industry with distinctive themes and extraordinary exhibiting effect. It is attended by decision makers and serves as excellent platform for displaying new products, introducing new technologies, seeking for environmental technology solutions and keeping abreast of the latest news in the industry.

When: 14-15 May, 2013
Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China
How much: The net participation fees per sqm of floor space are: Raw space (min. 12 sqm): 2,200 RMB (USD 347) per sqm.
Upper-storey stand space costs 50% of the price of the respective ground-floor space.

 CA$1,000 if booked by 8-Mar-13

 The scope of EHSM 2013 includes the following topics:

• Industrial Ecology / Life Cycle Analysis
• Pollution Prevention /  Waste Utilization
• Sustainable Consumption and Production
• Fate and Transport of Pollutants in the Environment
• Eco-toxicity/ Environmental and Human Risk Assessment
• Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater
• Water and Wastewater Science and Engineering
• Air Quality Model and Technology
• Environmental Policy, Law and Economics
• Emerging Issues e.g. Electronic Waste, Micro-Pollutants, Natural Disaster

Attend this one day forum to:

• Learn how you can align your CSR performance with your communications strategy
• Discover best practices for sustainable development branding
• Explore new approaches to engage customers and stakeholders
• Identify the best platforms to create sustainable campaigns through social media
• Find out how to enhance your brand reputation to your target audience

Including speakers from Unilever, IBM, Forum for the Future, Marks & Spencer etc.

When: 21 May 2013
Where: INMARSAT Conference Centre, London, UK
How much: GBP 395 (EUR 452) plus VAT if booked before 12 April, GBP 475 (EUR 544) plus VAT onwards.

Visit www.sb-communications.net for further details.

£190 plus 20% VAT

The world leaders in the supply of raw materials and sustainable recycling industry will meet in Warsaw to attend the event promoted by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR). The conference will provide i.a. a comprehensive update and insight into the latest movements of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, steel and plastics, along with a plenary session on the Ferrous Division.

An international trade fair and congress on Waste Management, Recycling and environmental technology. WasteTech is composed of two separate specialized expositions (brands): ScrapExpo - ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap recycling; REnergo - renewable energy and will take place in parallel with the annual exhibition and conference CityPipe 'Piping Systems for Municipal Infrastructure: Construction, Diagnostics, Repair and Operation'.

Topics include:

• Waste management
• Renewable energy - REnergo – waste-to-energy and bioenergy (biomass, biogas).
• Waste water treatment and sludge management. Public toilets
• Air-pollution control - LuftTech
• Soil remediation
• Industrial cleaning
• “Green” construction
• Improvement of territories. Street cleaning, operating and snow removal. Planting of trees and gardens.
• Monitoring, control and analysis - EcoLab
• Labour safety

The event is supported by Ministry of Natural Resources of Russian Federation, The Ministry of Regional Development of Russian Federation, Federal Agency for Ecological, Technological & Nuclear Inspection, Federal Agency for Construction & Municipal Infrastructure.

When: 28-31 May, 2013
Where: IEC "Crocus Expo", Moscow, Russia
How much: Mandatory registration fee of EUR 400 (before 1-Jan-13 - earlybird); Indoor raw space EUR 215; Indoor space plus shell & stand EUR 265. Discounts available. Detailed fees available in this information document.

EUR 380 for all seesion during 3 days (fees for individual sessions available)

Discuss the development and potential of alternative materials supply, and the increased significance of alternative material supply. The main themes will be:

• Prerequisites for successful and profitable recycling of material throughout the whole value chain. Incitaments, obstacles, business drivers and more.
• Up-date on world leading solutions in the materials recycling value chain.
• Politics, legislation and business in recycling and material supply.
• Research report from leading recycling institutions.
• Side-themes cover CSR in recycling, recycling solutions in developing countries.

When: 10-12 June 2013
Where: Skelleftea, Sweden
How much: Before April - SEK 2,590 (EUR 309) excl. VAT; After April - SEK 3,590 (EUR 429) excl. VAT

Register here.

Further information: konzultacio@recomplex.hu

EUR 1,290 for non VDI members (registration)

Bringing together more than 2,000 environmental industry professionals for three days of a detailed technical programme, the 2013 Annual Conference theme is “Towards Sustainability,” featuring a technical program boasting over 500 speakers, hundreds of exhibitors displaying the newest products and services, social tours and networking events, and professional development courses taught by leading instructors.

The draft title for the 2013 Critical Review topic is “Motor Vehicle Refrigerants, the Ozone Hole, and Climate: A Science and Policy Success.” Papers that are related to the conference theme or Critical Review topic are encouraged, but AWMA welcomes original work on all environmental issues. AWMA is still seeking abstracts for the conference.

[To view a complete list of proposed principal and topic areas, or to download the full Call for Abstracts, visit this link. To be considered for inclusion in the technical program, abstracts must be submitted by November 5, 2012]

76 Portland Place, London, UK

The Resource Recycling Conference focuses on the latest issues, trends and analysis for collection program managers, MRF operators and downstream processors, equipment manufacturers, representatives of state, regional and national recycling organizations, and buyers, sellers and processors of a wide range of recyclable material, including paper, aluminum, plastic, glass, steel, C&D material, organic waste and much more.

Leading experts will present extensive and detailed industry assessments, including the status of municipal recycling in North America, projections of future domestic and foreign recycling market demand, the way recycling will change as we begin efforts toward global cooling, and overviews of the key trends affecting materials recovery. Included will be presentations on the latest materials recovery technologies being employed worldwide.

Conference highlights:

• Thorough assessments of municipal recycling systems in North America
• Reports on the latest research
• Comprehensive overviews of compelling legislative and policy options
• Attendance by all the key players
• Numerous networking opportunities
• A tradeshow featuring the latest innovations and services

When: 27-28 August, 2013
Where: Marriott Louisville Downtown Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky

With over 70% of speakers new to the programme, this is your chance to hear industry experts debate the impact of change on your market position and network with existing and potential partners.

Including speakers from: European Commission, Viridor, WRAP, CIWM, Nestlé and many more.

When: 10 – 12 September 2013
Where: NEC Birmingham, UK
How much: Free of charge (?)

View brochure here.
Registere here.

• Thorough assessments of electronics product stewardship
• Reports on current research
• Comprehensive overviews of legislative and policy issues
• Attendance by all the key players
• Numerous opportunities to network
• Trade Show featuring the latest innovations and service offerings from e-scrap equipment and processing system firms, reclamation services and markets for e-scrap materials.

When: 11-12 September, 2013
Where: Location unknown, Orlando, Florida, USA

 

take advantage of training and education sessions that advanced your professional development. Participate in networking events and activities that expanded contacts within the industry and talk one-on-one with exhibitors about new products and services that offer solutions in day-to-day work.

When: 17-19 September, 2013
Where: Location unknown, Long Beach, California, USA

For more information, contact exhibits@swana.org or Rich Ryan, Exhibits Manager, directly on 330-686-0353 or rgrsvc@gmail.com.

 Amongst the wide range of questions linked to EPR, the conference will focus on the following themes:

• Should EPR scheme be applied to other waste flows than household waste?
• Is EPR a waste prevention tool?
• Is EPR a waste tool aimed at avoiding litter (including marine litter)?
• Is EPR European harmonization sufficient/necessary?
• Should EPR be a full cost recovery system and how to calculate eco-contributions?
• Are EPR schemes in conformity with the competition law?

The conference, organised by ACR & EPR Club and Brussels Environment, will discuss current performance, economic challenges and problems with the use of EPR, take on relevant questions and giving the participants a broad perspective on the current trends in EPR.

Including speakers from: OECD, RREUSE, Belland Vision, EEB, FEVE etc.

When: 19 September 2013
Where: Palais des Académies, Rue Ducale 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
How much: EUR 80 for ACR+EPR Club members; EUR 100 for NGOs etc., EUR 200 for others

View programme here.
Registere here.

The conference will examine such topics as governance of programs, measuring program performance, and how programs evolve to create more effective systems. Conference delegates will hear the views of opinion leaders benefit from insights from consumer products company CEO’s, listened to Association Executives, Senior industry experts, Deputy Ministers and Ministers of the Environment. Spirited discussions have dealt with serious issues that face consumer product companies in Canada, such as the cost of programs, how costs can be controlled, fee structures, auditing, reporting and IT solutions.

When: 20-21 September, 2013
Where: Location unknown, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The theme for this years conference is ‘valuing Scotland’s resources: priorities for today and for a sustainable future'. The conference will keep you up to date with critical issues influencing the Scottish resources industry, and will provide you with the perfect opportunity to network with more than 200 peers from all sectors.

In addition, more than 20 suppliers, consultants and manufacturers will be exhibiting alongside the conference allowing you to find out what's new to the industry all under one roof.

Including speakers from: European Commission, Scottish Government, Zero Waste Scotland.

When: 2 – 3 October 2013
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
How much: GBP 268.20 (EUR 312) plus VAT if booked by 30-Aug-13; GBP 298 (EUR 347) plus VAT after that

View the programme here.

For more information contact Mark Norton:
Tel: +44 (0)1604 620426
Email: mark.norton@ciwm.co.uk

The world leaders in the supply of raw materials and sustainable recycling industry will meet in Warsaw to attend the event promoted by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR). The conference will provide i.a. a comprehensive update and insight into the latest movements of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, steel and plastics, along with a plenary session on the Ferrous Division.

 

Regular participant rate: USD 1,590

• Cimelia Resource Recovery,
• Semakau Landfill,
• ECO Special Waste Management
• TES-AMM

Organised by ACRplus together together with the Catalan Waste Agency. On 15 November, ACRplus will hold its General Assembly 2013, highlighting the main achievements of the past year and paving the way for future acitivities.

When: 14 & 15 November 2013
Where: Barcelona, Spain
How much: Free of charge

The colloquium will see the pairing of 15 international speakers from developed economies in Europe and America with 15 local industry leaders, representing developing countries in Africa like Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa, sharing their views on waste and resource management and the recycling economy, global trends, EPR, legislative tools, technical innovation, education and advocacy, job creation in the green economy and more. You cannot miss this opportunity for joint learning.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Instruments for an enabling environment, aimed at enhancing co-operation with other countries, developing a well-coordinated global framework;
• Key instruments and actions to boost recovery of packaging waste, looking beyond the targets, unpacking barriers and investigating opportunities to boost recovery;
• Making recycling a bankable sector, analysing what it takes to make recycling and collection work;
• The use and recycling of plastics in the agricultural sector;
• Sustainability and advocacy across borders and the opportunities for global stakeholders; and
• Technological innovation and advances, pushing the boundaries and encouraging closed loop systems and other future trends.

Including speakers from: European Commission, PlasticsEurope, Verdoorn-AVCASA, Recoup etc.

When: 21 November 2013
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
How much: ZAR 1,450 (EUR 105) plus Vat if booked by 31-Aug-13; ZAR 1,750 (EUR 127) after that.

View the programme here.
Register here.

By invitation. The number of participants is limited.
Contact: rs@mpagmbh.de