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January
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17 - 19 |
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17th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2018 |
Salzburg, Austria |
| Event Website: ICM |
Event Type: Conference |
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The IERC 2018 is the recycling industry's most important event, bringing together over 500 international producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, refurbishers, standards bodies, NGOs, regulators and many more.
The congress will focus on:
- Challenges of the Circular Economy
- Worldwide take-back schemes, quotas and challenges faced by OEMs
- The role of recycling in the achievement of the sustainable development goals
- How do countries and electronics manufacturing companies close the recycling loop?
- Recycling of critical raw materials
- Recycling of renewable energy equipment
- Innovation in recycling technologies
- Country reports
- Supply chain transparency
- Safety standards for transportation
- Business opportunities and models in emerging markets
- Reuse & refurbishment – How about data security?
- Which standards, compliance regulations and controls support or fail the industry?
- Recycling of hazardous components such as batteries, lamps, LCDs, mercury, etc.
When: 17-19 January, 2018
Where: Salzburg, Austria
How much: EUR 1,690 (networking dinner EUR 100)
Register
here.
March
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7 - 8 |
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Circular Materials Conference 2018 |
Gothenburg, Sweden |
Come and share experiences at the two-day event that will offer a forum for debate, exchange, face-to-face meetings and networking.
- Preserving material value for a circular economy
- Development and application of a circular economy analysis framework
- Creating the right drivers for a well functioning battery lifecycle – new busienss models for traditional EV players
- The challenge of transformation in a material world
Register
here
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MRF & Markets Conference 2018 |
Solihull, United Kingdom |
“With commodity markets facing increased pressure in light of China's restrictions on waste imports, join us at the MRF & Markets Conference as we discuss material markets, packaging trends and future regulation”
Standard rate: £215 + VAT
Local authority/charity rate: £130 + VAT
27 - 28 |
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3rd Congress of Eurasian WEEE Solutions EWEEES |
Moscow, Russia |
"The main topics to be covered are: Implementation of the Eco Fee, WEEE situation in the EAEU, legislation and standards, Best Available Technologies for recycling, PCB recycling, collecting, win valuables and build up the markets for recycled material."
April
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25 |
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Packaging Innovation for a Circular Economy: Fast-forward 25 years |
Brussels, Belgium |
| Event Website: EUROPEN |
Event Type: Conference |
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With keynotes by Frans Timmermans, first Vice-President of the European Commission, and Mark Demesmaeker, MEP, Rapporteur for the European Parliament on the Plastics Strategy.
On the occasion of EUROPEN’s 25th anniversary, a panel discussion with leading industry representatives from the packaging supply chain in Europe is to take place, including:
- Borealis - Martin Arjen van Koten, Executive Vice-President for Operations
- Crown Europe - Didier Sourisseau, President
- Danone Waters Europe - Christian Stammkoetter, Executive Vice-President
- Nestlé Waters - Maurizio Patarnello, CEO
- Tetra Pak - Charles Heaulme, Cluster Vice-President Europe and Central Asia
Registration
May
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27 - 30 |
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World Recycling Convention & Exhibition 2018 |
Barcelona, Spain |
| Event Website: BIR |
Event Type: Conference & Trade Fair |
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In 2018, BIR will celebrate its 70th anniversary. This coincides with a growing recognition of the importance and success of the recycling industry at a global level.
Why attend?
- Make new contacts in a truly international environment;
- Keep up-to-date on international legislation affecting trade;
- Get the latest analytical commodity information and market forecasts on non-ferrous and ferrous metals, paper, textiles, stainless steel and special alloys, plastics, tyres / rubber and e-scrap;
- Hear about the most pressing local and global issues during keynote sessions and lively debates;
- Attract, engage and grow business connections at the international exhibition of key recycling machinery, equipment and services;
- Take advantage of exciting networking opportunities
When: 27 - 30 May 2018
Where: Sofia Hotel - Barcelona, Spain
See the price and register
here
June
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5 - 7 |
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24th Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum |
Brussels, Belgium |
"Connect with 100+ attendees at Europe's leading packaging and waste event"
"Reducing Packaging Waste and Waste Prevention: Upgrading design and functionality to increase the reusability and recyclability of products
Policy Impacts, Implementation and Enforcement: Find out how policies are affecting organizations like yours at a national and regional level
Maximising Business Opportunities in the Circular Economy: Demonstrating the economic advantages of circular economy solutions and accelerating capital towards circular economy products
The Sustainability of Materials: Different materials, different benefits – join the debate on the most efficient ways to improve the sustainability credentials of packaging
EPR Toolkit Seminar: A day dedicated to Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, rules and guidelines. Hear the latest EPR initiatives.
The Entire Value Chain In One Room: Hear from material providers, retailers, waste management consultancies, food manufacturers and packaging companies."
Costs:
- 2 Day Conference only: GBP 1,299 excl. VAT
- EPR Toolkit Seminar: + GPB 799 excl. VAT
Early bird discount (before 9-Mar): GPB 200
Public Sector/Government Discount: 50%
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WEEE Conference |
London, United Kingdom |
Discussion the latest developments of the UK WEEE regime (collection targets, etc.)
Whether you are an AATF, producer, compliance scheme, local authority or collector, your views will be represented and this is your chance to share ideas and discover the best path forward.
Standard rate: £215 + VAT
Local authority/charity rate: £130 + VAT
September
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26 - 28 |
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23rd International Congress For Battery Recycling ICBR 2018 |
Berlin, Germany |
| Event Website: ICBR |
Event Type: Conference |
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The 23rd edition of ICBR will bring together many experts and decision makers of the battery recycling value chain such as battery manufacturers, battery recyclers, OEMs from the electronic and e-mobility industry, collection schemes operators, service and transport companies, policy makers and many more.
When: 26-28 September 2018
Where: Hotel Palace Berlin, Germany
Register and see price
here
November
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26 - 29 |
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Going Green – CARE INNOVATION 2018 |
Vienna, Austria |
| Event Website: CARE |
Event Type: Conference |
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‘Going Green – CARE INNOVATION 2018 is the only platform for presenting the up-to-date progress on circular economy and the development of resource-efficient electr(on)ic products and services.’
‘The 4-days event will address the following key questions:
- How can we shift towards a circular economy?
- What are the future trends in technologies, markets and sustainability?
- Which changes are necessary in order to become a sustainable enterprise?
- What is the status of implementation and what are the practical experiences with global legislation on electr(on)ics waste, hazardous substances and ecodesign around the globe?’
Preliminary program here
Conference Fee: Until
30-Sep-18: EUR 890 (student EUR 550); after
10-Nov-18: EUR 1090 (student EUR 690)
‘CARE Electronics (= Comprehensive Approach for the Recycling and Eco-efficiency of Electronics) is a strategic initiative to understand the international and national implications of sustainability for the electr(on)ics industry in the future. CARE Electronics is an independent, industrial R&D network with members from large and small companies and research organisations.’