This meeting, which already has a long history and prestige in the sector, will present trends in biodegradable plastics and/or those from renewable sources, innovations in biotechnology and the most sustainable options for waste valorization; the latest developments in standardization, certification and life cycle analysis (LCA) as well as success stories from some leading companies.
In a context of new regulations affecting these materials and growing consumer concern about purchasing environmentally friendly products, this event will foster debate on the challenges and opportunities of bioplastics and sustainable biocomposites. To this end, some twenty speakers, divided into seven sessions over the two days, will address key issues.
More than 20 presentations
The meeting will begin with a first block on Bioplastics and Bioeconomy in which the European Commission, European Bioplastics, ASOBIOCOM and AIMPLAS will explain the current panorama with market data and trends and review national and European policies.
In the second session, the Catalan Waste Agency will address the role of bioplastics in waste management and DTU the optimization of bio products with life cycle analysis, while OWS and TÜV Austria Iberia will discuss certification and ecolabeling as an opportunity for companies to communicate the quality of their biodegradable products.
After the coffee break, a workshop will be held on the PERCAL project, which presents a solution to the organic remains of household waste by turning them into a source of new chemical products of great interest to industry.
In the next session, raw material manufacturers such as Fkur, Neste, and Kuraray will present their latest developments. The sessions on the 4th will conclude with a panel showcasing success stories in sectors such as packaging and automotive, presented by Ecoplas, Total Corbion, and Covestro.
Biotechnology for More Sustainable Plastics:
The sessions on March 5 will begin with a panel of experts from Carbiolice, CSIC, and AIMPLAS who will discuss biotechnology, and more specifically the role of enzymes in biodegradation processes. Next, the focus will shift to biorefineries, with Biotrend, Novamont, and Biópolis addressing the sustainable production of biopolymers using microorganisms. After the lunch break, a workshop will be held on the DAFIA project, which is conducting research to valorize municipal solid waste and organic waste from the fishing industry to obtain new products and high-value-added additives such as flame retardants, barrier packaging, and edible coatings that extend the shelf life of fish, as well as chemical substances to produce new plastics from renewable resources.
The seminar will conclude with a panel discussion on success stories presented by TIPA-CORP, Plásticos Romero, and Leistritz.
As in previous editions, the seminar will feature an exhibition area where speakers and sponsors will showcase their innovations, and the coffee and lunch breaks will provide an ideal setting for networking.
This edition is supported by the sponsoring companies: Leistritz, Total Corbion, BIO-FED, NESTE, and Kompuestos.
