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SUMMARY:Pioneer Presents: The Role of Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:Pioneer Group is delighted to partner the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) with Innovate UK Business Connect to deliver this exciting event\, championing sustainable packaging. \nPackaging sits at the heart of the transition to a circular economy\, influencing material flows\, carbon emissions\, consumer behaviour and waste outcomes across the entire value chain. This one-day event brings together policymakers\, brand owners\, material innovators\, waste management experts and academics to explore how sustainable packaging can accelerate the UK’s Circular Economy Growth Plan. \nThrough keynote insights\, expert presentations and panel discussions\, the event will examine the evolving UK policy and regulatory landscape\, including Extended Producer Responsibility\, renewable feedstocks and national materials innovation strategies. \nAttendees will gain practical perspectives on end-of-life management\, consumer expectations\, brand commitments and the role of bio-based\, compostable and natural materials in delivering functional\, environmentally responsible packaging solutions. \nAgenda: \n09:30 | Registration & Refreshments \n10:00 -10:30 | Welcome & Opening Remarks \n\nWelcome & Opening | Jen Vanderhoven\, CEO\, BBIA\nKeynote | Why Packaging is at the Centre of the Circular Economy Growth Plan | TBC\nThe UK Sustainable Packaging Landscape | Sally Beken\, Innovate Business Connect\n\n10:40 – 12:10 UK Landscape for Sustainable Packaging \n\nDealing with packaging Waste at End-of-Life – A Waste Management Company’s View | Tom Mockridge\, Director of Regulatory Affairs\, Recorra\nExtended Producer Responsibility and Sustainable Packaging: The Pack UK Approach | Dr Yogesh Kumar\, Technical Lead – Recyclability Assessment Methodology\nThe Role of Renewable Feedstocks in the Packaging Pact | Thomas Baker\, Specialist (Plastics)\, WRAP\nShaping Sustainable Packaging through the National Materials Innovation Plan | Suzanne Halden\, ScotChem\nConsumer insights and brand commitments | TBC\n\nPanel Q&A with all speakers \n12:40 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch  \n13:30 – 14:45 | The Role of Bio-based & Compostable and Natural Materials in Sustainable Packaging \n\nTransforming Packaging with Wood-Based Materials: Scaling Renewable Alternatives to Plastics | Sean Fortune\, Commercial Director\, Woodly\nCompostable Packaging in Practice: Designing for Foodservice\, Collection and End-of-Life | Eilidh O’Connor\, Head of Environmental\, Vegware\nPlastic Free Natural Polymers: Replacing Single-Use Plastics with High-Performance Natural Polymers | Hannah Pearse\, Business Development Manager\, Xampla\nFrom Fibre to Function: The Role of Natural Materials in Circular Packaging Systems | Josie Morris\, CEO\, Woolcool\nA bio-based and Biodegradable replacement for expanded polystyrene | Dr Robert McElroy\, University of Lincoln\nInnovations in barrier coatings for sustainable packaging | Maria Inam\, Market Strategy Manager\, CPI\n\n15:00 – 15:15 | Networking Break \n15:15 – 16:00 Sustainable Packaging: Navigating Certifications and Claims \n\nAvoiding Greenwash: Making Credible\, Evidence-Based Sustainability Claims in Packaging | Professor Joanna Gavins\, University of Sheffield\nCertification\, Traceability and Trust: Demonstrating Bio-Based Benefits Across the Value Chain | Martin Heels\, Technical Divisional Manager – Chemistry – SATRA\n\n16:00 – 16:15 | Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/the-role-of-sustainable-packaging-in-a-circular-economy/
LOCATION:Wilton Centre\, Wilton Centre\, Redcar\, TS10 4RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Pioneer Presents,Wilton Centre
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