Bio-Based and Degradable Plastics Seminar 2009
Bio-Based and Degradable Plastics
A BPF Seminar
Wednesday 13th May 2009
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Bio-based and degradable plastics are finding increasing attention as materials of choice for some industrial and consumer applications. This seminar will examine the principles and concepts of this new and emerging technology, looking at the entire life cycle of biopolymers in industrial and packaging applications Through presentations and case studies delegates will be able to appreciate the full life cycle of these materials, from production through to the waste stream. |
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CLICK HERE to download the registration form. BPF Members can CLICK HERE to download the presentations as a full 80 page delegate pack |
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Seminar Programme
10.00 Registration & Refreshments
10.20 Chairman’s Introduction - Peter Davis, BPF
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Introduction to the BPF Bio-based and Degradable Plastics Group
10.30 Overview of Future Developments for Bio-based and Degradable Plastics - John Williams, National Non food Crops Centre (NNFCC)
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The future for the practical production of and use of bio-based and degradable plastics
11.15 Bio Terminology and Plastics: Clearing up the Confusion - Henk Vooijs, Plastics Europe
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A definition of key terms materials properties and fitness for purpose
11.45 TEA / COFFEE
12.00 Green Claims Code: An Overview - Roisin Sharkey and Ruth Howards, DEFRA
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Relevance to the Bio-based and Degradable Plastics Market
12.15 The Role of Bio-based polymers - Tony Breton, Novamont
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The place of Bio-based polymers in the Plastics Family
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Standardisation of Bio-based polymers
12.45 Engineering applications for Bio based Plastics - Mark Hazel, DuPont
13.15 NETWORKING LUNCH
14.00 The Reality of Composting Biodegradable Plastics - Emily Nichols, Association For Organics Recycling
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Compliance with EN 13432
14.30 The Role of Oxo-biodegradable Plastics: Options for Environmental Plastics - Graham Chapman, Addiflex
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Practical applications for oxo-biodegradable plastics
15.00 TEA / COFFEE
15.15 Applications for Oxo-biodegradable Plastics - Dr Gary Ogden, Wells Plastics
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A case study in oxo-biodegradable plastics in packaging applications
15.45 Bio-based and Degradable Plastics in the Waste Stream - Tina Benfield, CIWM
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The reality of bio-based and degradable plastics in the waste stream
16.15 Round up & Close
Venue
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British Plastics Federation |
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Cost of Seminar
| F.T STUDENT/ACADEMIC — £120.00 + VAT BPF MEMBERS — £175.00 + VAT AFFILIATE MEMBERS — £200.00 + VAT NON BPF MEMBERS — £250.00 + VAT |
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CLICK HERE to download the registration form |
To register for the seminar please CLICK HERE to download the registration form, alternatively contact Stephen Hunt of the BPF Events Team on 0207 457 5000 or email [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
All payments must be completed by the commencement of the seminar. A VAT receipt will be issued on receipt of your payment and forwarded as well as joining instructions. Cancellation: If you are unable to attend after having confirmed your registration, please inform us in writing so that your registration may be transferred to any member of your company. Refunds: A charge of 20% will be made on written cancellations received before 6th May 2009 — No refund will be given after the this date. The British Plastics Federation is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no 282883. This literature is correct at the time of going to print, however the BPF reserves the right to alter the programme without prior notice
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