The Future of Bio-based and Degradable : Markets & Applications A BPF Seminar

Wednesday 2nd June 2010

BPF Offices Bio-based and degradable plastics are attracting in- creasing interest from the public, media and Nr Old Street downstream users and are increasingly being specified for industrial and consumer London applications. Due to their wide range of properties and perceived positive environmental impact, they are increasingly being used in Tel: packaging, agriculture, medicine, automotive, and +44 (0) 207 457 5000 many other areas. Fax: +44 (0) 207 457 5045 Presentations and case-studies from leading Email: experts will provide delegates with a true [email protected] Web: understanding of the current market situation and www.bpfevents.co.uk potential for growth whilst providing an appreciation of their true impact and potential use. The day will culminate with a consideration of the issues these materials can present when entering the waste stream.

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A British Plastics Federation Seminar The Future of Bio-based and Degradable Plastics: Markets & Applications A BPF Seminar

CHAIR: Philip Law

10.00 Registration & Refreshments

10.25 Chairman’s Introduction Philip Law BPF SESSION 1: Markets

10.30 Market Overview: Bio-based and Degradable Graham Plastics Whitchurch Solutions4Plastics ¨ An overview of the current market place

¨ European trends in product applications

¨ Market demand-current and future trends

10.55 Adequacy of Feedstock Supply John Williams NNFCC ¨ The future for the practical production of and use of

bio-based and degradable plastics

11.15 Bio-plastics: Assessing their environmental effects, Kathy Illingworth barriers & opportunities Valpak ¨ Overview of the Project / Interim findings

11.35 Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Oxo- Dr Andrew degradable Plastics Across their Life Cycle McLaughlin/Dr Jane Clarke ¨ Project Review Loughborough ¨ Headline findings University

11.55 Update to Defra’s Guidance on Green Claims Bob Ryder ¨ Making responsible environmental claims DEFRA

12.10 PANEL DISCUSSION

12.30 NETWORKING LUNCH

SESSION 2: Applications

13.15 Sustainable Packaging: Areas for Application Iain Ferguson ¨ What is sustainable packaging? Co-op ¨ Communicating with customers—the pitfalls of incorrect disposal

13.40 Developments in -based bio-materials for Dr Steve customised medical implants: Custom IMD Rowlands ¨ Overview of the Custom IMD project Smithers Rapra ¨ Development of bio-resorbable for use in medical implants.

¨ Development of a biomedical for

spinal nucleus implant applications.

The Future of Bio-based and Degradable Plastics: Markets & Applications A BPF Seminar

14.05 Agrimulch Films: The solution for oxo- Gary Ogden biodegradable additives Wells Plastics ¨ The chemistry of oxobiodegredation additives

and their use in agricultural mulch films

¨ Control of film breakdown ¨ Mineralisation of film

14.30 TEA / COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 3: Waste Management

14.45 The Performance of Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Andy Koutsandreas in EPI Europe ¨ How work ¨ Results of independent tests ¨ Behaviour of oxo-biodegradable plastics in the landfill environment

15.10 Compostable Bags for Organic Waste Collection: A Case Study Henk Vooijs Novamont ¨ Garden Waste Sacks: Opportunities and benefits for local councils ¨ Kitchen Caddy Liners: a tool for optimizing the collection of kitchen waste at home and in municipal and commercial collections

15.35 PANEL DISCUSSION

16.00 Round up & Close

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