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January
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22 - 24 |
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13th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2014 |
Salzburg, Austria |
| Event Website: ICM |
Event Type: Conference & Trade Fair |
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"The IERC has become THE international platform for discussion of the latest developments and challenges relating to worldwide WEEE. At this congress there will be representatives from the industry, authorities and academia. We expect over 500 industry leaders from all over the world."
The preliminary program includes sessions on:
• Panel discussion: “Stop robbery of raw materials”
• How do countries and electronics manufacturing companies close the recycling loop?
• Worldwide take back schemes, quotes and challenges of systems and OEMs
• E&E recycling standards, compliance and controls
• Reports about strategic metals recycling (PGM, rare earth elements) and metal trading
• How to recycle scraps containing hazardous elements
• Design for recycling
• Best available recycling technologies
• Business opportunities in emerging markets
A large exhibition area is integrated into the conference facilities, where vendors can meet their clients. Cocktail receptions and a networking dinner create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, friends and competitors.
27 - 28 |
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European Packaging Summit 2014 |
Berlin, Germany |
Including speakers from: Bayer Healthcare, Dell, EUROPEN, Unilever etc.
GBO 995 (industry delegate)
February
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25 |
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Smarter Sustainability Reporting: Improve Quality and Boost Engagement |
Inmarsat, London, United Kingdom |
Including speakers from: Intel Corp., Carlsberg UK, Lloyds Banking Group etc.
GBP 395 + VAT if booked by 24-Jan-14, GBP475 + VAT after that
March
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19 |
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Breaking the Fee-ver: Maintaining EPR for Packaging in the Face of Rising Costs |
Webinar, USA |
Webinar: Victor Bell, Environmental Packaging International, and Scott Cassell, Product Stewardship institute.
USD 99 (non-members) if booked before 5 March, USD 120 after that.
April
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1 |
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EPR 2014 (packaging focus) |
Budapest, Hungary |
| Event Website: Recomplex |
Event Type: Conference |
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"How is extended producer responsibility progressing? New packaging recovery & recycling targets in the EU"
Including speakers from DG Environment, EUROPEN, EXPRA, Oko-Pannon, National Waste Management Agency etc.
HUF 15,000 (~EUR 48) + VAT
May
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20 - 21 |
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Middle East Waste & Recycling |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Event Website: DMG events |
Event Type: Conference & Trade Fair |
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"The Middle East Waste & Recycling conference will address the unique challenges the Middle East faces for the reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery of energy from waste. Conference sessions will give delegates the opportunity to hear from leading industry experts presenting their perspectives and case studies on strategy, implementation and best practice as well as hear about government policies and the latest developments affecting the industry."
21 - 23 |
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Int. Conference on WEEE & Used Battery Management and EPR Principle |
Beijing, China |
| Event Website: CHEARI |
Event Type: Conference |
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Topics:
1.New trends and interpretation of WEEE policies in China
2.Industrial communication among different nations and regions
3.Non-CO2 greenhouse gas emission reduction management practices for refrigerators and air conditioners
4.Advanced technologies of recycling and comprehensive utilization of WEEE and key components
5.Eco-design of electrical and electronic products and their components, materials
21 - 23 |
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Towards a European Circular Economy |
Rome, Italy |
| Event Website: ACR+ |
Event Type: Conference |
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ACR+ - the Association of cities and regions in Europe - is organizing a conference about how the Zero waste strategy can be a key element towards a European circular economy. The event is followed by ACR+ General Assembly
22 |
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2nd Annual Sustainability Communications Forum |
London, United Kingdom |
Including speakers from: McDonald’s, PZ Cussons, Canon, Ecover etc.
"The 2nd Annual Sustainability Communications Forum is a must-attend event for forward-thinking sustainability and communications professionals looking for inspiration and practical guidance to enhance their brands and deliver more effective and meaningful internal and external communications strategies. Attend this one-day event to:
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Understand how leading global brands are delivering locally relevant consumer and stakeholder communications to support a global framework
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Gain practical guidance on how to activate sustainability meaningfully within your brand
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Learn how to reframe sustainability and create desire
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Gain insight into how your peers are breaking down barriers through social media
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Explore the challenges and opportunities of making sustainability mainstream
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Hear how leading brands are using disruptive innovation to inspire consumers"
GBP £395 plus VAT if booked before 11.04.14, GBP 475 plus VAT after that (plus 2 for 1 offer)
June
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2 - 4 |
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WasteMET Asia 2014 |
Singapore, Singapore |
| Event Website: WMRAS |
Event Type: Trade Fair |
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The region's premium exhibition to launch, showcase and introduce the latest innovative equipment and technologies in waste management recycling and resource recovery solutions.
WasteMET Asia is jointly organised by the Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS), National Environment Agency (NEA) and International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and supported by Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA).
This event will provide insights into the opportunities and trends for the waste management and recycling market in the region, and will be complemented by a discourse into more technical issues in the afternoon. A networking lunch and an evening cocktail reception are included in the full-day programme, which will provide participants with the opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with key stakeholders in the expanding waste management market.
When: 2-4 June 2014
Where: Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Register
here.
3 - 5 |
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Green Week Conference 2014 |
Brussels, Belgium |
'Biggest annual conference on European environment policy', this year under the theme "Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency & Waste'.
The 2013 edition attracted some 2.100 participants from government, business and industry, non-governmental organisations, academia and the media. Applications for a stand in the accompanying exhibition are open now (17-Feb-14).
Free of charge
5 - 6 |
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EUROBAT AGM & Forum 2014 |
Brussels, Belgium |
| Event Website: EUROBAT |
Event Type: Conference |
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Including speakers from EUROBAT, ACEA, SAFT, DG Energy, Eurometaux etc.
Non-members EUR 650 if booked by 23 April – EUR 850 after that.
12 |
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Plastics in Packaging: Consumer Focus |
London, United Kingdom |
| Event Website: BPF |
Event Type: Conference |
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Including speakers from: Packaging News, Unilever, Perchards, Marine Conservation Society etc.
Non-BPF members £249 plus VAT
15 - 18 |
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19th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging |
Melbourne, Australia |
Papers on all aspects of Packaging, distribution and logistics.
16 - 18 |
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End of Life Plastics 2014 |
Dűsseldorf, Germany |
| Event Website: AMI |
Event Type: Conference |
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" The End of Life Plastics 2014 conference will provide a forum for leading corporate responsibility managers and brand owners, the plastics industry, recyclers, R&D professionals and the technology supply chain and debate the optimum environmental solutions for managing end of life polymer materials and the market reality and economics of each option."
"Producer responsibility is a big issue and means that major brand owners and manufacturers are seeking solutions for waste recovery from packaging to automotive applications, as the targets for recovery are increasing each year. The EU market regulations on End of Waste (EOW)) state that: "The waste ceases to be waste when a useful and safe product is placed on the market". What is the market demand and limits on applications for recycled polymers? Is cradle-to-cradle a viable option? What about compounding and colour options for re-used materials? And what about old plastics that contain additives that are no longer permitted?"
Including speakers from: Plastics Recyclers Europe, Stena Recycling, CYNAR Plc, Coca-Cola Hellenic, DSD etc.
EUR 1,059.10 if booked before 9 May, EUR 1,178.10 after that.
August
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27 - 29 |
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E-Waste World 2014 |
Shanghai, China |
"EWW 2014 will offer you a unique opportunity to know the Chinese government incentives and policies, E-Waste Management globally especially in Asia, real-life case study from OEMs, unique perspectives from key players for recycling methodologies and dispositions."
Regular fee: CNY 9,000 - 12,580 (~ EUR 1,000-1,500)
September
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3 |
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Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit – Asia |
Marina Mandarin, Singapore |
"A unique opportunity to join our panel of experts from industry and professional advisers, as they share special perspectives and understanding of Global regulatory challenges facing the industry.'
Fees: USD 645 to 885
23 - 24 |
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Circular Materials Conference 2014 |
Stockholm, Sweden |
Business drives in a circular economy
The conference will highlight the increased significance, development and potential of alternative material supplies.
Speakers include: Cecilia Nord, Director Responsible Sourcing AB Electrolux; Pascal Leroy, Secretary General, WEEE Forum; Martin Seeger, CEO El-Kretsen AB; Umberto Raiteri, President and CEO of the European Recycling Platform (ERP); Bo Björkman, Professor LTU Luleå University of Technology and others.
When: 23 - 24 September, 2014
Where: Grand Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
How much: SEK 2950 (EUR 326), Afternoon programme + dinner SEK 1950 (EUR 215), field trip to SSAB Steel Plant SEK 800 (EUR 88), field trip to SvenskFreonÅtervinning/FreonRecycling Hässelby Waste Plant SEK 600 (EUR 66)
Registration click
here.
24 - 26 |
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19th International Congress for Battery Recycling ICBR 2014 |
Hamburg, Germany |
| Event Website: ICM |
Event Type: Conference |
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"The congress is a perfect platform to exchange the latest information, to meet your business partners and to get easy access to new potential clients."
EUR 1,390 if booked before 31-Jul-14; EUR 1,490 after that.
25 |
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Recoup Plastics Recycling Conference 2014 |
Peterborough, United Kingdom |
| Event Website: Recoup |
Event Type: Conference |
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Including speakers from: DE Environment, PETCO, BPF, Viridor etc.
Free of charge to all stakeholders
October
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22 - 23 |
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E-Scrap 2014 |
Orlando, Florida, USA |
The largest electronics recycling conference in North America. Over 1,300 attendees and over 125 exhibiting companies expected.
Attendee registration will open spring 2014. Early bird registration rate is $545.
28 - 29 |
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Scottish Resources Conference 2014 |
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event Website: CIWM |
Event Type: Conference |
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The Scottish Resources Conference and Exhibition is the dedicated event for Scotland’s resources industry.
The two-day conference will keep you up-to-date with critical issues influencing the Scottish resources industry, and will provide you with the perfect opportunity to network with more than 200 peers from all sectors.
In addition, more than 20 suppliers, consultants and manufacturers will be exhibiting alongside the conference allowing you to find out what's new to the industry all under one roof.
Including speakers from: Zero Waste Scotland, Alupro, ACE, SEPA, FRM Recycling.
When: 28 – 29 October 2014
Where: Glasgow Hilton Hotel, Scotland, UK
How much: £283.50 (EUR 356) plus VAT if booked by 31-Aug-14, £315 (EUR 395.7) plus VAT after that.
For further information please contact:
Mark Norton
Tel: +44 (0)1604 620426
Email:
mark.norton@ciwm.co.uk
November
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11 - 14 |
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Electronics Recycling Asia, November 11 – 14, 2014, Singapore |
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore |
| Event Website: ICM |
Event Type: Conference |
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"How will electronics recyclers adjust to a recycling marketplace where manufacturers have become the critical drivers of recycling innovation, and regulations are evolving faster than regulations and even technology? Electronics Recycling Asia, the premier electronics recycling conference in Asia-Pacific, ... aims to answer those questions."
USD 1,490 if booked before 30-Sep-14; USD 1,590 after that.
12 - 13 |
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EEE and the Environment 2014 |
London, United Kingdom |
| Event Website: ERA |
Event Type: Seminar |
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"The conference covers all the latest news regarding substance issues (the RoHS2 Directive and REACH), ecodesign, end-of-life (the new WEEE2 Directive), responsible sourcing (conflict minerals) and sustainability."
Including speakers from DG Trade, BIS, WRAP, Perchards, Rolls Royce, ERA Technology etc.
GBP 656 plus VAT if booked by 01-Aug-14
17 - 20 |
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Going Green - CARE INNOVATION 2014 |
Vienna, Austria |
One of the world’s largest and most prominent congress' on electronics and the environment,
This biennial conference, which travels between Europe, North America and Japan, will attract more than 400 experts from all over the world. This Symposium is the only platform for presenting the up-to-date progress on sustainable development and the development of eco-efficient electr(on)ic & automotive products.
- The conference will provide a platform to discuss the latest progress on:
- Resource Efficiency
- Beyond Legal Compliance & Global Harmonization
- Sustainable Products and Services & Leading Edge Technologies
- Corporate Social Responsibility & Management
- Energy-efficiency & Climate Change
All companies in the electr(on)ics, automotive, solar and PV, chemical and recycling industry, power suppliers, electricity generators and distributors, contract manufacturers, material and component suppliers, service and logistic companies, collective systems, academia, consulting and public authorities (local, regional, international) are invited to attend and contribute!
When: 17-20 November 2014
Where: Apothecaries' Wing of Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria
How much: Details unknown
21 |
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Towards a Circular Economy: should Extended Producer Responsibility reinvent itself? |
Paris, France |
| Event Website: ACR |
Event Type: Conference |
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"A number of high-level multi-stakeholder representatives will be discussing the following questions: Circular Economy: What role for EPR in future European guidelines? Should the EPR rediscover itself as circular? Is there a EPR model advantageous to each stakeholder?
Including speakers from: European Commission, OECD, ACR+, FEDREC, WEEE Forum etc.
Free of charge, but places are limited
June
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23 - 23 |
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Dynamic Potential of a Circular Economy |
London, United Kingdom |
| Event Website: FEAD |
Event Type: Conference |
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A one day conference (held every two years) to debate important issues affecting our the waste industry with policy makers and partner organisations.
The conference, held in co-operation with the UK trade association for the waste and resource management sector, the Environmental Services Association (ESA), will cover topics such as policy set-up, research, innovation and investment into a circular economy, as well as practical examples from leading manufacturers and waste management companies. These and many other questions will be raised and discussed at what promises to be a most interesting day assessing the dynamic potential of a circular economy.
Including speakers from DG Environment, Forum for the Future, FEAD, EEB, Veolia etc.
When: 23 June 2015
Where: Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK
How much: GBP 150 (EUR 209) plus VAT - Only 44 places remaining
See full programme
here.
Register
here.