Inspiring Plastics Professionals
Wed, 13 Feb
|Replas
New Markets for Recycled Plastics
The recent shut-down of export markets for post-consumer and other recovered plastics has greatly exacerbated the problem of plastic waste. Much better utilisation of recycled materials is urgently required.
Time & Location
13 Feb 2019, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Replas, 27 Titan Dr, Carrum Downs VIC 3201, Australia
About the event
The recent shut-down of export markets for post-consumer and other recovered plastics has greatly exacerbated the problem of plastic waste. Much better utilisation of recycled materials is urgently required. This seminar will explore three different approaches from leading plastics recyclers, Replas and Envorinex, and innovative product designers, qDesign. It will also include an update on the use of recovered plastics in road making and a tour through the Replas Environmental Centre.
The seminar program is as follows:
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Registration
6:00 – 6:05 pm
Welcome
Kevin Thomson Event coordinator, SPE: A-NZ Section
6:05 – 6:30 pm
Turning Plastic Waste into Durable Products
Mark Yates/Mark Jacobsen, Replas Recycled Plastic Products
6.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Tour of Replas Environmental Centre
Mark Yates/Mark Jacobsen, Replas Recycled Plastic Products
7.00 pm to 7.25 pm
Breaking the Barriers to Plastics Recycling
Mike Grima, qDesign
7.25 pm to 7.40 pm
Plastics Recycling in Road Making
Jess Coldrey, ARRB Research Intern
7.40 pm to 8.05 pm
Recycling Plastics into Injection Moulded and Extruded Products
Mike Turner/Jenny Brown, Envorinex – Innovative Sustainable Solutions
8.05 pm to 8.10 pm
Closing Remarks
Kevin Thomson, Event Coordinator, SPE: A-NZ Section
8.10 pm to 9.00 pm
Networking session with finger food and drinks
This event is sponsored by Replas
For further information contact Kevin Thomson on 0438 155 815 or kevinthomson@optusnet.com.au
Tickets
SPE member
Only for SPE memebers
$60.00Sale endedAIP or WMRRA
$70.00Sale ended
Total
$0.00