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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMESILVER SPONSORBRONZE SPONSOR5/6 November 2015MARITIM proArte Hotel BerlinTo book your accommodation at the prefer-ential rate for conference delegates, go to:http://bit.ly/1eSLmpkYour contact: European Bioplastics, Götz Ahrens, Marienstraße 19/20, 10117, Berlin, phone +49 30 28482 358, mail conference@european-bioplastics.orgLUNCH SPONSORGALA DINNER SPONSORGOLD SPONSORThursday, 5 November 2015Registration opensWelcome Address by the Chairman of the Board of European Bioplastics, François de Bie08:0009:00KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCEDTHE EUROPEAN POLICY LANDSCAPE & UPDATE ON THE REVISED CIRCULAR ECONOMY PACKAGEGLOBAL BIOPLASTICS MARKET DEVELOPMENTInvited: a senior representative of the European Commission• Basic outline of the CEP and the key touch points with the bioplastics sector• The major relevant policy measures that will emanate from the CEP• What are the basic premises and key deliverables for the bioplastics industry to warrant beneficial policy action?The European Commission‘s view on the role of bioplastics in the revised Circular Economy Package (CEP)The much anticipated revised CEP sets out a clear vision for a circular, more sustainable, greener, as well as more thriving and successful economy, an economy that heeds intergenerational justice and creates growth and jobs. This session is focussed on the ramifications the revised CEP will have for the bioplastics industry and the opportunities it offers. Invited: a senior representative of the European Parliament• Disjoint measures alone can be counterproductive - what we need is a paradigm shift• Specific measures to strengthen the bioindustries• What has been achieved since publication of the report and what are the implications for the bioplastics industry?The European Parliament‘s (EP) Circular Economy Resolution This talk explores the EP‘s demands for binding waste-reduction and recyc-ling targets, mandatory separate collection and organic recycling of biowaste by 2020, and its calls to limit incineration to non-recyclable and non-biodegradable waste, to gradually ban landfilling, and to apply resource-use indicators in support of a 30% improvement of resource efficiency by 2030. Invited: a senior representative of Club Bio-Plastique• What does France‘s Energy Transition and Green Growth strategy mean for the bioplastics industry?• The ins and outs of the final package - is this a case of ‚one step forward, two steps back‘?• What are the key take-aways for policy makers and other stakeholders with regards to similar future legislation?Green growth legislation in France - stepping up the transition towards the biobased economy In July 2015, France has made it mandatory for lightweight fruit and vegetable bags as well as commercial mailshot plastic packaging to be biobased and compostable (in home composting) as of January 2017. Policies and legisla-tion supporting the growth of bioplastics markets are instrumental in making greener, more sustainable bioeconomies work. Joachim Quoden, Managing Director | Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA)• Current waste legislation and its implementation in the Members States with a focus on (bio-)plastic packaging• Effects of the planned new CEP on existing legislation• Best practices and solutions - the future of extensive producer responsibilityThe upcoming Circular Economy Package and its effects on producer respon-sibility for (bioplastic) packaging The EC‘s Circular Economy Package is widely considered an opportunity to realise a greener, more sustainable, and more future-proof economy that is less reliant on finite resources. Within this framework waste recovery and recycling play a crucial role. This session aims to explore which collection and recycling networks and systems we need to put in place. Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director | European Bioplastics• Facts & figures: A brief overview over the current state of play in the global bioplastics market• Major fields of contention: sustainable feedstock use, solid certification and labelling, enhanced industry co-operation • Bioplastics advocacy as a key facet of setting the pace for organic industry growthThe latest market development figures & insights into bioplastics advocacy in Europe This snapshot presentation gives a succinct bioplastics market update, addresses key issues that the emerging bioplastics industry needs to address and how, and suggests a number of measures coming from within the indus-try that will be instrumental in promoting the realisation of bioplastics‘ great economic and societal potential.Toshinori Kimura, Professor Emeritus | University of Hakkaido• The context: Japan‘s position on the GHG emissions relevance of biomass- based plastics• How did Japan garner UNFCCC approval and what exactly does it entail?• Translating the UNFCCC‘s acceptance into strong incentives for biomass- based plasticsThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change‘s (UNFCCC) first ever recognition of biomass-based plastics‘ role in the reduction of GHG emissions Japan is the first country to have achieved authorization by the UNFCCC to substract Green House Gas emissions caused by the incineration of biomass-based plastics from its total inventory of emissions. This marks an important milestone in providing incentives on an unprecedented scale for any country to accelerate the adoption of biobased plastics.Marius Gjerset, Head of Technology | Zero Emission Resource Organisation (ZERO)• What actually is the status quo? An assessment of the current (dis)incen- tive landscape• Driving the bioeconomy agenda – critical steps towards greater traction• Specific policy instruments that will help create a more balanced marketRealising the ‚level playing field‘ - incentives for biobased product invest-ments and research Creating a thriving biobased economy requires a rethinking of the current regulatory landscape. To incentivise investments, biobased industries need to be able to compete in a level playing field. ZERO takes a deep look at what the right policy instruments could be if we are to transition our economies away from subsidised petro-based resources to more sustainable alternatives. Coffee break10:5009:1009:3009:5010:1010:3011:2011:3511:55PANEL DISCUSSION360° MARKET UPDATE – LATEST ADVANCES IN MATERIALS, PRODUCTS & PROCESSESPanelists to be announcedIdentifying and overcoming the main obstacles to large-scale realisation of the economic, employment, and sustainability potential of bioplasticsThis interactive session will boast a panel of experts who are devising and implementing a number of policy and other measures designed to ease the introduction of biobased materials to markets of scale. The panel will explore what it takes to make the step from aspiring industry to bioeconomy leadership. Babette Pettersen, Chief Commercial Officer | BioAmber• The business case for bio-PBS and the concept phase• Implementing value chain integration – what have been the major obstacles and pitfalls?• Final outcomes and commercial expectationsGlobal value chain integration for bio-PBS – successful scale-up of bio succi-nic acid and bio-PBS from BioAmber and PTTMCC Right in time for the conference, the BioAmber / PTTMCC partnership is coming to fruition. This presentation will dissect the steps that have been taken from launching BioAmber‘s bio-succinic acid production facility in Sarnia (Canada) to the much anticipated output of bio-PBS on a commercial scale in Thailand.Kresten Egeblad, Business Development Manager | Haldor Topsøe• Introduction to the new technology & key advantages over conventional petrochemical production• Comparison to other non-conventional feedstock based technologies• The potential benefits for bio-PET based industries & the road to marketEnabling low cost bio-PET – novel catalytic technology for the production of ethylene glycol from biobased feedstocks An innovative proprietary catalytic technology enables the production of bio-based glycols for the polyester industry from different types of feedstocks, including first and second generation sugars, through a two-step process which produces ethylene glycol with high yield and selectivity.Jens Hamprecht, Global Market Development, GM Biopolymers | BASF• ‚White pollution‘ - the long-term impact of thin recyclable PE mulch films• Shifting the problem: thicker films put a much heavier strain on resources• The sustainable alternative: biodegradable films offer environmental and economic benefitsBiodegradable vs. conventional mulch film – a practical LCA case-study The adverse environmental effects of conventional mulch films are well-documented. While legislation is being discussed that would mitigate the problem with collecting very thin films for recycling by requiring conventional recyclable PE mulch films to be much thicker, thin but biodegradable mulch films may be the more sustainable and economically worthwhile alternative. Hugo Vuurens, Business Director Bioplastics | Corbion• The background: pioneering PLA• Overcoming the heat resistance and barrier challenge• From lab to market – optimising the commercialisation of PLA applicationsPLA high heat food packaging innovations – La Coppa Coffee capsules case-study Single-serve coffee capsules attract criticism due to their environmental impact. Using biodegradable PLA in their production has come into focus as a suitable remedy. This case-study gives a detailed insight into how major hurdles – especially with high temperature resistance and barrier properties – have been overcome in the development of La Coppa coffee capsules.Linda Zellner, Project Manager Bioplastics Innovation | Perstorp• 40 years of Capa™ – improving the sustainability profile of bioplastics• Introducing the next generation of copolymers• Tailoring products to an increasingly sophisticated individual customer needsBioplastics tailor-made – combining sustainability with customised features Based on Capa™ and Lactides, Perstorp is working on copolymers with tailor-made properties adjusting the crystallinity, viscosity, biodegradability, as well as the biobased content to customer needs. This talk explores the benefits of customising bioplastics products to specific needs without jeopardising any of the sustainability features that put bioplastics ahead of conventional ones.Andrew Gill, Technical Director | Floreon• What puts PLA ahead of conventional alternatives• Addressing the industry‘s key concerns• Showcasing the environmental, functional, and economic benefitsDriving the PLA evolution The success of PLA and PLA-based compounds will depend on further advancing performance and addressing the concerns of the market. This talk will explore the latest PLA developments and performance improvements and address issues of competition with food crops, GM biomass, and end-of-life options, and give valuable insights into brands‘ experiences with PLA. bioplastics MAGAZINE presents the 10th annual Global Bioplastics Award Michael Thielen, Founder & CEO | polymedia Publishing awarded byLunch12:55 sponsored byCoffee break15:3014:1012:1514:3014:5015:1016:0016:3016:50Panel discussionChairperson‘s closing remarks & end of conference day 1THE BRAND OWNER & RETAILER PERSPECTIVEAndy Sweetman, Marketing Manager Packaging & Sustainability | Innovia Films• Balancing cost vs. growing customer popularity – the expanding biolaminates market• Showcasing practical case-studies• The end result: sustainability as key element of commercial viabilityBiolaminates for packaging – from concept to commercial realityThere is a growing customer trend towards waste reduction and questioning where our materials came from, resulting in a demand for more sustainable – albeit more expensive – packaging solutions. Innovia has a strong record of barrier packaging innovation, and we will recount some of last year‘s ex-periences with our biolaminate projects realised with a number of converter partners.Aperitif and 10th Anniversary Lottery17:30Friday, 6 November 2015Registration opensWelcome Address by the Chairman of the Board of European Bioplastics, François de Bie08:3009:00OK Compost Anniversary Gala Dinner19:30 sponsored byKEYNOTE PRESENTATION sponsored by17:1017:2509:10Kevin Vyse, Primary Foods Packaging Technologist & Packaging Innovation Lead | Marks & Spencer • Designing with sustainability at the core of a brief• Two birds with one stone – can more sustainable packaging help to reduce food waste?• Pioneering a holistic approach: working closely with all stakeholders along the entire supply chainAdvancing biobased plastics – Marks & Spencer‘s challenge In its Plan A 2020 commitments, M&S has set itself an ambitious agenda to become the world’s most sustainable retailer. But what role do bioplas-tics play in achieving this goal? And what does it take to fully leverage the potential of bioplastics in future for the benefit of the business, its suppliers, and the consumer?Steve Davies, Director Public Affairs & Communications | NatureWorks• An overview over the Green Sports Alliance, its reach, and its sustainability agenda• The partnership with NatureWorks – delivering both green products and support structures for promoting a green mindset• A résumé of the manifold economic and environmental benefits for sup- pliers, Alliance members, and society at largeThe Green Sports Alliance - a bioplastics partnership connecting producers, brands, and consumers The Green Sports Alliance leverages the social influence of sports to promo-te healthy and sustainable living. NatureWorks has supported the Alliance from its early days, and together they are moving renewably sourced perfor-mance materials that also offer more sustainable end-of-life options to the mainstream of society. Here is the full story of this exciting partnership.Petra Michiels, Contract Manager | Vinçotte• Why it chose to offer certification for marine biodegradable products• The main criticisms of marine biodegradable products and put these in perspective• The ins & outs of the OK Biodegradable MARINE certification, including all relevant ASTM and ISO standards and specific measures for communica- tion that will help avoid misunderstandingsOK Biodegradable Marine Certification In March 2015 Vinçotte launched their newest certification scheme: OK Biodegradable MARINE. This certification offers the possiblity to verify and confirm claims of marine biodegradability according to international ISO and ASTM standards. Marine biodegradability is an extremely sensitive issue that many certification bodies will avoid. In this presentation Vinçotte will explain:Coffee breakPANEL DISCUSSIONPanelists:• Henri Colens, Public Affairs Manager Renewable Chemicals | Braskem Europe• Philippe Diercxsens, Head of Environment | Danone Waters Further panelists will be announced shortlyQuestion time - the brand owner, retailed, and consumer perspective on bioplastics and how to unleash its potential In this session we hear what major brands and retailers are expecting from the bioplastics industry. What opportunities are there, and what are the major obstacles to a wider introduction of bioplastics? Where it has been attempted, what were the major pitfalls? Are there success stories and what are the key take-aways for us as an industry?END-OF-LIFE FOR BIOPLASTICS11:0009:3009:5010:1011:30Per Stoltz, Sustainability Developer, Global Retail Services | IKEA Group • The origins of IKEA‘s exemplary approach and just what it takes to define and commit to such ambitious goals• Details of the strategy, its actual commitments and what is being done to ensure that they are achieved• The crucial role of bioplastics at the heart of the IKEA product sustainability strategyThe IKEA Group‘s Sustainability Strategy for 2020 The ‚People & Planet Positive‘ roadmap is a prime example of a compre-hensive and radical transformation towards a more sustainable business. It combines ambitious goals with a multi-layered approach that involves IKEA‘s products, stakeholders along the value chain including supplliers and NGOs, the customers buying IKEA‘s products, and even the people working at IKEA. This session will explore:Panel discussionLunchBIOBASED FEEDSTOCKS FOR BIOPLASTICSItai Pelled, Director R&D | TIPA Corp.• The product is there – but what about end-of-life scenarios? • Current issues with bioplastics recycling and the feasible alternatives • What waste management infrastructure is needed to support large-scale bioplastics packaging composting?The 360° end-of-life perspective on food packaging waste – what improve-ments can bioplastics really offer?Bioplastics are becoming ever more advanced. Their success will depend on ‚intrinsic‘ factors such as mechanical and barrier properties, but there is more to this: With flexible food packaging waste contributing massively to overall packaging waste, we will look at the wider EoL perspective for bio-plastics and promising solutions such as home and industrial composting.Michael Carus, Managing Director | nova-Institute• The challenge: analysing the biomass demand for biobased chemicals and materials• Establishing the right parameters and creating 5 future scenarios based on differing supply volumes and sector allocations• Key results and learnings, and implications for the biobased plastics industryGlobal biomass supply and demand now and in 2050Nova-Institute introduces the most extensive study to date on the current and future availability of sustainable biomass for food, feeds, biobased ma-terials, bioenergy, and biofuels. The presentation will provide an overview of the global biomass supply and demand in 2011 and 2050, broken down into biomass sources, its main components, as well as the main use sectors.Hans-Josef Endres, Director & Hannah Behnsen, Scientific Officer | Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites & Hannover Univ. of Appl. Sciences• Scenario design: produced amount vs. production capacity & ‚worst case‘ vs. ‚realistic cases‘• Biomass yield data (global vs. regional vs. general production increase) and the amount of bio-based content• Origin of feedstock and the scope for technological efficiency improvementsLand use for bioplastics – how do we calculate it accurately? A sensitivity analysis Contrary to public opinion, the production of bioplastics does not depend heavily on acreage or plants used for food supply. Even replacing all petro-based plastics with bioplastics means lesser shifts in raw material or land use demand than substituting petrochemical with bio-based energy sources. But what is the exact amount of land used to produce bioplastics now and in future?Chairperson‘s closing remarksPANEL DISCUSSIONMahir Gorur, Bio-Industrial Segment Lead EMEA | Cargill Starches & Sweeteners• What feedstock choices are there, what is the current European market and regulatory situation?• With bioplastics only accounting for a fraction of current biomass use, will there be increased competition as our industry expands?• Optimising cooperation across industries will help to accelerate investment in and use of 2nd and 3rd generation feedstocksThe supplier perspective on bioplastics & biobased feedstocks The rise of biobased plastics has created concerns about the future availability of sufficient volumes of biomass and a possible competition along the food/chemicals divide. This inside perspective adumbrates the current biomass industry framework, analyses the validity of concerns around feedstock availa-bility, and suggests constructive solutions to potential supply issues.Panelists: • Sabine Ziem Milojevic, Senior Consultant | E4tech• Melanie Williams, Regional Director EMEA | Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials• Jan Henke, Director | ISCC / Meo Carbon Solutions Further panelists will be announced shortlyFeedstock Sustainability & Biobased Content CertificationThe advance of biobased materials and products means a rising demand in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation feedstocks. Naturally, with biobased plastics claiming to become the more sustainable alternative to conventional petro-based materials, there is a great concern over the sustainability record of the feedstocks available. How can we ensure that biomass is sustainably sourced? What are the standards available? And, as a measure of the sustai-nability of (partially) biobased products, what are the applicable methods for determining biobased content?B) The latest advances in marine biodegradability studies: in order to esta-blish fully satisfactory standards for marine biodegradability, the Open-Bio project is devising comprehensive new testing methods and running a range of laboratory and field tests. This talk gives us an insightful snapshot of the latest and most authoritative findings on this hugely important aspect of bioplastics‘ envirionmental sustainability potential. Antonis Mistriotis, Senior Researcher, Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural University of AthensIntroducing the Open-Bio project A) Labelling: Consistent and clear labelling of biobased products is indispen-sable for consumer confidence and market success. Open-Bio has conduc-ted extensive research into the possibility of extending the EU Ecolabel to cover biobased products. After it affirmed this possibility, the second stage of having to determine a numer of exemplary biobased product groups for inclusion has been entered. This session is a report on the progess to date.Lara Dammer, Dissemination Officer & Work Package Lead (Labeling) | Open-Bio 12:40End of conference15:0511:5012:2013:5014:2514:4515:4516:00