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Biopolymers Symposium 2009
Biopolymers Symposium 2009 will encapsulate the entire life cycle of biopolymers in industrial and packaging applications. Through real life case studies and revealing presentations from key industry leaders; you`ll appreciate the bigger picture, from production through to the waste stream. This valuable conference will provide you with the tools to evaluate how to capitalize on the future market in biopolymers and make it work for your business.
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Event Type:
Conference/Seminar
Date:
Sep. 28-30, 2009
Venue:
Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront
Location:
Chicago
Biopolymers use is on the rise. More and more applications to commercialize these materials appear constantly as reflect of where the bioplastics trend is going. Although packaging is still taking the big piece of the pie, the industrial side is gaining momentum too. There has been a lot of discussion as whether biopolymers are taking away food resources, but the increasing variety of resources where these materials can come from proves that they are here to stay.
European Bioplastics - Co-Chair participation confirmed
We`re happy to announce that we have confirmed Harald Kaeb, Chairman of the Board, European Bioplastics as Co-Chair for this year`s symposium. In addition to his participation as Co-Chair Harald will be presenting the current technology, market and political / legal aspects in Europe.
JapanBioplastics Association is on board to speak about the Current Status of Bioplastics Development in Japan
Rubbermaid Food & Home Products` VP of R&D will talk about the biopolymer uses in consumer goods
Dr Ramani Narayan from Michigan State University will return to give a full day workshop on the Carbon Footprint and LCA of Biopolymers.
- Packaging Digest and Converting Magazines
- Sustainable Packaging Coalition
- Welsh Institute for Natural Resources, Bangor University
- National Research Council of Canada
- Nextek
- Michigan State University
- Earthbound Farm
- Federal Trade Commission
- Porter Novelli
- NatureWorks
- Sony Corporation
- Ashland
- Levi Strauss Jeans
- Nike
- US EPA
- Ford Motor Company
- Herman Miller
- Rexam
- FIJI Water Company
- Cereplast
- Plantic Technologies
- Novamont
- Novomer
- DuPont
- Innovia
- Purac
Draft program
1 hr sessions (multiple speakers and Q&A session at the end):
- Bioplastics Manufacturers CEO’s Session
- Transportation panel: implementing biopolymers in car, train, airplanes and ships manufacturing
- Panel - European retailer’s perspective
- Overview of Government programs session: US BioPreferred program, EuPC
- Global perspectives on the use of biopolymers: Europe, Asia and South America
30 minutes presentations:
- Market overview and trends
- Global regulations for biopolymers
- Case studies: shopping bags, toys, sports gear, electronics
Tracks
Industrial applications
- Household applications
- Medical applications
- Apparel applications
- Textile applications of biopolymers
- Interiors and furniture applications
- Electronic applications of biobased materials
- Nonwovens applications of biopolymers
- Construction materials applications
- Additives and colorants for bioplastics
- Personal hygiene products
Packaging applications
- Developments in biopolymer product converting – Bottles and containers
- Brand owners perspective – food packaging
- Foodservice applications
- Biodegradable disposables
- Cleaning products
- Packaging for non perishable goods
- Chain extenders for better processing
- Packaging for electronic components
- Labels and caps
- Loose-Fill packaging
Feedstocks origins and supply
- Market overview
- Prices and current supply
- Worldwide resources and their management
- Trends in use by type
- Identification of technologies for separating polymers of different origins
- Social, environmental and economic consequences on food supply and commodity prices
- Genetically modified feedstock
End of life and Waste
- Waste management and biodegradability
- Government approaches and programs
- Consumers education on waste
- Recycling and recovery of bioplastics
- Degradability standards
- Renewable vs biodegradable
- Compostability issues
- Risks of biopolymers at end of life
Suppliers Session
- Developments in machinery for processing plastics from renewable sources
- Innovations in thermoplastic starch blend resins
- Biofilms status and trends
- Barrier issues
- Coatings for flexible packaging
Workshops
- Life cycle assessment of Biopolymers
- Carbon Footprint of Biopolymers
- Overview of bio-technology: PLA, PHA, TPS, PHB
- Chemistry behind biopolymers