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May 2019
This drinks reception will see the All-Party Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group and the University of Exeter Business School join forces to discuss how Britain compares with other major European countries in terms of plastics regulation. In the wake of an unprecedented level of interest in the issue of plastic pollution, and a consequent raise in [...]
Find out moreJune 2019
This Careers Fair is aimed at Early Career Researchers who are interested in future careers in the Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (IBBE) sector. You will hear presentations from leading companies innovating in the IBBE sector, as well as academics working in the field of basic and translational IBBE research. You will also have the opportunity [...]
Find out moreThis event explores the opportunity for using compostable packaging as UK retailers, producers and hospitality industry transition to a low-carbon economy.
Find out moreThe HDTBioPol project workshop will present the results of the development of the High Heat Deflection Temperature Bio-Polymer (HDTBioPol) and its potential applications. The Innovate UK-funded project has made significant progress since its previous half-day workshop last year. This year's workshop will comprise short presentations from all consortium members detailing the development and production scale-up process, [...]
Find out moreThe Plastic Free World Conference and Expo brings together experts from across the bio-based sectors at the Kap Europa Congress Centre, Frankfurt, on 27-28 June to present and discuss technical innovations and bio-based solutions to help businesses tackle plastic waste and reduce their plastic footprint. More than 80 expert speakers have already been confirmed, with [...]
Find out moreSeptember 2019
RWM is the UK’s leading trade show for recycling and waste management, providing the biggest platform for the latest innovations shaping the sustainability sector. Since changing owners at the start of 2018, RWM has grown to attract over 12,000 visitors, including the industry’s most influential names and organisations. With professionals from across the sector and [...]
Find out moreFebruary 2020
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre will be holding its 6th annual conference in February 2020. Around 450 bio-based professionals from across the UK and Europe will descend on Glasgow to explore the potential of industrial biotechnology. IBioIC has released its exhibition and sponsorship packages for 2020, with members of IBioIC receiving preferential booking rates and [...]
Find out moreClick here to register and reserve your place for the event. It's been over a year since the government issued its roadmap to reforming the resources and waste sectors. The first consultations concluded in May 2019 with responses from the government in July 2019, whilst the consultation on Biodegradability Standards closed in October. A second [...]
Find out moreMay 2020
Due to the coronavirus crisis, this year's International Conference on Bio-based Materials will be held online over 12-14 May 2020. The final programme is available to view on the conference website. The always highly anticipated innovation award 'Bio-based Material of the Year' will continue as usual. Six promising candidates out of 17 applications have already [...]
Find out morePARTICIPATION IS FREE. REGISTER HERE. Ten years ago, Italy passed a world first law to oblige local authorities and operators to collect household and business food waste "either with no packaging or if packaging is used this must be certified compostable according to the standard EN13432". The law was passed upon request of the Italian [...]
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