PROGRAMME

Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th March 2021

Conference Opens For Attendees to Visit Exhibitors

KEYNOTES:Introduction & Welcome - Alicia Greated, CEO, KTNProf. Sir Duncan Wingham OBE, CEO, Natural Environment Council, UKRI & Nick Cliffe, Innovate UKProf. Richard Thompson OBE, Director of the Marine Institute, University of PlymouthJosephine Moe Christofferson, New Plastics Economy, Ellen MacArthur FoundationProf. John McGeehan, Centre for Enzyme Innovation, University of PortsmouthHelen Jordan, Senior Recycling Executive, British Plastics FederationLibby Peake, Head of Resource Policy, Green AlliancePanel Q&A

1TuesdayDayMorning: 09.00 - 13.30

09.00

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12:30

Paul Davidson, UKRIKathryn Peretti, US Department ofEnergyPeter Skelton, WRAPJustin Wood, Alliance to End PlasticWasteQ&A

Global Investment & Initiatives toImprove the Sustainability of Plastics

Highlighting some of the organisationsand government initiatives that aresupporting sustainable plastic projectsaround the globe.

Chair: Kirsty Hewitson, ExecutiveDirector of Capability, KTN

David Moon, Head of BusinessCollaboration, WRAPCyndi Rhoades, Worn AgainTechnologiesTom Dawson, Rutherford ResearchLtd.Prof. Peter Hopkinson, ExeterCentre for Circular EconomyQ&A

Focus on the Textiles & Fashion Sector

Highlighting the initiatives andinnovations supporting the transitiontowards a more sustainable textiles &fashion sector. Key topics : WRAP Textiles2030 initiative, innovative recyclingtechnologies & solutions for PPEcircularity.

Chair: Veronica Sanchez-Romaguera,KTN

Thomas Webb, University ofSheffieldJo Liang, CauliboxGeoff Brighty, RenewELPNeil Court Johnson, ZotefoamsQ&A

Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging

Highlighting some of what the SmartSustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge isachieving in the UK & the innovations thatcan contribute to less packaging waste.

Chair: Sally Beken, KTN & UKCPN

Alec Mills, DameMarc Rodriguez, XamplaJames Longcroft, Choose WaterMarie Harley, Blue CastleJames Comerford, AddibleSam Boex, Flexi-HexQ&A

Plastics Research & Innovation Fund:innovations to improve polymercircularity

Showcasing some of the outcomes ofinnovation projects from the PlasticsResearch and Innovation Fund

Chair: Nick Cliffe, Innovate UK Jason Teng, Potter ClarksonCirclaInterface PolymersLucy Rose Ltd.NanoloomOur Own WorldReuse Revolution

Pitches: Start-up Initiatives to ReducePlastic Waste - sponsored by PotterClarkson LLP

Showcasing entrepreneurs & start-upsthat are undertaking disruptive innovationwith plastic-related products & processes

PARALLEL SESSIONS

1TuesdayDayAfternoon: 13.45 - 18.00

13.45

15.00

David Newman, Bio-Based &Biodegradable IndustriesAssociationPaul Gilligan, Magical MushroomCo.Mark Miodownik, The Big CompostExperiment, UCL

Compostables & Biodegredation

Looking at the solutions, lifecycle &behaviours of compostable packaging &biodegradable polymers.

Chair: Rachael Rothman, GranthamCentre for Sustainability Kayleigh McEwan, Haydale

Prof. Ed Kosior, Nextek Ltd.Romain Cazenave, DowNatasha Hutchings, Queen'sUniversity BelfastQ&A

Films & Flexibles

Highlighting some of the issues & solutionsto flexible packaging.

Chair: Sally Beken, KTN & UKCPN

Mike Turner, Food StandardsAgencyThomas McDonald, University ofLiverpoolKatherine Imbert, BSIQ&A

Future Packaging: implications ofrecycled materials on food contact

Focussing on issues around increasing recycled plastics in food contactpackaging and the challenges, limitationsand opportunities.

Chair: Richard Cooper, KTN

Tom Rose, Impact SolutionsBen Patten, Good ClubSimon Thompson, LuxusTerry Dwyer, TRCPeter Atterby, LuxusQ&A

WRAP Flagship Recycling & Re-useProjects

Showcasing some of the projects thathave been funded by the WRAP FlagshipFund, covering both re-use & recycling ofplastics.

Chair: Claire Shrewsbury, WRAP

Jamie Rowles, Sky Ocean VenturesPatricia Sylva, Green AngelsSyndicateRoderick Beer, UK Business angelsAssociationDhruv Boruah, Common VC,Q&A

Fireside Chat: investing insustainability of plastics Chair: Emma Fadlon, KTN

Marc Hillmyer, University ofMinnesotaMark Billham, PPRC Queen'sUniversity Belfast - BioprocessingPaul Mines, BiomeQ&A

Biopolymers & Sustainability

Highlighting the functionality, value chain& innovations in biopolymers

Chair: Prof. Tony Ryan, University ofSheffield

Sophie Mather, The MicrofibreConsortiumRichard Blackburn, University ofLeedsJo Godden, Ruby MoonQ&A

Focus on Microfibres

Highlighting the initiatives & innovationsto reduce negative impact of microfibresfrom textiles & fashion. Learn about theUK Microfibre Consortium's work &innovations to reduce microfibre pollution.

Chair: Alice Horton, UK NationalOceanography CentreSession Lead: Veronica-SanchezRomaguera, KTN Peter Schelstraete, Ubuntoo

Q&A

Worldwide Innovations in PlasticSustainability from Ubuntoo

Peter Schelstraete will give an overview ofsome of the most interesting innovationverticals, based on knowledge capturedfrom the 3,000+ innovations on hisUbuntoo platform.

Chair: Richard Cooper, KTNGraham Bonwick, AgrifoodXJohn Williams, AquapakClaire Rampen, ReathQ&A

Plastics Research and Innovation Fund:Designing Sustainable Plastic Solutions

Highlighting some of the ways in whichinnovation in plastics design will lead toless persistent polymers in theenvironment.

Chair: Gavin Lewis, Innovate UKQiaofeng Zheng, University ofCambridgeAgriFoodX; Ecogif; HiveComposites; Inspectron; KCC;NeoGenome; ZotefoamsArun ShresthaEmma Fadlon, KTN: Pitching toInvestors - A Due Dilligence Guide

Pitches: New Innovations in PlasticCircularity

Showcasing organisations looking atinnovation with plastic relating to currentproducts and processes.

16.15 International Reception Hosted by UK's Department for International Trade

This session is open to all conference attendees & will focus on support available in the UK and internationallyto work on plastics sustainability, including access to research & innovation partners.

Chair: Deborah Sacks, Waste & Resources Specialist, Department for International Trade

Welcome & Opening Comments - Deborah Sacks

Introduction to DIT Offer in Support of Advanced Materials/Plastics Sustainability - FayeSmith, Materials FDI Specialist, DITKTN Global Alliance Partnership - Nee-Joo Teh, Head of International & Devlopment, KTNImpact of GreenHUB Africa's Work on Behaviour Change - Henry Bassey, CEO, Digibrand,Nigeria

2WednesdayDay

09.00

09.3009.40

11:30

Prof. Steve Fletcher, UN International Resorce Panel, University ofPortsmouthShahriar Hossain, ESDOSian Sutherland, A Plastic Planet

Emerging Global Agreements Affecting Plastics Speakers from the World Economic Forum & UN Programme on PlasticAction to be confirmed. Chair: Cressida Bowyer, University of Portsmouth

Morning: 09.00 - 12.30

EXHIBITION OPENS

Welcome to Day 2 by the UK Circular Plastics NetworkWhat Does the Future Look Like for Polymers? Prof. Ed Kosior, Managing Director, Nextek

10.15

Tim Young, National Composites CentreDominic Hopwood, BitrezJonathan Swanston, Jiva MaterialsQ&A

Sustainable Polymer Matrix Composites

A major Achilles heel for polymer matrix composite materials is what to dowith them at end of life. In this session hear from speakers, all leaders intheir field, on the subject.

Chair: Malcolm Forsyth, Composites UKEva Snijder, Ocean Clean UpTamara Galloway, University of ExeterDenise Mitrano, ETHZurichQ&A

Implications of Plastics in the Environment

The effect of microplastics in the environment and strategies to mitigate.

Chair: Prof. John McGeehan, Centre for Enzyme Innovation, Universityof Portsmouth

Prof. Arthur Garforth, University of ManchesterDanielle Purkiss, Ayse Lisa Allison & Charnett Chau, UCLMohammed Yasin, Hydrogel HealthcareQ&A

Sustainability of Medical Plastics

Highlighting some of the activities that medical organisations & academicsare researching and implementing to make medical device sustainable.

Chair: Mehdi Tavakoli, KTN

Katherine Adams, Alliance for Sustainable Building ProductsLynne Potter, MACE GroupRichard McKinlay, Axion GroupQ&A

Focus on: plastics in construction & the built environment

Highlighting some of the initiatives and innovations to reduce the negativeimpacts of plastics in the Construction & Built Environment sector byapplying Circular Economy thinking.

Chair: Veronica Sanchez-Romaguera, KTN Adela Putinelu, British Plastics FederationAdam Root, Founder & CEO, MatterLorna Anguilano, Brunel University London, CGG Robertson,Swansea UniversityQ&A

Capturing Fugitive Plastics

Fugitive plastics & methods for collection.

Chair: Prof. Tony Ryan, University of Sheffield

2WednesdayDay

15:30

Rebecca Colley, University of NorthamptonJonathan Cullen, University of CambridgeRoland Getor, Logistics Institute HullProf. Michael Shaver, Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub, TheUniversity of ManchesterQ&A

Material Flow

Highlighting some of the research by UK universities that are gaining abetter understanding of plastic material arisings across the value chain.

Chair: Rachael Rothman, University of Sheffield

Afternoon: 13.00 - 17.00

14.15

Mike Baxter, Berry RPCRichard Bruce, University of SheffieldBarry Friesen, CleanFarmsQ&A

Plastics in Agriculture

Highlighting how plastics are used in agriculture, the challenges faced inusing them sustainably and the need for behaviour change, as well assolutions & innovative business models.

Chair: Richard Cooper, KTNSarah Karmel, PhotocentricChristina King, TribosonicsSibele Cestari, Queen's University BelfastJacob Goodman, RivianQ&A

Sustainable Manufacturing

Making manufacturing more sustainable through process and supply chaininnovation.

Chair: Kevin Hallas, KTN

Sally Beken, UK Circular Plastics NetworkKatherine White, PlastributionKirsty Wood, Hexpol TPEAnthea Blackburn, Econic TechnologiesQ&A

Women Involved in Sustainability in the Plastic Industry

This session hosted by Women in Plastics Network, a professional initiativethat recognises achievement, encourages development and supportsdiversity and equality across the plastics industry.

Chair: Grace Nolan, Women in Plastics Network Chris deArmitt, Phantom PlasticsQ&A

Phantom Plastics on Plastic Waste

What does the evidence say about plastics in the environment?

Chair: Steve Morris, KTN

Joe Papineschi, EunomiaHelen Bird, WRAP: The UK Plastics PactMargaret Bates, Executive Director, OPRLMatt Davies, British Plastics FederationQ&A

Regulation & Trends

Government Policy towards working with industry and consumers onPlastics Sustainability and the progress being made by all sides.

Chair: Robert Quarshie, KTN

Graham Willson, BTMAHanson Cheng, The Tyre CollectiveMelissa Sterry, Design Scientist, BioratoriumChristie Raptaki, Director, RoadfillAdrian Kelly, Bradford University

Focus on: Tyre Elastomers

The role of elastomers on producing persistent polymer microparticles inthe environment and some ways to mitigate them or re-utilise at end of life.

Chair: David Greenfield, Director, SOENECS

Vincent Greenwood & Tim Chandler, Food Standards AgencyEmma Bradley, FERAKatherine Imbert, BSIQ&A

Future Packaging: implications of novel materials on food contact

Focussing on issues around using new materials in food contact packagingand the challenges, limitations and opportunities for new materials.

Chair: Richard Cooper, KTN

13.00

3ThursdayDay

09.00

09.3009.35

11:30

Matthew White, Spark CreateAdam Fairweather & Emily Skinner, Smile PlasticsQ&A

Sustainable Design with Plastics

This session will focus on how designers take an innovative approach to thesustainable use of plastics in product design.

Chair: Anne Toomey, RCAFacilitator; John Bound, KTN/MaDE

Morning: 09.00 - 12.30

EXHIBITION OPENS

Welcome to Day 3 by the UK Circular Plastics NetworkPoster Session Finalists, Hosted by David Hughes, Polymer Society Chair, IOM3- David and the six finalists will talk about their sustainable plastic innovations. Delegates vote for the winner, which will be announced at 15.15 at the Conference Close.

10.15

Nieves Gonzalez, SUSChem & CEFIC Plastics/SIRAChristian Lach, BASFDmytro Stratiychuk-Dear, Dupont Teijen FilmsSheena Hindocha, KTNQ&A

Chemical Recycling Today

Perspectives, challenges & opportunities from the established chemicalsector.

Chair: Peter Clark, KTN

Stuart Hill, AD-ENGArabella Turek, Petit PliMatt Paskin, Whitecroft LightingQ&A

Innovative Business Models

Innovative business models beyond packaging to achieve plasticsustainability.

Chair: Kevin Hallas, KTN

Laura Copsey, WRAPAlexandros Skandalis, Lancaster UniversityNur Baiti Wulandhari, University of HullAyse Lisa Allison, University College LondonQ&A

Citizen Engagement

Chair: Prof. Seonaidh McDonald, UKRI

Geoff Brighty, RenewELPDaniel Stewart, ViridiCO2Anh Phan, Newcastle UniversityTaylor Uekert, University of CambridgeQ&A

Chemical Recycling Tomorrow

Highlighting chemical recycling technologies in development.

Chair: Matthew Reeves, KTN

Rorie Parsons, University of SheffieldGarrath Wilson, Loughborough UniversityAnna Pitt, SESI Food & Household Refills LLPJo Morley, City to SeaQ&A

Re-use & Refill: Making it Mainstream

What have we learnt so far from re-use & refill and where will the biggestwins be? What are the formats and scales these are likely to work at?

Chair: Sara Banning, UKRI

3ThursdayDay

15:15

15.30

Paul Davidson, UKRIProf. John McGeehan, University of PortsmouthMatt Davies, British Plastics FederationDavid Greenfield, SOENECSPaul Mines, BiomeSally Beken, UKCPN & KTNLibby Peake, Green AllianceEmily Penn, eXXpedition

Panel Discussion: Which Innovations Will Make the Biggest Impacts to Plastics Sustainability in the Future?

Live question & answer session with expert panel. Questions from invited sector journalists & live audience.

Chair & Moderator: Adam Read, Suez

Afternoon: 13.00 - 15.30

14.15

Awarding of Poster Prizes: announcement of the winner of the IOM3 Poster Competition, hosted by David Hughes, Polymer Society Chair, IOM3

Close

Carrie George & Natalie King, EverledgerAlex Cole, CPINathalie Muller, InspectronMichael Groves, TopolyticsQ&A

Smart Technologies: Tracking, Marking & AI

A focus on AI technologies leading to more accurate tracking, sorting andcollection of polymer materials.

Chair: Prof. Michael Shaver, The University of Manchester

Rory Miles, University of PortsmouthJose I. Jimenez, Imperial College LondonPattanathu Rahman, Teegene & Tara BiologicsGregg Beckham, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USAQ&A

Enzymatic Recycling

A focus on the role of enzymes in dealing with end of life commoditypolymers.

Chair: Rachael Rothman, University of Sheffield

Zaneta Muranko, Imperial College LondonPeter King, University of BathKeelan Meade, University of SheffieldQ&A

Behavioural Insights

What are we learning from behaviours that will lead to a more sustainableuse of polymers in the future?

Chair: Prof. Tony Ryan, University of Sheffield

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