Biodegradable Plastic Packaging

Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 June, 2008Dorint Praha Don Giovanni, Prague, Czech RepublicBiodegradable PlasticPackagingTwo day IntertechPira conferenceIncluding presentations from:Book before 16 May 2008 andget 10% off the conference fee!See back page for more detailsVisit us online: www.bioplasticpack.comSponsors:Exhibitors:Media partner:

conference infoVenue detailsThe beautiful Dorint Don Giovanni Prague Hotel is adelightful, deluxe property located just 30km from Prague’s airport,and is within walking distance of the Zelivskeho undergroundstation, from which guests can access every part of historic,romantic Prague. At the Dorint Don Giovanni Prague Hotel, guestsenjoy a high level of service and comfortable accommodation.Each spacious, comfortable guest room is tastefully decorated inwarm colours with modern furnishings, and all rooms are fullyequipped to meet the demands of the 21st Century.Dorint Praha Don Giovanni HotelVinohradska street 157Prague 3 – VinohradyCzech RepublicTel: +420 226 201 910-13www.dorint–hotels.comAccommodationDelegates are responsible for organising their own travel andaccommodation. A limited number of rooms have been reservedfor conference delegates wishing to stay at the Dorint DonGiovanni Prague Hotel at a reduced rate. Wherever possibleaccommodation should be reserved by 16 May 2008 as rooms aresubject to change after this date. To book your accommodation,please contact Origin Events on:T: +44 (0)845 301 9002E: info@originevents.co.ukPlease quote ‘IntertechPira conference’ as a reference when booking.Conference feesThe conference fee includes entry to the conference sessions andthe exhibition, full documentation, lunch and refreshments.However, fees do not include delegate travel and accommodation.All credit card orders are processed at that day’s £/$/€ exchangerate at the time the transaction goes through. Please see note inStep 3 for further details.PLEASE NOTE: Credit card details will be necessary if your bookingis made less than 10 working days prior to the start of theconference, or if your invoice remains unpaid at the start of theevent.CancellationsCancellations will be accepted and fees will be refunded (less20% handling charge) only if made in writing and received tenworking days before the event. Bookings cannot be cancelled orfees refunded thereafter. Substitutions may be made at any time,please notify Natalie King on +44 (0) 1372 802164,or natalie.king@pira-international.comNoteIntertechPira does not accept liability for any loss of or damageto the personal effects of delegates attending the conference.IntertechPira reserves the right to cancel, defer or modify theevent proceedings without prior notice. If you have sent a bookingto us but not received joining instructions at least one week priorto the event please contact Jo Stone on +44 (0) 1372 802044, orjo.stone@pira-international.comVisasDelegates requiring visas should request a visa invitation letterfrom IntertechPira at the time of registering for the event,ensuring sufficient time is left for applications to be completed.Delegates are then responsible for contacting therelevant/appropriate embassy themselves. IntertechPira can donothing further to assist in this process.

Biodegradable Plastic PackagingDay one – Tuesday, 17 June, 200808:00 Registration and refreshments09:00 Opening remarks from the ChairHarald Kaeb, Chairman, EUROPEANBIOPLASTICS, GermanyMarkets, opportunities and challenges9:10 Bioplastics and the packaging industry: anoverview• What are bioplastics?• What are biodegradable plastics?• What relationship do they have, if any?• How does one identify and quantify biocontent, biodegradability?• The International Standards in this space?• Bioplastics and carbon footprint and the use ofLCA tools in reporting on the carbon andenvironmental footprint?Dr Ramani Narayan, Professor, MICHIGANSTATE UNIVERSITY, US09:50 Forecasting growth and development inbioplastics packaging• Key challenges for the biodegradable plasticspackaging market• Market development and policies in Europe: atimeline• Drivers and barriers for bioplastics packaging• Future outlook for commercialising bioplasticsfor packaging applicationsDr John R Williams, Technology Director,NNFCC, UK10:25 New market opportunities forbiodegradable plastic packaging• Global markets for biodegradable plasticpackaging• New market opportunities and the role ofinnovation in generating business• Consumer perceptions of eco-packaging acrossmarkets• Case study: working with M&S to developconsumer friendly packaging• Long term future of the packaging industryKishan Khemani, Chief Technology Officer,PLANTIC TECHNOLOGIES, Australia11:00 Morning refreshments11:25 Sustainable packaging and wastemanagement: a retailer’s perspective• What is sustainable packaging?• Innovation vs cost• Understanding environmental impacts andmaking the right choice• Designing for recovery: thinking about disposalroutes for your packagingRETAILERPERSPECTIVEBRAND OWNERPERSPECTIVERuth Andrade, Inspirational EnvironmentalOfficer, LUSH, UK12:00 A consumer products perspective• Kimberly-Clark’s sustainability initiatives• Kimberly-Clark’s sustainability challenges• Is biodegradable plastic packaging the rightsolution for Kimberly-Clark?Tim Barbary, Purchasing Manager,KIMBERLY CLARK, UK12:35 Market research on consumer’sperspectives of bioplastics• Understanding consumer perspectives• What brands and packaging manufacturerscan learn from such research• Key indicators and implicationsPeter Ettridge, Sustainable PackagingDevelopment Manager, AMCOR FLEXIBLES– FOOD, UK13:10 Lunch will be served to all speakers and delegates14:30 Renewable power for renewable polymers• Research project into discovering green energysolutions for degradable polymers• Key findings• Implications and challenges for the industryMartin Kay, Consultant, PIRAINTERNATIONAL, UK15:05 Reaching environmental sustainability...beyond biodegradable plastics• Options for calculating the environmentalimpact of your packaging• Critical factors and advice for accuratecalculation• Case studies of previous analyses• Developing a life-cycle strategy for yourpackaging• Coupling the use of biodegradable plasticpackaging with innovation in the supply chainJonathan Cohen, Business ManagerSustainable Materials, DUPONT DENEMOURS, Switzerland

15:40 Driving sustainability from the brand• Standards and requirements for bio-packaging• Supply chain managementBRANDOWNERPERSPECTIVEPANEL DEBATE• The benefits and challenges for the brandSpeaker from a leading Brand16:15 Afternoon refreshments16:40 Design challenges for bioplastic packaging• Challenges for competition with traditionalplastic packaging• Outline of improvements in technicalspecifications• Packaging design innovation for bioplastics• Future design requirements for industry successSpeaker TBC, INNOVIA FILMS, UK17:15 The future for biodegradable polymersin FMCG within a wider sustainabilitystrategy• A selection of experts from around Europe willdiscuss the potential for bioploymers withspecial consideration for alternativetechnologies and methodologies.17:45 Closing remarks from the Chair18.00 Drinks reception and networkingFocus on networkingHearing from peers both in your field of expertise and outside is central to success inany industry. Packaging is no different and at Biodegradable Plastic Packagingyou will have two great opportunities to develop partnerships and borrow expertise atthe pre-registration drinks reception on 16 June at the venue hotel and at themain conference drinks reception on the 17 June – make sure you’re part of it!Exhibition and sponsorship opportunitiesA range of sponsorship and exhibition based packages are available to organisationslooking to develop their business within the biodegradable plastics sector. Participation atthe Biodegradable Plastic Packaging conference will demonstrate your organisation’sexpertise in these markets and raise your corporate profile amongst senior decision-makersin leading international companies. For more information on how this conference canbenefit your company, please contact Natalie King on +44 (0) 1372 802164,natalie.king@pira-international.com ahead of the curve.Your event organiserIntertechPira provides events, training, online information and publications across a widerange of zeitgeist issues and disruptive technologies affecting industry. Our 100%independent products are provided globally 24/7 and delivered by teams of independentexperts at sites in Portland, US and London, UK through 20 specialised industrialplatforms. Our core competencies are information on: research and productdevelopment, globalisation and new markets; production methods; regulatory andcompliance.

Biodegradable Plastic PackagingDay two – Wednesday, 18 June, 200808:30 Registration and refreshments09:00 Opening remarks from the morning ChairTim Barbary, Purchasing Manager,KIMBERLY CLARK, UKWaste and logistical issues09:10 Achieving real sustainability for packaging– a hard truth?• Understanding the entire life cycle – howrecycling just doesn’t add up• Challenges for degradable and compostablepackaging• A distributor’s perspective: A potential solutionBarry Twigg, CEO, NATIONAL FLEXIBLE LTD,UK09:45 Waste minimisation and the role ofbioplastic packaging: an overview• The EU Waste Directive: legislation onpackaging and packaging waste – an update• The role of recycling in minimising waste: somefacts and figures• Meeting the requirements with biodegradableplastic packaging• Future regulatory developments and industryactionSteffano Facco, New Business DevelopmentManager, and Marco Versari, MarketingDirector, NOVAMONT, Italy10:20 End of life management for biodegradableplastic packaging• Types of bioplastics, recovery options and drivers• Global trends and capabilities for bioplasticrecovery by region• Difficulties and progress in integrating bioplasticmaterial recovery into traditional waste disposaland recovery infrastructureBruno de Wilde, Lab Manager, BIFFA,Belgium10:55 Morning refreshmentsCASE STUDYNew developments and innovation11:25 Biodegradable polymers from a chemicalmanufacturer’s point of view• BASF’s biopolymer business strategy• Emerging markets and applications forbiodegradable polymers• Future challenges and applicationsDr Jens Hamprecht, Head of Global BusinessManagement – Biodegradable Polymers, andDr Andreas Künkel, BASF, Germany12:00 Cellulose acetate film• Overview of the development and applicationsfor the cellulose acetate film• Brand owner case study: Cellogas• The future for cellulose acetate in thebiopolymers marketKevin Parker, Technical Service Executive,CLARIFOIL, and Steve Middleton, Sales andMarketing Director, CELLOGLAS, UK13.40 Opening remarks from the afternoon ChairDr Ramani Narayan, Professor, MICHIGANSTATE UNIVERSITY, US13:50 Innovation update and new markets for PLA• The importance of sustainable innovation• Recent innovation and new markets for PLA• Consumer perceptions on Natureworks andbiodegradable plastic packaging• Case studies for responsible packagingMark Vergauwen, Regional ManagerEurope, NATUREWORKS, Netherlands14:25 Oxy-degradable plastics• An overview of the oxy-biodegradablepackaging market• The benefits of oxy-biodegradables over otherbiodegradable plastics• Latest developments in oxy-biodegradableplastics and predictions for the futureMichael Stevens, Technical Director,SYMPHONY, UK15:00 Update on the pyrolysis project and theconversion of petrochemical plastics intobiodegradable plastics• Background on pyrolysis of plastics• Project update• Commercial viability, interest and progress• Impact on the bioplastic industry, and potentialcross-industry applicationsDr Kevin O’Connor, Senior Lecturer,UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, Republicof Ireland12:35 Lunch will be served to all speakers and delegates15:35 Closing remarks from the Chair and end ofconference

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Biodegradable Plastic PackagingTuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 June, 2008Dorint Praha Don Giovanni, Prague, Czech RepublicEarly bird offer!Book before 16 May 2008 and save 10%!Including presentations from:Amcor Flexibles – FoodBASFBiffaCelloglasClarifoilDuPont de NemoursEuropean BioplasticsInnovia FilmsKimberly ClarkLushMichigan State UniversityNational Flexible LtdNatureworksNNFCCNovamontPira InternationalPlantic TechnologiesSymphonyUniversity College DublinHear what previous conferenceattendees had to say about ourpast coke events:'Well organised and an interestingand knowledgeable set of speakersthat really enthused about theirtopics'Reckitt BenckiserBiodegradable Plastics inPackaging Applications 2007'It was a very good opportunitiesto see all different points of view'NaturaBiodegradable Plastics inPackaging Applications 2007'Very interesting and useful'Aston UniversityRecycled Plastics inPackaging 2007IntertechPiraCleeve Road, Leatherhead,Surrey, KT22 7RU, UKRegister now!■ Visit online at: www.intertechpira.com/packaging■ Phone the team: +44 (0)1372 802164■ Fax back: +44 (0)1372 802243■ Email: natalie.king@pira-international.com■ Post: IntertechPira, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RU, UK