Agenda - Day 2: Innovations and Future Trends in Sustainable Packaging

09:00 - 09:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

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Technological Advancements

09:30 - 09:40

Chair's Opening Remarks

09:40 - 10:05

AI Applications in Waste Management

Testing results from Netherlands on packaging detection by shape and characteristics
Improving sorting accuracy for complex packaging (e.g., PET bottles with PE sleeves)

10:05 - 10:50

Chemical vs. Mechanical Recycling - Finding the Balance

Evaluating the economic viability and environmental impact of different recycling methods
Addressing the current crisis in mechanical recycling due to low oil prices

10:50 - 11:20

Coffee & Networking Break

11:20 - 11:45

A Case Study: Successful Deposit Return Schemes

Comparing DRS implementations across Europe and their effectiveness
Integration of reuse into deposit systems

11:45 - 12:10

Digital Product Passport Implementation

Practical approaches to implementing the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
Information sharing across the value chain through digital solutions

12:10 - 12:55

Scaling Reuse Systems: From City Pilots to National Implementation

Exploring successful city-level reuse programs
Discussion of infrastructure requirements for scaling reuse systems
Standardisation needs for efficient collection, cleaning, and redistribution
EU policy recommendations to support broader implementation

12:55 - 13:00

Chair's Closing

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch & Networking Break

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Emerging Materials and Design

14:00 - 14:05

Chair's Opening

14:05 - 14:30

Beyond Plastic - Alternative Materials Revolution

Seaweed-based packaging innovations and commercial applications
Clarifying definitions and standards for biodegradable and compostable materials

14:30 - 14:55

Designing for Reuse vs. Recyclability

Balancing the 10-rotation requirement with practical business models
Case studies on successful reusable packaging systems in different sectors

14:55 - 15:20

Bioplastics and Material Flow Analysis

Research findings on bioplastic flow at material recovery facilities
Cost-benefit analysis of bioplastic sorting and processing

15:20 - 15:50

Coffee & Networking Break

15:50 - 16:15

Fiber-Based Composites - Promise and Challenges

Evaluating claims from the paper industry on plastic alternatives
Addressing recycling challenges for new composite materials

16:15 - 17:00

Bridging Innovation and Regulation - The Path Forward

Aligning innovation timelines with regulatory deadlines
Identifying action points and tangible next steps for the forum to continue developing
Creating economic incentives for sustainable packaging through the Clean Industrial Deal

17:00 - 17:05

Chair's Closing

Day 2: Innovations and Future Trends in Sustainable PackagingThursday, 26 March 2026