The workshop will focus on potential solutions including designing new plastics and developing new strategies for recycling and degradation and will include discussions on end-of-life options for existing and next-generation plastics in the context of current and novel recycling strategies.
The objective of this workshop is to identify early-stage applied research problems in this area that need to be addressed in the near-term and long-term. Attendees will include:
- Representatives from waste management facilities
- Circular economy experts
- Commercial plastics producers
- Bio-based plastics innovators.
Registration
To register for the Plastics for a Circular Economy Workshop please go here.
Event Details and Accommodations
- Day 1: December 11, 2019 (8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mountain)
- Day 2: December 12, 2019 (8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mountain)
The Plastics for a Circular Economy Workshop is located at:
Denver Marriott West
1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd.
Golden, Colorado 80401
A room block has been set aside at the Denver Marriott West. To reserve a room please go here.
Agenda
Please find the draft agenda here. Presentations and speakers are subject to change.
Contact Us
Please direct any questions about this workshop to:
- Andrea Bailey (andrea.bailey@ee.doe.gov)
- Nichole Fitzgerald (nichole.fitzgerald@ee.doe.gov)
- Jay Fitzgerald (jay.fitzgerald@ee.doe.gov)
REFS
Plastics for a Circular Economy Workshop
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