Circular economy: How to turn waste into a ressource ?
Waste Prevention and collection in the event industry - Workshop #1 - 20/11/15
With the support of
# Menu
9:15 Welcoming – What is Circular Economy ?9:30 Speakers 111:00 Coffee break11:15 Feedback from participants11:30 Speakers 2 12:30 Feedback from participants12:45 Conclusions – presentation of 3 next workshops13:10 Lunch
# The Brussels region strategy
In Belgium: products waste currently represents almost 2 millions tons per year
A regional repair and reuse strategy will be launched in 2016 in the framework of a territorial Circular Economy program
Results expected by Brussels Environment for the future : Increased percentage of circular economy related actions
(encouraging Circularity of resources and encourage stimulation of different economic sectors in Brussels)
Reducing the amount of waste by type and sector Increase the recycling rate by type of waste by sector
A common direction: towards more circular economy initiatives!
# Meetings go green Project
The MPI community brings together more than 18,500 meeting planners and industry suppliers worldwide
This year to next year, MPI decided to educate event planners and suppliers to have a better waste management
The method : share education, resources and ideas to make institutional events more sustainable
With the support of
# Today’s speakers
UCM : Perrine CollinConseillère en écoconception et en économie de la fonctionnalité Business support in eco furniture design approaches
ESN : Thierry Deprès Interior Designer Presentation of their eco furniture design approach
MCB Atelier :Julien De Visscher Event Manager Introduction of MODS : an innovative solution for stands
# Today’s speakers
Desso : Eric De BisschopStrategic Account Manager & Accredited C2C® Team Member Cradle to Cradle® initiatives for carpets
Martin’s Hotel EU : Andy DubraiGeneral Manager Presentation of the “Tomorrow needs today”
green initiatives
Meeting Linq B.V : Diana De Koning Account Manager Presentation of ecologically sound products
Design Point : Damien Polard Consultant événementiel durable Presentation of products made of PVC roll-ups
and posters
# Conclusions
What do you think about the initiatives presented during of this workshop ?
Do they seem feasible for your organisation ?
How to implement them ?
# Next Meetings Go Green Workshops
Workshop 2 : Goodbye Food Waste, is that possible ?Date :1 March 2016 Where : Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace
How to better manage and develop organic waste?What are the appropriate channels for recovery of your non-consumedproducts ?
2 subjects : Management and recovery of organic waste
Effective and recognized and reducing leftover food chains
# Next workshopsWorkshop 3 : Reduce waste of events upon purchaseDate : April 2016
Where : BrusselsSubject: Presentation of reusable dishes, edible or biodegradable, recycled packaging
Workshop 4: Green communication !Date: June 2016
Where : BrusselsSubject:• Communicate environmentally responsible way (flyers, brochures,
stickers, banners ...), a big step for the planet and the image of your event!
• Practical solutions to anticipate the paper waste and be at the forefront of technology
INFOS : http://blog.mpi-belgium.be/tag/meetings-go-green/
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