It’s no joke, and undeniable: plastic recycling is a vital link in a circular economy. And in today’s economy, we consume plastic like never before – when plastic could be the number one raw material standard. So why isn’t it? Can we close the loop once and for all?

NRK Recycling’s Plastics gone Circular Congress asks just this. Rooted in NRK’s deep knowledge and experience in the world of plastics and all things recycling, the congress will engage the public alongside a range of local and international actors to explore the issue and catalyze action towards a healthy, circular plastic economy. With a European perspective, discussion will hone its focus towards making circular cities.

Speakers will include key stakeholders from, among others, Brussels, members of the Dutch parliament, frontrunners in the plastics converting industry, the City of Amsterdam, and more.

CITIES’ managing director Francesca Miazzo will speak at 16:15 on the Sustainable Circular Cities panel, discussing WASTED’s Reward System as a learning point towards galvanizing more robust circular cities through local, community-inclusive waste management schemes.

PROGRAM AND PARTICULARS

The event is kindly hosted by the Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam.

Bernard Merkx, director of NRK Recycling, will moderate the evening and lead the panel discussions.

Taking place from 13:00 to 19:30, you can download the full program here.

The event’s central language is English, however some of the panel discussions will be in Dutch.

REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION

The Congress is FREE.

Register and find everything you need to know via Eventbrite here.

You can also visit the event page on NRK Recycling’s website (Dutch), and on Pakhuis de Zwijger’s website.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Learn more:

NRK Recycling
WASTED Plastic Era Expo 
WASTED Plastic Race 
FabCity Campus