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12-13 Mar, 2019
Bangkok, THAILAND

Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok

“Enhancing the Bioplastics Supply Chain Towards
A More Circular Economy”

Asia Pacific has the highest bioplastics production globally, due to the growing investments made by major market players, and the availability of feedstock. China, the world’s largest bioplastic producer, has seen a dramatic increase in bioplastics production due to the government policies promoting a ban on non-biodegradable plastics in China’s Jilin province.

Attend CMT’s 13th Bioplastics Market to gain latest updates on bioplastics trends in China; plus find out the strategies for creating a sustainable bioplastics supply chain.

Additionally, find out about the bioplastics markets in Japan, that produces the second-highest amount of plastic waste per capita worldwide and plans to introduce subsidies for companies that make biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastic products. Hear from Mitsubishi Chemicals, a key player in the bioplastics business, sharing updates from regulatory framework to latest technology innovation capabilities. Also, gain insights into the developments and market opportunities for PLA, PHB, PEF, bio-PA and their emerging applications in various sectors including 3D printing, medical, packaging, textile, agriculture, etc.

Processing cost of bioplastics is relatively high and has been a huge concern for brand owners. However, this hasn’t prevented major brands and retailers including IKEA and Marks & Spencer (M&S) to embrace circular economy by committing to use 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable products and packaging across their worldwide operations by 2025 or earlier. Listen to these brand owners on their key challenges and how they plan to achieve their sustainability goals at this year’s Bangkok summit. The program also focuses on the challenging and complex issue of “end-of-life options for bioplastics”.  Novamont, Italy’s largest bioplastic producer, shares the latest developments in incorporating bioplastics into existing waste management and recycling systems. 

Key sessions include; 

Brand Owners’ Spotlight 

  • [IKEA] Commercially Shifting to Renewable, Recyclable, and Reusable Materials that Support the Circular Economy
  • [Marks & Spencer] Plan ‘A’ 2025: Leveraging Bio-Based Materials in Delivering a Sustainable Retail Environment by Marks & Spencer
Country Spotlight
  • China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and etc.
Material Innovations
  • PLA, PHA, PEF, PHB, bio-PA
  • Applications in sectors like 3D printing, medical, agriculture, packaging, etc.
Sustainable Feedstock
  • Ensuring feedstock availability for consistent production & potential renewable resources
End-Of-Life Options
  • Replacement or Recycle?
 
Benchmark and network with Industry Leaders;
  • Cedric Dever, Bioplastics Materials Developer, IKEA
  • Toiny Pang, Technical Sustainability Manager, MARKS & SPENCER (M&S)
  • Yoshihiro Fujimori, Head of Sustainable Resources, MITSUBISHI CHEMICALS
  • Steve Davies, VP Performance Packaging, NATUREWORKS LLC
  • Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director, NOVAMONT
  • Kittiphong Limsuwannarot, President, THAI BIOPLASTICS ASSOCIATION; VP – Downstream Market Development, PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL 
  • Tomi Kangas, Sales & Marketing Director, ABM COMPOSITE
  • Nopadol Suanprasert, President, GLOBAL BIOPOLYMERS
  • Prof. Weng Yunxuan, Secretary General, Degradable Plastics Committee, CHINA PLASTICS PROCESSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, CHINA;
    Secretary General, National Technical Committee on BioBased & Degradable Materials and Products, SAC
  • Dr. Chien-Ming Huang, CEO & Founder, MINIMA TECHNOLOGY
  • Anthony Schiavo, Analyst, LUX RESEARCH APAC
  • Etteke Wypkema, Innovation Manager, BRABANTSE DELTA WATER BOARD
  • Takeshi Irie, Senior Business Manager – Japan, SYNVINA C.V
  • Karsten Vijge, Regional Commercial Manager SEA, DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS
  • Assoc. Prof. Klanarong Sriroth, Director, MITR PHOL SUGAR 
Sign up now with grace@cmtsp.com.sg or angelia@cmtsp.com.sg for early bird discounts. Send a group of 3 and enjoy further discounts.

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TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST EVENTS

“Great time to understand and share the biobased plastics innovations” – IRPC

“Thank you for the valuable information from the various value chains” – CJ Cheiljedang

 

“A very good update on industrial status and trends”
– SCG Chemicals

“Overall satisfying experience, great presentations, excellent networking opportunities” – India Glycols

 
Be a Sponsor or Exhibitor!

This event is an excellent platform to promote your organization to influential players and investors in the industry. Sponsorship opportunities available include Corporate, Exclusive Luncheon & Cocktail sponsor.
Exhibition / catalogue display can be arranged upon request. Contact fiona@cmtsp.com.sg