Moving towards a circular economy and climate neutrality is a must. Yet, delivering on these objectives require more than simply ambitious targets but effective measures to transition towards a greener and more resilient industry. Recycling plays a key role by closing the loop and thus saving both valuable resources and substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Join Recyclers Talks #1 to discuss what needs to be done to deliver on Europe’s Green Agenda.
Keynote Interventions (16h to 16h30)
- Cinzia VEZZOSI, President of EuRIC – Opening Words
- Jan HUITEMA, Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for the own-initiative Report on the new Circular Economy Action Plan
- Mattia PELLEGRINI, Head of Unit, DG Environment, Waste Management and Secondary Materials, European Commission
Panel Discussion & formal remarks from Members of the European Parliament (16h30 to – 17h40) with Q&As from the audience
- Stephane ARDITI, Director of Policy Integration and Circular Economy, EEB
- Olivier FRANCOIS, Director for Development of the Galloo Group, Vice President of EuRIC
- Hans van de NES, President of EuRIC Paper Recycling Branch
- Anna-Michelle ASIMAKOPOULOU, Member of the European Parliament
- Catherine CHABAUD, Member of the European Parliament
- Maria SPYRAKI, Member of the European Parliament
Concluding remarks (17h40 – 17h45)
Emmanuel KATRAKIS, Secretary General of EuRIC
