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Clariant Confirmed as Sponsor, Speaker at The European Biopolymer Summit 2019

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy Editor, New York Post, Rodman Media

Clariant will be a sponsor of The European Biopolymer Summit  – Feb. 13-14, 2019 in Ghent, Belgium – ACI announced.  

Clariant’s head of Global Segment Plastics Manuel Mueller will give a presentation focusing on bio-based lubricants for high-performance in plastics processing. This will take place during Session 3, which focuses on introducing new technologies in processing new bio-based materials.

Other confirmed speakers include:

  • Alexia Delsalle, biomaterials – innovation project manager, Renault;
  • Dr. Lars Boerger, emerging businesses unit, Neste;
  • Soren Kristiansen, director, specialist materials, LEGO;
  • Rana Pant, team leader, European Commission;
  • Dorothee Arns, executive director, CEFIC – Petrochemicals Europe;
  • Patrick Zimmermann, director, marketing & sales, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH;
  • Marco Jansen, commercial director, renewable chemicals (Bioplastics), Braskem;
  • Andreas Kuenkel, VP biopolymer research, BASF;
  • Peter Hawighorst, project manager, ISCC System GmbH;
  • Lidia Garcia, head of biopolymers, AITIIP BARBARA;
  • David Newman, managing director, Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA);
  • Hendrik Waegeman, business development manager, Bio Base Europe;
  • Sabine Lindner, consumer and environmental affairs, PlasticsEurope Deutschland E. V.  
Topics Include:
  • Evaluating current environmental projects and regulations within the biopolymer industry;
  • Assessing the feedstock’s landscape for the biopolymers’ production;
  • Focusing on biopolymers in the circular economy;
  • Elaborating on the application of biopolymers from peoples’ and planet’s perspective;
  • Introducing new technologies in processing new bio-based materials;
  • Brand owners’ perspective on the use and application of biopolymers;
  • Focusing on the basic understanding of biodegradability;
  • Assessing the bio-based new content;
  • Analyzing the impact of bio-based plastics on the CO2 reduction;
  • Changing consumer preference towards eco-friendly packaging;
  • Assessing the end-of-life of materials through the life cycle assessment
In the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 12, a limited number of conference attendees will receive an opportunity to visit Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant in Ghent.

Register by Friday, Oct. 31, 2018 to save £300 with an early bird discount. The full price is £1695 (ex. VAT). The discounted price is £1395 (ex. VAT).

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