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| Conference 2005 - 12° Annual Conference | More
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Innovation and profitability : Tyre recycling in the EU Wednesday through Saturday, 2 - 5 March 2005 |
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Conference Committee has prepared a unique new programme format for the
2005 Conference. Many of the revisions were based upon input from 2004 delegate evaluations. The programme provides a mix of traditional presentations on the current status and continuing progress of recycling in different regions, scientific papers on evolving new technologies and material uses, and both small and large group discussions of the critical issues facing recyclers and systems administrators today. The programme will culminate in a half-day Networking and Licensing Fair. Presentations will focus on the issues facing recyclers as we near the deadlines for the second phase of the Landfill Directive and the initial phase of the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive. Scientific papers will examine some of the persisting environmental concerns surrounding the processing and use of post-consumer tyre materials. Greater attention is also being placed on practical commercial issues, options and opportunities that could expand existing markets or otherwise facilitate the sustainable attainment of 100% recovery. Government representatives, experts from related industries and recyclers will have an opportunity to openly discuss potential means of working together effectively towards mutual goals. The Plenary Sessions will focus on the status of tyre recycling in the expanding EU – what is the future? Individual panels will open discussion on some of the key remaining issues facing recyclers in the lead-up to 2006, e.g.,
Seminar and Workshop sessions will include presentations and practical workshops on materials and uses, including a range of innovative, commercial products and applications. Each material category will be discussed with illustrations and demonstrations. A Networking and Licensing Fair will take place on Saturday. Production networks will be introduced to facilitate members working together in different States for commercial and/or project purposes. Material, process and product licensing opportunities will be presented. The Conference Programme |
| Thursday,
3 March 2005 Morning session Panel 1 : Tyre recycling status UK, Spain , Hungary, Australia Questions and discussion Panel 2 : National systems Producer responsibility Viable working options Annual audits/tracking Panel 3 : Existing barriers for use Environmental performance Market barriers Market drivers Afternoon sessions Industry round table : The future of recycling Overcoming the obstacles The options Open participation and discussion Overcoming the barriers as an industry Government input and needs Commercial vendors Observations of related industries: Discussion, questions and recommendations |
Friday,
4 March 2005 Morning session Panel 4 : Market share : Traditional use The current marketplace Sports surfaces Artificial turf Blocks and mats Discussion Panel 5 : Market potentials : New uses The changing marketplace New growth : Whole tyres Growing share : shred/chips Discussion Afternoon sessions Group 1 : Non-bound materials Working with government agencies and civil engineers Fulfilling EU mandates Group 2 : Bitumenous products The material characteristics New binders Beyond the surface Group 3 : Heat mould products Evolving markets The range of new products |
Saturday,
5 March 2005 Morning session Licensing Opportunities The markets - Industrial partners/consumers The products and applications - Range and variations The ‘raw’ materials - The use of standards Testing and research - Market development - New audiences The next steps The materials and products will be on display and available throughout the day. The sessions will be followed by a light lunch. Small meeting rooms will remain available throughout the day on a first come first served basis. Please contact the E TRA Office for more detailed information about the products and licenses that will be presented. |