Waste Prevention and collection in the events industry

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Circular economy: How to turn waste into a ressource ? Waste Prevention and collection in the event industry - Workshop #1 - 20/11/15 With the support of

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Circular economy: How to turn waste into a ressource ?

Waste Prevention and collection in the event industry - Workshop #1 - 20/11/15

With the support of

# Menu

9:15 Welcoming – What is Circular Economy ?9:30 Speakers 111:00 Coffee break11:15 Feedback from participants11:30 Speakers 2 12:30 Feedback from participants12:45 Conclusions – presentation of 3 next workshops13:10 Lunch

# Circular economy ?

# Circular economy ?

# Circular economy ?

# Circular economy approach

# The urban metabolism and circular economy – 2015

# The Brussels region strategy

In Belgium: products waste currently represents almost 2 millions tons per year

A regional repair and reuse strategy will be launched in 2016 in the framework of a territorial Circular Economy program

Results expected by Brussels Environment for the future : Increased percentage of circular economy related actions

(encouraging Circularity of resources and encourage stimulation of different economic sectors in Brussels)

Reducing the amount of waste by type and sector Increase the recycling rate by type of waste by sector

A common direction: towards more circular economy initiatives!

# MPI Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or4Q1j-J5Y

# Meetings go green Project

The MPI community brings together more than 18,500 meeting planners and industry suppliers worldwide

This year to next year, MPI decided to educate event planners and suppliers to have a better waste management

The method : share education, resources and ideas to make institutional events more sustainable

With the support of

# Today’s speakers

UCM : Perrine CollinConseillère en écoconception et en économie de la fonctionnalité Business support in eco furniture design approaches

ESN : Thierry Deprès Interior Designer Presentation of their eco furniture design approach

MCB Atelier :Julien De Visscher Event Manager Introduction of MODS : an innovative solution for stands

# Today’s speakers

Desso : Eric De BisschopStrategic Account Manager & Accredited C2C® Team Member Cradle to Cradle® initiatives for carpets

Martin’s Hotel EU : Andy DubraiGeneral Manager Presentation of the “Tomorrow needs today”

green initiatives

Meeting Linq B.V : Diana De Koning Account Manager Presentation of ecologically sound products

Design Point : Damien Polard Consultant événementiel durable Presentation of products made of PVC roll-ups

and posters

# Conclusions

What do you think about the initiatives presented during of this workshop ?

Do they seem feasible for your organisation ?

How to implement them ?

# Next Meetings Go Green Workshops

Workshop 2 : Goodbye Food Waste, is that possible ?Date :1 March 2016 Where : Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace

How to better manage and develop organic waste?What are the appropriate channels for recovery of your non-consumedproducts ?

2 subjects : Management and recovery of organic waste

Effective and recognized and reducing leftover food chains

# Next workshopsWorkshop 3 : Reduce waste of events upon purchaseDate : April 2016

Where : BrusselsSubject: Presentation of reusable dishes, edible or biodegradable, recycled packaging

Workshop 4: Green communication !Date: June 2016

Where : BrusselsSubject:• Communicate environmentally responsible way (flyers, brochures,

stickers, banners ...), a big step for the planet and the image of your event!

• Practical solutions to anticipate the paper waste and be at the forefront of technology

INFOS : http://blog.mpi-belgium.be/tag/meetings-go-green/

# Next workshops

Thank you all for your attention !