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SUMMARY:Writing the new story of plastic: virtual conference
DESCRIPTION:A virtual conference by Rethink Plastic and Break Free From Plastic movement\n  \nABOUT THE CONFERENCE  \nOver the past few years\, the EU has taken significant steps forward to tackle plastic pollution\, with the adoption of an ambitious Directive on Single Use Plastic. \nSeveral other discussions are also ongoing; with the review of the EU’s waste shipment regulations and new opportunities to address plastic pollution upstream with the EU Green Deal. Furthermore the EU & member states are playing an important role within the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) process\, where options for a binding mechanism on plastic pollution are being discussed. \nThe conference will bring together members of the Break Free From Plastic movement\, policymakers\, members of the press\, and citizens worldwide as we come together to discuss how to stop plastic pollution for good. Building off of the key themes of the film The Story of Plastic\, we will explore EU and global policy options\, in order to find long term solutions to plastic pollution\, from production to waste trade and end of life. \n  \nA VIRTUAL SCREENING OF THE STORY OF PLASTIC   \nThe Story of Plastic takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of our planet and the people who inhabit it. Spanning three continents\, the film illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage\, veritable mountains of trash\, rivers and seas clogged with waste\, and skies choked with the poisonous emissions from plastic production and processing.  \nThe film exposes the impacts of plastic production and waste trade on the local populations\, and showcases the work of activists who are  implementing solutions and advocating for policy action\, culminating at the global level with the ask for a Global Treaty on plastics that would tackle pollution along the entire value chain. \nHow to watch the film: A VOD link to watch the film will be sent to the participants in advance and an online screening will also be organised during lunchtime\, just before the conference. \n  \n \n  \nIn the meantime\, you can watch the trailer for The Story of Plastic below!
URL:https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/event/writing-the-new-story-of-plastic/
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SUMMARY:Writing the new story of plastic: virtual conference
DESCRIPTION:Writing the new story of plastic\nHow ambitious policy can prevent plastic pollution globally\, from production to waste trade\n29 October 2020 – 12:00-16:00 CET\n  \nOver the past few years\, the EU has taken significant steps forward to tackle plastic pollution\, with the adoption of an ambitious Directive on Single Use Plastic. \nSeveral other discussions are also ongoing; with the review of the EU’s waste shipment regulations and new opportunities to address plastic pollution upstream with the EU Green Deal. Furthermore the EU & member states are playing an important role within the UNEA process\, where options for a binding mechanism on plastic pollution are being discussed. \nThe conference will bring together members of the Break Free From Plastic movement\, policymakers and members of the press\, as we come together to discuss how to stop plastic pollution for good. Building off of the key themes of the film The Story of Plastic\, we will explore EU and global policy options\, in order to find long term solutions to plastic pollution\, from production to waste trade and end of life. \n  \n \n  \nIn the meantime\, you can watch the trailer for The Story of Plastic below… \n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/event/virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:Writing the new story of plastic: hackathon on prevention and reuse
DESCRIPTION:On the 19th of February from 9am – 6pm \, the Rethink Plastic alliance and Break Free From Plastic are hosting an event to continue writing the new story of plastic.  \n  \nThe event will be in the form of a hackathon looking at prevention\, reduction and reuse – aiming to bring together a variety of actors from across Europe to help shape new ideas and outcomes for tackling the plastic pollution problem.  \n  \nSee the wrap up footage and photos from the event here.  \n \n  \nApply now\, to help us write the new story of plastic!  \n  \nSee you there! 
URL:https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/event/hackathon/
LOCATION:Bouche à Oreille\, Rue Félix Hap 11\, Etterbeek\, Bruxelles\, 1040\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Writing the new story of plastic: How #zerowastecities experiences and EU policies can work together for higher ambition
DESCRIPTION:The impacts of increased production and consumption of plastic in Europe is only now beginning to be truly understood. The billions of tonnes of plastic that end up in our oceans each year\, the pollution plastic waste causes to communities and the natural environment\, and the rising of CO2 emissions from extraction and refinement of oil and gas used to produce plastics\, are all having dire consequences on our planet and our health. It is more and more clear that the solution to plastic pollution and the waste crises we face today lies within a zero waste approach\, therefore it is at the local level where the success or failure of Europe’s transition towards a circular economy will be decided.  \n\n  \nHow can we write the new story of plastic together?\n  \nZero Waste Europe and the Rethink Plastic alliance organise a one-day event to try to answer that. The event aims to shine a spotlight on the implementation of EU policies on plastic: looking critically at local level implementation\, pointing to gaps in legislation\, and analysing possible room to go further towards a zero waste future. \n  \nHeld in Brussels during Break Free From Plastic’s global week of action\, just before the European Week of Waste Reduction\, the event convenes a group of leading representatives from the European Commission and Parliament\, civil society\, business and industry\, waste practitioners and local municipality officials from nearby regions. We will examine why local actors are so critical to ensuring the success of the EU’s plastic and circular economy legislation\, taking words and ambition in Brussels and translating these into concrete\, tangible policies on the ground for communities across the continent. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/event/writing-the-new-story-of-plastic-how-zerowastecities-experiences-and-eu-policies-can-work-together-for-higher-ambition/
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SUMMARY:Beyond single-use plastic: a new era for European businesses
DESCRIPTION:Step into a plastic-free future \nAs legislation on plastic is about to be tabled in May\, we are hosting a talk show on the economic benefits of plastic prevention measures\, with a specific focus on single-use plastics. The afterwork event will take place in a museum-like environment taking participants straight into a plastic-free future\, and “a new business era”. \nThe program is designed to offer a new perspective and show that solutions exist and new economic models are already proving successful\, taking us away from the corporate products monopolies – that are packaging intensive – back to more local and resilient economies based on services and short supply chains. \n  \n 
URL:https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/event/beyond-single-use-plastic-a-new-era-for-european-businesses-is-within-reach/
LOCATION:The office\, Rue d'Arlon 80\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:Rethink Plastic's quiz night
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is coming – and the EU Strategy on Plastics too. \nWhat a better way to celebrate all of this than a pub quiz? \nJoin us for a fun night and get together with people from civil society\, the EU institutions\, research institutes and business in an out-of-the-box way. \nSign up as a team\, or register individually and we will find you some awesome team mates. \nYour first drink is on us\, and there’s a prize for the winning team. \nDon’t miss out on this amazing evening! \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nThe Rethink Plastic crew \n \n 
URL:https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/event/quiznight/
LOCATION:Café de l’Autobus\, Place Jourdan 33\, 1040\, Brussels\, Etterbeek\, 1040\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:A new dawn: can the EU adapt to global plastic recycling realities?
DESCRIPTION:40% of the plastics collected for recycling in Europe are exported. \nIn light of China’s upcoming ban on plastic waste imports\, how will the EU Strategy on Plastics integrate the global realities of plastic waste markets? \nWhat could be realistic measures for plastic waste reduction and better recycling capabilities in Europe? \nJoin prominent global speakers for an enlightening discussion. \n  \nProgramme \n17:30 – Doors open \n18:00 – Welcome \n18:05 – Introductory keynote – GAIA International \n***Storytelling interlude – Plastic waste GPS tracker\, California*** \n18:20 – Session 1 – Global market outlook for plastics: What realities do we need to integrate in a EU Strategy on Plastics? \n18:45 – Audience questions \n18:55 – Session 2 – Working upstream: What are realistic measures for plastic reduction & better recycling capabilities in Europe? \n19:15 – Audience questions \n19:25 – Closing notes \n19:30 – Networking\, Soup & Good ideas around the map of plastic exports that will be projected on the venue floor (Creative installation by Javier Viera Medina) \n  \nModerated by Green Exchange \n\n\n\nGreen Exchange is an independent media channel for European audiences specialising in environmental issues. The team is currently producing a 15-episode podcast series on Ocean Plastic. The talkshow will be produced and co-hosted by their Chief Editor & Producer Camille Duran.
URL:https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/event/a-new-dawn-can-the-eu-adapt-to-global-plastic-recycling-realities/
LOCATION:OUIBAR + KTCHN\, Rue d’Idalie 35\, Brussels\, 1050
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