Eleven overseas and 11 local experts will share various topics on waste management in the two-day symposium. The symposium intends to provide a platform for industries, government agencies, and research institutions to exchange global waste management information.

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The Waste Management Symposium is jointly organised by the Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) and the National Environment Agency (NEA), and supported by the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and the Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

This event will provide insights into the opportunities and trends for the waste management market in Singapore and the region, and will be complemented by a discourse into more technical issues in the afternoon.

A networking lunch is included in the full-day programme, which will provide participants with the opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with key stakeholders in the expanding waste management market.

More information and registration at http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/sei/WasteMgtSymp_Brochure_Registn.pdf.

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Bringing together over 13 speakers from Local & International, Marcus Evans’ InnoPak 2011: Revolutionary Packaging (8th & 9th September 2011, Singapore) is a great platform to brainstorm ideas on how to innovate in packaging while achieving environmental sustainability and maximising profitability. This conference focuses on key innovative strategies to improve packaging in today’s competitive business environment. It highlights cost minimisation techniques and the global move towards biodegradable packaging.

The event boasts of an impressive line-up of speakers including industry experts from Diageo, United States of America, Kraft Foods, United States of America, Associated British Foods, Australia, Unilever, Singapore, Reckitt Benckiser, Singapore, Nestle, Singapore, Colgate- Palmolive Company, Thailand, to name a few.

Sign up NOW to be fully equipped to Leveraging on packaging innovation to decrease packaging costs, enhance sustainability and increase sales!

For more information, please contact Ms. Chew Wan T:+603-2723-6748 E: LeeC@marcusevanskl.com

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Time: 4 -5.30pm

Venue: MEWR Theatrette , Environment Building, #4-00, Singapore 228231

Speaker: Professor Jim Baird, Director of the Glasgow Caledonian University’s Caledonian Environment Centre (CEC)

Zero Waste has become a term widely used in national and regional organisations to support intensive programmes of waste reduction, recycling and recovery. However, the term can generate confusion – is it about no waste to landfill or even the possibility that society become so efficient that no waste is generated?

In reality what really matters is the journey rather than the destination and if regulatory and fiscal policies align to promote waste and its constituent materials as having inherent value then the zero waste dream will, in part, be realised. Professor Jim Baird, Director of the Glasgow Caledonian University’s Caledonian Environment Centre (CEC) will share on some of the key milestones on the journey and set out how Scotland and the rest of the UK have set a course towards a more resource efficient society.

About the Speaker

As a Chartered Waste Manager and Civil Engineer, Professor Jim Baird has been involved in academic, contract research and development contracts and consultancy projects. As part of his academic work he maintains a strong interest in the study of policy drivers in achieving more sustainable waste management practices, and has travelled throughout Europe, North America, and the Far East, in reviewing regional waste strategies. His environmental interests extend to wider sustainability issues with the development of research programmes in carbon management and footprinting, engaging communities in environmental decision making, and the role of sustainable design and practice in construction.

Register at the Singapore Environment Institute website.

Source: Singapore Environment Institute

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Hosted by CareBiz Co. and endorsed by powerful organizations around the world, China International Sustainable Packaging Summit 2011 will take place on January 20th to 21st, 2011 in Beijing, China.

The conference is to reflect the Chinese government’s packaging policies, especially on sustainable packaging, in the coming years. Meanwhile, informative speeches from world leading packaging companies, end-users, packaging material suppliers and professional organizations will share with the delegates their lessons and experiences on doing business in China market, give delegates a unique channel to make a thorough understanding of China sustainable packaging market and the latest research achievements. This summit also aims to providing a communication platform for industry leaders from all over the world to develop their business and meet with potential customers with a group of highly targeted potential customers and partners.

China plays an increasingly important role in global packaging market with incomparable market demand; however, it’s still a long way to go for sustainable packaging. China International Sustainable Packaging Summit 2011 will provide you a good opportunity to identify yourself in the packaging industry, which paves the way for the sustainable development of both the industry and your own business.

For more information, please visit www.carebizasia.com/CISPS or contact Ms. Anne Zhang at +86 21 2216 8387 or annez@carebizasia.com

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The Packaging Council of Singapore (PCS) and Singapore Packaging Agreement (SPA) have put together an elite organising committee to rally the Asian Packaging industry to meet current packaging challenges, build bridges and drive sales through sustainable packaging. The Event called Asia Sustainable Packaging Summit 2010 will be held in the Pines, Singapore on 25 – 26 October 2010 and is supported by the following entities:

a) National Environment Agency (NEA)

b) Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (Sma)

c) Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association (SFMA)

d) World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

e) Asian Packaging Federation (APF)

The conference will also be held in conjunction with the 3R Packaging Awards 2010 and the Singapore Packaging Star Award. Some key stakeholders of the packaging industry, primarily from the food, electronics, pharmaceutical and beauty sectors are expected to attend the event.

Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister For Environment and Water Resources, is the Guest of Honour and will be delivering the Opening Address and presenting the 3R Packaging Awards.

This event aims to develop a new design paradigm to fortify the Asian Packaging industry’s “waste to resources” system and generate ecological, social and economic value. The knowledge acquired is intended to be immediately useful and applicable. The conference is structured as such:

1. Packaging awards to give recognition to signatories who have made outstanding achievements and contributions towards the goals of Singapore Packaging Agreement.

2. Info-centric knowledge sharing among industry players, NGOs, governments and academics across different regions and continents.

3. Dynamic social networking among participants.

4. Educational site visits to functional plants on day 2 such as NEWater Visitor Centre, Semakau Landfill, Tetra Pak and Tuas South Incineration Plant

Packaging is one of the major contributors to urban waste and with increasing population growth and limited landfill and waste management facilities, governments worldwide are searching for ways to reducing packaging waste.

About 300 delegates from the region are expected to attend this event. Delegates may register at www.packagingasia.tpgi.org

For more information please contact:
Fanni Ding
Marketing
DID: +65 6846 2725

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FuturePak 2010

11-12 October 2010

Singapore

FuturePak 2010 is a platform to help you consider innovations and sustainability when making decisions about packaging systems. This event will help you understand where and how your decisions impact the use of resources (energy, waste, land) and production of waste and greenhouse gases.

Attend this event to gain insights on what’s upcoming in the realm of packaging to help your company stay ahead of the curve. The conference will provide critical insights of packaging related professionals on topics ranging from new technologies, sustainability, waste management, novel materials and design to marketing aspects that will help your company rise to the top. Participate and share ideas, get inspired and hear what other people are doing differently when faced with the same challenge

Key Topics to be discussed:

• Focusing on cost-effective packaging to balance the costs whilst improving the quality
• Integrating environmental decision-making into your packaging processes to contribute to a greener and more sustainable life cycle
• Strengthening partnership with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance the packaging processes
• Positioning packaging as the purchase motivator by furthering innovation to gauge consumers’ perspectives of packaging innovation and putting feedback into action
• Identifying the right materials for your product packaging to add value to your product
• Converging on effective methods to reduce packaging waste to save costs and the environment
• Achieving a perfect balance of quality and low-cost operations in your packaging value chain by leveraging on Lean Six Sigma

For more info, please contact the Marketing Exec, Ms. Lee Chew Wan

Telephone: +603 2723 6748

Email: LeeC @marcusevanskl.com

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The 2nd Solid Waste Summit China 2010 will be held on September 16th -17th in Shanghai, China.

2nd Solid Waste Summit China 2010 is expected to gather 200+ top decision makers and experts from the solid waste related industries including National & Regional Government Officials, Environment Service Providers, Plant & Facility Operators, Equipment Manufacturers, System Providers, Technical Solution Providers, Engineering & Construction Companies, Pre-treatment & Recycling Service Providers, Derivatives Trading Operators, Transport Service Providers, Consulting/ Legal/ Accounting Firms, Investment Banks & Venture capitals, Research Institutes and Universities etc.

The high-profile event consisting of one main conference and one workshop, will highlight the policy updates, market trend, investment & financing mechanism, technical innovations and international & regional case studies in terms of MSW Management, Hazardous Waste Treatment, Contaminated Site/Soil Remediation, Sewage Sludge & Leachate Disposal, Food Waste Management, Biomass, WTE, Incineration, LFGTE, Gasification, Anaerobic Digestion, Pre-treatment, MBT, RDF and Recycling, etc to share proven business intelligence and to provide long-term market insights.

2nd Solid Waste Summit China 2010 dedicates itself to providing a leading-edge multinational one-on-one networking, market expanding and informative platform for industry members to explore the sustainable development of urban refuse comprehensive and circular utilization strategies based upon strategic partnership.

For more detailed information, please visit the event official website: http://www.solidwastesummit.com.

Or contact the event organizing committee:

Ms. Tina Tian

Tel: +86 21 5181 5373

Email: tina@igvision.com

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Venue: Naive, 99 East Coast Road

This month, we are gathering all the green groups, societies, businesses and individuals with green values to talk about their plans for 2010, and explore ways we can all work together.

In particular, we are targetting to have ECO (Singapore), SEC, Nature Society (Singapore), Vegetarian Society (Singapore), Social Innovation Park, Food for All, green societies from the various tertiary institutions, various businesses, and individuals already well known in the green sphere. As always, everyone is welcome!

Let us have a meaningful greater conversation about what we can do together! Do spread the word, and we hope to see you there!

Foodwise, Naive has kindly put together a special three-course menu at the price of $18+ for those wishing to dine there.

How to get there: By bus- 10, 12, 14, 32, 40; By car- parking is available at Katong Mall and Katong Village

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(We are selling Al Gore’s new book, Our Choice, at Green Drinks to raise fund for the Haiti Earthquake relief operations. Have 40 copies of the book to sell at $50 each. 100% of profits will go to the Singapore Red Cross who will channel it to the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies.)

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