Moving towards a circular economy and climate neutrality is a must. Yet, delivering on these objectives require more than simply ambitious targets but effective measures to transition towards a greener and more resilient industry. Recycling plays a key role by closing the loop and thus saving both valuable resources and substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Join Recyclers Talks #1 to discuss what needs to be done to deliver on Europe’s Green Agenda.

Keynote Interventions (16h00 – 16h30)  

• Cinzia VEZZOSI, President of EuRIC - Opening Words
• Maria SPYRAKI, Member of the European Parliament, Co-Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’
• Mattia PELLEGRINI, Head of Unit, DG Environment, Waste Management and Secondary Materials, European Commission

Panel Discussion with Q&As from the audience (16h30 – 17h35)  

• Catherine CHABAUD, Member of the European Parliament
• Stephane ARDITI, Director of Policy Integration and Circular Economy, EEB
• Olivier FRANCOIS, Director for Development of the Galloo Group, Vice President of EuRIC
• Hans van de NES, President of EuRIC Paper Recycling Branch

Concluding remarks (17h35 – 17h45)

• Emmanuel KATRAKIS, Secretary General of EuRIC

The event will be moderated by Kira TAYLOR, Journalist @EURACTIV