Webinar Free

Focus on Bioplastics in packaging

1pm – 2.30pm 19 November 2020

You are invited to join us for the sixth in our series of monthly virtual events when we will focus on bioplastics in packaging. This event will explore a number of natural materials, their application as packaging materials and their contribution to a more sustainable world.

You will hear from:

Sally Beken, Knowledge Transfer Manager Polymers, KTN, on bio-based packaging
Sarah Greenwood, Sustainable Packaging and Plastics Specialist, BBIC, on sustainability in packaging
Andy Sweetman, Sales & Marketing Manager, Futamura UK, on Futamura
Paul Mines, CEO, Biome Bioplastics, on Biome Bioplastics

The interactive seminar will also provide the opportunity for Question and Answers and we often hang around at the end for a fun and engaging panel session.

Agenda

13:00	Start and greetings
13:03	Sally Beken will speak for 7 minutes on bio-based packaging
13:15	Sarah Greenwood will speak for 7 minutes on sustainability in packaging
13:30	Andy Sweetman will speak for 7 minutes on Futamura
13:45	Paul Mines will speak for 7 minutes on Biome Bioplastics
14.00	General discussion (always fun!)
14.30	Close

What is the NMA?

The Natural Materials Association (NMA) is the first UK body to represent the breadth of natural materials and its primary objective is to raise awareness of innovative uses of natural materials, develop a knowledge exchange between materials scientists, product designers and those in industry and education. If you are interested, want to learn about natural materials and get to know some NMA members, why not register for the event?