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Join academics, students, industry professionals and sustainability experts for a concentrated day of discussion, innovation and practical solutions shaping the future of plastics.
What you can expect at PRAS
- High calibre speakers from academia and industry
- Concurrent sessions covering diverse topics
- A strong focus on innovation and practical outcomes
- An exhibitor area showcasing new projects and technologies
- A free to attend format designed to open access to everyone
- Hosted at leading UK university venue
Sponsors & Partners
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About the Event
PRAS is a one-day event designed to connect academics, students, industry professionals and sustainability experts through high quality research, practical insights and meaningful discussion. The event showcases work that supports better design, use, reuse and recovery of plastics. With multiple conference sessions, high calibre
speakers and a focused exhibitor area, PRAS offers a clear space to explore new developments, build connections and discover solutions that support better outcomes for plastics and the environment.”
Schedule
9 July 2026
Time
Topic
Time/Topic
09:45
Registration and Refreshment
10.30
Chairperson’s Introduction and welcome on behalf of BPF (Jamie Riley, Robinson Packaging)
10.40
Building a Sustainable Future Through Plastics (Tony Ryan, Sheffield University)
11.05
BPF Sustainability Update Including Global Treaty (Martha Beirne, BPF)
11.30
Tea and Coffee Break
12.00
Greenwashing. How to promote about your sustainability wins without greenwashing (Robin Kent, Tangram Technologies)
12.25
How Biobased Can Help You Achive Net Zero (Dr Jen Vanderhoven, BBIA)
12.50
Networking Lunch
13.50
Putting Solar Panel in Your Facilities – Lessons Learnt (Kerry Mole, Renolit)
14.20
AI technologies for sustainability transformation (TBC)
14.50
Panel Discussion: Educating your staff on sustainability (Celli Lloyd, AXA Climate School | Geoff Mackey, Chamerion | Niall Collins, IOSS)
15.20
Event wrap-up
9 July 2026
Time
Topic
Time/Topic
09.45
Registration and Refreshment
10.30
Chairperson’s Introduction
10.35
Welcome on behalf of the BPF (Philip Law, BPF)
10.40
Update from Government (TBC)
11.05
Trends in Recycled Polymer (Davi Dos Santos and Michael McDermott, S & P Global Commodity Insights)
11:30
Tea and Coffee Break
12.00
Update from the BPF (Helen Jordan, BPF)
12.25
Legislative Update (TBC)
12.50
Networking Lunch
13.50
How AI can work for recycling companies in the UK (TBC)
14.15
Transforming recycled event carpet into stylish, interlocking furniture (Tristan Hessing Future Makers)
14.30
End of Life Waste Directive (TBC)
14.50
Panel Discussion – How to simulate Investment in the UK Recycling Sector (Ahmed Detta, Enviroo | Clover Walton, Faerch | Gavin Anderson, Veolia | Katerina Garyfalou, Clean Planet Energy)
15.20
Event wrap-up
Schedule
- Day 1
- July 9, 2024
- University in Sheffield, England
07.30
Main Arena
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Stage 2
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Learn from the Experts
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Direct Benefits
Join Community
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Brand Visibility
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Market Research
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Friends & Clients
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Testimonials
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