Agenda
- PRAS 2026
- July 9, 2026
- The Wave, University of Sheffield
09.45
Registration and Refreshments
10.30
Introduction & Welcome
In this session BPF Director General Philip Law will welcome attendees
10.40
Government Update
In this session our speaker will provide attendees with an in depth analysis of the latest government initiatives and laws that will affect the plastics recycling industry.
11.05
Trends in Recycled Polymer
In the session our speakers will present on current trends in recycled polymer supply as well as their thoughts on what the future will hold.
11.30
Tea & Coffee Break
12.00
Update from the BPF
In this session the BPF’s own Helen Jordan will provide an update on behalf of the BPF on the BPF’s initiatives and reports for the recycling industry
12.50
Networking Lunch
13.50
How AI can work for recycling companies in the UK
Jonathan Attwood from IPL Brightgreen will explore their experiences of working with AI and will examine how AI can work for the recycling industry
14.15
Transforming recycled event carpet into stylish, interlocking furniture
Tristan Hessing will present on the topic of Future Makers Horners award winning chair. He will present about the product and what makes it so innovative.
14.30
End of Life Waste Directive
This session will explore the end of life waste directive and what it means for the recycling industry in the UK.
14.50
Panel Discussion - How to simulate Investment in the UK Recycling Sector
Our panel of experts will explore what can be done to stimulate investment in the UK recycling sector
15.20
Roundup and Close
- PRAS 2026
- July 9, 2026
- The Wave, University of Sheffield
09.45
Registration and Refreshments
10.30
Chairperson's Introduction and welcome on behalf of BPF
Our chairperson Jamie Riley will welcome all attendees
10.40
Building a Sustainable Future Through Plastics
11.05
BPF Sustainability Update Including Global Treaty
The BPF’s own Martha Beirne will provide an update on the latest news on the global treaty and other BPF sustainability initiatives
11.30
Tea & Coffee Break
12.00
Greenwashing. How to promote about your sustainability wins without greenwashing
Dr Robin Kent will explore the best ways for companies to promote their sustainability successes.
12:25
Bio-Based Innovation for Net Zero, National Resilience and Economic Growth
In this session our speaker will talk about biobased plastics role in helping the plastics industry and wider economy achieve net zero objectives
12.50
Networking Lunch
13.50
Putting Solar Panel in Your Facilities - Lessons Learnt
Kerry Mole from Renolit will provide the audience with an insight into their solar panel project and how this has benifited them
14.50
Panel Discussion - Educating your staff on sustainability
Our panel will explore the best ways to educate your staff on sustainability
15.20
Roundup and Close
Agenda
9 July 2026
Education and Training in Manufacturing: Levelling Up the Workforce and Bridging the Skills Gap
Time
Topic
Time/Topic
09:45
Registration and Refreshment
10:30
Chairperson’s Introduction
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
10:35
Welcome on behalf of the BPF
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
10:40
Update from Government
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
11:05
Trends in Recycled Polymer
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
11.30
Tea and Coffee Break
12.00
Update from the BPF
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
12:25
PPWR
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
12:50
Networking Lunch
13:50
How AI can work for recycling companies in the UK
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:15
Transforming recycled event carpet into stylish, interlocking furniture – The Horners Award Winner
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:15
Transforming recycled event carpet into stylish, interlocking furniture – The Horners Award Winner
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:30
End of Life Waste Directive
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:50
Panel Discussion – How to simulate Investment in the UK Recycling Sector
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
15:20
Close
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
9 July 2026
Education and Training in Manufacturing: Levelling Up the Workforce and Bridging the Skills Gap
Time
Topic
Time/Topic
09:45
Registration and Refreshment
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
10:30
Chairperson’s Introduction and welcome on behalf of BPF
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
10:40
Building a Sustainable Future Through Plastics
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
11:05
BPF Sustainability Update Including Global Treaty
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
11:30
Tea and Coffee Break
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
12:00
Greenwashing. How to promote about your sustainability wins without greenwashing
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
12:25
How Biobased Can Help You Achive Net Zero
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
12:50
Networking Lunch
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
13:50
Putting Solar Panel in Your Facilities – Lessons Learnt
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:20
AI technologies for sustainability transformation
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:20
AI technologies for sustainability transformation
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:50
Panel Discussion: Educating your staff on sustainability
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
14:50
Panel Discussion: Educating your staff on sustainability
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.
15:20
Close
short description of each topic
sponsorship brochure.