Plastic recycling is promoted in numerous countries, particularly those with developed economies, due to environmental awareness, resource scarcity, and waste management challenges. The global recycled plastic market is expected to expand significantly due to the numerous incentives and requirements for recycling. Despite the significant potential, businesses continue to encounter numerous obstacles in their efforts to enter the market, including quality standards, product design, technology, pricing, and materials for recycling.
The virtual market talk "Switch to Green: Sustainable Value Chain for Recycled Plastic" will provide chances for participation in regional dialogue and interaction among enterprises in the plastic sector.
What you'll learn
- Overview of the recycled plastic market.
- Challenges and solutions for the recycled industry.
- Practical experience from plastic recycling businesses.
Agenda
Moderator: Ms. Mylene Abiva, ASEAN Access Ambassador, Chairperson of Women’s Business Council Philippines
Time
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Activities
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09.30 – 09.35
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Registration
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09.35 – 09.45
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Opening remarks by main organizer
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09.45 – 10.00
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Recycled plastic market: Global trends and business opportunities
Mr. Nguyen Huu Hieu, Co-Founder and CEO, FiinGroup, Vietnam
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10.00 – 10.10
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Material requirements, technologies and quality standards for accessing recycled plastic market.
Ms. Dian Kurniawati, Founder & Director Tridi Oasis Group and ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling, Indonesia
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10.10 – 10.20
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Regional cooperation for recycled plastic value chain development.
Mr. Teerasak Wongpiya, Director, International Academy of Genius, Thailand.
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10.20 – 11.00
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Panel discussion: Sustainable value chain for recycled plastic
· Materials: Requirements for product design and waste separation.
· Production: Technology and pricing issues
· Trade: Quality standards and trade regulations.
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11.00 – 12.00
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Q&A section
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Closing
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Co-organizers:
- Agency for Private Enterprise and Cooperative Development (APED), Vietnam
- The Office of SMEs Promotion (OSMEP), Thailand
- Institute of Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED), Thailand
- Women's Business Council, Philippines