{"id":21,"date":"2024-03-25T13:34:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T02:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.csiro.au\/epws24\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2024-09-24T13:16:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T03:16:13","slug":"agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.csiro.au\/epws24\/program\/agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Day 1: Tuesday 6 August 2024<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8:00am\u2013<\/span>9:00am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Registration desk open<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Session 1: Open plenary \u2013 grand ballroom<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9:00am\u20139:30am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Welcome and housekeeping<\/span>: Chris Krishna-Pillay<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome to country<\/span>: Wurundjeri Elder Tony Garvey (Wurundjeri Land Council)<\/span><\/p>\n

Open address:<\/span> Dr Dan Metcalfe<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9:30am\u2013<\/span>10:25am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Panel discussion: The future of plastics: how can we achieve a goal of an 80 percent reduction in plastic waste entering the environment by 2030<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Dr Dan Metcalfe<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Panel members:<\/span> Professor Sujeeva Setunge<\/a> (RMIT University); Chris Foley<\/a> (Australia Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO); Kate Noble<\/a> (WWF Australia); Dr Leonie Walsh<\/a> (Solving Plastic Waste CRC)\u00a0
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10:25am\u201310:45am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Update on Australian plastic flows and trends<\/em><\/a> \u2013 Kyle O\u2019Farrell<\/a> (Blue Environment)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10:45am\u2013<\/span>11:20am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MORNING TEA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Session 2: Parallel sessions<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Session A-1: Perth room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Health implications of plastics in our ecosystem<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Professor Magdalena Plebanski<\/a>\u00a0(RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session B-1: Sydney room<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Microplastics<\/em><\/div>\n
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Session C-1: Brisbane room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Environmental detection and remediation<\/em>
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Facilitator: Professor Andrew Ball<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Professor Deborah Glass<\/a> (Monash University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Pollution by nano and microplastics in the workplace and health<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Scott Wilson<\/a> (AUSMap)<\/p>\n

The state of knowledge on microplastic pollution in Australia: sources, sinks and future directions<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Professor Andrew Ball<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Field based detection and remediation strategies for microplastics<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Associate Professor Mayur Garg<\/a> (Northern Health Hospital)<\/span><\/p>\n

Microplastics and human gut health<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Catherine Rees<\/a> (Melbourne Water)<\/div>\n
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Dr Julia Jaeger<\/a> (Eurofins ANZ)<\/p>\n

Advancing microplastic analysis: from laboratory inception to accreditation<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Kirsty Wilson<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/p>\nNano and microparticles (polystyrene and silica) interactions with the immune system\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n

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Tanveer Adyel<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/p>\n

Plastics in coastal wetlands \u2013<\/em> a double-edged sword<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Fereshteh Nayyeri<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n

Advancements in AI for automated marine litter detection and management<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Professor Magdalena Plebanski<\/a>\u00a0(RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Polystyrene nano and microparticles interactions with the lung\u200b<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Professor Bing-Jie Ni<\/a> (UNSW)<\/p>\n

Sustainable microplastics management: capture, upcycling and utilisation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Phoebe Lewis<\/a> (EPA Victoria)<\/p>\n

Emerging contaminants program at EPA Victoria<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Elvis Okoffo<\/a> (The University of Queensland)<\/p>\n

Analysis of micro- and nano-plastics in environmental samples by pyrolysis gas chromatography mas spectrometry<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Mehran Rashti<\/a>\u00a0and Dr Xiangyu Liu (Griffith University)<\/p>\n

Microplastic pollution in agricultural lands<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Mike Williams<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n

Managing the risks of microplastics when they don\u2019t reach the ocean<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Professor Megh Mallavarapu<\/a> (The University of Newcastle)<\/span><\/p>\n

Microplastic pollution and remediation strategies: challenges and solutions<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Professor Nicky Eshtiaghi<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/p>\n

Magnetic MOF-based adsorbent for effective removal of microplastics<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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12:30pm\u2013 12:45pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Facilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Facilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span>\n

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Facilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12:45pm\u20131:35pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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LUNCH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Session 3: Parallel sessions<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1:35pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session A-2: Perth room<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Medical plastics<\/em><\/div>\n
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Session B-2: Sydney room<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Agricultural plastics<\/em><\/div>\n
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Session C-2: Brisbane room<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Construction and built environment<\/em><\/div>\n
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Renae McBrien<\/a> (Queensland Children\u2019s Hospital)<\/span><\/p>\n

CODE GREEN \u2013 Tackling the impact of single use plastic in the health care sector<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Isabel Axi\u00f6<\/a>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b (RMCG)<\/p>\n

Farming with plastic: current landscape, challenges, innovations and future pathways<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vani Naidoo<\/a> (InfraGroup)<\/p>\n

Recycled plastic in construction<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Trevor Thornton<\/a> (Deakin University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Plastic waste in healthcare: what is happening internationally \u2013 how and why<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Stuart Gordon<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n

Sprayable biodegradable mulch<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Mohammad Saberian<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/p>\n

Repurposing healthcare waste: transforming plastic-based PPE into construction materials<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Helen Jarman<\/a> (Medcycle)<\/span><\/p>\n

Closing the loop: Medcycle\u2019s roadmap for effective plastic recycling in healthcare<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gavin Crawford<\/a> (Bundaberg Regional Council)<\/span><\/p>\n

Trickle tape problems and the solution<\/em>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Associate Professor Dilan Robert<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/p>\n

Transforming municipal solid wastes with plastics for constructing roads\u00a0<\/a> \u00a0<\/em> \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Leonie Walsh<\/a> (Solving Plastic Waste CRC)<\/p>\n

Medical waste: challenges and missed opportunities<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stefanie Thoo<\/a> (Pro-Pac Group)<\/p>\n

Closing the loop: cultivating a circular economy for agricultural soft plastics<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Chamila Gunasekara<\/a> and Dr Yuguo Yu<\/a> (RMIT University)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Virtual material lab for design of concrete incorporating plastic wastes<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Thomas Loh<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Upcycling of polymer composites<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2:45pm\u20133:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Facilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/td>\nFacilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Facilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3:00pm\u20133:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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AFTERNOON TEA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Session 4: Parallel sessions<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session A-3: Perth room<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Plastics in food packaging<\/em><\/div>\n
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Session B-3: Sydney room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Plastic waste management and recycling: current state of the art<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Suzanne Toumbourou<\/a> (ACOR)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session C-3: Brisbane room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Bioplastics\/renewable plastic production: challenges and opportunities<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitators: Dr Albert Ardevol Grau<\/a> (CSIRO) and Professor Namita Choudhury<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Pete Cass<\/a> (Enzide Technologies)<\/span><\/p>\n

The next generation of biodegradable plastics: the key challenges for biodegradable plastics and how Enzide is addressing the problem<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Helen Millicer<\/a> (One Planet Consulting)<\/p>\n

Are we sleepwalking or managing our plastics future?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Colin Scott<\/a> (Bioplastics Innovation Hub, CSIRO-Murdoch University)<\/span><\/p>\n

The CSIRO\/Murdoch Bioplastics Innovation Hub<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Mehran Ghasemlou<\/a> (Deakin University)<\/span><\/p>\n

A roadmap for bioplastics adoption in food packaging<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jim Coulston<\/a> (Vinyl Council of Australia)<\/span><\/p>\n

PVC waste management and recycling: current state of the art<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Professor Bronwyn Laycock<\/a> (The University of Queensland)<\/p>\n

The degradation and biodegradation of biodegradable plastics at end of life<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Associate Professor Steven Pratt<\/a> (The University of Queensland)<\/span><\/p>\n

Capacity building for a sustainable plastics future<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Melissa Skidmore<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

The PVC Analyser<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Shaman Gaspar<\/a> (Infors HT)<\/span><\/p>\n

Bioprocess trends and solutions, facing the challenges encountered in biopolymer production<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Dr Leonie van \u2018t Hag<\/a> (Monash University)<\/p>\n

Tailoring food waste feedstocks for enhanced biopolymer production for use in soft plastics<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Ylias Sabri<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/p>\n

Green innovations: recycling PVDF, PET, and EVA from end-of-life solar panels <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Valentina Hurtado McCormick<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Bioprospecting microalgae and cyanobacteria from wastewaters to produce sustainable plastics<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Rajkamal Balu<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Biodegradable composite films with antibacterial properties for packaging applications<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Ahmad Kandjani<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n

The airy challenge: transforming expanded polystyrene waste into value<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Professor Naba Dutta<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Eco-bio sanitary pads: reducing period poverty and advancing environmental sustainability<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dennis Fay<\/a> (Salty Monkeys)<\/span><\/p>\n

Harnessing community and technology for marine debris management<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rowan Williams<\/a> (BASF\/Australasian Bioplastics Association)<\/span><\/p>\n

The value of certification for the growth of the bioplastics market in Australasia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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4:40pm\u20134:55pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Facilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/td>\nFacilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Facilitated Q&A session with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Session 5: Posters<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5:00pm\u20136:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Posters<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6:45pm<\/span>\u201310:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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EVENING DINNER<\/span><\/h5>\n

Facilitator \u2013<\/span> Professor Xavier Mulet<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentation \u2013 Infinite plastic recycling<\/em> by<\/span> Vanessa Vongsouthi<\/a> (Samsara Eco)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Day 2 Wednesday 7 August 2024<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8:30am\u20139:00am<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Registration desk open<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Session 1: Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) plenary \u2013 grand ballroom<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9:00am\u20139:20am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Welcome and housekeeping:<\/span>\u00a0Chris Krishna-Pillay<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Open address: Amelia Fyfield<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9:20am\u201310:30am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Panel discussion: Envisioning 2030 \u2013 the pivotal role of Southeast Asian countries in ending plastic waste<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Andrea Sosa Pintos<\/a>\u00a0(CSIRO)<\/p>\n

Panel members: Dr Wijarn Simachaya<\/a> (Thailand Environment Institute); Dr Asira Fuongfuchat<\/a> (National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand (MTEC)); Nguyen Thanh Lam<\/a> (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, MONRE Vietnam); Rocky Pairunan<\/a> (NPAP Indonesia); Dr Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti<\/a> (Bappenas)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10:30am\u201311:05am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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MORNING TEA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Session 2: Parallel sessions <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11:05am<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session A-4: Perth room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

How can Australia increase its speed in transitioning to a circular economy?<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Dr Simran Talwar<\/a> (UTS)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session B-4: Sydney room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Understanding the life cycle of plastics: data and metrics<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Gavin Walker<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session C-4: Brisbane room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Unifying efforts: setting standards and best practice for ending plastic waste<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Helen Millicer<\/a> (One Planet Consulting)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Richard Smith<\/a> (AMCOR)<\/span><\/p>\n

Driving circularity of flexible packaging in Australia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tu Xayachak<\/a> (RMIT University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Life-cycle assessment: its applications and limitations in plastic waste management<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Naomi Boxall<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n

Standards in the circular economy transition<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Heinz Schandl<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Accelerating the Circular Economy for plastics: collaborative networks and transition management for sustainable innovation<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Narges Emami<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Material flow analysis of plastic in Australia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ben Russell<\/a> (Standards Australia) and\u00a0<\/span>Dr Maja Arsic<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Circular economy standards for the APEC region<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr Ian Dagley<\/a> (Solving Plastic Waste CRC)<\/span><\/p>\n

Industry-driven research collaborations to solve Australia\u2019s plastic waste problem<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Jeroen Wassenaar<\/a> (Cleanaway)<\/span><\/p>\nRecycled content traceability for circular plastics<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n

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Tim Kaliyanda<\/a> (Licella)<\/p>\n

Best practice in the emerging advanced recycling sector<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kylie Hughes (DESI, QLD)<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentation title to be confirmed<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Peter Bury<\/a> (Chemistry Australia)<\/span><\/p>\n

Measuring what matters<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Facilitated panel discussion with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Facilitated panel discussion with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Facilitated panel discussion with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12:30pm\u20131:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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LUNCH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Session 3: Parallel sessions<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session A-5: Perth room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Achieving change through behaviour and policies<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Dr Andrea Walton<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Session B-5: Sydney room<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Design for circularity \u2013 panel discussion<\/em><\/div>\n
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Session C-5: Brisbane room<\/strong><\/h5>\n

International approaches to integrated systems<\/em><\/p>\n

Facilitator: Rocky Pairunan<\/a> (NPAP Indonesia)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Phoebe Ashe<\/a> (NSW EPA)<\/p>\n

NSW plastics: policy and behaviour change<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Associate Professor Geoff Germon<\/a> (Talon Technology Pty Ltd)<\/span><\/p>\n

You can make some clever things from plastic waste, but the current plastic parts aren\u2019t one of them<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cameron Hutchison<\/a> (DCCEEW)<\/p>\n

Presentation title coming soon<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Alieena Mathew<\/a> (Griffith University)<\/p>\n

Voluntary approaches to reducing single use plastic \u2013 what works<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Associate Professor Simon Lockrey<\/a> (RMIT)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Asira Fuongfuchat<\/a> (National Metal and Materials Technology Center)<\/p>\n

SAFE-CE: MTEC\u2019s safe circular plastic initiative<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr Tori Seydel<\/a> (Griffith University)<\/p>\n

Delivering a coordinated effort across local government areas (LGAs)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aisha Poole<\/a> (Penrith City Council)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Nugroho Adi Sasongko<\/a> (National Research and Innovation Agency, BRIN)<\/span><\/p>\n

Navigating plastic sustainability: strategies, technologies, and environmental impact<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ryan Collins<\/a> (Planet Ark)<\/p>\n

Eliminating plastic waste: strategies for change with a stockpile of positivity<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dennis Fay<\/a> (Salty Monkeys)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dang Nguyet Anh<\/a> (NPAP Vietnam)<\/p>\n

Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic pollution control in the region<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Edmund Tamwoy<\/a> (Crystal Ailan)<\/span><\/p>\n

Crystal Ailan recycling \u2013 a remote perspective<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sean Trewick<\/a> (Green Collective)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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14:00\u201314:40<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Facilitated panel discussion with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Facilitated panel discussion with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Facilitated panel discussion with presenters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2:40pm\u20133:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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AFTERNOON TEA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Session 4: Symposium wrap-up <\/span>\u2013 g<\/span>rand ballroom<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3:15pm\u2013<\/span>4.30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Interactive networking wrap-up session facilitated by Chris Krishna-Pillay<\/a> (CSIRO)<\/span><\/p>\n

Closing keynote by Matt Genever<\/a> (Sustainability Victoria): A circular future for plastics<\/em><\/p>\n

Poster prizes announced!<\/span><\/p>\n

Symposium partners: final words from Professor Chengrong Chen<\/a> (Griffith University), Professor Xavier Mulet<\/a>\u00a0(RMIT University)\u00a0and <\/span>Dr Deborah Lau<\/a> (CSIRO).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Symposium end<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

4.30pm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

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