Comprehensive Plastics Training & Recycling Insights – Plastics SA
Gain in-depth knowledge of plastics, their applications, and sustainability solutions at this expert-led training session on 21st May 2025. Designed for professionals across the plastics, packaging, manufacturing, and recycling industries, this comprehensive program will provide technical insights into the properties, uses, and recyclability of key plastic materials.
Led by Annabé Pretorius, Executive: Technical Operations at Plastics SA, this session will cover:
- The full spectrum of plastic families: PET, PE-HD, PE-LD, PVC, PP, Styrenics, and multi-layer materials
- Origins of plastics and advances in bio-plastics and biodegradable materials
- The evolving market for recyclates and circular economy strategies
- Challenges & opportunities in the recycling value chain, including waste collection, reuse, mechanical recycling, pyrolysis, and energy recovery
- Material selection processes & compliance with sustainability regulations
This session is tailored for:
- Manufacturers, production managers, and product developers
- R&D teams, quality control professionals, and sustainability managers
- Procurement specialists, recycling facility operators, policymakers, and academic researchers
What You’ll Gain:
- Expert guidance & technical insights into plastics and recycling
- Interactive discussions & case studies on circular economy solutions
- Introduction to the Plastics SA Academy for Learning & Development for continued skill enhancement
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your expertise and contribute to a more sustainable plastics industry!
Eastern Africa Packaging Summit 2025
Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth in the Packaging Industry
Join industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the Eastern Africa Packaging Summit 2025, the region’s premier platform for advancing packaging solutions. Held in collaboration with the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK), this one-day event will bring together key stakeholders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and regulatory developments shaping the future of packaging in East Africa.
Taking place on 21st May 2025, the summit will provide valuable insights on sustainable packaging, digital transformation, compliance, financing, and technological advancements. Expert-led panel discussions and presentations will cover critical topics such as:
- Sustainable Packaging as a Competitive Tool for Market Access
- Compliance with Evolving Regional & Global Packaging Regulations
- Access Strategies for MSMEs: Balancing MOQ and Cost
- Financing Sustainable Packaging Technologies in Eastern Africa
- Smart Packaging & Digital Transformation for MSMEs
- The Future of Food Preservation & Packaging Innovations
- Packaging Design for Circularity & Standards Development
Whether you're an MSME owner, brand manager, regulatory expert, sustainability advocate, technology provider, or packaging professional, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of packaging in the region.
Date: 21st May 2025
