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Reusable Catering Materials Conference – February 11, 2025 – Mechelen
February 11 @ 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Free
Are you organizing events and seeking tips & tricks on reusable catering materials? Learn from the approaches, systems, and offerings of fellow event organizers, municipal authorities, and suppliers. On Tuesday, February 11, OVAM and Fost Plus are organizing the 3rd edition of a conference on reusable catering materials at LAMOT in Mechelen.
Attendees can choose from 10 sessions throughout the afternoon, featuring over 30 speakers from within and outside the event sector. Explore a mini fair with more than 30 stands featuring advisors, providers of reusable catering materials, washing facilities, (digital) deposit systems, providers of low-packaging beverages (tap systems), and some service providers. The conference is free, but registration is required.
Throughout the event, you’re welcome to visit the mini fair, discover offerings, and engage with suppliers of reusable catering materials, washing facilities, deposit systems, providers of low-packaging beverages (tap systems), and service providers.
Schedule:
- 11:00 AM – Mini Fair Opens
- 12:00 PM – Sandwich Buffet Opens
- 1:00 PM – 2:10 PM – Plenary Session
- Welcome Address by Werner Annaert, Director-General (OVAM)
- Policy Considerations: An overview of current and future regulations in Belgium and Europe regarding reusable catering materials and selective collection. Presented by Lore Claes (OVAM)
- Why Reusable? Insights from experts in the field of reuse systems across various sectors. Featuring Prof. Dr. Els Du Bois (University of Antwerp), Tom Domen (made.), and Annelies Scholaert (OVAM).
- Reuse at Sport Events in Paris: Learn from Paris’ journey implementing strategies to reduce disposable packaging at major events. Presented by Lila Durix (City of Paris, in English).
- 2:15 PM – 2:55 PM – Session 1
- Choose from:
- Workshop for Local Governments: Analyzing current regulations in practice.
- How to Cost-Efficiently Organize the Logistics Process.
- Educating Visitors to Promote Desired Behavior.
- Providing Tap Water at Your Event.
- Choose from:
- 2:55 PM – 3:45 PM – Break – Visit the Mini Fair
- 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM – Session 2
- Choose from:
- How to Organize an Event with Reusable Tableware.
- On-Site vs. External Dishwashing: Pros and Cons.
- The Municipal Role in Coordination.
- Choose from:
- 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM – Session 3
- Choose from:
- Achieving 90% Return: Comparing Return Systems.
- Organizing Reusable Tableware at Municipal Events.
- Selective Collection at Events: Do’s and Don’ts.
- Choose from:
- 5:30 PM – Reception – Visit the Mini Fair
- 6:30 PM – Conference Ends