A Circular Economy for Plastics in Canada & the Netherlands
Online | 5th of April 2023Interested in Circular Plastics? Join us virtually at our upcoming Zoom webinar to learn more about current policy approaches and market opportunities in the Netherlands and in Canada. The session will be hosted by Holland Circular Hotspot in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Toronto, Canada.
Our aim is bringing together policy experts, scientists and entrepreneurs across the Dutch and Canadian value chain to discuss the current trends, challenges and developments in circular plastics. Through a panel discussion and Q&A with the live audience, we will also explore collaboration opportunities between both countries.
Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with senior experts and learn more about what it takes to implement a circular economy for plastics.
Register below!

Event Agenda
More speakers will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
16:00 CEST / 10:00 EDT Opening by Ruben Dubelaar, Senior Advisor International Strategy, Holland Circular Hotspot
16:04 / 10:04 EDT Welcome Words by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Toronto, CAN
16:08 / 10:08 EDT Keynote Speech on Waste Management & Plastics Policies in Canada by Colin Isaacs, Executive Director at Canada Circular Hotspot
16:15 / 10:15 EDT Current Developments: Banning Single Use Plastics (SUP) in EU by Arnoud Passenier, Strategic International Advisor at International Department Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, NL
16:20 / 10:20 EDT Exploring latest Technological Trends for improved plastics reuse and recycling with Dr. Esther van den Beuken, Principal Consultant Circular Plastic at TNO, NL
16:30 / 10:30 EDT Showcasing Best Practices in Circular Approach Plastics in NL / CAN with Harmen Otten, Project Manager at Van Werven Recycling
17:45 / 10:45 EDT Panel Discussion with live Q&A
17:00 CEST / 11:00 EDT Outlook and Closing Remarks