The Circular Economy – Rational Use of Raw Materials
International Conference
The Circular Economy – Rational Use of Raw Materials
held in Cracow on 18-19 September 2018.
The purpose of this conference is to exchange knowledge and experience on effective methods of management in accordance with the rules of the circular economy and their future directions. On the first day, the subject of the conference will be the rational use of raw materials from primary and secondary sources i.e. metals, energy, chemicals, industrial raw materials, water and biomass including social and economic changes and technological and innovative solutions. On the second day the discussion will focus on implementation of the circular economy: new business models, education, CE indicators, eco-innovation, economic symbiosis and the use of new IT tools. During the conference, the following thematic sessions are planned:
Day 1 – The rational use of raw materials
- Plenary session;
- Models and indicators, critical raw materials;
- The circular use of water;
- The role of energy and raw materials in the development of the circular economy;
- Material from waste – examples;
Day 2 – The circular economy – methods and good practice
- Industrial Symbiosis – including SYMBI project;
- Innovation and the circular economy;
- Instruments supporting a circular and low-carbon economy;
- Use of IT tools in a circular and low-carbon economy;
- Environmental education;
Additionnal information and registration here!