A program has been announced for the 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2018, taking place 17-19 January 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. The event will bring together over 500 international producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, standards bodies, refurbishers, NGOs, regulators and many more.
Speakers scheduled for the event include the influential economist David McWilliams and Professor Jinhui Li, a well-known expert on the circular economy in China.
Workshop topics include: “Lithium Batteries Transport & Safety Issues” and “WEEE Recycling Prospects – State-of-the-Art Data on Stocks and Flows of (Waste) Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Components and Materials in the Urban Mine”
A program of plant tours includes:
– EAR – Elektronik-Altgeräte-Recycling, Pfaffenhofen
– Montanwerke Brixlegg AG, Brixlegg
– Müller-Guttenbrunn, Metran and MBA Polymers Austria, Amstetten/Kematen
The organisers have provided a list of topics.
Topics
Challenges of the Circular Economy
Worldwide take-back schemes, quotas and challenges faced by OEMs
The role of recycling in the achievement of the sustainable development goals
How do countries and electronics manufacturing companies close the recycling loop?
Recycling of critical raw materials
Recycling of renewable energy equipment
Innovation in recycling technologies
Country reports
Supply chain transparency
Safety standards for transportation
Business opportunities and models in emerging markets
Reuse & refurbishment – How about data security?
Which standards, compliance regulations and controls support or fail the industry?
Recycling of hazardous components such as batteries, lamps, LCDs, mercury, etc.
The program also includes powerful speakers:
There will also be a large exhibition area with over 60 booths. “Cocktail receptions and a networking dinner create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, friends and competitors,” say the organisers.
