The hybrid event hosted prominent politicians, experts, and high-level EU officials including Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Anna Hubáčková, Minister of Environment of the Czech Republic, Aurel Ciobanu Dordea, the Commission’s Director for Circular Economy, DV ENV, and the heads of the organising associations Peter Kurth, President of FEAD and Michal Stieber, Chairman of ČAObH Executive Committee.
The event was split into three parts and the first part explained how energy recovery from residual, non-recyclable waste can contribute to energy security and was supported by evidence provided from industry experts and followed by a panel discussion. In the second part more experts discussed the current opportunities and challenges of recycling, while the third round of discussions focused on the economy and climate.
