The EU-funded PPI4Waste project, which explores mechanisms to overcome barriers to public procurement of innovation in the waste sector, is hold a free workshop in Brussels (Belgium) on 29 October 2015. The event will gather experts in public procurement of innovation (PPI), partners of the PPI4Waste project, public authorities and other relevant actors to discuss the needs and solutions for PPI in the field of waste and material resources.

Topics like the collect and treatment of bio-waste, the management of bulky waste, the decision support systems for waste management and the plastics separation will be tackled down, with the presentation of case-studies.

The event will also see the launch of the project's Interest Group and Purchasing Community. Entry to the event is free of charge but places are limited, and registration is required.

For more information, download the programme below. To register for the event, click here.