EDI Forum 2023

Presentation

The EDI Forum 2023 is back once again! This time, the Decontamination of Hazardous Substances Forum took place on October 4th, with the goal of bringing together the companies, institutions, and industry professionals to open debate and discuss joint solutions for the topic in question.

Throughout the day, the attendees were able to enjoy our professional program, which included several conference sessions, and networking opportunities.

Program

Wednesday 4th October

8:30h – Accreditation of the participants

9:00h – Welcome and official opening
Mr Johan D’Hooghe, RECYCLING ASSISTANCE & Coordinator of the EDI Working Group on Hazardous Substances

Round table: Persistent organic pollutants (POP)
Ms Marianne Hedberg, MARIANNE HEDBERG MILJÖBYGGE
Mr Enrique García, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Mr Johan D’Hooghe, RECYCLING ASSISTANCE
Moderator: Ms. Polina Maslova, CURIUM

Why are POPs hazardous?
Which POPs should we care about in construction, industrial activities and other urban environments?
Where can we find them?
How to identify POPs and the hazard they represent?
How to decontaminate and handle POPs?
Who should do the identification and decontamination of POP?
What are the key challenges we face in working with these substances?

Coffee break and networking

Round table: Asbestos

Mr Patrick Frye, CARDEM
Mr Kai Salmi, SAP – Finland
Mr Maarten VanBuel, Belgian Asbestos Removal Companies Association
Mr Wesley Princen, AANNEMINGSBEDRIJF PRINCEN
Mr Ad Schaap, VERAS – The Netherlands