For Immediate Release
New Conference Explores State of the Circular Economy in the U.S.
On November 7 and 8, 2017 the first International Circular Economy Conference and Exhibition (ICE-CON)
will be held in Santa Clara, California. The program focuses on what needs to be done to make the vision
of zero waste to landfill a reality. On the agenda are best-practice reports, panel discussions on
controversial issues and the latest news from the lab. ICE-CON is organized by Messe DÄsseldorf North
America (MDNA) and Freesen & Partner, two companies specialized in creating highly effective
marketplaces.
On average, more than 50% of the 254 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in the U.S.
on an annual basis are landfilled. To many this is a waste. "When we look at waste from the standpoint of
resource recovery, it becomes more than a local liability", says Dr. Ines Freesen, Managing Director of ICECON co-organizer Freesen & Partner. "Security of supply with affordable raw materials and energy have
an impact on the competitiveness of the national economy. In this respect, waste can become an urban
mine which can be exploited while doing good for the environment." The concept of "urban mining",
secondary raw materials and energy recovery from trash are key topic areas of the 2017 ICE-CON.
California has made it its mission to divert 75% of its MSW from landfill by 2020. A landfill ban on organics
is already in place. "This makes California an ideal venue for ICE-CON", says Thomas H. Mitchell, President
of Messe DÄsseldorf North America. "Naturally, the issues are of relevance to every community around
the country, and a good portion of our speakers, exhibitors and delegates will also come from Europe."
Organizations interested in having a presence at ICE-CON, making a contribution to the program and
helping to spread the message of the circular economy should contact the organizers.
Conference website: www.ice-con.com
More information:
Dr. Ines Freesen, Freesen & Partner, [email protected], ph. +49-152-533-65695
Alexander Duering, MDNA, [email protected], ph. +1-312-621-5808
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About ICE-CON
The first International Circular Economy Conference & Exhibition (ICE-CON) will be held on November 7 to
8, 2017 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. The program focuses on the benefits and
challenges of the circular economy. Major topic areas include: forward-thinking waste treatment
programs, "urban mining", secondary raw material production, energy recovery from waste, single vs.
multi-stream recycling, and leading-edge recycling technology. ICE-CON promotes a truly international
exchange of ideas that will help US companies be at the forefront of the zero waste to landfill movement.
About Messe DÄsseldorf North America
Messe DÄsseldorf North America (MDNA) is part of the Messe DÄsseldorf Group of Companies, one of the
world's largest organizers of international trade shows, operating in a broad range of industries in North
America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Over 20 of Messe DÄsseldorf's shows are the most important in
the world for their respective industries
About Freesen & Partner
Freesen & Partner is a privately held consulting and event management firm with a 20-year track record
of launching successful conferences in the environmental and energy sector in Europe and North America.
According to its motto "connecting people in growth markets" Freesen & Partner helps its clients to
develop new markets and grow their businesses.
Media Contacts:
Dr. Ines Freesen, Freesen & Partner, [email protected], ph. +49-152-533-65695
Alexander Duering, MDNA, [email protected], ph. +1-312-781-5180