IFAT Munich 2024

IFAT Munich—The World's Leading Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies boasts a high international presence and an impressive number of exhibitors and visitors. IFAT Munich is known as a industry platform for presentations and innovation in the water, sewage, waste and raw materials sector. All relevant key-players will present their latest products and services on environmental solutions. The technical supporting program is free of charge.

Jens Loschwitz

Geschäftsführer/Justitiar
BDE
Photo Jens Loschwitz
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Jens Loschwitz ist Geschäftsführer des BDE Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungs-, Wasser- und Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V.. Zu seinem Aufgabengebiet gehört neben dem Umweltrecht und der Klima- und Energiepolitik u.a. auch das Arbeitsrecht. Er war zuvor mehrere Jahre als Rechtsanwalt einer Wirtschaftskanzlei tätig und verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung im bundespolitischen Umfeld.

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GPP – Best Practice from Stuttgart and Munich

Jens Loschwitz, Florian Sorg, Vanessa Tschapke

Despite the immense potential for climate and resource protection that could be unlocked using recycled raw materials, Green Public Procurement (GPP) remains largely neglected in Germany. Yet, GPP is already possible today – if administration and policymakers act decisively. The circular economy strategy of the state capital Stuttgart demonstrates how the potential of GPP can be utilized.
Financing
Circular Economy
Recycling of substances and materials
BDE Stage (A6.241)
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Panel discussion
German
Conference

CCU/CCS: Roundup and Outlook

Sarah Endres, Dr. Aliaksandra Shuliakevich, Jan Ochmann, Frau Nicole Herold, Stefanie Jacobi, Jens Loschwitz

At the end of 2025, for the first time, Germany established a legal framework for carbon management with the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Act. Nevertheless, the ramp-up of a functioning CO₂ value chain still faces fundamental challenges. This expert panel will highlight the opportunities and obstacles in managing CO₂.

Europa
Recycling of substances and materials
BDE Stage (A6.241)
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Panel discussion
German
Conference

Commercial Waste Ordinance: Utilizing an important source of raw materials

Dr. Henner Buhck, Isabella Lemperle, Andreas Dous, Bastian Maier, Jens Loschwitz

The amendment to the German Commercial Waste Ordinance is being delayed. But speed is essential: The largely untapped raw material potential of the valuable material stream from the commercial sector must be utilized for the circular economy. Recycled raw materials are of strategic importance, not least for a more resilient production location in Germany.
Circular Economy
Recycling of substances and materials
BDE Stage (A6.241)
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Panel discussion
German
Conference
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