INVITATION Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the 3rd International Conference on Final Sinks, which will be held on August 23-26, 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan. The Conference is jointly organized by the National Taiwan University, Vienna University of Technology, and International Solid Waste Association (ISWA). Final sinks have become a critical issue for sustainable material use. The linear throughputs of materials are depleting resources and are a stress on available sinks. For sustainable materials management, we need a broader understanding and new solutions for the production, management and disposal of harmful and non-recyclable material. Extending the scope from the 1st and 2nd Final Sink Conferences, this meeting will go beyond landfilling and address wider topics. Both theoretical analyses as well as case studies focusing on the sink issue in the widest sense are welcome. The Conference is intended for companies with extended producer responsibilities, designers of sustainable products, waste management and recycling companies, administrators in the fields of waste management, landfilling and environmental protection, consultants in the fields of waste and environmental management, experts from academia and research & development institutions, and others. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting and inspiring conference in Taipei! Sincerely Yours, Hwong-Wen Ma Paul H. Brunner Chair, Organizing Committee of ICFS 2015 Co-chair, Organizing Committee of ICFS 2015 DATE & LOCATION August 23-26, 2015, Howard Civil Service International House, Taipei, Taiwan CONFERENCE THEME From Product Design to Clean Cycles and Safe Final Sinks (1). Methodologies to follow materials through the economy (2). Design of products and systems in view of clean cycles and final sinks (3). Extended producer responsibility (4). Cross-countries supply chain materials management (5). Waste management focusing on clean cycles (6). Management of Safe final sinks for conventional and nuclear wastes (7). The role of WTE and landfills as sinks (8). Novel utilizations of sink capacity and stocks (9). The competition for sinks (10). Socio economic issues related to materials uses (11). Assessment methods for evaluation of sink services and constraints PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Date Time August August August August 23 24 25 26 SUN MON TUE WED Registration Registration 8 :00 :30 Opening Remark 9 :00 :30 10 :00 Coffee Break :30 Plenary Session 2, 3 :30 12 :00 :30 Lunch 13 :00 :30 Session 1 14 :00 Session 2 Coffee Break :30 15 :00 :30 16 :00 :30 :30 21 :00 Session 10 Lunch Session 11 Session 12 Coffee Break Session 13 Session 14 Session 5 Session 6 Closing Remark :30 :30 Session 9 Session 4 18 :00 20 :00 Session 8 Session 3 17 :00 :30 Session 7 Coffee Break 11 :00 19 :00 Plenary Session 4 Plenary Session 1 Welcome Reception Conference Dinner Technical Visits Program (optional) ACCOMMODATION With the affordable room rates ranking from NTD 1,920 ~ NTD 3,420 per night, the following official hotels is guaranteed to give you a pleasant stay in Taipei. Howard Civil Service International House It offers a comfortable environment combined with professional 5-star service at reasonable fare, definitely an ideal dining, meeting and lodging place. Just Sleep @ NTU Branch A paradise for food lovers, the area offers numerous Taiwanese specialty snacks. Travelers can feel the active life of a city that is full of fun and surprises. *More details please refer to the ICFS 2015 website: www.icfs2015.org.tw REGISTRATION INFORMATION Early Registration Standard Registration （ Until May 31, 2015） (June 1-August 10, 2015） ISWA-member NTD7,680 / EUR192 NTD9,560 / EUR239 Speaker or Poster presenter NTD7,680 / EUR192 NTD9,560 / EUR239 Non-member NTD9,600 / EUR240 NTD12,000 / EUR300 Category Undergraduate or Postgraduate student NTD6,000 / EUR150 Undergraduate or Postgraduate student Excluding the Conference NTD4,000 / EUR 100 Dinner August 24, 2015 **Reduced conference fee for participants from less-developed countries NTD6,000 / EUR150 (LDC) *More details please refer to the ICFS 2015 website: www.icfs2015.org.tw OFFICIAL WEBSITE To see more information and periodic updates about the conference, please visit: www.icfs2015.org.tw CONFERENCE LANGUAGE The official language of the conference is English IMPORTANT DATES FOR REGISTRATION May 31, 2015 Early Bird Registration Deadline August 10, 2015 On-line Registration Deadline IMPORTANT DATES FOR PROGRAM March 1, 2015 Abstract Submission Deadline from April 1 2015 Notification of Acceptance July 1, 2015 Full Paper Submission Deadline Provided by Taipei City Government Dept. of Information and Tourism ABOUT TAIPEI, TAIWAN A Paradise in Culture and Dining Taiwan is a veritable paradise for the true gourmet enjoying fine authentic cuisine from all the different regions of China. Taiwanese people not only master the traditional Chinese specialities, but also continuously develop new culinary treats. Your choices are endless, ranging from light-seasoned Taiwanese dishes to spicy-flavored Sichun dishes. In addition to these delicacies, the unique snacks in the night markets are also irresistible to tourists. Taipei is an exuberant, diverse city with a rich culture and cosmopolitan life. As the political, economic, educational, and recreational center of the country, Taipei offers an array of interesting sights. Visit Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, or take a leisure walk through Raohe Street or Shihlin Tourist Night Market and experience local cuisine as it is— fresh and full of flavor. Taipei also has easy access to attractions such as Beitou hot springs and the Yangminshan National Park as well as the National Palace Museum, one of the world’s renowned museums. CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT Round Table Professional Conference Organizer Liana Liang Tel: +886 2 8785 1068 ext. 123 Fax: +886 2 8785 1018 Email: [email protected] Add: 9F.-2, No. 669, Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City 11061, Taiwan