23rd-24th September, hotel "Crowne Plaza", Vilnius 

We hereby invite representatives of Your institution to participate in the conference "Waste Management 2004", organized by "Expozona" in cooperation with Ministry of Environment of Lithuania, ISPA, Environmental Projects Management Agency and Environment Engineering Institute of Kaunas University of Technology.
The Conference goal is to introduce its participants to new trends and tendencies of waste management in Europe, to present relevant development process of regional waste management systems and other specific waste (packaging, unusable vehicles, electrical and electronic equipment and etc) flow management systems in Lithuania. The first experience analysis and the nearest future challenges for municipalities, regional waste management centers, waste handling companies, manufacturers and importers.

What is new in waste management in new Europe?
Is the system of regional waste management successful?
How successful is the implementation of the principle of producer responsibility in waste management? Are automobile, electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers and importers in Lithuania active enough?
Is the introduction of packing and other products fees successful?
What is the role of producers in new waste management system?
Why is the number of automobiles dismantlers decreasing?
What are new requirements for waste management in Lithuania?
How should a waste management specialist prepare an application form for structural funds properly?

These and other questions will be discussed by experts from various environmental institutions, the best waste management specialists from Lithuania and abroad.
The two-day conference will be held on September 23rd to September 24th, 2004, in the hotel "Crown Plaza", Vilnius. There will be an exhibition during the conference where You can introduce Your organization, Your company or Your products and services.
We invite You to participate in this conference. The tentative conference agenda and registration form are attached. Registration forms should be sent by mail to UAB „Expozona“, Panerių g. 51, Vilnius or by fax +370 5 210 56 19