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Paperworld Middle East

MENAT - Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
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Session date and time:

15 Nov 22 | GST: 03:40 PM - 15 Nov 22 | GST: 04:00 PM

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Paperworld Middle East brings together world-renowned brands and regional players for an exciting three-day showcase, providing the ideal space to network, share ideas, source new products and discover new solutions that are sustainable, promote efficiency & productivity, and are cost effective. The exhibition features an exhaustive list of products ranging from office & school supplies to festive decorations & brandable merchandise. Paperworld Middle East is also home to the region’s leading platform for children’s toys and games, Playworld Village (formerly Playworld Middle East).

Session title: The Toys Go Green - Sustainability in Toys and Games
 
Session description:
• Rise of sustainability in toys and games
• Trends to watch (Social activism, plastic packaging, sustainable sourcing, circular shopping, digital shopping)
• Sustainability preferences
• Creating a better tomorrow - toy manufacturers are aiming to make a significant contribution to a better, safer world by reducing the amount of plastic they use.
 
Date and time of the EMI session: 15 November 2022  15.40 – 16:00
 
Name and title of speaker involved: Isam Arshad, Senior Analyst Euromonitor International
 
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