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Agenda 2023
DAY 1: MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 STAGES OF SUSTAINABILITY: TRANSITION FROM BROAD TERMINOLOGY TO MARKET UNDERSTANDING
- The three R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - hasn’t increased recycling or reduction rates, so a new framework is needed
- Reduction, Compost, Recycled Content, Bio-Content, and Reuse for interpretation of products, design, and end-user needs
- Looking at the examples from each RCRBR and further understanding of life cycle assessment along with case studies
Justine Hanlon
H.B. Fuller Company
H.B. Fuller Company
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SOLUTIONS TO NAVIGATE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES ACROSS THE PACKAGING VALUE CHAIN
1010 - 1035 CHEMICAL RECYCLING OF PLA AS AN END-OF-LIFE OPTION FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
- Discussion on PLA chemical recycling and how it impacts the circular economy
- Examples of successful implementation in the industry and future developments
Lang Phommahaxay
TotalEnergies Corbion
TotalEnergies Corbion
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON POLYLACTIC ACID RECYCLING AND INDUSTRIAL IMPLEMENTATIONS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY ARKEMA
1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON PROMOTING RECYCLABLE & SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS FOR BUILDING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
- Importance of technology in meeting sustainability goals. Comparison between EPR or DRS programs
- Discussion on the role of advanced (also called chemical) recycling in meeting sustainability goals for plastics
- How does good package design fit into plastic recycling success, both mechanical and chemical recycling?
- The key principles of building a comprehensive circularity program that addresses waste and plastics
- Impact of legislation’s requirement for recyclability and recycled content on the market for supply and demand
Sally Houghton | Plastic Recycling Corporation of California
Craig Cookson | American Chemistry Council
Kate Eagles | Association of Plastic Recyclers
Christina Nicholson | Point B Consulting
Craig Cookson | American Chemistry Council
Kate Eagles | Association of Plastic Recyclers
Christina Nicholson | Point B Consulting
1130 - 1155 ADVANCED BIO-CIRCULAR MATERIALS: HIGH-PERFORMANCE AND DURABLE PRODUCTS
- Discussion on PA11, castor-based long-chain polyamides, elastomers, and mono-material
- Bio-based materials that can be molded, extruded, 3D printed, and turned into textiles and films
- Presentation on circular supply chains with talks to create a more durable and circular world
Ryan Zakszeski
ARKEMA
ARKEMA
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED BIOBASED AND RECYCLABLE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 BIO-BASED ADDITIVES TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE & PROCESSING OF BIOPOLYMERS
- Challenges faced with biopolymers while processing the manufacturing of films, sheets, and in injection molding
- Processing challenges may include poor mold release, scratching and scuffing, reduced output rates, wear, etc.
- Bio-based additives to improve the processability and performance of biopolymers whilst maintaining sustainability
Nathan Noyes
Cargill Bioindustrial
Cargill Bioindustrial
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON THE PROCESSING OF BIOPOLYMERS WHILE MAINTAINING A SUSTAINABILITY PROFILE
1400 - 1425 SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS THROUGH ADDITIVES
- Discussion on the need to create plastics that can be recycled indefinitely to support the circular economy
- Plastics degrade and, when recycled, decrease the quality of products that use post-consumer recycled materials
- Additives protect the polymer, preserving the molecular architecture and improving the quality of the final product
Elayna Simmons
Baerlocher
Baerlocher
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON TYPES OF ADDITIVES USED IN THE INDUSTRY AND THEIR BENEFITS
1430 - 1455 BIO-BASED ENGINEERING PLASTICS WITH SUSTAINABILITY, HIGH FUNCTIONALITY, AND TRANSPARENCY
- Introducing “DURABIO™”, a partially bio-based engineering plastic made from plant-derived isosorbide
- Featuring excellent performance, offering higher resistance to scratch, transparency, and weather
- Some examples of environmental load reduction by innovative products and usage for various application
Keiichiro Kanatani
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON BIO-BASED PLASTICS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL PLASTICS
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY POLYFIT
1530 - 1555 ARE "NATURAL" POLYMERS PLANT-DERIVED POLYMERS? - CONSUMERS PERSPECTIVES
- There is an existing consumer trend demanding "natural" materials and products
- Natural is undefined, so what if we look at "plant-based" materials for products
- Study of products made from polymers derived from petroleum, sugar, corn, and wood
Kiersten Muenchinger
University of Oregon
University of Oregon
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON RATINGS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF PLANT-DERIVED POLYMERS
1600 - 1625 MAKING PLASTICS FULLY SUSTAINABLE, THE DECARBONIZED PLASTICS-TO-HYDROGEN PATHWAY
- Waste that cannot be recycled economically, such as soiled, heterogeneous plastic sources, is a major concern
- Waste-to-hydrogen solutions provide a commercially available decarbonized way to cleanly process waste plastics
- Presentation showing business cases of extracting the hydrogen while sequestering the carbon that plastics contain
Jean-Louis Kindler
Ways2H Inc.
Ways2H Inc.
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY FOR CONVERTING WASTE STREAMS INTO GREEN HYDROGEN
1630 - 1655 AUTOMATED VISCOMETERS FOR MEASURING THE DIVIDING LINES AMONG RECYCLED PLASTICS
- Measurements of solution viscosity are a fundamental tool for polymer characterization
- Strong correlation between solution viscosity and molecular weight aids applications selection
- High precision allows solution viscosity to differentiate among similar polymeric materials
David Trowbridge
Cannon Instrument Company
Cannon Instrument Company
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS FOR POLYMER CHARACTERIZATION
1700 - 1725 MICROBAN ANTIMICROBIALS FOR THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
- Master and/or ingredient branding to connect with consumers and drive purchase preference
- Antimicrobial technologies for plastics compounders, processors, and molders to enable increased recyclate use in polymer value chains
- Bespoke formulations to balance safety needs for manufacturing and optimize logistical supply chain and ease of incorporation
- Turnkey support suite including legal, marketing, regulatory, R&D, and field technical support
Michael Ruby
Microban International Ltd
Microban International Ltd
1725 - 1730 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENABLING BRAND LEADERSHIP AND PRODUCT PROTECTION
1730 - 1830 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 GLOBAL EXTENDED PRODUCERS' RESPONSIBILITY DEVELOPMENTS AND WHAT THEY MEAN
- Overview of North American and European Union regulations, including new targets, requirements, and timelines
- Looking at the impacts of the new regulations, including the material value, feedstock availability, and chemical recycling
- Discussion on the transitioning of obligations from the deposit return system PRO to the beverage industry producers
- Canadian new federal and provincial regulations, along with producer efforts towards a centralized PRO across the USA
Adrian Vannahme
Reclay Group
Reclay Group
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON METHODS FOR STREAMLINING THE PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
1010 - 1035 ECO-FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS PROGRESSING CIRCULAR ECONOMY
- Latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable plastics (foaming agents)
- Energy savings and carbon footprint reduction in thermoforming applications (BOPP films)
- Novel solutions advancing the recycling of thermoplastics (NIR detection)
Hendrik Wermter
Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG
Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THERMOPLASTICS AND RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
1040 - 1105 HOW TO CREATE A NET ZERO PLASTIC SOCIETY FROM THE CONVERTORS POINT OF VIEW?
- Plastic converters are able to solve problems and articulate the needs of brand owners and producers
- TFFP, with a high content of recycling materials of at least 30%, is key to solving the needs of brand owners
- Plastic credits and net zero plastics is a key steppingstone to creating a better thin-film recycling ecosystem
- Discussion on a project in Central America with Nestlé for a better environmental perspective for the food industry
Rodrigo Tona
Ternova
Ternova
1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON THE NEED AND SOLUTIONS FOR THIN FILM FLEXIBLE PACKAGING RECYCLING
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY TERNOVA
1130 - 1155 SOLUTION FOR ALLOWING THE RECYCLABILITY OF MULTILAYER/MULTI-MATERIAL FILMS
- Compatibilizer for chemical bonding and dispersion of resins when films are melted and extruded into PIR/PCR pellets
- Liquid phosphite MB ensuring PE is protected through the recycling extrusion stage with retained rheological and color
Vladimir Gritsichine
Ingenia Polymers Corp.
Ingenia Polymers Corp.
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RECYCLING OF MULTILAYER/MULTI-MATERIAL FILMS
1200 - 1225 MECHANICALLY RECYCLED PCR IN FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
- Mechanically recycled, food-grade/LNO-approved post-consumer polyethylene for use in food packaging
- Food-grade recycled material requirements and case studies of PE PCR for incorporation into multilayer packaging
Anna Rajkovic
NOVA Chemicals Corporation
NOVA Chemicals Corporation
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD PACKAGING
1230 - 1255 CLOSING THE LOOP ON MATERIALS COLLECTED AND SORTING: CURBSIDE COLLECTION
- Economics - cost to collect, sort, payments, and volumes to justify investments and value of the material
- Understanding the secondary processing and service-based model in the major metropolitan regions
- Secondary processing for sustainability - achieving optimal bale specification for reclaimers and recyclers
Mike Centers
Titus MRF Services
Titus MRF Services
1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON EFFORTS FOR OPTIMIZING SINGLE-STREAM CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAMS
1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2023:
- Future trends in sustainable plastics and the circular economy
Understand the benefits of eco-friendly plastics to transform the economy into a more sustainable and resource-efficient circular economy. - Exploring the latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable plastics
Gain insight into bio-based and biodegradable materials and applications, bioplastic processing, end-of-life treatment, and sustainability. - Latest research in new materials and packaging solutions for reducing plastic pollution
Assess the technical and operational aspects, such as high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to physical and chemical degradation. - Designing eco-friendly products made from sustainable and recycled materials
Scanning the opportunities in target markets such as automotive, construction, medical, and packaging sectors for multiple industry applications to meet global sustainability targets. - New technologies and automation in manufacturing processes and supply chains
Learn about the latest digital strategies for sustainability improvement, such as the availability of high-quality material data and automation across the product development lifecycle. - Supporting the industry through upcoming regulations and environmental policies
Be the first to hear about policymakers’ efforts to create frameworks that benefit the growth of sustainable plastics.
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