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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 NAVIGATING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY WITH INNOVATIVE PLASTIC SOLUTIONS
- Defining the circular economy and addressing its key challenges
- Material and product design considerations to enhance material circularity
- Evaluating the market size for the circular economy and the role of sustainable plastics
Austin Biskner
Plante Moran
Plante Moran
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS AND MATERIAL CIRCULARITY
1010 - 1035 DESIGNING CIRCULAR PRODUCTS USING SUSTAINABLE AND RECYCLED MATERIALS
- Detailing eco-design concepts aligned with the circular economy: durability, reusability, and more
- Examining the use of sustainable materials like recycled and biobased components
- Ensuring product safety through compliance with REACH, ROHS, POP, TSCA, and other regulations
- Integrating strategies for decarbonization and enhanced circularity in product design
Satheesh Paramasivam
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND DECARBONIZATION AT DESIGN AND RAW MATERIAL LEVEL
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY UBE AMERICA
1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF NORTH AMERICAN CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTICS
- Policies to accelerate circular economy principles and sustainable behaviors in the American and European plastic industries
- Industry responses, stakeholder actions, and future US regulatory impacts on plastics and other substrates
- Innovative technologies and business models to promote scalable circularity in complex plastic supply chains
- Frameworks like WBCSD’s CTI and SPHERE for tracking plastics circularity, guiding investments, and promoting sustainable production
- Refurbishing and remanufacturing strategies for significant emissions reductions and scaling interventions before plastic recycling
- Advancements in sustainable adhesives for recyclable, compostable packaging driving the circular economy for plastics
Austin Biskner | Plante Moran | Moderator
Bethany Edwards | The World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Audrey Grove | Point B
Matthew Seidner | McKinsey & Company
Nicole Bousu | H.B. Fuller
Vanessa De La Ossa | ING Capital LLC
Bethany Edwards | The World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Audrey Grove | Point B
Matthew Seidner | McKinsey & Company
Nicole Bousu | H.B. Fuller
Vanessa De La Ossa | ING Capital LLC
1130 - 1155 ECO-FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS PROGRESSING CIRCULAR ECONOMY
- Latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable plastics with new foaming agents
- Energy savings and carbon footprint reduction in thermoforming applications (BOPP films)
- Novel solutions advancing the recycling of thermoplastics for enhanced sustainability
Carolyn Pressley
Budenheim
Budenheim
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCES IN BIO-BASED PLASTICS AND RECYCLING OF THERMOPLASTICS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 EPR IN THE UNITED STATES: WHAT DOES THE INDUSTRY NEED TO DO TO GET READY FOR EPR?
- Exploring significant challenges due to the complex political landscape in the U.S.
- Addressing the obstacles faced by the plastics and packaging producers
- Harmonization barriers and the impact of fragmentation within the EPR framework
- Best practices for EPR implementation to maximize environmental benefits
Jason Bergquist
RecycleMe
RecycleMe
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF EPR
1400 - 1425 THE STATE OF BIOBASED AND COMPOSTABLE
- Discussing traditional biobased methods and the mass balance approach for bio-attributed products
- Comparing compostable and biodegradable materials and exploring what is genuinely achievable
Taylor Burnham
Nexeo Plastics
Nexeo Plastics
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABILITY IN PLASTICS AND THE ROLE OF BIO-BASED MATERIALS
1430 - 1455 SUSTAINABLE PLASTICIZERS: SPECIFIC EXAMPLES AND BROADER IMPACTS
- Understanding the definition of sustainability in the context of plasticizers
- Key criteria for sustainability: carbon footprint, circularity, material health, and durability
- Presenting current market examples of sustainable plasticizers
- Looking at the impact of additives on the circularity of plastics
Patrick Harmon
BASF Corporation
BASF Corporation
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON CIRCULARITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF PLASTICIZERS
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1555 DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS IN MECHANICAL RECYCLING AND DESIGN FOR RECYCLABILITY
- Showcasing innovations in PCR incorporation for packaging and industrial uses
- Design principles from Design for Recyclability essential for making packages recyclable
- Specific examples that illustrate key fundamentals and cross-application learnings
Rashi Tiwari
Dow
Dow
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR RECYCLABILITY ACROSS PACKAGING AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
1600 - 1625 DESIGNING PROCESS CONFIGURATIONS FOR BIOPLASTIC COMPOUNDS
- Importance of replacing traditional plastic resins with biobased compounds for sustainability
- Challenges in manufacturing biobased compounds due to narrow process windows
- Flexibility of co-rotating twin screw extruders in optimizing the process
- Case studies and real-world applications of biobased plastic alternatives
Edward Gay
Krauss-Maffei
Krauss-Maffei
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGIES FOR BIOPLASTIC COMPOUNDS PROCESSING
1630 - 1655 REVOLUTIONIZING PACKAGING: ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY AND PERFORMANCE WITH PE/PA MULTILAYER FILMS
- Clarifying common misconceptions about the recyclability of multilayer films containing nylon
- Overview of current recognitions and regulations for sustainable PE/PA multilayer films
- Data and examples of nylon being recycled back into usable PA/PE material
- Examples of recycled PE/PA being reprocessed into new products
Bradley Celmer
UBE America
UBE America
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON THE EVOLUTION OF NYLON'S ROLE IN MULTILAYER FLEXIBLE PE PACKAGING
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 WHO WILL PAY FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING?
- Outlining the remarkable innovations and pilot programs in sustainable, flexible packaging
- Reviewing the slow adoption of new technologies and low recycling rates of flexible packaging
- Analyzing the economic barriers: resistance from grocers, retailers, and consumer goods companies to price increases
- The need for discussions between producers and consumers on cost-sharing and the role of EPR legislation
Kevin Kelly
Emerald Packaging
Emerald Packaging
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNOLOGIES AND REGULATIONS FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING RECYCLING
1010 - 1035 REDUCE, REUSE, REGULATE – CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS INDUSTRY
- Global and US regulatory landscape with key updates and state developments
- Emerging liability risks with a focus on enforcement, private litigation, and developing science
- Discussion on the future of legislation and how legal frameworks are evolving
George Gigounas
DLA Piper
DLA Piper
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY'S UPDATES ON REGULATORY REGIMES
1040 - 1105 BETTER PRODUCTS WITH 3D-PRINTED BIOPLASTICS: DISPLACING METALS FOR THE PLANET AND PROFIT
- Finding applications that enhance production processes and improve top-line, bottom-line, and technical aspects
- Mapping areas where additive manufacturing improves ecological footprint with bio-derived polymers
- Sharing findings and heuristics to help identify similar opportunities in your own businesses
Jonathan Kolodner
Hubbell Inc.
Hubbell Inc.
1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON USE CASES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1130 - 1155 RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR STYRENICS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
- Styrolution offers high-quality ABS from mechanical recycling, close to standard ABS
- Lab results show performance matching Terluran® GP-22, even with 50% post-consumer recycled content
- ASA from mechanical recycling maintains strong impact strength, dimensional stability, and heat resistance
- Bio-attributed ASA retains properties and UV resistance, suitable for weather-resistant applications
John Fialka
INEOS Styrolution
INEOS Styrolution
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON DROP-IN SUSTAINABLE STYRENICS SOLUTIONS WITH ENHANCED PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
1200 - 1225 PACKAGING OF THE FUTURE: ADVANCEMENTS IN ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING INNOVATION
- Overcoming the challenges and limitations of traditional packaging with advanced solutions
- Engineering packaging for better recyclability and reduced plastic usage to minimize environmental impacts
- Integrating eco-friendly features with user convenience to promote sustainability
- Assessing how easy it can be to incorporate eco-friendly practices into everyday life
Morgan McKay
AeroFlexx
AeroFlexx
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING RECYCLABILITY IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY
1230 - 1255 ADVANCED MECHANICAL EXTRUSION RECYCLING USING 1.5-NM TI-AL CATALYSTS
- Highlighting the role of nano-catalysts in sustainable plastics recycling
- Discovering how advanced catalysis enhances polymer compatibilization and reduces waste
- Demonstrating the integration of dissimilar materials through nano-titanium technology
- Strategies for overcoming the challenges of traditional recycling methods
Salvatore Monte
Kenrich Petrochemicals
Kenrich Petrochemicals
1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON NANO-TITANIUM TECH AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PLASTICS RECYCLING
1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- 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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