Schedule of Events
Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday, October 15 – 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday, October 16 – 7:30 AM – 2:45 PM
Times, sessions and speakers are subject to change.
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Registration Open
Regency Ballroom Foyer
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Welcome Refreshments
Crystal Ballroom Foyer
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Textile Workshop
Crystal Ballroom AB
Moderator
Jessica Franken
Government Affairs Director, Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART)
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop: EPR's Impact on the Recycling Industry (additional fee required)
Crystal Ballroom AB
In this workshop, experts will provide a brief overview of EPR laws in the U.S., from responsible end markets to key compliance requirements to how EPR is affecting the entire recycling sector.
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking lunch in exhibit hall
Regency Ballroom
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Opening Keynote
Crystal Ballroom AB
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Networking break in exhibit hall
Regency Ballroom
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Transportation Session
Crystal Ballroom C
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking Reception in exhibit hall
Regency Ballroom
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Registration Open
Regency Ballroom Foyer
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental breakfast in exhibit hall
Regency Ballroom
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
EPR in Action: State Updates
Crystal Ballroom AB
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is gaining more traction across the U.S., but how is the movement really unfolding? In this session, industry experts highlight recent state developments and what they mean for producers, recyclers and policymakers.
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
EPR Update from NWRA
Crystal Ballroom AB
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Networking refreshment break in exhibit hall
Regency Ballroom
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
PSI Session: Specification - Past, Present, Future
Crystal Ballroom AB
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Advances in Film Recycling
Crystal Ballroom C
Plastic film is widely used in industrial and consumer packaging, yet it poses various challenges for recyclers. Despite that, a number of new and upgraded recycling plants are targeting this material, whether for mechanical or chemical recycling. In this session, we take a closer look at these operations and delve into new data on plastic film recycling.
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking lunch in exhibit hall
Regency Ballroom
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Paper vs. Plastics: Choosing the Right Packaging Substrate
Crystal Ballroom AB
Choosing the right packaging material involves more than deciding between paper and plastic; it requires careful consideration of many factors, such as performance, environmental impact and production timelines. Learn how to navigate the decision-making process, evaluate recyclability and more.
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Small Format Plastics
Crystal Ballroom C
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Networking refreshment break
Regency Ballroom
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
OCC and Mixed Paper Markets
Crystal Ballroom AB
Dive into the dynamics of recovered paper markets in this informative session. From OCC to high-grade recovered paper to the shifting landscape of exports, you'll learn about current market drivers, trends and demand.
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Recovered Plastics Markets
Crystal Ballroom C
Plastic recyclers face many challenges, including competition from low-priced off-spec and virgin material. In this session, representatives from companies specializing in PET, HDPE and PP recycling explain how they contend with this issue and others while also offering insight into supply and demand trends and whether new extended producer responsibility laws can help in either of these areas.2:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes
Regency Ballroom
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Networking Refreshment Break
Regency Ballroom
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where is MRF Tech Going?
Crystal Ballroom AB
Explore how AI, robotics and automation are making material recovery facilities (MRFs) more efficient and effective. In this session, industry leaders highlight key innovations and future trends.