Schedule of Events

The technology available for today’s MRF’s offers many benefits, but also adds dramatically to the capital required for plant builds and upgrades. Our panelists will discuss the thought process behind investing in technology and how to leverage the opportunities technology offers while being conscious of their ROI.

With a number of brands having committed to using recycled content in their packaging, the dynamics influencing rPET markets could look very different in the years to come. Panelists in this session discuss the factors shaping the market and how they are poised to change over the next few years.

Trucking and container shipping are both challenging to navigate in 2021. This session will examine the trends and how they will likely impact the recycling industry.

Markets for HDPE and PP scrap have been on a tear as of the spring of 2021. We look at the factors shaping markets for these polyolefins, while reprocessors tell us what they believe is in store in the near term.

This session looks at the dynamics shaping markets for two broadly generated recovered fiber grades: old corrugated containers and mixed paper.

We hear from recovered fiber buyers about their sourcing programs to ensure furnish for their mills. They share their successes, concerns and issues.

Packaging design has a direct effect on recyclability. In this session, our panelists will address how brands and packaging producers are looking at packaging to meet their sustainability objectives.

Chemical recycling is gaining traction, with more projects being announced. The session will discuss ongoing chemical recycling projects and what's to come in the next few years.