Plastics Recycling

The Plastics Recycling Conference and Trade Show is the focal point for the increasingly complex and international plastics recycling industry. The event, now in its 15th year, brings together plastics reclaimers, equipment manufacturers, brand owners, brokers, government officials and leading sustainability voices from around the globe to deepen connections and push the sector forward. Don't miss out on the industry event of the year.

MONDAY
FEBRUARY 17

Registration Open
7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Workshops and Facility Tours
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

APR Plastics Recycling Showcase and Technical Forum
1:00 - 3:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 - 6:00 pm

Welcome Reception
4:00 - 6:00 pm

TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 18

Registration Open
7:15 am - 5:00 pm

Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 am

Plenary Session I
8:30 - 10:00 am

Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Morning Refreshment Break
10:00 - 10:45 am

Plenary Session II
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Potomac Ballroom AB

Lunch
12:15 - 1:30 pm

Concurrent Session A
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Concurrent Session B
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Concurrent Session C
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Afternoon Refreshment Break
3:00 - 3:30 pm

Concurrent Session D
3:30 - 5:00 pm

Concurrent Session E
3:30 - 5:00 pm

Concurrent Session F
3:30 - 5:00 pm

Reception
5:00 - 7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 19

Registration Open
7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Luggage Concierge
7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 am

Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Plenary Session III
8:30 - 10:00 am

Morning Refreshment Break
10:00 - 10:30 am

Concurrent Session G
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Concurrent Session H
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Riverview Ballroom

Plenary Session IV
1:00 - 2:30 pm

APR Membership Reception*
6:15 - 7:30 pm

THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 20

APR Members' Breakfast*
7:00 - 8:00 am

APR Membership Meeting*
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resin producers
Plastic collectors and reclaimers
Consumers of recycled resin
Plastics converters and compounders
Government recycling officials
Equipment producers
Waste haulers
Brand owners
Retailers
Packaging and label designers and producers
Bag and film manufacturers
Environmental organizations
Scrap plastic product makers
Collectors and materials recovery facility operators
Resin brokers
Clean-tech investors
Other investors

Learn how to take advantage of the current market to maintain and grow your business from the leading experts in the field of plastics recovery and utilization. Speakers will present extensive and detailed industry assessments, including analyses of trends in the U.S. and Canada, plastics collection issues, recycling market factors, and legislative and policy considerations.

Connect with over 200 companies in the industry showcasing their products and services in the exhibit hall. Exhibiting companies include, but will not be limited to, collectors and reclaimers, buyers and brokers, equipment producers, waste haulers and industry trade associations.

Network with over 2,000 attendees - clients, prospective partners, colleagues, vendors and industry leaders all in one location. Meeting everyone in one venue will save you precious time and travel expense.