GPEC® 2011
Plastics Recycling and Sustainability on my Mind
October 17-19
The Atlanta Peachtree Westin
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Please note: If you are registering multiple colleagues for thie event, each person must have their own account created in order to receive their own individual credentials on-site. For further questions or to register by phone, please contact Lauren McCarthy at 203-740-5472.
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General Info
About GPEC 2011
Schedule of Events
Call for Papers
Call for Student Posters
Sponsor/Exhibit Registration
Clean Technology Business Forum
Environmental Stewardship Award Nomination
About the Conference:
Join us for “Plastics Recycling and Sustainability on my Mind” at GPEC® 2011 on October 17-19,2011 at The Atlanta Peachtree Westin Hotel, Atlanta, GA, USA This is your chance to learn about advances and new technologies and innovations for plastics sustainability and recycling. Deadline for hotel Advance Registration is September 21, 2011. For hotel reservations call +1-800-937-8461 and request “SPE GPEC” room rate of $155.00.
Connections Reception - Monday October 17
This is time to network with your fellow plastics professionals in the plastics industry, as well as to speak with exhibitors on the products, processes, and/or materials that they represent. Don’t overlook this unique industry opportunity.
Exhibits/Sponsors - Monday, October 17 - Wednesday, October 19
If you would like to be a sponsor or exhibitor, you can obtain the Sponsor Registration Form at www.sperecycling.org or contact Mike Montpetit at +1-734-433-2399 or mcmont1954365@aol.com; or Gwen Mathis at +1-800-798-1241 or gwensmathis@aol.com
Plant Tour - Monday, October 17
Tandus Flooring, Inc
Full conference registration required. Limited to 55. First come, first serve. Bus will depart from the Westin lower lobby at 8:00 a.m.
Technical Program - October 18 - 19
This year's technical program includes:
- Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials
- Reclamation and Supply (PCR & PIR)
- Recycling: Electronics, Marketing and Business, Automotive, Regulatory Ribbon
Please submit your abstracts to Adrian Merrington, Technical Chair, at merrington@mmi.org.
Abstracts are due by May 1, 2011
Final Papers are due by August 15, 2011 (Early submission gladly accepted!)
Final Presentations are due no later than September 1, 2011
Plenary Speakers - To be announced
Clean Technology Business Forum and Competition - Tuesday, October 18
Outstanding entrepreneurs may still submit business plans for participation in the forum. Deadline to submit your plan is August 25th. Battelle will be sponsoring the competition and will award the top business plan $2,000 and the runner-up $1,000. The forum is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business and highlight your company’s efforts in the clean technology space. Visit www.sperecycling.org or contact Eric Koester at ekoester@cooley.com for more details.
Student Poster Session - Tuesday, October 18
To submit a Student Poster abstract for review or for questions, please contact:
Richard C. Bopp
Poster Session Chair
Phone: +1 952-742-0454
Email: Richard_C_Bopp@NatureWorksLLC.com
Abstracts are due no later than August 25, 2011. Posters will be judged by jury. Cash awards offered for posters of exceptional quality.
Environmental Stewardship Awards:
These highly coveted awards recognize corporations and other institutions that have demonstrated environmental leadership and excellence. For a list of 2009 winners and the nature of the topics considered, please visit www.sperecycling.org If you would like to make a nomination, then you can obtain the nomination forms at www.sperecycling.org or contact Pallatheri (Subu) Subramanian at subramanian9@comcast.net.
Deadline for submission July 15, 2011.
GPEC Awards Dinner - Tuesday, October 18
"Consumer Products Manufacturers Initiatives" Panel Discussion - Wednesday, October 19
Panel members to be announced.