Two-Day Design Training and Tours Program
This event is no longer accepting registrations.
Learn why and how to design for recyclability in this interactive Two-Day Design Training and Tours Program.
- Both days start with classroom learning, covering what it means to be recyclable, how packaging makes it through the full North American recycling system, recommendations and watchouts for design, as well as recycling policy and economics updates.
- In the afternoons, see recycling in action and put the classroom learning to the test with field trips touring a materials recovery facility (MRF) on day one and a plastics recycler on day two.
Ultimately, this program develops expertise and insights that attendees can then bring back to their companies and leverage to lead better packaging design.
Registration Closed Friday, October 4
Cost: $1,550 USD
For Both Members and Non-Members
Registering three or more people at at time?
Use the code Design10 to receive 10% off your total registration fee!
Registration includes:
Two-day training session
Two guided tours (Day 1: MRF, Day 2: Plastics Recycler)
Transportation to and from recycling facilities
Breakfast and lunch both days
One evening networking reception
Hotel and Travel
The APR room block at the Hilton Arlington is now closed. Please contact the hotel directly to reserve your room.
Hilton Arlington
2401 East Lamar Boulevard
Arlington, TX 76006
The nearest airport is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which is eight miles (about 13 minutes) from the Hilton Arlington. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is 20 miles (about 30 minutes) from the Hilton Arlington.
Agenda
7:30 AM—Breakfast
8:00 AM—Training Begins
- Review of what it means to be “recyclable”
- APR overview (including connection to other North American and global organizations)
- Overview of the MRF recycling process, including watchouts and recommendations for success
- Update on recycling policy & economics
Noon—Lunch
12:30 PM—Shuttle Departs from Hilton
Travel to Waste Management (WM)
1923 Meridian Street
Arlington, TX 76011
1:00 PM—Tour of a Single-Stream MRF
3:30 PM—Shuttle back to Hilton
5:00 PM—Networking Reception at Hilton
7:30 AM—Breakfast
8:00 AM—Training Resumes
- Overview of plastic recycling process
- Deep dive into specific packaging types
- How your company can use the APR Design® Guide & APR Design Recognition Program to create better packaging
Noon—Lunch
12:30—Shuttle Departs from Hilton
Travel to Indorama Ventures Sustainable Recycling
4685 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75236
1:00—Tour of a PET Recycling Facility
3:30 PM—Conclusion & Shuttle Back to Hilton