APR Summer Member Meeting
Wednesday, June 5 – Friday, June 7, 2024
Austin Marriott Downtown
Austin, Texas
| EARLY Until April 19 |
STANDARD April 20 – May 24 |
LATE May 25 – June 5 | |
| Members | $450 | $475 | $500 |
| Non-Members | $525 | $550 | $575 |
Registrants receive access to:
- General Session: Hear the "State of the APR" from APR's President & CEO, and get insights on key industry issues.
- Committee Meetings: See what our committees are up to and how they're advancing APR's goals. Although full participation is limited to elected committee members, all Summer Member Meeting registrants are welcome to attend.
- Networking Receptions: Connect with APR members across the value chain at two evening receptions.
- Attendee List: See who's coming and make the most of your networking time. This list is provided one week in advance of the meeting.
Not a member? Come See What APR is All AboutNon-member companies may attend one (and only one) APR Member Meeting at the non-member rate before joining. |
Hotel & Travel
Austin Marriott Downtown
304 E Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, Texas 78701
The Austin Marriott Downtown is located 6.5 miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Things to Do in Austin
At the Hotel
The outdoor heated pool boasts a scenic view of Austin from seven stories up. Swim and enjoy island-inspired cocktails and food from the rooftop bar. Zanzibar, the tropical rooftop bar on the seventh floor, is the perfect place to escape without leaving the hotel.
Within a 15-Minute Walk
You don't have to travel far to experience Austin. The Austin Marriott Downtown is conveniently located near a variety of dining and nightlife options. But just because we're downtown doesn't mean you can't enjoy nature as well—we're just minutes from the Colorado River.
- For classic Texas barbecue: Try Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que.
- For upscale dining: Try Dean's Italian Steakhouse or Lonesome Dove.
- For something different: Try Swift's Attic or La Condesa.
- For more nightlife: Try Rainey Street or 6th Street.
- Walk, run, or bike along the Hike & Bike Trail.
Agenda
Wednesday, June 5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM—Registration Open
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM—APR Opening Session
Plastic Recycling Superstars
Pia Baker, Director of Marketing, Association of Plastic Recyclers
The State of Plastics Recycling
Steve Alexander, President & CEO, Association of Plastic Recyclers
Design Guide Update
Sarah Curran, Program Director, APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability, Association of Plastic Recyclers
APR and How2Recycle: Bridging the Gap
Curt Cozart, Chief Operating Officer, Association of Plastic Recyclers
Paul Nowak, Executive Director, GreenBlue
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM—Chemical Recycling Research Working Group Update
3:55 PM - 5:00 PM—RFID Tags Designed for PET Recycling
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM—Welcome Reception
Thursday, June 6
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM—Registration Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM—Breakfast
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM—PET Technical Committee Meeting
The PET Technical Committee continues its work to improve PET recycling and recyclability, from reducing the impacts of labels on the PET recycling process to addressing color reduction in recycled PET. Get updates from the PET Labels Working Group team studying full shrink sleeve labels, and hear the label adhesives team's accomplishments and next steps. As the rPET Color Reduction Working Group completes the first segment of its work plan, join us for a summary of segment one results and an overview of what's next in segment two.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM—Market Development Committee Meeting
Join us for our regular recycled plastics commodity market update and Engines of Circularity recycled content usage feature. APR Chief Policy Officer Kate Bailey will provide a post-consumer resin (PCR) content legislative update and share a study on PCR requirements or incentives in other regions of the world for additional context on ways to consider PCR content. This will be part of a larger discussion pertaining to the tools and resources of an expanded PCR content section on the new APR website—come see what is being considered, including an updated Demand Champions program.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM—Get To Know Your APR
If you're new to APR or need a refresher, join us for an overview of your member benefits and how to take advantage of them.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM—Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM—Communications & Public Affairs Committee Meeting
Come see what's happening with the APR website redesign at the Communications & Public Affairs Committee Meeting, including a new "Why Recycling Works" section. This meeting will also include updates on our new Content Development Working Group, media coverage, and new advertising and sponsorship opportunities for APR Design® Recognition recipients, as well as a policy update from APR Chief Policy Officer Kate Bailey.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM—Olefins Technical Committee Meeting
APR continues our work with RecyClass to align North American design guidelines with European recyclability evaluation protocols. Hear about our ongoing progress to harmonize and reduce contamination in PP and HDPE streams. We will also hear an update on efforts create a standard "recipe" for elutriation calibration that can be reproduced reliably and accessibly in lab testing. Finally, join us for a discussion on the potential need for clear vs. natural PP stream guidance.
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM—Film Technical Committee Meeting
The Film Technical Committee provides a unique forum for collaboration across the industry. Come see what we've been working on to boost film recovery and markets. This meeting will include updates on projects such as compatibilization 101 and PP guidance for Canada, as well as a deep dive into product residue data from the Clean & Dry Working Group.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM—Networking Reception
Friday, June 7
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM—Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM—Breakfast
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM—Closing General Session
PCR Certification Update
Rita Phillip, Program Manager, PCR Certification, Association of Plastic Recyclers
Committed and Accountable: U.S. Plastics Pact Holding to 2025 Commitments and Strategizing Beyond
Emily Tipaldo, Executive Director, U.S. Plastics Pact
Policy Update: What You Need to Know on State Regulations, Federal Work, and the Global Plastics Treaty
Kate Bailey, Chief Policy Officer, Association of Plastic Recyclers
Conclusions & Next Steps
Steve Alexander, President & CEO, Association of Plastic Recyclers
