Plastics Caps & Closures North America 2012

Lincolnshire, Illinois
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sept. 18-19: Plastics News’ Caps & Closures conference and exhibits
(View exhibits floor plan, exhibit information and sponsorship proposal)
Sept. 20: CCMA Sustainability Conference

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Chicago
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EVENT OVERVIEW
The Closure and Container Manufacturers Association’s (CCMA) 2012 Sustainability Fall Conference will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Lincolnshire, IL. The CCMA conference is being held in conjunction with PlasticsNews’ 2012 Plastics Caps & Closures September 18-19 Conference. Both forums offer attendees back to back days of in-depth industry information-sharing along with networking opportunities among dozens of exhibits all in the same location.

AGENDA
CCMA’S 2012 annual Sustainability Conference focuses exclusively on bringing together value chain leaders engaged in the various stages of the caps/closures/containers recycling processes. Highlights will include presentations on the latest caps/closures/containers best practices supported, promoted and undertaken by leading consumer package goods companies, influential sustainable not-for-profit organizations, packaging companies, recyclers and local/regional municipal waste haulers.
Fresh news, latest advances and new breakthroughs impacting this important North American recycling initiative will be the cornerstone of this year’s CCMA’s conference. Take-aways include an in-depth look at how top packaged brand owners, product developers, designers and manufacturers are preparing and bracing for more challenges from consumers and government to harness caps/closures/containers recycling. Making the case for improving recycling, learning about new after-markets, advances in the creation and development of collaborative industry partnerships that promote cap/closure retention on recycled containers will feature prominently in the conference agenda.
Adding a new topic to this year’s conference will be PP container recycling, and the need for clearer understanding of where PP PCR applications may be utilized in the market place. Learn how large consumer brands and retailers are tackling the challenges associated with sustainability – and what they expect from the packaging community. Gain insights into consumer motives, attitudes and behavior towards packaging and its impact on the waste stream and recycling.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Joint CAPS/CCMA Networking Reception - King's Wharf
- Sponsored by Dow

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 - Great Lakes (I-IV)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CCMA Sustainability Conference
Mobilizing the Packaging Community to Act: Overcoming Recycling Challenges Facing North America’s Closure & Container Value Chain

Speakers include:
Stephanie C. Baker , Director of Market Development, KW Plastics Recycling Division
... establishing closed-loop recycling programs for caps & closures

Dr. Paul Robert Betten, Program Manager - Software & Nuclear Applications, Argonne National Laboratory
... on how one U.S. Department of Energy national lab helps bring inventions to the marketplace through scientific and engineering research

Michael Cappelli, Polyethylene Marketing Manager, Caps and Closures, NOVA Chemicals Corp.

Chris Gick, Manager, Industry & Market Dynamics, NOVA Chemicals Corp.
... on the many factors affecting the dynamics in polyethylene markets

Maik Hach, Technical Key Account Manager, Nordenia Technologies
… on “Flexible Packaging –Innovation and Sustainable Solutions”

David Hudson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Strategic Materials

Marta Keane, President, Illinois Recycling Association, Recycling Program Specialist & Green Business Relations Coordinator, Will County Land Use - Resource Recovery & Energy

Jeff Meyers, Manager Sustainable Packaging, Coca-Cola Refreshments
… on Brand Owner challenges and packaging needs into the future. 

Peter Nicholson, Executive Director, Foresight Design Initiative | Principal, Foresight Bright, LLC

Kara Pochiro, Communications Coordinator, Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers

Will Sagar, Executive Director, Southeast Recycling Development Council
... on what happens to caps in recycling facilities and methodologies for improvement

Gail Tavill, VP - Sustainable Development, ConAgra Foods Inc.
… on how can we make packaging more sustainable

Walter Willis, Executive Director, Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
... on a local agency's efforts to educate residents about leaving caps on plastic containers and its coordination with a local recycling center on these guidelines

Patrick Yanahan, President, USA Strategies, Inc.

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