2027 PRC Session Highlights

Please note: The 2027 schedule is under development and subject to change.

EPR Meets the Package: Who Pays, Who Adapts

Sustainability goals and EPR laws are reshaping how packaging is designed, sold and recovered. Hear how packaging manufacturers, brand owners and recyclers are handling the new demands and where the pressure points lie.

Too Good to Be True? The Questionable PCR Import Problem

Imported post-consumer resin of uncertain origin is undercutting domestic recyclers and raising questions about recycled-content claims. This session looks at the scope of the problem and what can be done about it.

Riding the Waves: ICIS on Recycled Plastics Volatility and the PET Outlook

ICIS analysts break down the disruptions shaking recycled plastics markets and give a PET market update, with a look at the pathways ahead.

The Plastics Paradigm: Recycling’s Reality in a Virgin-Driven Market

Chemical Market Analytics examines how recyclers can survive when virgin resin pricing sets the pace, and what that means for the true economics of recycling.

Under the Hood: Polyolefins in the Automotive Industry

Automakers are a growing market for recycled polyolefins. Learn what the auto sector needs from recycled resin and where the opportunities are for suppliers.

Small but Mighty Tough: The Path Forward for Small Formats

Caps, cups, pouches and other small items routinely slip through the recycling system. This session tackles why they’re so hard to capture and the solutions on the horizon.

PPWR Unpacked: Europe’s PCR Rules and the Ripple Effect on the U.S.

Europe’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is driving new demand for recycled content. Find out what’s happening with PCR in Europe and how it could affect U.S. supply, pricing and trade.

Celebrating Excellence: Awards Ceremony

Join us as we recognize the people, companies and programs driving plastics recycling forward.

Across the Border: Mexico’s Policy Shifts and What They Mean for the U.S.

A government and policy update from Mexico, including how new rules there could affect U.S. recyclers, brands and cross-border material flows.

Thermoforms at a Crossroads: Their Own Market or Back With Bottles?

This hands-on workshop asks whether thermoforms are ready for a true standalone market, or whether they’ll stay blended with bottle bales, and what each path means for MRFs and reclaimers.

Building the Pull: End Markets for Hard-to-Recycle Plastics

Small formats and film and flexible packaging won’t stay in the recycling system unless buyers want the material. This end-market roundtable digs into how to create real demand for these hard-to-recycle plastics, and what brands, converters and end users can do to build markets that last.

EPR Leadership Forum: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Leaders at the center of EPR implementation hold a candid roundtable on what’s working, what isn’t and where programs go next.

Film & Flex Rapid Fire: Who’s Doing What

So many organizations are working to recycle film and flexible packaging that it’s hard to keep track. In quick TED-style talks, each group shares its mission, its progress and how its work fits into the bigger picture.

Setting the Bar: Rapid Fire on Certifications and Standards

Certifications and standards shape what counts as recyclable and what counts as recycled content. Fast-paced TED-style talks cover the programs in play, what they measure and why they matter to brands and recyclers.

The Innovation Stage: New Ideas in Rapid Fire

New companies, projects and technologies take the stage in fast-paced TED-style talks. Get a look at what could be next for plastics recycling.