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Sustainability in the Plastics Industry

Wednesday, September 24

Sponsored by:

Co-chairs: Robert Neilley, Editor in Chief, Injection Molding Magazine and Michelle Maniscalco, Senior Editor, Injection Molding Magazine

SUMMARY: At the Green Manufacturing conference, Injection Molding Magazine and Modern Plastics Worldwide are sponsoring a one-day track on Sustainability in the Plastics Industry. The keynote speaker will be Bill Carteaux, the president and CEO of the Society of the Plastics Industry. This track will focus on "green" or earth-friendly technologies that designers and processors can use to improve the sustainability of their products and plants, including using "green" materials, lowering energy consumption, and increasing efficiency. After the presentations, attendees are invited to join a panel of processors and industry experts for questions and answers.

9:00 AM–9:05 AM

Welcome

9:05 AM–9:45 AM

Sustainability in the Plastics Industry—Defined, Drivers, Opportunities, and Challenges
William (Bill) Carteaux, President/CEO, Society of the Plastics Industry

9:45 AM–10:30 AM

Materials and Considerations in Designing Environmentally Friendly Products
Scott Charon, New Product Development Program Manager, Herman Miller

10:30 AM–10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM–11:15 AM

How Processors Can Incorporate Sustainable Technology into Their Plants
Tom Duffey, President/CEO, Plastic Components Inc

11:15 AM–11:45 AM

Materials Technology that Meets Environmental Needs
Jim Gray, Green Initiatives, PolyOne

12:00 AM–2:00 PM

Networking Lunch

2:00 PM–2:30 PM

Environmentally Responsible Materials that Improve Sustainability
Robert McKay, Project Manager, Sustainable Polymers, SABIC Innovative Plastics

2:30 PM–3:00 PM

Machinery and Plant Floor Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing
Bob Strickley, Marketing Director, Milacron

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Conference registration includes:

Lunch on registered day(s)
A CD containing materials for registered day(s) and a set of proceedings for registered session(s)
Coffee and refreshments during the session breaks
Complimentary admission to the expo

CONFERENCE FEES
Early-Bird Discounted Rates (By August 29, 2008 )	Standard On-site Rate (After August 29, 2008 )
$395	$495

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