Rigid Plastic Packaging Container Conference: 2000

Agenda

Monday, May 15

7:30 to 8:30 AM
Registration

8:30 to 8:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
CIWMB Chairman Dan Eaton

8:45 to 10:00 AM
Perspectives on California's Rigid Plastic Packaging Container Law

This panel will provide a status report on the Board's implementation of California's Rigid Plastic Container (RPPC) law. It will also allow the regulated and environmental communities, and local government, to share their perspectives on the law and its implementation by the Board. The issues presented by these panelists will be summarized. Question and answer period to follow.

Moderator: CIWMB Chairman Dan Eaton

Panelists:

• John Nuffer, Manager, CIWMB Plastics Recycling Technologies Section
• Tim Shestek, Manager, Public Affairs, American Plastics Council (APC)
• Rick Best, Policy Director, California Against Waste (CAW)
• Steve South, Chief Operating Officer, EDCO disposal Corp.

10:00 to 10:30 AM
Break

10:30 to Noon
Markets for Postconsumer Resin used in RPPCs: Supply and Demand

This panel will look at supply of and demand for postconsumer resin in today's volatile markets, and what is necessary to achieve a consistent supply of quality resin at stable prices. Question and answer period to follow.

Moderator: Patty Moore, Executive Director, Plastics Recycling Corporation of America

Panelists:

• Bill O'Grady, Vice President and General Manager, Talco Plastics
• Mike Schedler, Vice President of Technology, National Association for PET Cotainer (NAPCOR)
• William armstrong, Branch Manager, Market Research & Rate Determination, California Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling

Noon to 1:30 PM
Lunch

Speaker: Allan Griff,  Consultant, "Plastics, Packaging and Public Perception

1:30 to 3:15 PM
Challenges & Opportunities in using Postconsumer Resin (PCR) in RPPCs

This panel will provide a unique look at challenges to complying with the RPPC law, and how barriers may be overcome. Question and answer period to follow.

Moderator: Alan Griff, Consultant

Panelists:

• Don Golladay, Regulatory affairs Supervisor, Huish Detergents
• Brent Beeler, Executive Vice President, Berry Plastics
• Tricia Judge, Executive Editor, Recharger Magazine
• Joel Corona, Recycling/Composting Manager, Richmond Sanitary Service

3:15 to 3:45 PM
Break

3:45 to 5:30 PM
Round Table Discussions of Market and Technical Issues

The purpose of these roundtable discussions is to identify ways to increase the supply and improve the quality, while stabilizing the price, of postconsumer resin used in RPPCs.   Topics include:

• Product/Container Compatibility
• Supply of PCR
• Quality of PCR
• Price of PCR

Reporting on consensus/distinct viewpoints of round tables.

Group discussion and development of consensus/dissenting opinions.

5:30 to 7:00 PM
Hosted Reception

Tuesday, May 16

8:15 to 8:45 AM
Approaches to RPPC Compliance

This panel will discuss a variety of approaches to RPPC law and compliance to include new California legislation, modifications to the existing laws, other state and federal laws, and the design for recyclability.  Question and answer period to follow.

Moderator: Peter Anderson, President, Recyclworld Consulting

Panelists:

• Key legislative staff or Californians Against Waste will discuss SB 1110
• Bill Bree, Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
• Dr. Kristina Paquette, Ph.D., Chemist, U.S. Food & Drug Administration
• Peter Anderson, President, RecycleWorld Consulting
• Lance Hastings, Director of State Affairs, Grocery Manufacturers of America

8:45 to Noon
Round Table Discussions

This session will provide an opportunity for interested parties to comment on issues of concern related to the following topics:

• Legislation
• Compliance challenges
• Board implementation of the law

Reporting on consensus/distinct viewpoints of round tables.

Group discussion and development of consensus/dissenting opinions.

12:15 PM
Lunch Buffet and Adjourn

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