Plenary Speakers

• Samantha Phillips Fairchild
  Director of the Office of Enforcement, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• William R. Carteaux
  President of The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI)

Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials

• Characterization of Environmentally Friendly Polymers: Amylopectin and Its Blends
  Mohammad O. Melibari, M.Sc., Saudi Arabian Oil Company
• The Rheology and Degradation of Renewable Resource Polymers
  Graham M. Harrison, Clemson University
• Combined Effects of Crosslinkers, Glycerol and Processing Temperature on Properties of Soy Protein Based Plastics
  Brian E. Ralston, N. Wochner and Tim A. Osswald, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• EcoflexT Meets Renewable Materials
  Keith A. Edwards, BASF Corporation
• Bioplastics in Electronic Products
  Markku T. Hieno and Antti O. Helminen, D.Sc. (Tech.) Nokia Research Center
• Biodegradation of Compostable Plastics in Cow-manure Compost Environment
  Joseph P. Greene, PhD, California State University
• Comparing the Degradability of Commercially Available Biodegradable Packages In Composting and Ambient Exposure Conditions
  Rafael Auras, Gaurav Kale, Sher Paul Singh, Michigan State University
• Considerations Affecting Biodegradability of PVC
  Richard F. Grossman, PhD, RFG Consultants John E. Schleicher, Jr. and Lorna D'Alessio, Ultraflex Systems
• Effects of Bamboo and Kenaf Fibers on the Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Porous Composites
  Shinichi Shibata, Takuya Kamiyama and Isao Fukumoto, University of the Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa Japan
• Thermoformed Packaging from Soy Protein Isolate Resin
  Dr. Lou Reifschneider, Illinois State University
• Evaluation of Soy Protein Isolate/Soy Hydrolysate Evaluation of Soy Protein Isolate/Soy Hydrolysate
  Dr. David Grewell, Maria Vlad, Jay-Lin Jane, Perminus Mungara, Iowa State University
• Metabolix's Natural Plastics: Property Space and Processing Capabilities
  Robert Whitehouse, Metabolix Inc.
• Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-engineered Biochemical Decontaminants
  Brian Ray, Chih-ang Chang, Dilip Paul, Christopher Ibeh, Pittsburg State University
• Some Recent Advances in Thermoplastically Processable Biodegradable Starch, Polyvinyl Alcohol- And Polyactide-Based Polymer Blends
  Graham J. Whitchurch and Terence A. Cooper, Stanelco plc.
• The Effect of Fiber Surface Treatment on Laminated Biocomposites from Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) and Natural Fibers
  Manjusri Misra, Masud S. Huda, Lawrence T. Drzal, Amar K. Mohanty, Michigan State University

Automotive

• Automotive Foams and Composites From Renewable Resources
  Ellen C. Lee, Ph.D., Ford Motor Company
• Creation of Vibrant and Long-Lasting Coatings for Light Trucks and Automobiles with Reduced Emissions to the Environment using Paint Film
  Gordon C. Miller, MM&A LLC
• Effect of Regrind on Vibration Welding Strength of Polyolefins
  Ewa Lebert, Dr. Chung Wu, and Susan Kozora, Visteon Corp.
• Advanced Methods for Paint/Coating Removal From Recyclable Substrates
  Lin Zhihong, Ph.D., Applied Chemical Technologies, Inc.
• Overview: Automotive Comfort Technologies supporting Sustainable Environment
  Hameed S. Khan, Rieter Automotive North America Inc.
• Recycling Exterior Grade Painted TPOs
  Bob Egbers, ACI
• Automotive Plastics Opportunities
  Steve Schellenberg, WorldPort Logistics Center/CMC Rail Yard, Dayton, TX

Electronics

• Recycled Electronic Housings Mixed ABS Material and Flame Retardant Identification Using Near-IR and Mechanical Testing
  Mike W Dattner, Univ. of Wisconsin, Polymer Eng. Center
• Recycling Mixed Plastics from End-Of-Life Electronics
  Rakesh Gupta, West Virginia University, and Adam Al-Mulla, Kuwait Univ.
• Using Portable XRF Tools to Meet EU's Restriction of Hazard Substances/Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS/WEEE) Requirements
  Jim Martin, Innov-X Systems, Woburn, MA
• Large Scale Co-combustion of Plastics from the End-of-Life Electrical and Electronic Equipment at the Wuerzburg Municipal Solid Waste Energy Recovery Plant (MHKW)
  Dr. Michael M. Fisher, American Plastics Council, Britta Bergfeldt, ITC, Hans Dresch, ZvAWS, Bogdan Dima, MHKW, Werner Gruettner, ZvAWS, Kai Kramer, Electrocycing, Theo Lehner, Boliden, Frank E. Mark, PlasticsEurope/Dow Europe, Juergen Vehlow, ITC
• RoHS Challenges and Restricted Substances Compliance Solutions
  George J. Fechtmann, PE, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), New York

Reclamation and Supply

• Technological Advancements in Separation and Sorting Technology for Recycled Plastics
  Peter Mayer, S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH
• Carpet Reclamation
  Bob Peoples, PhD, Carpet & Rug Institute
• Quality Assurance Testing Protocol for Post Consumer Resins (PCR) in California
  Joseph P. Greene, Ph.D., California State University
• IRD: Infrared Rotary Drum Drying
  John W. Doub, Jr., Novatech
• Recycling of Fibers and Non-Wovens
  Barry B Hunter, American Starlinger-Sahm, Inc.
• It's Not Easy Being Green, Especially When It's Brown! Diapers: The Ongoing Recycling Opportunity
  Keith Bell, Recycling Programs, Inc. (RPI)
• A Case Study of a PVC Pipe Recycling Program
  Craig Fisher, P.E., Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association and Preston Creelman, P.E., Royal Pipe Systems
• Who Says PVC Can’t Be Recycled?
  Craig Fisher, P.E., Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association
• Closed Loop Recycling
  Daniel Schrager, NextLife Recycling
• The Dilemmas of Plastic Wastes in a Developing Economy: Proposals for A Sustainable Management Approach for Ghana
  Julius N. Fobil, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, and Jonathan N. Hogarh, Dept. of Theo, and Applied Bio. Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• New Technological Solutions for Reducing Landfill Waste
  M.A. McMillan, T. Black, M.B. Johnston and T.A. Cooper Environmental Technology Associates Inc. Kula, Hawaii
• Recycling Processes which Enable Economical Conversion, Including that of Difficult to Handle Materials
  Mike Horrocks, Erema North America, Inc.
• Study on the Construction of Flexible Road Using Plastic Coated Aggregate
  Dr. R. Vasudevan and S. Rajasekaran, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India

Regulatory: Laws/Safety/Legislation

• Current Issues & Regulatory Status Concerning Flame Retardants
  Susan D. Landry and Raymond B. Dawson, Albemarle Corporation
• Challenges faced by thermoplastic suppliers due to WEEE and RoHS directives
  Nancy Concepcion, Spartech Plastics
• Emission Modeling of Styrene from Vinyl Ester Resin: Effect of Styrene Percentage, Temp., and Resin Depth
  Dr. Uday Vaidya, Univ. of Alabama -Birmingham, Chad A. Ulven, North Dakota State University, James M. Sands, John J. La Scala, Joshua A. Orlicki, US Army Research Lab, Giuseppe R. Palmese, Drexel Univ.
• The Health and Environmental Effects of the Production, Use, and Disposal of Polyvinylchloride
  Nick Newman, Ryan Hertel, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Use of Plastics With Care: Code For India
  Dr. Mrs. N. Rajalakshmi, University of Madras, India

Marketing and Business: Recycling/Sustainability/ELV

• Methyltins: Sustainable Stabilizers for PVC
  Dr. Richard W. Johnson, Michael B. Clark, Rohm & Haas Co.
• Branding is One of a Company’s Most Important Assets
  John R Kowalski, Cascade Engineering
• Design of Business Chain for Development and Sustainable Growth of PET Recycling In India
  Clement Ambros, Reliance Industries Ltd.
• PVC/Natural Fiber Composites: Back to the Future for Fun and Profit!
  Edward Schut, CreaFill Fibers