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ANTEC 2013 Call for Papers

SPE’s Plastics Environmental Division

April 22-24 at Duke Energy Convention Center Cincinnati, Ohio USA

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The Society of Plastics Engineers' (SPE) Plastics Environmental Division (PED) produces the premiere environmental conference each year at the Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC®). The Plastics Environmental Division, GPEC, invites authors to present papers at ANTEC 2013 related to GPEC's mission:

  • recycling,
  • sustainability,
  • bio-degradable polymers,
  • non petroleum based polymers,
  • reclamation,
  • resource recovery, and
  • disposal of plastic materials.

Two submission formats: Technical or Commercial

Two presentation styles: Podium or Poster

Timeline for paper submissions:

  • Completed Paper Deadline: November 26, 2012
  • Submit a paper that contains an abstract written in the ANTEC paper format.
  • Save the paper as a .pdf that is up to a 100kb file by the deadline above.
  • Further information may be found in the Technical Program section of www.antec.ws
  • Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Program Committee and authors notified of the status or required revisions by December 21, 2012.
  • Online submission site: antec2013.abstractcentral.com

Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Lou Reifschneider

SPE Environmental Division, ANTEC TPC

Illinois State University Dept of Technology
Phone: 309-438-2621
Contact by Email

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GPEC 2013: Hotel Information

Plan Your Vacation and attend GPEC 2013!

The Latest Need to Know: From Recycling to Sustainability of Plastics

March 20-22, 2011

The Sheraton New Orleans in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

1-888-627-7033
1-504-525-2500

Request SPE room rate of $189.00. 

Deadline for hotel Advance Registration is February 25, 2013.  For hotel reservations call 1-888-627-7033 or 1-504-525-2500 and request “SPE GPEC” room rate of $189.00. 

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GPEC 2013: Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

The Plastics Environmental Division (PED) of Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) invites you to sponsor and/or exhibit at GPEC® 2013. This is the perfect opportunity to reach engineers and those involved in the technical aspects of designing plastic products. More than ever, it is important not to lose personal contact with clients and prospects and the technical leaders in the plastic industry.

To download the sponsorship contract, please click here.

Download the Expo Services Kit.

Download the exhibit hall floor plan.

General Conference Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000

Receive four complementary conference registrations, complementary 10x10 exhibit booth, and recognition in all SPE Plastics Environmental Division publications, website and throughout GPEC. 

Gold Sponsor - $3,000

Receive two complementary conference registrations, complementary 10x10 exhibit booth, and recognition in all SPE Plastics Environmental Division publications, website and throughout GPEC. 

Silver Sponsor - $1,500

Receive one complementary conference registration, and recognition in all SPE Plastics Environmental Division publications, website and throughout GPEC. 

Food & Beverage Sponsorship Opportunities

Breakfast Sponsorship - $5,000 (2 sponsorships available)

Receive four complementary conference registrations, and recognition in all SPE Plastics Environmental Division publications, website, throughout GPEC and additional signage/recognition at sponsored breakfast. 

Lunch Sponsorship - $5,000 (2 sponsorships available)

Receive four complementary conference registrations, and recognition in all SPE Plastics Environmental Division publications, website, throughout GPEC and additional signage/recognition at sponsored lunch. 

Beverage Break Sponsorship - $3,000 (3 sponsorships available)

Receive two complementary conference registrations, and recognition in all SPE Plastics Environmental Division publications, website, throughout GPEC and additional signage/recognition at sponsored beverage break. 

Exhibitor Only Opportunities

10x10 Exhibit Booth- $1,000

Receive one complementary conference registration, and recognition in all SPE Plastics Environmental Division publications, website and in the exhibit hall. 

For questions on sponsoring and/or exhibiting, contact William Schreiber at 810.223.1949 or by email. Return completed form by fax to 503.223.1356 or by mail to Resource Recycling, Inc., PO Box 42270, Portland, OR 97242.  Download sponsors and/or exhibit form here.  Payment questions, please contact Sarah Milligan at 503.233.1305 x125 or by email.

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GPEC 2013 Environmental Stewardship Awards: Accepting Nominations

The Plastics Environmental Division (PED) of Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is seeking nominations for this year’s GPEC® 2013 Environmental Awards.  These awards will recognize corporations and other institutions that have demonstrated environmental leadership and excellence, through significant achievements in the following categories:
 

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GPEC 2013 Call for Papers

The Society of Plastics Engineers' (SPE) Plastics Environmental Division (PED) produces the premiere environmental conference each year at the Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC®). The theme of GPEC® 2013 is "The Latest NEed to Know: From Recycling to Sustainability of Plastics" with focus on the unique blend of recycling, reclamation and bioplastics. We are soliciting papers for the GPEC® 2013 which will be held on 20-22 March, 2013 at The Sheraton New Orleans in downtown New Orleans, LA.



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