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Programa de la Conferencia organizada por
Society of Plastics Engineers, Environmental Division
Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC 2003)
26-27 Febrero 2003
Idioma oficial: Inglés
Para registrase: GPEC 2003
www.4spe.org/seminarsconferences/conferences/gpec03_02_reg.htm
Webs de información: www.sperecycling.org/
www.4spe.org/sectionsdivisions/divisions/d40.htm
Fuente Emma Fiorentino efiorentino@emmafiorentino.com.ar

2003 GPEC Schedule (Wednesday Morning, February 26th)


7:00 AM
Breakfast / Conference Opening: Ambassador Ballroom #3 (3rd Floor) 7:00
AM

7:15 AM Conference Greeting/Opening - GPEC 2003 Chairman, Dennis Denton,
Denton Plastics 7:15 AM
7: 30 AM Industry Report Card on Environmental Stewardship by Jerry
Powell, Editor, Resource Recycling Magazine 7: 45 AM

Room Nicolette Room (5th Floor) Duluth Room (5th Floor) Room
Section
Moderator # 1 Innovative Recycling Processes
Bob Malloy, University of Mass, Lowell # 2 Automotive
Michelle Mikulec, Lavergne Group
Jozef Steidl, CVUT, Prague Section
Moderator
8:30

New Recycling Technologies for Polluted Plastics
R. Koehnlechner, Hamos GmbH, Germany Emerging Green Nano-Composites:
Striving for Sustainability in Automotive Applications
A. Mohanty, M. Misra, L.T. Drzal, Michigan State University 8:30


9:00 Separation and Recovery of Thermoplastics from Mixed­ Scrap Plastics
J. Pomykala, B.Jody,E.Daniels,
J. Greminger, Argone National Labs Effect of Regrind on Vibration Welded
TPO
C-Y Wu and S. Degrood, Visteon Corporation 9:00
9:30

Ultra Low Energy Pre-Forming Process for Carbon Fiber Composites
D. Buckley, American GFM Use of Natural Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
in the Automotive Industry
K. Baldwin, E.Lee, M. Flanigan
Ford Motor Company 9:30
10:00 15-minute Break 10:00
10:15
Plasticating Screw design for the
Reprocessing of Reground Painted or Coated Thermoplastics
R. Malloy, A. Philip
University of Massachusetts Lowell Environmental Regulations for Cockpits
M.Keranenn, J.Hanford
Visteon Corporation 10:15

10:45
Thermoforming &Die Cutting of Recycled/Virgin PET Sheet
L. Koester, S. Nemeth, M. Koester,
Lavergne Group, Canada Eco Efficient Recovery of Plastics from Automotive
Applications
D.H. Fisch, Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe (APME), Belgium
10:45

11:15
Energy Conservation by way of Mold Scrap Reduction of Optical Grade
Products Through Pellet Contaminate Removal
J. Paulson, Pelletron Corporation Instrument Panel Recovery:
A Commercial Breakthrough Eliminates the Waste
M. Lieberman, American Commodities, Inc. 11:15


11:45 Lunch: Ambassador Ballroom #3 (3rd Floor) 11:45
12:00 Carpet Stewardship the Next Steps by Frank R. Hurd, VP & COO, The
Carpet & Rug Institute 12:00
12:30 PED Division 40 Annual Division Meeting facilitated by Norman Lee,
Division Chairman 12:30

2003 GPEC Schedule (Wednesday Afternoon and Evening, February 26th)
Room: Duluth Room (5th Floor) Nicolet Room (5th Floor) Marquette
Room (5th Floor) Room:
Section:
Moderator # 3 Economics and Update on Plastic Recycling
Gabe Wing, Herman Miller
Laura Soreida, Ford Motor Company # 4 Biodegradable Materials
and Life Cycle Analysis
Ron Walling, Advanced Material Center # 5 Innovative Recycling Processes
and Recycled Materials
Norman Lee, Attractive Design Section:
Moderator
1:30 PM
Scrap Tire Recycling and Crumb Rubber: Impact of Market Variability and
Other Factors on Economic Feasibility
S. Sunthonpagasit University of Akron, and
M. Duffey, George Washington University Green Composites from Biofiber
and Soy Protein Based Bioplastic
P. Tummala, A. Mohanty, M. Misra, L.Drzal
Michigan State University Mechanical Purification-Cleaning of Post
Consumer Plastics without Washing
H. Schnettler, G.Fahrbach, F. Lackner, R.Pipes,
Duales System Deutschland, Germany 1:30 PM

2:00 PM
Post-Consumer Tires Integral Recovery Model for the Country of Spain
P. Haxaire, M. Encina, RMD, Spain Exploring the End ­of- Life:
Safety, and Regulatory Concerns for Flame Retarded Electrical and Electronic
Equipment
S. Landry, R. Dawson, Albemarle Corp. Recycling of Bottle-Flakes Using
Electrostatic Separation Technologies
R. Koehnlechner, Hamos GmbH, Germany 2:00 PM

2:30 PM
Recycle Rubber Based Thermoplastic Elastomers- an Unusual Opportunity to
Cut Cost
Edgar Gonzales, ECO-TECH, Inc Reinforced Composites from Recycled
Carpets
J. Muzzy, Georgia Institute of Technology Using Experimental
Interpolymers to Upgrade Mechanical Properties of Recycled Thermoplastics
X.Liu, A. Merrington, and C. Diehl, IA, MMI, and Dow Chemical 2:30 PM

3:00 PM 15-minute Break 3:00 PM
3:15 PM
Sustainable product Development: Design for the Environment
Gabe Wing, Scott Charon, Herman Miller Furniture Life Cycle Analysis
J. Pollack, Omni Technical Economizing Resources
T. Pearson, Kiltearn House 3:15 PM

3:45 PM
Odor Measurement of Natural Fiber Filled Composites for Automotive Parts
V Sperber, A. Bledzki,
Institut fur Werkstoffetechnik, University of Kassel, Germany Biobased
Polyurethanes from Plant Oil Based Polyols: Physico-mechanical Properties
Evaluation
J-P. Latere Dwan¹Isa, A.K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. Drzal, Michigan State
University and M. Kazemizadeh, Atofina Injection Molding of Recycled
Polypropylene from ELV¹s Shreddar Residue into Structural Support Battery
Bracket
R.Abel, 21st Century Polymers,
M. Conant, Mayco Plastics 3:45 PM

4:15 PM
Is Recycling Good for the Environment?
A. Griff, Consulting Engineer Poly (Lactic Acid) Films as Food Packaging
Material
R. Auras, B. Harte, S. Selke
School of Packaging, Michigan State University Energy Conservation
System:
ReCyclotron Technology
K. Goehner, Hudnut Industries 4:15 PM

4:45PM Wednesday Paper Sessions End 4:45PM

6:00-8:30 Connections Reception / Student Poster Display: Mackinac
Ballroom (5th Floor)
Kinetic & Thermodynamics of Three-Arm Poly (epsilon- caprolactum) Polymer
- S.R. Balakrishnan, M. Krishan,
P. Dubois, R. Narayan ­ MSU East Lansing The Use of Recycled
Materials‹Plastics
University of Michigan - Dearborn
- Gregory Ervin, Rebecca Mazzacco,
Ryan Randazzo, Stacy White
Eco-Friendly Biocomposites from Plant-Derived Fibers and Plant-Derived
Plastics for Automotive Applications ­ MSU East Lancing
- A. Wibowo, A. K. Mohanty,
M. Misra, L.T. Drzal Separation and Identification of Dissimilar
Plastics for Recycling ­ Univ. Michigan Dearborn
- Paul Herlein, Imran Shafi,
Limei Wong, Nicholas Schomer Novel Bio-Composite Sheet Molding
Compounds from Engineered Biofibers and Biobased Resins for Housing Panel
Applications ­ MSU E. Lancing
- G. Mehta, A. K. Mohanty, M. Misra, L. T. Drzal
Use of Recycled Plastics ­ Univ. Michigan
- Stephanie Allen, Robert Brennan,
Scott Cullen, Joshua Hachey Recycling of Tires ­ Univ. of Michigan
Dearborn
- Kyle McFadden, Omar Mantasir,
Kyung Ahn, Chadi Kansa Tire Recycling ­ Univ. of Michigan Dearborn
- Jennifer Benitez, Mike Katulski,
Ryan Walsh, Andrew Woodman
Tire Recycling ­ Univ. of Michigan Dearborn
- Ali Nasser, Rami Saleh,
Don Wyniemko, Azumah Uchechuku Tire Recycling ­ Univ. of Michigan
Dearborn
- Marie Molitor, Drew Podges,
Kevin Sholar, Patricia Clubbs Recycling of Tires ­ Univ. of Michigan
Dearborn
- Don Wellman, Nick Nowicki,
Michael Pfeifer, Christopher Shearn
The Applications of Recycled Materials ­ University of Michigan - Dearborn
- Marc Smith, Jim Burkowski, Don Kuzich Recycling of Polycarbonate Car
Headlight Lenses
- Jan Rybnicek, Czech Tech. Univ. Prague Separation and Removal of EPS
from a
PE/PP-rich Waste Stream
- Jessica L. Greminger - Lewis University
6:00-8:30
2003 GPEC Schedule (Thursday Morning, February 27th)
7:00 AM
Breakfast: Ambassador Ballroom #3 (3rd Floor) 7:00 AM
7:30 AM Recycling in the Automotive Industry by Mary E. Blair, Commodity
Manager-Chemicals, General Motors World Wide Purchasing 7:45 AM
8:00 AM A Little Plastics Saves a lot of Water by Colin Austin, Managing
Director of Intelligent Irrigation Systems 8:15 AM
Room Duluth Room (5th Floor) Nicolet Room (5th Floor) Room
Section:
Moderator # 6 Use of Recycled Materials
Jim Paschal, BodyCote Inc. # 7 Renewable Energies
Devron Farmer, The Matrix Group
Eric Koester, MEGO Consulting & Lavergne Group Section:
Moderator
8:30 Effect of Recycled Content PET on Material Properties at Various
Content Ratios.
H. Cornier, and J. Celorie, Hewlett Packard Printer Supplier Recycling
Issues of Mineral ­Containing Plastics
J. Lou, North Carolina Technical State University 8:30
9:00 Regeneration in the Melt of Recycled and Reground Thermoplastics
Using Neoalkoxy Titanates and Zirconates S.J. Monte,
Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc. Recycling of Aluminum and Polyethylene from
Tetra Pak Carton Packages as Plastic Composite
F. Luiz Neves and F von Zuben,
Tetra Pak, Brazil 9:00
9:30

Recycled Compounds Brought Back to Prime Physical Properties
Brian Schrowang
Edinburg Plastics, Inc. Application of Polymer to Facilitate the Growth
of Plants in Arid Land
M. Tabrizi and L. Javadi, University of
Wisconsin-Platteville, and University of Shahid B. 9:30


10:00 15-minute Break 10:00
10:15
An Update on the Use of Recycled PVC in Piping Applications
Jim Paschal, Body Cote, Inc. VOC Free Expandable Polystyrene
K. Bleijenberg, M.Berghmans, P.Arch
Nova Chemical 10:15
10:45
New Life for Recycled Plastics
H. Herbst and Gathy Gilberti,
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Setting the Record Straight: Busting Common
Myths about Plastics from Recovered Consumer Electronics J. Biancaniello, M.
Fisher, L.Headley, American Plastics Council and T. Kingsbury, Dow Chemical
10:45
11:15
Keys to Successful Implementation of Projects Using Reprocessed Material
R. Jackson, Custom Compounding Integrating Electronic Nose Technologies
into Environmental Process E. Koester
MEGO Consulting and Lavergne Group 11:15
11:45 Awards Luncheon: Ambassador Ballroom #3 (3rd Floor) 11:45
12:00 Society of Plastics Engineers and the Environment by Mike
Cappaletti, Executive Director of Society of Plastics Engineers 12:00
12:30 Annual Environmental Award with Awards Chairman P. Subramanian
(Subu) 12:30
1:30-4:00 Super Session (Panel Discussion): Ambassador Ballroom #3 (3rd
Floor)
"State of Environmental Stewardship in Plastics"
Moderator: Michael D. Powers, Executive Director of General Motors Account,
Dow Automotive
Panelists: … Donald Duncan, President of Society of Plastics Industry
(SPI) … Dr. Gerhard Fahrbach, Managing Director of Plastics Recycling
Technology ­ Green Dot Program … Claudius Feger, President of Society of
Plastics Engineers (SPE) … Jean-Luc Lavergne, President of Lavergne Group …
Rod Lowman, President of American Plastics Council (APC)

WIN CASH!!! A drawing for $500 dollars will be held at the end of this Super
Session for those still present. 1:30-4:00


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