Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference

About

The Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference (PPRC) is the longest-running event in the paper and plastics recycling industries. Recycling Today Events produces the 2026 edition on 28–29 October 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago (151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois).

The conference brings together brand owners, recyclers and consumers of recyclables across the supply chain to discuss market trends, policy, packaging design and recycling technology. It is co-located with the separate MRF Operations Forum (26–27 October 2026) at the same hotel.

Dates and hours

Official schedule (times subject to change):

• Wednesday 28 October 2026: registration 10:00–18:00; exhibit hall 12:00–18:00; programming from a Packaging Evolution Workshop at 11:00 through a networking reception ending 18:00.
• Thursday 29 October 2026: registration 07:30–16:30; exhibit hall 07:30–14:00; sessions from 08:30; conference concludes 17:30.

Sessions use the Crystal Ballroom; networking meals and the exhibit hall are in the Regency Ballroom.

Tickets (early rates expire 19 August 2026)

• PPRC Pass — US$611: conference sessions, networking, exhibit hall.
• PPRC+ Pass — US$707: adds MRF Operations Forum access.
• Expo Only Pass — US$463: networking and exhibit hall.

Register at the official registration form. ReMA members should contact [email protected] about possible discounts.

Official links

• Homepage: https://paperplasticsna.recyclingtodayevents.com/ (also https://www.paperplasticsrecyclingconference.com/)
• Schedule: https://www.paperplasticsrecyclingconference.com/schedule/
• Registration: https://www.paperplasticsrecyclingconference.com/register/