Call For Abstracts

We invite presentations that explore Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Systems (DRS) from a global perspective, with a focus on measurable outcomes and real-world results. Speakers are encouraged to share data-driven insights, lessons learned, and best practices from established or emerging programs.

This session seeks presentations on how materials are managed across MRFs and landfills, including new innovations in processing technologies (AI), operational decision-making, and system efficiencies. Case studies, practical experiences, and forward-looking solutions are especially encouraged.

We welcome presentations highlighting strategies for system reuse across material streams. This may include building materials deconstruction and donation, reuse in retail initiatives, and refillable systems. Topics may include program design, implementation challenges, market development, and strategies to scale reuse. 

This session invites speakers to share insights on the evolving battery recycling landscape, including collection systems, safety risks, policy developments, and emerging technologies. We especially encourage presentations that address key challenges such as fire hazards, collection gaps, and infrastructure limitations, as well as strategies to overcome these barriers. Presentations that highlight both current challenges and future opportunities are encouraged.

We are seeking presentations that examine the state of textile end markets, including resale, recycling technologies, and demand for recovered materials. Topics may include market barriers, innovations, and strategies to strengthen textile recovery systems.

This session invites presentations on the challenges and opportunities shaping glass recycling systems, including contamination, processing technologies, market dynamics, and policy approaches to improve recovery and end-market viability.

We welcome presentations focused on expanding equitable access to recycling services in underserved and rural communities. Topics may include infrastructure solutions, community engagement, policy strategies, and successful program models.

This session seeks presentations on practical approaches to implementing waste diversion programs in schools, including, food waste diversion, single use materials, and education initiatives. Speakers are encouraged to share lessons learned, challenges, and replicable models.