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SPE invites industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to present at SPE's Solutions for the Microplastic Challenge conference to explore forward-thinking strategies for addressing microplastic pollution from the perspective of the plastics industry.  The program will cover the evolving regulatory landscape and industry standards, offering expert guidance on compliance strategies and global policy developments related to microplastics. In addition, sessions on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) will examine the challenges and emerging solutions for integrating microplastics into product lifecycle evaluations, helping companies better understand and reduce their microplastic footprints.

Deadline Information:

Abstracts Due: May 30, 2025
Presentations Due: August 31, 2025

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NOTE: Chosen speakers will not pay a fee to attend the conference. Once you are selected as a speaker, you will be provided a discount code to register for the event.

Key Topics Include:

• Global and regional policies and regulations on microplastics
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) challenges and solutions for incorporating microplastics
• Waste management and recycling innovations to reduce microplastic release
• Circular economy approaches to microplastic prevention
• Filtration, separation, and capture technologies for removing microplastics from air, water, and industrial effluents
• Detection and monitoring technologies, including real-time and lab-based methods
• Characterization techniques and technologies to trace the origin and pathways of microplastics
• Material innovations: biodegradable polymers and microplastic-reducing alternatives
• Best practices in design and manufacturing to minimize microplastic generation
• Collaborative research initiatives, education, and public awareness campaigns