The nation's singular event that brings together the entire plastics value chain, working to end plastic waste.
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The U.S. Plastics Pact Activator Action Summit returns — this time, as part of RCon 2025! Activators and partners from across the plastics packaging value chain will come together for two days of collaborative problem-solving, fresh ideas, and bold action to accelerate circularity in the U.S. like never before
And this year, for the first time, we’re opening portions of the Summit to non-members, creating even more opportunity to connect, challenge assumptions, and push for systems change together.
Whether you’re a packaging expert, policymaker, supplier, retailer, nonprofit, government agency, or innovator — we want you at the table.
Time & Location
Nov. 11-12, Greater Columbus Convention Center (402 North High Street Columbus, Ohio)
- Tuesday, Nov. 11: All-day sessions (U.S. Pact Activator attendees only)
- Tuesday evening: Networking social (all attendees welcome)
- Wednesday, Nov. 12: Rumpke Tour (all attendees welcome)
- Wednesday afternoon: Day 2 sessions (all attendees welcome)
- Wednesday evening: RCon Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall
Agenda Topics Include
- Problematic & Unnecessary Materials List: Gear up for the next problematic and unnecessary materials assessment, which is around the corner in 2026. Chemicals of concern will be under the microscope this year. Come prepared to discuss your priorities and expectations for how chemical safety should be assessed in plastics packaging.
- Source Reduction: Hear the U.S. Pact’s initial workplan, and have the opportunity to share ideas, provide input, and identify challenges.
- Policy: Review the U.S. Pact’s EPR framework and provide crucial feedback.
- Reuse: Get a detailed view of the Reuse in Retail Initiative, including the product categories that are selected and discussion on potential reuse models and regional criteria.
- Exciting guest speakers and more!
Registration and lodging for the Activator Action Summit will be managed through our conference partner, SWANA, as part of RCon 2025. U.S. Pact Activators will also receive a special discount to attend the full U.S. Pact Action Summit + RCon conference, offering even more opportunities to connect with leaders in recycling, solid waste, and circular systems.
“Solving the challenges around plastic packaging demands connection and collaboration at every stage of the system. By co-locating with SWANA, we’re bringing together the recycling, resource management, and packaging communities in a way that hasn’t been done before. I couldn’t be more excited for attendees to connect strategies, spark new ideas, and accelerate the progress we all want to see.”