The University of Alabama will be hosting the 6th International Conference on Recycled Rubber & Plastic Products (R2P).

This annual conference is supported by leading academia, businesses, exhibitors and sponsors involved in the scrap tire and plastic recycling & products industries will address a wide variety of technology advancements, economic strategies and opportunities in the field of rubber and plastic recycling.

Some of the tentative topics to be discussed include:

  • The use of rubber and plastic in asphalt binders and mixtures, including national and international experiences
  • QC/QA issues in producing ground rubber and plastic
  • Engineering properties of recycled rubber and plastic
  • Equipment issues in this industry
  • “Green” industry – Sustainability issues
  • How to produce marketable products from recycled rubber and plastic materials
  • Heath issues with recycled rubber and plastic materials.

Who should attend:

  • Crumb Rubber Producers
  • Plastic Recyclers
  • DOT Officials
  • State officials dealing with tire recycling
  • Asphalt contractors
  • Molded goods manufactures
  • Anyone dealing with tire or palstic recycling
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Environmentalists.

To learn more about the event and register, please proceed to the official website.