Don’t Miss Out! Join us for the Interactive Fiber Recycling Course
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It’s time to broaden your knowledge of the entire fiber recycling process. The WMU Paper Pilot Plant has partnered with TAPPI to offer the Fiber Recycling Course, held Tuesday, August 15 – Thursday, August 17 at WMU in Kalamazoo, MI. The course will cover a full view of the circular economy that is fiber recycling – from brand perspectives, sustainability drivers, recyclable certifications and legislation, to collection, MRF sorting, reprocessing and papermaking.
Meet over 10+ expert guest speakers and build your knowledge and network over this short 2.5-day course. A networking dinner at the world-famous Bell’s Eccentric Café is included. Enjoy premier food, local craft beer, live jazz and the chance to win prizes. With an impressive lineup of expert guest speakers and numerous networking opportunities, this is a can’t miss opportunity.
Be sure to check out the course topics and schedule.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for the newcomer to the paper recycling industry, as well as those with experience who wish to broaden and update their knowledge and understanding of the basics of recycled fiber collection, processing, use and market drivers.
Optional Add-on Course: WMU Paper Pilot Plant Experience – Hands-on Fiber Recycling and Papermaking
Held on the last day of the course, spend the afternoon with WMU’s Paper Pilot Plant crew and see processes firsthand. This includes:
- Fiber recycling operations (pulping, screening, cleaning).
- Paper making on the newly installed dual fourdrinier pilot machine.
- Spend time in our papermaking/paper testing labs. You will see a bale of recovered paper enter the process, the recovery of the fibers and the production of recycled paper (forming, pressing, drying, calendering).
Earn Continuing Education
Earn 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 14 Professional Development Hours after completion of this course. This course has been reviewed and approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Register today for a can’t miss interactive experience.
