Deepen Your Fiber Recycling Knowledge

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TAPPI and Western Michigan University (WMU) have partnered to offer a comprehensive training aimed at enhancing your understanding of recycled fiber collection, processing, utilization, and market drivers. You will gain a full view of the circular economy of fiber recycling.

The WMU Fiber Recycling Course is a 2.5-day course that will be held at WMU’s engineering campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan from June 4 - June 6. This course is tailored for both newcomers and experienced professionals in the paper recycling industry.

You will learn about:

• Sustainability — Brand Owner Perspective
• Regulations and Market Drivers
• Recyclability Protocols and Product Labeling
• Collection and MRF Operations
• Recycled Fiber Global Markets Update
• Paper Mill Operations
• Hands-on Fiber Recycling/Papermaking Option

A networking dinner at the world-famous Bell's Eccentric Cafe and a happy hour in the heart of beautiful downtown Kalamazoo are included. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with industry peers and over 10 guest speakers.

Optional Half-Day 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 these processes firsthand:

• 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).

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of fiber recycling and contribute to a sustainable future. 

Yes! Secure my spot at this training event.