Across the plastics industry, sustainability work is becoming more practical, measurable, and connected to day-to-day business decisions. From material selection and product design to manufacturing efficiency and end-of-life recovery, companies are continuing to advance solutions that support performance, circularity, and long-term value.
At NPE2027, attendees will see that progress across the show. Dedicated Technology Zones, live recycling demos, Sustainability Park, and stage programming focused on circularity will give attendees direct access to the people, technologies, and ideas shaping more sustainable plastics.
Taking place May 3-7, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, NPE2027 will bring together the full plastics supply chain in one place. For professionals working to reduce waste, improve material recovery, evaluate sustainable materials, or understand where recycling technology is heading next, NPE2027 will offer a focused look at solutions already moving the industry forward.
99,371 Square Feet Dedicated to Recycling & Sustainability
NPE2027 will feature 99,371 square feet of recycling and sustainability focused exhibit space, giving attendees direct access to companies and technologies helping move circularity from strategy to application.
That dedicated footprint reflects how closely sustainability is tied to performance, compliance, customer expectations, operational efficiency, and brand trust across the plastics value chain.
From advanced recycling systems and processing equipment to bioplastics, renewable materials, lightweighting, waste reduction strategies, and closed-loop applications, the show floor will help attendees see how sustainability decisions connect across the full lifecycle of plastics.
Current planning also includes [XX bioplastics exhibitors], giving attendees a concentrated opportunity to explore materials and suppliers supporting renewable, bio-based, and lower-impact product development. Final exhibitor counts will continue to evolve as the show floor is sold.
A Redesigned Sustainability Experience
New for NPE2027, Sustainability Park will create an immersive destination for attendees to explore sustainable plastics in a more interactive setting. The experience is designed to spotlight real-world progress through materials, technologies, education, and conversations that connect across the value chain.
Attendees will be able to explore museum-style installations, interactive features, and fireside chats centered on the topics shaping the future of sustainable plastics. The experience will make complex sustainability conversations easier to see, compare, and apply within a broader show floor environment.
The park concept is built around the realities of sustainability. Progress is not always linear, and circularity requires collaboration across design, materials, manufacturing, recovery, and end-market demand. Sustainability Park will help show how those pieces connect.
Explore the Recycling & Sustainability Technology Zone
The Recycling & Sustainability Technology Zone at NPE2027 will help attendees navigate the companies, materials, and technologies advancing sustainability across the plastics industry. It is a focused destination for professionals looking for business-ready solutions that support waste reduction, material recovery, circular design, and improved operational performance.
Within the zone, attendees can connect with innovators working across advanced recycling, mechanical recycling, processing systems, sustainable materials, additives, bioplastics, and other solutions designed to help plastics stay in use and out of waste streams.
For engineers, R&D teams, purchasing professionals, brand owners, manufacturers, and executives, the zone offers a direct way to compare options, ask technical questions, and better understand which solutions are ready for their next project, product, or investment.
Two Recycling Demo Areas, One in Each Hall
At NPE2027, attendees will find expanded recycling demo areas, with one located in each hall. That means more opportunities to see recycling systems and circular processes at work across the show floor.
These demo areas will bring live processing and real-world applications into view, helping attendees move beyond concept and understand how materials can be collected, processed, reused, and returned to value. For teams evaluating recycling technologies or looking for ways to improve recovery and reuse, seeing systems operate in person can make the decision-making process clearer.
The expanded demo footprint makes recycling easier to find and experience throughout NPE2027. Whether attendees begin in the Recycling & Sustainability Technology Zone, visit Sustainability Park, or explore other parts of the show floor, they will have more ways to see circular solutions in motion.
Sustainability Stage Programming
NPE2027 will also feature Sustainability Stage programming designed to help attendees understand the trends, technologies, and requirements shaping sustainable plastics. The stage is expected to include [XX sessions] covering topics such as recycling systems, circular design, materials innovation, regulatory considerations, and market demand.
These sessions will give you access to expert perspectives and practical takeaways you can bring back to your teams. From technical considerations to business strategy, the Sustainability Stage will help connect big-picture industry goals with the decisions companies are making right now.
For anyone tasked with improving sustainability performance, evaluating new materials, strengthening recycling strategies, or preparing for changing customer and regulatory expectations, the programming will add context to the technologies on display across the show.
See Circularity in Action at NPE2027
The future of plastics depends on steady, practical progress. At NPE2027, that progress will be on display through the people, technologies, materials, and ideas helping the industry keep moving forward.
Registration opens September 14, 2026. Start planning now to experience recycling and sustainability at NPE2027, where circular solutions, real-world innovation, and the full plastics supply chain come together to shape what’s next.
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About NPE: The Plastics Show®
NPE: The Plastics Show® is the largest plastics trade show in the Americas and a global marketplace for plastics innovation, technology, and business growth. Produced by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the event brings together thousands of professionals and exhibitors from around the world to explore the latest advancements in materials, machinery, recycling, and manufacturing. NPE2024 was recognized as the 7th largest trade show of the year and received the Grand Award for “Most Commendable Green Initiatives” at the TSE Gold 100 Awards. NPE2027 will take place May 3–7, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at www.npe.org.
About the Plastics Industry Association
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $551 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.