Support the Industry

SPE supports the plastics industry through knowledge-sharing, professional development, and innovation. The SPE Foundation inspires future professionals with educational programs for long-term growth. As a UNEA member, SPE helps shape global scientific and technological advancements, positioning plastics professionals at the forefront of progress.

SPE Foundation

The SPE Foundation supports plastics professionals through educational programs, grants, and scholarships focused on science, engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing, while creating global opportunities for students.

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SPE PlastiVan®

The SPE Foundation's PlastiVan® Program engages students with hands-on activities and demonstrations, teaching them about plastics' chemistry, history, processing, sustainability, and real-world applications in science and engineering.

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Grants

The SPE Foundation's educational grants program supports students of all ages in exploring plastics and polymers, funding projects at educational institutions that benefit students, the public, the plastics industry, and SPE.

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Podcasts

Scholarships

The SPE Foundation offers scholarships to students pursuing careers in the plastics industry, including majors like plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, and related fields such as chemical, mechanical, and industrial engineering, journalism, and communications.

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SPE, UNEA, & UNEP

UNEA accreditation gives SPE observer status, allowing active participation in UNEA and UNEP’s work, positioning SPE at the forefront of global environmental policy, particularly in end-of-life plastics management.

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This educational program is provided as a service of SPE. The views and opinions expressed on this or any SPE educational program are those of the Speaker(s) and/or the persons appearing with the Speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. (SPE) or its officials, employees or designees. To comment or to present an opposing or supporting opinion, please contact us at info@4SPE.org.

Refund Policy

Full refund 30 days prior to the event start date. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance with registration.

Copyright & Permission to Use

SPE may take photographs and audio/video recordings during the conference, pre-conference meetings and receptions that may include attendees within sessions, networking areas, exhibition areas, and other areas associated with the conference both inside and outside of the venue. By registering for this event, all attendees are providing permission for SPE to use this material at its discretion on SPE's websites, marketing materials, and publications. SPE retains ownership of copyright to all photographs and audio/video recording obtained at this event and attendees may request copies of any material in which they are included.

Anti-Trust Statement

  1. No discussion among members, volunteers, or staff, which attempts to arrive at any agreement regarding prices, terms or conditions of sale, distribution, volume, territories, or customers;
  2. No activity or communication which might be construed as an attempt to prevent any person or business entity from gaining access to any market or customer for goods or services or any business entity from obtaining services or a supply of goods;
  3. No activity or communication which might be construed as an agreement to refrain from purchasing or using any materials, equipment, services or supplies of or from any supplier; or
  4. No other activity which violates anti-trust or applicable laws aimed at preventing unfair competition.
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