September 30, 2026 | San Diego
Building off of a highly successful How2Recycle Summit 2025, we are poised to welcome members of both How2Recycle and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to the table for critical conversations on labeling, policy and an everchanging landscape around recycling and disoposal. For the second year in a row, the Summit will co-locate with SPC Advance, taking place the day after.
The How2Recycle Summit will bring together stakeholders, comprised of brands, policymakers, converters, and innovators to explore what recyclability truly means in a rapidly changing world — and how How2Recycle is evolving to lead the way.
Why Attend the How2Recycle Summit?
With advancements in recovery technology and state to state evolutions in policy, this is a rare opportunity to collaborate across sectors to inspire renewed trust in a more functional, and transparent recycling system.
Innovations
Learn more about how innovations in a.i. are impacting recovery, sortation, and recyclability designations.
Transparency
Pull back the curtain on what goes into developing the How2Recycle label, how they are issued, and what impacts your recyclability designation.
Policy
Learn more about our shift in methodology regarding policy as defining recyclability shifts to state by state.
Truth & Trust
Take a deep dive into the data that supports the most trusted on-pack disposal instruction labeling system in North America.
What is the How2Recycle Summit?
At the How2Recycle Summit, you can expect a focused gathering of stakeholders driven to improve recyclability through policy, consumer education, and innovation. Produced by How2Recycle, a project of GreenBlue, the summit offers a space for attendees representing brands, retailers, packaging manufacturers, recyclers, and policy experts to collaborate on the shared goal of getting more materials in the recycling bin by taking out the guesswork.
Town & Country Resort
For the How2Recycle Summit 2026, we will call the Town & Country Resort in San Diego California home. Take 23 acres in bustling Mission Valley, add boundless fun, fantastic food, and a cool SoCal charisma—this is Town and Country Resort. A California icon mingling mid-century nostalgia with of-the-moment amenities and experiences. And, your newest happy place, where good times and good vibes will have you smiling from ear to ear—inside, outside, or poolside.
