Following a welcome reception the evening of Nov. 5, Sustain '08 conference speakers, executive panelists and case studies will cover how to:

• Identify today's downstream consumer demands
• Learn what carbon footprinting and offsetting means for the plastics industry
• Discover how a "value chain" -- from material supplier to OEM and every stop in between -- can work together to find sustainability solutions
• Consider case studies and green strategies already in place by OEMs
• Get in position for growth
• Add sustainable thinking to your business strategy
• Develop a sustainable business plan to grow your bottom line
• Distinguish between effective sustainability marketing and "greenwashing"