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SPE supports the plastics industry through the SPE Foundation by funding educational programs, and providing grants and scholarships for students. SPE also supports the industry through participating in programs such as the United Nations Environment Assembly.

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SPE ANTEC® 2026

Solve real-world challenges! Make connections! ANTEC® 2026 is where you will find the latest breakthroughs in plastics technology, advanced polymer research, and next-generation processing solutions.

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Hands-On Plastics (HOP) Kit for Grades 5-10: US Addresses Only

Ships to US Addresses Only — See Other Item for International Addresses.

Hands-On Plastics (HOP) science education kits contain everything you need to implement a thorough and engaging inquiry-based curriculum into the chemistry and the characteristics of plastics. Students learn first-hand that scientists and engineers have the ability to solve problems and produce products with plastics to meet the needs of people everywhere.

This kit contains HDPE, LDPE, PS, PET, PP, and PVC pellets, as well as HDPE flakes and one preform. These are packaged in clear polyethylene bags with labels for each resin type.

A nominal charge for the kit materials and shipping allows SPE to continue providing a valued and long-lasting science tool. For non-US Addresses, please choose the kit option for addresses outside US.

Please visit the Hands-On Plastics section for background information and lesson plans.

Item No: HOP2

Price: $29.99

SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

84 countries and 85.6k+ stakeholders strong, SPE unites plastics professionals worldwide – helping them succeed and strengthening their skills through networking, events, training, and knowledge sharing.

No matter where you work in the plastics industry value chain-whether you're a scientist, engineer, technical personnel or a senior executive-nor what your background is, education, gender, culture or age-we are here to serve you.

Our members needs are our passion. We work hard so that we can ensure that everyone has the tools necessary to meet her or his personal & professional goals.