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Ocean Plastics: Cleanup, Effects on Health, Rethinking Plastic Consumption, and Possible Alternatives

We're assembling a virtual advisory panel to explore the future of Ocean Plastics: Cleanup, Effects on Health, Rethinking Plastic Consumption, and Possible Alternatives. We will discuss a range of current & emerging trends such as the facts on the negative effects of plastics, sustainable cleanup efforts, effects on human health, reduction of plastic consumption using alternatives, and beyond.

On this panel, you will be one of 15-20 experts in your field. You will have the unique opportunity to gain and share insights on the subject as you advance innovation in the field with top thought leaders like you from around the world.

Activities include:
1. Explore a variety of themes
2. Map the competitive landscape (i.e. emerging trends, disruptive tech, etc.)
3. React to the latest media/reports in this space
4. One-to-one engagement with other panelists

Participation is 100% online and at your convenience. By applying here, you are agreeing to participate once per week or as inspired. This engagement will be expected to launch the week of June 18th.

peopleExpert participation

- Environmentalists
- Materials Engineers
- Marine Biologists
- Social Responsibility
- Pollution Experts
- Waste Management

Applicants
Amitabh Bhatta
Safety Professional | HSE Consultant with 12 years of versatile experience managing Health, Safety, and Environment
I'm a global HSE Leader with over 7 years of experience in developing creative solutions and driving them to the ground across Waste Management and Oilfield industries. I have extensive experience working with Plastics and alternative methods causing pollution in land and oceans and currently working in one of the biggest Waste Management platform. I look forward being part of this board with qualitative outcomes.
Grace Abakpa
Dr
Environmentalists
Christine Yolin
Expert in sustainable waste management and circular economy (Europe, Japan and developing countries)
I have knowledge and experience in waste related topics, mainly from business, legislative and consumers' behavioral perspectives, esp. in Europe and Japan. I'm currently member of the board "Inspiring Consumers to Recycle" and appreciate the insightful discussions with other experts. I started my career in France as consultant in the environmental department of the German Chamber of Commerce in Paris. We mainly provided information and support to export companies, with a particular focus on European legislation concerning packaging (large part of it being in plastic). In Japan since 2013, I researched about the recycling and waste management industry and market in Japan. Further I was involved in a Staff Enhancement Program during which I introduced Japanese and European know-how and best practices to Indonesian government officers so that they could improve waste management in their home country. Plastic is one of the most common and problematic waste and is now at the center of many sustainability programs. Considering my background, I’m particularly aware and interested in the recent EU rules to reduce marine litter (according to which selected single-use plastic products will be under reduction targets or ban) and the recent import ban enforced by the Chinese government that causes great turmoil on the Japanese archipelago. I would be delighted to discuss this very hot topic with other experts and would be very pleased if my contribution could help make the oceans cleaner.
Hadi Tabbar
Vice President, Lebanese Economic Association
I have transdisciplinary background in water resources, chemistry and biochemistry, and environmental biotechnology. I will bring academic perspective and practical measures to reduce plastic consumption. I represent corporate social responsibility department at Lebanese Swiss Bank and will be glad to moderate.
Brunella Barber
Environmental Engineer -Doctor in Engineering and Applied Science-EHS Consultant
Over the course of the last four years, I have been working in photocatalytic processes for wastewater treatment as PhD student. The driven force of the project was to establish the best UV reactor set-up and identify the optimum working conditions to purify contaminated water coming from several food industries. My main goal was to overcome some of the drawbacks of the most common photocatalytic materials, such as titanium dioxide, in order to develop a smart catalyst with a greater surface area, good molecular diffusion transfer and enhanced light harvesting. I have succeeded in the research and I am strongly convinced that the knowledge that I have gained can bring valuable input into the scientific discussions that might arise.
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“I like that I can do this when I have time,
and there is no set schedule.”


Eric Allen, Senior Manager, Supply Chain at EY

“I find the topics engaging and I love the
flexibility of checking in and providing insights
at my convenience.”

Kimberly Underwood, Consultant at Underwood Consulting

“Great platform, great questions and topics.
The potential to earn a little more money for
participating is nice as well.”

Oren Birks, Sr. Director of IT at PBI-Gordon

“I really enjoy being on the panels, sharing
information and reading the perspective of the
other panelists. It is quite intriguing and most
all of the panelists are quite bright.”

Patty Soltis, CX Strategist at Kinetic Edge Consultants

“Very interactive, informative and without
any inherent bias. This is as good a collaborative
platform as you can get.”

Pinaki Banerjee, Program Director at ITC InfoTech

“It is a perfect platform not just to share
but to learn and stay updated.”


Armando Leyva, HR Director at 360º HC

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Ocean Plastics: Cleanup, Effects on Health, Rethinking Plastic Consumption, and Possible Alternatives