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The Future of Circular Economy for Sustainable Plastic Products & Packaging

As sustainable plastics in products become the focus for more companies, we will explore the Circular Economy for plastics diving into plastic raw materials and the enablers allow products and packaging to be contamination-free.

This is a unique opportunity for passionate, expert professionals to join 20+ panelists to advance the thinking in this field. This engagement is moderated by an expert Facilitator and is open asynchronously, around-the-clock for your convenience.

Every two weeks, the facilitator will introduce a new subtopic – each theme exploring a new facet related to sustainable plastics.

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

peopleExpert participation

- VPs of Sustainability
- R&D Directors
- Heads of Marketing
- Communications Leaders
- Environmental Scientists
- Plastics Recycling Researchers
- Environmental Chemists.

Applicants
Liz Newmar
Brussels based multilingual journalist, reporter, editor and proofreader interested in environment and sustainability
I am a journalist and editor who has written about packaging, including plastics packaging, and the environment for years. I know the main people in the packaging industry in Europe (Plastics Europe etc).
Adrian Minh
MSc, BEng, MEAust, ICheme
I am a chemical engineering/environmental researcher (Ph.D. in environmental engineering) who works in the field of plastic recycling, conversion of plastic waste to value-added products, find alternative feedstock to substitute the use of plastic waste. Besides, I am also the reviewer of the journal of Resources, Conservation & Recycling (ELSEVIER), Waste Management (ELSEVIER), and Valorization of waste to value-added products (WILEY). Currently, I am dealing with many plastics recycling projects (Thermal degradation of plastic waste, biodegradation of plastic waste, segregation of plastic waste for recycling) to find a sustainable and feasible route for a circular economy.
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.
Gerard Dumanc
Associate Professor of Chemistry and the Huie Dellmon Trust Endowed Professor of Science at LSU - Alexandria
I am chemistry professor with strong research interests especially in sustainable development and environmental chemistry. In 2005, I won my first International Award for my research plan involving the utilization of cottonseed oil wastes as diesel replacement fuel sponsored by Bayer and the United Nations Environment Program. With my knowledge and experience in environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and sustainable development, I would be able to provide practical and theoretical insights into the future of circular economy for sustainable plastic products. My knowledge and experience as a Chemical Safety Officer and Analytical Chemist will also be essential as we delve into the topic related to plastic raw materials and enablers that allow products and packaging to be contamination-free.
Mohamed Hafez
Senior Lecturer at Al-Azhar University
Innovation and sustainable development with over 10 years of experience as academic work and researcher in environment and recycle of wastes was my challenge during my work. As a member of EU project was gate to develop my skills in sustainable development. Seeking for grants to support my ideas national and international. My project challenge is reducing consumption of fossil energy by conversion mixed plastics wastes into highly purified liquid fuel named as PLASTIC WASTE FUEL (PWF) as achievement way for renewable energy which lead to less expensive fuel with high purity using Pyrolysis process as eco-friendly non-environmental harmful emission. Converted plastic waste to liquid fuel and plastic wood manufacture
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Pinaki Banerjee, Program Director at ITC InfoTech

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The Future of Circular Economy for Sustainable Plastic Products & Packaging