How can we Overcome the Issue of Single-Use Plastic?

Thursday, September 5, 2019 16:20 - 17:05

An estimated 18 billion pounds of plastic waste enters our world’s oceans each year harming animals and the ecosystem.

  • How can companies work together with their local governments to find a solution to the ongoing plastic waste problem?
  • What alternatives can we explore to replace plastic packaging; a man-made invention?
  • By replacing plastic how do you meet your consumer needs?
  • What is the future of packaging in the next 5 years? Could we ever live in a 100% plastic-free world?

Christopher Costa, Director of Product Management and Packaging North America, Victorinox Swiss Army

Lindsey McCoy, CEO, Plaine Products

Luis Arévalo, Design & Packaging Director Latin-American Business, Colgate-Palmolive

Anu Gadhiraju, Packaging Development Manager in R&D Respiratory Category, GSK Consumer Healthcare