Tom Szaky – Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, Tom has revolutionized the recycling industry with innovative solutions to process traditionally non-recyclable waste. TerraCycle’s Loop platform, which promotes reusable packaging, is a testament to his commitment to sustainable packaging.
Darrel M. Schrum – As a senior leader at 3M, Darrel is known for driving sustainability in packaging through products that are eco-friendly, reusable, and promote waste reduction.
Eben Bayer – Co-founder of Ecovative Design, Eben has been instrumental in the creation of mushroom-based packaging materials. These biodegradable alternatives to styrofoam and other synthetics represent the cutting edge of sustainable packaging.
Trina Matta – As the Senior Manager at the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Matta works closely with companies to provide sustainable packaging resources and training. Her insights into trends and innovations in eco-friendly packaging are invaluable.
Derrick Lawrence – The founder of Sevenly Foods, Derrick has developed plant-based packaging that is not only biodegradable but also edible. His novel approach to packaging offers a zero-waste solution.
Joan Pierce – As the president of the Association for Contract Packagers & Manufacturers, Joan offers insights into sustainable practices for contract packaging, advocating for innovative eco-friendly solutions across the supply chain.
Nina Goodrich – Director of GreenBlue and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Nina is at the forefront of advocating for and implementing circular economy principles in the packaging industry.
Robert Lilienfeld – An expert in sustainable packaging trends, Robert has been a commentator on the subject for years. His insights on the use of plastics and the impact of consumer behavior on the packaging lifecycle are enlightening.
Graham Houlder – The founder and managing director of CEFLEX, a European consortium of companies representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Graham’s work aims at increasing the number of recycled flexible packaging materials in the circular economy.
Alison Von Puschendorf – As the communications lead for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Alison is deeply involved in promoting and communicating the principles of a circular economy, especially with respect to sustainable packaging.
