EPISODE 14
Plastics circularity - Game changer for reaching sustainability?

Plastic circularity in action: What are companies doing, and what should they be doing, to align with government regulations and meet societal expectations? Our sustainability experts Christian Böhler and Ruirui Zong-Ruehe share insights into how much plastic waste could be reduced, recycled, or prevented, and which advanced technologies could help keep plastics in use. However, challenges persist across the value chain, with countless issues to address. Achieving meaningful change will require concerted action and foundational shifts, as well as broad collaboration.

In our fourteenth podcast episode, our experts discuss how circularity in plastics can be a game-changer for sustainability. Despite progress in recent years, the current efforts fall short of what’s needed for a sustainable future. Beyond curbing plastic waste to combat global warming, we must consider global prosperity. The pressing question is: how do we strike the right balance between economic and environmental priorities?

Achieving meaningful progress demands bold innovation, strong collaboration, and decisive legislative action. How robust must regulations become to drive real change? What incentives can inspire rapid adoption? And what specific roles can R&D, procurement, and production teams play in advancing alternatives to plastic? To succeed, governments, businesses, and consumers must rally around shared goals. By building alliances across the entire value chain, stakeholders amplify their impact, turning the tide on plastic waste and moving closer to a sustainable future.

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