Designing for Recycling

from Plastics Unwrapped · host Krzysztof Krajewski, Romain Cazenave, Karin Katzer

Why is it so difficult to recycle plastics? What is the difference between recyclable and recycled? Why do recycling rates change so drastically from country to country and even street to street? Dow's Romain Cazenave, Marketing Director for Packaging & Specialty Plastics in EMEA, and Karin Katzer, Marketing Director in EMEA, shed light on this topic and explain how plastic manufacturers can create products that are easier to recycle as well as support recycling systems. They are joined by Krzysztof Krajewski, Director of Packaging Sustainability at RB, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies.Key discussion points include:Why recycling rates differ from so much between areasThe role of plastics manufacturers in creating products that are easier to recycle, as well as supporting recycling.

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Discussing the big issues around recycling plastics. This episode explores key questions, such as why is recycling plastics so difficult? And what can the industry do to help?

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