ON DEMAND WEBINAR: The future of sustainable plastics
Our sustainable polymers webinar explored the future of sustainable plastics, analyzing the tensions and synergies between recycled polymers and bioplastics.
Hosted by NexantECA's Steve Slome, Luke Downing and Tristan McCallum it dissected the mechanical and chemical recycling technologies alongside biobased and biodegradable materials, highlighting their economic viability, technological hurdles and evolving regulations. Attendees gained a strategic view of market dynamics, key innovations like bio-PLA, bio-PHA, pyrolysis and the policy shifts shaping adoption.
Intro & Agenda – Defining the role of recycled plastics and biopolymers in sustainability.
Market Overview – Parallel analysis of recycling vs. biopolymers, including overlap and trade-offs.
Regulatory & Market Forces – Global policies, EPR, PPWR, investment risks, and cost pressures.
Reports & Insights – Data on scalability, economics, and corporate adoption.
Q&A & Discussion – Addressing challenges and future outlook.