Douglas Woodring

We all use plastic as it is valued for its light weight and durability, but its impact as waste and pollution is felt around the world. Learn from a global expert in how we go to where we are today, what some of the main issues are, and how your company, community, institution, or you as an individual, can help to make a difference.

As the world works to conclude the UN Plastic Treaty, with over 180 countries supporting, there will be significant changes in the future of production, legislation, use of recycled content, new materials, supply chains and transparency. Over 3 billion people today live without access to waste management systems, and that impacts our waters, health, ecosystems, tourism, fishing and agriculture, and does so on a daily basis more so than climate change in terms of scale across communities.

With over three decades working in Asia, Mr. Woodring's nuanced knowledge of communities, economics and policies will provide ideas for innovative solutions for brands, products, packaging, and how communities we live in can be part of the solutions as well.

The audience will come away with much deeper insight into the issue, its origins, its impacts, and ways in which we can all create immediate positive impact on this complex topic.