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Sustainability Next Summit

We are at a pivotal inflection point in sustainability. So, Dow and Fast Company convened policy experts, along with business and sustainability leaders, for the Sustainability Next Summit. The event addressed learnings and challenges for the plastics industry, and how the landscape of the industry is evolving globally.

The nature of waste is changing. And, we are, too.

The Replay

View the sessions from the Sustainability Next Summit held in November 2022, hosted by Dow and Fast Company. The event covered topics such as, the impact of plastics on the future of people and planet, technology enabling the transition to a circular economy, how sustainability will impact the retail shelf, and more.

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Welcome Remarks with Jim Fitterling

Ben Baer, VP & Executive Editor of FastCo Works, opens the Sustainability Next Summit and Jim Fitterling, President & CEO of Dow, talks about how plastics fit into the world today.

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Global Opportunities: How Policy Plus Innovation Can Make a Big Impact

Local policies have shifted, and organizations are defining sustainability priorities. This session explores the impact policy will have on our world, and plastics, by 2035.

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Plastics Applications for Future Sustainable Cities

This session examines the technologies and models that could revolutionize the value of waste in our urban centers as we move toward a more sustainable future.

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Innovations in Recycling - What's New and What's Next

Achieving the vision of sustainable urban cities with efficient waste management practices means investing in and scaling recycling technology.

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The Consumer Shelf in the Age of Sustainability

How different will the shelves in our stores look in 2035? What will the impact be on the value chain and overall carbon footprint of a product?

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Closing Remarks with Andre Argenton

The Sustainability Next Summit concludes with a Q&A session with Andre Argenton, Chief Sustainability Officer at Dow.

Sustainability in Practice for Consumers

Scientist and social media influencer, Chemical Kim, talks about the response from her followers when she started talking about plastics on TikTok.

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