“Pandemic panic” has caused nearly 70 percent of people to turn to single-use plastic more, according to at least one survey. Yet 86 percent of Americans agree we need to transition from an economy that throws things away to one that emphasizes reuse and recycling, according to recent research from WWF. Finally, 90 percent of consumers believe companies should use packaging that can be easily reused or recycled, according to a Ball Corp study.
That’s just the start of all the conflicting data out there. So, what’s the solution to this mounting single-waste plastics crisis?
Here’s part of the answer: From startups to multinational corporations, the business community has the expertise and influence to solve the plastic waste problem once and for all.
Join us tomorrow, June 2 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT for “Pushing Past Plastic: How Brands Can Be Part of the Solution,” the second edition of 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - LIVE. Together, we will explore how and why business is taking bold action to combat our plastic problem.
We’ll welcome senior leaders from Morgan Stanley, PepsiCo, The Consumer Goods Forum, Closed Loop Partners, Just Salad and Deliver Zero to our virtual stage for this discussion. The full agenda is below.
Presented by 3BL Media, 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - LIVE convenes top brands and organizations throughout the year to explore the “how” and “why” behind business leadership on today’s most pressing issues.
Tomorrow's Agenda
Understanding the Issue
A one-on-one interview with Audrey Choi, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, Morgan Stanley, with Leon Kaye, TriplePundit’s executive editor.
Driving Solutions at Scale
A panel discussion, moderated by Mary Mazzoni, 3p’s senior editor, with:
- Burgess Davis, vice president of global sustainable packaging and sustainability strategy, PepsiCo
- Ignacio Gavilan, director of sustainability, Consumer Goods Forum
- Bridget Croke, managing director, Closed Loop Partners
Moving Toward Reusables
A one-on-two interview with Lauren Sweeney, Co-Founder, Deliver Zero and Sandra Noonan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Just Salad, with Mary Mazzoni.
There is no cost to attend this and any future editions of 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands – LIVE! To stay up to date on the latest 3BL Forum news, follow @TriplePundit on Twitter and sign up for email alerts here.
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