June 8, 2022 - Disposing of plastics is a global problem. Many plastics are nearly indestructible in natural conditions, and the world produces around 359m metric tonnes each year, much of which is discarded. Nature cannot break this waste down anywhere near fast enough to prevent harm to life. Can recycling be done at sufficient scale to eliminate plastic pollution in the environment, particularly the oceans? And what sustainable alternatives might there be to current plastics that can alleviate the burden of waste? Conrad MacKerron will be speaking on the “Sustainable plastics and recycling?” panel.

Conrad MacKerron is a panel member.

Location: Virtual & Washington D.C.