2020 SCHEDULE SPEAKER INSIGHT

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Re|focus offers a unique opportunity for companies to connect with thought leaders in every stage of the circular economy, facilitating the next steps in rethinking plastics.

Julie Zaniewski, Senior Manager, Unilever R&D Packaging Sustainability, 2017 Attendee

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Scott Farling

Co-founder

Scott is a co-founder of the Ocean Plastics Recovery Project and has dedicated his career to recovering value from waste. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, concentration in Polymer Processing, and minor in Environmental Engineering in 1995. After more than a decade in the chemical industry, Scott shifted careers to focus on recovering value from complex waste streams at MBA Polymers, Agilyx Corporation and Titus MRF Services, where his roles included operations management, process development, waste plastics research, and business development. Scott also serves on the board of Oregon Green Schools, a non-profit dedicated to energizing and engaging students through student-driven activities that advance their understanding and ownership of sustainability.

Concurrent Session: Putting Marine Plastics to Work in the Supply Chain (Technical Track)

Tuesday, May 19th
1:30pm to 3:00pm

Major efforts are underway across the globe to remove plastic marine debris from the environment. Aside from landfilling this material or incinerating it, what can be done with it? This session will feature panelists that are leading research on the recycling of these materials and explore strategies for aggregating meaningful volumes of materials from otherwise isolated clean-up efforts. 

1:30pm to 3:00pm

Concurrent Session: Putting Marine Plastics to Work in the Supply Chain (Technical Track)

Scott Howard
Scott Farling
Ryan Schoenike
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