Overview

Plastic has gone from the greatest invention of the modern era to one of the most challenging materials to manage. Plastic waste is a growing issue that we face everywhere around the world. Even though it is undeniable that plastic provides various benefits to our society, it is not enough to say that we overuse it without thinking about the consequences.

The aim of this year’s Great Debate is to update the audience on these issues and provide a forum of those attending to ask questions to experts.

The topics to be covered will include:

• Why it is important to reduce plastic waste
• Circular economy’s role in a plastic free future
• Why Plastic waste is damaging the planet
• Production of sustainable bioplastics that can be made from renewable sources

*Circular economy model redefines the economy around principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible.