Issue Briefing: Rethinking Plastics

January 22, 2016
09:15–09:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Learn first-hand how systemic change can create a New Plastics Economy, turning the $80-$120 billion worth of plastic packaging that is burnt, buried or dumped into the environment each year into an opportunity. The Issue Briefing room is located in the Media Village. This session is webcast live.

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