From Waste to Worth: Redefining Plastic Could be our Richest Opportunity

We’ve had it all wrong. We have been viewing plastic as a disposable material, a waste that plagues our ocean, planet, and communities. But plastic is not the problem; it is us and how we have been treating it.

For David Katz, it is time to embrace a paradigm shift and view discarded plastic for what it truly is – a resource that can transform lives. In his talk, he will share how humanity can reveal value in used plastic and close the loop in the circular economy through a movement that stops ocean plastic and empowers over 40,000 collection of community members across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa to find a path out of poverty.

He will also touch upon how we can become the change we seek in the world through perpetual behavioral change, which brings the mindfulness of recycling in what we purchase, how we use it, and how we dispose of it.

Rethinking plastic could be humanity's richest opportunity. Learn from David how to become a changemaker and help enliven a wasteless world.

Unleashing Human-Centric Regeneration

Can we truly regenerate the environment while hundreds of millions of people struggle to overcome poverty? Join David Katz, Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, as he unravels how ending poverty isn't just a moral obligation but a strategic necessity for achieving every other Sustainable Development Goal outlined by the UN.

Katz will take you on a transformative journey beyond the green façade of sustainability, exploring a new paradigm: environmental regeneration that's inherently human. He will share the intricate links between poverty and environmental degradation and how organizations integrate poverty alleviation into their strategies, proving that human-centric regeneration is not only possible but imperative.

This isn't just a task for governments and NGOs; it's a collective responsibility where brands and businesses play a pivotal role. Unearth how tackling poverty can unlock human potential, spur innovation, and drive sustainable growth.

Katz will challenge brands to redefine success, urging them not just to measure it in terms of profit but also to account for the positive transformation they bring about for the people and the planet.

Beyond Sustainability: Leading the Shift Toward a Regenerative Future

With the degradation that’s unfolding in the world, should our goal truly be sustainability? For David Katz, Founder of Plastic Bank, sustainability is way past its due date. It's time to embark on a regenerative journey that can truly revitalize our planet.

In this session, David will explore how organizations can become catalysts for change, fostering value creation by prioritizing the needs of both people and the planet. He will also share the story of global brands actively contributing to a regenerative future through Social Recycling. Discover how this movement combats ocean plastic while empowering collection communities across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, offering them a path out of poverty.

Take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to challenge prevailing mindsets and uncover the immense potential of brands to lead the world towards a paradigm shift that breathes life into a wasteless world.