A chemist by training, Mats Linder leads the Innovation Programme within the New Plastics Economy initiative. This role involves identifying and mobilizing catalytic innovation that has the potential to enable a plastic system that works. In this role, Linder looks after the $2 million New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize, launched this year.

The New Plastics Economy

An open innovation approach to create a plastics system that actually works.

Mats Linder

November 15, 2017

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The linear economy, of which plastics packaging value chain is an iconic example, is ripe for disruption. Without a doubt, plastics bring many benefits, and the economy as we know it would not be able to work without them.

Materials Technology: Plastic Packaging

Addressing the plastic recycling issue

What innovators can do to help fix the plastics system.

Mats Linder

September 19, 2017

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Without a doubt, plastics bring many benefits, and society as we know it would not be able to work without them. But it is becoming increasingly evident that the current, linear plastics system is broken.

During this live webinar, you'll learn about the significant production increase and ease-of-use when deploying a cobot for a wide range of applications.

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers. With hundreds of attendees expected, Converters Expo South will be the place to find manufacturing partners, check out testing and prototyping equipment, meet with producers of disposables and learn the latest in flexo printing and packaging.

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Packaging Strategies

2019 October

The October issue of Packaging Strategies centers around packaging design, as well as features cartoning, cobots, cleanable equipment advantages, aseptic packaging, household packaging trends and more!

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