The widespread adoption of plastics in packaging applications has led to many tangible benefits in terms of the reduction in food waste and provision of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Managing plastic packaging at the end of its useful life has become a global challenge across the entire value chain leading to innovation in terms materials, technology, and business models.  Dow has a three-pillar approach to solving this challenge focused on programs to eliminate the flow of plastics to the environment, the creation of solutions for the circular economy, and development of partnerships.  Circular economy solutions must take into account the availability of regional infrastructure and policy in addition to the benefits that the solutions provide over the alternatives.  This paper will focus on conversion of non-recyclable flexible packaging to recyclable formats and the development of end-use markets for the recycled materials.<br/>

Opportunities and challenges for plastics in the circular economy

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