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María Natalia Ortega Leyva Directora Editorial
María Natalia Ortega es periodista, y tiene una maestría en Asuntos Internacionales. Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en medios de comunicación, tanto masivos como industriales. Ha sido directora editorial de publicaciones relacionadas con plástico e industrias afines en México y Suramérica. Fue ganadora de la prestigiosa beca Knight-Wallace Fellowship de la Universidad de Michigan (2014-2015) y recibió el Premio Siemens de Periodismo Ambiental en 2011.
Actualmente, contribuye activamente a la conversación sobre circularidad de los plásticos, reciclaje, sostenibilidad y economía circular, desde la creación de contenido, la narración de historias y el análisis de tendencias tecnológicas y de mercado.
Marking 5 Years of the Global Commitment to Plastic Packaging Sustainability
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the Global Commitment, a collaborative effort led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations, we reflect on its enduring impact in steering the plastic packaging value chain toward a sustainable future. We explore insights shared by initiative signatories, assessing the strides made and recognizing challenges faced, toward the construction of sustainable packaging frame.
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Dr. Chris Rauwendaal: Creator and Inventor in Plastic Extrusion
Dr. Chris Rauwendaal's impact on plastic extrusion is characterized by innovation and creativity, evident in his contributions to both theory and practical applications. Recognized with induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, his career encompasses a wide range of achievements, from pioneering revolutionary screw designs to authoring the esteemed "Polymer Extrusion" book.
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Wendy Hoenig: Female Leadership in the Plastics Industry
Wendy Hoenig's induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024 marked a crowning achievement in her illustrious career. Her strategic vision and innovative contributions during her tenure at The Dow Chemical Co. and as a consultant have left an indelible mark on the plastics sector, shaping its trajectory for decades to come. Being the fifth female inductee in the Plastics Hall of Fame, we also talked with her about female leadership in the plastics sector.
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Dr. Walter Kaminsky: Pioneer of Catalysts Revolutionizing Polymer Production and Recycling
Dr. Walter Kaminsky’s pioneering research on metallocene catalysts at the University of Hamburg sparked a global revolution in plastics production. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Kaminsky’s legacy continues to shape the polyolefin industry and plastic recycling technologies.
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J. Michael Cude: Innovator in Medical Plastics
The remarkable journey of J. Michael Cude covers a four-decade career in the medical plastics industry, marked by groundbreaking innovations and leadership. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Cude's contributions continue to shape medical device manufacturing worldwide.
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H. Joseph Gerber: Pioneer of Plastics Innovation for Various Industries
The remarkable legacy of H. Joseph Gerber in plastics revolutionized multiple industries. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Gerber's inventions — including computer-controlled fabric cutting and CAD/CAM systems — continue to shape manufacturing processes worldwide.
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Innovator and Architect of INSITE Technology: Kurt Swogger
The pioneering legacy of Kurt Swogger at Dow Chemical Co. revolutionized the plastics industry with INSITE Technology. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Swogger’s innovations in high-performance polyolefins have shaped industries worldwide.
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Dr. Cato Laurencin: Pioneer in Plastics for Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Cato Laurencin, whose groundbreaking work in plastics and regenerative medicine has transformed health care, was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024. Dr. Laurencin's innovative use of polymers for musculoskeletal applications has revolutionized medical devices and biologics.
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Recycled Content: A Hot Trend in Packaging
Using recycled content in packaging reduces the environmental footprint of the package and incentivizes recycling. There are plenty of technical solutions to overcome the barriers.
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Packaging: The Roads of Innovation Meet at Sustainability
In plastics packaging, most of the innovations are oriented towards sustainability, but how do we get there? Processors and industry leaders share their approaches.
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Packaging: Protection and Sustainability in a Single Pack
E-commerce explosion and the growing preference for fresh products are raising the bar of packaging protection capabilities, while keeping the track on sustainability.
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Donald Graham: Business Leader and Innovator in Blow Molding
With a keen vision of business and the creative mind of an inventor with important contributions to the blow molding industry, Donald Graham entered into the Plastics Hall of Fame last Sunday.
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