Sustainable Business Network's annual conference took place on 26 August, 2019. You are purchasing a video of the professionally recorded Innovate! Session of the conference, complete with speaker slides and Q&A.

Innovate!

Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand: Key Findings from the Report Juliet Gerrard, Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor

From Plants to Plastic: A Beautiful Redesign Monique Kelly, Revology

Plastic Possibilities: The Three Pillars Florian Graichen, Scion

Total time: 90 minutes

Empowering NZ businesses and acting on plastic:

We are in the middle of a worldwide movement away from the waste and pollution of discarding fossil fuel-derived plastics. It is having profound impacts throughout every business and sector. This is an exciting time of innovation, where opportunities await those getting ahead of the curve.

New Zealand's relative remoteness and small scale provide unique challenges, yet our internationally heralded innovations make huge waves. We have the opportunity to lead the world. This is especially true with regards to new materials development and packaging use.

The Sustainable Business Network is hosting this special event. Together business leaders and experts will take an in-depth look at this issue. We will explore what it means for your business and for sustainable business in New Zealand.

The day will provide you with the practical information and inspiration you need to thrive in the emerging low carbon circular economy. We will touch on design, science, practical and creative solutions both to stepping away from - and creatively incorporating - plastics. Unrivalled networking opportunities will give you the system-wide connections you need to succeed.

View the full programme, here.