Meet Us in May at Rethink Materials in London

SMC joins community of leaders scaling sustainable consumer products and packaging

Hamburg, 22nd March 2024 – SMC is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming Rethink Materials summit in London. This international event serves as a crucial platform for leaders in the industry who are driving the development and scaling of sustainable alternative materials and circular solutions for consumer goods.

The Rethinking Materials Summit presents new opportunities for partnerships and investments in plastics, bio-based alternatives, and circular solutions. With a focus on packaging and performance materials, attendees gain insights into challenges facing stakeholders in tackling plastic waste, new technologies, scaling up, and cross-sector applications in packaging, food & beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Over two days of engaging discussions and targeted networking, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with global consumer brands, producers, converters, policymakers, early-stage innovators, and investors. The 2024 agenda offers unique insights into innovative applications of new materials and technologies, providing invaluable knowledge to future-proof businesses and achieve more sustainable supply chains.

Here’s what some industry leaders have to say about the event:

Global Foods Packaging Director, UNILEVER, NETHERLANDS: “This event brings together players from all steps of the circular economy to discuss aspects of plastics often overlooked.”

CEO, FOOTPRINT, USA: “Plant-based materials are the future, and consumers demand it.”

CEO, TOTAL CORBION PLA, SWITZERLAND: “Collaboration is key in moving towards a circular economy.”

DuPont Biomaterials: “Accelerating and adopting sustainability practices is imperative, and we’re excited to be part of this journey.”

The summit focuses on upstream innovation, including design, new materials, and regulation, aiming to connect technology pioneers with investors and corporate partners to scale innovation in new materials for consumer goods such as packaging, textiles, durable goods, and personal hygiene products.

We invite you to join us at this transformative event. Please contact us for a personal meeting onsite via info@shyft-consulting.com