79: Plastic reduction in a post-COVID world

<div>In this podcast we take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on plastic reduction. Have consumers become more aware of the plastic packaging and the impact on the environment of the products they buy or has the opposite occurred, with a focus on health and hygiene turning their attention elsewhere?<br> <br> Joining us for a lively debate on where the future of plastic reduction is headed are Susan Hansen, Global Strategist, Food Packaging and Logistics, Rabobank, David Jones, CEO &amp; Founder, Just One Ocean, Simon Ellin, CEO, The Recycling Association and Geoff Brighty, Founder &amp; MD, Environmental Sustainability Associates Limited.<br> <br> <strong>About our panel<br> <br> Susan Hansen, Global Strategist, Food Packaging and Logistics, Rabobank<br> <br> </strong>As the Global Strategist for F&amp;A Supply Chains, Susan Hansen is responsible for developing Rabobank’s global research portfolio and sector expertise related to food packaging and food logistics. Food packaging spans all relevant packaging materials including metal, glass, corrugated paper, folding carton and plastics, while Food logistics mainly covers cold chains and food distribution. Food waste and sustainability are currently hot themes in Susan’s sector research.<br> <br> Susan and her eight-person, globally operating, team is part of the RaboResearch Food&amp;Agribusiness network of close to 90 analysts worldwide. The analysts are experts in various fields; covering the whole food value chain from farmer to retail, as part of Rabobank’s Banking for Food strategy.<br> <br> <strong>David Jones, CEO and Founder, Just One Ocean<br> </strong><br> For more than 10 years David Jones, a professional underwater photographer and media specialist, has been raising concerns about the damage we are doing to our oceans, and in particular the effect of single-use plastics.<br> <br> He has worked for a number of production companies including the BBC alongside TV personalities such as David Attenborough, Bear Grylls and Ben Fogle. As diving supervisor, ca