In this session, we will specifically address the plastic waste issue we’re all hearing so much about and why that is driving us toward a more Circular Economy. Molecular recycling can be a vital complement to mechanical recycling to tackle the plastic waste challenges we face. Katherine Hofmann, Eastman’s Sustainability Strategic Initiative Manager, will share information about two chemical recycling technologies that Eastman has announced and how they can revolutionize the future of materials, including examples from how leading companies are leading the charge with materials like Tritan™ Renew.
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Sustainability has always been a core value for Katherine Hofmann, who worked at a local nature center in her youth, and whose mother worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Participating in the seventh grade Science Olympiad helped her discover an additional interest in polymers. From there, Katherine combined her love of the natural world with her passion for polymers to shape both her education and career. While earning her BS in Polymer Science Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Katherine researched a biodegradable aerogel to replace expanded polystyrene packing peanuts, graduating in 2008. Continuing on to Virginia Tech, Katherine completed her PhD as part of MII and the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program, focusing her research on the characterization of a proprietary fuel cell membrane for General Motors. In 2012, Katherine joined the Specialty Plastics division at Eastman, where she helped customers meet their sustainability goals by solving material performance needs. Katherine is now a Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Manager supporting Eastman’s Specialty Plastics and Coatings and Inks businesses, helping embed holistic sustainability across the organization and advance circularity.