Home Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions for the converted plastic product industry in the internationalization process for target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute), is supporting the 5th edition of the Brazilian Plastic Conference (CBP), one of Brazil’s largest meetings of the plastic converting industry.
In this edition, CBP – The Plastics Paradox – brings to the country the researcher Chris DeArmitt, one of the world’s leading experts, in addition to other national and international speakers. The hybrid event is an initiative of the SustenPlást Institute and will take place on September 12, in São Paulo, with live broadcasts on Zoom and YouTube.
According to Carlos Moreira, Executive Director of INP and who oversees projects at Think Plastic Brazil, CBP demonstrates the interest of the Brazilian plastics industry in providing more information and connections between market players. “The partnership between Think Plastic Brazil and CBP is extremely important in fostering knowledge in the converted plastics industry in Brazil. Throughout the event, we will even show the release video of the next World Plastic Connection Summit, which will take place in April 2025 and is already open for registration,” he says.
With the topic “The Plastics Paradox”, the edition will bring together major national and international experts to clarify and present scientific information about plastic material in various segments of the society. The event’s star attraction is Chris DeArmitt, PhD, the world’s leading expert in plastic materials, who will visit Brazil for the first time. The edition is named after his book The Plastics Paradox.
DeArmitt graduated in Chemistry and Physics, courses that provided him with the necessary scientific basis so that he could deeply understand the structure and behavior of materials. Thus, he followed his advanced studies, including a doctorate (PhD) in Materials Science, focusing on the study of polymers, plastic materials, and their industrial applications. President of Phantom Plastics LLC, DeArmitt has a career dedicated to the development and enhancement of plastic materials, contributing to innovations that improve material durability, functionality, and sustainability. His work is based on scientific data and clarifies the purpose of plastics in modern society and helps formulate more effective policies regarding the environment. His works together with companies such as HP, Apple, Exxon, P&G, iRobot, Eaton, Total, and Disney.
The event’s program also has the presence of big names in the industry, such as Ronald Sasine, Albano Schmidt, Cassia Nunes, Fabiana Quiroga, Gustavo Alvarez, Joaquim Caracas, Larissa Ogera D’Otaviano, Simara Souza, among other experts. With the participation of world-renowned experts, the 5th CBP promises to be a significant milestone in the debate on plastics in modern society. “The meeting aims to address the challenges and opportunities that plastics represent, in addition to being a reference in the search for scientific and proven information on the subject,” says Alfredo Schmitt, president of the SustenPlást Institute and creator of this initiative. According to Schmitt, the expectations for the Brazilian Plastic Conference are high. “Talking about plastics is extremely necessary and enlightening and is exactly what we seek for CBP. We want to promote a space for dialogues and discussions on the circular economy, expanding knowledge and access to information about the paths and solutions that plastic can bring,” he adds.
To check the complete schedule and ensure your registration for in-person or online spots, visit: https://cbplastico.com.br/2024/.
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The 5th Brazilian Plastics Conference – The Plastics Paradox
Date: September 12, 2024
Venue: The Brazilian Plastic Conference will be held in person at Casa Bisutti (Rua Casa do Ator, 577, Vila Olímpia, São Paulo/SP).
It will also be livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube
Registrations: https://cbplastico.com.br/2024/
About the Congress
The BRAZILIAN PLASTIC CONFERENCE (CBP) is an educational initiative of the SustenPlást Institute, open to the whole society. The purpose is to clarify and present scientific information about plastic materials. The event, which takes place every two years, is in its fifth edition and is known for gathering foreign and Brazilian speakers. The complete information can be accessed on the website cbplastico.com.br. You can follow the news on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil started its activities with 38 companies and, over the last 20 years, has expanded its participation to more than 220 companies. During this period, the Portfolio promoted 4,773 participations of companies in the industry in 240 projects specifically for Trade Promotion, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with more than US$1.247 billion in business generated and a total investment of US$12.338 million, achieving an impressive ROI of US$101.04 for every dollar invested.
For those interested in joining the Portfolio, please contact Richard Assis at richard.assis@thinkplasticbrazil.com or visit thinkplasticbrazil.com.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) promotes Brazilian products and services abroad and attracts foreign investments to strategic industries of the Brazilian economy. To reach its goals, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion actions aimed at promoting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business roundtables, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and influencers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that are also focused on strengthening “Brazil” as a brand.
The agency also acts in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastic Institute – INP arises amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastic market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representativeness are the results of the union of the Brazilian Processed Plastic and Recycling Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM), and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
As a sectoral technological body, INP aims to be the focal point for the entire plastics production chain in Brazil. To this end, the body maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards so that products with better quality be manufactured.
