Colin Preston
Colin Preston is a Managing Consultant at Ramboll, specializing in Circular Economy and Resource Management. With 10 years of industry experience, he integrates circular materials and sustainable processes into value chains. Colin previously led R&D initiatives at NanoLab and Mori, focusing on coatings development, sustainable packaging, process scale-up, and circular materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and brings expertise in developing new products, packaging, and renewable materials.
Tuesday June 24
Joint Sustainability & Product Stewardship & Government Relations Special Session
This session will look at the evolving landscape of sustainable packaging for household and commercial products, focusing on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and related regulatory drivers to reduce packaging waste and corresponding implementation strategy considerations. The first hour will be a panel discussion of EPR and PCR policy and requirements in the U.S., highlighting special considerations for aerosols, pesticides, and products considered household hazardous waste (HHW). During the second hour, attendees and panelists will split into breakout rooms to discuss specific topics in greater detail.
Speakers:
- Jamie Pero Parker, Sustainability Team Lead, Senior Innovation Advisor, RTI International
- Colin Preston, Managing Consultant, Ramboll
- Kelly Smith, Vice President, Head of Institutional Affairs, Ferrero USA
- Michael Washburn, Principal, Washburn Consulting: Sustainability & Public Affairs
- Keith Weitz, Director, Sustainability and Resource Management, RTI International