Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn is Principal at Washburn Consulting and a consultant to HCPA. His other clients include other trade associations, companies and NGOs. His work is focused on EPR education, advocacy and implementation. He is the former VP of Sustainability at Nestle Waters North America and a former senior policy advisor at The Recycling Partnership.
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