Scott Breen
Scott Breen is senior vice president of sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI). CMI represents U.S. metal can manufacturers and their suppliers. His responsibilities include promoting the can as a sustainable/circular package, advocating for federal and state legislation and regulation that reflect the can’s sustainability advantages, and spearheading the industry’s efforts to build upon the can industry’s leading recycling rates.
Along with his position at CMI, Scott has served on The Recycling Partnership's Board of Directors since 2022 and been its Chair since 2024.
Scott’s roles prior to CMI were associate manager of the Sustainability and Circular Economy Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and attorney-adviser at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He also explored various aspects of sustainability as creator and co-host of the podcast Sustainability Defined for nine years.
Scott graduated from Georgetown University and then went on to earn a Juris Doctor and Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University. Recent certifications include Certified Association Executive and the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Credential.
Monday June 23
Metal Packaging Circularity: Navigating the Future of Aerosol Recycling and PCR Content
Special Session
As the demand for sustainable packaging grows, the metal packaging industry is focused on improving recycling outcomes and increasing the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. With a particular emphasis on aerosols, this session will bring together experts from across the supply chain to explore the challenges and opportunities in recycling, the current state of the U.S. recycling infrastructure, and ongoing efforts to overcome these barriers. Through an interactive format, attendees will be invited to consider these issues, both as industry professionals and consumers, gaining a broader perspective on how industry can work toward a more circular and sustainable future for metal packaging.
Speakers:
- Scott Breen, Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI)
- Gary Okey, Executive Vice President, Recycle Aerosol LLC
- Michael Pratt, Senior Sustainability Manager, Sonoco Products Company