Conor Twomey

September 17, 2019

Session 1A - Circular Economy

3:00 - 3:30 P.M.

Post-consumer plastics are becoming an increasing challenge due in part to China’s ban on importing scrap plastics, media attention to plastics waste, the collection of recyclable materials in NA, and most importantly, the diversity of the waste streams that lack sufficient value in today’s recycling landscape. 

Chemical recycling processes offer new opportunities to reclaim the value of these materials. Brand owners and retailers are defining their sustainable solution roadmaps for the next 5-10 years and are partnering with their suppliers to enable their ambitions. 

This presentation will provide an update on progress made and outlook; with special focus on Indorama’s sustainability engagement and leadership role.

Conor Twomey is the Global Director of Research and Development for Indorama Ventures.   His major focus is to fully leverage people, technology and assets to maximize contribution to current business objectives and strategies for profitable growth.  Conor has over 20 years’ experience in polymer materials science, solution chemistry, surface science, optics, electronics, and firmware/software.  Conor is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has a Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY and his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland.