A Circular Solution: Addressing the Single-Use Plastic Crisis

The single-use packaging industry is in crisis as countries, including Canada, enforce bans. By 2050, more plastic than fish is expected in the ocean, largely due to single-use food packaging. The root cause of the problem with single-use is the linear supply chain on which it is based. By redesigning the supply chain to create circularity, traditional waste can become an input stream and the environmental impact of the packaging industry can be significantly reduced. Kayli Dale will share her inspiring journey of launching a business to address this crisis, from graduating in April 2020 to scaling a cleantech venture during the pandemic.