Exploring Molecular Recycling: Tara Cary of Eastman

Molecular recycled plastics are a new type of material that is attracting a lot of attention, especially in the beauty and cosmetics industry. Tara Cary, from the Eastman Chemical Company, is an expert in this field and will provide some insight on this topic. Tara's expertise will guide us through what molecular recycled plastics are and why they're important.
On this episode, we'll talk about:

• Tara Cary's experience at Henkel prepared her for Eastman Chemical Company's future development of new technology.
• What makes the cosmetic packaging market unique from other markets?
• Aesthetics are important in cosmetics and beauty.
• What characteristics about a molecular plastic is well suited for the cosmetic market compared to a manual machine recycled content?
• Molecular recycled plastic is the only way to get recycled content to have that really clear virgin plastic look and feel.
• In Molecular Recycling, how does it all work?
• The process use for recycling x-ray film that Eastman has used for over 40 years and Why hasn't this technology been more widely used?
• Why not recycle all plastics using a molecular process?
• The carbon emissions impact of molecular recycling is astronomically or exponentially larger than the manual machine approach, according to critics. Is it true, and what would her answer be to that criticism?
• different kinds of molecular recycled processes.
• How can brands or interested parties use it in their business? What is the process to qualify the material and go through those steps?

Tara Cary is an experienced Strategic Marketer with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Strong product management professional skilled in Research and Development (R&D), International Marketing, Polymers, Market Analysis, and Adhesives.

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