The Klosters Forum Podcast

Hannah MacInnes joins Philipp Baier, founder of Cleanwave.org and owner of LifeXperiences, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Philipp Baier is founder of Cleanwave.org, a non-profit initiative that sets out to provide sustainable alternatives to single use plastic water bottles. Cleanwave has set up a network of water refill stations across the islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera, and the initiative has expanded as a social movement, working closely with government, civil society and businesses across the islands. The award winning Cleanwave documentary film ‘Out of Plastic’ has been widely screened across the Balearic Islands and internationally, and the Cleanwave school program has expanded exponentially, deeply impacting children's relationship to plastic, nature and the sea.Philipp is also owner of LifeXperiences, a well established destination management company offering high-end incentive travel to the Balearics, as well as experience based travel to East and Southern Africa. Philipp is passionate about nature and he thrives best when challenged by her elements. Whether it be kitesurfing the winds, surfing the waves, or free riding on extreme mountain peaks, he is committed to combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his love for nature to create a positive impact.

Hannah MacInnes joins William Davies, General Manager of Sustainability at Swire Coca-Cola Limited, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.William is based in Hong Kong and holds an MSc in Physiology from St. Andrews University. He has been with the Swire Group for 23 years and worked for a number of their operating companies across their shipping, trucking, agriculture and aircraft maintenance businesses, in a number of countries.William is currently heading Sustainability for Swire Coca-Cola, the fifth largest bottler for The Coca-Cola Company, across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southern China and a part of the US. He helped found #Drink Without Waste – a consortium of drinks producers, retailers, NGOs, universities, think tanks, resource managers (recyclers) and a number of other high footfall well renowned companies in HK, to help address the need to keep soft drink containers from landfill and general leakage.

Hannah MacInnes joins Janine Kinzer, Head of Creative and co- founder of revolv, now muuse (multiple use), at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Janine Kinzer is Head of Creative and co- founder of revolv, now muuse (multiple use). She has a background of 11 years in brand building for several sustainable lifestyle brands and has always travelled exploring trends that flow into her creative work.  

Hannah MacInnes joins Graeme Smith, the Consumer Packaging Sustainability Manager at Mondi Group, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Graeme Smith is the Consumer Packaging Sustainability Manager at Mondi Group, a global leader in packaging, helping the world’s top FMCG companies to solve their packaging needs. He has over 25 years’ experience in plastic processing, developing and designing innovative solutions for many demanding applications. At Mondi he is responsible for the sustainability of all consumer packaging including flexible packaging, protective films and personal care. Graeme coordinates Mondi’s sustainability R&D efforts and is key to ensuring the ambition of commitments like the Ellen Macarthur New Plastics Economy become a reality. He started his career at VitaSheet Group and has held senior positions in packaging and plastics development.

Hannah MacInnes joins Elena Parisi, Head of Sales & Marketing at Recycling Technologies, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Elena Parisi leads the Sales and Marketing department at Recycling Technologies. Originally graduated in Chemical Engineering, she specialised in Biochemical Engineering at University College London, before further education in Finance and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Elena joined the company at the early stage of Recycling Technologies’ growth and covered various commercial functions, before stepping in as the Head of Sales & Marketing. She is leading the international roll-out and finding sites for installing the RT7000 machines. Elena is currently the interface between the technical and commercial teams of RT and the petrochemical industry.

Hannah MacInnes joins Douglas Woodring, Founder and Managing Director of Ocean Recovery Alliance, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Doug Woodring is the Founder of Ocean Recovery Alliance, a non-profit organization which is focused on bringing together innovative solutions, technology, collaborations and policy to create positive improvements for the health of the ocean.  Two of its global programs were launched at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2010. He was awarded the 2018 Prince’s Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from Prince Albert of Monaco. He is a United Nations Environment (UNEP) Climate Hero, and Google Earth Hero for his efforts, and has been on the advisory board of the XPrize, and The Economist’s World Oceans Summit.  In 2011, he co-authored the UNEP Yearbook chapter on the danger of plastic in the ocean.  He is also the founder of the Plasticity Forum which focuses on plastic innovation, design, materials recycling and solutions, without the waste footprint, and is on the Advisory Committee of Wharton’s Institute for Global Environmental Leadership.  Doug has worked in Asia for over 25 years, including four years in the asset management industry, where at Merrill Lynch Asset Management Hong Kong in 1998, he proposed the company’s first global environmental technology fund.  He has been nominated three times as World Open Water Swimmer of the Year for his innovative contributions to the sport, was recently named as one of the top 50 “watermen” in the world and has been honored to be in the Int’l Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Born in Northern California, Doug has a dual master’s degree from The Wharton School (MBA) and Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Environmental Economics. He has a BA from the University of California. 

Hannah MacInnes joins Prof. Penelope Lindeque, Head of Microplastic Research at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Prof. Penelope Lindeque is a molecular biologist with more than 20 years expertise in marine ecology. For the last 10 years her focus has included investigating the bioavailability and impact of microplastics on marine biota and has most recently included looking at solutions for microplastic pollution.  Penelope has supervised 6 PhD students researching the sources, fate and impacts of plastic in the marine environment. She has presented to the Parliamentary and Scientific committee on the problem of plastics and plankton, contributed to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) briefing on public policy issues related to marine microplastic pollution. She has published more than 50 peer reviewed papers with more than 4000 citations, she has led a number of field campaigns, most recently looking at the abundance and distribution of microplastics in coastal and open ocean areas. Her research has featured in many documentaries including Blue Planet II, Countryfile, and BBC Inside Out.  Penelope with colleagues from Exeter and Plymouth Universities were group winners of the NERC societal impact award and overall winners award - presented in London 2018.

Hannah MacInnes joins Leyla Acaroglu CEO, Creative Director and Facilitator of Disrupt Design, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Disrupt Design is led by sustainability strategist, designer and social change agent Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, recognized internationally as an expert in disruptive design, sustainability and education. Leyla has a PhD in disruptive design for social and environmental change. In addition to being a TED speaker, Leyla is a seasoned and respected author, award-winning designer, activator and educator, and was recognized in 2016 as 'Champion of the Earth' by the UNEP for her work. She started the award winning, multi-disciplinary design studio Eco Innovators in 2009, which became a leading provider of unique educational resources for design thinking and sustainability. Leyla moved on to found Disrupt Design and The UnSchool of Disruptive Design in 2014, both of which pioneered social and environmental change by and through design for clients around the world. She most recently founded the CO Project, which is the world's first 'brain spa' located on a farm in rural Portugal. Her creative work spans a variety of locations, fields and mediums, and is driven by her strong desire to influence, create, and effect positive pro-sustainability change in the world. Recent UNEP project https://www.anatomyofaction.org 

Hannah MacInnes joins Roman Peter, Co-founder of Trash Hero, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Roman was born in Switzerland, is 36 years old, and holds a BSc in Computer Science. A former Senior IT Security Engineer, he decided to travel the world in 2012, co-founding Trash Hero together with friends in 2013. Since then, he has worked full time on a voluntary basis, to support, develop and expand the organization. Trash Hero provides experiential education on the environmental impact of waste, in particular single-use plastic, and promotes practical solutions to mitigate, prevent and/or avoid the same. This is done by creating and supporting local volunteer groups that deliver programmes directly within their communities - currently numbering more than 130 in Southeast Asia and around the globe. Trash Hero proposes a holistic portfolio of programmes that take a long-term approach and directly address the impact of household plastic waste, from pre-purchase choices to correct disposal. The programmes have an indirect influence on government and corporate decision-makers by creating constituency and market support for change.

Hannah MacInnes joins Craig Leeson at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Craig Leeson, CEO of Leeson Media Int’l Ltd., is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, television presenter, and public speaker. He is the founder of Leeson Media International and chairperson of the I Shot Hong Kong Film Festival. He is also an international correspondent for Al Jazeera English, the global evangelist for Plastic Oceans International, an advisor to The Klosters Forum, and the Global Sustainability Ambassador for BNP Paribas. Previously, Craig has worked with major global broadcasters including the BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS, and Australia’s Channel Seven and ABC networks. He has made dozens of successful documentary films for broadcasters National Geographic Channel, Biography Channel, ESPN, Netflix, Amazon and iTunes. He made his feature-length directorial debut on the multi award-winning, internationally-acclaimed film A Plastic Ocean. His most recent project in production is a climate change documentary called The Last Glaciers.