As demand for more sustainable and higher performing materials continues to grow, additives are playing an increasingly important role in helping the plastics packaging sector balance regulation, recyclability and performance.
In an exclusive interview with Eco-plastics in Packaging, Mariano Suarez, global head of marketing additives at Clariant, discusses recent developments involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free processing aids and EU approval for rice bran wax products, and details the company’s focus on local production and circular solutions.
He also reflects on how additives can support recyclability in practice, the challenges posed by fragmented regulation across regions, and what will be needed to scale circular plastics more effectively.
Watch the full interview to hear his insights on regulation, innovation and the future of circular plastics additives.
