Dow champions circularity as Official Sustainability Partner of PACK EXPO International 2024

Dow champions circularity as Official Sustainability Partner of PACK EXPO International 2024

Through the event collaboration, Dow hopes to shine a light on the future
of the circular economy in product packaging.

MIDLAND, Mich. - October 14, 2024 - For the second consecutive year, materials science leader Dow (NYSE: DOW) will serve as the official Sustainability Partner of PACK EXPO International, the most expansive packaging and processing event in North America.

"As one of the world's leading materials science companies, helping to deliver a sustainable future is woven into the very fabric of our culture and the values that propel Dow," said Izabel Assis, North America commercial vice president, Packaging & Specialty Plastics at Dow. "This is why we are so excited to continue this partnership with PACK EXPO. We strive to inspire innovative thinking and encourage expanded collaboration throughout the packaging industry in our quest to create a more circular economy."

Dow and other event collaborators, including PMMI, McCormick Place and Independent Recycling Services, have worked together to expand recycling infrastructure and increase education with literature throughout the event. Informative materials will include recycling tip sheets and content showcasing how actionable options can help brands address sustainability goals.

Additionally, Dow leaders will present two educational keynote sessions.

• Catalyzing Circularity: Policy, Products and Partnerships (Monday, 11/4 at 2:00 p.m. - Sustainability Stage). Speakers will include Heather Turner (sustainability director) and Jennifer Ronk (senior sustainability marketer).
• The Packaging Playground: Investing for the Future (Tuesday, 11/5, at 2:00 p.m. - Innovation Stage). Speakers will include Michelle Sauder (marketing director, food & specialty packaging), Kiesha Jones (marketing director, industrial & consumer packaging) and Dr. Rennisha Wickham (senior marketing manager, rigid packaging).
  

These presentations will showcase valuable industry experience and insights into improving the life cycle of packaging. Speakers will highlight Dow's innovative solutions and the significance of collaboration when designing for recyclability and circularity.

"We take our role as an industry leader very seriously," said Assis. "Our theme at this year's show is A Circular Vision, The Diamond Standard. As the Official Sustainability Partner of PACK EXPO, we see an opportunity for Dow to help connect the value chain and inspire innovation, collaboration, open dialogue, and most importantly keep circular and renewable solutions top of mind. Experience shows us that it will take the entire value chain-from converters and OEMs, to haulers, brand owners and consumers-to create a truly circular economy."

PACK EXPO will take place in Chicago from Nov. 3-6, 2024. It will feature 2,600 exhibitors and host more than 45,000 attendees, spanning the entire packaging value chain.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Eddie Keels
Dow
[email protected]

Jessica Cheng
Burson
[email protected]