Jonathan Edmunds is Sustainability Director at Woodly, a cellulose-based bioplastic innovator helping defossilise and decarbonise packaging while reducing food waste through its unique breathable barrier properties. He spent 14 years at DS Smith, leading recycling and circular economy projects across paper and plastic formats, and working with major UK and EU retailers to deliver scalable sustainability solutions. Jonathan brings deep industry knowledge and a practical, impact-driven approach to packaging innovation. He holds a Master’s in Sustainability from Cardiff University and certifications in CO₂ accountancy and circular economy. His work continues to shape the future of packaging through collaboration and environmental leadership.

Neil has led the development of ReZorce® mono-material barrier packaging technology since 2020, initially as President of Mucell Extrusion at Zotefoams plc, the originator of the technology, and – since September 2025 – as CEO of ReZorce Limited. The company has been founded with an initial focus to finalise development of ReZorce as an easily recyclable and more sustainable alternative to fibre-based composite beverage cartons. Neil’s previous roles have included Jabil, a $26 Billion U.S. business where he led the European food and beverage Packaging business and Nampak, where he was Global Commercial Director with responsibility for major clients and business development across EMEA, Asia, Africa, and North America. Prior to that, Neil held senior roles with Nestlé, Mondelez and Northern Foods. He was appointed a Council Member for the British Plastics Federation in 2017 and certified as a Master Moulder in 2018.

Ahmed Detta is the CEO and Founder of Enviroo, a UK-based plastics recycling innovator dedicated to building a cleaner, circular future. With a mission to transform how plastic is recovered and reused, Ahmed leads Enviroo’s development of high-quality PET recycling infrastructure designed to support the UK’s sustainability and resource-efficiency goals. A passionate advocate for collaboration across the value chain, he works closely with industry, government, and communities to accelerate progress toward a more resilient recycling system. Through Enviroo’s projects and partnerships, Ahmed is committed to driving innovation that delivers real environmental and economic impact.

Anthony holds more than ten years of experience in communications and partnership management spanning multiple sectors. Since joining Sherbourne Recycling in 2023, Anthony has taken responsibility for external communications and stakeholder relationships, delivering educational tours and presentations both onsite and at conferences, workshops, and schools to more than 5,000 participants. He also champions and facilitates product testing, supporting initiatives with Recoup and leading retailers and brands as part of Sherbourne’s ongoing commitment to its partners. Anthony’s expertise in Sherbourne’s advanced waste separation technologies and AI applications make him qualified to advise product manufacturers on recyclability testing and key considerations in product design.

Jonathan Attwood is a highly accomplished Chartered Chemist (CChem) and technical leader with extensive experience in polymer recycling. As Head of Technical & Quality at IPL Brightgreen, he leads technical projects and quality assurance initiatives, notably introducing processes that have reduced contamination within polymer streams by 80%. Jonathan specialises in production scale-up and innovative recycling processes, including hard-to-recycle plastics. His career is defined by bridging the gap between high-level academic research and industrial application to drive sustainable innovation. His approach to academic collaboration focuses on translating fundamental chemical principles into scalable, real-world recycling solutions that deliver measurable environmental impact.

Building the future of resource management focusing on decentralized circular microeconomy networks that avoid problems of scale. Creating more value for communities, for lower volatility, emissions, waste and risk.