# 10 - Jonathan Quinn "Buy Plastic Live Fantastic"

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2019-11-12
- Length: 25m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-11-12-10-jonathan-quinn-buy-plastic-live-fantastic
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/10-jonathan-quinn-buy-plastic-live-7e2

## Summary

Jonathan Quinn, Market Development Manager at Nova Chemicals, discusses the polyethylene resin industry and his work with applications ranging from food packaging to IBCs. He explains the #buyplasticlivefantastic campaign, which aims to educate consumers on the benefits of plastic and the circular economy, highlighting initiatives like Project Stop in Indonesia. Quinn emphasizes the importance of creating financial value in recycling to drive PCR adoption and addresses the misconception that recycled materials should be cheaper than virgin ones.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-11-12-10-jonathan-quinn-buy-plastic-live-fantastic#t=5) Introduction: Jonathan Quinn and Nova Chemicals
- [1:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-11-12-10-jonathan-quinn-buy-plastic-live-fantastic#t=113) Quinn's Background: Clemson, Family Legacy, and Polyethylene Applications
- [9:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-11-12-10-jonathan-quinn-buy-plastic-live-fantastic#t=599) #buyplasticlivefantastic: Consumer Education and Plastic's Positive Impact
- [13:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-11-12-10-jonathan-quinn-buy-plastic-live-fantastic#t=798) Project Stop: Infrastructure, PCR, and the Circular Economy in Indonesia
- [18:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2019-11-12-10-jonathan-quinn-buy-plastic-live-fantastic#t=1084) Recycling Economics, Consumer Perception, and Industry Recruitment

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Nova Chemicals (company)
- Pack Expo (other)
- Clemson (other)
- Project Stop (other)
- World Pack (company)
- Berry Plastics (company)
- Loop (other)

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