Svanika Balasubramanian

Co-founder & CEO
rePurpose Global

Svanika Balasubramanian is the Co-founder & CEO of rePurpose Global, the world’s leading Plastic Action Platform. rePurpose has recovered over 60 million pounds of plastic from vulnerable ecosystems by scaling urgently needed waste collection and recycling infrastructure across 7 countries, in partnership with over 500 companies including PepsiCo and Kenvue. This has increased incomes for over 2000 workers and brought holistic waste management services to over 1 million people. Svanika is also a co-convener of the Innovation Alliance for the Global Plastics Treaty, advocating for strategic obligations and financing vehicles as part of the UN Global Plastic Treaty. Svanika is a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, World Economic Forum SDG Champion, CNBC Changemaker, One Young World Lead2030 Champion, and Emerson Dial Fellow.

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Minimal plastic for maximum impact: Pioneering the plastic-free future

As plastic pollution continues to threaten ecosystems and brand reputations alike, a growing wave of companies is reimagining products and packaging without plastic. This session will spotlight the bold innovators going beyond reduction and recycling... View More

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What if packaging intelligence is the new brand currency?

As regulations force packaging transparency, most brands see the overwhelming burden. But what if mandatory data collection is actually handing you the keys to consumer trust, operational efficiency, and market differentiation? rePurpose Global co-fo... View More

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Regulatory Implications and New Innovations to Address the Circular Economy

This session will review and explain the latest updates on three critical fronts of the fight against plastic pollution: the emergence of plastic accounting, the rise of plastic credits and other similar tools, and the state of the UN Global Treaty p... View More

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Is the Plastic Crisis Local or Global? A Path Forward for Brands

By 2040, plastic waste is projected to triple, posing significant environmental and social justice threats. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation hosted by rePurpose Global and Riverside Naturals, to explore the various dimensions of the plast... View More

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Is the Plastic Crisis Local or Global? A Path Forward for Brands

By 2040, plastic waste is projected to triple, posing significant environmental and social justice threats. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation hosted by rePurpose Global and Riverside Naturals, to explore the various dimensions of the plast... View More

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