DS Smith Recycling announces new Innovation Manager

January 11, 2021 Off By Sebastian Reisig

DS Smith, the FTSE100 sustainable packaging company, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Dalton as Innovation Manager for its Recycling Division. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Development & Business Transformation, Stephanie will be responsible for developing recycling innovation projects across Europe.

Stephanie joins the Recycling innovation team having recently been focused on overseeing strategic development for DS Smith’s recycling activities within large blue chip retail organisations. She brings over 20 years’ industry experience, having worked within the recycling, facilities management and producer responsibility sectors.

Based in the UK, Stephanie will initially focus on technology advancements targeting the reduction of contamination in recycling, further underlining the company’s commitment to quality materials for recycling. The role will also focus on developing the DS Smith circular business model by forging closed loop partnerships and championing solutions for many of today’s biggest recycling challenges including tackling the rise of packaging entering into consumer recycling streams.