Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum USA

27th - 28th October 2026

Chicago, USA

John Garnett

Senior Vice President of Technical, Sustainability, and Innovation

Charter Next Generation

John Garnett serves as Senior Vice President of Technical, Sustainability, & Innovation at Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable specialty films and material science solutions across the food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare markets. With over two decades of experience in sustainability, technology development, and leadership in the materials and consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sectors, Garnett brings invaluable expertise to his role at CNG.
Garnett’s strategic vision seamlessly integrates innovation and sustainability into CNG’s growth strategy and ongoing operations, driving technical excellence and transforming material science into market-driven applications. By aligning CNG’s commitment to customer success with a culture of continuous improvement and forward-thinking innovation, Garnett leads his team to spearhead the advancement of sustainable solutions, including the company’s GreenArrow™ portfolio of certified sustainable films, driving progress towards a more circular economy.
Prior to joining CNG, Garnett held key leadership positions at Dow Chemical and Conagra Brands, leading technology development efforts in materials innovation, sustainable packaging, and food technology. Throughout his career, Garnett has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to building exceptional teams and fostering technical leadership.

John Garnett's sessionsView full agenda

Day 0

Monday 26th October 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
17:00 - 18:00
Day 1

Tuesday 27th October 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
09:10 - 09:50
Plenary
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:20
11:20 - 12:00
Closing the loop: How to develop viable end markets for secondary materials 
Tetra Pak | Can Manufacturers Institute | Crown Holdings | NAPCOR
Plenary
12:30 - 13:30
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:15
Solutions hub
16:15 - 17:00
17:00 - 18:00
Day 2

Wednesday 28th October 2026

Time
Session title
Session type
08:45 - 09:25
Circular economy as industrial strategy: How to build stronger value chains and local economies 
Amcor | World Wildlife Fund | Washington State Department of Commerce
Plenary
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:10
Plenary
11:10 - 11:50
Case study
12:30 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:00