Dr. Paolo Glerean is an Italian national with an Economics degree from the University of Trieste, Italy, currently Head of Sales at Aliplast Spa.
 

Paolo is also Co-chairman of the PET Thermoforms Working Group of Petcore Europe, and is also involved in Plastic Recyclers Europe and PET Sheet Europe, of which he is Vice-President.

Additionally, Paolo is the Director of RecyClass -a comprehensive, cross-industry initiative that advances plastic product recyclability while promoting the traceability of plastic waste and recycled plastic content in Europe. RecyClass works on the development of scientific testing methods for innovative materials. The testing results are incorporated into the Design for Recycling Guidelines and the free RecyClass Online Tool.

In parallel, RecyClass developed a system for reliable traceability of the origin of plastic waste, as well as for the calculation and verification of recycled content in plastic products.