Helen Yang

Helen Yang stands out for her career and commitment to the packaging industry. Her main contributions include the invention and commercialisation of a plant-based compostable material developed by Clement Packaging, which is a 1:1 alternative to rigid plastics without compromising performance. She led an international team in the American and Chinese markets during a difficult economic and political climate. The tangible impact of her work includes the substitution of more than 31,470 pounds of plastic destined for landfill, including components that are too small or unsuitable in colour for conventional recycling. She also improved the efficiency and accessibility of sustainable production by developing blow moulding technology for bottles, reducing the retail price of large formats by 42% while doubling profit margins.