Dr. Steve Wong

Pyrolysis as a Sustainable Solution for Agricultural Plastic Waste Management

Dr. Steve Wong, CEO, Fukutomi Recycling Ltd.

The presentation will highlight the role of pyrolysis in addressing the growing challenge of agricultural plastic waste.  By converting discarded and often illegally incinerated plastics into valuable resources, pyrolysis offers a cleaner, circular alternative that mitigates environmental harm while creating economic opportunities

Dr. Wong is a veteran of the global plastics recycling industry with more than three decades of hands-on experience in resource recovery, policy advocacy, and sustainable solutions. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Fukutomi Recycling Limited, a pioneer in the recycling of post-consumer plastics across Asia, and has been instrumental in shaping industry practices that support a circular economy.  Dr. Wong is actively engaged with international organizations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), where he has represented the recycling industry in negotiations on the global plastics treaty. He has also spoken at major industry platforms such as the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) and Plastics Recycling Show (PRS), emphasizing the importance of rethinking how recyclable materials are perceived and valued.  In his leadership roles, he has consistently advocated for pragmatic approaches to waste management, particularly in addressing agricultural and fisheries plastic waste. His current work focuses on advanced recycling technologies, including pyrolysis, as viable solutions to reduce environmental pollution while recovering valuable resources from discarded plastics.  Recognized as both an industry leader and sustainability advocate, Dr. Wong bridges the gap between policy and practice, offering insights into how innovative recycling strategies can transform waste challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.