That Plastics Guy
On the latest episode of That Plastics Guy, Kurt sits down with
Camilo Ferro, President of RAWS™ Americas, to explore a groundbreaking approach to addressing plastics end-of-life challenges.
RAWS™ is formulated to create a controlled breakdown pathway, under specific thermal conditions, without compromising product performance during its intended use. It offers manufacturers another practical tool to support sustainability goals, and it’s even designed to work alongside existing recycling and waste strategies.
In this episode, they discuss:
- The background of RAWS™ Americas
- How the RAWS™ technology functions
- Compatibility with prime resins
- The science behind RAWS in recycling & reprocessing environments
- How the technology supports biodegradability pathways
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solutions shaping the future of plastics.
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A New Approach to Breaking Down Plastics - RAWS Americas
2nd March 2026
Join Kurt has he chats with Camilo Ferro, President of RAWS Americas. RAWS is a new type of plastics additive that does a superlative job of breaking down plastic. With the RAWS technology, there is finally a safe and controlled multiple pathway to plastics end of life.
Whether working with prime resins, recycled streams, or a combination of both, RAWS effectively answers the end of life question that plagues plastics.
Why Purge? Leveraging Commercial Purging Compounds for Maximum Uptime
9th February 2026
Kurt offers his insights supporting the use of purging compounds to maximize machine uptime.
He breaks down when purging compounds make sense, when they may not be the right fit, and how to build a practical purging procedure tailored to your specific equipment and operation.
Discussing the Skilled Trades with Darryl Gratrix
19th January 2026
Join Kurt and returning guest Darryl Gratrix of NexGen Skilled Trades.
Darryl shares insights of how Ontario's education system is responding to the need for more skilled trades people.
A meaningful conversation that deeply effects our society and future economic growth.
Please listen if you have (or know) high school age kids.
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Podcaster - Kurt Stahle, also known as That Plastics Guy, brings decades of experience, curiosity, and passion to every conversation. With a background spanning manufacturing, materials science, and product innovation, Kurt dives deep into the stories shaping the plastics industry today. His mission is to connect people, ideas, and breakthroughs that drive smarter, more sustainable solutions in plastics and beyond.
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The Sustainability Commercial Manager for the Americas, for INEOS Styrolution America, LLC & Member of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA).
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