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David Bender

Chief Executive Officer and Member, Board of Directors, Circular Polymers by Ascend

David Bender is listed as Chief Executive Officer and Member, Board of Directors, Circular Polymers by Ascend. David spoke at AMI Plastics World Expos North America in November 2026 (panellist, “Mass balance: chemical recycling’s place in a circular system”). Speaks mainly at Manufacturing events.

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About

David is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Circular Polymers by Ascend, a market leader in reclaiming alternative feedstocks into polymers. Circular Polymers converts Nylon, PET, and PP carpet as well as Field Turf into raw materials for the circular economy. David has monetized waste in the recycling sector for 17 years, founding and leading PET bottle to bottle plants. David serves on the State of California Carpet Stewardship Program Advisory Committee. Prior to recycling, David led Havi Global Solutions, a company with 50 offices in 25 countries focused on packaging, supply chain and marketing analytics. He is a graduate of Northwestern University.

Sessions at 1 conference

AMI Plastics World Expos North America 11 November 2026 – 12 November 2026