Sustainability
Can Flexible Packaging Ever Truly be Circular? Paid Members Public
Presented by Dana Mosora, CEFLEX In the circular economy, we are able to collect, sort and recycle all flexible packaging – and use it in sustainable end markets to substitute virgin materials. This session will outline the steps on that journey with a focus on driving value and quality through recycling
Sustainability in the Converting Process Paid Members Public
Presented by Justin Green, Comexi During the last few years Sustainability has been one of the main driving forces of many Businesses and Sectors around the world but also one of the biggest disrupters and game changers. Packaging, has not been an exception. The -already ongoing- transitions into more sustainable
Inorganic Barrier Coatings on Paper Paid Members Public
Presented by Lindner Martina, Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart Sustainable packaging materials are highly required and paper is prone to be used for that. However, pure paper does not fulfil all packaging requirements, such as gas barrier. One possibility to achieve a higher gas barrier, is the application of thin inorganic

Transition from plastic to wood fiber: Maintaining sustainability and durability in everyday uses Paid Members Public
The world has a single-use plastic problem; the majority of plastic does not get recycled and much of it ends up in the ocean or landfills. As such, sustainability initiatives are no longer becoming a “nice to have” marker of social responsibility, nor are they considered a competitive advantage for

Sustainable paper packaging for FMCGs, foodservice applications gains traction among consumers & brands Paid Members Public
The world of packaging is in a constant state of change. Consumer environmentalism, government legislation and even COVID-19 have forced consumer retail brands to rethink and redesign their packaging. High demand for supply-chain transparency now is driving synergies among multiple players to work together in the creation of new sustainable