Join our webinar with A. Hatzopoulos S.A. on Thursday 3rd April 2025.
Can’t make the date? Sign up anyway and we will send you an on demand copy after the event.
About the webinar
The webinar, Flexible Packaging Design for Recycling - From design to industrial implementation, focuses on sustainable packaging innovations, aimed at achieving a circular economy. It will explore key principles of designing flexible packaging that aligns with recycling requirements.
Key topics include criteria for design, challenges in material selection, and the importance of mono-material solutions like PP and PE. The session will highlight the X-CYCLE, X-LOOP & X-FIBER recyclable packaging range and real-world applications in industries such as food, cosmetics, and healthcare.
Participants will gain insights into material properties, design considerations, and industry collaborations needed to optimize packaging for recyclability while maintaining product protection, usability, and efficient processing.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key materials and structures for sustainable packaging
- Gain knowledge on mono-material solutions, substrate selection, and challenges in transitioning from multi-material laminates
- Analyze successful X-CYCLE projects and case studies demonstrating recyclable packaging solutions
- Explore real-world applications and industry best practices
Dr. Lefteris Tourasanidis
R&D Manager
A. Hatzopoulos S.A.
Dr. Lefteris Tourasanidis is a chemist with over 20 years of experience in flexible packaging as the R&D manager at Hatzopoulos company. Designing structures, materials properties and multi-functional packaging solutions with a focus on packaging optimization, consumer safety and sustainability. He is a member of the Technical Committee of FPE (Flexible Packaging Europe) and the Sustainability Committee of EAFA/FPE. Vice President of the Greek Packaging Association and Secretary General of the Hellenic Organic and Printed Electronic Association.
Georgios Anastasiadis
Sales Manager Northwest Europe & USA
A. Hatzopoulos S.A.
Mr. Georgios Anastasiadis has majored in Food Science and Technology with additional studies done in Food Production Processes and QA. He has a 12-year experience in the food sector as well as Packaging and at the moment is the Sales Manager for NW Europe and USA at Hatzopoulos.
Elisabeth Skoda
Editor at Large
Packaging Europe
Coming from a background of translation and online news editing, Elisabeth has been with Packaging Europe since 2006, and in this time has developed a broad understanding of the packaging industry and an appreciation of the numerous innovations and developments that have come up over the years. An experienced multilingual journalist, editor and podcast host, Elisabeth has a keen interest in packaging functionality and the consumer experience.
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