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Webinar: A deep dive into sustainable coffee packaging
In this webinar with ROVEMA, we will look at some of the specific challenges when it comes to packaging coffee in an efficient, sustainable way and about the company’s lifecycle approach for existing machines and packaging lines as a turnkey solution Read more
14 Apr 2021
Webinar: Recycled plastics
With demand currently outstripping supply, particularly for food grade packaging plastics, many FMCGs, manufacturers and converters are finding sourcing the feedstock they require to hit regulatory and sustainability goals challenging Read more
7 Apr 2021
Webinar: Lightweight Beverage Packaging
Converting to a lightweight neck and tethered closure system for PET beverage packages is an effective way to reduce your operating costs, achieve your sustainability goals and enhance your brand. Read more
16 Mar 2021
Webinar: Designing The Circular Economy
Preventing waste entering the environment and reducing the world’s carbon footprint - these two critical challenges are reflected in the EU’s Green Deal, which sets out a clear ambition to 2030 advancing the circular economy for plastics and reaching Read more
11 Mar 2021
Webinar: Test, Analyze, Comply. Practical Plastic Packaging Testing Solutions.
This webinar taking place 08–Dec–2020 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EDT provides an overview of the packaging industry’s analytical requirements with a focus on the accurate testing of both flexible and rigid, in-contact plastic materials Read more
23 Nov 2020
Webinar: Five Ways to Optimize Your Packaging Operations in 2021
This webinar will introduce you to the latest developments in integrated packaging intelligence solutions. And we’ll highlight the actual benefits of implementing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) solutions in real-world scenarios. Read more
5 Nov 2020
True circularity. Food contact. Powered by styrenics.
Advances in the closed loop recycling of polystyrene. Read more
30 Oct 2020
Webinar: The Essential Guide to Tethered Closures
In the EU and other regions around the world, tethered closures will soon be mandatory for most single-use plastic bottles. For beverage producers, this is both a challenge and an opportunity. Read more
20 Oct 2020
Webinar: Bottle-to-bottle, tray-to-tray - closed loop
There is momentum behind initiatives to drive circularity. However, the current trajectory is unlikely to be sufficient. We urge for radical actions in redesign through innovation in polyester plastic packaging to replace less sustainable packaging i Read more
25 Sep 2020
Webinar: Benefiting from water-based barrier coatings in packaging
Substances such as oil, fat or water have a strong influence on the quality of packaging. They attack the substrate, can damage the printing ink or impair the filling good. A barrier is therefore essential in many cases. Read more
16 Sep 2020
Webinar: is there a sustainable future for PET bottles?
This webinar will provide beverage and liquid food manufacturers with an update on what is going on regarding the worldwide single use plastics movement. Read more
11 Sep 2020
Webinar: multi-layer flexible packaging
How to combine performance, food safety and sustainability? Read more
10 Sep 2020
Webinar: How to achieve recyclability in transparent food contact plastic packaging
In this webinar you will learn about SP GROUP's RPET trays with up to 100% recycled content for food contact applications, monomaterial structures for recyclable flexible packaging as well as compostable materials. Read more
4 Sep 2020
Webinar: lightweight beverage packaging
Converting to a lightweight neck and closure system for PET bottles is a quick and easy way to reduce your operating costs and achieve your sustainability goals. Read more
17 Aug 2020
Rethinking Sustainability
Discover how Trinseo is engaging with the entire value chain to close the loop on polystyrene recycling and where the company stands today with various recycling technology projects. Read more
29 Jul 2020
EcoDesign: the importance of manufacturing sustainable products
Choosing the right label design for your product starts with understanding how the packaging protects your product, enhances consumer use, and enables a sustainable end-life Read more
24 Jun 2020
Sustainable & Resealable Flexible Lidding Solutions for Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (Produce)
Bostik's next webinar - 24th June at 3pm (BST) Read more
3 Jun 2020
Automated packaging for e-commerce, a solid pillar for growth
Consumer demand for e-commerce is rocketing to a new level in 2020. Brand owners, retailers and third-party logistics (3PL) are looking for solutions to keep on improving order fulfilment automation. Read more
13 May 2020
Webinar: integrating flexible plastic packaging into a circular economy
Regulators & global brands are driving progress toward the goal of 100% recyclability in packaging. Learn how Dow & partners are accelerating design for recyclability and the latest thinking on increasing PCR in packaging, recycling tech & bio-based Read more
27 Apr 2020
How can smart machines deliver flexible manufacturing in food & bev?
Our world today is changing rapidly; take a look back a few years and think about purchased goods, what and how you selected these goods. Advances in automation have given rise to wonderful opportunities for both consumers and manufacturers alike. Read more
20 Feb 2020
PODCASTS
Podcast: A deep dive into plastic packaging R&D with AIMPLAS
Innovation in plastic packaging has made great leaps forward in recent years. Elisabeth Skoda gains insights into key developments and challenges from two packaging experts at AIMPLAS. Read more
13 Apr 2021
Sustainability Perspectives - exploring PCR with Amcor
Lucie Charbonnel, responsible for Sustainability at Amcor EMEA, explains not only why high-quality post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is so vital for the overarching goal of building a circular economy, but how this can be achieved in practical terms. Read more
11 Mar 2021
Podcast: A closer look at smart packaging with AIPIA
In the latest edition of the Packaging Europe podcast, we explore the dynamic smart packaging industry with AIPIA - the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association. Read more
9 Mar 2021
Sustainability Perspectives podcast: Taghleef Industries
Accompanying our Sustainability Awards 2020 and the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we are speaking to a range of thought leaders from across the packaging value chain to share their insights on major sustainability topics. Read more
19 Feb 2021
Podcast: Exploring the circularity of fibre-based packaging with 4evergreen
In this latest podcast edition, we find out more about the 4evergreen Alliance's work to boost the circularity of fibre-based packaging. Read more
9 Feb 2021
Podcast: Trademarks in packaging
Competition around new packaging formats and pack designs can be fierce in the packaging world. But when does it make sense to protect these by trademark, and what are the challenges along the way? Read more
12 Jan 2021
Sustainability perspectives: Taghleef
Tim Sykes discusses the technological and strategic challenges of building a circular economy with Taghleef Industries flexible packaging and labelling experts Mario Molinaro, Monica Battistella and Simone Baldin. Read more
16 Dec 2020
Podcast: Project STOP – tackling ocean plastic leakage
The problem of ocean plastics remains a crucial issue for the plastics packaging industry. Elisabeth Skoda takes a closer look at Project STOP, which aims to address the challenge at the source. Read more
15 Dec 2020
Sustainability Perspectives podcast: Avery Dennison
In the latest edition of our podcast series accompanying our Sustainable Packaging Summit, Avery Dennison's Hassan Rmaile talks about the importance of accountability and transparency when it comes to sustainability. Read more
30 Nov 2020
Sustainability perspectives podcast: Tetra Pak
Erik Lindroth, Tetra Pak's sustainability director, shares his perspectives of a wider look on packaging sustainability, and the positive impacts the company can make throughout the entire life cycle. Read more
26 Nov 2020
Podcast: The insider perspective on plastic packaging
Elisabeth Skoda discusses recycling and recyclate goals and challenges, bioplastics, consumer behaviour and much more with Dr. Isabell Schmidt, the managing director at IK the German plastic packaging industry association. Read more
17 Nov 2020
Introducing the Sustainability Perspectives podcast
Accompanying our Sustainability Awards 2020 and the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we are speaking to a range of thought leaders from across the packaging value chain to share their insights on major sustainability topics. Read more
30 Oct 2020
Podcast: The holy grail of packaging waste sorting
What are the potential benefits of digital watermarking for recycling and beyond? We speak to Michelle Gibbons, Director General at AIM, and to Gareth Callan, Sustainability Packaging Manager at PepsiCo, to find out more. Read more
20 Oct 2020
Podcast: The brand owner's packaging perspective - PepsiCo
Elisabeth Skoda catches up with Archana Jagannathan, senior director for sustainable packaging at PepsiCo, and explores how a collaborative approach helps the company to develop sustainable packaging solutions. Read more
22 Sep 2020
Podcast: Changing perceptions of packaging in turbulent times
As COVID-19 is changing the way all of us live our lives, Elisabeth Skoda talks to James Harmer, planning & innovation strategy leader at Cambridge Design Partnership about changing perceptions of consumer packaged goods. Read more
25 Aug 2020
Podcast: The future of drones and packaging
Libby Munford speaks with Robert Garbett, founder and chief executive of The Drone Major Group, an independent drone advisory service, about the future of the drone industry Read more
28 Jul 2020
VIDEOS
Sustainability Perspectives with Syntegon
Torsten Sauer (sustainability director) shares his insights with Tim Sykes into the pain points and barriers around adopting more sustainable packaging, how to future-proof technology investments, and offers a glimpse of Syntegon’s R&D strategy. Read more
9 Apr 2021
Sustainability Perspectives - the role of steel in the circular economy
Tony Waite, outgoing president at APEAL, and newly appointed president Viliam Gašpar share their thoughts and insights on the role steel packaging can play on the road towards a fully circular economy and how APEAL works to accelerate this. Read more
11 Feb 2021
Sustainability Perspectives: A closer look at paper
In the latest of our Sustainability Perspectives interview series, we discuss the potential of paper to replace plastics as a packaging material and the challenges on the way towards achieving this with three experts at Koehler Paper Group. Read more
29 Jan 2021
Sustainability Perspectives: The importance of transparency
Hery Henry, Head of Strategic Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility at Wipak talks about into the the importance of transparency when it comes to the environmental impact of packaging and consumer choice. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Sustainability Perspectives - Flexible Packaging Europe
In the latest of our Sustainability Perspectives interview series, we talk to Flexible Packaging Europe's executive director Guido Aufdemkamp to gain insights into the sustainability potential of flexible packaging. Read more
7 Jan 2021
Sustainability Perspectives: building circularity into flexible packaging and labels
Complementing the 2020 edition of the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we discuss the technological and strategic challenges of building a circular economy with experts from Taghleef Industries, leaders in the flexible packaging and labelling market and Read more
15 Dec 2020
Sustainability Perspectives with Tetra Pak
In this edition of our Sustainability Perspectives series where we talk with industry-leading voices from across the value chain, Tim Sykes catches up with Erik Lindroth, Sustainability Director at Tetra Pak. Read more
26 Nov 2020
Avery Dennison on accountability and transparency in sustainable packaging
Next up in our series of interviews sitting alongside this year's Sustainable Packaging Summit, Tim Sykes spoke with Hassan Rmaile of Avery Dennison to discuss the importance of transparency and accountability to sustainable packaging. Read more
23 Nov 2020
Plastics and the circular economy
During our Sustainable Packaging Summit, Kuraray's market development director Didier Houssier shared some insights into the role the chemical industry can play in a drive towards more sustainability. Read more
18 Nov 2020
How do we define sustainability?
A chance to rewatch our first Sustainable Packaging Summit discussion on the topic of the circular economy. Read more
13 Nov 2020
Amcor on tackling the carbon emission challenge
As part of our Sustainable Packaging Summit 2020, Gerald Rebitzer, sustainability director at Amcor, explores how the climate crisis should take a front seat in sustainability discussions. Read more
28 Oct 2020
The week in brief: 1st - 5th June
Watch our rundown on the key packaging stories from the week beginning 1st June 2020. Read more
5 Jun 2020
(Re-)watch our broadcast "Knowing your supply chain: the sustainable approach"
Available now on-demand: Libby Munford hosts a live discussion first broadcast on 11th May 2020, exploring how the industry can future-proof its supply chains. Read more
12 May 2020
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