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Whether the EU Green Deal, the EU Plastics Strategy, or the EU bioeconomy strategy – on EU level, many initiatives have been launched to support a circular and biobased economy that will influence the future of packaging design and materials severely. In the eye of consumers, packaging plays an important and exposed role as well, as they increasingly pay attention to sustainability in packaging. But switching to a more sustainable and recyclable packaging solution is only one side of the story. A perfect packaging must also meet the highest requirements in terms of product protection, functionality, and cost efficiency.
Meeting today’s and tomorrow’s challenges sustainably with paper sacks
To stay competitive, companies need to keep informed about upcoming legislations and trends, and packaging solutions that will meet the growing requirements in terms of sustainability and performance – not only for today, but also for the future. Our two-part webinar series will support producers of dry powdery materials in staying ahead of the game and finding the right high-performance packaging for a successful growth into a biobased circular economy. Look forward to exciting impulses and open discussions with other industry specialists!
Part 1: The role of paper packaging in a circular bioeconomy
In this webinar, we discussed
- views on the impact of upcoming legislation in Europe for paper packaging
- why biobased materials such as paper will conquer future packaging
- how paper sacks can help you close the loop
- why sustainable forest management is the key to sustainable packaging
- how paper sacks support you in reducing your environmental impact
The Referents
Since 2019, Jori Ringman is Director General of the Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi). Previously, he was Deputy Director General and responsible for issues relating to sustainability, environment and consumer protection, with particular concern for packaging and food contact. Since joining Cepi in 2005 he has been advancing and exploring circular low carbon bioeconomy in the sector. Prior to that, he worked as a civil servant at the European Commission and political advisor in the European Parliament.
Michael Sturges has over twenty-five years of experience working with environment and sustainability issues applicable to fibre-based and bio-based materials and products. He has a strong focus on data-driven analysis for informed decision-making, and is skilled in the application of techniques such as life cycle assessment, carbon footprint and GHG assessments. He has been with RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) for approximately fifteen years, during which time he has taken a lead role in numerous sustainability-related projects.View the webinar
Part 2: Paper sacks – sustainable packaging with high performance
In the second webinar we presented facts and insights about
- why you can rely on a perfect product protection with paper sacks
- how paper sacks ensure hygiene and food contact compliance
- why dusty paper sacks belong to the past
Catherine Plitzko-Kerninon studied Business Administration at the Institute of Technology RWTH Aachen in Germany, with a major in European Economy and International Marketing. She has been with EUROSAC for 23 years and in charge of the Federation since 2011. She has thus gained profound knowledge on the different aspects linked to paper sacks.
Susanna Andersson works as a regulatory specialist on the safety of food contact materials. As a specialist within the organisation Normpack she provides legal guidance in the assessment of food contact materials and gives trainings within the field. Susanna has a background in the paper and board industry and has a M.Sc. in ecotoxicology.
Thomas Hilling studied mechanical and process engineering at the University of Bielefeld in Germany. He worked for six years as a process engineer within the Cemex group before joining HAVER&BOECKER 24 years ago. After several years of working in the development of packaging machines, Thomas is now responsible for the global application and sales.