The German packaging institute dvi sets out to connect players from across the
packaging value chain with the aim to initiate innovative and sustainable
approaches for creating what it describes as “good packaging”.
How can packaging sustainability be increased, and plastic leakage be addressed?
Elisabeth Skoda discusses this and much more with Erin Simon, who is head of
plastic waste and business at WWF.
Avery Dennison’s Hassan Rmaile discusses with Elisabeth Skoda how innovations in
smart technology, connectivity and materials can transform the packaging
industry and boost sustainability.
Across the globe, two billion tonnes of waste are generated annually, according
to The World Bank. Earlier this year, Avery Dennison teamed up with the Future
Laboratory to compile the Zero Waste Futures report.
Dow and Bolloré have joined forces on a pilot project which enables the use of
recycled content in new food-contact packaging, which can in turn be recycled
after use.
Sorting and recycling plays a key role on the path towards sustainability and
circularity. Mithu Mohren, SVP, Marketing & Communications, Circular Economy at
Tomra, discusses what goes into creating a holistic waste management system.
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.
Evertis’ Sustainability Program Coordinator Juan Villamayor discusses the
company’s regenerative approach to sustainability and talks about taking
inspiration from nature when it comes to developing new packaging solutions.
In the latest of our Sustainability Perspectives video interview series, Elif’s
Sustainability Director Dr. Betül Türel Erbay discusses challenges and
opportunities when it comes to circular solutions for flexible packaging.
According to some statistics, up to a third of food produced for human
consumption is lost or wasted. In our latest podcast episode, we take a closer
look at the issue of food waste and role packaging can play to prevent it.