Packaging Speaks Green: the agenda takes shape with the presence of important international speakers
There are already numerous registrations on the forum where industry experts will be meeting to focus attention on the development of sustainability in packaging
Sustainability and the circular economy in the packaging sector worldwide will make a stop in Bologna, at FICO - Eataly World, on 20-21 February 2020, for the first edition of Packaging Speaks Green, the forum organised by Ucima and Fondazione Fico.
An event that aims to focus attention on the need to implement the spread of green solutions, presenting consumption trends and standardisation on a global level thanks to the involvement of scientific and institutional partners from the five continents.
There are already numerous registrations of national and international operators to the forum, interested in the rich panel of speakers present.
Opening the first edition will be the keynote speeches by Silvia Zucconi, Nomisma's Market Intelligence Manager, who will present the Largo Consumo Packaging Observatory on sustainability in purchasing decisions, Nicola De Carne, Nielsen Retailer Client Business Partner, Andrew Manly, Communications Director of AIPIA, the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, and Tim Letts, WWF's Climate and Energy Deputy Director.
Regarding the legislation and society, that is the legislative developments of the individual markets in terms of green matters and the perception of the consumer, European, Indian, American, Chinese and Australian institutional representatives will explore the regulatory and consumption framework of each individual territorial area.
According to the preliminary figures published by the Ucima Research Department, the sector has continued to grow during 2019 (up 1.8% on 2018), reporting positive performances both in Italy and in foreign markets.
Fazer is committed to continuing the creation of sustainable solutions for the benefit of people and the environment, and packages have their own role to play in this. In 2018, Fazer and Sulapac kicked off a collaboration project with the aim of researching, developing and testing microplasticfree, compostable packaging solutions for foodstuffs. Fazer is the first company with which Sulapac has engaged in the product development of food packaging. The first output of the collaboration – a box containing Fazer’s traditional handmade pralines – will become available at the end of November.
Sulapac and Stora Enso launch a renewable and microplastic-free straw to combat the global problem of plastic waste. The straw has strong usability and works just like a traditional straw. The new straws are available to brands and consumers looking for more eco-friendly solutions.
Cartonara, the packaging and value-added accessories specialist, is now offering customisable shipping packaging in a Christmas-inspired design in its online shop. As well as the option of creating a shipping box with a personal greeting for the recipient, the box also includes another surprise: When scanning the printed QR code with a mobile phone, Christmas songs are played.
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Sulapac, a pioneer in development and manufacturing of sustainable microplastic-free materials, and Quadpack, an international provider of packaging solutions to the beauty industry, have entered into a preferred partnership agreement to provide microplastic-free packaging for cosmetic customers worldwide.
A SACMI 48SD CCM press designed specifically for the Indian market on show at the Mumbai International Trade Fair (16-20 January 2020). Complete inspection systems, including the latest developments in the SACMI PVS range for preform control, will be showcased alongside it.
Kaplamin Ambalaj, a Çukurova Paper and Packaging Group company providing packaging solutions to some of the biggest businesses and brands in Turkey, has added a second Onset X platform at its Prigo Digital Solution Center, which opened in December 2017.
IPACK-IMA exhibitors held more than 370 meetings with buyers from Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt.
At IPACK-IMA 2021 ideas become solutions with the return of the IPACK-Mat project devoted to innovative materials for eco-efficient packaging
