LEATHERHEAD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Pira, the co-organisers of SustPack US, have extended their event portfolio by launching Sustainability in Packaging Europe, which takes place 8-10 November 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. ( www.sustainability-in-packaging.com/europe )
The packaging industry is under immense scrutiny from consumers and regulators who are demanding improvements within packaging sustainability to ensure long-term environmental impact reduction changes. This on going pressure to adjust means demand for sustainable packaging will have to evolve with the entire supply chain adopting a circular economy approach.
Just some of the thought leaders you can hear from include:
- Sanjay Patel, Global Innovation Connector, Coca Cola Beverage Services Ltd., UK
- Isabel Arroyo, Senior Research Scientist, Value Chain and Sustainability, Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Dow Chemical Iberica S.l., Spain
- Per Stoltz, Circular and Waste Manager, Sustainability IKEA Group, Sweden
- Dr. Lars Lundquist, Senior R&D Expert Packaging Environmental Sustainability, Nestlé, Switzerland
- Paulo Correia, R&D Director/Managing Director, Logoplaste/Logoplaste Innovation Lab
- Dominic Cakebread, Packaging Consultant, Smithers Pira, UK
- Andy Sweetman, Marketing Manager, Futamura, UK
- Dr. Gerald Rebitzer, Sustainability Director, Amcor, Switzerland
- Virginia Janssens, Managing Director, EUROPEN, Belgium
The unique programme has been finalised and has dedicated sessions designed to address each supply chain audience with the overriding theme of providing a cradle to cradle overview. Each presentation within sessions will open up discussions led by expert speakers about the challenges, innovations and solutions faced currently and in the future. ( http://www.sustainability-in-packaging.com/europe/agenda ) In addition to knowledge sharing and providing insights to remain competitive, Sustainability in Packaging offers an unparalleled networking experience with new and existing connections.
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available. For more information about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact Bill Allen, Business Development Manager via ballen@smithers.com
For more information on Sustainability in Packaging Europe, visit ( www.sustainability-in-packaging.com/europe )
About Smithers Pira
Smithers Pira is the worldwide authority on the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains. We provide world-leading expertise and market intelligence, and offer a range of testing services supported by comprehensive facilities in the UK and US. For more information visit http://www.smitherspira.com/
