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08:30 - 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks by the Chair
- Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
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Evolving Packaging Regulations
09:10 - 09:35
Where Digital meets Sustainability: The HolyGrail Initiative
- Real-world example of a cross-industry consortium to unlock intelligent sorting
- Digital watermarking technology: Smart packaging for a Circular Economy
- Results from industrial trials on post-consumer packaging
- Margherita Trombetti - Project Manager, Policy Officer, Sustainability, AIM - European Brands Association
09:35 - 10:20
Panel Discussion: The Impact of Changing EU Packaging Laws
The EU packaging regulations are constantly evolving, with new laws impacting different materials, industries, and supply chains. Navigating these changes is crucial for compliance.
- What strategies can companies adopt to stay ahead of regulatory changes in packaging?
- How do varying regulations across member states impact the internal market?
- Should there be a single, EU-wide body to standardize packaging regulations, and what would that look like?
- What role can trade associations play in supporting companies during regulatory transitions?
- How should companies prepare for the upcoming requirements around recycled content and recyclability?
- How import bans, recycling content targets, and evolving regulatory frameworks are affecting supply chain dynamics?
- Federica Dolce - EU Environmental Affairs Manager - Packaging Expert, FoodDrinkEurope
- Joanna Nathanson - Head of Sustainability & External Relations, Freshfel Europe
- Delphine Close - Senior Public Affairs Manager, UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe
- Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
10:20 - 11:05
Panel Discussion: Navigating the Challenges of Implementing Deposit Refund Schemes (DRS) and Digital DRS Across the EU
As deposit refund schemes are increasingly implemented to boost recycling rates and reuse, member states are taking diverse approaches, making harmonization a key challenge. This session will explore both traditional and digital DRS solutions, examining their roles in supporting a circular economy and enhancing sustainability.
- How can the EU facilitate a unified framework for both physical and digital DRS across member states?
- What are the biggest logistical challenges in implementing DRS across different packaging formats, including digital adaptations?
- How can DRS systems, particularly digital options, be designed for maximum consumer engagement and ease of use?
- What impact does DRS have on existing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks?
- In what ways can DRS, including digital systems, help meet recycled content goals outlined in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)?
- Marián Áč - CEO, SPRÁVCA ZÁLOHOVÉHO SYSTÉMU - Deposit return system Administrator Slovakia
11:05 - 11:35
Coffee & Networking Break
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Packaging Technologies and Digital Innovations
11:35 - 12:00
Secondary Legislation in Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
- EU's delegated and implementing Acts enhancing the effectiveness of the PPWR
- Challenges UK producers face in complying with both primary and secondary packaging waste regulations
- How can businesses adapt to differing packaging waste regulations in the EU and UK markets?
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Integrating Climate Neutrality, Circular Economy, and Decarbonization for a Net-Zero Future
12:00 - 13:05
Lunch & Networking Break
13:05 - 13:50
Panel Discussion: Achieving Net-Zero in the Packaging Industry
The push towards net-zero carbon emissions is reshaping industries, and the packaging sector faces unique challenges due to energy-intensive processes and complex supply chains.
- What are the most significant barriers to decarbonizing the packaging industry?
- How can renewable energy and low-carbon technologies be integrated into packaging production?
- What role should regulatory incentives play in accelerating the shift towards net-zero packaging?
- How can life cycle assessments be standardized to better measure progress towards net-zero?
- What impact will carbon pricing have on the competitiveness of recycled versus virgin materials?
- Arthur ten Wolde - Executive Director, Ecopreneur.eu, European Sustainable Business Federation
- Fabrice Rivet - Technical Director, European Container Glass Federation (FEVE)
- Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
13:50 - 14:15
Sustainable Packaging for the Food Sector: Potential Chemical Hazards Associated with new Alternative Food Packaging
- Growing awareness of the environmental footprint and health impact of food packaging
- Anticipating the chemical safety challenges with new alternative food packaging
- Recycled materials
- Bio-based and biodegradable materials
- Reusable food packaging
- Challenges in meeting regulatory requirements for new alternative food packaging in sensitive packaging applications
- Resources and tools enabling stakeholders to make better decisions by applying the latest science on chemicals in food contact materials
- Etienne Cabane - Engagement Director, Food Packaging Forum
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Navigating Economic and Innovation Hurdles
14:15 - 14:40
Recycling Capacity and Market Dynamics: Virgin vs. Recycled Materials
- Economic pressures from low virgin plastic prices and the market's reluctance to adopt recycled content
- How to incentivize the use of recycled materials?
- Maria Vera-Duran - Senior Technical Manager, European Recycling Industries' Confederation (EuRIC)
14:40 - 14:45
Closing Remarks by the Chair & Close of Conference
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