AmCham held on October 20th the webinar "Sustainable Packaging Regulations & Consumer Preferences".

It was dedicated to local producers interested in aligning with the regulatory requirements on sustainable packaging imposed by the European Union for market access, but also to respond to consumers' aspirations to reduce the environmental impact of packaging waste.

Increasingly, companies are responding to the call from consumers and regulatory efforts by authorities to minimize packaging and reduce or eliminate packaging waste. Companies are gradually moving away from the linear consumption model and focusing on a circular economy model, where packaging is minimized or made from recycled content that can be reused or recycled by the end-user.

To adapt effectively and remain competitive, companies need to understand prevailing trends and regulatory requirements.

The video recording of the webinar can be accessed here - https://youtu.be/E8DHRbR4DUw​

Agenda Timing | Topics | Speakers:

00:00 - 35:04 - Regulations and policies regarding packaging, Adeline Farrelly, Secretary General of the European Federation of container glass manufacturers (FEVE)

35:05- 46:50 - Modern trends: from traditional to eco-friendly packaging, Nicolas Lootens, Group Sustainability Manager, Vetropack Group

47:24 - 1:09:00 - Modern trends: from traditional to eco-friendly packaging, Tanja Gaspar, Group Marketing Manager, Vetropack Group

1:14:44 - 1:33:01 - Best practices in overcoming impediments to implementing sustainable packaging solutions, Cristina Lefter, Business Development Supervisor, Herbalife Nutrition

1:34:45 - 1:48:13 - Best practices in overcoming impediments to implementing sustainable packaging solutions, Călin Harti, Director, Moldpack

This activity was supported by the Future Technologies Activity (FTA), funded by USAID, Sweden and UKaid.