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  • September 9 · 16 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Unpacking PPRW requirements with Constantia Flexibles

    August 12th was an important milestone for the PPWR, but the date was just a first step in an ongoing process, with further detailed requirements coming into force between now and 2030. Martina Schildendorfer, Innovation & Product Sustainability Manager at Constantia Flexibles, discusses industry readiness, requirements, challenges and next steps with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • August 18 · 21 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Navigating PPWR requirements

    The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has become applicable on August 12th, but many challenges and questions remain. Recyda’s Vivian Loftin discusses ways to tackle these challenges with the help of the company’s recently launched PPWR Navigator with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • S8 · E7
    June 17 · 32 min

    What can we learn from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project? With Loop Partners’ Carolina Lobel

    What can we learn from city-scale reuse pilots? In our latest Packaging Europe podcast, Victoria Hattersley spoke with Carolina Lobel, Senior Director at the Closed Lop Center for the Circular Economy, about the findings from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project and what new reuse projects the consortium has in the pipeline. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • June 9 · 13 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: The role of water-based chemistry in packaging

    Archroma Packaging Technologies’ Sameer Singla returns to the podcast to discuss advances in specialty chemicals and how they support sustainable packaging developments from paperization and recyclability to compostability. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • S8 · E6
    May 5 · 35 min

    PP recyclability, collaboration and EPR with GreenBlue’s Paul Nowak

    It was recently announced that polypropylene cold-to-go cups can now be recycled by 60% of US households through curbside collection. Paul Nowak, executive director at GreenBlue, discusses how this step forward was achieved and takes a wider look at the packaging and sustainability landscape in the US with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • S8 · E5
    April 28 · 39 min

    Women in packaging – diversity and fostering new talent

    Following its successful European premiere at interpack 2023, Women in Packaging, an event set up to be an international platform for exchange, inspiration and networking enters its second round at the 2026 edition of the show. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Nerida Kelton (Executive Director at AIP) and Luciana Pellegrino (President at WPO) to learn more about the event, diversity progress, mentoring and how women can make their mark in the industry. Women in Packaging will take place on Monday May 11th at 10am. Click here to register. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • S8 · E4
    April 9 · 42 min

    Packaging and the consumer: A deep dive

    Using fresh consumer data from Pro Carton’s 2026 packaging perceptions survey, Pro Carton’s Winfried Muehling, MM Group’s Birgit Hösch and RDM Group’s Krzysztof Krajewski discuss how recyclability, material choice and transparent communication influence purchasing decisions, brand loyalty and perceptions of fairness around issues such as shrinkflation with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • March 31 · 15 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: The potential of low carbon aluminium

    Aluminium is a versatile packaging material, but its production can be emission-intensive. Constantia Flexibles’ Matthias Hofinger discusses how low carbon aluminium and how it can help to address this challenge with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • S8 · E3
    March 24 · 40 min

    CEFLEX at an inflection point

    As Graham Houlder passes the CEFLEX baton to a new leadership team, and prepares to take well earned extended holiday, we reflect on the journey of the European value chain consortium building a circular economy in flexibles to date, lessons learned on collaboration, and the agenda priorities for the critical years to 2030. Tim Sykes speaks with Graham and External Affairs Director, Arne Jost. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • March 17 · 47 min

    The Talking Point: Harnessing the potential of machine vision systems

    What is the scope for machine vision applications in the packaging industry? Elisabeth Skoda speaks with three experts and members of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA): LUCID Vison Labs' Torsten Wiesinger, Murrelektronik’s Simon Knapp and Advantech’s Rick de Vries. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • February 26 · 31 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Pathways to carbon emission reduction

    Many companies in the packaging space have set themselves ambitious goals to reduce their carbon footprint. What are some of the best practices and paths to success? ACTEGA’s Dennis Siepmann talks us through the company’s experiences and learnings on their journey to reaching their Science Based Targets, reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, the power of innovation, transparency, balancing varying requirements from regulation to performance and more. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • S8 · E2
    February 17 · 38 min

    Collaborative EPR: A conversation with CITEO and EXPRA

    CITEO France has recently joined the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance EXPRA. Elisabeth Skoda discusses the motivations behind this decision, the implications for producers and the wider challenges and opportunities for EPR systems with CITEO’s Jean Hornain and EXPRA’s Hester Klein Lankhorst. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • February 12 · 19 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Unlocking the power of paper for challenging packaging applications

    With the increased popularity of paper packaging come some challenges around barriers, functionality and machinability, and in turn recyclability. Solenis’s William Kuecker speaks to Elisabeth Skoda, discussing ways to tackle these challenges from the point of view of a chemical company. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • February 3 · 23 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Fibre-based packaging and circularity

    How can a truly circular economy become a reality? MM Group’s Katja Tuomola discusses this question from the perspective of a fibre based packaging manufacturer with Elisabeth Skoda, highlighting challenges and ways to overcome them. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • January 27 · 26 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Navigating regulatory pressures and market concerns

    With the EU’s PPWR becoming applicable in August 2026 and changing regulations across the globe, brands and converters face a challenging landscape. H.B. Fuller’s Elizabeth Staab shares her insights on how to navigate these challenges with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • S8 · E1
    January 20 · 27 min

    Focus on food and beverage cartons with FBCA director general Sebastian Bartels

    In January 2025, the former Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) and EXTR:ACT merged to form the Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) with the aim to provide a uniform platform for food and beverage cartons. Recently appointed director general Sebastian Bartels speaks to Elisabeth Skoda about the role cartons can play in a circular economy as well as the alliance’s work and future plans. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • January 13 · 23 min

    Lessons for scaling up reusable packaging

    Legislation is driving an urgent need to scale up reusable packaging systems. What levers are available to us to shift from limited pilots to volume deployment? Noam Assael talks to Tim Sykes about the lessons Avery Dennison has drawn from market activities and collaborative projects - covering the wider preconditions for scale-up, the crucial need to optimize profitability, and why it's necessary to mobilize the consumer as a key stakeholder in systemic change. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • January 8 · 18 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: The potential of ultra-lightweight paper in flexible packaging

    What is ultra-lightweight paper, and what role can it play to help companies reach their sustainability goals? SWM International’s Anne-Laure Jaeckel discusses LCA, consumer perceptions, required properties as well as challenges and opportunities with Packaging Europe's Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • Dec 11, 2025 · 24 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Innovation in mono materials and bio polymers in flexibles

    How can innovation in flexible packaging boost packaging sustainability? Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Brückner Maschinenbau’s managing director Markus Gschwandtner to get his perspective on the sustainability challenges and ways to address them. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

  • Dec 4, 2025 · 23 min

    Sustainability Perspectives: Data and the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan

    There is a lot of discussion in the packaging industry about legislative challenges, such as the PPWR. Trayak’s Mitja Brgant takes a wider view at the topic, exploring the connection between data and legislation and the wider packaging landscape and how it has been shaped by the Circular Economy Action Plan with Packaging Europe’s Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging Europe.

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