WEBINAR “Recyclability and Sustainability of Paper & Cardboard Packaging”

Join us on 8 June for an exciting webinar on advances in sustainability and recyclability in the paper & cardboard packaging industry. During this online event, we will discuss several key topics that will shape the future of our sector.

First speakers are Jean-Michel Thomassin and Louis Latin from Celabor.

Jean Michel and Louis will first highlight the activities of Celabor, a renowned organization dedicated to researching and developing innovative solutions for a more environmentally friendly industry.

Next, you will learn about the various workstreams of 4evergreen, a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting the recyclability of paper packaging, including essential guidelines for environmentally friendly packaging design. Learn how these guidelines can help improve the recyclability of your products.

A crucial aspect of the discussion will focus on the need for a paradigm shift in recyclability assessment. We will examine concrete examples of problematic materials such as wet strength paper, double coated paper, and paper with adhesive coatings. You will understand why these materials pose challenges for recycling and we will explore innovative solutions.

Finally, Celabor will present a harmonized protocol for evaluating the recyclability of paper packaging, through a clear and transparent framework for the industry.

Second part of the webinar will be presented by Maarten Delanghe from Fost Plus. Maarten will address key topics related to the collection, sorting, and recycling of paper and cardboard waste in Belgium, as well as the challenges we face for the future.

Introduction and conclusion will be given by Filip Vangeel, Manager Sustainability at Valipac.

Join us for this enriching and engaging webinar where you will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in recyclability in our industry.

Register now to secure your spot and contribute to a more sustainable future for the paper and packaging industry.

The webinar will be held in French.

The speakers:

Jean-Michel Thomassin is a project leader in the materials department and is responsible for the R&D activities in the development of new sustainable (biobased) materials for different applications (fiber based packaging, textile…) and for the accompaniement of the industries towards more sustainable packaging

Louis Latin has been project leader in the materials department of Celabor since 2019. He is responsible for the analyses on food contact materials, packagings & paper/boards, including the recyclability assessment of paper/board materials. In addition, he represents Celabor at the 4evergreen alliance where he works in the WS1 on the development of a recyclability evaluation protocol.

Maarten Delanghe has been working since 2019 for Fost Plus. As an Accountmanager Operations he is responsible for organizing the collection, sorting and recycling of household packaging waste in a number of Flemish Intermunicipalities. In addition, he is the materialresponsible within Fost Plus for all fiberbased packaging. In this role he’s following closely alle development regarding the recycling of paper-cardboard household packaging.