Track: Sustainability

A global vision to achieve the objectives set out for 2030 in Law 7/22 and the RD on packaging.

The future of packaging is being debated to find a balance between useful life, product safety and environmental impact. By 2030, the intention is to make all packaging reusable or recyclable for profit, a significant goal in terms of RDI. To achieve the above, the challenge lies in ensuring that the new materials and alternative solutions to conventional plastic maintain their barrier properties and other features. Doing so requires a comprehensive strategic vision and the collaboration of the entire value chain. In such a way as to guarantee a better future for packaging.

Don’t miss the chance to take part of this tour, where we will be visiting the stands of these companies: FACA PACKAGING (P2-E141), KIWA (P2-E141), ITENE (P2-B172) and MENSHEN (P2-C237). They will be sharing their experiences and present their sustainable solutions for plastic packaging. The tour is expected to last 90 minutes and the meeting point is the CEP – Centro Español de Plásticos stand (P2-E141).

The round table will address crucial topics in the field of recycled plastics, from the current market situation to future perspectives in its use in packaging. We will discuss practical experiences, highlighting opportunities and challenges, as well as the impact of taxation and certifications on the industry. We will delve into the relevance of recycled plastic in contact with food and conclude by evaluating the role of chemical recycling in achieving sustainability goals. An essential meeting to understand the current and future dynamics of plastic recycling.

SINGLE‐PACK pursues the creation of a new single-dose container made of 100% paper, free of plastic liners in its composition, and suitable for packaging sauces and olive oil. It thus aims to become the first reference for single-dose recyclable paper packaging in a compostable blue container. The strategy is based on the formulation of coatings, and on establishing a multi-coating concept that, applied to paper, provides the fat resistance, an oxygen barrier and sealing capacity, required by ACESUR products. The project, co-financed by CDTI-FEDER, is being led by Acesur with the collaboration of AINIA as a technological partner.

An excellent opportunity to meet a selection of exhibitors and manufacturers of packaging machinery and technologies who have a firm commitment to the environment and are determined to make it easier for customers to become more and more sustainable. They will present more efficient equipment that consumes less energy, enables up to 50% reduction in the use of plastics, and adapts machine manufacturing to any type of materials. If you are a food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or chemical manufacturer or from any other industrial sector, this is the tour for you!

Thematic guided tour of exhibitor companies that especially stand out for their innovations in the area of sustainability.

Hispack 2024 acogerá una nueva edición del Procurement Day de AERCE Catalunya.

Un evento en el que abordaremos algunas cuestiones clave para la función de Compras. Veremos el rol que tiene la función de Compras para que las organizaciones respondan adecuadamente a cuestiones como la sostenibilidad y la innovación. Veremos cómo pueden ayudarnos los avances y las nuevas soluciones tecnológicas a través de la digitalización y trabajaremos en las nuevas habilidades que requieren los profesionales de Compras. Pondremos foco también en cómo contribuye Compras en la competitividad de nuestras organizaciones.

https://aerce.org/eventos/procurement-day-catalunya-2/

In this talk, we explore the keys and trends that are shaping the future of the packaging industry. Through an exhaustive analysis of the data and emerging trends, we reveal how the packaging industry is evolving and adapting to changing market demands and consumer preferences. From the standpoint of sustainability and technological innovation to customisation and the user experience, we will be taking a look at the key factors that are driving the transformation of design, production and use of containers. What's more, we will be presenting hard numbers on the current state of the industry, providing valuable insight to companies and professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of the industry.

REBO2VINO is an innovation project that aims to analyse the impact and viability of a glass bottle reutilisation system in the Spanish wine making industry, applying the principles of the circular economy. The initiative framework includes performing a market study and the design and deployment of an experimental pilot programme, as well as the creation of digital tools.

The Spanish Branding Association (AEBRAND) proposes to address in this round table the challenges and trends in strategic packaging design and analyse the keys to promoting sustainable innovation. The colloquium will bring together brand managers, agencies and designers who will share success stories and packaging solutions with positive impact.

The Ecosmartpack 4.0 project forms part of the field of smart, sustainable and innovative packaging for the cosmetics industry. The project provides for the development of solutions for the transition from the traditional single-use container concept towards a smart, reusable container that also allows for traceability during its many life cycles. The initiative, geared towards Industrial Research, on the one hand envisages the design and execution of the digital platform required for the container's traceability throughout its different useful life cycles and, on the other, the securing of a functional smart packaging prototype, with a traceability identifier in a simulated environment and validation.

During the sessions, leading companies in the packaging and container value chain will be commenting on the implication of the future European law on packaging and packaging waste with regard to ecodesign, recyclability, compostability, reuse and the introduction of recycled material. The companies will also share their strategies and ongoing developments for regulatory compliance in view of a temporary scenario which, as scheduled, will maintain 2025 and 2030 as the key dates and establish new milestones in 2035 and 2040.

Only one step remains from the approval of new European packaging and packaging waste regulations, after the green light from European Parliament: Once the EU Council gives its official go-ahead, it will be of mandatory compliance by Member States. Its entry into force will entail amendments to Royal Decree 1055/2022 on Packaging and Packaging Waste and introduce, in some cases, more restrictive measures and extend, in turn, the terms for some of them until 2040. These differences with regard to the current regulation may have a direct impact on the companies of the European Union and the management of packaging and waste in the common market. To shed light on the implications for the entire packaging value chain, this talk will address in detail all the key points that the draft law sets out, placing special emphasis on reuse and returnable containers, as well as on prevention and recyclability.

Third and final training session on the series of seminars hosted by amec, AIMPLAS and Hispack for international visitors.

• Application of the circular economy in packaging.

• Success stories based on RDI in packaging. 

EU regulations on packaging and waste address environmental issues and the harmonisation of the internal market. Despite apparent success, the amount of waste is still on the rise (188.7 kg/inhab in 2021). This is underscored by the challenges of plastics recycling. Spain, the third leading country in plastics recycling, is still tackling this issue, with 36% of its plastic waste ending up in landfills. This raises waste management concerns and suggests the need for more effective policies and the promotion of alternatives such as reuse and recycling. These topics will be addressed by the round-table discussion “Impact of Plastics on Packaging Waste Management”.

Debate with leading companies in the sector about the environmental sustainability of food packaging and the need to combine it with the high barrier functionality that the market demands for the conservation of these products and the fight against food waste.

In our round table, we will talk about key sustainability and circularity indicators and strategies in primary and secondary packaging applied through ecodesign. Leading companies in various sectors (food, pharmaceutical, furniture and textiles) will share their experiences and learnings in projects that apply sustainable strategies throughout the value chain, adapting to the new regulatory and socioeconomic context.

Packaging has become a core element within companies’ comprehensive sustainability strategies. Leading companies such as Mahou San Miguel, Nauterra (formerly Calvo) and Grupo Incasa will show attendees how they apply these plans in sectors such as beer, water, preserves, home care and personal care, including the creation of new packaging designed to meet certain consumer demands.

This session will explore how leading brands in product manufacturing and industrial goods are leading the transformation towards sustainability, decarbonisation and minimising environmental impact by innovative bottling and packaging strategies. Experts from major brands will share their experience in implementing environmental and social governances (ESG), highlighting the critical role of packaging as an innovative tools to improve sustainability metrics and foster responsible business development.

The debate will analyse various strategies and success stories focused on reverse logistics and reuse of materials and products. The aspects examined will include current regulations, technologies that can contribute to sustainability and the challenges that companies face in this area. The aim is to find solutions that drive the transformation of the supply chain towards a more environmentally responsible model.