Sustainability
Packaging Speaks Green is a platform devoted to green innovation for brand owners and retailers. It comprises an international publication and forum devoted to the development of a culture of sustainability and circular economy within the packaging industry.
Aimed at B2B operators, it explores global trends in sustainable packaging materials and covers technology, institutions, trends, data and national and international research.
FORUM
Packaging Speaks Green is an international forum devoted to the development of a culture of sustainability and circular economy in the packaging industry.
First organised in 2020, this well-established event features panel discussions, debates and case history presentations given by representatives of leading sector companies and the institutions with the aim of providing new tools and methods for sustainable packaging design.
- Packaging Speaks Green 2020 – 450 participants from 20 countries, 35 international speakers and 40 accredited journalists
- Packaging Speaks Green Pocket 2021 – Organised during MEAT-TECH 2021
- Packaging Speaks Green 2022 – Organised during IPACK-IMA and Greenplast
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Latest news
PSG also features a wealth of sustainability-related packaging industry news in the fields of technology, institutions, trends, data and national and international research.
- Coca-Cola HBC Italia publishes its 21st sustainability report
Coca-Cola HBC Italia, the leading producer and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company branded products in Italy, reaffirms its commitment to a more sustainable business model with the publication of its 21st Sustainability Report, titled “Change Flows”.
- International Paper Explores New Facility in Salt Lake City
International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the strategic exploration of a potential new state-of-the-art facility in Salt Lake City, Utah (USA). The initiative is part of the company’s long-term growth strategy to expand its manufacturing capabilities […]
- From Agri-food Waste to New Packaging Materials
New frontiers in sustainable packaging are emerging from Italian public research. The ENEA Laboratory for Innovation in Agri-food Supply Chains is carrying out pioneering projects to transform agri-food waste into biomaterials designed to become edible, biodegradable, and compostable films, thereby […]
- Saga Nutrition and Mondi join forces to create recyclable pet food packaging
October 2024 marks a significant milestone in sustainable pet food packaging: Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Saga Nutrition, a French pet food producer, to launch an innovative recyclable bag for dry pet food.
- Sustainable Packaging: Giflor’s Technical Approach to the Future
As the future of packaging evolves, Giflor must pair innovative design, mechanical and technical reliability, and regulatory compliance with a truly sustainable approach. With the upcoming enforcement of the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), mandating a minimum of 30% […]
- Palsgaard: Plant-Based Solutions for High-Performance Packaging
At the Pre K Conference organised by EMG at the Millennium Tower in Rotterdam on 4 June, Palsgaard presented its latest bio-based solutions for the packaging industry to the international press, officially launching its journey towards K 2025. With a vision that blends nature, innovation, and […]
- Alkelux Develops an Innovative Natural Antimicrobial Additive
An Italian start-up from Sardinia is redefining the concept of sustainable packaging. Founded in 2024, Alkelux has developed a simple yet innovative solution: transforming liquorice processing waste into a natural antimicrobial bioadditive for use in food packaging materials.
- Ebro Color Prints Food Packaging with Fujifilm Ink
Founded in 1925, Ebro Color is a leading German specialist in cardboard packaging print, combining over ninety years of experience with continuous investment in innovation. Today, under the leadership of brothers German and Simon Brodbeck, the company serves a wide range of sectors including […]
- Goglio Wins Best Packaging 2025 with Fres-co System+
Goglio, a global leader in flexible packaging, has been awarded the prestigious Best Packaging 2025 prize, the accolade promoted by the Italian Packaging Institute, which has celebrated excellence in Italian-made packaging for over sixty years.
- Zespri Launches the First Home-Compostable Sticker
Zespri, the New Zealand-based global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, takes a significant step towards more sustainable packaging by launching, in collaboration with Sinclair – a company specialising in sustainable labelling solutions – the first home-compostable fruit label.
- GreenPlast 2025 opens its doors: plastics and sustainability take centre stage at the exhibition-conference
GreenPlast opens today at Fiera Milano, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to technologies and materials for plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Over 165,000 tonnes of PET bottles collected in 2024
CORIPET, the consortium recognised by the Ministry of the Environment that brings together producers and recyclers of PET bottles, has closed its 2024 financial year by unanimously approving a budget that reflects significant achievements in environmental, economic, and public service terms.