Pack to the Future Conference - The ‘Cost’ of Sustainability – Who Pays!
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Pack to the Future Conference The ‘Cost’ of Sustainability – Who Pays!
Loughborough University, Wednesday 24 July 2024
The conference looks to understand the theme ‘cost of sustainability’ from commercial, economic, design, environmental and behavioural perspectives.
Presentations to date include:
* Mark Shayler, Keynote Address. Working with clients including Nike, Coca Cola, Samsung and John Lewis, Mark helps big companies think small and small companies think big. Making stuff better and making better stuff.
* Harshal Gore, Head of Strategy & External Relations pEPR, DEFRA. Latest developments from DEFRA on sustainable packaging.
* Eunomia, Closed loop recycling. Are social-environmental problem-solvers and researchers, combining real-world consulting experience and deep knowledge with an active role in policy. Empowering both public and private sectors – with pragmatic, science-led solutions that reduce human impact and protect the planet.
* Gary Tee, Tipa Compostables. Their flexible packaging is designed to have the same end-of-life as organic matter while maintaining the qualities of conventional plastics that consumers and brands have come to rely on, like durability, transparency, barrier, sealability, printability, and shelf-life.
* James Pryor, Touch Design. Designing with climate in mind. Realising business transformation and game-changing innovation through physical packaging and product design.
* Aaron Tucker – Michigan State Univ, USA. Looking toward the future! He will explore the latest research and trends shaping the future of packaging conducted by faculty in the School of Packaging at MSU.
* Nikki Clark, Loughborough Univ. Mapping the value of Sustainable Design. Exploring the four different perspectives of value (economic, psychological, sociological and ecological) and their impact when developing a reusable packaging service.
Lunch and refreshments included throughout the day.
IOM3 Members £80, Non Members £95, Students £70
To register for the conference, please folow the link below.
midlandspackagingsociety.org/portfolio/pack-to-the-future/