Brittany Onslow | Head of Events - Americas, Smithers

Traditionally, packaging models have followed a linear economy approach to production and disposal. This assumes a product is made, used and disposed. However, a growing focus on the ecological impacts of packaging has driven players up and down the supply chain to focus on development of more sustainable packaging. But it can be difficult to even define exactly what is meant by sustainable, let alone enact measures aimed at improving this dynamic. This definition is key to identifying the long-term outlook and key factors that will impact sustainable packaging moving into the future. This presentation will provide insights on the market, factors impacting demand, and a high-level overview of:
•           How sustainable packaging is defined.
•           Economic and regulatory impact factors
•           An overview of sustainable materials
•           Regional variations
•           Market forecasts
•           Major takeaways
Benjamin Trent | Managing Consultant, Smithers

Innovative, sustainable packaging for consumer goods products is becoming more prevalent in the global marketplace. Do you know the impacts for the South American packaging market?
Learn more about how:

• Value chains are shifting from a linear economy to a circular economy to achieve the universal goal of protecting human health and the environment
• Local trends and important legislative changes are impacting how consumer goods products are packaged
• Change is being achieved via specific examples of adhesive innovation and value chain collaboration.

Elizabeth Staab | Global Strategic Marketing Manager, H.B. Fuller

Sun Chemical, ISOI, Cardia Bioplastics and Futamura have established a commercial alliance with the aim of promoting home compostable flexible packaging technology in LATAM. By utilizing an aligned supplier base as the foundation, the alliance aims to provide an accessible, scalable, regulatory compliant, and validated range of solutions to guide brand owners and converters towards sustainable packaging. This will enable brands to meet their sustainability goals within their committed timelines, while simultaneously launching a product that performs to required standards and fits within their existing supply chain, from Mexico to the southern tip of Argentina/Chile. The response from the market has been highly positive with effective product development.
Expected outcomes:

• Enable state of the art home compostable technology to a region of the world that is eager for sustainable solutions.
• Alignment of supply chain to ensure supply resiliency.
• Development of specialized compostable packaging solutions for niche markets across the region.
• Connect the LATAM flexible packaging manufacturing industry with American and European demand.
• Ensure overall regulatory compliance of developments with strictest compostability standards.
• Allow brands to reach their sustainable packaging goals with a consistent, scalable and proven solution.

           
Moderator: Viviana Sayegh | Technical Director for Latin America, Sun Chemical
 
Panelists Include:

• Esteban Guzman | Commercial Director for the Americas, Cardia Bioplastics
• Veruska Rigolin | Sales Manager for South America, Futamura 

Dan Felton | Executive Director, Ameripen

Achieving ambitious environmental sustainability goals is a priority for every member of the value chain as they face increased pressure from consumers, NGOs, lawmakers, as well as industry peers. This is particularly true in the pulp and paper packaging industry, which is characterized by high energy, water, and emission intensity throughout the production process. Companies can make great strides by conducting a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), which will help them better understand the total environmental impact of their packaging and provide a benchmark to set targets and make operational changes to improve sustainability metrics. This includes data on global warming potential, acidification, and water use – important reference points for all major stakeholders when evaluating potential partners.
Nate Pajka | Sustainability Manager, Metsӓ Board, Americas

Rodrigo Sagaceta | General Manager, GIRO Chile

Panelists Include:

• Romina Davila | Senior Director of Operations, ECOCE
• Additional Panelists Coming Soon!

There are three key sustainability trends that will be critical for the success of businesses in the near future. These trends include the circular economy, technological innovation, and transparency and accountability. The article cites several studies from reputable sources, including the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Inter-American Development Bank, Accenture, the CDP, and KPMG, that demonstrate the economic benefits of investing in sustainable practices. By implementing these trends, companies can improve their resilience, profitability, and reputation. The article concludes that strategic investment in these sustainability trends can create a positive impact on business results, and will be crucial for developing a transparent and honest relationship with stakeholders in a sophisticated and interconnected market.
Alberto Contardo-Sfeir | Co-Founder and CEO, Empaque Sustentable

Mariana Soto Urzúa | General Manager, Centro de Envases y Embalajes de Chile

This panel will take 10 minutes for each innovative packaging company to explain their initiatives and products, then come together for a 30 minute Q&A with the audience.

Panelists Include:

• Ignacio Parada da Fonseca | CEO & Founder, BioElements
• Additional Panelists Coming Soon!

Labels and sleeves are a small, but essential part of the packaging when it comes to actually recycling the packaging. This s a small guide to sustainable label solutions that will boost recycling rates in the future and comply with the new EPR regulations in many countries and other legislation changes in the future. Re-use, reduce, recycle – with the right label!
Marika Knorr | Head of Sustainability, CCL Label

Rodrigo Leiva | Gerente General, Valoryza

Brian Bauer | Circular Economy & Institutional Partnerships Manager, Algramo