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your operational carbon footprint, now is the time to do it.” The theme of circularity emerges as a critical concept in Lister’s approach to sustainable packaging. He cites the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s research that revealed, “80 percent of the environmental impact is determined at the early design stage.” “If you get it wrong at the beginning, you’ll never, ever recover from it,” he said. Circularity in packaging involves designing products and packaging to be reused, remanufactured, or recycled. This requires brands to rethink their traditional linear mod- els of production and consumption, where products are made, used, and discarded. A Circular Model Moving toward a circular model, said Lister, not only benefits the environment but also presents significant economic opportunities. “Companies that embrace circu- larity can differentiate themselves in the market and po- tentially reduce costs associated with raw materials and waste disposal,” he said. To avoid any potential issues that can arise in the de- sign stage, Lister encourages brands to adopt a structured approach to sustainable design. “If we are being honest, how many [packaging suppli- ers] have a sustainable design checklist?” he said. “If the biggest impact you have is at the beginning, how can you work so that you follow a structure?” Such a checklist might include elements like material sourcing, recyclability, energy consumption during pro- duction, and potential for consumer education regard- ing disposal. By systematically evaluating these factors, brands can make informed decisions that align with their sustainability goals. Of course, without close attention paid to sustainable materials upfront, a company’s environmental journey will be short-lived. “You’ve got to educate yourself and speak to your ma- terial suppliers,” Lister said. He urged companies to con- sider the complexity of navigating the evolving landscape of sustainable materials, urging brands to choose materi- als that simplify the recycling process and align with their sustainability goals. Shipping and logistics also play a significant role in sustainability efforts, involving not just the materials them- selves but also the transportation of those materials. Brands must consider the environmental impact of ship- ping their products, including the carbon emissions as- sociated with transportation. By sourcing materials local- ly and optimizing their logistics, brands can reduce their overall carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustain- able supply chain. In conclusion, Lister stressed his key point: “Design, design, design—get it right, and it will flow down to every aspect of your product.”
SAUER SYSTEM www.sauersystem.com
Sauer provides intelligent solutions for scoring, slitting, slit-scoring, and perforating on corrugators and floor slitters; and glue tab cutting, creasing, slotting, trimming and scrap chopping on presses. New, featured offerings include FRX Adjustable Folding Rail System and G3 Scoring System: the latest proven creasing technology on the market.
P&G Brands Recognized For Packaging Innovation BY GREG KISHBAUGH
Mark Andy Hosts Record Number At Open House The annual Student Open House, organized by Mark Andy at its Technology Center in Warsaw, Poland, which took place on April 11, gathered a record number of participants, with more than 170 students attending from print-orient- ed high schools and technical universities, ac- companied by faculty representatives. Five institutions were represented: the Department of Printing Technology at the In-
STAFFORD GROUP www.go2stafford.com
Interactive website for Stafford Corrugated Products and Stafford Cutting Dies. Featuring online ordering of replace- ment parts. Also, visitors can automatically calculate sheet size for most die-cut standards.
At the 75th annual PAC Global Awards, P&G was recognized for pack- aging innovation. Tide took home gold with a “Best of Show” in the Sustainable Package Design Category and received a “Best in Class” for Inclusive Design for Tide evo.
SUN AUTOMATION GROUP ® www.sunautomation.com
SUN Automation Group is the global leader in providing innovative solutions to the corrugated industry. SUN engi- neers and builds the SUN625 Rotary Die Cutter, provides sales, service and support in North and Central America for Latitude Machinery Corporation, manufacturer of Mini to Jumbo FFG and RDCs. Additionally, SUN is the North Amer- ican, UK and Ireland sales and service provider for Para Machinery’s line of equipment, and is the North American sales provider for Highcon. SUN also powers the corrugat- ed industry’s premier IIoT platform, Helios, and is the OEM source for Langston/Staley equipment parts and service. THACKER INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY www.thackerindustrial.com Specializing in corrugated machinery, T.I.S.CO. offers quali- ty-made products, support services, and more. T.I.S.CO. has a reputation of dependability, not only in the product, but in service and support. With more than 25 years’ experience, T.I.S.CO. installs equipment and machinery, moves or sets up entire plants, rewires and rebuilds - all over the world. VT GROUP www.vtgrouponline.com VT offers prepress services for the POP display and corru- gated shipping container industry including graphic design, optimized digitally imaged printing plates and innovative pre-mounting solutions. Our large-format digital printing fa- cility (Digital Impact) is a leading short-run manufacturer of distinctive POP displays and signage where litho-like graph-
stitute of Mechanics and Printing at Warsaw University of Technology, the Armia Krajowa Printing and Mechanical School Complex in Katowice, the Center for Vocational and Con- tinuing Education in Pionki, the Ignacy Moscic-
Tide evo’s format also eliminates the need for the classic plastic bottle in favor of Forest Stewardship Council-certified recyclable pa- per packaging. The package is curbside recyclable and easy to break
down, minimizing waste while making it easier for consumers to manage. “With consumers at the heart of everything we do, we strive to understand how they care for their families and homes, identi- fying unmet needs and opportu- nities to ease friction in their rou- tines,” said Shane Mays, Group Head of R&D Fabric Care Prod- uct & Package Development. Tide evo is also designed to be intuitive and user-friendly for
ics are preferred. WPR SERVICES www.wprservices.net
WPR Services was established in 2016. What originally start- ed as a technical services company expanded its product offerings to include a machine center learning platform POWtalk™. Our analysis of video, audio, machine metrics, employee ergometrics, and person to person conversation provides a way to identify safety and process inefficiencies.
ki School Complex in Zielonka, and Technical School No. 11 named after Piotr Wysocki in Warsaw. Mark Andy offered live demos for two of
all consumers, including those with a disability. Tide evo’s packaging uses tactile markings to clearly identify the product as a laundry deter- gent — making it more accessible for consumers with low to no vision. Additionally, the paper packaging’s click-closed function provides tac-
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