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The white paper, prepared by research institute, VTT, provides a critical view on packaging recycling and reuse in the European Circular Economy. The study conclusions, summarized by FEFCO, are as follows: • The concept of “fit for purpose” packaging should be central in the Commission’s proposal of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) as it contrib- utes to achieving circularity and climate neutrality while reducing waste. • Both recyclable corrugated and reusable packaging solutions could provide appropriate solutions depend- ing on the packaging requirements and should be con- sidered by the European Commission when proposing legislation. • The waste hierarchy should be improved based on life cycle thinking, as reusable packaging is not always the most sustainable solution. • Environmental impacts may simply shift, not disappear, as a result of scaling up reuse systems. • There is no obvious best choice when selecting be- tween recyclable and reusable packaging solutions as results vary significantly on a case-by-case basis. This demonstrates a clear need to avoid one-size-fits-all policy and rather focus on fit-for-purpose solutions. • The shift to reusable systems involves substantial initial economic investments thus creating new costs related to washing, repair etc. while burdening the environ- ment, with no guarantee of success. Eleni Despotou, Director General, FEFCO, said, “Based on evidence, it is critical to consider that expressing a clear preference for reusable versus recyclable packaging is a narrow-minded approach. Legislative proposals must en- sure that any packaging placed on the EU market is ‘fit for purpose,’ environmentally friendly, fulfils its functional- ity and prevents unnecessary waste which is the ultimate objective of policymakers.” PACK EXPO Returns With PACK Gives BACK PACK EXPO’s annual event PACK gives BACK, returns to PACK EXPO International (October 23-26; McCormick Place, Chicago) bigger and better than ever. For the first time in its Chicago history, the event will be a musical per- formance, with headlining band STYX taking center stage at McCormick Place, according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technol- ogies. Rockwell Automation returns as title sponsor and proceeds will benefit the PMMI Foundation. Since its inception, PACK gives BACK has become a staple at both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and PACK EXPO In- ternational events, with the goal of advancing the future of the packaging and processing industry by providing schol- arships to the next generation of professionals.
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.
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.
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-
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.
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