📦 How can packaging contribute to a more sustainable future? What role do regulations, innovation, and the circular economy play in reducing resource consumption and environmental impact?

📌 Join us for an engaging lecture with Peter Görlitz, Sustainability Manager Europe at Sonoco Consumer Products Europe GmbH, who will share industry insights into the challenges and opportunities of creating more sustainable packaging solutions.

The lecture will cover:

♻️ Current regulatory developments and requirements for packaging;

🌍 The role of the circular economy in reducing resource consumption and environmental impact;

📦 Advantages and limitations of different packaging materials;

🤝 The contribution of industry associations and standardisation bodies;

🔬 Future challenges and opportunities for research and education;

Whether your interests lie in sustainability, materials science, manufacturing, environmental policy, or the circular economy, this lecture will provide valuable perspectives on the future of packaging.

📌 Register here: www.eurecapro.eu/online-lecture-circularity-in-packaging

• Target audience: Bachelors and master’s students, doctoral students, researchers
• Place of delivery: Online
• Hosted by: TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany)
• Date and time: 26 June, 2026 | 11:30-13:00 CET (12:30-14:00 at TUC)
• Language: English

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert at the forefront of sustainable packaging innovation!

EURECA-PRO is funded by the European Union under the Grant Agreement No 101124439 "EURECA-PRO 2.0". Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.