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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 24 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 24 minNew

The Talking Point: Esko explores sustainability intelligence

We sat down with Geert de Proost, Director of product offering, and Susie Stitzel, Director of product management, Esko, to discuss how recyclability assessments, carbon footprint insights, and structured packaging data can be integrated into everyday workflows. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and mu...

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7 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging regulation in 2026
Packaging regulation has been changing and evolving in Europe and across the world, and staying ahead of this can be an enormous task. SAP’s Darren West discusses common struggles companies face and how to tackle challenges such as PPWR and digital product passports, particularly with the help of AI. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episod...
S8 · E8 · 30 Sep 2026 · 36 min
Exploring functional barrier coatings for paper, with Conor Ludden
How has the paperization trend evolved in recent years - and how has the development of functional coatings, particularly bio-based coatings, kept pace with this? We spoke with Conor Ludden, senior business development manager at Notpla, to get his take on these questions. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interv...
17 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Keeping delicate products safe
A key function of packaging is to keep products safe, but cushioning materials often come with sustainability challenges. Ecocoon, a dry process plant-fibre cushioning technology developed by Yutoeco, helps to address this challenge. Jerome Zhang, senior research and development engineer at the company, tells us more. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you do...
9 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Unpacking PPRW requirements with Constantia Flexibles
August 12th was an important milestone for the PPWR, but the date was just a first step in an ongoing process, with further detailed requirements coming into force between now and 2030. Martina Schildendorfer, Innovation & Product Sustainability Manager at Constantia Flexibles, discusses industry readiness, requirements, challenges and next steps with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and ...
18 Aug 2026 · 22 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Navigating PPWR requirements
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has become applicable on August 12th, but many challenges and questions remain. Recyda’s Vivian Loftin discusses ways to tackle these challenges with the help of the company’s recently launched PPWR Navigator with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news,...
S8 · E7 · 17 Jun 2026 · 32 min
What can we learn from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project? With Loop Partners’ Carolina Lobel
What can we learn from city-scale reuse pilots? In our latest Packaging Europe podcast, Victoria Hattersley spoke with Carolina Lobel, Senior Director at the Closed Lop Center for the Circular Economy, about the findings from the Petaluma Reusable Cup project and what new reuse projects the consortium has in the pipeline. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don'...
9 Jun 2026 · 14 min
Sustainability Perspectives: The role of water-based chemistry in packaging
Archroma Packaging Technologies’ Sameer Singla returns to the podcast to discuss advances in specialty chemicals and how they support sustainable packaging developments from paperization and recyclability to compostability. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packaging ...
S8 · E6 · 5 May 2026 · 35 min
PP recyclability, collaboration and EPR with GreenBlue’s Paul Nowak
It was recently announced that polypropylene cold-to-go cups can now be recycled by 60% of US households through curbside collection. Paul Nowak, executive director at GreenBlue, discusses how this step forward was achieved and takes a wider look at the packaging and sustainability landscape in the US with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscrib...
S8 · E5 · 28 Apr 2026 · 39 min
Women in packaging – diversity and fostering new talent
Following its successful European premiere at interpack 2023, Women in Packaging, an event set up to be an international platform for exchange, inspiration and networking enters its second round at the 2026 edition of the show. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Nerida Kelton (Executive Director at AIP) and Luciana Pellegrino (President at WPO) to learn more about the event, diversity progress, mentoring and how women can make their mark in the industry. Women in Packaging will take place ...
S8 · E4 · 9 Apr 2026 · 43 min
Packaging and the consumer: A deep dive
Using fresh consumer data from Pro Carton’s 2026 packaging perceptions survey, Pro Carton’s Winfried Muehling, MM Group’s Birgit Hösch and RDM Group’s Krzysztof Krajewski discuss how recyclability, material choice and transparent communication influence purchasing decisions, brand loyalty and perceptions of fairness around issues such as shrinkflation with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strat...
31 Mar 2026 · 15 min
Sustainability Perspectives: The potential of low carbon aluminium
Aluminium is a versatile packaging material, but its production can be emission-intensive. Constantia Flexibles’ Matthias Hofinger discusses how low carbon aluminium and how it can help to address this challenge with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packag...
S8 · E3 · 24 Mar 2026 · 40 min
CEFLEX at an inflection point
As Graham Houlder passes the CEFLEX baton to a new leadership team, and prepares to take well earned extended holiday, we reflect on the journey of the European value chain consortium building a circular economy in flexibles to date, lessons learned on collaboration, and the agenda priorities for the critical years to 2030. Tim Sykes speaks with Graham and External Affairs Director, Arne Jost. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sus...
17 Mar 2026 · 47 min
The Talking Point: Harnessing the potential of machine vision systems
What is the scope for machine vision applications in the packaging industry? Elisabeth Skoda speaks with three experts and members of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA): LUCID Vison Labs' Torsten Wiesinger, Murrelektronik’s Simon Knapp and Advantech’s Rick de Vries. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging n...
26 Feb 2026 · 32 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Pathways to carbon emission reduction
Many companies in the packaging space have set themselves ambitious goals to reduce their carbon footprint. What are some of the best practices and paths to success? ACTEGA’s Dennis Siepmann talks us through the company’s experiences and learnings on their journey to reaching their Science Based Targets, reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, the power of innovation, transparency, balancing varying requirements from regulation to performance and more. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the l...
S8 · E2 · 17 Feb 2026 · 39 min
Collaborative EPR: A conversation with CITEO and EXPRA
CITEO France has recently joined the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance EXPRA. Elisabeth Skoda discusses the motivations behind this decision, the implications for producers and the wider challenges and opportunities for EPR systems with CITEO’s Jean Hornain and EXPRA’s Hester Klein Lankhorst. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episod...
12 Feb 2026 · 20 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Unlocking the power of paper for challenging packaging applications
With the increased popularity of paper packaging come some challenges around barriers, functionality and machinability, and in turn recyclability. Solenis’s William Kuecker speaks to Elisabeth Skoda, discussing ways to tackle these challenges from the point of view of a chemical company. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packagi...
3 Feb 2026 · 23 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Fibre-based packaging and circularity
How can a truly circular economy become a reality? MM Group’s Katja Tuomola discusses this question from the perspective of a fibre based packaging manufacturer with Elisabeth Skoda, highlighting challenges and ways to overcome them. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit...
27 Jan 2026 · 26 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Navigating regulatory pressures and market concerns
With the EU’s PPWR becoming applicable in August 2026 and changing regulations across the globe, brands and converters face a challenging landscape. H.B. Fuller’s Elizabeth Staab shares her insights on how to navigate these challenges with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and mu...
S8 · E1 · 20 Jan 2026 · 28 min
Focus on food and beverage cartons with FBCA director general Sebastian Bartels
In January 2025, the former Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) and EXTR:ACT merged to form the Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) with the aim to provide a uniform platform for food and beverage cartons. Recently appointed director general Sebastian Bartels speaks to Elisabeth Skoda about the role cartons can play in a circular economy as well as the alliance’s work and future plans. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packagin...
13 Jan 2026 · 24 min
Lessons for scaling up reusable packaging
Legislation is driving an urgent need to scale up reusable packaging systems. What levers are available to us to shift from limited pilots to volume deployment? Noam Assael talks to Tim Sykes about the lessons Avery Dennison has drawn from market activities and collaborative projects - covering the wider preconditions for scale-up, the crucial need to optimize profitability, and why it's necessary to mobilize the consumer as a key stakeholder in systemic change. Packaging Europe's podcast, fe...
8 Jan 2026 · 19 min
Sustainability Perspectives: The potential of ultra-lightweight paper in flexible packaging
What is ultra-lightweight paper, and what role can it play to help companies reach their sustainability goals? SWM International’s Anne-Laure Jaeckel discusses LCA, consumer perceptions, required properties as well as challenges and opportunities with Packaging Europe's Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more pa...
11 Dec 2025 · 24 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Innovation in mono materials and bio polymers in flexibles
How can innovation in flexible packaging boost packaging sustainability? Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Brückner Maschinenbau’s managing director Markus Gschwandtner to get his perspective on the sustainability challenges and ways to address them. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia conte...
4 Dec 2025 · 23 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Data and the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan
There is a lot of discussion in the packaging industry about legislative challenges, such as the PPWR. Trayak’s Mitja Brgant takes a wider view at the topic, exploring the connection between data and legislation and the wider packaging landscape and how it has been shaped by the Circular Economy Action Plan with Packaging Europe’s Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! ...
27 Nov 2025 · 17 min
Sustainability Perspectives: PPWR and more – how to stay on track with data
Having your data in order is the foundation of ensuring compliance with EPR, PPWR and other packaging regulations. Vivian Loftin, co-founder at Recyda, discusses the importance of data, requirements, data gaps, challenges, common misunderstandings and solutions with Packaging Europe's Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Fo...
20 Nov 2025 · 19 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Navigating reuse, recycling and composting
How do infrastructure, customer behaviour and operational realities shape what works best in sustainable food packaging particularly in the takeaway sector? Duni Group’s Nicklas Lauwell shares his insights with Elisabeth Skoda. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packaging news, interviews and multimedia content visit Packag...
S7 · E18 · 6 Nov 2025 · 38 min
Tom Szaky on bringing reuse up to commercial scale
It was recently reported that Loop, a global platform for reuse, working with a coalition of brands and retailers has reached commercial scale in France, offering a wide range of everyday consumer products in a reusable version at local supermarkets. Elisabeth Skoda sat down with Loop’s founder Tom Szaky to discuss what enabled the success in France, why reuse systems have struggled elsewhere, how to address this and much more. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading internati...
30 Oct 2025 · 39 min
Sustainability Perspectives: Fit for future packaging with inks and coatings
Ahead of Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht, Siegwerk’s team of experts, Disha, Strategy and Program Manager - Circular Economy; Sarah Mah, Senior Global Sustainability Manager; Gilles Le Moigne, Head of BU CE Coatings; and Belal Habib, Head of Global Brand Owner Collaboration, explore how packaging can meet growing sustainability ambitions, transparency requirements, and evolving market demands and the role inks and coatings can play in this process. Interested ...
29 Oct 2025 · 24 min
The Talking Point: Changing role of corrugated packaging
Libby Munford speaks with Kerry Sanders, Vice President of Market Development at EFI about the evolution of digital print, and how it can be leveraged to change the role of corrugated packaging - with the combination of right-sizing and high-quality digital print, directly onto the box. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more pa...
24 Oct 2025 · 30 min
The Talking Point: Pathways to paperization
Paperization has gained increasing traction in recent years. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to SWM International’s Philippe Ragot, who shares insights into how technology and collaboration can and already are fuelling advances and discusses the innovation processes that enable these results. Packaging Europe's podcast, featuring the leading international figures in packaging innovation, sustainability and strategy, is now weekly! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more packa...

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Publisher: Packaging Europe
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 24 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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