15th Cofresco Forum Round Table - 01.10.2025

Circular Food Packaging Solutions for the Household - Made from Recycled Materials and Designed for Recycling

 

The transformation of the material cycle is increasingly becoming the focus of industry, science and politics. In particular, the design of food packaging that is both made from recycled materials and designed for optimal recycling plays a central role in this process. But what approaches and technologies are needed to effectively implement a sustainable circular economy?

Circular Food Packaging Solutions for the Household - Made from Recycled Materials and Designed for Recycling

Circular Food Packaging Solutions for the Household - Made from Recycled Materials and Designed for Recycling

 

The transformation of the material cycle is increasingly becoming the focus of industry, science and politics. In particular, the design of food packaging that is both made from recycled materials and designed for optimal recycling plays a central role in this process. But what approaches and technologies are needed to effectively implement a sustainable circular economy?

 

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Sigmaringen Economic Development Corporation (WFS) in Sigmaringen, Germany

 

The event brings together leading representatives from academia, industry and public initiatives to discuss innovative solutions and forward-looking strategies. The aim is to promote professional exchange, highlight current developments and provide practical impetus for sustainable packaging solutions.

 

Participants can expect a varied program that deals with crucial aspects of the circular economy in the field of food packaging. Renowned experts will present key topics such as the production and design of packaging for a circular bioeconomy, regulatory frameworks such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and advances in innovative sorting and recycling technologies.

 

A special highlight of the event is the exclusive guided tour of the Sustainable Packaging Institute (SPI) as well as numerous networking opportunities to promote intensive exchange between the participants.

We cordially invite you to join the Cofresco Round Table Forum 2025 and help shape the future of circular food packaging!

 

The programme of events

 

10:00 - 10:15 | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Martin Rogall, Cofresco
Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid, Sustainable Packaging Institute (SPI)

10:15 - 10:45 | Packaging Made for a Circular Bio-Economy: Basics, Recent Approaches, and Future Scenarios
Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid, SPI

10:45 - 11:15 | Certification of Sustainable Packaging
Franziska Erbe, Wuppertal Institute

11:15 - 11:45 | Innovative Sorting Solutions for Circular Packaging
Robin Just, Business Development Manager Polysecure GmbH

11:45 - 12:45 | Networking Lunch

12:45 - 13:30 | Guided Tour: Sustainable Packaging Institute (SPI)

13:30 - 14:00 | PackMit and SPA: Driving Sustainable Packaging Innovation Together
Alina Kleiner (WFS) & Mara Strenger (SPI)

14:00 - 14:30 | Sustainable Labelling Technology Based on the Example of the STARDIRECT™
Tony Alkehdy, All4Labels Global Packaging Group

14:30 - 15:00 | Coffee Break and Networking

15:00 - 15:30 | Exploring Real-World Applications in Sustainable Packaging
Peter Desilets, Pacoon GmbH

15:30 - 16:15 | Panel Discussion: Shaping the Future of Circular Food Packaging
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid
Panelists: All speakers

16:15 - 16:30 | Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid

 

Participation in the Cofresco Forum Round Table is free of charge.

The conference language is English.

The registration deadline is September 19, 2025.

 

We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Do you have any questions? Need more information? 

 

Contact:
Kijara Detoni
Phone: +49 (0) 211/ 41 74 11 53
E-Mail: detoni@vierpartner.de