Greener Package and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) Institute for Sustainability are planning to combine resources to produce a new conference focused on the technical foundations of successful sustainability programs.
Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2011—Advancing the Greener Supply Chain, slated for March 16 to 18, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, will examine the role of packaging in implementing sustainability across the business supply chain.
Marking the first collaboration between the organisations, the event is set to bring scientists and engineers in sustainability together with packaging professionals looking for real-world solutions.
Presentations will cover the value proposition for sustainable packaging, how to avoid ‘greening’ in isolation, and data and analysis measurement tools, including life cycle assessment, eco-efficiency measures, and total cost assessment.
The symposium will span all areas of packaging, including bioplastics, compostable vs biodegradable, waste management and recycling, renewable resources, reusability and source reduction.