Watch On Demand: Sustainability & Packaging Alternatives Driving Revolutionary Gains
With 73% of stakeholders indicating that they consider value added packaging as an important part of their brand experience, it's not surprising to see sustainable packaging on the rise. That's according to a recent survey sponsored by Jabil Packaging Solutions.
Many of the world’s biggest brands have documented commitments to their social & environmental responsibility strategies. And they are making a difference with solutions for cutting carbon emissions and bio-plastic packaging options that reduce environmental impact. In fact, 69% of respondents expect bio-based plastic packaging materials to increase over the next three years.
Join Jabil's sustainable packaging lead, Eric Paszkowski, to learn how you can leverage packaging alternatives to drive revolutionary new sustainability gains in your business. Eric is joined by Eric Austermann, Vice President, Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility at Jabil.
This is one packaging trends webinar that's sure to make a difference!
Special Keynote: Keurig Targets 100% Recyclability
Having revolutionized the way consumers create and enjoy beverages, Keurig Green Mountain has committed to serious sustainability goals, including making 100% of their K-Cup® pods recyclable by 2020.
Learn and Discuss With the Experts!
Article Contributed By:
Eric Paszkowski
Development Engineering Manager, Jabil Packaging Solutions
Eric Paszkowski is the Development Engineering Manager for Jabil Packaging Solutions and focuses on providing customers with efficient product development through innovative design and optimal materials selection. An 11-year Jabil veteran, Eric is our resident material science expert, leading projects which include bioresin, recycled materials and advanced light weighting processes, among others. He is chairman of JPS' forward-thinking sustainability initiatives. He holds a BS in Plastics Engineering from Penn State and a MS in Engineering Management from Tufts University.
Article Contributed By:
Eric Austermann
Vice President - Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility, Jabil
Eric is Jabil's Vice President, Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility, leading the company's sustainability strategy and efforts since 2008. He holds a BS in General Management from Oakland University and earned his MBA from the University of Michigan. He served 6 years on the EICC Board of Directors and has held various positions on industry standards development groups.
Article Contributed By:
Monique Oxender
Chief Sustainability Officer, Keurig Green Mountain
As the Chief Sustainability Officer at Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), Monique Oxender leads the company's efforts to Brew a Better World. Monique joined Keurig in 2012 and has navigated a path for integrated sustainability management. This journey travels directly through the intersection of world benefit and business value, informed by meaningful internal and external stakeholder engagement.
Prior to joining the company, Monique spent eight years with Ford Motor Company where she designed and developed a leading supply chain sustainability program spanning the company's $65B buy from 60 countries. Issues under her responsibility included human rights, indirect carbon and water footprints, and raw material transparency. In addition, she served as Chair of multiple industry workgroups for the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and represented Ford on United Nations Global Compact, US State Department, Department of Labor and OECD advisory groups. With a background in secondary education and sustainability, Monique has an MBA and an MS from the University of Michigan.
Part of the webinar series Value-Added Packaging: Investing to Achieve Brand Brilliance
In late 2016, Jabil Packaging Solutions sponsored a Dimensional Research study titled Trends in Plastic Packaging: A Survey of Packaging Stakeholders. These webinars focus on the results of three key areas in that study: Smart Packaging, Sustainable Packaging and Time to Market.
