Black Packaging and Recycling: Challenges and Innovative Solutions

In today’s competitive market, brands constantly seek packaging that stands out on the shelf. Black packaging, with its sleek and premium look, has become a popular choice across industries—from cosmetics to electronics and gourmet foods. However, while black packaging appeals to consumers and elevates brand perception, it poses significant challenges when it comes to recycling.

Discover the future of packaging in the latest episode of INK-onversation: “Rethinking Oxygen Barriers for Circular Packaging.” What if you could achieve EVOH-level oxygen protection—without the complexity—and make your packaging more recyclable at the same time?

Join us as we talk with Dr. Karin Koch, Global Project Lead for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, about CIRKIT OXYBAR BC 1582: an innovative printable oxygen barrier that delivers EVOH performance while enabling full recyclability in mono-material structures.

Tune in now to learn how this breakthrough is transforming circularity—for converters, brand owners, and recyclers alike!

In the latest episode of INK-onversation, Episode 19: "Supply Chain Unchained - Why Supply Chain Transparency Matters," join Siegwerk experts Sarah Mah, Senior Global Sustainability Manager, and Cathleen Hansohm, Global Supplier Sustainability and Human Rights Manager, as they dive into a lively discussion on the importance of supply chain transparency. Discover how they tackle the challenges of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting and share insights on creating a more sustainable and accountable supply chain. Don't miss this engaging conversation that sheds light on the critical role transparency plays in today's business landscape. Tune in now! See Siegwerk's full Sustainability Report at https://shorturl.at/wGozX

Get ready for another insightsful episode of Siegwerk's INK-onversation Podcast! In Episode 18, we dive deep into the world of sustainability reporting with Siegwerk experts Sarah Mah, Senior Global Sustainability Manager, and Sarah Klein, Global Circular Economy Manager. Discover how to organize and prioritize your sustainability reporting efforts, explore the Sustainability Spectrum and unveil the true value of ESG reporting. Learn the best practices for reporting circularity and understand why ESG reporting matters more than ever. Don't miss this essential conversation on Sustainability Reporting!

Siegwerk’s Sustainability Report 2023 positions the company as a trailblazer in safe, circular, and digital packaging solutions. By collaborating closely with customers, brand owners, and other essential partners, Siegwerk invites everyone to join this transformative journey toward a greener, more sustainable world. In this episode Siegwerk's CEO, Nicolas Wiedmann and Siegwerk's Head of Global Sustainability and Circular Economy, Alina Marm, answer questions about Siegwerk's sustainability ambitions and achievements to date, giving an out outlook of what's to come next.

What is Siegwerk's secret of success for 200 years? Let's look into the past together with Nicolas Wiedmann, but also at the challenges of the present and, above all, what the future might bring. 

This episode was recorded by Packaging Europe. 
Printing inks and coatings not only add colour to product labels and packaging, but also ensure their functionality and safety. Siegwerk’s head of global sustainability and circular economy, Alina Marm, discusses the product journey and the material aspects that play a part in each step of the production process with Elisabeth Skoda, looking at innovations in the areas of ink and coating with a particular focus on Siegwerk’s UniNATURE range.

This episode was recorded by Packaging Europe. 
An issue that is often overlooked in discussions about packaging sustainability and sourcing recyclates is social injustice - and with it human rights abuses. Alina Marm is not only head of global sustainability and circular economy at Siegwerk, but also a PhD researcher at the University College London, and she has been looking into this issue in-depth as part of her doctorate. She discusses challenges and possible steps to address the problem with Elisabeth Skoda. 

Packaging has many functions, including the preservation of food to extend shelf life. Sometimes it can be difficult to meet those requirements while still enabling circularity and recyclability of packaging. New innovations such as Siegwerk's new oxygen barrier coating can help achieve both. To give a brief overview of the benefits of this innovation, we are joined by Lothar Schäffeler, Vice President of R&D and Application Technology, and Circular Economy Project Manager Cathleen Hansohm.

What does the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation have in store for the packaging industry and adjacent industries, and how can we prepare?
We are joined by Dr. Andrey Charkovskiy to discuss this monumental regulation and its broader impacts.