Name
Panel discussion with PACKEvolution 2024 experts: New Sustainable Packaging Legislation and Innovation in Latin America
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Description
  • Expert participation and networking: Experts from the previous panel on sustainability and packaging legislation in Latin America will gather for an interactive panel discussion with you.
  • Key Topics: They will address the implications on packaging innovation of the new Global UN Plastic Pollution Treaty, recent laws on Circular Economy, single-use plastics laws, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and global regulations addressing PFAS substances in food packaging and other products.
  • Direct Interaction: They will answer questions from the audience about how these regulations impact packaging innovation and design. 
    Learning Opportunity: Take the opportunity to get direct answers and valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the packaging sector. 

Confirmed Experts: Carolina Velásquez, Vice President of Corporate Excellence at Hada International; Iván Darío López, from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and representative of the SPE in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee of the UN Treaty against Plastic Pollution; and Ximena Marín, co-founder and manager of BA+. 

This interactive space will offer an in-depth look at how regulations affect the design, development, and production of packaging, answering the public's concerns about these transformations. Don't miss the opportunity to gain practical and strategic insights directly from experts in the field. Your participation is key to an enriching dialogue on the future of sustainable packaging in the region! 

LILIAN ROBAYO Ximena Marín Carolina Velásquez Iván Darío López