Online Lecture “Circularity in Packaging”
Online lecture | 26 June 2026
TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany)
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How can packaging contribute to a more sustainable future? What role do regulations, innovation, and the circular economy play in reducing resource consumption and environmental impact?
Join us for an insightful lecture by Peter Görlitz, Sustainability Manager Europe at Sonoco Consumer Products Europe GmbH, who will provide a practical industry perspective on one of the key sustainability challenges of our time.
Key details
The lecture will explore current regulatory developments affecting packaging, discuss the advantages and limitations of different packaging materials, and highlight how the sector is working towards greater circularity. Participants will also gain an understanding of the role of industry associations and standardisation bodies in shaping sustainable packaging practices.
The session will conclude with a look at future challenges and opportunities, including the important contribution that research and educational institutions can make in advancing circular solutions.
Whether you are interested in sustainability, materials, manufacturing, environmental policy, or the circular economy, this lecture offers valuable insights into the future of packaging.
Targeted audience: Bachelors and master’s students, doctoral students, researchers
Place of delivery: Online via Moodle
Hosted by: TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany)
Date: 26 June, 2026
Language: English
