In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Cory Connors, Director of Sustainable Packaging at Orora Packaging Solutions, to discuss the future of packaging and its role in driving sustainability. Cory shared his wealth of experience and offered insightful solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the packaging industry today.
Key takeaways:
• Less material waste: The importance of reducing packaging materials while ensuring product safety and shelf life.
• Less consumer confusion: Tackling the ongoing issue of recycling confusion through clearer education and labeling.
• More innovation: Groundbreaking advancements in packaging, such as monomaterials and AI-driven sorting technologies, are revolutionizing recycling.
• Collaborative solutions: The importance of collaboration across the value chain to create sustainable packaging that benefits both the environment and businesses.
Cory’s insights provide a clear roadmap on how the packaging industry can evolve to meet growing sustainability demands. From reducing material waste to embracing new technologies, the future of packaging lies in innovation, collaboration, and better consumer education.
Learn more about Orora Packaging Solutions and follow Cory on LinkedIn.
