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 recyclabili...

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 sustai...

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...

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 am...

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 pro...

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 H...

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.

For this episode we are joined by Siegwerk CEO Dr Nicolas Wiedmann and Global Head of Sustainability and Circular Economy Alina Marm to walk us through Siegwerk's sustainability strategy, success stories so far and the lessons we are taking into the future.

In this episode we are joined by Alina Marm from Siegwerk and Fabio Amorim from Clariant to discuss each company's experience in conducting sustainable portfolio assessments and the valuable lessons learned along the way. https://www.clariant.com/en/Sustainability/Safe-and-Sustainable-Solutions/Portfolio-Management

This is the third episode in a series hosted by Packaging Europe. Digitization and circularity are both very pertinent topics, and go hand-in-hand where sustainable packaging is concerned. In this episode Alina Marm from Siegwerk, Juergen Dornheim from Proctor & Gamble and Vivian Loftin and Christian Knobloch from Recyda discuss the exciting opportunities to digitize circularity for packaging.

In this episode we are joined by Sarah Mah from Siegwerk and Peter Désilets from Pacoon, a leading agency for packaging design and sustainable packaging in the DACH region, assisting clients with all facets including brand strategy, corporate branding, naming, claiming, material, texture and function, through to graphic design and finishing. We discuss the importance of design for reuse, and guidelines for brands wanting to adopt reusable packaging. Website for Siegwerk: si...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ralf Müller - Head of Sales UV Inkjet EMEA at Siegwerk to discuss the opportunities and future of UV printing solutions.

This is the second episode in a series hosted by Packaging Europe. The circular economy is a primary motivator for many brand owners and converters. Alina Marm from Siegwerk discusses the decision-making process necessary to design truly circular packaging.

In this episode we are joined by Claire Rampen, co-founder of Reath - a start-up that tracks the lifecycle of reusable products with award winning digital tracking technology. We discuss the hurdles companies face in trying to achieve packaging reuse, and how technology can transform this space for good.

This is the first episode in a series hosted by Packaging Europe. Alina Marm and Jörg-Peter Langhammer from Siegwerk discuss the interaction between safety and circularity in a company's sustainability journey.

In this episode we will look at the achievements and developments as well as the future potential of digital printing. We are joined by Matthieu Carni, Director Inkjet Business at Siegwerk, who has more than 20 years experiences in the printing industry.

In this episode we continue our discussion about reuse opportunities, and this time we are joined by Sarah Mah from Siegwerk, as well as Boris Jebsen and Gerald Lamusse from 1Less, an innovative company using technology to address single use plastic pollution in closed environments such as events, conferences and canteens.