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material flows. Projects such as these – alongside the rise in mono-material packaging – demonstrate how complex recycling processes can be simplified, making materials easier to collect, sort and recycle at scale.
The packaging industry continues to be shaped by regulation and digitalization alike, and as consumer expectations for sustainable packaging continue to rise, investment in sustainable solutions is only set to grow. Those brands which are innovating now to push the boundaries of packaging development will not only ensure they stay ahead but help embed a more sustainable future for their operations and the planet. ■
Mike Jones www. mainetti. com
Mike Jones is Head of Innovation and General Manager of Intelligent Solutions at Mainetti. As a sustainable packaging producer committed to its Full Circle Initiative – which prioritizes circularity and decarbonization – Mainetti has partnered with leading retail and apparel brands for over 60 years. Originating in Italy, the company has expanded from labels and hangers to flexible packaging, boxes and bags, becoming a global retail solutions provider with 6,000 employees across 90 locations.
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