If you find yourself in the Houston area this week, and specifically at the Houston Hilton, be sure to check out the Sustainable Packaging Symposium, being held April 3, 4, and 5. A three-day educational event, cosponsored by Unisource Worldwide, Smartplant, UGS, and a host of others, the symposium
celebrates the optimized package and provides a unique two-plus day educational experience focusing on packaging as a critical value to the sustainable product supply chain. This year’s event will address issues faced by retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers worldwide, while promoting collaboration between key supply chain stakeholders. Attendees will be able to identify actionable best practices and gain an understanding of tools and strategies for achieving more sustainable supply chains.
Two keynoters—Bill Flanagan, Leader, General Electric Ecoassessment Center of Excellence, and Michael Hewett, Director of Environmental and Sustainability Programs at Publix Super Markets, Inc.—will set the tone for the event. Check out the entire program here, and click here to register.