HERNDON, VA — Pack Expo International 2024, the largest packaging and processing show of the year set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago, will debut a new feature focused on sustainability. The event, produced by PMMI, will spotlight sustainability with new and expanded resources to help brands lessen energy consumption, minimize waste, and reduce overall carbon footprint.
Sustainability Central is making its Pack Expo International debut with over 20 educational sessions featuring insights from experts at major companies like Amazon, Conagra and Dow. Attendees can learn about practical sustainable solutions in manufacturing, materials, design and more.
“We’ve intentionally partnered with companies, exhibitors, and vendors to integrate sustainability into every component of Pack Expo International, including educational programming, show features, and how we do business as the largest packaging and processing event this year,” said Laura Thompson, VP of trade shows at PMMI.
“We’ve intentionally partnered with companies, exhibitors, and vendors to integrate sustainability into every component of PACK EXPO International, including educational programming, show features, and how we do business as the largest packaging and processing event this year.” — Laura Thompson | VP of trade shows | PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, introduced new ways to help the expected 45,000 attendees navigate over 1.3 million net square feet of exhibition space. Onsite, attendees can follow the Pack Expo green icons to identify sustainable materials, machinery suppliers and educational sessions. Online attendees can use the Sustainability Solutions Finder, a searchable tool that goes live in late July, to locate exhibitors with environmentally friendly products and machinery. There will also be a kiosk located in Sustainability Central.
The event will also bring back familiar features like the Reusable Packing Pavilion, where Reusable Packaging Association member companies will demonstrate sustainable packaging solutions.
