Thomas Reiner, CEO of Berndt + Partner and Chairman of the German Packaging Institute, analyses the current market situation in the packaging industry. In this interview, he discusses the surge in plastic prices caused by the war, the lack of recycling capacity, and the decline in the prominence of sustainability issues at the trade fair. Reiner criticises the postponement of the PPWR regulation and believes the industry is already too late when it comes to recycling. At the same time, he is optimistic about AI as a tool for efficiency and transparency. An honest look at the challenges and opportunities facing the packaging industry. #interpack #packaging # sustainability # recycling # PPWR # AI # plastics # German Packaging Institute # circular economy # sustainability # mechanical engineering
