AUSPACK has revealed three new Solutions Theatre sessions, to be held on the expo floor at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17 to 20 May.
Expanded at this year's event for a deeper dive to solve complex problems and to provide education, the Solutions Theatres program is free for all visitors to attend, and will feature curated sessions providing in depth overviews of technology, solutions and strategies.
The latest sessions to be announced include:
TUESDAY MAY 17
THEATRE STREAM: PACKAGING & PACKING MATERIALS
10:00 – 10:30 – PFAS in Compostable Packaging and how to become PFAS Free Certified
PFAS hit the headlines a number of years ago due to the harmful health and environmental impact and toxicity of its 9,500 chemical compounds. But just how far has PFAS Free come and what solutions are out there that don’t just provide a stop gap (eg compostable plastics)?
Join Dr Morgan Wyatt, co-founder & CEO, Greenlid Sustainable Products, as he shares his insights from working with 14,000+ retailers and a global network of partners in Australia, Europe, the UK and North America on a global standard for PFAS testing and certification.
- Understand PFAS and Total Fluorine and their ecological and health impacts
- What benefits have North American retailers and QSR operators seen from PFAS Free 100% compostable packaging?
- What PFAS Free strategies can you implement across your operations today to ensure you are future proofing your organisation?
WEDNESDAY MAY 18
THEATRE STREAM: PROCESSING & EQUIPMENT
11:30 – 12:00 – Machinery Guarding Basics
Machines can help improve production efficiency in the workplace. However, their moving parts, sharp edges, and hot surfaces are often the cause of serious workplace injuries such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, blindness or even death. Safeguards are essential to keep workers out of harm’s way, but what requirements apply when designing safeguards?
During this presentation by Andy Pearson, national services manager, PILZ Australia, the requirements of Australian legislation will be introduced, including the standards for guarding and those that can be used in the design of safeguarding, in order for the appropriate solutions for various hazards to be selected.
Any organisation that uses machinery and anyone that designs, manufactures or supplies machinery should attend to learn:
- The key points from legislation on guarding
- What standards should be used when designing guarding for machinery
- What types of safeguarding devices are available
FRIDAY MAY 20
THEATRE STREAM: FUTURE TRENDS
10:45 – 11:15 – Future sustainability for retailers and food packaging companies – improve your environmental footprint AND your competitive edge
In an age where sustainability is top of line, but where regulations and certifications are constantly changing, how is your company ensuring the decisions you make today can improve both your environmental footprint and competitive edge in the future?
Join Dr. Morgan Wyatt, co-founder & CEO, Greenlid Sustainable Products, as he shares his story from his start on Dragons’ Den (Canadian Shark Tank) to now. Learn how he has helped major North American retailers and others transition to sustainable products for the benefit of the environment, profitability and internal management. Hear insights into global, national and regional considerations when determining future product lines, the hidden profit values in marketing these changes, quantifying your impact and saving time and money in the future.
This session will explore:
- Packaging and product trends in retail and food service in North America and beyond
- Redefining terms such as recyclability and compostability
- Protecting your brand and customers from dangerous chemicals and bad PR
- Leveraging planogram and sustainable product decisions for hidden values
- Material considerations when selecting your new sustainable packaging
- The pathway to a successful transition from unsustainable to sustainable
To access the full Solutions Theatre program, cliick here.
