Workshop Description
Join us for an engaging workshop with sustainability expert Bill Walters, where we unravel the myths and realities surrounding sustainable coffee packaging. In this informative session, we'll address key questions that concern coffee roasters:
True/False: You can recycle flexible packaging in your curbside recycling bin.
Discover the truth behind why most flexible packaging, like coffee bags, can't be easily recycled in typical curbside programs and how the sorting process impacts this.
True/False: Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material is safe for food/coffee packaging.
Explore considerations and standards for PCR content in coffee packaging while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
True/False: If a package says it's compostable, it is.
Dive into the complexities of certifications, testing standards, and the risks of false claims, providing insights into what truly makes a package compostable.
True/False: There are practical ways to operate sustainably.
Discover sustainable alternatives, and how the industry is evolving to embrace environmentally responsible options.
Join Bill Walters as he guides you through these critical topics, offering clarity and debunking common myths to empower you to make informed decisions for sustainable and responsible coffee packaging. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the world of eco-friendly packaging for your coffee products.
Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Room Number: S505B
Category: Sustainability, Business
Instructor
Bill Walters (he/him)
Vice President, Engineering and Quality, TricorBraun Flex
BILL WALTERS is the VP of engineering and quality at TricorBraun Flex, where he leads the development of sustainable and environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Walters has spent over 35 years in the flexible packaging industry with a focus on the specialty coffee segment. His main areas of expertise are barrier packaging (materials, specifications and production environments), modified atmosphere packaging, degassing technology, and sustainable packaging initiatives.