Rethink Packaging: Working Towards A Future Of Sustainable Packaging

As single-use plastics are gradually being banned across the world, different industries are incentivized to rethink their approach with packaging.

To enhance the awareness of sustainable packaging, The Mills Fabrica and WGSN are joining forces to discuss how sustainable packaging can be driven by industry collaborations and innovative product designs through two rounds of panel discussions. You will also learn more about common initiatives and challenges when brands address packaging impact, as well as packaging innovations in the food & beverages industry from The Mills Fabrica and WGSN’s report sharing. 【Register here】

Details:

Date: May 5 (Thu)

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am HKT (GMT+8)

Format: Online 

Webinar rundown:
1.  Report sharing by The Mills Fabrica: on how brands address packaging challenges within their value chain

Angus Tsang, The Mills Fabrica
2.  Panel 1: Bridging the gaps in sustainable packagingthrough industry collaborations

Angus Tsang, The Mills Fabrica (Moderator)
Sonalie Figueiras, Green Queen
Rik Wehbring, Bioeconomy Capital

3.  Report sharing by WGSN: on packaging innovations in food & beverages industry

Yianni Giovanoglou, WGSN

4.  Panel 2: Minimizing packaging impact through eco-conscious product design

Angus Tsang, The Mills Fabrica (Moderator)
Yianni Giovanoglou, WGSN
Celia Lau, Green Monday
Cyril Drouet, Addless Design Studio

*Webinar will be conducted in English with Q&A section

What you will need to do:
1. Register now to get the zoom link!
2. How to ask questions during the webinar: type it on Zoom chat
3. Download Fabrica’s latest report:

“Rethink Packaging – A Guide For The Apparel And Agrifood Industry”

Guests:

Angus Tsang

Research & Investment of The Mills Fabrica 

https://www.themillsfabrica.com/ 

Angus focuses on research areas in enhancing understanding and learnings in the techstyle space for The Mills Fabrica. Passionate about the discovery of insights, Angus has experience in market research projects for a variety of consumer verticals. Prior to joining The Mills Fabrica, he was an industry analyst at Coresight Research focusing on e-commerce and the New Retail development. He obtained a BA from City University of Hong Kong.

Sonalie Figueiras

Founder & Editor-in-chief of Green Queen 

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/ 

Sonalie Figueiras started Green Queen, an APAC's largest sustainability media platform advocating for social & environmental change. She is also the co-founder & CEO of SourceGreenPackaging.com, the world's first global marketplace for sustainable packaging with a mission to fight single-use plastic waste. With over a decade of experience in publishing, organic trade, sustainability and green packaging, she is an eco-wellness industry veteran with a keen eye for market trends and a sought-after international speaker and moderator.

Rik Wehbring

Manager Director of Bioeconomy Capital

http://www.bioeconomycapital.com/ 

Wehbring has an extensive technical and operational background developed over 20 years of working in Silicon Valley. He is also a co-founder of one of the first “garage biology” start-ups. With Dr. Carlson, he has run the strategic consulting firm Biodesic for 12 years, which provides guidance to governments and corporations about the impact of biology on the future.

Yianni Giovanoglou

WGSN Trend Specialist 

https://www.wgsn.com/en 

Yianni has worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years. He joined WGSN in 2014 and has been a Trend Specialist for clients in Australia and New Zealand. His role primarily concentrates on helping bring to life the latest in design trends, consumer insights and strategy to clients across fashion, lifestyle and interiors, as well as marketing and branding.

Celia Lau

Associate Director & Product Development of Green Monday

https://greenmonday.org/en/ 

Celia Lau is a clinical dietitian and expert in plant-based nutrition, combining her knowledge into product development and creating products with a balanced nutrition profile. She devotes in plant-based diet promotion believes such diet is healthy for everyone and can effectively reduce chronic disease risks in the long run. She is currently developing OMNI tuna, crab cake, as well as a variety of products under Green Common and had successfully introduced the use of degradable and compostable packaging materials

Cyril Drouet

Founder of Addless Design Studio

https://www.add-less.com/ 

Cyril Drouet is Founder at ADDLESS design studio, Co-Founder at ADDLESS solutions and Choose Planet A, Creator of THE GOOD CUP patent and a multi award-winning creative director with over 20 years international experience of design and innovation, working with global Brand Owners from multiple segments.  Cyril’s life mission is to create new codes, develop new materials/processes and implement the latest technology with brands and manufacturers in order to lead the next sustainable packaging revolution.