Global Pouch Forum, taking place June 18-20 in Clearwater, Florida, is set to feature several informative sessions that will provide valuable information for members of the flexible packaging industry.

One of these sessions, entitled “Medical Industry Innovation: Safety and Sustainability in High-Performance Pouch Packaging,” will focus on pouch packaging for medical industry applications.

Verde Environmental Technologies has redefined sustainable packaging with its patented Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System. Designed to reduce drug misuse and protect the environment, Deterra is powered by proprietary activated carbon technology that deactivates drugs permanently, rendering them inert and safe for disposal. This packaging solution was developed with Accredo Packaging to create bio-based, fully recyclable pouches made from sugarcane, offering a negative carbon footprint. 

In this session, Verde Environmental Technologies Director of Operations, Hayley Wenda-Zilka, and Accredo Packaging Director of Marketing, Roberto Santos Rebollar, will share the journey of developing a high-performance, eco-friendly packaging solution that aligns with Verde’s aggressive sustainability mission while meeting rigorous pouch performance demands, including:

• How Verde developed a biopolymer-based pouch that meets critical performance requirements, such as maintaining barrier and seal integrity for hazardous materials, while minimizing environmental impact
• Design and testing of sugarcane-derived polyester resin film structures to meet demanding pouch applications, offering a renewable, fossil fuel-free alternative to traditional material
• How Verde leveraged expanded color gamut printing technology to deliver color consistency and reduce ink and solvent waste by up to 95%, further enhancing sustainability

Learn more about this session and others at https://www.packagingstrategies.com/global-pouch-forum/agenda. 

About Global Pouch Forum

Global Pouch Forum launched in 1997 with the foresight that the flexible pouch would become the predominant force in packaging. Now, after 28 years of expertise and innovation, Global Pouch Forum remains the go-to event to get the most up-to-date information from experts and network with leaders and innovators who develop, supply, buy, or recommend flexible materials, including pouches, films, and machinery. 

This annual event is the gateway to current and emerging innovation in the flexible packaging market, including the ever-growing opportunities for using pouch packaging for food, beverage, personal care, beauty, household, healthcare, medical, and other consumer packaged goods (CPGs).

Head back to the beach and join global CPG producers, converters, and suppliers of materials, equipment, and technology in Clearwater, Florida, to discover the future of packaging together. Register today!