The latest sustainability materials – what are the global brands and retailers currently demanding?
FESPA’s Head of Associations and Technical Lead speaks to Steve Lister, Sustainability Director Global Brands & Retailers from Stevelister.com. Steve is also the Head of Sustainability at POPAI UK & Ireland. In this video, Steve discusses how to determine which materials are truly sustainable and the type of materials that global brands and retailers are demanding from the print and packaging sectors. Steve also describes the key opportunities for sustainable materials.
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