Technology Minute: The Intersection of Sustainability and Flexible Films

Apr 13th, 2021

In this video, Matt Reynolds, editor of Packaging World, talks with John Wilson, a sustainability expert from Amcor about eco-friendly flexible packaging films and the opportunities they create. The two discuss how the right film can help consumer packaged goods and e-commerce companies ensure packaging quality, consistency, and shelf appeal while meeting consumer demand for less packaging waste and easier recyclability.

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