The future of sustainable packaging, the circular economy, new raw materials, and the evolving regulatory environment were at the center of the Sustainable Packaging Forum, organized by the Association for Sustainable Packaging (FeCso) at the Pasarét Community House. Instructors, researchers, and alumni from the Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering at Obudai University actively participated in the professional event.
It was a particular honor for the University that the introductory plenary keynote address of the event was delivered by the Dean of the Rejtő Faculty. Both the keynote and the professional program of the forum highlighted that long-term, viable answers to the environmental and societal challenges facing the packaging industry can only be achieved through scientific, industrial, and educational collaboration.
Focus on Sustainable Packaging
Participants of the forum addressed, among other topics, the paradigm shift in packaging technology, the growth of green markets, the potential of smart raw materials, and the evolving consumer mindset of Generation Z.
A key topic was the European Union’s new regulatory framework for packaging and packaging waste, the latest developments regarding the PPWR, and the resulting environmental and industry compliance tasks. The professional dialogue also addressed how to foster shared responsibility across the entire value chain – from raw material extraction and processing through to consumption and waste management.
The practical implementation of the circular economy also emerged as a defining issue. Participants discussed current trends in the polymer market, the challenges of recycling, and the opportunities for viable, eco-friendly alternatives.
Knowledge, research and innovation for the green transition
For Obuda University, sustainability is not merely a strategic goal, but a defining focus of its education, research, and innovation. Under the framework of the Green University Program, the institution places particular emphasis on environmentally conscious technologies, resource efficiency, and the development of future-proof solutions.
The professional community of the Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering plays an exceptionally important role in this area: by combining expertise in light industry and environmental engineering, it generates competencies and research results that can contribute to building more sustainable production and consumption systems.
Professional events like the Sustainable Packaging Forum create opportunities for universities, research institutes, industry players, and professional organizations to jointly seek solutions to the challenges of the green transition. Obuda University’s presence also signals that the institution intends to be an active shaper of the professional dialogue on sustainable technologies and innovations.
Thus, sustainable packaging is not merely an industry-specific issue: it connects numerous fields, ranging from the responsible use of resources to waste reduction, the circular economy, and conscious consumption. Furthermore, through its educational and research activities, as well as its industry partnerships, the professional community of Obuda University continues to work toward making a green future not just a target, but an actionable, viable reality.
