Andrei Nahkala - Industry perspective to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation

IMPACT Forum - Sustainability through innovative bio-based materials
April 25 2024
Andrei Nahkala, Huhtamäki
Industry perspective to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation
Andrei Nahkala works as Global Head of Public Affairs at Huhtamaki, a leading sustainable packaging solutions provider globally with manufacturing operations in 36 countries and employing over 17 000 people worldwide. Andrei holds MSc degrees in political science (Jyväskylä University) and marketing (Aalto University). Before joining Huhtamaki Andrei has built a career in Public Affairs working both in public sector and in private sector in various countries. At Huhtamaki Andrei has been following closely for the past two years EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation which is now on the final stretch of decision making within EU institutions. In his talk Andrei will provide a perspective on need for science based regulation.