Driving Circularity Forward: Tune into Packaging Europe's Podcast with the FBCA and Sebastian Bartels

In this episode, led by Packaging Europe's Elisabeth Skoda, Director General Sebastian Bartels takes you inside the Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) and the evolving world of circular packaging.

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Sebastian’s global sustainability journey
You’ll hear how Sebastian’s experience across mining, chemicals, manufacturing, logistics, aviation, and global sustainability services shaped his vision for FBCA and its expanding role beyond Europe.

Why beverage cartons matter
Discover why food and beverage cartons - made largely from renewable materials - are climate‑efficient, and designed for long shelf life, and play a vital role in resilient food systems.

How the Alliance brings the industry together
Learn how the FBCA connects producers, recyclers, policymakers, and local partners to strengthen circular systems, support emerging markets, and build food security.

The scale of beveraage carton use and recycling growth
You’ll hear about the 250 billion food and beverage cartons used globally each year and the significant investments the industry has made in recycling and promoting a circular infrastructure.

Practical guidance for navigating new regulations
Sebastian explains how the FBCA’s Design for Recycling Guidelines and its certification protocol, RECY:CHECK, help producers meet Europe's Packaging and Packaging Waste regulation requirements - tools that evolve as legislation advances, and could inspire similar guidelines and protocols in other regions made for local conditions.