Graphic Packaging International has welcomed Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Amjad Bashir to its Leeds, England facility to demonstrate the significance of cartonboard in reducing the environmental impact of packaging. This follows discussions around the ongoing debate in Brussels about plastics, where strategies for accelerating sustainable packaging solutions are a key priority. He toured the site to learn more about how the industry is helping to drive a circular economy and deliver stand-out protective, preservative and presentation benefits via constant innovation.
Left to right: Amjad Bashir MEP and Dean Naylor of GPI.
Bashir was extremely impressed with the company’s level of investment in technology and commitment to supporting young talent, combining environmental commitment with future-proofing UK manufacturing. The visit was arranged as a joint venture between GPI and Pro Carton to promote education about sustainability.
Tony Hitchin, Pro Carton General Manager, added, “The key to ensuring a viable packaging future is to secure investment in recycling infrastructure and change consumer behaviours. This can only be achieved with parliamentary backing and Mr Bashir’s interest is certainly a step in the right direction.”
