Sustainable Building

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 27, 2025 – KHS GmbH, a global supplier of filling and packaging systems, has secured the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the first time in its history, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and ESG leadership. With a score of 86 out of 100, the Dortmund-based company now ranks among the top 1% of more than 150,000 enterprises evaluated worldwide, signaling a decisive advancement from last year’s gold rating.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 29, 2025 – Grupo GEPP, the exclusive bottler for PepsiCo in Mexico, has significantly expanded its returnable PET and glass packaging infrastructure with support from Sidel, reinforcing its long-term strategy to reduce virgin plastic use and align with PepsiCo’s global sustainability roadmap.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Austrian fittings manufacturer Julius Blum GmbH has underscored its strategic commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency with an interactive, circular economy-focused exhibition at interzum Boulevard 2025. Aligned with the trade fair’s central theme, “Rethinking Resources,” Blum demonstrated how closed material cycles can deliver tangible environmental and economic benefits in B2B manufacturing.

Steel Recycling as a Strategic Sustainability Driver

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 11, 2025 – In a strategic move signaling the convergence of sustainable innovation and high-end design, Gentlebrand Design Agency has partnered with Zelda Water to introduce a game-changing concept in the mineral water sector: Zelda Smartweight Water. This new offering features a no-label bottle crafted entirely from BioPET—a 100% renewable, bio-based plastic—redefining eco-conscious packaging for the modern beverage industry.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 8, 2025 – The 9th AVF Summit – powered by VertiFarm – will bring the global vertical farming community together in Munich this September, uniting top innovators, researchers, and industry leaders under the theme “Global Food Challenges: Vertical Farming as a Catalyst for Innovation & Climate Action.” As climate volatility and global food insecurity intensify, the event signals a strategic inflection point for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming as scalable, sustainable solutions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The Circular Valley Convention 2025 is set to transform Düsseldorf's Areal Böhler into a global hotspot for the circular economy on March 12-13, 2025. This groundbreaking event will unite key players and thought leaders from business, science, politics, and society to collaborate on pioneering solutions for a sustainable future. With its innovative blend of conferences, exhibitions, and networking events, the convention will serve as a cross-industry content hub and marketplace for circular economy solutions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 16, 2025 – The inaugural Circular Valley Convention (CVC) is set to take place on March 12-13, 2025, at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, Germany. This groundbreaking event will unite decision-makers from across all industries who are committed to driving the transformation towards a sustainable circular economy. With its theme "Uniting Industries for a Circular Tomorrow," the CVC promises to be an essential gathering for those seeking to shape the future of business.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – The World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is fast approaching! Opening its doors on April 13th, 2025, under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the Expo will showcase innovative solutions to global challenges from around 150 participating countries for six months, concluding on October 13th, 2025. Over 28 million visitors are expected, with 90 percent coming from Japan.

Koelnmesse: Orchestrating Germany's Expo Presence

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 19, 2024 – The EUPD Group recently concluded its highly successful European Sustainability Week, held from December 10th to 12th at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel & Spa on the Petersberg near Bonn, Germany. This influential event brought together key players in the German and European sustainability sector to discuss the latest developments, celebrate leading organizations, and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

Paths Towards Reporting, Transparency & Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 15, 2024 – Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions for the beer and beverage industry, will showcase its latest innovations at BrauBeviale 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The company's exhibit will highlight sustainable packaging options, including returnable glass and refillable PET solutions, as well as a new generation of bottle washers designed to minimize environmental impact.

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