Sustainable packaging in public procurement and food services

This training webinar explores how upcoming EU legislation, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), is shaping packaging choices in public procurement and institutional food services. The session focuses on the impacts of new regulation on food services, sustainable and green procurement practices, and how procurement criteria can support circular economy objectives.

Participants will hear expert presentations and a practical industry commentary, offering concrete examples and insights on reducing packaging waste and promoting more sustainable packaging solutions in food service operations. The webinar also includes opportunities for discussion and Q&A.

Programme:

• Impacts of the Packaging and packaging waste regulation on public food services. Eija Jokela, Development Manager, Finnish Packaging Producers Ltd
• Sustainable green public procurement and packaging. Milja Virtanen, Category Manager, Hansel Ltd
• Proposed procurement criteria for packaging. Tuula Löytty, RDI Specialist, Smart & Lean Hub Ltd
• Commentary: The role of collaboration in choosing functional packaging solutions. Merja Ahola, Pohjois-Lapin Ruoka Oy

The webinar is a continuation of the Change(K)now! project’s training held on August 27, 2025, in Lahti and the webinar on February 3, 2026.

Please note: The event language is Finnish.