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# Sustainable Packaging Summit: Nano-futures - FlexFunction2Sustain and ESNA
- URL: https://packaging-europe.ghost.io/sustainable-packaging-summit-nano-futures-flexfunction2sustain-and-esna/
- Published: 2023-12-14T08:37:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-27T08:44:06.000Z
- Author: Packaging Europe staff writers
- Tags: SPS on Demand, R&D (Sustainable Packaging Summit), #layout-s, #type-article, #packaging-europe, #Import 2026-09-08 15:47

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This presentation reviews the work of the FlexFunction2Sustain project, with the goal of creating an Open Innovation Test Bed for nano-functionalisation technologies that enable sustainable and smart plastics and paper-based products, and introduces the new European Sustainable Nanotechnology solutions Association (ESNA) which aims to transform innovative ideas into products. 

The thematic focus of ESNA is the surface modification of plastic and paper surfaces and membranes with nanotechnologies for sustainable and/or smart innovative products. 

This presentation explores the possibilities of such technologies and the open innovation and investment opportunities to interconnect various players in a framework for efficient collaboration. 

**Speakers:**

- Christian May, Project Coordinator at **FlexFunction2Sustain**
- Dirk Brueckner, Business Coach & Consultant
- John Fahlteich, CEO at **KETMarket**
- John Ryan, R&D Director, Packaging at **Kraft Heinz Company**
- Linda Roman, Associate Director Packaging R&D at **Kraft Heinz Company**

***The Sustainable Packaging Summit is returning in 2024 – you can take part and help to accelerate sustainable transformation in packaged goods.*** [***Click here***](https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) ***to learn more about attending.***