Pharmapack Sustainability Partner Interview: Sustainable blister packaging

At Pharmapack we are increasingly aiming to bring sustainability into the event, into the conversations people have, into the content we present and into the running of the show itself. This year we are working with a number of Sustainability Partners to help make this possible. In this interview, we speak with Adelphe, one of our Sustainability Partners for Pharmapack 2025. 

1.    What do you think is the most pressing sustainability concern or challenge in pharmaceutical blister packaging today?

The main sustainability challenge in pharmaceutical blister packaging lies in reducing plastic and aluminium waste while maintaining the required protective barrier properties and strict safety and regulatory standards. Developing recyclable or mono-material alternatives is crucial to reducing environmental impact without compromising safety and compliance.

2.    What sustainability trends are you seeing from packaging companies moving into the next few years?

Sustainability trends in packaging are growing, with a focus on recyclable mono-materials, bio-based alternatives (such as renewable materials) and lightweight design to reduce environmental impact as well as emphasis on reusable packaging. Packaging companies will invest in solutions that meet both sustainability goals and evolving global regulatory standards for packaging waste and emissions.

3.    Why are events such as Pharmapack important platforms for sustainability in the industry?

Because they bring together stakeholders to share innovations, discuss challenges and collaborate on sustainable packaging solutions. These gatherings foster knowledge exchange and drive collective action towards reducing environmental impact.

4.    What are you most looking forward to at Pharmapack 2025?

As Informa’s sustainable partner, Pharmapack represents for Adelphe (Citeo Group) an opportunity to engage with stakeholders, whom we help to reduce the environmental impact of their packaging through our R&D eco-design efforts, tools, and services. We are pleased to announce the release beginning 2025 of the Guide of Pharmaceutical Blister, which is the result of a five-year working group. As member of the jury, I am also delighted to present the Eco Design Award.

Make sure to attend the Sustainability Track at Pharmapack in Paris this year. For more information see here.