{"id":14900,"date":"2025-09-30T06:59:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T06:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/?p=14900"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:09:45","slug":"nachhaltigkeit-ohne-kompromisse-asterias-weg-zu-leistungssteigernder-verpackung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/de\/sustainability-without-compromise-asterias-path-to-performance-driven-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Nachhaltigkeit ohne Kompromisse: Asterias Weg zu leistungsstarken Verpackungen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s rapidly evolving packaging landscape, sustainability is a business imperative. Brands are facing increasing regulatory pressure, rising consumer expectations, and the urgent need to reduce environmental impact without compromising product performance or profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the center of this transformation stands <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/de\/verantwortliche-materialien\/\">Asteria Nachhaltige L\u00f6sungen<\/a> (A.S.S.)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a dedicated innovation program within Asteria Group. Its mission? To help brands transition toward circular, regulation-ready, and high-performing packaging solutions that not only meet the demands of today \u2014 but prepare them for tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an interview featured in Asteria\u2019s 2024 Sustainability Report, <\/span><b>Alexis Dejonghe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Director of Asteria Sustainable Solutions, shared how the group is helping customers across Europe future-proof their packaging strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Alexis-Dejonghe-scaled-e1705583014646-294x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alexis Dejonghe\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Alexis-Dejonghe-scaled-e1705583014646-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Alexis-Dejonghe-scaled-e1705583014646-1003x1024.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Alexis-Dejonghe-scaled-e1705583014646-768x784.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Alexis-Dejonghe-scaled-e1705583014646-1505x1536.jpg 1505w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Alexis-Dejonghe-scaled-e1705583014646-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Alexis-Dejonghe-scaled-e1705583014646.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexis Dejonghe shares key highlights on Asteria Sustainable Solutions<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why sustainability became a core strategy \u2014 not a side project<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asteria began investing in sustainable packaging alternatives as early as 2020 \u2014 a time when sustainability was still a \u201cnice to have\u201d in many corners of the labelling industry. But by 2022, the tide had turned. As Alexis explains:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLarge multinational customers, particularly in the food and cosmetics industries, started demanding more sustainable packaging solutions. Instead of waiting, we took the lead.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This proactive mindset is what sets Asteria apart. Rather than reacting to regulatory pressure or market shifts, the group integrated sustainability into its core portfolio \u2014 making it just as fundamental as price, quality, and service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This translates into a key advantage for brands: they don\u2019t have to play catch-up. With Asteria, they\u2019re already ahead of compliance and better prepared for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14901\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Product-rangeBG_HR-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Product range Asteria\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Product-rangeBG_HR-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Product-rangeBG_HR-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Product-rangeBG_HR-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Product-rangeBG_HR-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Product-rangeBG_HR-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Product-rangeBG_HR.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Preparing for what\u2019s coming: the 2030 regulatory horizon<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets ambitious targets: by 2030, all packaging must be fully recyclable, and plastic packaging must contain at least 30% recycled content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many suppliers are still scrambling to understand what this means. Asteria, however, is already working on solutions that align with these requirements \u2014 helping brands transition without disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this means for Asteria customers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early access to compliant materials before deadlines hit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance on design for recycling, including clear consumer instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A partner that understands the full packaging value chain \u2014 from production to end-of-life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peace of mind in knowing their packaging is both regulation-ready and brand-right<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8241\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8241\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Asteria-sustainability-e1704791707171-300x175.png\" alt=\"Asteria sustainable labels\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Asteria-sustainability-e1704791707171-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Asteria-sustainability-e1704791707171-1024x599.png 1024w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Asteria-sustainability-e1704791707171-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Asteria-sustainability-e1704791707171-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Asteria-sustainability-e1704791707171.png 1166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Asteria sustainable labels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>No compromise on performance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest barriers to sustainable packaging adoption has always been the fear that eco-friendly means underperforming. But Alexis makes it clear:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFunctionality is non-negotiable. A label or package must work just as well as its traditional counterpart. Otherwise, the solution is meaningless.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s why every <a href=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/de\/verantwortliche-materialien\/\">Asteria Sustainable Solution<\/a> is rigorously tested for adhesion, durability, print quality, and recyclability under real-world conditions. A prime example is Asteria\u2019s wash-off label technology, which allows labels to be easily removed during recycling \u2014 making plastic containers truly recyclable and compliant with upcoming standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By adopting this solution, businesses not only meet their sustainability goals but also increase strategic value by reducing carbon footprint, aligning with EU recyclability regulations, and enhancing consumer trust and brand reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14197\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Beverage-Shrinksleeve-gespiegeld-e1746779946410-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"Asteria shrinksleeve\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Beverage-Shrinksleeve-gespiegeld-e1746779946410-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Beverage-Shrinksleeve-gespiegeld-e1746779946410-1024x826.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Beverage-Shrinksleeve-gespiegeld-e1746779946410-768x619.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Beverage-Shrinksleeve-gespiegeld-e1746779946410-1536x1238.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Beverage-Shrinksleeve-gespiegeld-e1746779946410-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Beverage-Shrinksleeve-gespiegeld-e1746779946410.jpg 1590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Balancing cost and circularity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the benefits are clear, many brands still worry about cost, thinking sustainable materials are more expensive due to lower supply and higher production requirements. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur job is to provide options \u2014 so when customers are ready to switch, the solutions are already there.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asteria offers a realistic and scalable approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solutions that minimise cost increases, such as using thinner liners or mono-material films<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design tweaks that reduce waste without compromising visual appeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group-wide scale that enables better pricing on sustainable materials across 35+ European sites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14577\" src=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thinner-label-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00fcnneres Etikett\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thinner-label-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thinner-label-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thinner-label-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thinner-label-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thinner-label-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/asteriagroup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thinner-label.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>More than compliance: a mission with purpose<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asteria is actively collaborating with brand owners, recyclers, and policymakers to shape a packaging industry that\u2019s smarter, cleaner, and more responsible. From R&amp;D to design, compliance to consumer communication, the group is investing in every link of the chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a competitive market where agility, compliance, and consumer trust are all business-critical, Asteria is proving that sustainable packaging isn\u2019t a compromise \u2014 it\u2019s an advantage, enabling clients to gain:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A future-ready packaging strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to tested, regulation-compliant materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep technical support and market insight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A collaborative partner who puts performance first<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The packaging industry is undergoing one of its biggest transformations, and brands need a partner who innovates ahead of regulation, protects their brand, and turns environmental responsibility into real business value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s what Asteria Sustainable Solutions is built to deliver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the full interview with Alexis Dejonghe and discover more in our 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/asteriagroup\/docs\/asteria-csrd_report_2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainability Report.<\/a><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s rapidly evolving packaging landscape, sustainability is a business imperative. 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