On 19 February 2026, partners of the BePacMan – Better Paper Packaging Management project gathered in Klaipėda, Lithuania, for the 3rd Steering Group Meeting, hosted by Klaipėda Science and Technology Park (KSTP). The meeting brought together representatives of the project consortium to review progress, discuss ongoing activities and plan the next stages of the project.
The meeting gathered partners from Poland, Lithuania, Germany and Denmark representing research institutions, innovation organisations and business support organisations working together to develop more circular approaches to paper packaging in the South Baltic region.
Reviewing progress and next steps
The programme included a series of working sessions dedicated to the main areas of project implementation. Partners reviewed the current progress of activities and discussed the results of the regional analysis of paper packaging systems across the South Baltic region.
The discussions also focused on the development of circular business models and potential pilot solutions aimed at extending the lifecycle of paper packaging and supporting reuse systems in logistics and e-commerce.
Planning upcoming activities
During the meeting, partners also worked on planning the next project activities, including stakeholder engagement, training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives that will involve businesses and other actors across the packaging value chain.
The programme also included a stakeholder learning session dedicated to reusable packaging systems in e-commerce logistics, providing an opportunity to exchange practical experiences and discuss implementation challenges.
Strengthening cross-border cooperation
The Steering Group Meeting in Klaipėda provided an important opportunity for partners to exchange perspectives from their regions and strengthen cooperation within the international consortium.
Regular meetings such as this help ensure effective coordination of project activities and support the joint development of solutions aimed at reducing waste and promoting circular management of paper packaging in the South Baltic region.
