# 231 -Krzysztof Krajewski discuss his role in sustainability at RDM Group

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2023-12-06
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-06-231-krzysztof-krajewski-discuss-his-role-in-sustainability-at-rdm-group
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/231-krzysztof-krajewski-discuss-his

## Summary

Krzysztof Krajewski, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at RDM Group, explains how the company produces high-quality coated paperboard from 95% to 100% recycled fibers, challenging the notion that recycled materials must compromise on print quality or structural integrity. He details the technical necessity of balancing recycled and virgin fibers to maintain fiber length and stiffness, arguing that a holistic view of the circular economy requires both streams rather than viewing them as competing industries. Krajewski highlights RDM Group's Eska brand for luxury and solid board applications, emphasizing the need for better collaboration between the front-end packaging designers and back-end material producers to close the loop effectively.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-06-231-krzysztof-krajewski-discuss-his-role-in-sustainability-at-rdm-group#t=0) Introduction: Sponsor reads and guest background
- [6:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-06-231-krzysztof-krajewski-discuss-his-role-in-sustainability-at-rdm-group#t=375) Krzysztof Krajewski's career journey from plastics to Reckitt
- [15:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-06-231-krzysztof-krajewski-discuss-his-role-in-sustainability-at-rdm-group#t=959) RDM Group's production of 95-100% recycled coated boards
- [19:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-06-231-krzysztof-krajewski-discuss-his-role-in-sustainability-at-rdm-group#t=1174) The technical balance of virgin and recycled fibers
- [21:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-12-06-231-krzysztof-krajewski-discuss-his-role-in-sustainability-at-rdm-group#t=1303) RDM Group's EU footprint and Eska brand expansion

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- RDM Group (company)
- Reckitt Benckiser (company)
- Eska (product)
- Makato Foundation (other)

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