APC Packaging, a global leader in sustainable premium beauty packaging, is pleased to announce its participation in a featured educational panel at LUXEPACK Los Angeles. The session will be moderated by Rick Ponte, Vice President of Project Engineering at APC Packaging, and will include senior leaders from The Estée Lauder Companies, NULASTIN, and Symbiome.

The panel, titled “Designing for Diversity: Creating Sustainable Premium Packaging for Brands with Distinct Identities,” will take place on March 4 from 1:30–2:15 PM in the conference room at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

As sustainability continues to shape the future of the beauty industry, this discussion will focus on how brands and packaging partners can collaborate to deliver environmentally responsible solutions without compromising luxury, performance, or brand integrity. Panelists will explore how premium sustainable packaging can support a wide range of brand identities—from expressive and lifestyle-driven to minimalist and science-based—while maintaining strong emotional resonance and perceived value.

Through real-world examples and shared insights, the session will highlight how close collaboration between brands, engineers, and designers enables scalable, innovative solutions that meet evolving consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Panel discussion topics include:

• Designing sustainable packaging solutions aligned with diverse brand identities.
• Balancing luxury aesthetics with environmentally responsible materials
• Advancing engineering innovation to support performance, differentiation, and scale
• Strengthening brand trust and emotional connection through packaging

Featured Speakers:

• Sherrie Hughes, Director of Sustainable Packaging, The Estée Lauder Companies
• Leah Garcia, Founder & CEO, NULASTIN
• Elena Torano, Chief Experience Officer, Symbiome
• Rick Ponte, Vice President of Project Engineering, APC Packaging

“Meaningful progress in sustainable packaging is achieved through strong partnerships and shared expertise,” said Rick Ponte, Vice President of Project Engineering at APC Packaging. “This panel reflects how brands and packaging partners can work together to develop responsible, premium solutions that honor each brand’s unique identity while driving long-term value.”

APC Packaging’s participation reinforces its commitment to building collaborative relationships with beauty brands and delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that support both environmental responsibility and commercial success. In 2026, APC Packaging also celebrates its 20-year anniversary of partnering with beauty brands to drive growth, innovation, and excellence.

For more information about APC Packaging and its sustainable packaging solutions, visit www.apcpackaging.com.