Best Compostable Packaging Podcasts (2025)

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Compostable Packaging with Rhodes Yepsen BPI Executive Director 26:22

22d ago26:22

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https://bpiworld.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bpicertified/posts/?feedView=all Did you know California is working towards a ban on compostable packaging? If we don't act now this may be a huge challenge for compostable packaging in the future. It was a true pleasure to interview Rhodes Yepsen the Executive Director of the Biodegradable Pro…

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Kenya National Waste Pickers President John Chweya 30:17

1d ago30:17

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Donate Here to Help buy 1 truck: https://gofund.me/cb4e681d Over 36,000 people are part of this association of waste pickers in Kenya and it's a truly impressive story about how they are working to make a circular economy while being healthy and safe and having a living wage. So much needs to be done to make this fair! https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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EPR Masterclass Part 3: Colorado's Program 24:28

4d ago24:28

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Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Chris dives into Colorado's unique approac…

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Chief Sustainability Officer David Murgio (Ranpak) 26:25

8d ago26:25

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https://www.ranpak.com/ Check out Ranpak today , here is their website and ESG report https://www.ranpak.com/sustainability/ How has Ranpak been leading the way in sustainability for over 50 years? Why does paper make such a great option for shipping? Did you know Ranpak has amazing automation equipment? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packag…

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EPR Masterclass Part 2: Oregon's Program 29:11

13d ago29:11

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Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In this episode, Chris breaks down Oregon's complex 397-pag…

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Good for people and planet with Pregis (Eva Caspary / Clint Smith) 30:13

15d ago30:13

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https://www.pregis.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pregis/posts/?feedView=all How can packaging help the planet and people? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6dksVw…

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EPR Masterclass Part 1: EPR Fundamentals 24:00

20d ago24:00

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Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. Before listening to this episode, make sure you’ve checked …

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EPR Masterclass Overview 9:56

20d ago9:56

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Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Join us as we reimagine packaging innovation and turn every decision into a powerful act of sustainability. In the first episode of the Sustainable Design Lab podcast,…

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Trailer 3:00

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Welcome to the Sustainable Design Lab podcast by Veritiv. Hosted by Chris Bradley, this show is your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainable packaging. Each episode dives deep into advanced materials, circular economy strategies, and real-world innovations, offering clear, actionable guidance for packaging engineers, …

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Naresh Khanna wisdom from India on Sustainable Packaging 21:30

29d ago21:30

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/naresh-khanna-5578311/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipp-catalog-publications-p-l/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ippo-international-packaging-press-organisation/posts/?feedView=all Naresh Khanna, has great experience in the world of packaging and an impressive history. We are both members of the IPPO (International…

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E18: Federal Layoffs Pt. 2 | Alan Lescht, Alan Lescht and Associates 39:24

1M ago39:24

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Send us a text Alan Lescht is an employment lawyer specializing in federal government employees. He joined the podcast to discuss the changes occurring in the government and how both current and former federal employees can take action. Website: https://www.dcemploymentattorney.com/ Cirque Series THE PREMIERE MOUNTAIN RUNNING SERIES IN THE USA Firs…

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Ocean Made Seaweed Pots founder Emily Power 18:50

1M ago18:50

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https://oceanmade.co/ What if the pot you use to plant in will actually nourish your plants and flowers? Why are we using plastic for this when it could be a product that provides value to the soil? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or…

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CEO Evan Gwynne Davies (SCRAPP) 23:29

1M ago23:29

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https://www.scrappzero.com/ Evan Gwynne Davies How are you gathering your data so you can improve? What is Scrapp? Why are companies lining up to work with Scrapp? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify…

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twistMist™ Aerosol with no chemical propellants (Dennis Ossipov-Grodsky and Brad Barron) 24:56

2M ago24:56

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https://twistmistaerosols.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-ossipov-grodsky/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-barron-6603201/ what if you could ship your aerosol with no chemical propellant? What if that could be reused 20-30 times? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTu…

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Ranpak NEW Sustainable Innovations! (Bryan Boatner) 25:32

2M ago25:32

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https://www.ranpak.com/ New Sustainable Packaging machines and materials Form'it!™ / Cut'it!™ / Decision Tower™ / Pad'it!™ / Lid'it!™ / FillPak Trident™ / Wrap'it! ™ What's the latest in sustainable packaging innovations from Ranpak? How can you move into semi-automated packaging? When are you ready for fully automated packaging equipment? Join us …

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Live from SPEC Summit with Specright CMO Laura Foti 21:52

2M ago21:52

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https://www.specright.com/ What is Specright? How can Specright streamline your operation? How important is it that you attend the Specright SPEC Summit? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open…

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1 year of plastic! with Fred Richards (The Hive and the Chicago Brand Museum) 37:19

2M ago37:19

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What was it really like to collect his families plastic for the entire year? What did they learn from this and how can we share it with the world to have a positive impact? How many lessons were learned and surprises? Weblinks: https://www.facebook.com/chicagobrandmuseum https://www.linkedin.com/company/103739032/admin/dashboard/ https://www.thehiv…

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E17: Federal Layoffs Pt. 1 | Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie, USDA 1:14:45

2M ago1:14:45

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Send us a text Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie were both federal employees at USDA who were affected by the federal layoffs. They joined the podcast to share their backgrounds, discuss the important projects they were working on, and explain how the DOGE team handled the layoffs. Tyler's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tyler-stotland-178045181 Camero…

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Dr. Jon Smieja VP Circularity (Trellis Group) 29:41

2M ago29:41

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https://trellis.net/ Sign up today for Circularity 25! https://trellis.net/events/circularity/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmieja/ What is the Trellis Group and what do they do to help companies be more sustainable? What happened in Busan Korea at the latest Plastics negotiations? How can you help today? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packa…

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COO Giovanna Arias / JUJIN New York (Luxury and Sustainable Packaging) 19:54

3M ago19:54

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https://www.jujin.nyc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jujin-new-york/posts/?feedView=all How can packaging be luxurious and more sustainable? What is this global packaging company working on to help their clients wade through a very challenging future? Thank you so much Giovanna Arias for your insights! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packa…

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CEO Tom Szaky (Terracycle and Loop) 29:56

3M ago29:56

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https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/ https://exploreloop.com/en/ One of the best episodes we have produced! How has Terracycle innovated in the sustainable packaging space for so many years? What is the future of Terracycle and recycling the difficult to recycle? We are so thankful to have CEO Tom Szaky back on this show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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Woola Packaging CEO Anna Liisa Palatu 25:52

3M ago25:52

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https://www.woola.io/ Did you know that 90% of wool produced is wasted? How can they use this "waste" material to make sustainable packaging? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open.spotify.com…

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E16: Food Forests | Orion Kriegman, Boston Food Forest Coalition 35:50

3M ago35:50

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Send us a text Orion Kriegman is the Executive Director of the Boston Food Forest Coalition, a non-profit organization transforming unused urban land into socially and ecologically thriving food forest gardens while supporting neighborhood groups in maintaining these spaces for future generations. Website: http://bostonfoodforest.org Video Link: ht…

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CNS Media Editor Louis Gore-Langton 25:26

3M ago25:26

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https://www.packaginginsights.com/ be sure to follow their daily newsletter for the latest in packaging What is the future of sustainable packaging? Is there a real battle brewing between paper and plastic manufactures? Can packaging be truly reusable? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on Lin…

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Aora Mexico CEO Nour Tayara (Makeup with Sustainable Packaging) 22:43

3M ago22:43

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https://aoramakeup.com/en-us https://www.linkedin.com/in/nour-tayara-05292ba/ How has Nour Tayara and his co founder created a plastic free brand? Can makeup packaging be more sustainable? Bright and beautiful makeup and packaging you will want to keep. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on Li…

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$5M in Funding From USDA / Clemson for specialty crops exporting (Dr. Andrew Hurley and Dr. James Sternberg) 24:41

4M ago24:41

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URGENT DEADLINE is February 12, 2025 APPLY HERE: https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/fresh/innovation/index.html Do you ship or have any innovations to ship any of these crops? Check this list: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/scbgp/specialty-crop Thank you Dr. Andrew Hurley https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandrewhurley/ and Dr. James S…

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2025 Predictions! Brodie Vander Dussen and Cory Connors 28:12

4M ago28:12

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What is the future of sustainable packaging? How will packaging be recycled? Will reuse take over? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6dksVwqEFVDWdggd27fyFF?si=e924995740f…

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E15: Compostable Packaging | Rich Cohen, Elevate Packaging 41:52

4M ago41:52

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Send us a text Rich Cohen is the founder and CEO of Elevate Packaging, a company driving the global transition to compostable packaging. Website: https://elevatepackaging.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-cohen-sustainable/ Cirque Series THE PREMIERE MOUNTAIN RUNNING SERIES IN THE USA Black Earth Compost Massachusetts-based company co…

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Pippa Corry (Philo and Co) Founder and Director 25:58

4M ago25:58

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https://www.philoand.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-corry-40640347/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodievanderdussen/ How is the roll of the packaging designer changing? Why are designers so focused on recyclable materials? What can Australia teach the rest of the world about sustainability? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-toda…

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Mythbusting: What Works and Doesn't in the Compost Pile 35:38

4M ago35:38

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In this episode of the Earth Feed Podcast: From Soil to Shelf, host Kelly Williams and guest Diana Thomas, Sustainability Director at Biologiq, explore the complexities of composting, sustainable packaging, and the intersection of food waste with packaging choices. Diana draws on her experience in sustainability and compostable certification to deb…

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The First Paper Bottle In the USA / Harrison Holditch (Distillery 98) 19:28

4M ago19:28

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The First Paper Bottle in the USA https://distillery98.com/ How does a paper bottle work? What is is really made from? Can it be recycled? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open.spotify.com/sh…

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Paris Packaging Week Future Leaders! Mariia Baranova / Laurine Friche 18:46

4M ago18:46

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Sign up today to attend and nominate a future leader! https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/ Connect with Mariia Baranova https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariiabaranova/ Connect with Laurine Friche https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurinefriche/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube…

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Invasive Plants with CEO Sydney Rodman (Green Revival) 16:47

5M ago16:47

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https://greenrevival.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-rodman/ Did you know invasive plants can cause forest fires? How can these plants be used for good instead? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcas…

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From Combat To Compost (Veteran Compost with President Justen Garrity) 17:10

5M ago17:10

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/justengarrity/ https://www.veterancompost.com/ How did Justen go from combat to compost? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6dksVwqEFVDWdggd27f…

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Materials In Motion 37:20

5M ago37:20

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Podcast Summary: Episode 4 of Earthfeed – From Soil to Shelf In this episode of Earthfeed, Kelly Williams, an expert in sustainable packaging, explores the fascinating world of materials innovation alongside industry leaders Rahul Rasal, Paul Fowler, and Rick Stokes. Rahul, the global VP of Nature Works, shares insights from his journey with polyla…

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (Trish Pinnella) 14:56

5M ago14:56

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https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishdavispinnella/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify Packaging Today Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6dksVwqEFVDWdggd27fyFF?si=e924995740f94e…

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Luke and Lucy founder Dave Collins (Brodie Vander Dussen and Cory Connors) Scotch™ Cushion Lock™ 18:42

5M ago18:42

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https://lukeandlucy.com/ click here to purchase these sustainable items How has Scotch Cushion Lock helped this small business be more sustainable? Why is it such a great space saver? Did you know customers will be thankful that they don't have to clean up a mess? https://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/p/d/cbgbjrus3168/ check out this innovative pack…

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E14: Climate Tech | Casey Goldstein, College to Climate 42:25

6M ago42:25

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Send us a text Casey Goldstein is the co-founder of College to Climate, a community-driven company committed to expanding opportunities for young people to pursue careers in climate. Website: College to Climate Join (Free): Join the College to Climate Community Toilet Paper: Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Waste Management Solutions - Wasted* PBC Black …

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Big Announcement! KraftPal Corrugated Pallets and Orora Packaging 29:36

6M ago29:36

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Interested in using these new pallets? use this link: https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/lp/kraftpal-corrugated-pallets/ What if you could reduce your pallet carbon footprint by 76%? How about reducing your pallets shipping weight from over 60 pounds to under 15 pounds? Did you know these KraftPal pallets are being produced in California? https://…

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The Davos of Packaging! Marika Knorr of CCL about The Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam 19:42

6M ago19:42

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https://ccllabel.com/ Join us at the Davos of Packaging in Amsterdam! The Sustainable Packaging Summit https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292?utm_medium=website&utm_source=pe&utm_campaign=navbar What is the Davos of Packaging? Why is The Sustainable Packaging Summit so important? What is CCL and why are labels so valuable to the supply chai…

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Seaweed Packaging! Sway CEO Julia Marsh with a big announcement 20:38

6M ago20:38

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https://swaythefuture.com/ Try This new material! https://www.ecoenclose.com/resources/sway How can we make more sustainable packaging using seaweed? Will harvesting seaweed hurt our planet? What if you could replace your fossil fuel based materials for packaging? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live …

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PepsiCo's Open Innovation Journey 28:30

6M ago28:30

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In this podcast episode, Kelly Williams from Earthfirst and Rob Cotton from PepsiCo delve into the challenges and innovations in sustainable packaging. They discuss PepsiCo's journey in developing compostable and environmentally friendly packaging, starting from their first industrial compostable bag for SunChips in 2009. They highlight the technic…

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Madison Wright / Pentatonic 18:44

6M ago18:44

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-wright123/ How can a company be more circular overall? What is Madison and her team doing to help our planet? Why did growing up in the Northwest affect her outlook? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple…

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NEW Scotch™ 3M 570 paper tape (Alec Merchant and Dylan Shallbetter) 23:00

6M ago23:00

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3M Industrial Packaging’s FIRST paper backed tape made for shipping! Recyclable with the box! ISTA 6A Tested Join us at PACK EXPO International Booth N5318 this November 3-6 https://engage.3m.com/packagingsolutions https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005550001/?utm_term=sibg-isd-primpack-en_us-eng-a_a_o-cpc-google-pacequip-716352637133-brand-nov24-00…

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New CEO of the US Plastics Pact Jonathan Quinn 18:15

6M ago18:15

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Join the US Plastics Pact today! https://usplasticspact.org/ Did you know the US plastics pact is a place for all in the value chain of plastic materials and packaging? What is Jonathan Quinn going to focus on as the CEO? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at y…

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Packaging Europe Speakers from PRE ZERO Int. Alex Reitz and Alexander Root 22:11

7M ago22:11

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Sign Up To Attend the Sustainable Packaging Summit 12th and 13th of November in Amsterdam SAVE 20% with code : CORYC20 https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292?utm_medium=banner&utm_source=pe&utm_campaign=promo Listen to great speakers and network with global leaders https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-reitz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ale…

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The Packaging School First Cohort! Sign Up for the next one in the fall. 20:32

7M ago20:32

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Sign Up Here ASAP for the next course in the fall: https://packagingschool.com/courses/sustainable-packaging-with-cory-connors Connect with Carole Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-norris-71920813a/ Connect With Matthew Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-martin-ba4083b1/ Connect with Brodie Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodievand…

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PACK EXPO International (VP Tom Egan) 15:43

7M ago15:43

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Sign Up Here https://www.linkedin.com/company/packexpo/ https://www.packexpointernational.com/ 45,000 packaging and processing pros 1.3 Million Square Feet of displays and more I hope to see you there https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packaging-today-show/id1656906367 Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn Or YouTube or listen at your leisure on Apple …

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E13: Dating Apps | Joe Feminella, First Rounds on Me 30:33

7M ago30:33

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Send us a text Joe Feminella is the founder of First Rounds on Me, a dating-app startup focused on bringing people together for a more organic experience. Contact: First Round's on Me (firstroundsonme.co) Podcast: First Round's on Me (firstroundsonme.co) Instagram: @firstroundsonme Black Earth Compost Massachusetts-based company collecting organic …

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Compostable Packaging & Infrastructure Convergence 28:35

7M ago28:35

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In this episode of "Earth Feed: From Soil to Shelf," Kelly Williams hosts Dr. Evan White, an assistant research scientist and director of the Biosynetic Laboratory at the University of Georgia's New Materials Institute. They dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to compostable packaging. The conversation explores the scie…

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