Join industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers as we explore the future of packaging through the lens of sustainability. Hosted by Cory Connors, an industry expert with over 25 years of experience, and presented by Atlantic Packaging, the leader in innovative sustainable solutions, we dive into what’s working (and what’s not) from cutting-edge materials to circular design strategies that can reduce waste and protect our planet. Each episode blends real data, expert insights, and a dose ...
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Carlton Gover, Connor Johnen, and David Howe are three friends that went to graduate school together and decided to start an archaeology podcast. Join them every week for witty conversation, amazing guests, and a bit of profanity - all in the name of archaeological science. Join them as they investigate the careers of those living a life in ruins.
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Welcome to Sit Down with Sniper, the interview based podcast where we dive deep into the minds of extraordinary individuals. Join your host, Sniper, as he sits down with a diverse array of guests from various fields, including entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and more. In each episode, Sniper engages in candid and insightful conversations, uncovering the stories, struggles, and successes of his guests. From discussing their personal journeys to exploring their areas of expertise, Sit Down ...
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Kennedy Gray high quality fashion and sustainable packaging from A New Earth Project
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22:30https://kennedygray.com/collections/the-graymont-collection Check out the latest from this high quality clothing brand and how they partnered with https://anewearthproject.com/pages/our-story to use sustainable packaging for their products. Thank you https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintillis/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyn-tally/ for this great …
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Goodwill Industries International with Sydney Munoz
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19:44https://www.goodwill.org/ The future is bright with Goodwill Industries International Over 4.4 Billion pounds of goods collected just last year! How can Goodwill help keep even more out of the landfill? Less thank 1% of textiles is recycled and that number could be over 60%! https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your p…
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Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter and the relaunch of this podcast!
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35:28https://www.atlanticpkg.com/ Summary In this episode of Sustainable Packaging, host Cory Connors interviews Wes Carter, president of Atlantic Packaging, discussing the company's legacy, the impact of Horace Carter, and the evolution of sustainable practices in packaging. They explore the birth of A New Earth Project, emphasizing the importance of c…
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Sustainable Packaging Coalition is more than events with Olga Kachook (Director of the SPC)
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26:18https://sustainablepackaging.org/events/ It was so much fun and a true honor to get to interview my friend Olga Kachook As the Director of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition she has a lot on her plate and is doing amazing work. More than just events they are working to solve a lot of sustainability issues and make things even smoother for consumer…
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Why is paper a sustainable material? Metsa Board (Kristen Clark)
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15:01https://www.metsagroup.com/metsaboard/ Is paper more sustainable than other packaging materials? Thank you again [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast pr…
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Sustainable Packaging Summit Utretch Netherlands November 10-12 , 2025
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20:42Join Us this November 10-12 / 2025 https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2025 Save 20% with CORYC20 as your code! A MUST ATTEND EVENT! See you there. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcas…
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Demo Day! International Fresh Produce Assoc. (Vonnie Estes)
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15:33Demo Day for the International Fresh Produce Association new fresh Field Catalyst Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM PT Location: Taylor Building, 150 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, California, USA Learn more about the Fresh Field Catalyst program and this year’s cohort here. https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology…
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Paris Packaging Week (Are you a Future Leader? Or do you have one on your team?) Noura Moussa
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13:51Paris Packaging Week is not just one of the premier packaging events in the world. It's also an opportunity to expand your career and help the younger team members gain recognition and improve their futures. Apply for yourself or nominate a team member that under 30 years old https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/future-leaders-form/ Time is runnin…
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"PACKAGING MATTERS" @ SeeChange'25 and A New Earth Project with Don Meek
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18:25Join us at SeeChange'25 this September in Vermont! https://www.seechangesessions.com/sept-25/ So thankful to be on the team at Atlantic Packaging and A New Earth Project with Don Meek. https://www.atlanticpkg.com/ https://anewearthproject.com/pages/our-story What's the future of sustainable packaging? How can brands get together with Atlantic Packa…
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A totally new way to look at packaging! MEADOW CINO (Nick Paget)
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23:33https://meadow.global/ What if your lotion could deliver to you in an aluminum can? Why are aluminum cans such a sustainable option? Is the future of packaging refill? Chief Innovation Officer Nick Paget from Meadow Global! I first found this innovation online and then met them in Paris to get to actually see how it all works in person. It's an ama…
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Reusable Packaging Innovation KOOR with Jean Francois Roiron
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15:32Why is reusable packaging so important to a more sustainable future? https://koor.life/ Award winning innovation that could replace our single use pouches for things like apple sauce and condiments and more! https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you …
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University of Washington (Ed Draper) Pulp and Paper Foundation
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22:02Reach out to [email protected] to learn more! What does the University Of Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation do? How are they helping the packaging industry be more sustainable? What is the future of paper packaging? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get bac…
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Mexican Mezcal from Rosa Luna Organic ( JC Estrada)
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13:56https://mezcalrosaluna.com/ Made with Agave , Water and lots of love! How is Mezcal made organically? Why are they so unique in their environmentally friendly approach? What can other spirits brands learn from them? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back…
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Reuse Your Boxes with Package Loop from LimeLoop (CTO Chantal Emmanuel)
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15:57https://www.thelimeloop.com/ 165 Billion Corrugated Boxes shipped daily in the USA, what if they could all be reused instead of recycled right away? Do you have a stack of boxes that you would like to sell for reuse? Did you know boxes can be reused several times? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging mo…
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https://eatrotten.com/collections/all-candy A more natural candy option! What if candy could be delicious and more natural? 60% less sugar! Packaging trials and tribulations and more great lessons! https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This…
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Worms Turning Plastic Into Fertilizer (Wriggle Brew) CEO Sam Baker
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18:33https://www.wrigglebrew.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopVAmmjtWDI7xsblPJdkW1vkwd6PfuE-1igD5rnuD0b3IVnLuMZ How can worms turn plastic into a less expensive fertilizer? Sam is the CEO of Wriggle Brew and this episode has some really interesting insights! [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more s…
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NEW 3M Sustainable Innovations with Julianne Strunk
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20:12https://www.3m.com/sustainablepackaging Connect With Julianne Strunk to learn about the latest from 3M in sustainable packaging https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannestrunk/ This podcast is sponsored by 3M https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap…
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https://usplasticspact.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcu-alexander-651a905/ What is the US Plastics Pact? Who should join the US Plastics Pact? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the pod…
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The Packaging Recycling Summit! Kim Overstreet and Matt Reynolds from PMMI
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19:13The event is June 25-27 in Dallas: SAVE $200 with the code CCONNORS I hope to see you there! Here is the link to register: https://www.packagingrecyclingsummit.com/2025/home Why is the Packaging Recycling Summit a must attend? What can be done to make packaging actually recyclable? Who will be speaking there and what will they be focusing on? https…
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Wonderfil CEO Amelia Eichel REFILL IS THE WAY
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22:50https://www.wonderfil.world/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-eichel-92639a16b/ What if we could refill our items perpetually instead of single use packaging? https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/ https://storytracker.solutionsjournalism.org/ https://doughnuteconomics.org/ https://systems-ledleadership.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors…
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This time I get interviewed! Career advice and more with Kimberly Packard
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26:05https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspackard/ This episode is very unique as I'm getting interviewed! Kimberly Packard reached out to me to ask me about my career path and advice to job hunters and I said, let's make it a podcast! How did I get into packaging? What is the best advice I've received? How can you start a new career journey? https://ww…
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Kenya National Waste Pickers President John Chweya
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30:02Donate 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://www.linkedin.com/in/c…
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Chief Sustainability Officer David Murgio (Ranpak)
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26:10https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'…
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Good for people and planet with Pregis (Eva Caspary / Clint Smith)
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29:57https://www.pregis.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pregis/posts/?feedView=all How can packaging help the planet and people? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is …
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Compostable Packaging with Rhodes Yepsen BPI Executive Director
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26:07https://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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Naresh Khanna wisdom from India on Sustainable Packaging
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21:14https://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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Ocean Made Seaweed Pots founder Emily Power
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18:34https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. Thi…
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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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcas…
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twistMist™ Aerosol with no chemical propellants (Dennis Ossipov-Grodsky and Brad Barron)
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24:41https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out …
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Ranpak NEW Sustainable Innovations! (Bryan Boatner)
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25:16https://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
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21:36https://www.specright.com/ What is Specright? How can Specright streamline your operation? How important is it that you attend the Specright SPEC Summit? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and th…
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1 year of plastic! with Fred Richards (The Hive and the Chicago Brand Museum)
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37:03What 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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Dr. Jon Smieja VP Circularity (Trellis Group)
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29:26https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I…
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COO Giovanna Arias / JUJIN New York (Luxury and Sustainable Packaging)
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19:39https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I…
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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://www.linkedin.com/in/c…
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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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast pr…
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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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainab…
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Aora Mexico CEO Nour Tayara (Makeup with Sustainable Packaging)
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22:28https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustaina…
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$5M in Funding From USDA / Clemson for specialty crops exporting (Dr. Andrew Hurley and Dr. James Sternberg)
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24:25URGENT 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
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27:56What is the future of sustainable packaging? How will packaging be recycled? Will reuse take over? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author.…
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Pippa Corry (Philo and Co) Founder and Director
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25:42https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here t…
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The First Paper Bottle In the USA / Harrison Holditch (Distillery 98)
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19:12The 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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast produ…
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Paris Packaging Week Future Leaders! Mariia Baranova / Laurine Friche
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18:30Sign 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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out to…
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Invasive Plants with CEO Sydney Rodman (Green Revival)
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16:31https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent pro…
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From Combat To Compost (Veteran Compost with President Justen Garrity)
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16:54https://www.linkedin.com/in/justengarrity/ https://www.veterancompost.com/ How did Justen go from combat to compost? https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original w…
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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (Trish Pinnella)
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14:41https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishdavispinnella/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. Al…
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Luke and Lucy founder Dave Collins (Brodie Vander Dussen and Cory Connors) Scotch™ Cushion Lock™
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18:26https://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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Big Announcement! KraftPal Corrugated Pallets and Orora Packaging
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29:20Interested 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
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19:27https://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
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20:22https://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://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging mo…
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