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Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Nic Frederick and Laura Thorne

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EPR is Connecting Environmental Professionals through Conversation! Our show is brought to you by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and follows environmental professionals at all levels of their career in a variety of industries to bring you a nuanced and informed discussion on what it’s like to work in the environmental arena. Hear us talk through failures, struggles, and successes of the typical environmental professional. We will also highlight news, updates, ...
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Delivering Digital

IT Works Health

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This podcast from IT Works Health Recruitment, shines a light on the people behind the tech; exploring the challenges, wins and lessons learned across EPR rollouts, infrastructure upgrades, and data transformation. Expect real-world insights from healthcare delivery experts and the recruitment specialists who support them.
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Mitch Ratcliffe interviews activists, authors, entrepreneurs and changemakers working to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, post-carbon society. You have more power to improve the world than you know! Listen in to learn and be inspired to give your best to restoring the climate and regenerating nature.
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Every episode of the Plastic Recycling Podcast features insights from leading experts in the plastics recycling industry. We cover important topics like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), innovative recycling technologies, and the latest legislation affecting recycled plastics, particularly in food and beverage packaging. Stay informed about the ever-changing world of recycling and get involved in driving real change. The podcast is brought by CANEI and hosted by industry leader Alkarim ...
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It's a podcast dedicated to sustainable packaging! Join host Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Specialty Packaging, on his mission to end greenwashing in packaging. It's not going to be easy, but it's going to be worth it. We will discuss how to actually create packaging that is good for the planet and will debate the many angles of eco-friendly and green packaging! We hope that we bring a great deal of education to the world through this podcast, so that more major brands and startups choo ...
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The Environmental Transformation Podcast explores the future of Sustainability, EHS, the Circular Economy, and Environmental Innovation. Host Sean Grady interviews industry leaders and changemakers about emerging technologies, digital transformation, and the trends reshaping the environmental sector. Stay informed, lead the change, and join the ET Nation on every major platform as we dive into the conversations driving real environmental impact.
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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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Mastering Sustainability

Madeline Armstrong, Ray Loflin

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Mastering Sustainability offers mini masterclasses on a myriad of topics that fall under the vast umbrella of Sustainability. Hosted by Okeanos Sustainable Partnerships Manager, Madeline Armstrong, who holds a masters degree in Sustainable Business, and co-host Degredation Innovation Director Ray Loflin, Mastering Sustainability brings together experts and academics to break down topics that many emerging sustainability professionals have yet to master.
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The Packaging Etcetera Podcast is by and large a forum for discussing events and trends in the packaging industry. While packaging is the focus, Etcetera is a reference to an occasional wild card - maybe something serious and career focused, or something scientific or maybe even something fun and playful.
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Contract food packaging specialist sharing co-packing industry insights, food packaging, machinery, and packaging equipment innovations, and interviews with contract manufacturing experts and industry leaders. Econo-Pak is here to help brands fast-track new products and scale their business with our industry-leading contract packaging service and experience. Visit www.econo-pak.com to learn more.
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Want to keep up with the digital revolution in healthcare? Tune into Health Tech News You Can Use. Every episode unpacks the latest tech hurdles and human elements that define successful health tech. Though our focus is on the UK, the lessons resonate globally. Don’t miss out—subscribe now to get the tools and insights you need to stay up-to-date in the world of digital health!”
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In the first episode Digital Health Unplugged episode of the year, Beverley Bryant, chief digital officer (CDO) across three trusts in Dorset, reflects on her involvement in a national rapid review of electronic patient record (EPR) programmes across acute NHS trusts. Bryant, who is CDO at University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset County Hospital and Dor…
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Heidi Pan, Founder of the 1.5 Degrees Podcast about Starting a Podcast at 16, Career Advice for Gen Z, and Junk Journ…
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Alexandra Savino explains why new data showing recycled plastics contain more hazardous substances than virgin materials is driving Extended Producer Responsibility reforms that link compliance to chemical performance. Key Highlights EPR now includes chemical safety, increasing scrutiny on contaminants like metals, PFAS and PAHs in post-consumer re…
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Read a transcript of this episode. Subscribe to receive transcripts. What we call waste is really just misallocated feedstock—raw materials waiting to be cycled back into the next generation of products and packaging. According to research by the World Economic Forum and United Nations Development Programme, the circular economy could unlock $4.5 t…
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In this episode, Cory talks with James Merrill, founder of Stoked Plastics and Opolis Optics, about transforming ocean‑bound and landfill‑bound plastic into high‑performance sunglasses and goggles. James shares how his experience working in vulnerable communities overseas led him to create a patented recycled‑plastic technology that boosts recycled…
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Cautiously Optimistic Despite Near-Term Headwinds U.S. chemical sector shows resilience with long-term growth potential amid trade uncertainties and uneven recovery. Martha Gilchrist Moore, chief economist for the American Chemistry Council, offers her predictions for the coming year. Editor-in-Chief Traci Purdum reads the column. You can read the …
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After 3 years of work, my new book Sustainable Packaging Revolution hit #1 New Release on Amazon in Environmental Economics and Green Business! In this episode, I'm sharing why I wrote it, what's inside, and where the podcast is headed in 2026. Get The Book: SustainablePackagingBook.com Let's connect on LinkedIn!…
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The People of Packaging: How Wims! is Changing the Game In this episode of The People of Packaging, host Adam Peek sits down with Lauren Miller, co-founder of Wims!, to discuss their innovative approach to beverage packaging and the cannabis industry. Lauren shares the fascinating story of Wims!, from its family roots in North Carolina to its uniqu…
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TerraCycle CEO and co-founder Tom Szaky returns to the Environmental Transformation Podcast with host Sean Grady for an update on what has changed since his last appearance in episode 20 in 2020. Szaky breaks down why most items are “not recyclable” because of economics, not technology, and why reuse is TerraCycle’s biggest investment through the L…
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In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes his longtime friend and sustainability leader Robert Little to discuss Google’s sustainability mission—particularly its global work in circularity, recycling accessibility, packaging innovation, and the role of AI in modern waste systems. Robert shares his nonlinear career path, the principles that shaped his …
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new holiday minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week. Thank you so much f…
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Read a transcript of this interview. Amazingly, the same Congressional bill that gutted residential clean energy tax credits also led to a major breakthrough in financing home geothermal systems. Dan Yates, CEO of Dandelion Energy, explains how the Big, Beautiful Bill introduced changes that, for the first time, allow third-party leasing of residen…
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In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Dave Ford, founder and partner of Circle by OPLN, to discuss how neutral convening is transforming collaboration around the plastic crisis. Dave shares the origin of the Circle Program, the launch of the Legislator Guide for Circular Policy, and how bringing policymakers, industry, and NGOs together has shaped…
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week. Thank you so much for liste…
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🍪 Episode Highlights: From Dorm Room to the “Diner-Retro” Shelf Sabrina Clebnik isn’t just baking brownies; she’s re-engineering the entire consumer experience in the cannabis space. In this episode, we dive into how she turned a college pivot into Clebby’s, a brand that’s solving the two biggest headaches in edibles: predictability and shelf-life.…
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Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFaWMzH6zynvDM8zu8YPSeQ/join 🎧USE HEADPHONES FOR BETTER EXPERIENCE 🎧Chena Mukh Achena Mukhosh | ADA 4.0 | Dr. Samya Mandal | Bengali Love Story | Storyholics OriginalsAn Original Bengali Audio Love Story Series of STORYHOLICS🎇Storyমূল কাহিনী: অনেক দিনের অচেনা (সিরিজ)কাহিনীকার…
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Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFaWMzH6zynvDM8zu8YPSeQ/join 🎧USE HEADPHONES FOR BETTER EXPERIENCE 🎧Chena Mukh Achena Mukhosh | ADA 4.0 | Dr. Samya Mandal | Bengali Love Story | Storyholics OriginalsAn Original Bengali Audio Love Story Series of STORYHOLICS🎇Storyমূল কাহিনী: অনেক দিনের অচেনা (সিরিজ)কাহিনীকার…
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Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. The ocean provides half the oxygen we breathe, absorbs 30% of our carbon emissions, and helps control the planet's climate. By 2030, it's expected to support a $3.2 trillion Blue Economy. Yet 70% of proven ocean solutions, such as coastal resilience, coral restoration, and mar…
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In this episode of Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors, Cory sits down with Mikey Pasciuto to explore SCRAPP’s evolution from a recycling app to a comprehensive zero-waste platform. Mikey shares insights on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), operational waste costs, and why businesses should design for efficiency rather than just policy. T…
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Teresa Martinez, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition about Leadership Rooted …
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This episode of Distilled features the final 2025 Vaaler Award winner: Flowserve's INNOMAG TB-MAG Dual Drive. This sealless pump technology provides secondary containment through the pump itself rather than the motor, unlike canned motor pumps. The system prevents catastrophic leaks of toxic and corrosive fluids while handling up to 30% solids. Nic…
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Hey everybody! Welcome back to another rad-tastic episode of the People of Packaging podcast. Today, I’m sitting down with Jamie Lo, the co-founder and CEO of Laibl. We’re diving deep into the massive “chasm” that exists between legacy packaging manufacturers and the modern brands who need them. If you’ve ever felt like procurement is a slow-moving…
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In this episode of Delivering Digital, we’re joined by laboratory operations expert Gary Creed to explore what makes a LIMS implementation successful. Drawing on real-world experience, Gary discusses the importance of planning, stakeholder engagement and aligning technology with clinical needs, alongside practical advice for navigating change and d…
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Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. For 15 years, the Dallas-based climate conference the EarthX conference has created space where fossil fuel executives and environmental activists, Republican appropriations chairs and Democratic climate hawks, find common ground. The organization targets three core stakeholde…
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Guest: Jennifer Patrick, Global Packaging and Branding Director at Patagonia Summary: Jennifer shares her journey from photography, creative direction, and print production to leading global packaging and branding at Patagonia, an iconic brand known for sustainability. She discusses how sustainability influences every decision, innovative packaging…
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome, Associate Professor in the Environmental Justice Specialization at the University of Michi…
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Yokogawa's Vaaler Award-winning reinforcement learning algorithm reduces implementation time, balances plant objectives and achieves rapid learning in trials. Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming, or FKDPP, a reinforcement learning AI developed by Yokogawa and the NARA Institute of Science and Technology and applied by Yokogawa to process in…
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Before we get to the show notes, please go pick up a copy of my new book, Sales Exegesis, available on paperback and Kindle TODAY! 🤖 AI, “Augmented Intuition,” and the Future of Packaging w/ Xavier Joseph Hello everybody! Welcome to another episode of the People of Packaging Podcast, coming to you live from the Label Kingdom! 🦆👑 Today, we are doing…
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On the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady talks with Charlie Sellars, author of “What We Can Do, a Climate Optimist Guide to Sustainable Living” and a director of sustainability at Microsoft. Topics include: • Why “crisis language” can burn people out, and how Sellars frames “pragmatic” climate optimism. (“crisis language kind of…
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Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. The raw material for a $2 trillion circular economy is already flowing through recycling facilities. But how do we capture and use it? Rebecca Hu-Thrams, co-founder and CEO of Glacier, is deploying AI-powered robotic sorters at material recovery facilities (MRFs) across the co…
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Summary: In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Senator Heidi Campbell to discuss her journey from music to politics, her passion for environmental issues, and her groundbreaking work on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Tennessee. Senator Campbell shares insights into the “Waste to Jobs” initiative, the challenges of implementing EPR in a …
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What’s up, everybody! Today is a huge day, December 5, 2025. I’m recording and releasing this on the exact same day because I just couldn’t wait to share the news: my new book, Sales Exegesis: A Pastor’s Journey into Packaging Sales, is officially out! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how this book actually came to be. I’m a verbal …
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Carissa Cabrera, Founder of Futureswell an ocean conservation consultancy scaling solutions for planet ocean about Me…
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Vaaler Award winning technology allows operators to forgo traditional insulation systems and all the associated labor, materials, inspection, and maintenance expenses in favor of a spray-applied coating that retains process heat, protects personnel, and eliminates corrosion under insulation. Editor-in-Chief Traci Purdum chats with Neil Wilds, globa…
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On this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady speaks with Enviro Apps co founder Amit Bhargava live at the EHS Hazmat Summit. Bhargava explains how his platform streamlines digital hazardous waste and dangerous goods documentation, improves emergency response times, reduces administrative burden, and helps shippers an…
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In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we're turning to an expert of our own. Estefania Xuclà, Government Affairs Director at Okeanos®, breaks down the rapidly evolving world of EPR and PCR legislation, the ongoing challenges of securing high-quality recyclate, and why upstream material reduction is becoming essential for brands worldwide. Sh…
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Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode.Americans dispose of approximately 1.3 billion gallons of used motor oil annually, but only about 800 million gallons get recycled, and most of that is burned as fuel rather than re-refined into new oil. The plastic packaging oil comes in is more problematic: most curbside prog…
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In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Trei Johnson to discuss the future of plastic packaging and the challenges of recycling flexible materials. Trei shares his path from studying sustainability at Cornell to impactful roles at Unilever and Mars Wrigley before joining Accredo Packaging to lead its sustainability strategy. He highlights Accredo’s …
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We are dropping a minisode today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode this week. Thank you so much for listening! Help us …
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Welcome back to the mic, Adam Peek here! That was a fantastic chat with Clara and Benoît from Lactips. They’re doing some seriously innovative stuff over in France, tackling the microplastics problem head-on with a bio-based, water-soluble, and fully biodegradable material made from milk protein. If you’re in the packaging space, this is the kind o…
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Read along with our transcript. What if the solution to winter's infrastructure corrosion and environmentally benign home sidewalk de-icing was an invasive starfish being thrown back into Korea's coastal waters? Hando Choi, president of Star's Tech, joins the conversation to explain how one region's invasive species problem can become another's env…
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In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Cody Loewen from Hills Pet Nutrition to discuss how innovative packaging solutions are driving both sustainability and cost savings. Cody shares his unconventional journey into packaging, the impact of data-driven optimization projects, and how supplier collaboration and new materials are helping Hills Pet Nut…
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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Ushma Pandya, co-founder and partner at Think Zero about Zero Waste, Sustainability Job Types, and Trash Walkers. Rea…
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Deloitte forecasts 0.2% production decline as industry faces "confused sea state," German sentiment plummets, and environmental groups challenge Trump's chemical plant exemptions. Welcome to Distilled News, where Jonathan Katz, executive editor of Chemical Processing, looks back at the top stories each month on Chemicalprocessing.com.…
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🎙️ About the Episode In this must-listen episode, The Label King, Adam Peek, welcomes Tom Stone, Senior Packaging Development Controller at Bakkavor, one of the world’s largest fresh prepared food manufacturers. The conversation pivots from the emotional narrative of sustainability to the objective data required for real-world change. Tom shares in…
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Alan McKim, founder of Clean Harbors, joins the Environmental Transformation Podcast to discuss how he grew the company from a four-person startup in 1980 into one of North America's largest environmental and industrial services providers. McKim reflects on early emergency response work, major acquisitions including Safety Kleen, going public durin…
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In the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged, Paul Jones, chief digital information officer (CDIO) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, delves into the details of the 10 year health plan. In conversation with Jordan Sollof, podcast host, Jones discusses the digital ambitions in the government's 10 year plan and why they should not be treated…
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Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode. What if the solution to the retail industry's $890 billion returns crisis wasn't better logistics, but better logic? Disney Petit, founder and CEO of Liquidonate, is proving that the most sustainable return skips the trip back to a warehouse and goes directly to a community in…
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