Industry Experts discuss all the new materials and ways that packaging can be more sustainable and how we can do our parts to help recycle and reuse. Sustainable Packaging is and will continue to affect us all in our daily lives. We have lots of fun and get down to the real data of what's working to help our planet!
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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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PACK EXPO International (VP Tom Egan)
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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 Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024%20Influencers&utm_sourc…
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Hope you had an amazing September everybody! Work on having your actions and words line up. Don't be too hard on yourself, but do a little bit better starting today. These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if yo…
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Jonathan Cage (US Plastics Pact Winner) Impact Plastics
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Winners of the https://usplasticspact.org/ 2024 award (1 of 4) What is the US Plastics Pact and why is it so valuable to our circular economy? How can we make items more recyclable? How are they replacing polystyrene with a more recyclable material? https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cage-8885956/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions h…
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Sustainable Packaging Summit Co Located with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition in Amsterdam for the 1st Time!
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SAVE 20% using Code CORYC20 https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292?utm_medium=banner&utm_source=pe&utm_campaign=promo Register for the SPC Event 11th of November https://spcengage.com/series/spc-engage-2024-Overview/landing_page Thank you Olga Kachook and Tom Pollok and Tim Sykes for this great episode where we discuss the first time ever c…
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NEW PACR material from 3M / Cassie Navara and Bryan Hartenberg
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Check out this new sustainable material here! https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/v101684130/ Connect with a 3M Packaging Specialist to learn more about how 3M can reduce costs and improve efficiency in your business! https://engage.3m.com/packagingsolutions What is PACR and how can it replace your foam and bubble Did you know this material is curbside…
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Paris Packaging Week Future Leader (Clemence Droit)
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https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/2023/12/10/the-future-requires-compromises-clemence-droit-qualipac/ How can you apply to be a future leader? https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/future-leaders/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/droit-cl%C3%A9mence/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specrig…
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First Time Ever Co Host Brodie Vander Dussen
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodievanderdussen/ First show ever with a co host! This is the introduction to my long time friend and co worker Brodie Vander Dussen. What does Gen Z think about sustainable packaging? How has social media transformed the need for more sustainable packaging? What can we do to be more sustainable as consumers? Check out…
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380 Million Reusable Crates / Inigo Canalejo (IFCO) US Plastics Pact Winner
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https://usplasticspact.org/ https://www.ifco.com/ How has IFCO implemented over 380 million reusable crates? How do they get 2.2 Billion uses out of them each year? Why is the US Plastics Pact to important? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024%20Influencers&utm…
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Rice-Based Packaging That Is Compostable AND Recyclable? Yes, it exists.
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Our friend TIPA Packaging is back at it again! https://spnews.com/api/amp/rice-waste/ Did you see Mike's interview with TIPA's CEO? You can watch it on YouTube! Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael on LinkedI…
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37 Million Pounds of Plastic 4Ocean is cleaning our oceans CEO Alex Schulze
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https://www.4ocean.com/pages/partner-home-page How is selling bracelets helping clean our oceans? Did you know they have removed 37 million pounds of plastic? What can you do to help? https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-schulze-a62419145/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_ca…
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Sustainable Packaging for Live Events (w/ Raegan Kelly of Better For All)
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Better for All has created a better mousetrap when it comes to sustainable packaging for live events! Their focus started broad, but zeroed into a real problem and they have a fascinating solution. Learn more and get inspired in today's show! Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Micha…
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US Plastics Pact Winner (Life Made Products) Josh Russo & Scott Dyvig
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https://usplasticspact.org/ What if we could replace Styrofoam with a compostable option? How did winning the US Plastics Pact help Bioffex? What's the future for cold chain packaging? https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdyvig/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarusso/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/…
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Brand Spotlight: Half Shell Vodka
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Let's feature a new brand that is using sustainable packaging! Half Shell Vodka is taking the world by storm ... hear their story on this in-depth interview with CEO Harrison Holditch! Be sure to check them out on Packaged Sustainable! Find products in plastic-free or other sustainable packaging on Packaged Sustainable! Vote with your dollars today…
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Ready to try? https://trayak.com/ Join Prashant for live workshops at these two amazing events! https://sustainablepackaging.org/events/ https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292?utm_medium=website&utm_source=pe&utm_campaign=navbar I look forward to meeting you at these events! Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapacka…
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Hope you had an amazing August everybody! Get in the game and stop being a perfectionist! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packag…
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How Did EPR start? CEO and Founder Scott Cassel (Product Stewardship Institute)
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What is the origin of Extended Producer Responsibility? How does the PSI help companies like yours? What can you do to prepare for EPR? https://productstewardship.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-cassel-663a673/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for Trayak https://ecoimpact.trayak.c…
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How The Recycled Materials Assoc. is helping companies recycle more (Natalie Messer Betts)
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https://www.fiberrrt.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-betts-b2296831/ How can companies recycle more? What do we need to do to design for recycling? Is compostable packaging worth the effort? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024%20Influencers&utm_source…
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How2Recycle Announcements and Event! Paul Nowak and Brandi Parker
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https://how2recyclesummit.com/series/how2recycle-summit-2024-Home/landing_page Join us October 2-3 in Chicago for this amazing event! What is the first every how2recycle event all about? What will they be announcing? Did you know you will be among the first to see the updated label and get to interact with the team that was part of the design? Join…
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Are you Ready for EPR? Adrian Vannahme (Reclay StewardEdge)
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https://reclay-group.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardedge/?originalSubdomain=ca Are You ready for Extended Producer Responsibility? Do you know the PPWR is affecting all of Europe? Is your Data ready? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for Trayak https://ecoimpact.trayak.com/…
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Are you a future leader? Paris Packaging Week (Karen Abarian and Lucie Le Flanchec)
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Are you a future leader or do you know on who deserves this title? apply here: https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/future-leaders-form/? Deadline is the 30th of August 2024! Paris Packaging Week is one of the top shows for packaging and I highly recommend attending. Hope to see you there! Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://or…
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Is compostable packaging actually safe for humans?
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This one is going to be controversial, but I want to ask the question whether or not all compostable packaging is safe. I want to get people thinking about some potential ramifications of their decisions before it's too late! Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable …
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Metsa Board Sustainability Manager Nate Pajka
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https://www.metsagroup.com/metsaboard/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-pajka/ How is Metsa Board more sustainable than other materials? Why is the material selection so important to the sustainability of your packaging? What are they doing to improve even further? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.co…
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Save $200 today on the Packaging Recycling Summit / Kim Overstreet and Matt Reynolds from PMMI
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https://www.packagingrecyclingsummit.com/ Cory200 will save you $200! This event is September 16-18 in Anaheim CA. https://www.packworld.com/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024%20Influencers&utm_source=cory%20connors&utm_content=home%20page https://www.linked…
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Hope you had an amazing July everybody! Be the example that others will follow. These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsle…
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How To Talk To Gen Z about Sustainability! Valerie Hawks (Interact Brands)
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https://interactbrands.com/ So exciting to speak with Valerie Hawks about branding and how to speak about sustainable messaging with this next generation. Val@interactbrands.com How are you talking about your sustainable journey? Does your customer understand how you're working to improve? what does the future generation care about? Check out our s…
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Sonoco (Skye Oudemans) Pringles PKG and more!
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonoco/ https://www.londonpackagingweek.com/ How did Sonoco and team make the Pringles packaging curbside recyclable? Why do we need to look for alternatives to EPS? Will you be at London Packaging Week? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_c…
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Summer School with Cory Connors / The Packaging School with Drew Felty and Dr. Julie Rice
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Sign Up for this cohort today! https://learn.packagingschool.com/enroll/3051319?price_id=3916122 How can you further your career in sustainable packaging? What's a great way to network and meet other pros? What's a smart way to keep up on the latest? https://packagingschool.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfelty/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jul…
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How Do We Navigate EPR? Lorax COO Michelle Carvell
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Connect with Lorax EPI here: https://www.loraxcompliance.com/ Follow Lorax on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorax-compliance-ltd/ How do we make sure we are in compliance with EPR laws and more? What can we do to prepare for future laws? Can we get our data organized to make this a more streamlined process? Getting to interview Michell…
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Paris Packaging Week Future Innovator Anna Withey
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https://annajaynedesign.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annajaynewithey/ What is the future of sustainable design? How has Paris Packaging week celebrated and encouraged new innovation in packaging? https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parispackagingweek/ Sign up here: https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Sol…
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Coke's packaging: Is it sustainable packaging? Let's decide!
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Does Coca-Cola have sustainable packaging? Many people disagree on the answer, so I want to debate both sides of the argument. I hope this is an educational show for you! Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael …
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President Lindy Hughson (International Packaging Press Organization)
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/ippo-international-packaging-press-organisation/mycompany/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindyhughson/ Did you know the IPPO (International Packaging Press Organization) could help you promote and even present at your packaging event? ippo.president@gmail.com Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://oro…
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Hope you had an amazing June everybody! Let's think about the legacy you want to have on this planet. These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustai…
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A new Book! Materials & Sustainability by Julia Freer Goldstein and Paul Foulkes - Arellano
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Buy The Book Here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/materials-and-sustainability-building-a-circular-future-julia-l-f-goldstein/20715755?ean=9781032529325 Learn about how materials work and how they can actually be more sustainable and circular! It was an absolute pleasure to interview my friends Julia and Paul again about their brand new book! https:/…
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Packaging Journalist Dominique Huret (A true Pioneer in the industry)
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https://www.capedecision.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquehuret/ dominique@capedecision.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/ippo-international-packaging-press-organisation/mycompany/ Network is key in the world of packaging, thank you IPPO https://www.linkedin.com/company/ippo-international-packaging-press-organisation/mycompany/ How can j…
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Nestle' (Jodie Roussell) Global Public Affairs Lead Packaging and Sustainability
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https://www.nestle.com/ It was an honor to interview Jodie Roussell from Nestle' and to be honest it was one of the best episodes I've done so far. Be sure to check this one out. What are the 5 R's that Nestle' focuses on? How did they replace 4.5 Billion plastic straws with recyclable paper straws? Did you know they implemented reusable packaging …
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Let's feature a new brand that is using sustainable packaging! Buy products from Born To Be Free! Check them out on Packaged Sustainably: https://www.packagedsustainably.com/sp/born-to-be-free-sun-armor Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on…
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CEO Willemijn Peeters / Searious Business
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https://www.seariousbusiness.com/ Mind Shifting Solutions for a circular plastic use Interviewing Willemijn was amazing. She will be speaking at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam this November. Get Tickets Here: https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024 https://www.linkedin.com/in/willemijnpeeters/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Sol…
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$100MM Opportunity with USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor
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Apply For These Grants Here: https://fas.usda.gov/programs/assisting-specialty-crop-exports-asce-initiative ASCEadmin@usda.gov Thank you again to the amazing Alexis Taylor and team at the USDA including Andrew Stephens for making this happen! The projects will target such cross-cutting issues as: Addressing the implications of new and forthcoming r…
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Hope you had an amazing May everybody! Understanding the power of the unconscious mind! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packagin…
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Scrapp Recycling CSO Mikey Pasciuto
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https://www.scrapprecycling.com/ Like QuickBooks for your waste Did you know there are 28,135 recycling schemes in N. America? Register for your free trial today! mikey@scrapprecycling.com Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for Trayak https://ecoimpact.trayak.com/trial-registration https:…
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Made For Recycling (Julian Thielen) Germany
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https://www.interseroh.plus/en/packaging-optimisation/made-for-recycling-interseroh/#:~:text='Made%20for%20Recycling'%20is%20a,the%20type%20of%20disposal%20needed. How is Interseroh helping customers make their packaging easier to recycle? Why is mono material so important? Connect with Julian Thielen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlnthln/ https://w…
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How Regulations Can Drive "Un-Sustainable" Packaging
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Kudos to the state of Maine for adjusting their cannabis edible laws to drive more sustainable behavior! https://mjbizdaily.com/maine-rolling-out-new-marijuana-retail-packaging-regulations/ Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Co…
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WWF VP Erin Simon (World Wildlife Fund)
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How does World Wildlife Fund affect positive change in sustainable packaging? Did you know the WWF is working hard with their over 5,000,000 members to improve our planet? https://www.worldwildlife.org/ World Wildlife Fund: Twitter @World_Wildlife LinkedIn – World Wildlife Fund Erin Simon: Twitter: @SustainableErin LinkedIn: Erin Simon Check out ou…
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London Packaging Week Awards! Christelle Anya & Saul Johnstone & Cain Hayward Hughes
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Register to Attend: https://www.londonpackagingweek.com/ Register to WIN! https://lpw-innovation-awards.cfp.lineup.ninja/respond/9f3a09da-66d6-41c0-945f-377d64aff81a/cfp/c0466ebf-ce60-4068-a5af-248324e79aca Why is London Packaging Week such an important show? How do I enter to win an award at the event for my packaging? Why is sustainable packaging…
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IOPP President Jane Chase / Ameristar Awards!
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Enter the Awards here: https://www.iopp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 And be sure to apply for membership at IOPP How can you network and grow your potential in packaging? who can you reach out to for that new opportunity? Why are Ameristar Awards so prestigious? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com…
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Taco Bell and TerraCycle Expand Partnership
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Are you familiar with TerraCycle? Learn more about their program in today's show. https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/taco-bell-and-terracycle-make-recycling-saucier Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael o…
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Saint-Gobain (Matt Fitzpatrick) and Specright
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How is this 350 year old company on the cutting edge of specification management? What are they using Specright for and is it improving their system? https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-f-8ba80081/ https://www.saint-gobain.com/en https://specright.com/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for …
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Will Rescheduling Cannabis Lead To More Sustainable Packaging Opportunities?
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Breaking news in of the cannabis industry! https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8 It is making me think about whether this means more opportunities for reusable packaging or compostable packaging. What do you think? Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs mor…
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PKG Europe and SPC unite! Tim Sykes and Olga Kachook
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Buy Your Tickets for The Sustainable Packaging Summit: https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292 Buy Your Tickets for SPC Amsterdam: https://spcengage.com/series/spc-engage-2024-Overview/landing_page How can we all get together and learn from each other about the future of sustainable packaging? Did you know Packaging Europe and the SPC will c…
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Hope you had an amazing April everybody! Your time is now! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Con…
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