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    Season 1, Episode 7

    en-usSeptember 06, 2020
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    About this Episode

    In this episode, I introduce the 5 ideologies of sustainable packaging. Sustainable packaging is sometimes a vague term. Clients call us asking for green packaging, but often are not sure what that actually means. I am going to try to bring some clarity and a framework to think about all things related to packaging that is actually good for the planet.

    Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!

    Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!

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    LINKS::

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    https://sustainablepackaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-GreenBlue-FTC-Green-Guides-Comments.pdf

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