Sustainable Packaging Show Podcast

Here are the 3 P's of sustainable packaging!

These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

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Plastics, which are the enemy of many sustainability circles, are not fully understood.

Do plastics have a place in our society or should they just be banned?

This is an eye.opening conversation with Steve Koenig of Husky Technologies.

Agree or not, give this show a listen and you will come out with a better understanding of plastics and sustainability in general.

This show is all about getting different viewpoints.

Enjoy!

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Let's continue to figure out which packaging is actually sustainable in 2024!

These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

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How will you be remembered as it relates to sustainability? Will you look back and say you gave it your best?

These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:
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Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:

Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 

Paper or Plastic: Which is actually more sustainable?

In today’s show, Mike digs in deeper to the question “What is actually sustainable?” by asking a straightforward question: Do you want the red pill or the blue pill?

Case study comparing various types of retail shopping bags:

https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=cudp_environment/

Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm!

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Be careful who you listen to, because it's not too late! There is a golden window of opportunity opening for the next ten years.

These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

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In today's episode, our guest is the highly respected CEO of TIPA Compostable Packaging, Daphna Nissenbaum!

She has a great perspective on the benefits of compostable films. This is a truly educational piece of sustainable packaging content that will benefit everyone who listens!

Whether you are a fan of compostable packaging or not, you cannot deny that Daphna has a lot of valuable perspectives that will help you better understand the most important question: What is actually sustainable?

Hope you all enjoy!

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Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 

This month, I am introducing a new series on the podcast called Motivational Minute. We can have all the knowledge in the world about sustainable packaging, but without action, it does us no good. 

These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

Is moving away from plastic always the right move, even if it leads to more food waste?

Welcome to The State of Sustainable Packaging for August 2023! 

In today’s show, we will cover:

1. (Hopefully) Thought Provoking Question Of The Day
2. Sustainability Score for August 2023: Overall, are brands “checking the box” or are they fully committed? 
3. Headlines and Education
4. My Take On Question Of The Day

Our goal is to help you better understand the world of sustainable packaging, so you can make the best possible decisions for your brand.

Today’s question of the day is quite complicated and to answer it properly would be a case-by-case decision after investigating the specifics of the situation. The point to illustrate is that we should look deeper than being 100% anti-plastic in every scenario, as scenarios probably exist where there may not be a better option when all factors are considered.

LINKS::

https://spnews.com/parkside-new-forest-fruit/

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

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Thanks for listening to The Sustainable Packaging Show Podcast! If you find this episode useful, please share with your colleagues and give us a 5-star rating.

In today's show, I cover a new study that show consumers will choose products in sustainable packaging, a new program by Uber eats to cut down on their single use plastics, and some general commentary on the state of sustainable packaging!

Don't miss today's info packed show! 

Articles:
1. https://www.beautypackaging.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2023-04-24/consumers-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-products-in-sustainable-packaging/
2. https://www.fastcompany.com/90887287/uber-eats-deliverzero-sustainable-packaging-new-york
3. https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/04/21/Tetra-Pak-report-shows-there-s-a-long-way-to-go-for-sustainable-packaging#

Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm! 

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Very short episode today talking about the next steps for the podcast, as well as welcoming guests to reach out who want to be on the show!

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When shopping at Costco, I saw two almost identical packages merchandising two near identical products. The difference: One required plastic and the other did not.

What was the difference? A brilliant packaging engineer! I hope this episode inspires you to think about sustainable packaging engineering as a way to go more green! 

Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm! 

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If your state or country bans plastic retail bags, because they are a single use plastic, there are some great options that are great for the planet and also great for building your brand. Sometimes, the only thing with your name on it that leaves your store is the retail bag or in the cannabis industry, we sometimes call it an exit bag or exit package. Learn some great options to build your brand in today's show!

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Let's look at how Amazon thinks about sustainable packaging. Maybe there is something we can all learn from the king of e-commerce when it comes to environmentally friendly packaging practices.

Frustration Free Packaging video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgw3EmszzLY

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A lot of attention is currently focused on New York and Vermont for their emphasis on sustainable packaging in their regs.

Both states, though eco-friendly packaging is a priority, are taking different approaches. Who did it better? I will give my thoughts on today's show!

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It's time for another State of Sustainable Packaging! Tune in to hear the latest news in the sustainable packaging movement from March 2023.

Enjoy!

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Here are some more outside the box material options, like algae ink and cork paper. But are they actually sustainable? Let's discuss in today's show!

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There are many types of boards that are sustainable. In this episode, we talk about tree paper, mushroom trays, hemp paper, bamboo paper, boxed water, and more!

Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm! 

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Glass and tin are both seen as very sustainable materials. True, but let’s take a deeper look and give you a little more information and context so you can make the best possible choice with your sustainable packaging! 

Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm! 

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There is so much misinformation around sustainable plastics that I felt almost obligated to share what I've learned. I hope this serves you well!

This is Part 1 and I'll be posting future episodes talking about tin, glass, and paper options. 

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