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    Unboxing Your Packaging

    Have you ever wondered where your packaging ends its life? What kind of impacts does it make along its journey? This show invites two types of people to share their experiences and key takeaways. On one hand, inspiring businesses who already made a chunk about outstanding packaging. On the other hand, experts around the world in multiple areas shaping your choices. I am Colienne Regout from Look4Loops, and I believe that businesses have the power to ease the change we need and rally users and politics behind the cause. Now, Let’s discover together how your packaging could better care for your purpose, your people, our planet, and your profit!
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    Episodes (54)

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 7] The Moebius Logo

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 7] The Moebius Logo

    INTRODUCTION

    You've likely encountered a Möbius loop logo on the back of packaging. But do you know what it signifies in terms of recycling and material information?

    This logo is the focus of our 54th episode, closely connected to the two preceding episodes. Together, they form a trio of audio clips under the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series, for which Anne-Laure has graciously joined us multiple times on the podcast. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:

    • its meaning,
    • its application,
    • its grey areas,
    • and its pros and cons.

    Remember to also listen to episode 52 about the Green Dot (Point Vert) and episode 53 about the Triman logo!

    HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

    WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?

    ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE

    As an entrepreneur committed to  ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013  and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.

    On both sides of the Atlantic, the two  agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics  manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include  their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce  waste and ecological impacts.

    Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec  culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of  multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by  creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries.  Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to  innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.

    Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in  2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in  change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon  footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure  des Arts & Métiers in 2020.

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 6] The Triman Logo

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 6] The Triman Logo

    INTRODUCTION

    What could possibly mean this logo featuring a little figure and arrows going against the clock's hands? What does it conjure up for you? Do we really need more pictos around information about sorting? What if I told you that it is actually mandatory, for now? 

    Anne-Laure is back on the airwaves of this podcast to delve into the enigma of the 'Triman' logo in this 6th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:

    • its meaning,
    • its application,
    • its grey areas,
    • and its pros and cons.

    Follow us: After the Green Dot (Point Vert) in the previous episode, Anne-Laure will be back for the next one to dive into the Moebius logo!

    HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

    WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?

    ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE

    As an entrepreneur committed to  ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013  and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.

    On both sides of the Atlantic, the two  agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics  manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include  their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce  waste and ecological impacts.

    Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec  culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of  multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by  creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries.  Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to  innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.

    Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in  2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in  change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon  footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure  des Arts & Métiers in 2020.

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 5] The Green Dot [Point Vert]

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 5] The Green Dot [Point Vert]

    INTRODUCTION

    Have you ever been skeptical about a green logo? This one won't help you much; it's a gem in its own right!

    Luckily, we have Anne-Laure to clear things up, in just a few minutes, what you need to remember about it! Little hints: it has something to do with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, formerly PPWD, for Directive).

    The “Green Dot” is the 5th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. This episode is very short and incisive. However, like the others, it unravels the mysteries behind one of the logos you find on the packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:

    • its meaning,
    • its application,
    • its grey areas,
    • and its pros and cons.

    Spoiler alert: Anne-Laure will be back for the next two episodes, where we'll dive into the Triman logo and the Möbius logo, one after the other!

    HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

    • The European Directive 94/62/EC: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2022)734698
    • EPR organisms mentioned:
      • in France, there are 2 organisms: Leko and Citeo.
      • in Quebec, you have Éco Entreprises Québec and, in the rest of Canada, you will find Multi-Material Stewardship Western or Circular Materials.

    WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?

    ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE

    As an entrepreneur committed to  ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013  and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.

    On both sides of the Atlantic, the two  agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics  manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include  their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce  waste and ecological impacts.

    Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec  culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of  multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by  creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries.  Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to  innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.

    Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in  2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in  change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon  footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure  des Arts & Métiers in 2020.

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 4] Reuse logo for bottles and more

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 4] Reuse logo for bottles and more

    INTRODUCTION

    Have you ever wondered how to determine if a bottle is truly reusable? And if it is, what steps need to be taken both upstream and downstream to transform this concept into a practical reality? The significance of a Reuse logo extends beyond just the consumer – it holds relevance for producers, stores, collectors, and washing companies alike. Join us in exploring the reasons behind the necessity of a Reuse logo.

    The “Reuse logo for bottles and more” is the 4th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. Like the others, it unravels the mysteries behind one of the logos you find on the packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:

    • its meaning,
    • its application,
    • its grey areas,
    • and its pros and cons.

    Spoiler alert: this one is still a young logo and fairly positive!

    HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

    WHERE TO FIND CECILE FORGUE?

    ABOUT Cécile Forgue from ALPES CONSIGNE

    With her academic background as an engineer and her personal goal to reduce packaging waste, Cécile Forgue decided in 2019 to work on developing a reuse system, convinced that glass packaging can have a much better impact on the environment than currently with the recycling system they have in France. Therefore she joined a citizen movement around this topic and co-founded ALPES CONSIGNE in 2020. She is now really glad to see the reuse system grow and to notice that even eco-organisms seem to get into working order to make reuse a reality and the norms for the upcoming years. Packaging reuse has become a reality in the past few years in France and has beautiful days forward.

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    From single-use to reuse: Shaping the era of refillable packaging, starting with personal care products

    From single-use to reuse: Shaping the era of refillable packaging, starting with personal care products

    INTRODUCTION

    Imagine if competitive brands collectively adopted multi-use and standardized packaging.

    Imagine products exclusively housed in reusable packaging displayed on every retailer's shelf.

    Now, envision a seamless system where customers can return these refillable containers, ensuring their circulation for many years to come!

    Well, this is already happening with pioneers like Jo-Anne Chidley, the co-founder of Beauty Kitchen, a sustainable, natural personal care brand, and Reposit, a packaging-as-a-service platform. 

    She shares a wealth of advice drawn from her experience in this episode! Get ready to learn about:

    • How certifications like Cradle-to-Cradle and B-Corp serve as excellent guidelines for improvement (as her company broke records in the European cosmetic industry).
    • The significance of values such as partnerships, collaborations, and community in fortifying a reuse business model.
    • The paramount importance of modularity in constructing long-term, viable solutions (illustrated using the example of washing infrastructure).
    • Measurements to better disrupt single-use and plastic packaging, with some key environmental and sales impacts!

    I admire how Jo is defeating preconceived ideas, and how she is opening revolutionary horizons for reuse!

    Here's my two cents if you get the chance to meet her: Don’t say no to Jo! Instead, inquire "How?" and be ready to roll up your sleeves!

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    WHERE TO FIND JO-ANNE CHIDLEY AND HER COMPANIES?

    ABOUT JO-ANNE CHIDLEY FROM BEAUTY KITCHEN AND REPOSIT

    Jo Chidley is a circular economy expert, chemist, herbal botanist, and co-founder of Beauty Kitchen and Reposit, the highest scoring B Corp in the UK beauty industry and the pioneering Packaging as a service for consumer products. Founded in 2014, Jo has set out to change the face of the beauty industry by creating the most effective, natural, and sustainable beauty products in the world, alongside changing the way we see our packaging for beauty and beyond.

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 3] PEFC, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 3] PEFC, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

    INTRODUCTION

    Do you know where the paper and wood you use come from? What concrete guarantees do you have that a certified entity is not harming endangered species? What are the standards and the governance driving this certification body? 

    In this episode, Peter Wood lays out big pieces of answers on the table with a focus, this time, on the #PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).

    It is the logical sequel to episode 48 devoted to FSC certification. They are both part of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio clips. They will all unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:

    • its meaning,
    • its application,
    • its grey areas,
    • and its pros and cons.

    HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

    WHERE TO FIND PETER WOOD?

    • His LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-66811128/   

    ABOUT PETER WOOD FROM UBC

    Peter has been working on issues related to forests and sustainability for over twenty years now, both within Canada and his home province of British Columbia, as well as overseas, in places like the Congo Basin and Borneo. He is currently a lecturer and coordinator with the Master of International Forestry Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 2] FSC, Forest Stewardship Council

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 2] FSC, Forest Stewardship Council

    INTRODUCTION

    If I say: “logging, wood, and paper”? Would Ancient Forests and Indigenous People's rights come to your mind?

     

    Do you know if and how far the Forest Stewardship Council is acting in protecting that? I am talking about the FSC certification that you can find on several packaging and more.

     

    Off we go! It is time to go over it with a fine-tooth comb with our enthralling guest, Peter Wood. 

     

    FSC is the first of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio clips. They will all unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:

    • its meaning,
    • its application,
    • its grey areas,
    • and its pros and cons.

     

    HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

     

    WHERE TO FIND PETER WOOD?

    • His LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-66811128/ 

     

    ABOUT PETER WOOD FROM UBC

    Peter has been working on issues related to forests and sustainability for over twenty years now, both within Canada and his home province of British Columbia, as well as overseas, in places like the Congo Basin and Borneo. He is currently a lecturer and coordinator with the Master of International Forestry Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 1] Introduction: The 3 Types of Environmental Declarations

    [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 1] Introduction: The 3 Types of Environmental Declarations

    INTRODUCTION

    Have you ever wondered if the environmental claims or logos on your packaging were completely legit and adequate? Did you dive into it?

     

    Welcome to our new series: “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps”! 

    We'll unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. 

    • What do they really mean? 
    • When and where are they applied? 
    • Do they sometimes conceal key information? 

    We'll weigh their pros and cons and explore the added value for everyone in the value chain, including end consumers.

    This series is the result of collaborations with experts who joined us with enthusiasm. 

    Whether you're in the packaging or packaged goods industry, these episodes aim to equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher what is too often put forward as foolproof guarantees.

     

    Today, as an introduction to many audio clips to come – with a focus on a certification or a logo in particular –, I invited Anne-Laure Bulliffon to globally explain 

    • the communication challenges of packaging environmental declarations, 
    • their different types, 
    • and what you can or can NOT say around them.

     

    HERE IS THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCE 

     

    WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?

     

    ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE

    As an entrepreneur committed to  ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013  and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.

    On both sides of the Atlantic, the two  agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmeticsmanufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include  their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce  waste and ecological impacts.

    Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec  culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network ofmultidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by  creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries.  Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to  innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.

    Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in  2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in  change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbonfootprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure  des Arts & Métiers in 2020.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing

    Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing

    INTRODUCTION

    The product is the packaging’s reason for being! But what if we start to rethink products? 

    In this episode, we delve into the journey of MYNI, a company offering cleaning and personal care products concentrated in a water-free tablet.

    With Frédérique, the general director of this innovative manufacturer, you will discover 

    • how they tackle toxic ingredients, water usage, and CO2 emissions issues, all at once;
    • how they eliminate the need for single-use plastics with wheat straw reusable bottles, but not only;
    • and how they collaborate in B2B with all kinds of shops, from small refilleries to big brands.

    When Frédérique is sharing her experience, you can feel that she is driven by living in a healthier and cleaner environment. MYNI is a good example of how rethinking commonly used products could be paired with finding alternative packaging… and even other distribution systems.

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    WHERE TO FIND FREDERIQUE DROUIN AND MYNI?

     

    ABOUT FREDERIQUE DROUIN FROM MYNI

    Frédérique Drouin is a dedicated professional who began her career as a Chartered Professional Accountant. Throughout her professional journey, she has consistently demonstrated a deep concern for the environment and a strong desire to make a positive impact. It was this passion that led her to join MYNI, a renowned organization committed to fight single-use plastics, toxic ingredients and CO2 emissions by offering cleaning and personal care products concentrated in a tablet.

    At MYNI, Frédérique is leading operations and is strongly involved in the supply chain management. She diligently works to implement efficient and eco-friendly processes within the company, ensuring that MYNI remains at the forefront of environmentally conscious business practices.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    The single-use plastic legislation: Is ban starting a shifting conversation?

    The single-use plastic legislation: Is ban starting a shifting conversation?

    INTRODUCTION

    If you have been in contact with single-use plastic items, and even use some of them along your value chain, this episode is for you!

    Today’s textbook case is none other than the single-use plastic legislation! 

    Boring? Not at all if you sharpen your pencils well, now that the schools go back after summer. Let’s come back together with sensitive rules and critical thinking to be able to read between the lines!

    How will we do that in this episode? Be ready to learn,

    • first, about the important role of legislation countering the inaction triangle,
    • secondly, about the worldwide context of this single-use plastic legislation,
    • and finally, about the 3 reasons why you shouldn’t make single-use plastic bans your new hobby horse… with a Canadian regulation as an exemplifying case study. The 3 points are:
      1. What are we talking about?
      2. Where does it happen?
      3. What if we shift the conversation to solutions?

    The ice on the cake? As a revision sheet, you will have some past referral episodes and a promo code for our “Develop Circular Packaging Solutions” online training… that might be helpful to set off decision processes to address those kinds of legislation and take the lead!

     

    LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

     

    WHERE TO FIND COLIENNE?

    Look4Loops, creating circular value: https://www.look4loops.com/services

    Colienne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colienneregout/en

     

    ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS

    Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. 

    Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy.  

    As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues.

    Colienne also won the 2022 Business of the Year award «La Palme Bleue» from la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver. 

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    Disrupt the take-make-waste system and spark solutions with the Circular Economy Collage

    Disrupt the take-make-waste system and spark solutions with the Circular Economy Collage

    INTRODUCTION

    Have you ever grasped the limits of our take-make-waste system and tooled you up for solutions? What if you could do that by playing?

    This episode is a summer special edition with Anne-France, the co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage. It is a workshop powered by collective intelligence to understand the issues of our existing global “linear” economy and the opportunities offered by the circular economy. In this interview, Anne-France explains with passion the Why, the How, and the What!

    Since 2020, the success of the Circular Economy Collage has had a huge impact on participants. And, before taking a break from broadcasting new episodes during the summer, I wanted to leave you with a perfect activity to experience no matter where you are in the world!

    It is a tool I enjoy using to educate toward impactful actions! And no later than a few minutes before I record this intro, a client told me that she was losing track of time because she was having so much fun with this playful and collective workshop. And I am pretty sure that will be your case very soon!

    Ready to discover how the cards are already in your hands?

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    WHERE TO FIND ANNE-FRANCE MARIACHER AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY COLLAGE?

     

    ABOUT ANNE-FRANCE MARIACHER FROM THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY COLLAGE

    Anne-France Mariacher’s career has evolved from roles in operations, supply chain, sourcing, and HR.

    For the past 5 years, her focus has been on the Circular Economy. She is a consultant, affiliate professor at ESCP Business Schools, and co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage, a non-profit organization that proposes a fun and inspirational workshop to understand the environmental challenges we are facing and the possibilities brought by the Circular Economy.

    She believes that to engage everyone toward the transition, we need to build a desirable future.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 6] Paper & Cardboard

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 6] Paper & Cardboard

    INTRODUCTION

    Who hasn’t already used a paper bag/cup instead of a plastic one? Is it a (false) good idea? This is a crucial question to bring in the middle of the packaging Wild West!

    Luckily, in our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured the paper and cardboard lobbyists' arguments for you: Are wood fiber-based packaging really

    • made entirely from natural and renewable materials, 
    • lowering the carbon footprint,
    • and reducing waste thanks to a good recycling system? 

    In this episode, we also touch upon the questions about coating and food contact. So, would the paper be your «wanted» material or not? 

    We invite you to (re)listen to the other «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips and balance the pros and cons of all the materials we have chased on the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast!

     

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    WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?

     

    ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE

    Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. 

    They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. 

    Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. 

    They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France. 

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.

    Better communicate with obvious recycling labels

    Better communicate with obvious recycling labels

    INTRODUCTION

    Have you already felt confused by a recycling label? What kind of end-of-life information did you get when your packaging is composed of three different components? Was choosing the right bin super crystal clear?

    Get inspired by the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL), the National Recycling Week campaigns, and other initiatives with Alejandra from PlanetArk!

    In this episode, she explains:

    • How to go further than what is ‘technically’ recyclable,
    • How to avoid conflicting communication,
    • & How to ease collaborative impact with all the stakeholders (including the councils as front liners, the companies, the schools, and the end-users).

    You will end up with a bunch of tips and tools to educate and implement! This interview covers a lot and we even touch on reuse and refill!

    I enjoyed how Alejandra demonstrated the importance of evidence-based and trust in the system and their program. 

     

    LISTED REFERENCES, EXAMPLES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE ORDER MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW 

     

    WHERE TO FIND PLANETARK AND ALEJANDRA?

     

    ABOUT ALEJANDRA LACLETTE FROM PLANETARK

    Alejandra Laclette holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Development from Macquarie University and has international experience working with stakeholders in Government and Industry on sustainability educational programs, particularly focusing on consumer understanding of waste reduction and the environmental credentials of packaging and how to dispose of it. 

    She currently manages the Australasian Recycling Label and the National Recycling Week campaigns at Planet Ark.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 5] Mass Balance

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 5] Mass Balance

    INTRODUCTION

    How to reduce our dependency on oil… while avoiding alternative solutions with other negative effects?

    Are you familiar with the term «Mass balance»? Does it solve an ecological problem? 

    In this «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip with Mr & Mrs Recycling, we tackled 

    • the mass balance process, 
    • its shares, 
    • the applications with bio-based and recycled materials, 
    • the food parameters, 
    • and some forecasts.

    After having reviewed plastics and bioplastics in the previous episodes, let’s deep dive together into what Mass Balance means and induces!

     

    HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

     

    WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?

     

    ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE

    Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. 

    They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. 

    Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. 

    They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France. 

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.

    What does milk protein have to do with plastic-free polymer?

    What does milk protein have to do with plastic-free polymer?

    INTRODUCTION

    When companies are aiming for plastic-free, they would like an alternative having the exact same properties as conventional plastics while meeting all the best end-of-life scenarios. Are they dreaming awake? Could bioplastic packaging be both recyclable and properly biodegradable in all types of environments?

    You probably already have heard about plant-based materials but what about the milk protein, called casein? 

    Well, that’s perfect timing to learn more about a very innovative material from Lactips.

    In this episode, Flavie explains

    • what are their natural polymer pellets,
    • how their solubility fits recyclability as well as compostability, and even reusability,
    • and how education supports adequate transition for the end-users and the industries.

    I liked her joyful spirit and her focus on «dedicated solutions for dedicated applications».

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    WHERE TO FIND FLAVIE BANCEL AND LACTIPS?

     

    ABOUT FLAVIE BANCEL FROM LACTIPS

    With expertise in international business relations, Flavie Bancel places her commitment toward her clients to support them in their commercial strategy.

    Being part of Lactips’ team since 2019, Flavie dedicates her energy to supporting Lactips’ partners in their packaging mutation and circular economy efforts. Having a strong knowledge of brand owners’ cultures and organizations, Flavie uses her environmental awareness to meet the needs of their markets.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 4] Bioplastics

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 4] Bioplastics

    INTRODUCTION

    While ‘bioplastics’ are widely touted as the panacea of packaging, we captured some misleading lobbyists’ arguments.

    In this «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip with Mr & Mrs Recycling, you will discover if it is right to say that bioplastics are 

    • oil free,
    • from agricultural waste,
    • sustainable,
    • and biodegradable?

    In this episode, we invite you to (re)listen to other episodes and videos. We warmly encourage you to be curious and take the time to dig deeper by yourself and/or with an expert.

    Stay tuned for the next «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip on the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast. It will bring the mass balance subject on the table: The logical sequence to the episodes on plastics and bioplastics!

     

    HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

     

    WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?

     

    ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE

    Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. 

    They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. 

    Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. 

    They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France. 

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.

    Creating compostable packaging that emulates conventional plastic properties

    Creating compostable packaging that emulates conventional plastic properties

    INTRODUCTION

    Is it possible to meet the same performance standards as conventional plastic while not harming the environment? I mean no toxic residue, microplastics, or other pollutants.

    This is the challenge that TIPA – a multi-awarded company – is taking up while making compostable flexible single-use packaging!

    The aim of their packaging is to have the same end-of-life as organic material.

    In this episode, Mark Camner makes you discover 

    • why TIPA is focusing on two main segments: food and fashion industries that are organic, premium, and luxury;
    • why they care so much about relocalization of the whole Value Chain, including production;
    • and how they accompany transition with a certified plug-and-play solution in North America and Europe.

    Like me, you will certainly find it interesting how Mark combines pragmatism and storytelling to talk about the new generation of single-use packaging.

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    WHERE TO FIND MARK CAMNER AND TIPA?

     

    ABOUT MARK CAMNER FROM TIPA

    Mark Camner’s career in packaging started 25 years ago and has evolved from roles in operations, supply chain, sales and senior leadership positions.  Like so many in this industry, packaging and plastics went hand in hand. 

    For the past 5 years his focus has been in Sustainable Packaging. He helped create a company distributing recycled and compostable mailers. This brings him to today. He is honored to be the Vice President of Sales for TIPA North America. A company dedicated to fully compostable films and laminates.

     His professional approach is summed up by the following - purpose, people, process, and profit.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

     

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 3] Plastics

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 3] Plastics

    INTRODUCTION

    Plastics are on everyone's lips! They won many quests in the packaging Wild West. 

    If plastic reputation is well established, do you know what is true and what is rubbish? 

    Luckily, in our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured the plastic lobbyists' arguments for you: Are plastics really

    • safe, 
    • strong but lightweight (less CO2 emitting),
    • recyclable, 
    • and versatile?

    Don’t forget your reward is worth millions of dollars with unbiased technical vulgarization, tips, and some extra links in the show notes from 

    • the Plastic Health Coalition, 
    • A Plastic Planet and Plastic Free with Sian Sutherland, 
    • the Circular Economy Podcast with Catherine Weetman and her guest Alice Mah,
    • and M & Mme Recyclage with their multiple resources!

    And yes, as you could suspect it, the next «wanted» material is bioplastic!

     

    HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

    • We mentioned the Plastic Health Coalition. Learn more here: https://www.plastichealthcoalihttps://www.plastichealthcoalition.org/ion.org/. 
    • We quoted Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet and Plastic Free. Listen to her interview in our episode 34 «Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?»: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platform.
    • We also recommend listening to episode 97 «Unpicking plastics propaganda» with Alice Mah and Catherine Weetman, the host of the Circular Economy Podcast: https://www.rethinkglobal.info/97-alice-mah-unpicking-plastic-propaganda/. 
    • You are invited to read 
      • «Les Plastiques Mémos» = some more technical information on plastics and recycling in French: https://m-mme-recyclage.com/plastique-memos.html;
      • «Les Micro/Nano Plastiques» = infographics based on scientific articles: https://m-mme-recyclage.com/microplastiques.html; 
      • Several in-depth guides around recycling, plastics, and reuse: https://m-mme-recyclage.com/guides.html;
      • and, last but not least, the very clear infographics about packaging complexity: https://m-mme-recyclage.com/la-complexite-des-emballages.html. 

     

    WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?

     

    ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE

    Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. 

    They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. 

    Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. 

    They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France. 

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?

    The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?

    INTRODUCTION

     

    Did you know that March is the month of bulk? 

    To understand better what packaging-free is about in daily life for businesses and all stakeholders – including you and me – I invited 2 committed actors in the bulk world:

    • Célia, the founder of Réseau Vrac, the Bulk Network federating more than 1500 professionals in the sector – such as suppliers and retailers – in 14 countries, 
    • and Elsa, the co-founder of Yokoumi, a cosmetic brand working with more than 200 refill points of sale. 

     

    In this episode, you will learn 

    • how reusable packaging and bulk are bonded,
    • how being part of a supportive network can enhance safety, logistic efficiency, and scaling,
    • and how products and people are at the core of the bulk system. 

     

    I hope that after this interview, you will be motivated to try bulk out, for yourself as well as for your business!

     

    I enjoyed how Elsa and Célia paired their respective experiences and zoomed in and out about the bulk subject. 

     

    The ice on the cake? If you are in Europe, meet our guests at the annual «Packaging-Free Trade Fair» on the 14th and 15th of May 2023. It could be the starting point for determining collaborations!

     

    WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS AND THEIR OFFERS?

     

    MULTIPLE PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

    • «Vrac Mode d’Emploi», co-written in French by Célia Rennesson: https://www.laplage.fr/produit/237/9782842218829/vrac-mode-d-emploi
    • «Slowdown or perish: The economics of degrowth» («Ralentir ou Périr: l'économie de la décroissance» in French), Timothée Parrique, 2022, Edition Seuil
    • «Limits to Growth: The 30-Year Update» By Donella Meadows, Jorgen Randers, and Dennis Meadows
    • «La consommation sous contrainte. Les leçons de la crise Covid-19» by Dominique Desjeux and Philippe Moati, 2022

     

    ABOUT CÉLIA RENNESSON FROM RÉSEAU VRAC

    Concerned by the damages pre-packaged consumption did: food & packaging waste, Célia Rennesson co-founded Réseau Vrac in 2016 to democratize « bulk sales » and offer sustainable consumption to consumers. Célia co-wrote the book "Vrac Mode d'emploi" in 2020 and co-realized different studies on bulk and reuse. Today, the association Réseau Vrac federates more than 1500 professionals in the sector, such as suppliers and retailers. 

    Before Réseau Vrac, Celia was a strategy consultant and innovation manager. She graduated from the University of Paris Dauphine with a Master 2 in industrial economics. 

    In 2022, she integrates the Giverny prized list of engaged leaders under 40 years old who contribute to the acceleration of the ecological and social transformation of France. Moreover, in regard to her engagement in more sustainable consumption, she is named to the rank of Knight of the National Order of Merit.

     

    ABOUT ELSA BORTUZZO FROM YOKOUMI

    Entrepreneur and committed to taking part in the transformation of our society to build a fair and sustainable present and future, Elsa Bortuzzo co-founded in 2019 an organic cosmetics brand specialized in the bulk and refill market. Today, Yokoumi has more than 200 "refill partners" throughout France. 

    At the same time, in 2020, she participated in the Climate Fresk workshop. After this experience, she decided to develop with Anne-France Mariacher "The Circular Economy Collage" a fun workshop that allows as many people as possible to become aware of the issues related to natural resource uses and circular economy solutions. Today more than 8 000 people have participated in the workshop. 

    Before dedicating herself to the development of these two projects, Elsa studied urban planning and worked to develop reuse materials in building projects.

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. 

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 2] The Aluminium

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 2] The Aluminium

    INTRODUCTION

    Our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips continues to help you survive and thrive in the packaging Wild West. 

    This time, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured aluminium packaging material for you!

    Listen to the «wanted» lobbyists' arguments we have turned in: Is aluminium really

    • infinitely recyclable,
    • permanent,
    • saving raw materials,
    • and sustainable?

    Once again, the reward is worth it millions of dollars with

    • unbiased technical vulgarization,
    • tips,
    • and examples.

    Prick up your ears upon the approach of the next Wild Waste audio clip in one month.

     

    HERE ARE THE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    • The non-recommended French water bottle in aluminium from Ocean 52 (Ocean Brotherhood SL): https://ocean52.com/our-products-no-plastic-water
    • The refundable and reusable metal container for the food-processing industry: https://www.bernypack.fr/
    • The book of Guillaume Pitron: «The Rare Metals War: The Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies», 2020.

     

    WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?

     

    ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE

    Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. 

    They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. 

    Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. 

    They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France. 

     

    PODCAST MUSIC

    Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here

    I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.