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    [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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enMarch 07, 2024
    sustainability
    branding
    review
    logos
    critical thinking

    [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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enFebruary 22, 2024
    sustainability
    branding
    review
    logos
    critical thinking

    [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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enJanuary 25, 2024
    law
    sustainability
    branding
    review
    logos

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enDecember 15, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    sustainable design
    circular economy
    returns

    [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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enDecember 05, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    review
    logos
    critical thinking

    [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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enNovember 16, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    review
    logos
    critical thinking

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enOctober 24, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    sustainable design
    co2
    circular economy

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enJuly 10, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    game
    sustainable design
    workshop

    [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!

     

    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.

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enJune 08, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    sustainable design
    circular economy
    renewable

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enMay 25, 2023
    education
    communication
    sustainability
    branding
    campaigns

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enApril 27, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    sustainable design
    circular economy
    recycling

    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. 

     

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enMarch 30, 2023
    food
    sustainability
    branding
    organic
    sustainable design

    [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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enMarch 16, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    healthy
    sustainable design
    safe

    Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?

    Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?

    INTRODUCTION

    Have you ever wondered what the world could look like by turning off the plastic tap? 

    No, it is not about demonizing plastic, it is about finding what can make his work without undesirable impacts!

    And, believe me, Sian Sutherland, the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, has more than one trick up her sleeve to turn that into a very practical and appealing reality. 

    In this episode, you will find out 

    • why and how businesses and creative designers can shift gears from plastic crisis to alternative solutions;
    • how campaigns can be no-blame no-shame based, and action-oriented;
    • and how innovative materials and packaging are a gateway to ignite broader system changes. 

    The ice on the cake? 

    Have you already heard about the freshly new PlasticFree platform co-founded by Sian? Actually, I waited to broadcast this episode to be able to refer to it. Now that it is put online, I can tell you that – likewise the passionate dynamic of this interview – you will find there: a mine of information such as

    • aesthetic and trending materials database, 
    • scalable innovations fitting into regenerative cycles of nature,
    • existing and inspiring case studies as well as the latest proof points and many optimistic stories,
    • and, last but not least, collaboration opportunities.

    You better have a look at it! 

     

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

     

    WHERE TO FIND SIAN, A PLASTIC PLANET AND THE PLASTICFREE PLATFORM

     

    ABOUT SIAN SUTHERLAND FROM A PLASTIC PLANET

    Igniting social change, creating brands, campaigns and businesses with soul is Sian’s passion. 

    Multi-award winner, including Female Marketer of the Year, CEW Achiever Award, Entrepreneur of the Year, and British Inventor of the Year; Sian is a serial entrepreneur with a varied background in advertising, Michelin Star restaurants, film production, and brand creation design agencies. 

    In 2016 Sian co-founded A Plastic Planet; is a global campaign organization with a single goal - to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. As entrepreneurs, they bring a fresh pro-business solutions-focused approach to environmental issues.  A Plastic Planet are highly vocal in the world’s media, working collaboratively with industry, retailers, Governments, legislators and the UN; to accelerate the pace of change at all levels.

    Recognizing the knowledge gap between the creative industry and the materials makers of the future, A Plastic Planet – with the collaboration of Made Thought – launched PlasticFree in 2023, the world's first materials and systems solutions platform to help the 160m global creatives design waste out at source. 

     

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enFebruary 02, 2023
    crisis
    design
    media
    future
    sustainability

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 1] The Glass

    [Wild Waste Audio Clip 1] The Glass

    INTRODUCTION

    Have you already felt a bit confused about packaging materials and their recycling? Well, I partnered with M & Mme Recyclage to help you survive and thrive in the packaging Wild West thanks to a series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips!

    What is «wanted» in this first one? The lobbyists' arguments about GLASS packaging:

    • infinitely recyclable,
    • inert,
    • ecological or sustainable.

    We will always reward you with

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

    ... which is worth millions of dollars!

    Stay tuned for the next one! The Wild Waste audio clips series will be broadcasted one episode on two, each month, on the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast.

     

    THEY WERE MENTIONED AS BEST PRACTICES EXAMPLES IN THIS EPISODE

     

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enJanuary 19, 2023
    sustainability
    branding
    sustainable design
    sustainable
    circular economy

    The 3 key functions of marrying packaging well with products

    The 3 key functions of marrying packaging well with products

    INTRODUCTION

    How should packaging go along with a product at best while answering a real need?

    Packaging these days is sometimes the scapegoat that makes us forget that the product inside has the biggest part in environmental and social impact!

    And, sometimes, the product content is actually like the warriors in the mythological Trojan horse: We only see the container without paying attention to what it carries on! 

    In this episode, I illustrate the 3 packaging’s reasons for being with what our last 6 guests are experiencing on the field.

    So, you will hear from them about 

    • Physical protection,
    • Communication,
    • and User experience

    Enjoy the preparation of a good marriage between packaging and products!

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE

    The ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ online training, in partnership with the Circulab Academy: https://circulab.academy/courses/develop-circular-economy-packaging/

    The online Euro-Canadian Roundtable on December 15th, 2022: «Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions?»: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/circulab/806184# with 6 panelists:

    • Jean-François Guillerez of Conestoga College from Toronto
    • Valerie Langer of Canopy from British Columbia
    • Geneviève Dionne of Éco Entreprises Québec from Québec
    • Annebeth De Witte of CoPackx from The Netherlands
    • Arnaud Lancelot of Cozie from France
    • Jonne Hellgren of RePack from Finland

    Moderated by Anne-Laure Bulliffon of Albumine and Colienne Regout of Look4Loops. A side event of the World Circular Economy Forum to share/like/comment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/colienneregout_packaging-the-best-starting-point-for-more-activity-7004115510212644864-EQrR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop.

     

    THE EPISODES WHERE TO FIND OUR 6 GUESTS OF END 2022

     

    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.

    Recently, in May 2022, she also won the price of the Entreprise of the Year 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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enDecember 09, 2022
    storage
    user experience
    communication
    sustainability
    product

    The impact of eye-catching packaging design as well as hidden structural design

    The impact of eye-catching packaging design as well as hidden structural design

    INTRODUCTION

     

    Are you wondering how to couple a sustainable packaging design with a memorable user experience? 

     

    With Evelio Mattos, a well-recognized structural designer, you will have a good overview of the ins and outs of packaging concept development.

    We navigated the conversation from very visible branding to behind the scene systems. Yes, huge ripple effects can happen through packaging in the spotlight (with big brands and the luxury industry), as well as through the tremendous impact of tertiary packaging!

     

    I liked how Evelio brought packaging design to highlight how much packaging impact happens before, during, and after the product gets to consumers!

     

    Of course, you will hear a lot of examples from Evelio’s experience but from his interviewees too because Evelio Mattos is also the host of the Packaging Unboxd podcast. I encourage you to unbox even more packaging designs by following him.  

     

    MULTIPLE RESOURCES AND PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    The previous episodes mentioned in our conversation from the Packaging Unboxd podcast:

     

    The previous episodes mentioned in our conversation from our Unboxing Your Packaging podcast:

     

    The packaging examples we were talking about

     

    WHERE TO FIND EVELIO MATTOS AND HIS PACKAGING UNBOXD PODCAST (PREVIOUSLY «PACKAGE DESIGN UNBOXD» PODCAST)?

     

    ABOUT EVELIO MATTOS FROM PACKAGING UNBOXD PODCAST

    Host of the Packaging Unboxd podcast, Evelio is an industry-recognized packaging design expert known for his ability to engineer strategic user experiences. His focus on user experience coupled with sustainable systems and packaging design has allowed him to share this knowledge and elevate our industry.

    Named “One of the 200 Best Packaging Designers” by Lurzer’s Archive, and Graphic Design USA’s “People to Watch”. He’s bridged the gap between design and flawless manufacturing for brands that include Nespresso, Burger King, Freshly, Tesla, Sephora, HP, Tiffany & Co., Sonos, and Google.

    He sits on multiple packaging design advisory boards, is the former Editor in Chief of The Dieline, and dedicates time to design programs at Art Center of Pasadena, Cal Poly, MSU, RIT, Aalto University in Finland, and is a professor of Packaging at Arizona State University.

     

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enOctober 27, 2022
    user experience
    sustainability
    branding
    sustainable design
    circular economy

    Spotlight on 4 key packaging resources. An extract of the «Develop Circular Packaging Solutions» online training.

    Spotlight on 4 key packaging resources. An extract of the «Develop Circular Packaging Solutions» online training.

    INTRODUCTION

    Do you know the 4 resource categories your packaging needs to exist? Identifying your resource inflows is paramount to kick-start your sustainable packaging solutions! 

    That’s why it is part of our freshly launched «Develop Circular Packaging Solutions» online training in collaboration with the Circulab Academy. 

    By listening to this episode, you will 

    • get the scoop on an extract of this training when it comes to screening your resources with a clear 360-degree view,
    • get a sense of our learn-by-doing methodology,
    • and get a code for a discount if you sign up before October 30th, 2022. 

     

    WHERE TO FIND COLIENNE AND HER TRAINING?

     

    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.

    Recently, 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. 

     

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enSeptember 15, 2022
    design
    sustainability
    energy
    branding
    sustainable design

    Match your packaging design for recycling and beyond, such as for food safety!

    Match your packaging design for recycling and beyond, such as for food safety!

    INTRODUCTION

     

    Do you know how to design packaging for recycling? Are you curious to learn about award-winning packaging? Have you already heard about the World Packaging Organisation and the Australian Institute of Packaging?

     

    In this episode, 

    • you will learn about easy-to-read guides and mapping that are like bridges between the materials recovery facilities and the technologists, designers for brands, and manufacturers.
    • you will discover as well where to find, across the world, the most inspirational packaging designs in the sustainable, food-safe, eCommerce, or marketing category, for example… and, maybe, even apply as one of them! 

     

    Be ready to be surprised with astonishing best practices outside the box! For sure, this episode confirms that you can see innovative packaging design everywhere in the world no matter if you are a big company or an individual! 

     

    After this interview, I bet you will dig at least into one of the resources recommended. Nerida has a knack for arousing curiosity! 

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    WHERE TO FIND NERIDA AND THE WORLD PACKAGING ORGANISATION

    The website of the World Packaging Organisation: https://worldpackaging.org/

    Their social media:

    The LinkedIn profile of Nerida Kelton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neridakelton/

     

    ABOUT NERIDA KELTON FROM THE WORLD PACKAGING ORGANISATION

    Nerida Kelton is the Vice President Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
    Nerida has worked in the Packaging industry for close to 25 years and holds the Executive Director position at the Australian Institute of Packaging which is the peak professional body for packaging training & education in Australasia.
    Nerida is passionate about educating the industry on the important role that packaging plays in minimizing Food Waste and how designing Save Food Packaging can make a difference. She is also one of the creators of the annual Xmas Foodbank hamper program which is designed to help those who are vulnerable and in need. The volunteer program has packed over 14,0000 hampers to the value of over $1 Million AUD over the last 11 years. She is the lead for the Save Food Packaging Consortium project within the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and was the packaging representative on DAWE’s National Food Waste Strategy Steering Committee.
    Nerida is also committed to helping educate and train packaging professionals on the importance of sustainable and circular packaging design and recognizing best practices in this area.

     

    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. 

     

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enJuly 01, 2022
    sustainability
    marketing
    ecommerce
    branding
    sustainable design

    Experience reusables where food is served at scale!

    Experience reusables where food is served at scale!

    INTRODUCTION

     

    Do you want to be smarter than single-use disposables? What impacts could big organizations' canteens expect if they switch to reusables? 

     

    With my guest, Rich Grousset from Re:Dish, we could have talked about it for days!  This episode is an accelerated overview of how a take-back system for reusable food containers can reshape consumer behavior at scale! 

    • We covered the cyclic ‘deliver-collect-clean’ business model of Re:Dish, including their optimization rate, their local choices, their materials’ properties, and the value of their impactful ‘scope 3’ metrics.
    • You will also discover a lot of behind the scene strategies, like their motivational communication, their sustainable commitment at every level of their logistic, and some of their partnerships.

     

    And if you are interested in reuse, I invite you to listen to episodes 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 with guests from other parts of the world using various materials in different kinds of contexts. And of course, to episode 17 where I shared 3 key benefits of reusable packaging.

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE

     

    WHERE TO FIND RE:DISH AND RICH

     

    ABOUT RICH GROUSSET FROM RE:DISH

    Rich Grousset is a sustainability expert and social entrepreneur committed to helping organizations transition from single-use foodservice products to reusable alternatives. He is currently the head of sustainability at Re:Dish, an NYC-based company providing reusable foodservice packaging as a service to organizations with large dining operations. 

    Before joining Re:Dish, Rich had launched several reusable-to-go container programs in university and workplace cafeterias and worked on various reuse-related projects as an independent consultant. 

    Rich earned an MBA and MS in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan, an MA in Survey Research Methods from UConn, a BS in Communication Theory from Cornell University, and is a GBCI certified TRUE Zero Waste Advisor.

     

    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. 

    Unboxing Your Packaging
    enJune 16, 2022
    sustainability
    branding
    sanitation
    cleaning
    sustainable design
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