Learn how digital media is reshaping the packaging landscape and what this means for sustainability.

In this episode, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek explore how LED technology from the NBA All-Star game could influence the future of packaging, discuss smart ways to handle Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), and give an unboxing review of PathoSans' packaging.

Whether you’re curious about the latest tech or figuring out how to balance sustainability and cost, this episode dives into practical insights for the packaging industry.

TOPICS:

1. Digital packaging trends

2. LED packaging innovations

3. MOQ explained packaging

4. Sustainable packaging tips

5. Reusable packaging ideas

6. Smart packaging technology

7. Unboxing packaging review

8. Packaging design tips

9. Custom packaging solutions

10. Eco-friendly packaging

Learn how to navigate the challenges of Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) when designing custom packaging.

In this episode, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek dive deep into what brands need to understand about MOQs and how the rise of digital printing is making low-volume production more accessible.

You’ll also hear insights on how startups can enter the market with stock packaging and labels while keeping costs down.

Whether you’re a packaging buyer or a startup founder, this episode is packed with practical advice to guide your packaging decisions.

Topics:

1. MOQ packaging explained

2. Custom packaging minimums

3. Packaging cost breakdown

4. Stock packaging options

5. Digital printing packaging

6. Sustainable packaging MOQ

7. Startup packaging tips

8. Low volume packaging

9. Packaging pricing strategy

10. Flexible packaging options

Learn how EPR regulations are changing the landscape of packaging design in the U.S. In this episode, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek break down the latest developments, including California’s materials list, compliance challenges, and how brands can adapt.

You’ll also hear insights on iconic packaging trends and how short-lived designs can achieve lasting brand impact. Whether you're working in packaging or curious about sustainable solutions, this episode will equip you with essential knowledge to navigate the shifting regulations.

TOPICS

1. EPR regulations packaging

2. Sustainable packaging laws

3. California EPR packaging

4. Packaging compliance tips

5. Iconic packaging trends

6. Packaging design strategies

7. Short-run packaging designs

8. Packaging law updates

9. Product packaging innovation

10. Packaging sustainability

The rise of gray packaging in luxury markets, aluminum's sustainability claims, and the myth of infinite recyclability.

Plus, you'll hear insights from Paris Packaging Week and the upcoming SpecSummit in Austin.

Tune in for all the packaging buzz, hilarious banter, and expert advice on how to make your packaging stand out!

TOPICS:

1. Sustainable packaging trends

2. Gray packaging trend

3. Paris Packaging Week recap

4. SpecSummit Austin

5. Infinite recyclability myth

6. AI in packaging

7. Packaging Unboxed conference

8. Food and beverage packaging

9. Aluminum can sustainability

10. Seaweed packaging innovation

Dive into the exciting world of Paris Packaging Week, sharing highlights from panels on AI in packaging and seaweed-based innovations from NotPla.

Evelio tackles the myth of "infinitely recyclable" aluminum, while the crew discusses sustainable packaging options for frozen foods and the challenges of compostable packaging.

Tune in for some laughs, hot takes, and packaging wisdom!

Topics:

1. Paris Packaging Week

2. AI packaging innovation

3. Notpla seaweed packaging

4. Infinite recyclability myth

5. Sustainable frozen food packaging

6. Raw dog water can

7. Compostable packaging solutions

8. Packaging Unboxed podcast

9. Specification management

10. Packaging industry trends

In today’s live episode, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek (in spirit!) kick off the conversation with travel delays, weather, and the excitement of Paris Packaging Week.

Cory and Evelio discuss the latest innovations they’re looking forward to, including AI-driven design, seaweed-based packaging from Notpla, and aerosol technologies that reduce environmental impact.

Plus, find out about the Unboxed Conference at Westpac and how interactive networking at conferences is essential to success. Don’t miss this insightful chat about packaging trends, sustainability challenges, and the future of the industry.

Topics:

1. Paris Packaging Week 2024

2. AI in packaging design

3. Sustainable packaging innovations

4. Notpla seaweed packaging

5. Unboxed Conference Westpac

6. Packaging trends 2024

7. Sustainable packaging solutions

8. AI packaging workflow

9. Packaging design conferences

10. Reusable and refillable packaging trends

In today’s episode of Packaging Today, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek dive into the debate surrounding the carbon footprint of glass wine bottles.

Can switching to lightweight glass, plastic, or paper-based packaging really make a difference?

Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of innovative wine packaging options, sustainability challenges, and the influence of consumer perception on packaging materials. Plus, get a sneak peek into Liquid Death’s move to U.S.-sourced water and the ongoing evolution of smart packaging for 2024.

Topics:

1. Sustainable wine packaging

2. Glass wine bottle alternatives

3. Lightweight glass bottles

4. Smart packaging trends 2024

5. Sustainable wine bottles

6. Packaging carbon footprint

7. Liquid Death packaging

8. Recycled wine packaging

9. Wine packaging innovations

10. Packaging Today podcast

Discover the biggest innovations in packaging from 2023, including sustainability advancements and the rise of AI.

Evelio Matos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors share predictions for 2024, including the future of smart packaging, challenges in recycling, and the impact of RFID.

Join the conversation as we reflect on industry trends and gear up for the new year’s innovations in packaging technology.

Topics

1. Packaging trends 2024

2. Smart packaging AI

3. RFID packaging impact

4. Packaging sustainability trends

5. Recyclable packaging challenges

6. Carbon footprint packaging

7. Packaging technology future

8. EPR laws packaging

9. 2024 packaging predictions

10. Sustainable packaging

Learn how Amazon is using right-sizing technology to reduce plastic waste, emissions, and shipping costs with science-based targets. This episode explores the challenges of reusable vs. recyclable packaging and why water usage plays a crucial role in sustainability.

Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors break down Amazon's latest curbside-recyclable innovations, the complexities of sustainability decisions, and the broader impact on brands worldwide.

Plus, hear how companies like Liquid Death are using clever marketing to challenge legal roadblocks in the packaging world.

Topics:

1. Amazon packaging innovation

2. Right-sizing packaging

3. Reusable vs recyclable

4. Curbside recyclable packaging

5. Water usage packaging

6. Reducing packaging waste

7. Amazon sustainability efforts

8. Liquid Death marketing

9. Sustainable packaging tools

10. Packaging emissions

Learn how 69% of plastic packaging could be reduced with reusable solutions and explore whether reusable or recyclable packaging is truly better. This episode dives deep into the pros and cons of reusable packaging, discussing water usage, materials like aluminum and steel, and how it impacts overall emissions. Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors also examine real-world examples like the Moda Center’s reusable cup program and Amazon's innovative right-sizing technology to reduce packaging waste. Tune in to understand the full sustainability picture, from LCAs to practical applications.

Topics:

1. Reusable packaging benefits

2. Packaging water usage

3. Packaging sustainability debate

4. Amazon packaging innovations

5. Right-sized packaging

6. LCAs packaging data

7. Reducing plastic waste

8. Sustainable packaging solutions

9. Circular packaging economy

10. Reusable cups