Designing recyclable packaging is essential for achieving a circular economy. In this episode, Tad and Julianna sit down with Steve Alexander, President and CEO of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), to discuss APR’s Design Guides for plastics recyclability, APR’s mission, the benefits of being an APR member, and the APR PCR Certification program.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode8-designing-recyclable-packaging

Ocean plastics are a significant problem we are currently facing. In this episode, Tad explains how plastic actually gets into the ocean, what companies can do to solve the ocean plastic problem, and how consumers can help as well. 

EPISODE 7 SHOWNOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode7-how-your-company-can-help-solve-the-ocean-plastic-problem

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Tad and Julianna sit down with Diana Smiciklas, a Sustainability Advisor at Perkins&Will, to discuss why embodied carbon reduction is so important to Perkins&Will, how they implementing embodied carbon reductions into interiors and architectural projects, how manufacturers can help the A&D community find the products they are looking for, and more!

EPISODE 6 SHOWNOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode6-using-embodied-carbon-to-select-more-sustainable-products

Utilizing renewable energy is a major key in the decarbonization puzzle for every company. In this episode, Tad explains what renewable energy is, how to use renewable energy to meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, and the future of renewable energy.

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EPISODE 5 SHOWNOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode5-renewable-energy

TAD TALKS RESOURCES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/resources

Reducing your company’s carbon footprint is essential for your long-term business strategy. In this episode, Tad explains what operational carbon is, how companies can reduce their operational carbon, and the benefits of operational carbon reduction.

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TAD TALKS SHOWNOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode4-operational-carbon

OPERATIONAL CARBON DOWNLOADABLE PDF: https://www.tadradzinski.com/resources

Embodied carbon is a hot topic in the building product’s community, but it is important for all businesses to consider when manufacturing their products. In this episode, Tad explains what embodied carbon is and how companies can reduce it.

TAD RADZINSKI'S WEBSITE: https://www.tadradzinski.com/

TAD TALKS SHOWNOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode3-embodied-carbon

EMBODIED CARBON DOWNLOADABLE PDF: https://www.tadradzinski.com/resources

Tad explains what sustainability is and defines how it relates to the triple bottom line. We also discuss why sustainability drives profitability and how implementing sustainability into your business strategy can benefit your company.

TAD RADZINSKI'S WEBSITE: https://www.tadradzinski.com/

TAD TALKS SHOWNOTES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/tad-talks-sustainability-podcast/episode2-sustainability-101

TAD TALKS RESOURCES: https://www.tadradzinski.com/resources

Formerly the EPA's Waste Minimization National Expert, Tad Radzinski is the co-founder of Sustainable Solutions Corporation and GreenCircle Certified, as well as an adjunct professor at Villanova University. Tune in to hear more about Tad's extensive sustainability background and the reason we decided to create this podcast!

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