By Colienne Regout, Look4Loops
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INTRODUCTION
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of the following three questions, then this episode is for you!
We’re diving into these questions with my guest, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, co-author of the book Materials & Sustainability: Building A Circular Future. If books open windows to the world, then let’s leaf through one that reveals a new view of sustainable materials and manufacturing.
Together,
As you’ll see, we approached this content with the playful curiosity of children jumping into a pile of colorful leaves, leaving you to grab the one idea that resonates most.
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WHERE TO FIND PAUL AND HIS BOOK?
ABOUT PAUL FOULKES-ARELLANO FROM CIRCUTHON
Paul Foulkes‑Arellano is the founder of circular economy consulting business Circuthon Consulting, where he advises global brands and bioeconomy start‑ups.
He co-wrote the book “Materials & Sustainability. Building A Circular Future” with Julia L Freer Goldstein, published in April 2024.
His areas of expertise are raw materials, packaging, apparel, and footwear. His particular focus is NextGen fibers, biomaterials, and novel material development.
Paul sits on the advisory boards of alternative fiber producer, ReStalk, and textile upcyclers, Must Had. He is a non‑executive director at cellulosic pigments specialist Sparxell. Paul runs two non‑profit initiatives: The Circular Footwear Initiative and The Circular Fashion Initiative.
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.
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What actions can a city like Paris take to eliminate single-use plastic? How do urban economic actors become key players in reduce, reuse, and refill initiatives? And could the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics serve as an extra motivation?
Join us as Justine Laurent, Managing Director of Circulab, explains the operational and relational support necessary for such transformative changes.
Get ready to be inspired by global strategies and numerous examples, such as free-water fountains, collaborations with reuse initiatives, and incentives and certifications for economic players to help reshape our cities and villages by significantly reducing plastic use!
Before we delve into the ongoing changes with our guest, I can’t resist sharing some freshly revealed data with you.
Curious to know how all this became possible? This episode is for you!
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WHERE TO FIND JUSTINE AND CIRCULAB?
ABOUT JUSTINE LAURENT FROM CIRCULAB
Justine Laurent has been working for over 8 years to transform our economic models in line with planetary limits and the principles of the circular economy.
Graduated in innovation and international management, and after experiences in Chile and Spain, she helps professionals to understand the relationships and interdependencies between their products and services and their ecosystem, and to build models that are resource-efficient and adaptable to the challenges of the 21st century. She offers training, workshops, and strategic advice.
She is Managing Director of Circulab.
She is Head of Learning for the ESSEC Circular Economy Global Chair.
She is a podcast host at Radio Circulab.
She is a speaker and regular lecturer at various events and conferences.
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.
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Join us for an insightful interview with Beatriz from Tocco, a Paris- and Singapore-based company at the forefront of biodesign. Tocco is revolutionizing the industry with the world's first AI-enabled B2B marketplace for regenerative and low-carbon materials.
Their mission? To make it 10x easier and faster for brands to identify, benchmark, and procure cleaner materials, combating the plastics crisis head-on.
In this episode,
Finally, don't miss a peek into their five awards categories celebrating sustainability pioneers!
Tune in to meet the regenerative materials of a cleaner tomorrow, today!
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WHERE TO FIND TOCCO AND BEATRIZ?
ABOUT ANA BEATRIZ ALVES FROM TOCCO
Ana Beatriz Alves is a creative professional deeply entrenched in the realms of sustainable design and materials innovation. She graduated from University of Arts London: Central Saint Martins, with a Master's degree in Biodesign, Textile & Materials, where she explored the intricate relationship between design and environmental responsibility. With her current role as a Materials and Climate Founder Associate at tocco, Beatriz shapes the brand's design philosophy, regenerative design communication, and overall impact frameworks.
Beatriz’s material research was lately demonstrated through her Blue Yonder project, showcased at the Eindhoven Dutch Design Week 2022. Blue Yonder explored the potential of algae biodegradable plastics, highlighting innovative solutions to environmental challenges in design. The project was recognized by LVMH, and chosen as a shortlisted project for the Grand Prix LVMH MA biodesign in 2022.
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.
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Welcome, listeners, to another illuminating episode of our 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths & Traps' series! Today, we delve into the realm of ISTA certification, where packaging prowess meets transportation safety.
Join us, as I unravel the intricacies with our experienced guest, Victor Huart from Metropack. With a Ph.D. in packaging engineering and a decade-long tenure in an ISTA-certified laboratory, Victor brings unparalleled expertise.
So, whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, join us as we unlock the secrets behind ISTA certification and discover how it safeguards your products on their journey from A to B.
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WHERE TO FIND VICTOR HUART AND METROPACK?
ABOUT VICTOR HUART FROM METROPACK
Victor HUART is a Packaging Engineer, he graduated from ESIReims (ex ESIEC) in 2012, and has a PhD in Process Engineering, since 2016, specialized in transport safety and industrial risk.
During his research, Victor worked, among others, on the estimation of fatigue damage by spectral methods related to transport vibrations, and on the reduction of simulation time in the laboratory.
In 2015, he was awarded the IAPRI (International Association of Packaging Research Institute) Most Promising Research Award.
Today, he is in charge of the Research and Development department for the Metropack laboratory. He carries out scientific audits of distribution circuits and works with a team of PhD students on new methods of analysis and simulation of the physical and climatic constraints of said circuits.In parallel to his activity in lab, Victor is a publication referee in scientific journals such as Packaging Technology and Science, and a member of the AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation) packaging commission.
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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.
INTRODUCTION
Even my children know what compost is! But how do you determine what material goes into home and industrial compost? Can you explain what makes the difference and why it is important not to mix them up? What are the criteria to meet for biodegradation, disintegration, ecotoxicity and chemical characteristics?
Love-Ese Chile answers those questions in the 8th audio clip of the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series. She unravels the mysteries behind the OK Compost Certifications. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
Once again, you will feel the passion of my guest! Composting is one of those apparently simple subjects that leads to tireless conversation with Ese. In the context of April as Earth Month, this episode gives you the perfect opportunity to raise awareness on what we can and can’t bring back safely to the soil.
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WHERE TO FIND LOVE-ESE CHILE and HER COMPANY?
ABOUT LOVE-ESE CHILE from REGENERATIVE WASTE LABS
Dr. Love-Ese Chile is Managing Owner of circular waste research and consulting firm Regenerative Waste Labs. With her scientific background, Love-Ese has taken her expertise into the industry and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others. Recently named a 2024 Clean50 Emerging Leader, Love-Ese leads a team at the intersection of bioproducts, circular economy policy and organic waste recovery. She engages in projects to implement initiatives that add value to businesses and organizations that generate large volumes of organic waste. Love-Ese has worked with all levels of government, NGOs and businesses to facilitate action that drives the use and recovery of circular bioproducts within the Canadian economy.
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.
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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:
Remember to also listen to episode 52 about the Green Dot (Point Vert) and episode 53 about the Triman logo!
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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.
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:
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!
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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.
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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:
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!
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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.
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:
Spoiler alert: this one is still a young logo and fairly positive!
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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.
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:
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!
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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.
The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.