Katie Ireland of CRB joins us to discuss key considerations for optimizing packaging line efficiency.

Adam Rosinsky and Lucian Lee of Super73 join us to discuss their collaboration with Adept Group to improve the reliability and sustainability of their electric bike packaging.

Wendell Simonson of EcoProducts joins us for a discussion of sustainably-sourced and compostable packaging for the food service industry, along with the challenges the U.S. faces in expanding access to commercial composting that accepts packaging and food waste.

In this episode of Unpacking Excellence, Daniel Beardsworth is joined by co-hosts MJ Werlein and Ravi Buddhdew for a conversation with Franzisca Trautman of Glass Half Full NOLA, a glass recycling co-op. Franzisca tells us about how she and her co-founder started the organization, the challenges of recycling glass and the process of turning material that would have ended up in a landfill it into sand that can be used to restore New Orleans's coastline or a variety of other more positive outcomes.  

In this episode of Unpacking Excellence, Daniel Beardsworth is joined by MJ Werlein and Ravi Buddhdew for a wide-ranging conversation with Lisa Pellegrino from the Center for EcoTechnology about recycling, landfills, circularity, the challenges of compostable packaging and food waste.

Bob Hawkinson from Green IP/Recede Bioplastics joins us for a discussion of plastic pollution, microplastics and his company's bioplastic material, which was designed for agricultural applications but may also have potential for use in many other industries.

In this episode of Unpacking Excellence, Daniel Beardsworth speaks with Senior Manager, Karen Hagerman from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to discuss extended producer responsibility or EPR and its reach, history, impact, and future considerations. 

Loop's reusable packaging is being adopted across the globe, giving companies a viable option to create a circular economy. Hear from Loop's, Kelsey Moffitt on the recent achievements, future direction and goals of the Loop program. 

When we think about the circular economy, we might be limiting our thinking to end of life. the Consortium for Waste to Syngas has some incredibly useful information on ways to potentially create a truly circular economy. 

Due to supply chain interruptions that were highlighted by the recent pandemic, many companies are looking to move their packaging operations closer to home. Our digital expert, Andre Schultz discusses key considerations for avoiding pitfalls during this process in our recent podcast.