The Packology Podcast

Charles is in charge of new business development and venture capital investment in Henkel Adhesive Technologies. I admire his approach to sustainability and packaging, and with his years of experience and knowledge, I think it's something worth paying attention to.On this episode, we'll talk about:How did Charles end up in his current position at Henkel?What have been some of the most significant changes or advancements, or types of challenges that he has witnessed during the last 30 years?Plastic BankDoes he believe that any of the plastic producers or brands should be involved in developing a more robust waste system to deal with the waste that they are partially or entirely responsible for producing in the first place?What is he most excited about or where does he think the greatest innovation will come from as we are looking at the current situation and looking toward the future?What are his thoughts on reusable or refillable packaging options that are becoming popular?Has he kind of seen that gap as well between the interest and the desire for change, but the reality is significantly less?With the desire for more sustainable packaging and cleaner earth, what does he think the future is going to look like? What is a mass balance?Sequestration issueDr. Charles W. Paul, Vice President – Technology, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, is responsible for technology assessments for M&A and Venturing, and supports Open Innovation within North America for the R&D teams.Since joining Henkel in 1988 he has held a number of positions within R&D. His experience covers almost all categories of adhesive and wide ranging applications: from jet engines to hair spray, polyimides to starch. Chuck holds over 50 US patents and coauthored numerous publications including five book chapters on adhesives.Chuck has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley, College of Chemistry.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media! :arrow_down:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Charles:Website: https://www.henkel-tech.ventures/Email: charles.paul@henkel.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charles-chuck-paul-35a37018The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Lynn Power spent 30 years in advertising and marketing and loved it for a long time. She was running an agency and became the CEO of a large company, but she wasn't loving it so much anymore, so she decided to become an entrepreneur.  On this episode, we'll talk about:What was it that she didn't like, or was there anything on the entrepreneurial side that was pulling her away?Has the marketing and advertising industry changed a little bit?Is the push for data analytics preventing that type of creative genius moment or the opportunity to do something new and innovative?When did she decide to go out on her own and establish her own business?The Conscious Beauty CollectiveMasami HaircareDoes she believe that activities like this will become more common as smaller independent brands or even other industries come together and pull their resources?What was her vision for designing and selecting their packaging, and how did she make that decision?Why she doesn't want to skimp on the package?What direction does she see clean beauty/conscious beauty taking? Does she think it's in a good spot right now? Does she think it's just a lot of marketing and promotion, or is there really something there?Lynn is a longtime ad agency executive (formerly CEO of J. Walter Thompson NY) with a love for beauty. Her career has spanned the top ad agencies in the world (BBDO, McCann, Grey, Ogilvy & Mather are just a few) as well as some of the most iconic brands (American Express, Pizza Hut, Campari, Hershey's). She's been fortunate to work on many global beauty brands, including Gillette, Clinique, L'Oreal, Nexxus, Vichy, La Roche-Posay and St. Ives.  She loves building teams, reinventing cultures and creating disruption. For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/ Find out more about Lynn on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.Website: https://www.lovemasami.com/https://www.isledenature.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-power-02b8904/ The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Deanna Utroske is one of the most respected critical thinkers in the cosmetics and personal care industry today. She began her career in cosmetics and personal care as a news writer for cosmeticsdesign.com, a trade media publication. She covered cosmetics news, personal care ingredients, and, of course, packaging, which is an important topic in the publication where she worked for several years before becoming the editor of cosmeticsdesign.com for many years as well. She continues to do all that thinking and writing today as an independent contractor.On this episode, we'll talk about:What does she think of the most interesting things about the beauty industry that she gravitated toward or was interested in as a person?Since the ingredients side is the evolution of clean beauty and clean ingredients, how are those changing the world right now?What are her thoughts on sustainable packaging, as well as sustainability and beauty packaging?Her advice or points on how brands could communicate with customers regarding their packaging or products?Her advice or suggestions for those who want to get picked up or featured?Her thoughts on how important social media is or what role she thinks social media will continue to play as the beauty industry evolves?Has the world of beauty reached its saturation point?Deanna Utroske, Formerly Editor of CosmeticsDesign.com, she is a sought-after public speaker, addressing beauty business audiences in Paris, London, Bologna, Amsterdam, Barcelona, New York City, Las Vegas, and LA as well as viewers around the world via zoom and video.Her writing and commentary appears in trade, business, and consumer media: NewBeauty Magazine, Beauty Store Business Magazine, Beauty Industry Report, Beauty Independent, Luxe Packaging Insight, CoveyClub.com, CEW.org, Stylist.fr,  womansday.com, The Huffington Post, PBS Media Shift, Yahoo! Finance, and AdWeek (Publishing Executive). And she’s regularly invited to share her perspective on the cosmetics and personal care industry with market strategy firms and their clients.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Deanna on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter.Website: https://www.deannautroske.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannautroske/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannautroskeThe views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022

Jennifer Benolken came to packaging by accident during her collegiate years. She doesn't have a packaging engineering degree, so she went to Kettering University in a five-year program. She just fell in love with the packaging during her entire Coop experience and ever since she has always gone back to packaging sterilization and labeling. On this episode, we'll talk about:What was it about that specific part of the packaging that excites her?What's her specific role at Dupont right now?ISO 11 607 and ISO 16 775.What are the most fascinating parts that she finds about working with medical devices and packaging?Is she seeing any great innovations or new trajectories in the medical device manufacturing packaging world right now?Is sustainability in the medical world going to become the main priority in the foreseeable future?The Institute of Packaging Professionals or IOPPWhat are the goals of some of these committees in IOPP? Is it just going to create a platform where discussion can happen or are there some objectives? IOPP's new fundamentals course will be offered.What are her thoughts on leadership, career development, and how to cultivate a personal brand?What she has to share with the audience?Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and her master’s degree in International Management. Jen has worked in the medical device community since 1991 in a variety of packaging roles – packaging, labeling, and sterilization engineer in operations and R&D, flexible packaging sales representative, and manager of packaging engineering and labeling groups. She is currently the sub-committee chairperson for ASTM F02.50, Package Design and Development, as well as co-chair for AAMI’s ST/WG 7, Packaging Working Group. Jen is an active member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). She is also on the Board of Directors and is Vice Chair on its Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC). She works with downstream customers at medical device and pharmaceutical organizations, providing education and answering questions about Tyvek® packaging and sterilization using her wide range of knowledge.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Jennifer on her on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbenolken/

Ben Stern, founded Nohbo which is on a mission to literally get rid of unnecessary plastics. It is by simply converting the existing personal care packages to a pod-friendly packaging format. Therefore, saving thousands of pounds of water, plastic, and preservatives! Nohbo has been featured in Shark Tank and Mark Cuban invested in his business.Learn more about the fascinating multiple patents of technology and how to get involve with the company!Benjamin Stern founded Nohbo as a passion project freshmen year of high school, after learning about the insanely destructive impacts of most single-use plastics. Nohbo made waves with an appearance on Shark Tank, and went on to secure a deal with Mark Cuban. Today, Ben leads a team of mission-driven beauty and personal care experts that are determined to rid the world of unnecessary plastics. Partner with CPG's and hotels to convert existing lines into podded solutions, collaboratively making products that melt away and leave no trace behind. Nohbo has 3 issued patents. For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Ben Stern:  Website: http://www.nohbo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-stern-746812a4/The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Ashley Pradhan and Cierra Valor built a platform that integrates with brands and retailers' websites to dynamically score their products based on their sustainability. Scores are expressed on a 1-10 scale so that customers can simply take in that information and easily discover products that match their values. On this episode, we'll talk about:Everything about In Bold Print, what it does, where it fits in, and what value it adds.How likely is it that companies will share complete disclosure, all of the information that you'll need to create this final number?There are some adverse relationships between different sustainable goals and different types of packaging. How have they navigated through when glass has a larger carbon footprint than plastics but is viewed as being more sustainable at the end of its life? Have they taken any of these things that are a little more complicated and reduced them to a number or two?What have been some of the biggest learnings or the biggest obstacles they have had to go through?What is their background schooling or work experience that brought them into this new venture?What more would they like to share about In Bold Print, where it is now and where it is going in the future?What is their hierarchy for the most sustainable types of packaging and the least sustainable types based on their analysis and the different examples or samples that they have researched?How much of a difference does that make in terms of the final score of a sustainability score for that specific piece of a package?How have they balanced the difference between focusing on carbon emissions and packaging waste for the product's packaging and ingredients?In Bold Print was founded by Ashley Pradhan and Cierra Valor. During quarantine, Ashley and Cierra, like many, had a lot of time to look inward and do some reflecting—mostly about their place in, and contributions to, this world they are living in. Ashley and Cierra talked a lot about the desire they had to contribute more, research more, know more, and BE more. The problem? There’s information everywhere that you have to sort through. It’s just not easy. So they decided to put their backgrounds in data and technology to good use.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Ashley and Cierra on their website and connect with them on LinkedIn.Website: https://inboldprint.co/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cierravalorLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashley-pradhanThe views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

She began her career in the 1970s with Este Lauder, where she worked for many years in marketing and product development, before moving on to L'Oreal until establishing her own company, The Young Group. She has been in the world of sustainability, beauty and products, product development, and packaging. She just has a wealth of knowledge and experience to impart to the entire industry. On this episode, we'll talk about:Her journey of being in the beauty industry, like what first attracted her to the space and why she stayed for as long as she did?That emotional connection to a buying decision. Does she think that's one of the reasons why Indie beauty brands have had such a successful run over the last 5, or 10 years, whereas bigger brands may have had a harder time connecting with consumers?What kind of that emotional secret sauce to building a brand, being an indie beauty, and interacting with your consumers on a more personal level on social media? Can a big company acquire it and then scale a brand successfully?Her decision to create her own company, the Young group. What is the backstory and what does it do?What have been some of the biggest important lessons she has learned in her years of product development and marketing, or perhaps the importance of packaging and how it has played a role in all of the work that she has done?We see a lot of brand marketing to customers that are honest and transparent about what packaging is and what they should do with it at the end of life. Has she seen the big shift on the brand side from a marketing and communicating side?What advice does she give to students and young professionals that into the product development world?Karen Young has been a key player in the beauty industry for decades. She founded her global beauty marketing business, The Young Group, in 1999. Young is inspiring the next generation of beauty executives by teaching at SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology. Her passion for developing innovative products and effective marketing strategies continues.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Karen on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.Website: https://www.theyounggroupny.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-young-704738/The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

We'll get to know more about Cory Connors, host of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast, and other interesting facts about him.On this episode, we'll talk about:Why is he concerned about sustainable packaging?What is one of his greatest fears when he considers our children's future living and going through life? What does he think is at stake here?Cory Connors' advice to his younger version of himself and some of the biggest challenges he had back then helped him get through.What are some of his biggest pet peeves that he has come across in the sustainable packaging world?What has been the biggest kind of opposition? or the people that may have the most to lose when it comes to sustainable packaging solutions. Where does he think this resistance to change is coming from?What piece of information would he want to share that he hasn't been able to do on other platforms?Blockchain and Web 3 in the context of packaging, sustainability, circularity, upcycling, and traceability. What does he think is going to happen? Who does he think are going to be the players who are going to help move forward?What does his favorite quote from Adam Peek mean to him?Cory Connors has been a packaging professional for his entire adult life. Right out of high school, he started making boxes at a Weyerhaeuser plant in Oregon. He paid my way through college with corrugated production! That early experience prepared him for the next 19 years at Landsberg ORORA, and he now guides clients through the complete design and packaging process. For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Cory on his website, personal blog and connect with him on LinkedIn.Website: http://www.landsberg.com/Personal Blog: https://sustainablepackaging.buzzsprout.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Kate is a fourth-generation machinist and Stanford University engineering Ph.D. Her research and private consulting practice focus on matching medical innovation with the manufacturing technologies needed to develop, test and manufacture them.On this episode, we'll talk about:What are some of the ways that medical device packaging differs from the packaging we encounter on a daily basis?the very critical functions that packaging actually performs and making sure that the device works the way it's supposed to.What are the other changes she has seen in the last couple of years as the world has battled against COVID?Have there been certain parts of the packaging value chain that have been more difficult to trace?What is unique or special about the labeling requirements in medical device packaging or the different considerations that must be made?How does medical device packaging help against all of the different counterfeits and fakes out there? the significant role of packaging in this.Sustainability and packaging have been a big topic. Has it also kind of been a part of the medical device packaging world?How to accomplish all of these things and still try to save pennies on the packaging? Packaging is expensive in developed nations around the world. In comparison to the actual drug, it's quite low. Is this true or untrue?Her advice or thoughts for the packaging industry as a whole as they're thinking about the medical device packaging industry.DYAD EngineeringWhat does her favorite quote from Steven Johnson mean to her?Dr. Katherine J. Stephenson is an engineer, researcher, public speaker and writer with over 20 years and 60+ products worth of design and development experience. She has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and has developed and taught multiple classes and workshops in medical device innovation. She is particularly passionate about the ways manufacturing technologies can support and even drive innovation in medical devicesFor more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media! :arrow_down:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Kate on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.Website: https://www.dyadengineering.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyadengineering/The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

Elizabeth launched her company five years ago, and it was then that she decided to work as a consultant for manufacturing companies, putting her recycling experience to good use. Her idea was to go and assist them and get the best describe recycling out there for better processes.On this episode, we'll talk about:What are some of the things that companies need the most amount of help with?Her view on the circular economy and what people need to know about it.a recent example of something that functions within the circular modelhow would she define the value of waste and how important is it to circularity?Mast Scrap Management Advisors' four main pillarsWhat does she think the future holds for the circular economy?Her advice to either individual consumers or businesses that are currently developing packaging for their products?Her advice to everyoneMAST founder and an Industrial Scrap Specialist, Elizabeth Muñoz-Lebaron was born in the U.S. and raised in Mexico. As a teenager, she helped her father with his family's lead smelting business. After six years at Shapiro Metals, Elizabeth decided to revive MAST. Joining forces with her trusted mentors and a network of recycling professionals, she turned her attention again to the manufacturing and maquiladora industry. Her top priority, besides her family, is to help clients to embrace the revenue potential of their by-products and design recycling programs that achieve higher value.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media! :arrow_down:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Elizabeth on her website and connect with her on Email and LinkedIn.Website: http://www.scrapadvisors.com/Email: elizabeth@scrapadvisors.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mastscrapdvisorsThe views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.