The Packology Podcast

The U.S. Plastics Pact brings together businesses, not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and research institutions that work together toward a common vision of a circular economy for plastics, as outlined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Initiative. This vision aims to ensure that plastics never become waste by eliminating the plastics we don’t need, innovating to ensure that the plastics we do need are reusable, recyclable, or compostable, and circulating all the plastic items we use to keep them in the economy and out of the environment.On this episode, we'll talk about:•What does US Plastic Pact trying to accomplish and what impact will it have?•Why do they think plastic is the most important issue to address?•What are the negative things that plastic packaging is doing right now to our world that the Plastic Pack is trying to solve?•What are the biggest challenges caused by the mismanagement of plastic waste?•Have other countries filled in the gap since China stopped buying our waste, or is it just staying here in the US and ending up in landfills?•Water bottles made of PET and milk jugs made of polyethylene are arguably the two most widely recyclable and approved items in the US•The shift in the investor mentality with more sustainable objectives, goals, and business model•What role the government will have in accomplishing a lot of these changes?•commending companies that have formed an organization, not just the companies, but everyone who signed on to the US Plastic Pact and made a voluntary commitment to openness.•Different viewpoints on the term Recyclable•Is it preferable to use plastic bottles over glass bottles in terms of climate change, if plastic bottles have a lower carbon footprint?Emily Tipaldo, with more than a decade of experience with plastics, recycling, and materials management, brings her skills of stakeholder engagement, industry expertise, and passion for reducing climate change to the U.S. Plastics Pact. The U.S. Plastics Pact is a solutions-driven consortium with more than 100 diverse businesses and organizations across the plastics value chain working to rethink the way we design, use, and reuse plastics, to create a path toward a circular economy for plastic in the United States. Through previous work with the research and consulting company MORE Recycling and the Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council, Emily built incredible knowledge and value chain connections that support her work today as Executive Director of the U.S. Plastics Pact.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 Emily on her website and connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn.Website: https://usplasticspact.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmTipLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emily-tipaldo-305b86aThe 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.

Jay Marks is a workplace strategist, looking at what happens at work and how to make work be a good place as it can be. He has a background in Organizational Development or Leadership Development, Leadership Training, and Organizational Psychology. He also worked as an Independent Consultant and worked with consulting companies and as a VP of organization development at a large corporation.On this episode, we'll talk about:•what are the main contributors or things that leaders or people in an organization can do to improve work•what has changed in the workplace in the last ten to twenty years?•how to find out or judge if a leader is being effective and if they are leading things in the right way•Psychological Safety•experiences of seeing a team or a project where people aren't on the same page•thoughts on people are getting more sensitive and more easily offended today than maybe in the past•emotional intelligence•when people become more comfortable or empowered in sharing their discomfort or when they have been offended•why many people are changing jobs•the alignment/balance between a leader and the teamJay Marks, Principal, is a workplace strategist with expertise in organization and leadership development. He’s helped leading organizations become better places to work. He has worked as Vice President of Management Learning and Organization Development at The Capital Group, a premier global investment management firm. While there, the firm grew from 600–9,600 employees. He learned a great deal about growth and growing pains, working with dispersed teams, and integrating new leaders into a rapidly evolving culture and business organization. In addition, he's assisted industry leaders in other sectors evolve their workplace culture, manage change and growth, and improve their overall employee experience—allowing them to retain and attract top talent.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 Jay on his website and connect with her on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Email.Website: https://www.jaymarksgroup.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaymarks1LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaymarksEmail: jaymarksgroup@gmail.comThe 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.

O'Neil as a consumer and accumulates a lot of waste and didn't know what to do with it. She knew that a lot of it, especially with more packaging moving towards being compostable, recyclable, and reusable that a lot of it could be disposed of more sustainably, but there was no direct solution and place to return that or really do much with. So that was where her idea for Cannachange started and giving consumers a more direct way to return that packaging and then from there just kind of turned into an app.On this episode, we'll talk about:The problem with cannabis packaging waste and how it all startedThe obstacles and challenges she experienced, particularly in obtaining dispensaries The challenges she encountered in bringing Cannachange to life, whether it was dispensary side, consumer engagement, or other issues What other aspects of cannabis and sustainability that she's interested in? When did she realize she was truly passionate about these topics? Her experience in creating an app and building an online platform that would connect so many people to recycled packaging, dispensaries, and everything else Her favorite quote from Taylor SwiftHer advice to young people, students, or professionals who are out of the workforce right now or who are just seeing problems all around them but don't have the courage, confidence, or desire to make the type of change she's trying to make.How can listeners support Cannachange and what she's trying to accomplish?O’Neil Rudolph is an entrepreneur with a passion for sustainability used to shift the Cannabis Industry. Advocate for Women, POC, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses. O’Neil Rudolph is the CEO of cannachange, a company that partners with dispensaries to issue credits to consumers for their sustainability efforts using their mobile app. She has a mission for increasing overall sustainability in the Cannabis Industry and making sustainability practices more accessible and easier for consumers to incorporate into everyday life.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=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about O’Neil on her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.Website: https://cannachange.co/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/oneil-rudolphThe 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.

Rosemary Coates was instrumental in establishing the Reshoring Institute, a non-profit dedicated to helping companies in deciding where they should manufacture, with a focus on bringing manufacturing back to the United States.  On this episode, we'll talk about: Rosemary Coates's background and the work she's doing at the Reshoring InstituteWhy companies are looking to shift manufacturing to the USAWhat was it about the pandemic that made companies consider reducing their risk or analyzing the risk tolerance? The pivotal shift in how companies think about inventory or the way they're manufacturing goods.Her thoughts on the impact of supply chain issues on packaging manufacturing, as well as the desire to bring that manufacturing back to the United States. Her most recent published book called 'Illegal Blacksmith" Companies that bring manufacturing back to the US and the impact on their businessWhat are the biggest mistakes or pitfalls that some companies make while trying to bring manufacturing back to the United States, or maybe fail in the process?When do most businesses approach her, when they're just getting started with the processes or after they've tried and failed to figure it out? Are there any states in the United States that are better or more suitable for manufacturing, or are there any that are less so? The impact of the partisan way that both sides have looked at US manufacturing or bringing things in, or is there a political party that has a more agreeable tone or approach?Her advice for young listeners students that either in the packaging field or business in general.and many more!Rosemary Coates is a highly-skilled executive with deep experience in corporate strategy and global operations. Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute and President of Blue Silk Consulting. She is a Global Supply Chain Architect and Strategist and author of five books: "42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China"​ (a Best Seller at Amazon.com); "42 Rules for Superior Field Service,"​ "The Reshoring Guidebook," and "Legal Blacksmith - How To Avoid and Defend Supply Chain Disputes." 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 Rosemary on her website and connect with her on Twitter and LinkedInWebsite: https://bluesilkconsulting.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rcoatesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarycoates/WordPress: https://rcoates.wordpress.com/ 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.

Charles Tschaggeny is a self-proclaimed hater and a judger of packaging.  So, I thought, we should chat! Turns out he really is, especially when it comes to overdone and elaborate packaging. He is against the amount of waste and potentially misleading information or marketing in the industry of packaging but in favor of functional core packaging that is necessary for products.On today's episode, we talked about:•The excessive demands of and the need for packaging in order to make people's lives "more convenient or easier"•Why aren't we recycling?•Charles Tschaggeny background in packaging, design, and development•With very much design and manufacturing background, at what point did he realize the purely functional standpoint in approaching packaging•Greenwashing•Why is it bad to capture more recycled content, process it, and use it?•When selecting packaging or choosing packaging materials, what are the little things that brands can potentially do to make things better?•Why manufacturing equipment is a bad thing?•What would he recommend working with or trying to change people's minds when it comes to old-school packaging?•What would it be the closest thing he could come up with to describe optimal packaging?Charles built his career as an engineer by being able to think outside the box. He graduated from the University of Utah with an MS and a BS in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on design, several patents, and a passion for problem-solving. Now, 15+ years in the industry have allowed him to build experience and refine his abilities through work in the fields of robotics, automation, product and process design, and system architecture.He has worked in the molecular diagnostics world for over 10 years and has become very knowledgeable about the diagnostics world including both the design of diagnostic products and their manufacture.When it comes to designing solutions, products, and processes, He is most interested in carving new paths by pursuing unique and innovative options.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 Charles on his website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Website: https://www.tschaggenydesign.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/chwitschLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/charlestschaggenyThe 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.

The work Mia Davis' done over at Credo with developing the sustainable packaging guidelines and the impact that had on brands and packaging suppliers and co-founder of a new company called PACT Collective, which deals with collecting beauty, packaging waste, and working with recyclers to turn that waste into something good and to keep it out of landfills and out of our oceans.On today's episode, we talked about:• The coming event of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition in San Francisco• What has Credo been up to in terms of packaging sustainability? A quick historical summary of everything that's gone on over the last few years?• How did she get to the point where packaging waste was going to be the focus versus carbon emissions and all other things out there?• The impact of sustainable packaging guidelines on brands, investors, employees, and on everything?• Pact Collective and the challenges with the recyclability of beauty waste• How Pact approach in making sure the collecting materials is going to be recycled or processed• How Pact navigate the challenges of transporting recycled material• The possibility of transitioning back to the milkman model as more consumers get okay with buying packaging in limited quantities and refilling it multiple times• Her advice for the brands right now about how should they communicate with their customers in terms of disposing of the product packaging in the most responsible way?• How most of the squeezable tubes is not recyclable?• A topic about sustainable packaging about which she recently learned and is passionate, but people are not talking about it enough• what would she recommend to the brands or packaging designer developer when they need to use plastic?• Is there anything she'd like to say to the listeners or the community, or anything we should touch on?Mia is the VP of Sustainability & Impact at Credo Beauty, the largest clean beauty retailer. Mia created the Credo Clean Standard, including the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines-- retail's strongest "clean" formula and packaging standards.Mia co-founded the new nonprofit membership organization Pact Collective to start to make a dent in hard-to-recycle beauty waste, and to bring beauty stakeholders together to move toward circularity.Mia was on the founding team at Beautycounter, where she developed the company's stance on safety, including the industry-leading "Ingredient Selection Process," and led sustainability and social responsibility efforts.Mia is a big-picture thinker and a DO-er, a strategic leader and activist committed to systemic equity. She's a confident, compelling communicator and moving public speaker, capable of delivering complex information to diverse audiences.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 Mia on her website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Website: https://www.miadavis.info/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nontoxicissexyLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/mia-davis-ba0b213The 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.

Going to the grocery store with his father inspired Jonathan Quinn's interest in packaging. He now works for a company called PREGIS and one of the products they specialized in is FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FILM, the sustainability of the material, and the complexity of plastics in general.On today's episode, we talked about:How Jonathan's packaging journey started with family historyWhat was it about the packaging or the type of formats in which he was working with that grabbed his attention?His definition of what this kind of sustainability means to him in terms of packaging, particularly flexible packaging filmWhat are his sustainability pillars the recyclability of flexible films, in terms of the materials and the waste streamDealing with the simplicity of consumers' awareness of the benefits of plastics in today's society.The fact that almost all of the plastic bags and flexible packaging is not captured and not recycled is a major problemThoughts on plastic-wrapped bananasThe implications on food waste generated by eliminating plastic are far worse for the environment and greenhouse gas emissions.Getting to know more about Pregis and what they are trying to accomplishJonathan Quinn is the Director of Market Development and Sustainability at Pregis, where he leads the market segmentation strategy development and execution along with all facets of flexible packaging sustainability focused on providing innovative products and services that Protect, Preserve, & Inspyre. He joined Pregis in June of 2021. He is widely recognized as an expert in the areas of Packaging Sustainability, consumer insight, and the voice of consumers associated with packaging. He has been conducted extensive consumer research on the e-Commerce and consumer packaged goods sectors. Prior to joining Pregis, He most recently held Marketing leadership roles at NOVA Chemicals. Additionally, He held sales leadership and business development roles at Illinois Tool Works Zip-Pak division, the COESIA Group, and Multisorb Technologies.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 Jonathan on her website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Website: https://www.pregis.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JQuinnPackagedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jquinnpackaged/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jquinnpackaged/?hl=enThe 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.

Vanessa is co-founder and CEO of Oceanworks, the largest global marketplace for recycled plastic materials and products. Oceanworks platform provides brands with easy access to trusted regional recyclers to accelerate recycled plastic offtake, keep plastic out of the ocean, and reduce demand for new virgin materials. Oceanworks serves 100s of brands and offers 100s of thousands of tons of supply annually. OceanWorks specializes in PCR plastic resins that have been either taken from the ocean or grabbed before they get to the ocean. They have created a streamlined and functional website where companies that want to use the PCR plastic, Ocean bound certified material can easily get samples tested at the manufacturing facilities and brought to the market.On this episode, we talked about:·    OceanWorks beginning·    The growing demand for recycled materials, and even within that, there are sub-sectors of opportunity, such as ocean-bound plastic, that are actually meeting a need.·    How OceanWorks takes ocean-bound or ocean waste recycled plastics either before it enters the ocean or, in some situations, after it has entered the ocean.·    The big difference between ocean-bound PCR and ocean waste plastic from a quality standpoint and the difficulty of gathering and recycling the material, where it is reused.·    The misunderstanding about the difference between ocean waste and ocean-bound PCR.·    The impact on local coastal communities as they gather up different materials.·    How materials are collected from local areas, etc.·    The continuing demand for PCR and especially ocean-bound PCR as more brands become interested.·    The major roadblocks or challenges for brands and packaging manufacturers include transitioning away from land-based packaging and toward ocean-based packaging.·    Success story of a brand being able to switch over to ocean-bound plastics and how that change went·    What the future looks like for Oceanworks·    Thoughts on blockchain, tokenization, and the impact that going to have on potentially the circularity of plastic materials, especially plastic.·    How people assume putting into the recycled bin, only to discover that it is nearly never recycled·    Thoughts on how people can help out, whether it's keeping plastic out of the ocean or using the content or just thinking about the whole kind of issue, and advice for brands manufacturers.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 Vanessa on her website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Website: https://oceanworks.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vgreencolemanLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-green-coleman/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. 

Mushroom packaging is one of the sustainable packaging solutions. It is 100% biodegradable and renewable. In this episode, We discuss how surviving a massive fire in southern California in 2018, as well as the recovery and building of Paradise Packaging, which is poised to become one of the most significant mushroom packaging companies on the west coast.So, why mushrooms for packaging? What’s the production processing and the life cycle in general?You don’t want to miss this episode!Ciaran McCarthy, an eco-warrior with a background in botany and mycology (study of fungi) is the Co-Founder of Paradise Packaging Co., Founded in 2019 and within the first few months of 2021 have produced 34 tons. 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=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about Ciaran and the Paradise Packaging  Co., on their website and connect on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Website: https://www.paradisepackaging.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradisepackaging/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paradise_PackLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaran-mccarthy-2391a51b7/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.

How Soraya's got into packaging and what brought her into it, as well as what drives her and some of her core values. In today's episode, we talked about:·        How does the process work (step by step) with Paperlux Studio·        The importance of having physical samples in the production process·        Her advice on young packaging designers who were early on in their career·        How traveling impacted her and her approach to working with others or designing.·        Which countries have stood out to her and which have been her favorites or the most artistic or inspiring? ·        When it comes to a business, how do you navigate the complexities of working with your wife/husband? ·        "Love it, Change it, Leave it", Soraya says of her favorite saying. ·        Why we all need to look into directions of things being more tangible or why we should still keep a lookout for the crafts·        Making sustainable solutions more affordable for small brands business Soraya Kuehne is the Managing Director of Paperlux Studio, a Hamburg-based design studio that firmly believes in the value of all things tangible, while not losing sight of the digital world. With her husband, Max, who is Creative Director of Paperlux Studio, Soraya's experience is in both founding and print, which is a great fit for their work together.  In addition to large corporations, they also work with family-owned businesses and high-end brands from around the world.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothers Follow 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 Soraya on her website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Website: https://www.paperlux.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorayakuehne/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/sorayakuehne Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soraya-kuehne-59a7221a/  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.