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What a month it has been for the Good Garbage Podcast team! The team attended the Rethinking Materials Summit in London and we're still not over how incredibly insightful the whole experience was! The Summit gave us a chance do one of those rare in person recordings with Scott Bolin, the founder of TerraSafe Materials and President of DisSolves.Scott has such a diverse background, having explored literature and history before dabbling with various entrepreneurial ventures. From absorbent materials for the hygiene industry to founding Next Century Spirits, a liquor company - he has truly done it all! With TerraSafe, he now works on solving the challenge of translating an idea to application and then to a business. They have had recent success with Dissolves, which is now in the commercial space with laundry detergent packaging. This is a wide ranging and thought-provoking discussion which has something for everyone working in the regenerative packaging space! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!linktr.ee/goodgarbageDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
The Good Garbage team is always excited to have a guest give us a customer's perspective on sustainable packaging, and that's what we have for you in this episode! Maddie Hamann is the co-founder of Pacha, a gluten-free organic bread. Their ingredients are sourced from regenerative agriculture, and their bread is packaged in a home compostable bread bag. With brands, big and small, complaining about the sustainable packaging technology not having enough viable options for mass production, Pacha's sheer determination to be an eco-conscious brand at its core is what makes them stand apart.In this episode, we not only learn about Pacha's brand values, but also hear about Maddie Hamann's fascinating career transition - from studying civil engineering to oceanography and then pivoting to starting a gluten free bread business with her partner and three other co-founders – and why she calls herself a “Renaissance Woman”.Listen in to this episode to learn about how Pacha went out of its way to ensure all their ingredients are sourced from regenerative farmland only and what are the overall financial, moral, and even marketing implication of choosing to be an eco-conscious business owner. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!linktr.ee/goodgarbageDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
For years, Simone Schuppan incorporated smalls habits in her daily life for adhering to a more sustainable lifestyle - whether it be using public transport or avoiding single use plastic. Little did she know though that her work would also become all about sustainability!When the pandemic hit and forced her to reassess her professional choices, it was clear to her that she wanted to do something that aligned with her values. This is how she became the Founder and Managing Partner of c2Impact. With c2impact, Simone believes in putting her expertise in research and marketing skills to good use by helping companies demonstrate how their greentech solutions are not only a sustainable choice, but also a profitable one for businesses.This episode is a must listen for greentech businesses across the board! A genuine masterclass in understanding how to customise your company's pitch to appeal to the customers! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!linktr.ee/goodgarbageDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
It took 75 episodes for us to get someone from Eastern Europe, and we couldn't have asked for a better representative! Angela Ivanova, the co-Founder & CEO at LAM'ON, is a Bulgaria based entrepreneur who is working along with Gergana Stancheva and Philip Ublekov to create a bio-based and compostable thermal laminating film.Currently in the final stages of development, their film provides a sustainable alternative to commonly used plastic for paper and cardboard applications and packaging foils for garments, cosmetics, food and book covers.Angela's personal journey is an inspirational one - of someone who's worked in the printing industry, sick and tired of the plastic she saw in and around her work, which eventually led to the environmentalist in her taking over and deciding to make a change.Listen and learn! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!linktr.ee/goodgarbageDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
Hello, hello! From a software engineer to the founder of a compostable packaging company, the story of Rich Cohen, our guest for this episode is the stuff of biopics! An environmentalist and problem solver at core, Rich was traveling on his sabbatical when he realised that plastic had reached even the most remote corners of the world. This is what led to him founding Elevate Packaging as a solution to this pervasive problem.His unique perspective of looking at things on a macro circular level is what makes him stand apart. Not only did his company make compostable packaging covering pretty much all the components from labels to tableware to gloves, but they also went on to partner up with Compost Stewardship Institute. This is to ensure their products end up in compost bins - where they belong - through their EPR takeback program.So tune in to hear about how he aims to eliminate a billion pounds of plastic annually and why he thinks the best thing for the planet would be for companies like his to go out of business! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! linktr.ee/goodgarbageDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! Are you ready to geek out over biochemistry and compostable polymers with us? Well, you better be! Cause we have Dr. Evan White joining us to talk about the incredible work he's doing as the Director of The BiosenaticSM Lab. This analytical lab is part of the University of Georgia's New Materials Institute and provides essential insights into product safety and biodegradability.In this episode, Evan talks about the work he does with industry partners to aid and advance specialized product development with a focus around compostable polymer architectures. So tune in and learn about the wonderful world of biopolymers from the expert himself! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! linktr.ee/goodgarbage Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
Hello, hello! Here's a riddle - What do Methane and Mangoes have in common? We'll have to ask Molly Morse and find out! CEO and co-founder of Mango Materials, Molly is working to produce biodegradable plastics (PHA) made from waste biogas that are economically competitive with conventional oil-based plastics. Her journey from a civil engineer to doing her PhD in bio-based materials is inspiring to say the least! It also set her up to become an entrepreneur and work towards changing the regenerative packaging landscape. A women-led company, Molly along with Allison Pieja Anne Schauer-Gimenez, started Mango Materials to turn their academic research into a reality. Mango Materials, named after their favorite fruit, has developed a way to turn methane gas into a form of biodegradable plastics as a pellet! Tune in to find out how they take this green gas and turn it into PHA pellets that are now being used in injection mouldings, fibres and food packaging! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! linktr.ee/goodgarbage Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
Hello, hello! We're continuing strong in 2025 as we welcome the CEO of Blue Ocean Closures, Lars Sandberg in our second episode of this year! With a mechanical engineering background and a speciality in paper and pulp, Lars used his expertise in fibre to create cellulose bases closures. These cellulose fibers are strong, biobased and biodegradable and do not leave behind any microplastics when breaking down in nature. In this episode, we discuss at length the barrier technology, durability and dispersion coating of these closures. Scalability is one of their main features and we discuss the experience and challenges of working with industry bigwigs like Absolut, Coca Cola, and L'oreal! Tune in to get an insight into the development of these biobased closures and the journey of the man behind it all - Lars Sandberg! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! linktr.ee/goodgarbage Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! We couldn't have asked for a better guest to kick off the new year as we welcome 2025's first guest Susan Thoman on our podcast! She brings with her 3 decades worth of wisdom and as the Managing Director of Compost Manufacturing Alliance, her insights in the field of composting and certifications are unparalleled. We talk about her incredible journey and the motivation behind her efforts to bring about a change in the composting landscape in the US. We also discuss the certification process at CMA and why it's so important to bring together all stakeholders to minimize greenwashing and contamination. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! linktr.ee/goodgarbage Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review
Hello, hello! We're joined by bug expert and patent machine Mounir Izallalen in this episode. An expert in microbiology and it's applications to provide solutions to real life problems, he's currently working on creating compostable food packaging solutions with Eastman's brand Aventa. With Cellulose Acetate being the main ingredient used to create Aventa's sustainable packaging, Mounir does a a deep dive to explain the biochemistry and their products' practical applications in the current market. His insights on how Eastman is on the cusp of making a paradigm shift in the field of sustainability and (molecular) recycling leave us excited for their next innovations! Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! linktr.ee/goodgarbage Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ✍️
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! What happens when a priest and an art director get together and start their own company? They create a sustainable and ethical gourmet chocolate company that's taking the world of cocoa lovers by a storm! Join Ved Krishna as he unravels the riveting journeys of chocolate connoisseur and creative visualiser, Jeanyves Verdu and a salt of the earth priest and real estate agent, Norman Rice. We talk about their love for all things chocolate and how together along with one of the world's best chocolatier Frédéric Cassel, they created the aptly named ethical gourmet chocolate brand – “Chocolat-e”. Sustainability plays a huge role in this delicious chocolate's packaging and branding. And on this episode, we'll get the unique insight of approaching sustainable packaging from a client's perspective. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ✍️
Hello, hello! In today's episode we welcome a dear friend and a chemistry nerd through and through - Sanjay Monie - who brings with him a treasure trove of in-depth knowledge in the field of material science! We talk about his experience of over two decades in the field of inks and coatings industry and how he has combined this expertise with his strategic decision making skills and applied it in the sustainable packaging industry as the Global Strategy and Market Development Manager at Kemira Growth Accelerator. If you're a start up in the field of sustainability, then you absolutely must give this episode a listen, as Sanjay talks passionately about how he's looking to scale up start-ups that intend on leaving the world a better place through their innovative solutions, especially in the sustainable packaging industry. So join us as we unravel the personal influences and the inspiring professional journey of Sanjay Monie! Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! linktr.ee/goodgarbage Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ✍️
An entrepreneur with an endless thirst for finding a solution to the unknown, Scott Segal found his calling when he went back to his roots and decided to find a solution to the billions of pizza boxes ending up in landfills. The “barrier” which prevented these boxes from being biodegradable is polyethylene and that's where JANUS comes into the picture. With sheer will power and determination, Scott's company J & J Green Paper was able to find an ingenious solution inspired by the organic barriers used in lipsticks! How you ask? Well for that, you'll have to join Ved Krishna in understanding how Scott Segal made the impossible possible with JANUS – his propriety backyard compostable barrier formulation.Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review. Good Garbage Episode 66 Presented by Pakka
She calls herself an energy ball who helps propel businesses to the next stage and we couldn't agree more! Our guest for this episode, Jenny Garbis, is a Business Consultant, Growth Marketer, PR person, Lead Generator and more all rolled into one ☄️
A disruptor in the food packaging industry before it became a buzzword, Ralph Bianculli is a force to reckon with. Inspired by his son's depleting health in the mid 1990s, he invested in research to find solutions to manufacture food packaging using materials that are “respectful to the environment” From being an integral part of a company that was at one point the biggest distributors of foam cups to now running Emerald Ecovations that produces “Tree Free” and “Plastic Free” disposable food service, sanitation, and every day paper products - his journey is nothing short of inspirational. Join Ved Krishna in decoding what motivates this industry pioneer now more than ever to manufacture, motivate and educate in the field of sustainable packaging. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review. Good Garbage Episode 64 Presented by Pakka
It was eight years ago when Ved met Gary and Richard for the first time in Australia. Their commitment to customers, and business were inspiring, and years later they would make the list of must-have guests on the Good Garbage podcast. Today, with Gary as the CEO and Richard the Founder of Biopak, they have made amazing progress in Australia and the rest of the world. Enjoy this conversation with two of Ved's heroes, who have made a huge impact in the world of sustainable food service ware. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review. Good Garbage Episode 63 Presented by Pakka
World Centric has done so much for the compostables industry, and inspired Ved in his journey as well. Having them on the show was a no-brainer - but what we learned was so much more than we expected. The paths that resource recovery managers Elly Ventura and Erin Levine have followed are so exciting - and a must listen. They even started their own podcast, More Than A Fork. Enjoy this conversation. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review. Good Garbage Episode 62 Presented by Pakka
When it comes to thinking about sustainability - and more specifically, sustainability goals around plastic reduction, we knew that Sander Defruyt, the Lead of the New Plastics Economy Initiative at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation was the person to talk to.Sander took such a systems approach to all the issues - and talked on so many important topics, like the global plastics treaty, the challenges recycling causes, and his team's mission to transform the global economy to a circular economy. Enjoy this conversation!Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review.Good Garbage Episode 61Presented by Pakka
It's not often you get to speak with an influential customer and a key supplier - at the same time! We had that opportunity this week when Ciara Lamia, the Director of Supply Chain at Burgerville, and Beau Whitney, the CEO of Everyday Hemp, joined Ved on #GoodGarbage! Enjoy this conversation about how Burgerville became a sustainable leader - and how Beau joined the team. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 60 Presented by Pakka
Shaun Miller is the Senior Director of Operations and Sustainability for Envita Solutions. Envita is a fourth generation family owned business that helps companies build a strategy around waste. In North America today Envita Solutions has approximately 4,000 customer facilities. Of those customer facilities, 60% of the 1.5 million tons of waste they manage goes to landfill diversions or other recycling means. Shaun talks about this and more - we are super impressed by how customer centric they are, and hope you will learn as much as we did from this conversation. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 59 Presented by Pakka
Cellulotech CEO Romain Metivet met Ved at a Hack Food Summit - where an unexpected conversation around packaging started - and a year later - has continued on the Good Garbage podcast. Learn about Romain's journey to Cellulotech - and why the work they're doing has us excited. Cellulotech is a leading material science company dedicated to unlocking the full potential of cellulose in order to replace billions of tonnes of unsustainable and harmful materials. Their process treats cellulose-based materials and provides them with barriers to external elements (water, oil, oxygen and vapor) while preserving their repulpability, compostability and biodegradability properties. It can competitively replace plastic linings, waxes or harmful chemicals such as PFAS. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 58 Presented by Pakka
How is it possible after everything Sian talked about in part 1 - that the plastic crisis could be a gift? You'll have to listen to A Plastic Planet & PlasticFree.com CEO Sian Sutherland in part 2 of her conversation with Ved to find out. You'll also hear all of her companies beliefs and why they are so important - plus finally, what Sian thinks Good Garbage is. And if you're interested in the stats and information Sian brings up in this interview - here is more information: On plastic in soil On chemicals in plastic Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 57 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! The moment you hear Sian Sutherland, Plastic Planet & PlasticFree.com CEO start speaking - you know change is coming. Change of the acceptance of the world we live in - where plastic is everywhere, and so many have accepted pollution, or a solution of recycling. Sian says it like it is - recycling is a myth. It cannot be our answer. If you want to feel motivated to make change - and to make it in the right direction, listen to this episode of Good Garbage. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 56 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! This is a very special episode - as we have are first in-person interview - straight from the headquarters of Notpla in London - it's their Co-Founder and Co-CEO Pierre Paslier! We've been huge fans of Pierre's for a long time, so having him on the show is such an honor. To hear him talk about how Notpla started, why he chose seaweed, and what he believes the future of materials is - was such an exciting experience. Enjoy this conversation! Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 55 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! We all know the importance of end of use in compostable products - so we decided to go straight to the source! This week it's Jennifer Trent, the president and Linda Norris Waldt, the Deputy Director, of the US Composting Council. We can't overstate the importance of communication between the compostable packaging industry and composters themselves! Their joy and excitement for their work shines through in this episode. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 54 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! Joining us on Good Garbage this week - we have the CEO & CRO of WinCup, Brad Laporte and Michael Winters. We knew we had to have them on the show when we saw their product, Phade straws. Made from PHA and inspired from the infamous straw in a turtle's nose video - we were inspired by their brand. But as the conversation went on, we learned so much more. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 53 Presented by Pakka
Introducing - Good Garbage News! Every month - in addition to the interviews with Ved, we will be adding an audio newsletter, with all the highlights from the sustainable packaging industry. You can listen to this podcast in the morning, during a workout, while making dinner - to get all the information you need about the latest in the world of compostables and circularity! Hosted by Good Garbage Producer, Alex Moore Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review ____________________________________________________ Featured in this month's episode: PFAS Global Plastics Treaty Gaia Biomaterials CJ Biomaterials
We've wanted to talk about policy on the show for awhile, and we accomplished it with Lauren Scott, the director of corporate affairs for CJ Biomaterials on Good Garbage! Listen in as she breaks down all the latest in the policy landscape, including what's happening in California right now with SB 54, California's plastic pollution and packaging producer responsibility act. This is a can't miss episode, as we learn even more about the power policy has. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 52 Presented by Pakka
We've been waiting for this one - welcome Brad Rodgers, the Vice President of Technology at Danimer Scientific to Good Garbage! Ved and Brad's conversation is a masterclass in PHA, and the knowledge that comes from being in this industry from the beginning. Brad has seen it all, from PepsiCo to Danimer, and PLA to PHA. This is a can't miss episode of Good Garbage. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 51 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! It's our 50th episode - and we are so excited to share this conversation with Pulpac CEO Linus Larsson Green! He joins Ved to talk about their dry molding technology, all the patents they have, how legislation is changing in the EU towards anti-pollution and how it will affect sustainable packaging, and to explain the power of "swedish common sense". Thank you so much to all of our listeners. We could not be in a better place as we reach our 50th episode, and we can't wait for the next 50. We will continue to spread as much knowledge about leaving this planet cleaner as possible. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 50 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! Peter Wells is the CEO of Temperpack - a materials engineering and manufacturing company, looking to disrupt the cold-chain shipping industry. As Ved finds out through this conversation, Peter drops a lot of "gold nuggets" as he shares his journey from architecture, sustainable energy to Temperpack. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 49 Presented by Pakka
Introducing - Good Garbage News! Every month - in addition to the interviews with Ved, we will be adding an audio newsletter, with all the highlights from the sustainable packaging industry. You can listen to this podcast in the morning, during a workout, while making dinner - to get all the information you need about the latest in the industry. Hosted by Good Garbage Producer, Alex Moore Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review __________________________________________________________ Featured on today's episode: CJ Biomaterials Xampla StePac Michigan State Sustana Uber Eats x Planet Ark Paptic Mexico Center for Climate Integrity EPR Laws EU Parliament
Tom Lock's British Chip Company does not only have delicious crisps (or chips), they are also sustainably sourced and packaged! We've wanted to take a customer angle on Good Garbage - and Tom was the perfect guest. He was even up to the task of talking technical with Ved! Enjoy this conversation on sustainable packaging and the industry, Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 48 Presented by Pakka
The Co-Founder & CEO of Cruz Foam, John Felts joined the Good Garbage podcast, and we had an absolute blast. John had all the stories from his journey from college student to CEO - and they had Ved laughing and smiling. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Cruz Foam is a circular materials company offering certified compostable, protective packaging foam and other sustainable packaging solutions. Two of their investors include Leonardo Dicaprio & Ashton Kutcher. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 47 Presented by Pakka
Introducing - Good Garbage News! Every month - in addition to the interviews with Ved, we will be adding an audio newsletter, with all the highlights from the sustainable packaging industry. You can listen to this podcast in the morning, during a workout, while making dinner - to get all the information you need about the latest in the industry. Hosted by Good Garbage Producer, Alex Moore Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review __________________________________________________________ Featured on today's episode: Living Ink: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/living-ink-technologies_living-ink-raises-35m-to-scale-carbon-negative-activity-7140412149809438720-lfER/?trk=public_profile_like_view Upfield: https://www.upfield.com/stories/press-and-media/upfield-launches-worlds-first-plastic-free-recyclable-tub-for-its-plant-butters-and-spreads Bold Reuse: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jocelyngaudiquarrell_we-are-so-thrilled-to-announce-our-partnership-activity-7143317674297634816-TTt7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop UBQ Materials: https://www.ubqmaterials.com/news-events/ubq-materials-unveils-its-diversified-product-portfolio-expanding-range-of-its-globally-patented-waste-to-materials-technology/ Genera: https://generainc.com/genera-announces-340-million-investment-in-sustainable-biomaterials-campus/
Erthos CEO & Co-Founder Nuha Siddiqui joined Ved for a conversation about her journey to the company, what they are trying to accomplish in the biomaterials world, and how diversity is their superpower in another episode of Good Garbage! Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review
Introducing - Good Garbage News! Every month - in addition to the interviews with Ved, we will be adding an audio newsletter, with all the highlights from the sustainable packaging industry. You can listen to this podcast in the morning, during a workout, while making dinner - to get all the information you need about the latest in the industry. Hosted by Good Garbage Producer, Alex Moore Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review __________________________________________________________ Featured on today's episode: Material Impact https://www.materialimpact.com/lab/announcing-our-352m-fund-iii/ Floreon https://www.floreon.com/ Neighbourhood Coffee https://neighbourhoodcoffee.ca/about-our-coffee/ TIPA https://tipa-corp.com/ EU Council https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/12/18/packaging-and-packaging-waste-council-adopts-its-negotiating-position-on-new-rules-for-more-sustainable-packaging-in-the-eu/
Ved met Ben Mascarello, the CEO of Genera Inc at the International Molded Fiber Association conference. There was an immediate spark, and getting Ben on the show was the obvious choice. We are so lucky and glad to have Ben as our first guest of 2024. We hope this year brings learning, joy and progress - as we continue to strive to make our planet cleaner. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 45 Presented by Pakka
When it comes to finding someone as interested, possible more interested than us in flexible packaging - it's always a joy to have them join us on Good Garbage. This episode, it was Jonathan Quinn, the Global VP of Marketing and Sustainability at Accredo Packaging - who started about as young as it gets in this industry! You won't believe how far back he goes, and the immense wealth of knowledge he's gained along the way. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review Good Garbage Episode 44 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! When two driven youngsters started cleaning up a beach in India - it has now turned into over 25,000 volunteers and over 450 tons of waste collected. Their drive and passion is incredible - and the best part is - they're just getting started. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 43 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! In Ved's conversation with Will Ghali, CEO of Ecosurety - he puts Will in charge. Will gives his opinions of what regulations he would put in place if he were in charge of policy for packaging and waste - as well as what year he thinks there will be no more waste in landfills by. The year is a lot sooner than you think. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 42 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! We heard Sharon Barak speak at the Rethinking Materials conference, and were amazed by her company Solutum, their products, and her. As she showed off her product completely dissolving in water, and her dedication to the solving the plastic problem - it was a no brainer to have her on Good Garbage, to talk about sustianable packaging, regeneration, and a love for leaving the planet cleaner. Sharon is also the second guest in a row we have had on from Israel - the timing just worked out like this, and we are happy to give both her and Daphna an opportunity to escape the reality of what is happening around them. We wish for peace and safety to everyone in that area. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 41 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! It's been a dream of ours to have TIPA represented on the Good Garbage podcast, and what better way for the dream to come true then with CEO Daphna Nissenbaum. Her journey in this industry started on a jog, when she thought about how we would package if there was no packaging at all. Daphna came to the conclusion that all packaging needs to be compostable, and needs to have the ability to go into the organic waste stream. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 40 Presented by Pakka
From the moment we first spoke with Love-Ese Chile, we knew the managing owner of Regenerative Waste Labs was special. The way she speaks about complicated scientific processes, making them so easy to understand through fun narratives - had us listening closely at every word. She has a bright future in front of her - and her love for waste, packaging and making the world cleaner leaves us excited for the future. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 39 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! The CEO of Biotec, Stefan Barot joins Ved Krishna this week on Good Garbage - and he had a lot to teach us. His science background, and infinite knowledge of systems gave Ved plenty of questions to ask and so much to talk about. Enjoy the conversation as the two cover the circular economy, waste streams and what must change in the industry, and world. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 38 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! Mark Lapping is the CEO of Aquapak, a leading specialty polymers business. Mark's career has taken him through a stint in the army, a trek through Africa, into the packaging industry - to where he is now at Aquapak. Mark often talks about always wanting to climb the mountain, and the challenge that he embraced most recently, was seeing Aquapak and following them until he decided he wanted to work there. Ved and him bond over there mutual love for taking on challenges, packaging and leaving the planet cleaner! Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 37 Presented by Pakka
Hello, hello! Cory Connors is a fellow podcaster, Portlander and sustainable packaging expert! With everything Ved and him have in common, we had to have him on the show to talk packaging, recycling, and more. Cory is the director of sustainable packaging for Orora Packaging Solutions as well, so Ved talked to him about his position there, and what they offer on a global level. Enjoy the converation. Never miss an episode by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Don't forget to turn on notifications and leave us a review! Good Garbage Episode 36 Presented by Pakka
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