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Powered by Adept Packaging, Inside the Box with Jared Spencer brings together top packaging professionals to share insight and knowledge on all things packaging.

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    • Apr 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Durable, Sustainable Packaging for Electric Bikes with Super73

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 22:42


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

    Episode 16: Sustainable Food Service Packaging with EcoProducts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 24:03


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

    Episode 15: Glass Recycling and Starting a Co-Op with Franzisca Trautman of Glass Half Full NOLA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 28:15


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

    Episode 14: Circularity and Food Waste with the Center for EcoTechnology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 36:23


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

    Episode 13: Bioplastics for Agriculture with Recede Bioplastics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 34:56


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

    Episode 12: Extended Producer Responsibility with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 14:57


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

    Episode 11: Reusable Packaging with TerraCycle‘s Loop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 11:03


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

    Episode 10: True Circular Economy with the Consortium for Waste to Syngas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 21:29


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

    Episode 9: Reshoring Packaging with Andre Schultz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 22:21


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

    Episode 8: Senior-Friendly Packaging with OpenEZ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 22:17


    Adept Group's podcast host Daniel Beardsworth discusses the importance of senior-friendly packaging with OpenEZ founder, Hannah Boulton.

    Episode 7: Innovation in Sustainability with Tech Plug-and-Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 22:11


    Our host Daniel Beardsworth talked to Alexandra Neilson and Danae Robert from Tech Plug-and-Play to see how COVID-19 has impacted many of the sustainability start-ups they support, as well as get the latest news, trends, and innovations on sustainability. 

    Episode 6: Vericool: An Innovative, Sustainable Cold Chain Solution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 20:12


    In this episode, Daniel speaks with Darrell Jobe, Founder and CEO of Vericool, Inc. Their patented, high-performing thermal shippers give companies a sustainable cold-chain option, while their business model inspires activism on more than just the environmental front. 

    Episode 5: Flexi-Hex Unique Sustainable Packaging Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 15:28


    Daniel and Sam discuss Flexi-Hex, an adaptable, plastic-free sustainable packaging solution. As the need for more sustainable solutions continues to soar, Flexi-Hex offers a unique alternative to typical secondary and tertiary packaging. Using a patented, honeycomb design made from paper, this eco-friendly, biodegradable design is a head-turner.

    Dassault Systèmes - Accelerate Sustainable Packaging in the Age of Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 18:45


    With sustainability being at the forefront of a packaging design mindset, new raw materials are being used to close the circular process. But how can we determine the durability of those materials throughout the packages' life cycle? Listen to our newest ‘Inside the Box’ podcast episode with guest speaker Ray Wodar, the Global Director of the CPG-Retail Industry of Dassault Systémes, who discusses their innovative virtual simulation software that allows you to view the performance of a package’s life cycle to save on any unnecessary costs down the line.

    A Market Study in Ecommerce Food Packaging_ Dylan Spruit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 19:36


    MSU graduate student, Dylan Spruit discusses his research study on the topic of Ecommerce Food Packaging. In this Inside the Box episode, Dylan covers a comparison of packaging materials and types, failure causes, and an outlook on what current brand owners think the future is for Ecommerce Food Packaging. 

    TerraCycle: Thinking Outside of the Cardboard Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 25:19


    Tiffany Threadgould from TerraCycle discusses the successes of Loop and how this returnable packaging platform is helping to close the circular economy. 

    Russian Serialization: Is Your Company Ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 20:52


    The Russian Serialization deadline is approaching and most of the large IT providers such as TraceLink and SAP may not be ready. The Adept Digital team has crafted a solution to act as a bridge between your current solution and Russian serialization compliance.

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