Best Product Stewardship Podcasts (2024)

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How Did EPR start? CEO and Founder Scott Cassel (Product Stewardship Institute) 29:22

25d ago29:22

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What is the origin of Extended Producer Responsibility? How does the PSI help companies like yours? What can you do to prepare for EPR? https://productstewardship.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-cassel-663a673/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for Trayak https://ecoimpact.trayak.c…

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First Time Ever Co Host Brodie Vander Dussen 22:17

1d ago22:17

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brodievanderdussen/ First show ever with a co host! This is the introduction to my long time friend and co worker Brodie Vander Dussen. What does Gen Z think about sustainable packaging? How has social media transformed the need for more sustainable packaging? What can we do to be more sustainable as consumers? Check out…

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380 Million Reusable Crates / Inigo Canalejo (IFCO) US Plastics Pact Winner 21:37

4d ago21:37

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https://usplasticspact.org/ https://www.ifco.com/ How has IFCO implemented over 380 million reusable crates? How do they get 2.2 Billion uses out of them each year? Why is the US Plastics Pact to important? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024%20Influencers&utm…

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Healing with the Land, Stewarding Shelterwood Collective | Ep. 52 49:05

2h ago49:05

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Welcome to this conversation between Co-founder, Layel Camargo, Wellness Practitioner, Erica Gibbons & Artist in Residence and Somatic Scribber Kate Morales, of Shelterwood Collective. We Rise is honored to be in community with Shelterwood, a queer, trans, black, indigenous, people of color-led land stewardship project located on unceded Kashia and…

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54. Expanding Opportunities to Compensate Growers for Sustainable Practices, with Bunge's Regenerative Agriculture Lead Justin McAllister 28:10

22h ago28:10

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When you have an impressive industry footprint, you've got a big opportunity to make sustainable change. And as the world leader in oil seed processing, Bunge sets the standard in the world of agriculture. So we're excited to announce that our sustainability initiative with Nutrien Ag Solutions and Bunge, which we just launched a year ago, is expan…

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37 Million Pounds of Plastic 4Ocean is cleaning our oceans CEO Alex Schulze 19:14

11d ago19:14

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https://www.4ocean.com/pages/partner-home-page How is selling bracelets helping clean our oceans? Did you know they have removed 37 million pounds of plastic? What can you do to help? https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-schulze-a62419145/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_ca…

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US Plastics Pact Winner (Life Made Products) Josh Russo & Scott Dyvig 22:56

18d ago22:56

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https://usplasticspact.org/ What if we could replace Styrofoam with a compostable option? How did winning the US Plastics Pact help Bioffex? What's the future for cold chain packaging? https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdyvig/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarusso/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/…

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CEO Prashant Jagtap (Trayak) 26:14

22d ago26:14

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Ready to try? https://trayak.com/ Join Prashant for live workshops at these two amazing events! https://sustainablepackaging.org/events/ https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292?utm_medium=website&utm_source=pe&utm_campaign=navbar I look forward to meeting you at these events! Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapacka…

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53. Biocontrol Technologies Offer a New Edge in Sustainable Ag, with President of Global Retail Jeff Tarsi 33:00

24d ago33:00

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Pest control has always been at the top of a farmer's mind throughout the growing season. But new biocontrol technologies are opening up innovative ways to leverage pests' natural enemies to the grower's advantage and boost crop yields while improving sustainability footprints and operating margins. Nutrien Ag Solutions just announced its acquisiti…

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How The Recycled Materials Assoc. is helping companies recycle more (Natalie Messer Betts) 22:07

1M ago22:07

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https://www.fiberrrt.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-betts-b2296831/ How can companies recycle more? What do we need to do to design for recycling? Is compostable packaging worth the effort? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024%20Influencers&utm_source…

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How2Recycle Announcements and Event! Paul Nowak and Brandi Parker 32:08

1M ago32:08

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https://how2recyclesummit.com/series/how2recycle-summit-2024-Home/landing_page Join us October 2-3 in Chicago for this amazing event! What is the first every how2recycle event all about? What will they be announcing? Did you know you will be among the first to see the updated label and get to interact with the team that was part of the design? Join…

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Are you Ready for EPR? Adrian Vannahme (Reclay StewardEdge) 26:10

1M ago26:10

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https://reclay-group.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardedge/?originalSubdomain=ca Are You ready for Extended Producer Responsibility? Do you know the PPWR is affecting all of Europe? Is your Data ready? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for Trayak https://ecoimpact.trayak.com/…

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Are you a future leader? Paris Packaging Week (Karen Abarian and Lucie Le Flanchec) 18:49

1M ago18:49

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Are you a future leader or do you know on who deserves this title? apply here: https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/future-leaders-form/? Deadline is the 30th of August 2024! Paris Packaging Week is one of the top shows for packaging and I highly recommend attending. Hope to see you there! Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://or…

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Metsa Board Sustainability Manager Nate Pajka 15:37

2M ago15:37

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https://www.metsagroup.com/metsaboard/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-pajka/ How is Metsa Board more sustainable than other materials? Why is the material selection so important to the sustainability of your packaging? What are they doing to improve even further? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.co…

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Save $200 today on the Packaging Recycling Summit / Kim Overstreet and Matt Reynolds from PMMI 17:22

2M ago17:22

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https://www.packagingrecyclingsummit.com/ Cory200 will save you $200! This event is September 16-18 in Anaheim CA. https://www.packworld.com/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024%20Influencers&utm_source=cory%20connors&utm_content=home%20page https://www.linked…

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How To Talk To Gen Z about Sustainability! Valerie Hawks (Interact Brands) 22:53

2M ago22:53

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https://interactbrands.com/ So exciting to speak with Valerie Hawks about branding and how to speak about sustainable messaging with this next generation. Val@interactbrands.com How are you talking about your sustainable journey? Does your customer understand how you're working to improve? what does the future generation care about? Check out our s…

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52. The USA Rice—Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership: Fostering Sustainability, Waterfowl Habitat and Grower Profitability 35:46

2M ago35:46

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Hunting and farming are two beloved traditions steeped in generations of rural American culture. And a new partnership between Nutrien Ag Solutions and Ducks Unlimited/USA Rice looks to secure the future of both traditions for generations to come. So in this episode, Sally and Dusty are off to visit Ducks Unlimited world headquarters in Memphis, Te…

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Crosspollination | We Show Up for Each Other, Part Two | Ep. 51 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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Welcome to part two of our recording from our June 8th Crosspollination community block party, Diasporic Care: We Show Up for Each Other. Because we had so many incredible guest speakers on our panel, we are breaking this conversation up into parts one & two. If you missed part one, we highly encourage you to listen to We Rise podcast episode 50, D…

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Sonoco (Skye Oudemans) Pringles PKG and more! 21:12

2M ago21:12

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonoco/ https://www.londonpackagingweek.com/ How did Sonoco and team make the Pringles packaging curbside recyclable? Why do we need to look for alternatives to EPS? Will you be at London Packaging Week? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_c…

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Crosspollination | Diasporic Care, Part One | Ep. 50 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Diasporic Care: We Show Up for Each Other Welcome to Part 1 of 2 of this live recording from our Crosspollination community block party series. This event took place on June 8th, 2024. This episode features our opening prayer* with Dr. Uzo Nwankpa, & the beginning of our speakers panel, featuring the brilliant hearts & minds of: Sarah O'Neal, Oakla…

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Summer School with Cory Connors / The Packaging School with Drew Felty and Dr. Julie Rice 31:27

2M ago31:27

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Sign Up for this cohort today! https://learn.packagingschool.com/enroll/3051319?price_id=3916122 How can you further your career in sustainable packaging? What's a great way to network and meet other pros? What's a smart way to keep up on the latest? https://packagingschool.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfelty/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jul…

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How Do We Navigate EPR? Lorax COO Michelle Carvell 23:58

2M ago23:58

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Connect with Lorax EPI here: https://www.loraxcompliance.com/ Follow Lorax on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lorax-compliance-ltd/ How do we make sure we are in compliance with EPR laws and more? What can we do to prepare for future laws? Can we get our data organized to make this a more streamlined process? Getting to interview Michell…

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Paris Packaging Week Future Innovator Anna Withey 16:31

2M ago16:31

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https://annajaynedesign.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annajaynewithey/ What is the future of sustainable design? How has Paris Packaging week celebrated and encouraged new innovation in packaging? https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parispackagingweek/ Sign up here: https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Sol…

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President Lindy Hughson (International Packaging Press Organization) 25:31

3M ago25:31

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/ippo-international-packaging-press-organisation/mycompany/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindyhughson/ Did you know the IPPO (International Packaging Press Organization) could help you promote and even present at your packaging event? ippo.president@gmail.com Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://oro…

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51. Big Iron, Big Picture: How Ag Equipment Manufacturers are Pursuing Sustainability Solutions, with AEM's Curt Blades 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Farm data drives your ability to leverage sustainability insights. And farm equipment drives your ability to collect data. So it's fortunate, then, that the agriculture equipment manufacturing industry is embracing the challenge, pioneering new technologies and advocating for policies that support sustainable ag in North America and around the worl…

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A new Book! Materials & Sustainability by Julia Freer Goldstein and Paul Foulkes - Arellano 32:28

3M ago32:28

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Buy The Book Here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/materials-and-sustainability-building-a-circular-future-julia-l-f-goldstein/20715755?ean=9781032529325 Learn about how materials work and how they can actually be more sustainable and circular! It was an absolute pleasure to interview my friends Julia and Paul again about their brand new book! https:/…

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Packaging Journalist Dominique Huret (A true Pioneer in the industry) 23:57

3M ago23:57

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https://www.capedecision.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquehuret/ dominique@capedecision.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/ippo-international-packaging-press-organisation/mycompany/ Network is key in the world of packaging, thank you IPPO https://www.linkedin.com/company/ippo-international-packaging-press-organisation/mycompany/ How can j…

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Nestle' (Jodie Roussell) Global Public Affairs Lead Packaging and Sustainability 27:04

3M ago27:04

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https://www.nestle.com/ It was an honor to interview Jodie Roussell from Nestle' and to be honest it was one of the best episodes I've done so far. Be sure to check this one out. What are the 5 R's that Nestle' focuses on? How did they replace 4.5 Billion plastic straws with recyclable paper straws? Did you know they implemented reusable packaging …

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CEO Willemijn Peeters / Searious Business 18:51

4M ago18:51

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https://www.seariousbusiness.com/ Mind Shifting Solutions for a circular plastic use Interviewing Willemijn was amazing. She will be speaking at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam this November. Get Tickets Here: https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024 https://www.linkedin.com/in/willemijnpeeters/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Sol…

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Stewardship, Remembrance, & Sovereignty with Layla Feghali & Iman Labanieh | Ep. 49 1:33:50

4M ago1:33:50

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Join Layla K. Feghali of River Rose Remembrance & Iman Labanieh of Baylasan Botanicals for a timely conversation about Layla's newly released book, The Land in Our Bones. Highlighting lineages of herbal resilience, diasporic stewardship, and unraveling the rippling impacts of colonial violence on our earth and communities, this book about people an…

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50. Feeding the Future: Why It's Critical to Tell the World Our Sustainability Story, with Tim Faveri 31:25

4M ago31:25

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The global spotlight on agriculture has never been brighter than it is today. Farmers have spent decades producing food, fuel and fiber for the world, all while serving as stewards for the land and the next generation. But increased global attention to the ongoing climate crisis means that every agricultural practice is under the microscope. And if…

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Crosspollination | Emergent Orgs for the People | Ep. 48 1:13:12

4M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Crosspollination is a block party series created by We Rise Production with the purpose of strengthening and deepening existing connections and initiating new ones, after the changing culture and community landscape Oakland experienced in years of social distancing and pandemic. Our themes will deepen into an exploration of how WE TAKE CARE OF US. …

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$100MM Opportunity with USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor 18:53

4M ago18:53

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Apply For These Grants Here: https://fas.usda.gov/programs/assisting-specialty-crop-exports-asce-initiative ASCEadmin@usda.gov Thank you again to the amazing Alexis Taylor and team at the USDA including Andrew Stephens for making this happen! The projects will target such cross-cutting issues as: Addressing the implications of new and forthcoming r…

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Scrapp Recycling CSO Mikey Pasciuto 30:20

4M ago30:20

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https://www.scrapprecycling.com/ Like QuickBooks for your waste Did you know there are 28,135 recycling schemes in N. America? Register for your free trial today! mikey@scrapprecycling.com Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for Trayak https://ecoimpact.trayak.com/trial-registration https:…

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Made For Recycling (Julian Thielen) Germany 25:02

4M ago25:02

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https://www.interseroh.plus/en/packaging-optimisation/made-for-recycling-interseroh/#:~:text='Made%20for%20Recycling'%20is%20a,the%20type%20of%20disposal%20needed. How is Interseroh helping customers make their packaging easier to recycle? Why is mono material so important? Connect with Julian Thielen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlnthln/ https://w…

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WWF VP Erin Simon (World Wildlife Fund) 31:13

4M ago31:13

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How does World Wildlife Fund affect positive change in sustainable packaging? Did you know the WWF is working hard with their over 5,000,000 members to improve our planet? https://www.worldwildlife.org/ World Wildlife Fund: Twitter @World_Wildlife LinkedIn – World Wildlife Fund Erin Simon: Twitter: @SustainableErin LinkedIn: Erin Simon Check out ou…

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London Packaging Week Awards! Christelle Anya & Saul Johnstone & Cain Hayward Hughes 21:39

4M ago21:39

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Register to Attend: https://www.londonpackagingweek.com/ Register to WIN! https://lpw-innovation-awards.cfp.lineup.ninja/respond/9f3a09da-66d6-41c0-945f-377d64aff81a/cfp/c0466ebf-ce60-4068-a5af-248324e79aca Why is London Packaging Week such an important show? How do I enter to win an award at the event for my packaging? Why is sustainable packaging…

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IOPP President Jane Chase / Ameristar Awards! 12:53

4M ago12:53

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Enter the Awards here: https://www.iopp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 And be sure to apply for membership at IOPP How can you network and grow your potential in packaging? who can you reach out to for that new opportunity? Why are Ameristar Awards so prestigious? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com…

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Saint-Gobain (Matt Fitzpatrick) and Specright 31:10

5M ago31:10

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How is this 350 year old company on the cutting edge of specification management? What are they using Specright for and is it improving their system? https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-f-8ba80081/ https://www.saint-gobain.com/en https://specright.com/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for …

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PKG Europe and SPC unite! Tim Sykes and Olga Kachook 28:02

5M ago28:02

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Buy Your Tickets for The Sustainable Packaging Summit: https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/4830292 Buy Your Tickets for SPC Amsterdam: https://spcengage.com/series/spc-engage-2024-Overview/landing_page How can we all get together and learn from each other about the future of sustainable packaging? Did you know Packaging Europe and the SPC will c…

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Free Water! CEO Josh Cliffords 23:55

5M ago23:55

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What if water could be free? https://www.freewater.io/ What if all food could be free? They have already shipped 350,000 bottles at no charge to the customer while building water wells in areas that didn't have access to water. https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-cliffords-3155247a/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagin…

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NPE 2024 May 6-10 in Orlando Florida! (Patrick Krieger) 18:32

5M ago18:32

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https://www.xpressreg.net/register/npex0524/landing.asp Sign up today using code: CORY for a free ticket! What's the largest trade show about plastic in North America? Did you know over 55,000 people are expected to attend? Actual recycling on site! The National Plastics Expo Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsol…

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Episode 33 - Working with Traditional Owners to build capacity in native forestry 26:08

5M ago26:08

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WARNING - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised this episode may contain the names or voices of deceased people. A recently completed research project has showcased great potential for the development of sustainable native forestry activities in the Northern Territory led by Traditional Owner communities. In this episode of Wo…

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Ask Your Customers before you make the change. CEO Allison Rak (Vatoca) 28:34

5M ago28:34

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonrak/ https://www.vatoca.com/ What if you could find out what your customers want before you made the investment? Maybe they don't want you to make that change? They may have a different idea that could improve your sales. Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRI…

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Dr. Andrew Hurley / Founder of The Packaging School . com 25:38

5M ago25:38

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandrewhurley/ https://packagingschool.com/ How was the packaging school started? What are students studying at Clemson in their packaging program? How will compostable packaging affect soil? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ FREE TRIAL for Trayak https://ecoimpact.tray…

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49. 2024 Ag Weather Outlook: Everybody Needs Something from Mother Nature, with Eric Snodgrass 31:22

5M ago31:22

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Let's start with the good news about the North American climate outlook for the 2024 growing season: drought conditions are significantly better than they were last year. However, maybe it's force-of-habit, but growers seem to have more anxiety than usual about weather in the coming growing season, according to Nutrien Ag Solutions science fellow a…

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Orora Chief Marketing and Sustainable Design Officer Chris Bradley / Jarbot 16:11

5M ago16:11

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https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismbradley/ Award winning product Jarbot inventor Chris Bradley and I discuss how important this concept could be for a more circular future. What if packaging could be reusable? https://sustainablepackaging.org/engagement/spc-innovator-awards/ Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging…

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Why are Co Packers so important? Ton Knipscheer / TK Packaging 18:39

6M ago18:39

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonknipscheer/ What are co manufacturers and co packers doing to help with sustainability? How are companies using these partners to be more efficient? What is the future of sustainable packaging? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/ https://specright.com/?utm_campaign=2024…

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NBA Portland Trailblazers Brittany Saulsbury 21:54

6M ago21:54

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https://www.nba.com/blazers/reuse https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanysaulsbury/ Did you know the Trailblazers have saved over 160,000 cups from the landfill? How did the Blazers become the first American venue to serve Notpla Seewead? Why is sustainability so important in the Northwest? Check out our sponsor Orora Packaging Solutions https://orora…

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Cold Laundry can save you money and the planet! Todd Cline from Proctor and Gamble 23:33

6M ago23:33

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https://tide.com/en-us https://www.tiktok.com/@tidelaundry How can you save $150 per year and help save the planet? 30 billion loads of laundry per year and that's a huge impact! Could reduce 27,000,000 tons of CO2 in a decade if this change happens and people switch to cold water for laundry with 75% just in North America! Check out our sponsor Or…

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