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About the Guest(s):

Steffen Haaga is a professional with extensive experience in the MIS (Management Information Systems) sector, specifically within the packaging industry. He currently holds a significant position at Cerm, a Belgium-based company known for its advanced MIS solutions tailored for labels, flexible packaging, and folding carton markets. Steffen's expertise lies in optimizing production processes, integrating systems, and leveraging technological advancements such as AI to improve efficiency.

Esteban Garcia serves as the Business Development Manager for Cerm, covering North America and South America. With four years at Cerm, Esteban brings a unique perspective, having formerly been a user of the software. This dual experience allows him to understand the practical challenges and opportunities within the industry. Esteban focuses on helping clients navigate efficiency problems, improve profitability, and implement MIS solutions from Cerm effectively.

About the Sponsors:

Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!

* Specright eBook - How to define sustainable packaging strategies!

* Gartner Report

* Packaging Pros eBook

* Home Page

* Book a demo with Specright

Meyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!

* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report

* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!

Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.com

Book a demo with Trayak (LCA’s on demand!)

SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!

The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!

Episode Summary:

Welcome to another fascinating episode of the People of Packaging Podcast! Hosted by Adam Peek, this session brings you live insights from Label Expo, with special guests Steffen Haaga and Esteban Garcia from Cerm. The conversation explores the innovative strides being made in the packaging industry's management systems, highlighting Cerm's role in transforming efficiency and productivity.

During this lively discussion, Adam, Steffen, and Esteban delve into the cutting-edge MIS solutions offered by Cerm. Key topics include the introduction of AI-driven tools like automated scheduling and the Lumi chatbot, which promise to revolutionize how businesses handle production planning and customer support. They also discuss how Cerm's robust system scales with companies, aiding them in maintaining profitability despite challenges like labor shortages. The conversation is peppered with insights into the necessity of advanced data integration and the growing importance of business intelligence tools in today's market.

Key Takeaways:

* AI-driven Solutions: Cerm has launched innovative AI tools such as an automated scheduling assistant and the Lumi chatbot to improve workflow efficiency and user support.

* Scalability of MIS: Cerm offers robust MIS solutions that cater to growing companies, ensuring they can scale without compromising on efficiency or profitability.

* Integration and Partners: The importance of integrating with numerous industry partners like Esko, Hybrid, and ABG to streamline operations and reduce manual touchpoints.

* Change Management: Implementing a new MIS system is challenging but feasible with proper planning and management, leading to significant long-term benefits.

* Global Reach: Cerm’s capabilities extend across multiple languages, facilitating international operations and training.

Notable Quotes:

* Steffen Haaga: "We're really happy to have him on board, for sure."

* Esteban Garcia: "Not only am I happy to be with Cerm, I was once a Cerm user, which makes it easier for me to be able to explain to my friends in the industry."

* Steffen Haaga: "We launched two products here, one was our automated scheduling…another, our chatbot, Lumi…"

* Esteban Garcia: "Once you do it, it's gonna be mind-blowing."

* Steffen Haaga: "It's heavy work, but it's worth it."

Resources:

* Cerm website

* LinkedIn: Esteban Garcia

* LinkedIn: Steffen Haaga

Tune in to the full episode for more insightful discussions on the latest in packaging industry technology and how it’s revolutionizing efficiency and profitability. Don't miss out on the valuable information, and stay connected for upcoming episodes of the People of Packaging Podcast!

Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!

* Specright eBook - How to define sustainable packaging strategies!

* Gartner Report

* Packaging Pros eBook

* Home Page

* Book a demo with Specright

Meyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!

* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report

* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!

Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.com

Book a demo with Trayak (LCA’s on demand!)

SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!

The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!

About the Guest(s):

Brian Davis is a seasoned packaging engineer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. A Michigan State University alum, Brian specializes in foam packaging and has recently transitioned his expertise to the aerospace sector, designing packaging for aerospace components. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Brian now resides in Orlando, Florida, where he continues to contribute to innovative packaging solutions.

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode of Packaging Today, hosts Adam Peek, Evelio Mattos, and Cory Connors are joined by packaging engineer Brian Davis. The conversation kicks off with light-hearted banter about their YouTube channel and humorous anecdotes about sustaining a podcast amid various restrictions. They then delve into significant discussions on foam packaging, sustainable packaging alternatives, and the real-world challenges companies face in achieving their sustainability goals.

The episode offers invaluable insights into the packaging industry's efforts to move away from polystyrene towards more sustainable materials like molded pulp and mycelium-based alternatives. Brian shares his expertise on the intricacies of foam packaging and highlights the complexities of implementing reusable plastics as a more sustainable option. The hosts also discuss industry trends, including the National Restaurant Association's focus on sustainable packaging, and touch upon major brands like Mars and Unilever struggling to meet their 2025 sustainability targets.

Key Takeaways:

* Sustainable Packaging Trends: The episode covers the National Restaurant Association's recent focus on sustainable packaging, especially the transition away from polystyrene.

* Challenges in Achieving Sustainability Goals: Discussion on major brands like Mars and Unilever acknowledging their struggles to meet 2025 sustainability packaging targets.

* Foam vs. Alternative Materials: Brian Davis provides a detailed comparison between expanded polystyrene (EPS) and more sustainable alternatives such as molded pulp and plastic crates.

* Reusability and Market Adoption: Insights into the challenges and benefits of moving from single-use wooden crates to reusable plastic crates in different regions of the USA.

* Composting Challenges: An in-depth look at the practical difficulties of compostable packaging, including the requirements for high-temperature commercial composting facilities.

Notable Quotes:

* Brian Davis: "You can't recycle expanded polystyrene in a regular recycle stream; it has to be recycled by the manufacturer."

* Adam Peek: "The answer is not always moving away from plastic to a paper-based alternative. That's not always the right answer."

* Cory Connors: "These EPR laws are going to force restaurants to stop using styrofoam or polystyrene if you're technical, for to-go containers."

* Evelio Mattos: "When it comes to targets, what's real? What do you think is realistic? And do you have any clients that are going through this?"

* Brian Davis: "The logistics of getting it from the supplier to the warehouse takes time and less people are willing to make that leap. It's hard to get some traction going initially."

Resources:

* Brian Davis on LinkedIn - Connect with Brian for insights and expertise on packaging engineering.

* National Restaurant Association - Explore the latest trends in sustainable packaging in the restaurant industry.

* Michigan State University - Learn more about their packaging engineering program.

* EPS Industry Alliance - Information on the recyclability and benefits of expanded polystyrene.

* Compost Manufacturing Alliance - Learn about field testing programs for compostable materials.

Stay tuned to Packaging Today for more enlightening discussions on the latest in packaging innovations and sustainability trends. Don't forget to subscribe and join us for our next episode!

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Prepare your company for the world of EPR laws and be the sustainability hero! Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos.

If you want to be a guest on this podcast, or Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors OR Packaging Unbox’d with Evelio, go to www.encasemedia.com and fill out an application for one or all!

Timestamps

0:00:00

Conversation between People of Packaging Podcast Host and Chief Creative Officer Clark Goulsby

0:02:36

"How I Learned Web Design and Transitioned into the Design Industry"

0:03:49

Conversation with Clark Goolsby on Design, Plastic Manufacturing, and Art Background

0:05:46

Interview with Chase Design Group Chief Creative Officer,

0:12:24

Conversation on Packaging Design Trends and Aesthetics

0:17:15

Exploring the Paradox of Gender Neutral Branding: A Discussion on Color and Target Market

0:23:14

Heading: Exploring Gender Neutrality in Branding: A Conversation with Clark

0:24:38

Interview with Clark Chase of Chase Design Group

Highlights

Yeah, no, I think it's interesting. Obviously, Nike has and it's fashion, so fashion is always kind of on the cutting edge of things. But, like, I've always thought of Nike, and I think most people do, as, like, a serious performance brand. And to see what they're doing with color, especially in the masculine space in the men's shoes, for example, to your point, they're using a lot of colors that I think people would associate traditionally associate with feminism.

Yeah, it's huge. And we were chatting a little bit before, but we were talking about brands and kind of the roles of color and gender and how that kind of plays out across these brands. And it's really fascinating. And I certainly don't have the answers. I'm more just kind of seeing these things and interested in it. But a lot of the brands that have kind of come out as gender neutral really play in these kind of color spaces that are devoid of color.

No, I think it's one of the things we struggle with, because as a packaging designer, I think you're always trying to balance being on trend and being relevant and kind of looking like you belong in a certain or. Even within a category, making sure that you're acknowledging the codes of that category so that you seem like a credible product within that category, but at the same time trying to figure out how to make something that is unique and ownable within that space. And I think we're always balancing those two things.

So it's an awesome sort of backstory, and I'm sure there's a whole lot of other things, but it sort of helps set the table for this question that I've been kind of going through, which is we see a lot of different trends, and we can sort of take this any way we want to go. But you're at the forefront of branding and packaging. One of them has been the transformation, like we talked about, from physical to digital.

Today? I would say in large part, we do two things, which is branding and packaging, and those are kind of our two main areas of focus. Historically, Chase has done a lot of different things. Margot started the company in entertainment, so it was film posters, record sleeves, things like that. We've done interior. We've done licensed product style guide. We've done a lot of different things and kind of bounced around. But over the last, I would say decade, we've gotten more focused in packaging and branding.

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Prepare your company for the world of EPR laws and be the sustainability hero! Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos.

If you want to be a guest on this podcast, or Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors OR Packaging Unbox’d with Evelio, go to www.encasemedia.com and fill out an application for one or all!

TITLE "Founder of Serum Explains Her Journey to Creating Environmentally-Friendly Packaging Solutions" SUMMARY Kahl Whiteman is the founder of Serum, a company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The podcast episode is her first and she is from Salt Lake City, Utah, where it was three degrees at the time of recording. Kayl has had a very interesting life up until this point, having worked on giant yachts and other places. She has come a long way to start her own company, Serum. She talks about how her life has been colorful and full of different experiences that have brought her to the place she is in today. She talks about her journey and the importance of taking risks to reach success. She also explains the mission of Serum and how it is helping people to have better lives. Kahl encourages listeners to take risks and trust in their capabilities to reach their goals, and to not be afraid of failure.

The speaker is 24-year-old who grew up in Arizona and was instilled with a passion for plastic from a young age by his dad, who works in the plastic industry. When the speaker turned 18, he decided to pursue a career in boats, working as a chef on boats from 60 foot sailboats to 200 foot super yachts. The speaker gives a brief explanation of the metric system and how it works. Her dad is still working in the plastic industry, with the company supplying the additive that allows plastic to biodegrade in landfills. The speaker's passion for packaging was influenced by her dad, and now she is taking the things his dad instilled in her and multiplying them. In the conversation, the speaker talks about their high school senior thesis paper about landfills and the importance of integrating them into the reduce, reuse, recycle mindset. They then talk about their experience as a chef on boats, and how they noticed the plastic waste that was being sent to landfills, sparking their interest in the plastic industry and waste management. The speaker then explains that their company, Serum, takes already recycled plastic and adds a biodegradable additive before turning it into single-use water bottles. This process creates a viable, valuable end of life solution for these plastics, while also helping to reduce plastic waste.

The conversation discussed the process of what happens to food waste, plastic bottles, and other kinds of trash in a landfill. It is not the dump people have been told about for years, but a carefully engineered and managed space. As the waste decomposes, a methane gas is released and is now being captured and turned into renewable energy. This process of capturing methane from landfills is called the methane capture process and helps to reduce pollution and create a more circular economy. Additionally, the waste in the landfill breaks down within two to fifty years and helps to create energy instead of lingering in the environment.

TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 Interview with Kahl Wightman, Founder of Serum 0:02:23 Conversation with Kahle, a 24-Year-Old Chef Working on Super Yachts and Passionate About Plastics and Landfill Gas to Energy 0:04:09 Heading: Exploring the Benefits of Landfill Gas to Energy with Serum Founder, Chef-Turned-Entrepreneur, Sarah Koehler 0:10:11 "The Benefits of Landfill Management and Methane Capture" 0:12:05 "Exploring the Benefits of Waste-to-Energy: Turning Landfill Methane into Natural Gas" 0:16:01 Heading: Exploring the Benefits of Waste-to-Energy Technology for Packaging Circularity 0:18:01 Interview with Serum Co-Founder, Ryan Schoenfeld, on Biodegradable Plastics 0:22:07 Interview with Kale Kahle of Serum Water: Exploring Innovative Solutions to Waste Management

HIGHLIGHTS Yeah, I love it. Let's kind of pull it back here to Serum. I know you said you're starting with water bottles, but are you seeing this be able to grow where packaging can be contributing at the end of it? Like, you talked about how you're using PCR materials where now packaging is not only contributing to sort of the circularity that comes from recycling, but now also contributing back into the circularity that can come from waste to energy. I completely agree. Yeah. And I think people going and saying when their argument against this technology is saying, well, natural gas has its own issues, it's just like saying, well, landfills, it's like demonizing the word landfill, demonizing the word natural gas, and nothing comes close to the capture rate that landfills have when it comes to consumer behavior. If the fact of the matter is 95% of our waste is going to these landfills.. And right now the fight is everyone's saying, let's change that, let's change that, let's push this waste out of that environment. But if we just embraced that and said, okay, let's roll with that, that's an amazing capture rate. Landfills aren't horrible entities. Let's roll with this and see if we can turn this into a positive thing. We'd make incredible progress in both clean energy and waste management. Yeah. And thinking about that and natural gas probably has its own opponents and all that stuff, right? But it's like, if we can create natural gas from our natural habits instead of our natural habitats through drilling and fracking and all that stuff, I got to imagine and I have zero idea what the proportionality is, right? Somebody might come in and be like, well, our landfills can only create less than 1% of the natural gas. Okay, I don't know these things. That's just not the reality of waste management. In the year 2023, landfills are meticulously engineered, they're highly managed. And most importantly, basically, when the waste is in the landfill, it's putting off a methane gas as it decomposes. And now these landfills are capped. And the methane gas, instead of becoming a pollutant, is now turned into basically clean, renewable energy. It's turned into natural gas. And not only that, but it's a baseload energy source. It's constantly emitting methane, unlike wind and solar, where sometimes there's not wind, sometimes there's not sun, there's always going to be methane coming out of a landfill. Coca Cola is not doing it, Nestle is not doing it and it hasn't been combined with using already recycled plastics. So with serum we take already recycled plastic. That plastics can only be recycled a number of times. We're just kind of trying to find a viable, valuable end of life solution for these plastics. We take the recycled plastic, we add the biodegradable additive, the landfill biodegradable additive and then we turn it into whatever plastic application we'd be focused on.

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Cory Connors and I just got back from their Summit and learned a ton about how they are enabling companies to organize their data for EPR reporting, sourcing, and LCA’s. Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos.

If you want to be a guest on this podcast, or Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors OR Packaging Unbox’d with Evelio, go to www.encasemedia.com and fill out an application for one or all!

Summary/Key moments/highlights

Calvin Frost has joined the People Podcast, hosted by Adam Peek, to discuss his experiences in the label industry. He got into the industry by chance in the mid 80s and left corporate America to pursue a career in recycling. They discuss Adam's post on LinkedIn asking who should she talk to at the TLMI converter meeting, and how Ginny Gandy of Label Leaders of Tomorrow suggested Calvin. Adam hopes Roz Bandy, a good friend of his, is feeling better. Calvin mentions that he will be the most controversial guest on the podcast and the conversation shifts to him introducing himself. He talks about how he got into the industry by chance and left corporate America to pursue a career in recycling. The speaker talks about their journey of starting a business in the recycling industry and how they eventually shifted to recycling non-recyclable materials such as laminated paper and films. Through their efforts, they developed relationships with large corporations such as Three M, Avery, and Dennison. The speaker also mentions the covenants they have to agree to, which includes not landfilling any byproduct that they can't reprocess and bringing in salvage materials at 60%, 20-25%. The speaker, who has been involved in the pressure sensitive label industry for many years, discussed the evolution of the industry and the risk it is currently facing. As the adhesive used renders the label non-recyclable, the speaker was part of a task force in the 1990s to develop benign technology, which would render the label recyclable. Currently, the speaker is trying to garner support and scale in order to make this technology more cost effective so that it can be used. This would make the pressure sensitive label industry more environmentally friendly. The speaker, a recycling expert, began by discussing how he got into the pressure sensitive label industry and realized it was at risk due to lack of sustainable practices. He then discussed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how it would influence the technology of the industry. He then discussed liner recycling, noting the two main issues of logistics and packaging. Finally, he discussed Jim Shively and how he has made improvements in the industry but the two main issues still remain unsolved.

Timestamps

0:00:00

Conversation with Calvin Frost, TLMI Converter Meeting Day Two

0:02:29

Heading: Channeled Resources: Recycling Non-Recyclables and Developing Relationships with Large Corporations

0:04:26

Heading: Exploring the Pressure Sensitive Label Industry and the Benefits of Benign Technology

0:08:32

Exploring the Challenges of Recycling Pressure Sensitive Labels in the Label Industry

0:10:45

Discussion on Pressure Sensitive Labels and Recycling in the Packaging Industry

0:12:19

Conversation on Recyclable Adhesives and Sleeve Packaging

0:15:55

Exploring Sustainable Packaging Solutions: A Discussion on Chlorine-Based Inks and Sleeve Packaging

0:18:13

Exploring the Challenges of Recycling: A Conversation with an Expert in the Field

0:20:31

Interview with Calvin Frost: A Conversation on Sustainability in the Packaging Industry

Highlights

We're trying to compete with coal and the products that we use, the matrix and the flexible packaging that go into our fuel, all of those have to meet an EPA emission standard. Chlorine causes a problem. What we had, we had a supplier shipping us 300 tons a month of their matrix, and we had to stop it because the tests that we found showed very, very high levels of chlorine. When we finally drilled down into this, we found out that this company was using a chlorine based ink.

So when we start talking about some of these technologies, it's great. The really interesting part is, from a technology point of view, from a sustainability point of view, the end user has to be part of the discussion. And they give you one example, and this is really interesting. So we have problems when we use materials for energy. The basic problem is chlorine. Chlorine causes emissions, and we're out of spec with EPA. We have to meet standards.

What happens in the repulsing process and we're talking paper now, not film. What happens in the paper manufacturing process is that the traditional adhesives, hot milled and acrylics will disintegrate into smaller pieces and they'll go through the felts, they'll go through the screens, and those adhesives will then cause contamination in the paper. Now, we can use it in brown grades, corrugated. We're able to withstand some contamination in that kind of material.. But if we have the technology that will keep the adhesive in a large piece so I can catch it on that screen and I can put it in my wastewater. I'll keep it away from the new paper that I'm making.

We can figure this stuff out, right? But getting the industry to focus on solutions for those two issues, logistics and packaging, that's been really complicated. So there was a good Q and A this morning on liners. Jim Shively ran that and I've spent lots, he's terrific and I've spent a lot of time with Jim and Jim has brought some real good changes to the industry but we're still backwards when it comes to solving the two basic problems, logistics and packaging.

EPR is now coming in extended producer responsibility. All of these factors are going to push our technology to change or we're going to be out and glue applied is going to be back because it's friendlier. So to me some of the things that we've been working on liner recycling, that's an easy one. We've been recycling liners for years and years and years. The complicated part is collecting it, right? The complicated part, there are two problems with liner recycling, just two, logistics and packaging. It's as simple as that.

The first of 3 interviews from the TLMI Converters Meeting in St. Pete, FL!

You can catch the video of this interview by clicking here

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Cory Connors and I just got back from their Summit and learned a ton about how they are enabling companies to organize their data for EPR reporting, sourcing, and LCA’s. Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos.

If you want to be a guest on this podcast, or Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors OR Packaging Unbox’d with Evelio, go to www.encasemedia.com and fill out an application for one or all!

Jason Friday has built a great product and is using 100% industrially compostable packaging for his bar wraps and folding cartons.

PLUS he’s doing it all from one of the greatest cities in the USA, Steamboat Springs, CO (which is also where he got the name Bar U Eat from…)

Here’s a little TikTok video I did to unbox these delicious bars!

Go to BarUeat.com to get yours!

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Cory Connors and I just got back from their Summit and learned a ton about how they are enabling companies to organize their data for EPR reporting, sourcing, and LCA’s. Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos.

If you want to be a guest on this podcast, or Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors OR Packaging Unbox’d with Evelio, go to www.encasemedia.com and fill out an application for one or all!

The viral sensation that uses packaging to generate ad revenue to make water FREE!

Learn about the reasons behind this incredible story with the founder of FreeWater.io, Josh Cliffords.

About 8 minutes in, you’ll hear him talk about how free water can end global famine. Truly, it’s amazing stuff!

You can follow FreeWater on TikTok

AND

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn

If you want to be a guest (or nominate someone to be) on this podcast, or Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors OR Packaging Unbox’d with Evelio, go to www.encasemedia.com and fill out an application for one or all!

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Cory Connors and I just got back from their Summit and learned a ton about how they are enabling companies to organize their data for EPR reporting, sourcing, and LCA’s. Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos.

If you want to be a guest on this podcast, or Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors OR Packaging Unbox’d with Evelio, go to www.encasemedia.com and fill out an application for one or all!

I honestly never thought I’d learn this podcast is #1 in Careers in El Salvador AND learn I could have so much fun discussing ink innovation with the wonderful people at ACTEGA.

Connect up with Mell and Jim on LinkedIn by clicking on their names

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Cory Connors and I just got back from their Summit and learned a ton about how they are enabling companies to organize their data for EPR reporting, sourcing, and LCA’s. Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

What an honor it was to sit down with Deon Mixon, creator of the board game Design Eye (which you can order here) and branding expert.

You can catch him on socials (LinkedIn, Instagram) or go check out his website at www.deonmixon.com to see his work and learn more about his journey!

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Cory Connors and I just got back from their Summit and learned a ton about how they are enabling companies to organize their data for EPR reporting, sourcing, and LCA’s. Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

I was blessed to be joined by Devin Nutter from Tag, he is the Director of Strategic Sourcing, Americas and we get into some really great topics including all the work they are doing at Tag to drive sustainability for their clients and partners.

You can connect with Devin on LinkedIn

To learn more about Tag, check out their website

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Cory Connors and I just got back from their Summit and learned a ton about how they are enabling companies to organize their data for EPR reporting, sourcing, and LCA’s. Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!

Also…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Ok…so I have fallen a bit behind in getting these episodes out and you’ll notice in this interview we were discussing the hurricane in SC back in 2022…so you can time stamp when we recorded!

Anyways, the content is still great and so is Advanced Packaging

The company started back in 2012 by a few Clemson Graduates and has grown quickly since then. You can check out their story here

If you want to connect up with Dwayne, you can do so at:

CORPORATE OFFICE:866-364-7026EMAIL:INFO@ADVANCEDPCKG.COM

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh and doing some great interviews as well!

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

I guess the intro was too steamy for the Google machines to handle…

About the Sponsors:

Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!

* Specright eBook - How to define sustainable packaging strategies!

* Gartner Report

* Packaging Pros eBook

* Home Page

* Book a demo with Specright

Meyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!

* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report

* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!

Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.com

Book a demo with Trayak (LCA’s on demand!)

SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!

The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!

About the Guest(s):

Evelio Mattos

Evelio Mattos is a renowned figure in the packaging design industry, serving as the host of the Packaging Unboxd podcast. With a rich background in packaging innovation and sustainable design, Evelio has earned recognition for his deep insights and forward-thinking approaches to modern packaging challenges.

Adam Peek

Adam Peek is a dynamic professional in the packaging sector, widely celebrated for his engaging content on sustainable packaging practices. Known for his "Pack Maters" series, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his tenure in the industry, constantly pushing the envelope in packaging solutions.

Cory Connors

Cory Connors is a sustainable packaging expert and the host of the Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors podcast. With extensive experience in eco-friendly packaging design and circular economy principles, Cory is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices across the packaging industry.

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode of "Packaging Today," hosts Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors delve into the nuances of the packaging world, from innovative trends to sustainability challenges. Going off the beaten track, the trio humorously discusses watching intros, social media habits, and the nostalgia of sporting greats like Bo Jackson.

Throughout the episode, the conversation navigates through the intricacies of packaging innovation, emphasizing the latest in CPG trends like the Oreo and Coca-Cola collaboration, and the potential benefits and pitfalls of paper-based packaging. The discussion also touches on inventive uses of starch-based packaging materials, such as turning packaging peanuts into adhesives, contrasting current recycling practices with forward-thinking circular solutions. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for packaging enthusiasts, brands, and sustainability advocates.

Key Takeaways:

* Innovation in CPG: The ongoing trend of collaborations between big brands like Oreo and Coca-Cola demonstrates the necessity for continuous product innovation in a saturated market.

* Sustainable Packaging Solutions: Transitioning to paper-based packaging holds potential but also poses challenges in maintaining product quality and managing costs.

* Consumer Behavior Insight: The conversation highlights how consumer behavior, such as not using dissolvable or compostable products as intended, impacts the success of sustainable packaging.

* Industrial Recycling Processes: The importance of developing industrial recycling systems to handle materials like starch-based peanuts rather than relying solely on consumer-led recycling initiatives.

* Engaging Marketing Strategies: Clever marketing campaigns and innovative product releases continue to play a significant role in brand engagement and growth.

Notable Quotes:

* Evelio Mattos: "There's nothing better than Oreos with ice-cold Coke."

* Adam Peek: "The CPG world is hard, and growth is really only happening through product innovation."

* Cory Connors: "Let's hope it's in sustainable packaging."

* Adam Peek: "We do offer a perspective, but at the end of the day, they're going to make things that are good, and then they're also going to make crystal Pepsi."

* Cory Connors: "Educating the consumer is key in making sustainable packaging initiatives successful."

Resources:

* Oreo & Coca-Cola Collaboration: Link

* Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors Podcast: Link

* Packaging Unboxd Podcast: Link

* Smart Solve: Link

* Dude Wipes Product Info: Link

* US Plastics Pact: Link

Stay tuned for more insightful discussions and cutting-edge packaging innovations in the next episode of "Packaging Today." Don't forget to subscribe and reach out with your thoughts on sustainable packaging practices!

This interview with Corey Scholibo was easily one of the most interesting and informative interviews I’ve done on this podcast. We covered topics ranging from perimenopausal women’s health to struggles with finding cost effective sustainable packaging.

Curious to learn more about Wile? They have a quiz you can take or you can visit their website.

Here’s a link to the article about their investment from the GOAT Serena Williams as well!

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Start writing today. Use the button below to create your Substack and connect your publication with Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek

Sonalie is a freaking rockstar in the sustainability space. Her passion to change the world is evident to anyone who follows her or is connected with her.

If you want to get inspired, here are some ways to connect with her community

SourceGreen.co

Green Queen on IG

LinkTree to all things Green!

Sonalie on LinkedIn

Please share this episode with your friends who need to know more about how they can get involved with sustainability around the globe

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Start writing today. Use the button below to create your Substack and connect your publication with Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek

Pat and his team have created a product that is truly good tasting and good for the planet and for people.

Make sure you scoop some up at 12Tides.com

In this episode we covered what regenerative ocean farms are and how they are aiming to hit their zero waste goals using packaging.

You can also connect up with Pat on LinkedIn here

Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

These sessions are typically reserved for the paid members, but I’m in a giving mood today! If you want to level up your packaging sales game, go to www.sellingpackaging.com to sign up for my course with The Packaging School at Clemson University

How are you currently consuming your time?

As we enter into the holiday season, our time and homes can get filled up with stuff. Lots and lots of stuff.

But, in our sales jobs, we do this all the time!

On the LinkedIn Audio room this morning, I reviewed why we need to be focused on how we fill our time buckets in sales. One bucket is “What I’m paid to do” the other bucket is “What pays me to do it”.

Here was my LinkedIn post on the topic and how you might start your journey towards reclaiming your time

1) Pay attention to how you start your day - I try to get my mind right through a morning ritual of coffee, reading (Bible and a book), and prayer with my wife. NO PHONES2) Use your calendar to create time blocking - identify what are the most important tasks to achieve your desired outcomes (prospecting, creating quotes, etc)3) Sleep - I typically get 7-8 hours every night. Also leave your devices outside your room and get an alarm clock if you’re able to4) Get a time accountability partner - My wife and I go for walks almost daily together and talk about our days and she will tell me if I’m around but not present, or if she thinks I should spend focused time with a specific kid, etc. I’d like to get a time partner for work though. Work time audits every month would be so valuableFor those of you have the ability to make more money per hour of time by changing your outputs, I think this idea is the most overlooked aspect of individuals…

So cool to see innovation and use packaging to connect with wonderful people like Radina across the world!

You can get your own Difold Bottle by clicking here

Also, connect up with Radina on LinkedIn

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

What a joy it was to have Simon Lewis on the podcast. I’m enthralled by the transition from analog to digital and Simon delivered with some great content. Please connect with him on LinkedIn or email him directly at simon.lewis@highcon.net

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Highcon also recently made the news with a few announcements this week.

First is a partnership with Sealed Air:

Highcon and SEE announce Strategic Collaboration

$8M investment in Convertible Debt and Purchase of first Highcon Beam 2C

Yavne 6 December 2022 - Highcon (TASE: HICN) today announced a $8M investment by Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) in the context of a strategic collaboration between the two companies.  The scope of the strategic collaboration includes the following components:

·       Developing new product offerings, expansion into new segments and enabling manufacturing efficiencies by leveraging Highcon technology

·       $8M investment in the form of convertible debt and 15% warrants to be converted by the 5th anniversary of the Effective Date at a price of 3.1 NIS per share.

·       Additional warrants to be granted against possible future purchases up to $20 million of Highcon’s products and services over a period of 3 years.

SEE, with revenues of $5.5B in 2021, is in business to protect, solve critical packaging challenges, and “make our world better than we find it.”  SEE has identified that Highcon’s digital paperboard converting capabilities and its unequalled knowhow around laser cutting of paperboard can support and accelerate their vision and business objectives.

The strategic collaboration includes the purchasing of a Highcon Beam 2C system for delivery and installation in the first quarter of 2023. The in-house presence of the system will allow SEE to accelerate the testing of new designs and products, as well as the manufacturing and delivery of corrugated products to the company’s customers.

“Over the past months, the SEE team has been really impressed with the talent at Highcon and the company’s culture.  Highcon’s technology and capabilities represent a meaningful opportunity for SEE” said Sergio Pupkin, SVP and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, SEE.  “Highcon’s sustainability value proposition aligns with and can help us advance our vision and plans.  The roadmap we are developing together is exciting, and our investment in Highcon is a natural first step in this context.”

“SEE is taking Highcon’s technology to places that were beyond the way that we typically defined our market opportunity.  Growing that opportunity, entering new application spaces, and working together with a world class partner is very exciting” said Shlomo Nimrodi, Highcon’s CEO.  “It’s particularly gratifying to see how SEE reacted to the talent and passions of the Highcon team, and their recognition of the strategic value of our technology.  I’m confident that it’s just the beginning as we prove our value to SEE to enable further expansion of our relationship.  I’m proud of what we’ve built so far at Highcon, and with this strategic partnership, we can move farther and faster. We are certainly expecting that this collaboration will have positive impact on the company’s existing business.”

In recent months, teams from Highcon and SEE have collaborated to explore the application of Highcon’s solutions and technology to a range of different activities.  “We’ve demonstrated that Highcon offers so much more than might at first meet the eye” added Nimrodi.  “I am proud that we’ve been able to reach an agreement like this despite the current challenging environment.”

About Highcon

Highcon develops, markets, sells and supports a portfolio of digital cutting and creasing systems that cover a wide range of formats, substrates and applications. The Highcon technology is transforming the industry, by providing cost effective solutions to the increasing manufacturing inefficiencies facing folding carton and corrugated carton manufacturers as the result of the emerging market trends of e-commerce, shorter time to market, lower job sizes and a drive to sustainability. Such requirements cannot be accommodated by the expensive and slow conventional die-making and setup process. The Highcon digital technology bridges the gap between agile production and design flexibility delivering improved responsiveness, JIT production, short runs, customization of structure and design, and the ability to perform a wide range of applications in-house. Highcon products are installed at customer sites around the world, including some multi-national companies, effectively supporting the needs of global and local brands. Highcon is publicly traded in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (HICN) and its leading investors are Landa Ventures owned by Benny Landa and JVP led by Erel Margalit.  For more details: www.highcon.net

Highcon Investor Relations Contact

Michal Levi, CFO | Michal.levi@highcon.net

Highcon Media Contact

Galit Beck, Marketing Manager | galit.beck@highcon.net

Secondly! A new installation at Schumacher Packaging

Super fun episode with Laura Foti, Cory Connors, and myself at PackExpo. We have some super fun banter, play a neat game, and of course talk some packaging! There’s even a Wu Tang ODB reference ;)

If you are in the packaging industry, and not been to Pack Expo, what are you waiting for? Next year.

This January 16-18, 2023 is the Specright Summit in Nashville, TN. You’re invited. Register here!

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

It’s a Wipes and Weenus Wednesday here on the People of Packaging Podcast as we talked with Sean Riley Chief Dude at Dude Wipes along with the first appearance of AJ Peek, CMO of Weenus Lube (and producer of the intro music to this episode!)

You can get your preorder of Weenus Lube (elbow skin lotion) at www.weenuslube.com

Special thanks to Formic for supporting this episode. If you want to hire some robots by the hour, they are your team. Check them out at Formic.co

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Loved being part of the TLMI Annual Meeting and getting to share about the amazing things being worked on in the label industry.

If you’d like to learn more about TLMI, go to www.tlmi.com

This podcast is made possible by great supporters and sponsors. If you’d like to become a paid member of the community, it would mean so much!

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

How cool that John decided to just start making these delicious vitamin packs and the packaging is also entirely biodegradable?!? Check out what he’s got going on at www.livtpack.com.

You can also connect up with John on LinkedIn to find out more. He’s a super rad human!

Shout out to our friends at Ecoenclose for taking care of us in the packaging world and taking care of the actual world. Check them out at www.ecoenclose.com today!

Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P! Tell them the Packaging Pastor sent ya!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packaging Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Make sure you check out the latest sustainability report from Ranpak HERE!

About the Guest(s):

David Murgio is the Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ranpak, a company specializing in sustainable packaging solutions. He has a background in corporate law with extensive experience in corporate governance and problem-solving. David transitioned from practicing law to focusing on operations within investment firms before joining Ranpak about six years ago. His role combines his analytical skills and passion for sustainability, allowing him to oversee sustainability initiatives and collaborate across various departments and clients to drive ecological goals forward.

About the Sponsors:

Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!

* Specright eBook - How to define sustainable packaging strategies!

* Gartner Report

* Packaging Pros eBook

* Home Page

* Book a demo with Specright

Meyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!

* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report

* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!

Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.com

Book a demo with Trayak (LCA’s on demand!)

SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!

The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!

Episode Summary:

In this riveting episode of the People of Packaging podcast, host Adam Peek welcomes David Murgio, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ranpak, to discuss the critical role of sustainability in the packaging industry. Bringing a unique perspective from his legal and corporate background, David sheds light on Ranpak’s initiatives and the broader implications of environmental stewardship in packaging.

Covering topics such as the importance of product protection, the advantages of paper-based packaging, and the ongoing trend of increasing e-commerce, David's insights reflect the innovative strides Ranpak is making toward more sustainable solutions. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how simple packaging changes can markedly reduce environmental footprints without disrupting consumer habits or business operations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainable practices and the future of packaging.

Key Takeaways:

* Importance of Product Protection: Sustainability includes ensuring items are protected during shipping to avoid waste from damaged goods.

* Paper-Based Packaging Benefits: Ranpak focuses on using 100% paper-based packaging, which is renewable, biodegradable, and easily recyclable, making it a more sustainable option than many plastics.

* End-of-Life Impact: Paper packaging solutions offer significant benefits over plastics in terms of ease of recycling and environmental impact at the end of their lifecycle.

* E-commerce and Packaging: The rise in e-commerce increases the need for effective and sustainable packaging solutions that can reduce the plastic footprint.

* Sustainability Strategies: Companies can quickly implement paper-based packaging solutions to enhance sustainability without major changes to their products or consumer experiences.

Notable Quotes:

* "I'm actually a lawyer... It helps in a couple of different ways. First of all, so I was a corporate lawyer, which meant that I worked on these large, sprawling projects that had multiple different facets."

* "At Rampack, our focus and our product is so focused on sustainability. I get to lean forward and talk to customers and clients and people like you, Adam."

* "Our business at its core is about pushing the sustainability ball up the hill."

* "If a packaging system or a packaging configuration doesn't protect the product that you're shipping, it's useless."

* "It's just always feels to me that as a society, it's kind of crazy to use a substrate that's going to last hundreds of decades to fulfill an application that has a useful life of a day or two."

Resources:

* Specright: Specright

* Treyac Compass: Learn more at Trayak

For more insightful discussions on packaging sustainability and innovative practices, listen to the full episode and stay tuned for more enlightening content from the People of Packaging podcast.

Tyler Briesath and Sanna Fager are on a mission to solve the worlds single use plastic dilemma! Curious to know how they are doing it? You can check out the amazing innovation at www.pulpac.com! Or just listen to this episode :)

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Also, make sure you check out their Spec Summit in Nashville in 2023! Go here to register! I’ll be there live and in the flesh

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packing Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

I couldn’t have been more honored than to have this discussion with Deborah Corn right before the mid terms. We discuss how she felt about 2022 in the Printerverse, what she’s up to in 2023, and why it’s important to VOTE

Learn more about what Deborah is up to at https://printmediacentr.com/

Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn as well

You can watch the video on YouTube as well

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packing Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Thanks to Ginnie for stopping by my booth at the TLMI Annual Meeting. So exciting to meet younger people encouraging others to join the industry! Make sure you link up with Ginnie.

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P!

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Huge shout out to Evelio and the team at Sunday’s Finest. Go get your own at https://www.sundaysfinest.com/ and make sure to tag myself and Evelio when you open it and drink it! Also, make sure you check out Evelio’s Podcast, Packaging Unbox’d! It’s so great and this episode is also there.

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P!

This podcast is part of a great network of podcasts about packaging. Go follow Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors along with Packing Unbox’d hosted by Evelio Mattos

Huge thanks to Kay for joining the podcast and dropping some great knowledge. If you want to connect with Kay or learn more about Jabil, go connect with Kay on LinkedIn or visit the Jabil.com site as well.

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If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg

Or…

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P!

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Steve Larsen was my guest today at the Packsize booth at the show. They also announced a super fantastic integration with Boot Barn today. Here’s the video and press release

https://www.packsize.com/customer-spotlight/bootbarn/

BOOT BARN, INDUSTRIAL PROCUREMENT SERVICES (INDPRO), AND PACKSIZE COLLABORATE TO COMBAT LABOR SHORTAGES WITH CUSTOM AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Packsize technology redefines packaging to support sustainability initiatives

and meet customer demands 

SALT LAKE CITY, October 25, 2022 – Packsize today announced it is partnering with Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT) to transform the retailer’s warehouses through custom automation solutions addressing the impact of labor shortages, while bolstering the company’s sustainability initiatives. Boot Barn sought out INDPRO and Packsize to transform its boot storage system, save and reallocate labor, and improve throughput.

“The partnership we have with Packsize and INDPRO is already having a significant impact on our throughput and our ability to provide a right-size box for every customer order that leaves our Wichita distribution center,” said Joey Kinnevan, Director of Fulfillment at Boot Barn. “As this year’s holiday season approaches, we’re more confident than ever in our ability to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations to make this a successful quarter, and we’re excited about the future possibilities of this partnership.”

Utilizing multiple packaging platforms from Packsize, Boot Barn now has the capacity to move 1,000 packages every hour from its Wichita distribution center.

* The unique all-in-one X7 solution from Packsize handles most of the e-commerce orders – 75% through its highly automated inline fulfillment system that creates right-sized boxes for every order.

* The Packsize X4 and IQ Fusion solutions handle the remaining orders, working together to offer flexible and cost-efficient options, especially during peak season.

These solutions support Boot Barn’s sustainability commitment by reducing waste and using significantly less corrugated than standard or off-the-shelf boxes. Additionally, leveraging Packsize’s products helps increase freight efficiency by maximizing cubic volume on transportation vehicles and eliminating the need for wasteful void fill, thereby lowering Boot Barn’s carbon footprint. In a recent study conducted by Packsize, such sustainability efforts were shown to increase end-consumer satisfaction: nearly 1 in 4 say they would either switch to purchasing from more environmentally responsible companies or reduce their online shopping due to environmental concerns.

“Collaborating with Boot Barn and INDPRO to create a data-driven, custom automation and sustainable solution has been incredibly rewarding for our partnership,” said Rod Gallaway, CEO of Packsize. “Utilizing best-in-class solutions from Packsize, Boot Barn and INDPRO are redefining the possibilities of packaging to improve the consumer’s experience, warehouse throughput and sustainability efforts.”

“Looking at the specifics of Boot Barn’s needs, Packsize was our natural choice as an automation partner on this project,” said Mark Juelich, President of INDPRO. “After the recent success in Wichita, we are excited to work with Packsize again in the very near future.”

Boot Barn’s use of the Packsize system creates right-sized boxes that perfectly fit each order to ship more than 4,000 shipments to customers daily. At Boot Barn’s Wichita Distribution Center, which spans 140,000 square feet, employees can now simply scan and load SKUs into the system to ship products out in the right-sized boxes instead of packaging by hand, reducing the likelihood of damage and increasing packaging efficiency even for the most complex orders.

About Packsize® 

Packsize® transforms how businesses and their customers experience packaging – from packing to unboxing. Since introducing Right-sized Packaging on Demand® in 2002, Packsize has become a recognized supply chain and sustainable packaging industry leader in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. As a partner and trusted advisor, Packsize unlocks hidden potential in its customers’ supply chain and creates custom packaging process flows that consider every step – from the warehouse floor to the customer’s hands. Packsize is reimagining packaging and accelerating the path to a more sustainable future. Follow Packsize on LinkedIn. 

Had a lovely impromptu interview with Andrew Wasserman from Cyngient. Find him and his marketing guru Amber Gitter on LinkedIn.

Also be sure check out our great sponsors who make this all happen!

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Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P!

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Can you believe it? 160 episodes in on this crazy podcasting journey. Whoa!

I’m joined today by Lorne Herskowicz, partner at HexcelPack. Go check out how they are changing the game when it comes to sustainable shipping packaging at

https://www.hexcelpack.com/

Also, let’s give a shout out to our new sponsor Spark Packaging!

Are you sick and tired of the same positions at your PLANT consistently being open or just not being filled? Or maybe your facility just isn’t retaining talent due to not having dedicated recruitment support.

If you need contract-to-hire support, or you are looking to hire directly for industry professionals…. Spark Packaging can help. Spark Packaging is the industry partner who provides all your recruitment and staffing needs.  

If you are hearing this…and thinking “THAT’S ME”…You need to go to to SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING , again that is SparkPackagingINC.com/HIRING and answer some of their questions. Once received a Spark team-member will reach out A-S-A-P!

Finally,

Are you going to PackExpo? Join me and Cory Connors at the Specright booth LU-6730 to peep the new SWAG and get some time together

Curious what Iconex is up to and how Michael made the move from the carpet industry into labels? Tune in to this short episode!

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For those of us in the packaging industry, finding materials that are truly unique and ground breaking is tough.

I think the team at TIPA is on to something!

Michael Waas joins Adam Peek as they discuss how they have found a way to keep barrier properties close and provide a compostable solution that could work for many parties.

Learn more at tipa-corp.com

Also, make sure you connect up with Adam at the Specright booth at PackExpo 10/23-10/25. Let’s create a world without waste and take a spec first approach!

About the Guest(s):

Sadie Bowler is an enterprising student and co-founder of Sadie B Personal Care, a brand that captures her passion for beauty and personal care, channeled through her experience with hair styling from a young age. With a deep understanding of the beauty industry and its impact on young women, she and her sister Abby Bowler have created a product line tailored to Gen Z girls, focusing on empowering and uplifting messages rather than "fix me" narratives. Sadie is an embodiment of the modern young entrepreneur, balancing her education at the University of Utah with the rigors of running a successful consumer packaged goods company.

About the Sponsors:

Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!

* Specright Unpacked Webinar

* Gartner Report

* Packaging Pros eBook

* Home Page

* Book a demo with Specright

Meyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!

* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report

* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!

Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.com

Book a demo with Trayak (LCA’s on demand!)

SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!

The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode, Adam Peek uncovers the inspiring story behind the launch of Sadie B Personal Care. Sadie Bowler, the brand's co-founder, shares her journey from being an eleven-year-old hairstylist to establishing a personal care brand dedicated to sustainable packaging and positive messaging for Gen Z girls. The discussion delves into the foundation of Sadie B, the significance of responsible entrepreneurship, and the sisters' recent milestone of breaking into Target stores.

Sadie Bowler discusses the unique approach of creating product lines catering to different lifestyles of young women – the go-getter, adventurer, athlete, and creator. These products, while underscored by salon-quality formulations, reject harmful beauty standards and promote a message of self-acceptance and empowerment. Another focal point of the conversation centers around sustainable practices in packaging, reflecting the brand's commitment to environmental responsibility and aligning with the expectations of conscientious consumers.

Key Takeaways:

* Sadie B Personal Care was founded to fill a market gap with positive and empowering messaging for young women in the beauty and personal care industry.

* The brand offers salon-quality products segmented into four lifestyle-oriented lines that cater to the diverse routines of Gen Z girls.

* Sadie B has made sustainability a core aspect of its brand identity, using recycled plastics for packaging and aiming for B Corp certification.

* Their success story includes being lifted up by the entrepreneurial community of Utah and mentors like Davis Smith, culminating in securing a spot at over 500 Target stores nationwide.

* The brand aims to change the landscape of personal care in girls' bathrooms to a more uplifting and supportive environment.

Notable Quotes:

* "And so we combined our passions and started Sadie B personal care." – Sadie Bowler

* "Target awarded us business in July of 2023. And we just launched, have been on shelves for about five weeks in over 500 stores nationwide." – Sadie Bowler

* "And I felt like it was began to take a toll on my mental health." – Sadie Bowler (On messages from the beauty industry)

* "It's like no wonder these brands aren't speaking to our needs and to what we care about." – Sadie Bowler

* "You know, we expect them of our, the brands that we use. And so we wanted to make a brand that met our standards." – Sadie Bowler (On clean ingredients and sustainable packaging)

Resources:

* Sadie B Personal Care website: Sadie B Co

* Purchase Sadie B products at Target or target.com

* Connect with the host Adam Peek and learn more about packaging through his book "Packaging Peaks" and by following the packaging shows "Sustainable Packaging with Corey Connors" and "Packaging Unboxed" with Avi Mato.

We invite you to listen to the full episode for a more in-depth understanding of Sadie Bowler's entrepreneurial story, Sadie B's commitment to sustainability, and how the brand is challenging the status quo in beauty and personal care. Stay tuned for more enlightening content that unfolds the stories behind the people shaping the packaging industry.

What a joy and an honor it was to talk with Jos about how Reckitt is using this great medium called Packaging to drive product growth and sustainability.

You can read about the latest news from Reckitt at https://www.reckitt.com/newsroom/

Make sure you look up Jos Harrison on LinkedIn as well

Please also check out www.specright.com/pkg to follow their latest news and come visit them at PackExpo 2022 as well!

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Brad Liski and his team are creating a movement! You can join the #truearthmovement by going to tru.earth today

You can also watch the interview right Here on YouTube

Make sure you connect with Tom on LinkedIn

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Make sure you connect up with CERM online and LinkedIn to see how they are revolutionizing the label and packaging space around the world with better data flow and execution

If you have any guests you’d like to have on the podcast, you can visit www.encasemedia.com and fill out a nomination form. OR email me at adam@peopleofpackaging.com

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I got to wrap up day 2 with Eli Mahal discussing their latest digital press innovation, the V12!

Learn more on their site here

I sat down before day 2 with Felix Mueller and Dario Urbinati from Gallus and Heidelberg to discuss their new Gallus One Digital press.

You can also watch the interview on YouTube

You have got to see what Actega has cooking with their new Ecoleaf product. They are looking to disrupt the foil industry with their newest innovation. Go to www.actega.com to learn more

If you’re hear at LabelExpo, stop by their booth!

If you want to learn more from Siena, you can link up with her on LinkedIn

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Eldon Schaffer is the CEO of Tekni-Plex Consumer Products and came by the podcast to drop some great knowledge about what they do, how he led through the pandemic, and some advice he would give to younger people in the industry!

Connect with Eldon on LinkedIn

Learn about Tekni-Plex here

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Make sure you connect with Beau Oyler on LinkedIn and follow his work at https://www.enlisteddesign.com/

About the Guest(s):

Adam Peek is a renowned expert in the packaging industry, known for his engaging discussions on the People of Packaging podcast. He works at Meyers Printing as a Senior Vice President and is passionate about sustainability and innovation in packaging.

Cory Connors is the host of the Sustainable Packaging podcast and an influential figure in the packaging sector, widely respected for his expertise in sustainable packaging solutions. He is dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices within the packaging industry.

Evelio Mattos (although not present in this episode) is a key member of the Packaging Today team. He is known for his dynamic approach and insightful commentary on the packaging unboxed Youtube channel, a masterclass series focused on packaging design and sustainability!

About the Sponsors:

Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!

* Specright Unpacked Webinar

* Gartner Report

* Packaging Pros eBook

* Home Page

* Book a demo with Specright

Meyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!

* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report

* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!

Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.com

Book a demo with Trayak (LCA’s on demand!)

SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!

The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!

Episode Summary:

Dive into another exciting episode of "Packaging Today" with hosts Adam Peek and Cory Connors, as they navigate the bustling world of the packaging industry. This episode, marked by the absence of co-host Avelio Matos, delves into the significance of trade shows and how companies can maximize their presence. Expect a mix of humor, personal anecdotes, and professional insights that keep the conversation engaging and informative.

Adam and Cory emphasize the importance of presence—both in person at trade shows and online via social media. They share strategies for effectively engaging with attendees, how the power of social media amplifies physical presence, and why planning events outside of trade shows can significantly benefit businesses. The hosts also reflect on the need for a strategic approach to exhibiting and how leveraging partnerships can create significant exposure. Listeners get a well-rounded understanding of not just participating in, but excelling at industry events like PacExpo and London Packaging Week.

Key Takeaways:

* Maximize Trade Show Presence: Going beyond just exhibiting by promoting your booth through social media and hosting side events.

* Digital and Physical Presence: The synergy between social media and in-person engagement can greatly amplify brand visibility.

* Importance of Planning: Success at trade shows often lies in detailed preparation and creating attractional reasons for attendees to visit your booth.

* Value of Partnerships: Collaborating with influencers or industry insiders can significantly boost your reach.

* Personal Connection: Trade shows are prime opportunities to strengthen personal relationships and foster new ones.

Notable Quotes:

* Adam Peek: "You can’t just be on social media and expect for great things to happen. Not in our industry."

* Cory Connors: "The value comes when you can create new, real relationships in person."

* Adam Peek: "There's no shame in partnering with people like us to help drive attention and traffic to your booth."

* Cory Connors: "Preparation and communication are key to a successful trade show."

* Adam Peek: "The connection between digital and social and in-person can be really powerful."

Resources:

* Adam Peek on LinkedIn

* Cory Connors on LinkedIn

* Sustainable Packaging Podcast

* People of Packaging Podcast

* PacExpo - Noted as a major trade show.

* London Packaging Week - Another significant event mentioned.

* Spec Right - Referenced as a great example of effective trade show presence.

Stay tuned for more insights and tips from "Packaging Today" as our hosts return with Avelio Matos. Don't miss the full episode to learn how you can excel at your next trade show appearance and make the most out of your packaging industry events!

Are you tired of trying to figure out what the heck your packaging specs are? Go visit Specright to learn how you can see a world without waste. Get your specs right before you guess wrong!

Meet a human who is changing the world through supply chain management for QSR companies. Make sure you connect up with Zachary on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyneilstein/

If you want to learn how you can up your game and own your data, go to specright.com/pkg 

Check out the specright sustainability report over at www.specright.com/sustainability and make sure you connect up with MJ on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jo-werlein-9b179313/