Have you ever wondered where your packaging ends its life? What kind of impacts does it make along its journey?
This show invites two types of people to share their experiences and key takeaways. On one hand, inspiring businesses who already made a chunk about outstanding packaging. On the other hand, experts around the world in multiple areas shaping your choices.
I am Colienne Regout from Look4Loops, and I believe that businesses have the power to ease the change we need and rally users and politics behind the cause.
Now, Let’s discover together how your packaging could better care for your purpose, your people, our planet, and your profit!
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Will your products actually compost? Find out with open-source data from the Compostable Field Testing Program
Episode 61
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 • Duration 01:01:51
INTRODUCTION
Ready to rethink compostable packaging?
In this episode, Emily McGill from BSI Bio dives into the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP), an initiative that open-sources field trial data to drive progress in the industry. Curious about what they've uncovered? In addition to several key takeaways, you'll learn
the key differences between field and lab testing,
how methodologies are evolving,
and which materials have been put to the test.
Plus, there's a big update! Since recording, the program is forging ahead — actively seeking collaboration on strategy and fundraising for its next research phase. The focus? Building a game-changing matrix comparing disintegration rates with composting conditions. This is crucial intel for both composters and the packaging industry.
I loved how Emily takes a step back to explain things, making even the process of "playing" with open-source data and graphs fascinating—whether you're a composter, product designer, manufacturer, policymaker, or brand.
And don't miss the final minute, where Emily shares her vision for the future—it's worth sticking around for!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Episode 55 “[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 8] The OK Compost Certifications: Home & Industrial” with Love-Ese Chile: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep55-certifications-review-ok-compost-home-industrial
BSIbio Packaging Solutions: https://bsibio.com/
The burning question came from Flavie of Lactips in episode 40: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep40-milk-protein-plastic-free-polymer-recyclable-biodegradable-soluble
Emily invites us to check on the hashtag on LinkedIn #makecompostmainstream
She is also suggesting to reflect on the meta crisis: What work can I do now here? What vector of change am I?
WHERE TO FIND EMILY AND THE COMPOSTABLE FIELD TESTING PROGRAM (CFTP)?
The website of the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP): https://www.compostabletesting.org/
LinkedIn of Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-mcgill/
ABOUT ABOUT EMILY MCGILL FROM BSIBIO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
Emily McGill is the Program Director of the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP), an international research project gathering real-world disintegration data for compostable items from composting facilities across North America, cofounded by the Compost Research and Education Foundation and BSIbio. With a bachelor in Bioresource Engineering, Emily has conducted and remotely coordinated field tests since 2014, and helped lead the development of standardized methods for field testing within ASTM.
Her consulting experience includes solid waste management planning at corporate and municipal levels as well as policy development and product design for zero waste and single-use plastic reduction. Since 2015 she has fostered community-based projects in urban sustainability, circular economy and regenerative systems design. She is a micro-composter, feeding the soil in her collaborative community garden in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is the co-founder of Master Recycler Vancouver, a zero waste education program for adults.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
From single-use to reuse: How eco-design is shaping the future of food packaging
Episode 60
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 • Duration 01:08:30
INTRODUCTION
No, reusables are not just single-use items with a QR code slapped on to encourage reuse! True reusability starts with intentional design right from the beginning.
That’s exactly why it’s so valuable to learn from Annie Legroulx, Director of Innovation at Cambium, based in Montréal. With her expertise in designing and distributing eco-friendly takeout solutions, she has firsthand experience navigating the challenges of transitioning from single-use to reuse systems.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
Why eco-design must balance standardization with adaptability for different food applications.
How a local supplier can play a key role in overcoming challenges such as condensation, traceability, and procurement hurdles.
And what a well-thought-out end-of-life approach should involve, whether your packaging is recyclable or compostable.
I admire Annie’s dedication to collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address real-world needs. Her pragmatic and grounded view of reuse—as part of a necessary transition that still leaves room for certain single-use applications—feels refreshingly practical and actionable.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The initial burning question came from Evelio in episode 29 “The impact of eye-catching packaging design as well as hidden structural design”: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep29-user-experience-structural-design-luxury-tertiary
Check out the result of Annie’s Apple Packaging Reuse project “White Box Lab” on this instagram account she had created for it: https://www.instagram.com/whiteboxlab/
Annie loved the series with Mme & M Recyclage: feel free to listen to them as well in episodes 28, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 and 43.
One of Cambium's main partners is an organization dedicated to the eco-responsible transition of cafes and restaurants and is called “La vague”: https://www.la-vague.ca/.
No more waste and toxicity: Unlocking value in sustainable materials and manufacturing.
Episode 59
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 01:24:01
INTRODUCTION
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of the following three questions, then this episode is for you!
How can you eliminate toxicity and waste from your facilities and products?
How can you uncover value and opportunities in the threats and challenges you face, from material extraction and processing to disposal?
What do you still need to learn to truly embrace a shift toward a more circular economy?
We’re diving into these questions with my guest, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, co-author of the book Materials & Sustainability: Building A Circular Future. If books open windows to the world, then let’s leaf through one that reveals a new view of sustainable materials and manufacturing.
Together,
we unpacked the meaning of sustainability ;
we compared terms like virgin materials vs. waste materials, procurement vs. management, carbon emissions vs. water crisis, and many others that shed light on crucial issues ;
and we brought fresh perspectives, even starting with some thought-provoking quotes.
As you’ll see, we approached this content with the playful curiosity of children jumping into a pile of colorful leaves, leaving you to grab the one idea that resonates most.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Paul is on the advisory board of
Restalk, an agri-waste packaging company, based in USA: https://www.restalk.org/
Musthad, a SaaS platform for circular fashion end-of-life solutions, based in Italy: https://www.musthad.com/
Paul is a non-executive director of Sparxell, a company making metallic and pearlescent pigment from cellulose, based in UK: https://sparxell.com/
Previous episodes mentioned in this conversation:
The first one with Paul in September 2022 in episode 27 titled “Plant-based feedstocks and innovations for absolute circular packaging!”: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep27-plant-based-circular-regenerative-innovations
Reduce, Reuse, Refill: Paris's Journey to a Zero Single-Use Plastic Future – Bold Moves for the Olympics?
Episode 58
Thursday, July 25, 2024 • Duration 50:03
INTRODUCTION
What actions can a city like Paris take to eliminate single-use plastic? How do urban economic actors become key players in reduce, reuse, and refill initiatives? And could the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics serve as an extra motivation?
Join us as Justine Laurent, Managing Director of Circulab, explains the operational and relational support necessary for such transformative changes.
Get ready to be inspired by global strategies and numerous examples, such as free-water fountains, collaborations with reuse initiatives, and incentives and certifications for economic players to help reshape our cities and villages by significantly reducing plastic use!
Before we delve into the ongoing changes with our guest, I can’t resist sharing some freshly revealed data with you.
Did you know that thanks to its zero single-use plastic ambition, Paris avoided 41 tonnes of plastic – the equivalent of 2.5 Parisian buses – in 2023?
Did you know that more than 1,000 shops display a sticker indicating that anyone can freely fill their water bottle from their tap?
And finally, did you know that – for the first time and due to its determination to make a difference – Paris secured around 200 soda fountains instead of bottles from the historic partner of the Games for the main festivities?
Curious to know how all this became possible? This episode is for you!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
“Towards a global treaty to end plastic pollution: The Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a historic resolution in March 2022 with a view to negotiating, by the end of 2024, a global treaty to combat plastic pollution which is legally binding and based on a comprehensive approach covering the entire life cycle of plastics”: https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/03/1113142
Check the Guidelines and Toolkits from
the Ellen MacArthur Foundation; the webpage “Designing out plastic pollution” https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/plastics/overview
Biodesign: How are brands navigating the regenerative materials market?
Episode 57
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 01:14:23
INTRODUCTION
Join us for an insightful interview with Beatriz from Tocco, a Paris- and Singapore-based company at the forefront of biodesign. Tocco is revolutionizing the industry with the world's first AI-enabled B2B marketplace for regenerative and low-carbon materials.
Their mission? To make it 10x easier and faster for brands to identify, benchmark, and procure cleaner materials, combating the plastics crisis head-on.
In this episode,
discover how Tocco acts as a bridge between suppliers and brands, providing comparable data on materials from their sources to their end of life;
learn about the space they give to innovation, from lab stages to commercial success;
and find inspiration in how they facilitate collaboration through transparency and trust.
Finally, don't miss a peek into their five awards categories celebrating sustainability pioneers!
Tune in to meet the regenerative materials of a cleaner tomorrow, today!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Suggested episodes from the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast (https://www.look4loops.com/podcast):
The “Certifications Spotlight: Truths & Traps” series and the “Wild Waste” series (each audio clip is about one material and is created in collaboration with Mme & M. Recyclage)
Episode 55: “[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 8] The OK Compost Certifications: Home & Industrial” with Love-Ese Chile of Regenerative Waste Labs https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep55-certifications-review-ok-compost-home-industrial
Episode 20: “How to grow your compostable packaging? Explore the wonder of mycelium!” with Meghan Olson of Ecovative Design https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep20-compostable-mycelium-mushroom-design
The burning question came from Frédérique Drouin of Myni in episode 46: “Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing” https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep46-non-toxic-products-water-free-tablet-reusable-bottles
[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 9] ISTA - International Safe Transit Association
Episode 56
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 • Duration 26:20
INTRODUCTION
Welcome, listeners, to another illuminating episode of our 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths & Traps' series! Today, we delve into the realm of ISTA certification, where packaging prowess meets transportation safety.
Join us, as I unravel the intricacies with our experienced guest, Victor Huart from Metropack. With a Ph.D. in packaging engineering and a decade-long tenure in an ISTA-certified laboratory, Victor brings unparalleled expertise.
We kick off by tracing ISTA's roots from its post-WWII inception to its global prominence today.
Yet, what sets ISTA apart? It's not just about certification; it's about fostering a community committed to enhancing testing practices.
But, as we explore its strengths, we can't ignore potential criticisms. Is ISTA's legitimacy ever questioned?
And what does the future hold? Victor predicts a surge in transportation testing's importance amidst eco-design demands.
So, whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, join us as we unlock the secrets behind ISTA certification and discover how it safeguards your products on their journey from A to B.
[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 8] The OK Compost Certifications: Home & Industrial
Episode 55
Thursday, April 11, 2024 • Duration 48:31
INTRODUCTION
Even my children know what compost is! But how do you determine what material goes into home and industrial compost? Can you explain what makes the difference and why it is important not to mix them up? What are the criteria to meet for biodegradation, disintegration, ecotoxicity and chemical characteristics?
Love-Ese Chile answers those questions in the 8th audio clip of the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series. She unravels the mysteries behind the OK Compost Certifications. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
their meaning,
their application,
their grey areas,
and their pros and cons.
Once again, you will feel the passion of my guest! Composting is one of those apparently simple subjects that leads to tireless conversation with Ese. In the context of April as Earth Month, this episode gives you the perfect opportunity to raise awareness on what we can and can’t bring back safely to the soil.
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certification, the North America’s leading authority on compostable products & packaging: https://bpiworld.org/
[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 7] The Moebius Logo
Episode 54
Thursday, March 7, 2024 • Duration 09:58
INTRODUCTION
You've likely encountered a Möbius loop logo on the back of packaging. But do you know what it signifies in terms of recycling and material information?
This logo is the focus of our 54th episode, closely connected to the two preceding episodes. Together, they form a trio of audio clips under the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series, for which Anne-Laure has graciously joined us multiple times on the podcast. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,
its application,
its grey areas,
and its pros and cons.
Remember to also listen to episode 52 about the Green Dot (Point Vert) and episode 53 about the Triman logo!
HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
ISO 14021:2016 Environmental labels and declarations. Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling): https://www.iso.org/standard/66652.html
[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 6] The Triman Logo
Episode 53
Thursday, February 22, 2024 • Duration 10:36
INTRODUCTION
What could possibly mean this logo featuring a little figure and arrows going against the clock's hands? What does it conjure up for you? Do we really need more pictos around information about sorting? What if I told you that it is actually mandatory, for now?
Anne-Laure is back on the airwaves of this podcast to delve into the enigma of the 'Triman' logo in this 6th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,
its application,
its grey areas,
and its pros and cons.
Follow us: After the Green Dot (Point Vert) in the previous episode, Anne-Laure will be back for the next one to dive into the Moebius logo!
The obligation to display TRIMAN signage and information on sorting procedures (application of article L. 541-9-3 of the Environment Code) in French >> “FAQ et frises sur le Triman et l'information précisant les modalités de tri” ( <)
[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 5] The Green Dot [Point Vert]
Episode 52
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 • Duration 10:36
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever been skeptical about a green logo? This one won't help you much; it's a gem in its own right!
Luckily, we have Anne-Laure to clear things up, in just a few minutes, what you need to remember about it! Little hints: it has something to do with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, formerly PPWD, for Directive).
The “Green Dot” is the 5th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. This episode is very short and incisive. However, like the others, it unravels the mysteries behind one of the logos you find on the packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,
its application,
its grey areas,
and its pros and cons.
Spoiler alert: Anne-Laure will be back for the next two episodes, where we'll dive into the Triman logo and the Möbius logo, one after the other!
HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The European Directive 94/62/EC: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2022)734698
EPR organisms mentioned:
in France, there are 2 organisms: Leko and Citeo.
in Quebec, you have Éco Entreprises Québec and, in the rest of Canada, you will find Multi-Material Stewardship Western or Circular Materials.
We also mentioned episode 12: “When cups initiate a reusable ecosystem to take the waste out of takeout” with Cody Irwin of ShareWares: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep12-reusable-cup-takeout
You are also encouraged to check the numerous webinars and content on Sustainable Packaging Coalition (https://sustainablepackaging.org/) of GreenBlue and on Ellen MacArthur Foundation with their initiative “Scaling Returnable Packaging” (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/scaling-returnable-packaging/overview).
WHERE TO FIND ANNIE AND CAMBIUM?
The Cambium Distribution website with a focus on their reusable page: https://cambiumdistribution.com/cambium-reutilisable/ in French and https://cambiumdistribution.com/en/cambium-reutilisable/ in English
Press release about this reuse project: https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/cambium-la-vague-reusable-containers/?cf-view
LinkedIn of Annie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-legroulx/
Annie Legroulx website for her “Sustainable Packaging and Circular Design Consultancy”: https://www.dringdring.ca/
ABOUT ANNIE LEGROULX FROM CAMBIUM DISTRIBUTION
Annie is a product designer specialized in eco-design and circular economy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Environnemental Design from the University of Quebec in Montreal.
Entrepreneur, lecturer at the University of Montreal for over 10 years and sustainability consultant, Annie’s expertise in sustainable packaging design and waste management have lead her to advise businesses, organisations and cities on a wide range of waste reduction initiatives over the years.
Currently, she is Director of Innovation, Sustainability Consultant and co-owner at Cambium Distribution, a Montreal-based company specialized in the design and distribution of sustainable packaging solutions. Her latest project at Cambium has been developing a range of reusable containers specifically designed to scale reusable packaging in the foodservice industry.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
For the “Certification Spotlight, Truth and Trap” series, check episodes 47, 48 (FSC), 49 (PEFC), 51 (Reuse), 52 (Green Dot), 53 (Triman), 54 (Moebius logo), 55 (Ok Compost) and 56 (ISTA) of the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast: https://www.look4loops.com/podcast
Episodes 22 and 32 with guests from Canopy, echoing the words of Neva Murtha (Next‑Generation Solutions Issues Specialist at CanopyPlanetand) in the book.
Episode #34: “Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?” with Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet : https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platform
Episode #57: “Biodesign: How are brands navigating the regenerative materials market?” with Ana Beatriz Alves of Tocco : the burning question of this episode comes from Ana: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep57-biodesign-platform-regenerative-materials-suppliers-brands-marketplace
The burning question of Paul in episode 27 was answered by Alejandra Laclette of PlanetArk in episode #42: “Better communicate with obvious recycling labels”: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep42-recycling-label-bin-campaigns-communication
Jan Dell from Last Beach Cleanup in California : interviewed in the book and heroes of Paul
Quote: “It is NOT about resources management, it’s actually about human management for the benefit of the land” (Erin Matariki Carr, a leading Indigenous legal scholar and Rights of Nature activist in Aotearoa (New Zealand) < https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bioneers_through-colonization-hyper-capitalism-and-ugcPost-7207397010499338241-5Yp9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop < https://bioneers.org/claudia-pena-and-erin-matariki-carr-on-reconnecting-with-the-earth-and-each-other/?utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=2024_media_hub
Recommended book : “Environment and Economy, 2nd edition” Scott Cato, Molly, Dec 2021, 2nd ed. London: Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group. 320 p. (Introductions to the Environment)
The movie “Citizen Kane” has been mentioned because it is inspired by William Randolph who we quoted in this interview about the woodland destruction.
WHERE TO FIND PAUL AND HIS BOOK?
Paul Foulkes-Arellano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfoulkesarellano/
Circuthon website: https://circuthon.com/
“Materials & Sustainability. Building A Circular Future”, Paul’s co-written book with Julia L Freer Goldstein: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003409267/materials-sustainability-paul-foulkes-arellano-julia-freer-goldstein
Paul Foulkes‑Arellano is the founder of circular economy consulting business Circuthon Consulting, where he advises global brands and bioeconomy start‑ups.
He co-wrote the book “Materials & Sustainability. Building A Circular Future” with Julia L Freer Goldstein, published in April 2024.
His areas of expertise are raw materials, packaging, apparel, and footwear. His particular focus is NextGen fibers, biomaterials, and novel material development.
Paul sits on the advisory boards of alternative fiber producer, ReStalk, and textile upcyclers, Must Had. He is a non‑executive director at cellulosic pigments specialist Sparxell. Paul runs two non‑profit initiatives: The Circular Footwear Initiative and The Circular Fashion Initiative.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
and the Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE) of the PNUD: “Policy brief: Circular Design of Plastic Products, 2024” https://www.unido.org/sites/default/files/unido-publications/2024-04/GACERE%20Policy%20Brief%20-%20Circular%20Design%20of%20Plastic%20Products.pdf < https://www.unep.org/gacere
Link to the workshop on "Scaling up circular design for plastic products" hosted by Circulab on behalf of GACERE on Monday the 15th April 2024 at the the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF in Brussels: https://wcef2024.com/sessions/ws7-scaling-up-circular-design-for-plastic-products/
Check the “Wilde Waste audio clip” series of the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast, in collaboration with Mme & M Recyclage: episodes 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, as well episode 28 about “The good, the bad, and the ugly of recycling”.
The Legacy Program: the “Plan heritage et durabilité” of Olympics in Paris: https://olympics.com/fr/paris-2024/information/plan-heritage-durabilite
Paris’ ambition in French: https://www.paris.fr/pages/paris-ville-sans-plastique-jetable-d-ici-2024-6931 and more information in English on this page “Paris quickens pace to put an end to single-use plastic”: https://www.paris.fr/en/pages/paris-steps-up-the-pace-to-put-an-end-to-single-use-plastic-27473
Ep 45: “The single-use plastic legislation: Is ban starting a shifting conversation?” with Colienne Regout of Look4Loops: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep45-single-use-plastic-legislation-ban
In French: the network’s website, “Le Pari(s) du Zéro Plastique”: https://pariszeroplastique.fr/
The map with 1.200+ free fountains available in Paris: https://fontaine.eaudeparis.fr/
To be part of the zero plastic directory special for the Olympic and Paralympic Games: https://zerop.softr.app/zero-plastic-paris-directory >> https://airtable.com/app5sya90CdK35s9Q/pagLMLqYJAdWtGvAk/form
The initiative “Je choisis l’eau de Paris”: https://www.eaudeparis.fr/ with some fun videos https://www.eaudeparis.fr/ici-je-choisis-leau-de-paris
The app shows where to find free water on tap in different regions of the world: https://freetaps.earth/
Example of an “ugly” reusable cup to motivate people to return it, instead of keeping it! “Moche” means “ugly” in French: https://www.le-mosh.com/concept-mosh/
Ep 36: “The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?” with Célia Rennesson of Réseau Vrac & Elsa Bortuzzo of Yokoumi: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep36-bulk-network-packaging-free-products-consumers
The post of Clara Pasquier (Justine’s colleague) about the calculator that will help quantify the concrete impact of single-use plastics avoided by many economic actors in the City of Paris: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clarapasquier_plastiquezeroplastique-plasticfreeparis-drinktapwater-activity-7198585850115325953-VF4Q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Justine interviewed, in English, some international testimonials for the City of Paris:
Constance Steenkamp-Faaij, City of Amsterdam, The Netherlands: “The city of Amsterdam promises an “Amsterdammertje” bottle to do without plastic bottles”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QcNU-rULFA
Councilmember Sophie Hahn, City of Berkley, California USA: “The city of Berkeley is eliminating single-use plastic in its restaurants”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vh2wZw5WsA
(in French) Sustainable development delegate Samira Dubart, City of Lausanne, Switzerland: “The city of Lausanne is pursuing a committed policy against plastic pollution of waters”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nba5VcgM_QU
For the data mentioned in the intro, check (in French) the 2023 report on the zero single-use plastic ambition of the City of Paris, shared by Lila Durix, Head of the “Single-use Plastics Release” mission:: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lila-durix-033254185_rapport-annuel-2023-zero-puu-ville-de-activity-7221074075442393088-A9Qj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
WHERE TO FIND JUSTINE AND CIRCULAB?
LinkedIn profile of Justine Laurent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/circulardesign/
LinkedIn profile of Circulab: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearecirculab/mycompany/
Justine Laurent has been working for over 8 years to transform our economic models in line with planetary limits and the principles of the circular economy.
Graduated in innovation and international management, and after experiences in Chile and Spain, she helps professionals to understand the relationships and interdependencies between their products and services and their ecosystem, and to build models that are resource-efficient and adaptable to the challenges of the 21st century. She offers training, workshops, and strategic advice.
She is Managing Director of Circulab.
She is Head of Learning for the ESSEC Circular Economy Global Chair.
She is a podcast host at Radio Circulab.
She is a speaker and regular lecturer at various events and conferences.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
Episode 34: “Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?” with Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platform
Book recommended by Beatriz: Schumacher, E.F. (1973). Small is beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered. New York, Ny: Harper Perennial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Is_Beautiful
Ana Beatriz Alves is a creative professional deeply entrenched in the realms of sustainable design and materials innovation. She graduated from University of Arts London: Central Saint Martins, with a Master's degree in Biodesign, Textile & Materials, where she explored the intricate relationship between design and environmental responsibility. With her current role as a Materials and Climate Founder Associate at tocco, Beatriz shapes the brand's design philosophy, regenerative design communication, and overall impact frameworks.
Beatriz’s material research was lately demonstrated through her Blue Yonder project, showcased at the Eindhoven Dutch Design Week 2022. Blue Yonder explored the potential of algae biodegradable plastics, highlighting innovative solutions to environmental challenges in design. The project was recognized by LVMH, and chosen as a shortlisted project for the Grand Prix LVMH MA biodesign in 2022.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
The Metropack website for more information https://www.metropack.fr/ and in EN https://www.metropack.eu/
ABOUT VICTOR HUART FROM METROPACK
Victor HUART is a Packaging Engineer, he graduated from ESIReims (ex ESIEC) in 2012, and has a PhD in Process Engineering, since 2016, specialized in transport safety and industrial risk.
During his research, Victor worked, among others, on the estimation of fatigue damage by spectral methods related to transport vibrations, and on the reduction of simulation time in the laboratory.
In 2015, he was awarded the IAPRI (International Association of Packaging Research Institute) Most Promising Research Award.
Today, he is in charge of the Research and Development department for the Metropack laboratory. He carries out scientific audits of distribution circuits and works with a team of PhD students on new methods of analysis and simulation of the physical and climatic constraints of said circuits.In parallel to his activity in lab, Victor is a publication referee in scientific journals such as Packaging Technology and Science, and a member of the AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation) packaging commission.
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
ABOUT LOVE-ESE CHILE from REGENERATIVE WASTE LABS
Dr. Love-Ese Chile is Managing Owner of circular waste research and consulting firm Regenerative Waste Labs. With her scientific background, Love-Ese has taken her expertise into the industry and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others. Recently named a 2024 Clean50 Emerging Leader, Love-Ese leads a team at the intersection of bioproducts, circular economy policy and organic waste recovery. She engages in projects to implement initiatives that add value to businesses and organizations that generate large volumes of organic waste. Love-Ese has worked with all levels of government, NGOs and businesses to facilitate action that drives the use and recovery of circular bioproducts within the Canadian economy.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.
On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts.
Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.
Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
The switch from the Green Dot (Point Vert) to the Triman logo explained by the French Ministries Ecology and Territories in a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laENxN2qho0&t=1s “Triman: pour trier les emballages simplement”
As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.
On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts.
Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.
Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.
On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts.
Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.
Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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