Unpacking Excellence Podcast

Katie Ireland of CRB joins us to discuss key considerations for optimizing packaging line efficiency.

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

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

In this episode of Unpacking Excellence, Daniel Beardsworth is joined by co-hosts MJ Werlein and Ravi Buddhdew for a conversation with Franzisca Trautman of Glass Half Full NOLA, a glass recycling co-op. Franzisca tells us about how she and her co-founder started the organization, the challenges of recycling glass and the process of turning material that would have ended up in a landfill it into s...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With sustainability being at the forefront of a packaging design mindset, new raw materials are being used to close the circular process. But how can we determine the durability of those materials throughout the packages' life cycle? Listen to our newest ‘Inside the Box’ podcast episode with guest speaker Ray Wodar, the Global Director of the CPG-Retail Industry of Dassault Systémes, who discusses...

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

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