Good Garbage with Ved Krishna

Hello, hello! 🌱 In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna is joined by Efrat Friedland, Founder of materialscout and Co-Founder of Positive Plastics. They speak at length about Friedland's journey from being a designer to leading two businesses, her experience running a Materials Library and her view of the future of material science. 🧪 🧠 Together, we will be diving deep...

Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Nima Vakili, Founder & CEO of Safa Bioworks, for a fascinating conversation on circularity, biomaterials, and what it really takes to build sustainable systems in a world still dependent on fossil resources. Coming from a family deeply rooted in petrochemicals and polymer manufacturing, Nima shares his j...

Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with sustainability content creator Aashima Aghi to explore how conscious living, mindful consumption, and everyday lifestyle choices can create a meaningful impact on both personal well-being and the planet. Aashima shares her journey from being a curious child to becoming one of India's leading voices in sustai...

Hello, hello!  In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Vaibhav Anand, Founder & CEO of Bambrew, to unpack how sustainable packaging is being redefined in India through innovation in biodegradable materials and scalable design. From building solutions for milk packaging to creating high-barrier compostable films, Vaibhav shares his journey from Jharkhand to...

Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Sandeep Kulkarni, Founder of Kool Earth Solutions and a global expert in sustainable packaging. With experience spanning PepsiCo’s Advanced Research team, packaging innovation, and circular economy systems, Sandeep brings a rare insider perspective into how materials, business realities, and sustainability i...

Can you eat the packaging instead of throwing it away? Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Naama Nicotara, founder of NakedPak, to explore a radical rethinking of food packaging, one where the wrapper disappears entirely. From her early inspiration to the material science behind algae-based films, Naama shares the journey of building NakedPak...

Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast , host Ved Krishna sits down with Dr. Alexey Vishtal , a scientist and industry expert in pulp, paper, and sustainable packaging , to explore the material reality behind sustainability. From growing up in Russia to building his career in Finland, Alexey shares the journey that led him into material science — including a PhD focused on the s...

Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Neha Jain, Founder & CEO of Zerocircle, to explore how seaweed-based materials could transform the future of sustainable packaging. Imagine a world where packaging doesn’t end up stranded on beaches, but instead safely dissolves back into nature. That’s the future Neha is working toward. Neha shares her...

Sammy Davies, Director of Sustainability & Brand at EcoSafe Zero Waste, is a regenerative leader who bridges the gap between high-level brand strategy and deep ecological advocacy. With over a decade of experience in cleantech, she brings a "systems change" mindset to the heart of the circular economy. What if the secret to fixing our broken industrial systems isn't found in a bo...

Hello, hello! This week - the Good Garbage podcast welcomes back the in-person interview - with Avantika Saraogi on the show! A visionary, Avantika is manufacturing PLA from sugarcane at BCML, where she is the executive director.  She doesn't only oversee PLA production but also heads the entire sugarcane operation. From sugarcane development, procurement, grower relations, strategy, technolog...

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Alex...

Hello, hello! In this episode, Benjamin Von Wong shares his journey from a traditional upbringing to becoming an environmental artist and activist. He reflects on the influence of his parents' stable lifestyle, his unexpected path into photography, and his transition into environmentalism.  Benjamin also discusses the challenges and rewards of using art to communicate complex issues, emphasizing t...

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠⁠ Hosted by Alex Mo...

Hello, hello! Join us today for a long awaited, incredible conversation with Frank Franciosi, former executive director of the US Composting Council, as he shares his vision for transforming waste management. Discover why "trash that's separated is good trash" and how composting can create jobs and reduce our carbon footprint. Frank delves into the challenges of greenwashing, the importance of loc...

Hello, hello! This week Ved speaks with Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability at Atlantic Packaging, as she shares her journey from a college protester zip-tied to the White House fence to a leader in sustainable packaging.  Caroline discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her passion for environmental issues, the challenges of transitioning to sustainable materials, and the importance of...

Hello, hello! Join us today for an informative, exciting conversation with David Walker, founder and partner at Kauri Capital, as he shares his journey from the forest industry to sustainable finance. In this episode, David delves into the challenges and opportunities within the biomaterials sector, emphasizing the importance of innovation and environmental responsibility. Discover his vision for...

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! ⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠ Hosted by Alex Moor...

Hello, hello! Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable chocolate with Keith Bearden, the visionary behind Alter Eco. Keith shares his journey of transforming the chocolate industry through innovative practices and a commitment to sustainability. Discover how Alter Eco navigates challenges like trade spend, packaging, and carbon neutrality while maintaining their core principles.  Keith's...

Hello, hello! Join us as Dianna Cohen, CEO and co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, shares her journey from aspiring biologist to activist. Dianna discusses the health risks of plastic, emphasizing that "health has always been the key" in her work. She highlights the importance of upstream solutions, stating, "We need to work on everything simultaneously," and shares...

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast Hosted by Alex Moore

Hello, hello!  Join us for our latest interview as we explore the world of sustainable innovation with Sigrid Svedberg, co-founder of EVLR International. Raised in the ecological farming landscapes of northern Sweden, Sigrid's journey from engineering to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions is nothing short of inspiring. Discover how her Viking heritage and a passion for challenging the stat...

Hello, hello! On this episode of Good Garbage, we are joined by Sunder Balakrishnan, General Manager of NatureTec India. This conversation delves into the world of biopolymers, exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. From the intricacies of sourcing biopolymers in India to the evolving landscape of sustainable materials, Sunder shares insights from his 20-year journey in the...

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below! https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast Hosted by Alex Moore

We're very excited to share this incredibly insightful conversation with the CEO and Founder of NBCo, Alvin Lim, as he shares his journey from growing up in Singapore to becoming a successful entrepreneur in sustainable... packaging. The anecdotes about his sheer determination and impatience to break into the big leagues make this an episode you wouldn't want to miss! From working in accounting wi...

Our guest for this episode, William Orts, is someone we've been trying to get on the show for a while, and we're so glad we persevered. The work he's doing with USDA-ARS as the Research Leader in their bio-products division goes to showcase the remarkable progress that can be made when driven people work within the government ecosystem. William, or Bill, as he's better known, calls...