Good Garbage with Ved Krishna

What is flexible packaging? Why can't we recycle MLPs? Is the future of packaging paper, plastic, or something else entirely? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, don't miss the chance to get answers from a senior VP at the biggest sustainable packaging company in all of North America! 🧻 This week on Good Garbage, Ved Krishna meets Allison Scales, the first female VP...

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! 🗞️September was a month filled with groundbreaking transformations in the packaging and sustainability world. Learn about everything from cookies made out of plastic bottles to Oman giving zero duty access to 99% of India's exports in this episode! 🌐🎙️ Hosted by Sargam Krishna & Kumar Niketan 🔬 Innovation:• Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches the...

Is branding simply marketing, sales and manipulation, or can it go beyond the superficiality into value systems, transparency and even hope? According to this week's guest, branding, is "being".  In this Good Garbage episode, Ved Krishna sits down with Raphael Bemporad, Founder of BBMG- a branding consultancy working with companies the world needs. Raphael believes in the ability to...

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! 🗞️ Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. 🎙️ Hosted by Sargam Krishna & Kumar Niketan  🔬 Innovation: • Zerocircle's heat-sealable coating as a potential replacement for PE coatings on...

Did you know that the little packets of chips we consume everyday are the hardest to recycle? Meet the man who took this challenge and turned it into eyewear! 🕶️ This week, Ved Krishna sits down with Anish Malpani, Founder and CEO of Without- a brand "recycling the unrecyclable" and doing it ethically. Anish quit his dream job in New York to find his true purpose in this amazing Pune-based start-u...

Biodegradable and compostable are not the same word — and the man who put PLA into packaging explains exactly where the difference lives. In this Good Garbage episode, Ved Krishna talks with Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and the scientist behind PLA as we know it, about how the legacy polymer was created in his lab, what polymerization really means, and w...

Hello, hello! This week, we sit down with the OG of biopolymers and the man behind PLA as we know it today-- the one and only Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University. In this masterclass episode, he teaches us everything to know about biodegradability: from the science to the myths.  🎧 Full episode on Spotify & Apple: https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast 🌱 In...

Hello, hello! 🌱 Join us this week for a conversation with the amazing Anita Shah, who spent two decades of her life doing humanitarian work in places like Lebanon, Iraq and Somaliland — leaving it all behind to serve the planet.  Shah founded Green Stem Products Ltd. as the first of its kind manufacturing facility in her homeland of Kenya to create biodegradable and compostable tableware products...

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...