Michael Markarian

Sustainable Packaging Show Podcast

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It's a podcast dedicated to sustainable packaging! Join host Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Specialty Packaging, on his mission to end greenwashing in packaging. It's not going to be easy, but it's going to be worth it. We will discuss how to actually create packaging that is good for the planet and will debate the many angles of eco-friendly and green packaging! We hope that we bring a great deal of education to the world through this podcast, so that more major brands and startups choose environmentally sustainable packaging.

Author

Michael Markarian

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.contempopackaging.com

Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Sustainable Packaging for Live Events (w/ Raegan Kelly of Better For All) 03.09.2024

Better for All has created a better mousetrap when it comes to sustainable packaging for live events! Their focus started broad, but zeroed into a real problem and they have a fascinating solution. Learn more and get inspired in today's show! Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newslet...

Brand Spotlight: Half Shell Vodka 29.08.2024

Let's feature a new brand that is using sustainable packaging! Half Shell Vodka is taking the world by storm ... hear their story on this in-depth interview with CEO Harrison Holditch! Be sure to check them out on Packaged Sustainable ! Find products in plastic-free or other sustainable packaging on Packaged Sustainable! Vote with your dollars today! Are you a brand that uses sustainable pack...

Motivational Minute August 2024 27.08.2024

Hope you had an amazing August everybody! Get in the game and stop being a perfectionist!  These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect wi...

Is compostable packaging actually safe for humans? 07.08.2024

This one is going to be controversial, but I want to ask the question whether or not all compostable packaging is safe. I want to get people thinking about some potential ramifications of their decisions before it's too late! Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn....

Motivational Minute July 2024 30.07.2024

Hope you had an amazing July everybody! Be the example that others will follow. These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael...

Coke's packaging: Is it sustainable packaging? Let's decide! 02.07.2024

Does Coca-Cola have sustainable packaging? Many people disagree on the answer, so I want to debate both sides of the argument. I hope this is an educational show for you! Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Are you a brand that alrea...

Motivational Minute June 2024 25.06.2024

Hope you had an amazing June everybody! Let's think about the legacy you want to have on this planet. These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on Link...

Brand Spotlight: Born To Be Free 04.06.2024

Let's feature a new brand that is using sustainable packaging! Buy products from Born To Be Free ! Check them out on Packaged Sustainably: https://www.packagedsustainably.com/sp/born-to-be-free-sun-armor Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael o...

Motivational Minute May 2024 28.05.2024

Hope you had an amazing May everybody! Understanding the power of the unconscious mind! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with...

How Regulations Can Drive "Un-Sustainable" Packaging 14.05.2024

Kudos to the state of Maine for adjusting their cannabis edible laws to drive more sustainable behavior! https://mjbizdaily.com/maine-rolling-out-new-marijuana-retail-packaging-regulations/ Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Are you...

Taco Bell and TerraCycle Expand Partnership 07.05.2024

Are you familiar with TerraCycle? Learn more about their program in today's show. https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/taco-bell-and-terracycle-make-recycling-saucier Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Are you a brand that a...

Will Rescheduling Cannabis Lead To More Sustainable Packaging Opportunities? 01.05.2024

Breaking news in of the cannabis industry! https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8 It is making me think about whether this means more opportunities for reusable packaging or compostable packaging. What do you think? Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's...

Motivational Minute April 2024 29.04.2024

Hope you had an amazing April everybody! Your time is now! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging! Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Are you...

Motivational Minute January 2024 31.01.2024

Here are the 3 P's of sustainable packaging! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn: Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business: Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get fou...

A Different Viewpoint on Plastic Packaging (with Steve Koenig) 10.01.2024

Plastics, which are the enemy of many sustainability circles, are not fully understood. Do plastics have a place in our society or should they just be banned? This is an eye.opening conversation with Steve Koenig of Husky Technologies. Agree or not, give this show a listen and you will come out with a better understanding of plastics and sustainability in general. This show is all about getting di...

Motivational Minute December 2023 25.12.2023

Let's continue to figure out which packaging is actually sustainable in 2024! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn: Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business: Are you a brand that already us...

Motivational Minute November 2023 22.11.2023

How will you be remembered as it relates to sustainability? Will you look back and say you gave it your best? These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn: Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike's Family Business: Are...

RED OR BLUE PILL? The State of Sustainable Packaging, November 2023 08.11.2023

Paper or Plastic: Which is actually more sustainable? In today’s show, Mike digs in deeper to the question “What is actually sustainable?” by asking a straightforward question: Do you want the red pill or the blue pill? Case study comparing various types of retail shopping bags: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=cudp_environment/ Let’s make sustainable pa...

Motivational Minute October 2023 25.10.2023

Be careful who you listen to, because it's not too late! There is a golden window of opportunity opening for the next ten years. These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn: Visit Contempo Packaging , Mike&apos...

Are Compostable Films ACTUALLY Sustainable? (with Daphna Nissenbaum) 18.10.2023

In today's episode, our guest is the highly respected CEO of TIPA Compostable Packaging, Daphna Nissenbaum! She has a great perspective on the benefits of compostable films. This is a truly educational piece of sustainable packaging content that will benefit everyone who listens! Whether you are a fan of compostable packaging or not, you cannot deny that Daphna has a lot of valuable perspecti...

Motivational Minute September 2023 20.09.2023

This month, I am introducing a new series on the podcast called Motivational Minute. We can have all the knowledge in the world about sustainable packaging, but without action, it does us no good.  These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

The State of Sustainable Packaging, August 2023 09.08.2023

Is moving away from plastic always the right move, even if it leads to more food waste? Welcome to The State of Sustainable Packaging for August 2023!  In today’s show, we will cover: (Hopefully) Thought Provoking Question Of The Day Sustainability Score for August 2023: Overall, are brands “checking the box” or are they fully committed?  Headlines and Education My Take On Question Of The Day Our...

The State of Sustainable Packaging, April 2023 26.04.2023

In today's show, I cover a new study that show consumers will choose products in sustainable packaging, a new program by Uber eats to cut down on their single use plastics, and some general commentary on the state of sustainable packaging! Don't miss today's info packed show!  Articles: 1. https://www.beautypackaging.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2023-04-24/consumers-are-willing-t...

Update On Our Plan/Vision! 19.04.2023

Very short episode today talking about the next steps for the podcast, as well as welcoming guests to reach out who want to be on the show! Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm!  Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7008446659688833024 Download the Sustainable Packaging Worksheet today! https://bit.ly/407HVTT Got a new sustai...

What is Sustainable Packaging Engineering? 12.04.2023

When shopping at Costco, I saw two almost identical packages merchandising two near identical products. The difference: One required plastic and the other did not. What was the difference? A brilliant packaging engineer! I hope this episode inspires you to think about sustainable packaging engineering as a way to go more green!  Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm!  Subscribe to my LinkedIn...

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