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Unboxing Your Packaging

54 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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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[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 7] The Moebius Logo

March 07, 2024 09:31 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MB

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...

[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 6] The Triman Logo

February 22, 2024 22:04 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

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 crit...

[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 5] The Green Dot [Point Vert]

February 13, 2024 08:37 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

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” ...

[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 4] Reuse logo for bottles and more

January 25, 2024 21:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered how to determine if a bottle is truly reusable? And if it is, what steps need to be taken both upstream and downstream to transform this concept into a practical reality? The significance of a Reuse logo extends beyond just the consumer – it holds relevance for producers, stores, collectors, and washing companies alike. Join us in exploring the reasons behind the necessity of a Reuse logo. The “Reuse logo for bottles and more” is the 4th audio clip of th...

From single-use to reuse: Shaping the era of refillable packaging, starting with personal care products

December 15, 2023 11:54 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

INTRODUCTION Imagine if competitive brands collectively adopted multi-use and standardized packaging. Imagine products exclusively housed in reusable packaging displayed on every retailer's shelf. Now, envision a seamless system where customers can return these refillable containers, ensuring their circulation for many years to come! Well, this is already happening with pioneers like Jo-Anne Chidley, the co-founder of Beauty Kitchen, a sustainable, natural personal care brand, and Reposi...

[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 3] PEFC, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

December 05, 2023 21:06 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

INTRODUCTION Do you know where the paper and wood you use come from? What concrete guarantees do you have that a certified entity is not harming endangered species? What are the standards and the governance driving this certification body?  In this episode, Peter Wood lays out big pieces of answers on the table with a focus, this time, on the #PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification). It is the logical sequel to episode 48 devoted to FSC certification. They are both pa...

[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 2] FSC, Forest Stewardship Council

November 16, 2023 06:59 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

INTRODUCTION If I say: “logging, wood, and paper”? Would Ancient Forests and Indigenous People's rights come to your mind?   Do you know if and how far the Forest Stewardship Council is acting in protecting that? I am talking about the FSC certification that you can find on several packaging and more.   Off we go! It is time to go over it with a fine-tooth comb with our enthralling guest, Peter Wood.    FSC is the first of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio...

[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 1] Introduction: The 3 Types of Environmental Declarations

November 02, 2023 08:58 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered if the environmental claims or logos on your packaging were completely legit and adequate? Did you dive into it?   Welcome to our new series: “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps”!  We'll unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging.  What do they really mean?  When and where are they applied?  Do they sometimes conceal key information?  We'll weigh their pros and cons and explore the added v...

Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing

October 24, 2023 07:23 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

INTRODUCTION The product is the packaging’s reason for being! But what if we start to rethink products?  In this episode, we delve into the journey of MYNI, a company offering cleaning and personal care products concentrated in a water-free tablet. With Frédérique, the general director of this innovative manufacturer, you will discover  how they tackle toxic ingredients, water usage, and CO2 emissions issues, all at once; how they eliminate the need for single-use plastics with wheat st...

The single-use plastic legislation: Is ban starting a shifting conversation?

September 29, 2023 09:14 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

INTRODUCTION If you have been in contact with single-use plastic items, and even use some of them along your value chain, this episode is for you! Today’s textbook case is none other than the single-use plastic legislation!  Boring? Not at all if you sharpen your pencils well, now that the schools go back after summer. Let’s come back together with sensitive rules and critical thinking to be able to read between the lines! How will we do that in this episode? Be ready to learn, first, a...

Disrupt the take-make-waste system and spark solutions with the Circular Economy Collage

July 10, 2023 23:54 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you ever grasped the limits of our take-make-waste system and tooled you up for solutions? What if you could do that by playing? This episode is a summer special edition with Anne-France, the co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage. It is a workshop powered by collective intelligence to understand the issues of our existing global “linear” economy and the opportunities offered by the circular economy. In this interview, Anne-France explains with passion the Why, the Ho...

[Wild Waste Audio Clip 6] Paper & Cardboard

June 08, 2023 07:05 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

INTRODUCTION Who hasn’t already used a paper bag/cup instead of a plastic one? Is it a (false) good idea? This is a crucial question to bring in the middle of the packaging Wild West! Luckily, in our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured the paper and cardboard lobbyists' arguments for you: Are wood fiber-based packaging really made entirely from natural and renewable materials,  lowering the carbon footprint, and reducing waste thanks to a good recycling sy...

Better communicate with obvious recycling labels

May 25, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you already felt confused by a recycling label? What kind of end-of-life information did you get when your packaging is composed of three different components? Was choosing the right bin super crystal clear? Get inspired by the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL), the National Recycling Week campaigns, and other initiatives with Alejandra from PlanetArk! In this episode, she explains: How to go further than what is ‘technically’ recyclable, How to avoid conflicting comm...

[Wild Waste Audio Clip 5] Mass Balance

May 11, 2023 09:33 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

INTRODUCTION How to reduce our dependency on oil… while avoiding alternative solutions with other negative effects? Are you familiar with the term «Mass balance»? Does it solve an ecological problem?  In this «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip with Mr & Mrs Recycling, we tackled  the mass balance process,  its shares,  the applications with bio-based and recycled materials,  the food parameters,  and some forecasts. After having reviewed plastics and bioplastics in the previous episodes, le...

What does milk protein have to do with plastic-free polymer?

April 27, 2023 07:57 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

INTRODUCTION When companies are aiming for plastic-free, they would like an alternative having the exact same properties as conventional plastics while meeting all the best end-of-life scenarios. Are they dreaming awake? Could bioplastic packaging be both recyclable and properly biodegradable in all types of environments? You probably already have heard about plant-based materials but what about the milk protein, called casein?  Well, that’s perfect timing to learn more about a very innov...

[Wild Waste Audio Clip 4] Bioplastics

April 13, 2023 07:05 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

INTRODUCTION While ‘bioplastics’ are widely touted as the panacea of packaging, we captured some misleading lobbyists’ arguments. In this «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip with Mr & Mrs Recycling, you will discover if it is right to say that bioplastics are  oil free, from agricultural waste, sustainable, and biodegradable? In this episode, we invite you to (re)listen to other episodes and videos. We warmly encourage you to be curious and take the time to dig deeper by yourself and/or with a...

Creating compostable packaging that emulates conventional plastic properties

March 30, 2023 07:13 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

INTRODUCTION Is it possible to meet the same performance standards as conventional plastic while not harming the environment? I mean no toxic residue, microplastics, or other pollutants. This is the challenge that TIPA – a multi-awarded company – is taking up while making compostable flexible single-use packaging! The aim of their packaging is to have the same end-of-life as organic material. In this episode, Mark Camner makes you discover  why TIPA is focusing on two main segments: foo...

[Wild Waste Audio Clip 3] Plastics

March 16, 2023 07:12 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

INTRODUCTION Plastics are on everyone's lips! They won many quests in the packaging Wild West.  If plastic reputation is well established, do you know what is true and what is rubbish?  Luckily, in our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured the plastic lobbyists' arguments for you: Are plastics really safe,  strong but lightweight (less CO2 emitting), recyclable,  and versatile? Don’t forget your reward is worth millions of dollars with unbiased technical ...

The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?

March 02, 2023 09:22 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

INTRODUCTION   Did you know that March is the month of bulk?  To understand better what packaging-free is about in daily life for businesses and all stakeholders – including you and me – I invited 2 committed actors in the bulk world: Célia, the founder of Réseau Vrac, the Bulk Network federating more than 1500 professionals in the sector – such as suppliers and retailers – in 14 countries,  and Elsa, the co-founder of Yokoumi, a cosmetic brand working with more than 200 refill points o...

[Wild Waste Audio Clip 2] The Aluminium

February 16, 2023 08:05 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MB

INTRODUCTION Our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips continues to help you survive and thrive in the packaging Wild West.  This time, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured aluminium packaging material for you! Listen to the «wanted» lobbyists' arguments we have turned in: Is aluminium really infinitely recyclable, permanent, saving raw materials, and sustainable? Once again, the reward is worth it millions of dollars with unbiased technical vulgarization, tips, and examples. Prick up you...

Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?

February 02, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what the world could look like by turning off the plastic tap?  No, it is not about demonizing plastic, it is about finding what can make his work without undesirable impacts! And, believe me, Sian Sutherland, the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, has more than one trick up her sleeve to turn that into a very practical and appealing reality.  In this episode, you will find out  why and how businesses and creative designers can shift gears from plastic c...

[Wild Waste Audio Clip 1] The Glass

January 19, 2023 08:05 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you already felt a bit confused about packaging materials and their recycling? Well, I partnered with M & Mme Recyclage to help you survive and thrive in the packaging Wild West thanks to a series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips! What is «wanted» in this first one? The lobbyists' arguments about GLASS packaging: infinitely recyclable, inert, ecological or sustainable. We will always reward you with unbiased technical vulgarization, tips, and examples. ... which is ...

Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions and products?

January 05, 2023 12:15 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

INTRODUCTION Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions and products? That was the title of the online Euro-Canadian Roundtable on December 15th, 2022, as a side event of the World Circular Economy Forum.  And this episode is broadcasting the core conversation with our 6 inspiring panelists, from both continents.  They raised some key points in terms of materials, consumers, waste, design, and GHG related to packaging. This captivating panel also highlighted the role o...

The 3 key functions of marrying packaging well with products

December 09, 2022 11:11 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

INTRODUCTION How should packaging go along with a product at best while answering a real need? Packaging these days is sometimes the scapegoat that makes us forget that the product inside has the biggest part in environmental and social impact! And, sometimes, the product content is actually like the warriors in the mythological Trojan horse: We only see the container without paying attention to what it carries on!  In this episode, I illustrate the 3 packaging’s reasons for being with w...

What is the good fit to integrate reuse in shipping and delivery packaging systems?

November 24, 2022 10:39 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

INTRODUCTION How to create a lower-impact future for shipping and delivering goods? In this episode, you will learn how Returnity ensures that reusable package is the right operational and economic fit for brands and retailers. Yes, Returnity designs and manufactures reusable packaging. But, as Mike emphasized all through our conversation, the circular logistic SYSTEM implemented for reuse is THE overarching key to success! Mike is sharing about many challenges his customers are facing s...

The impact of eye-catching packaging design as well as hidden structural design

October 27, 2022 10:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

INTRODUCTION   Are you wondering how to couple a sustainable packaging design with a memorable user experience?    With Evelio Mattos, a well-recognized structural designer, you will have a good overview of the ins and outs of packaging concept development. We navigated the conversation from very visible branding to behind the scene systems. Yes, huge ripple effects can happen through packaging in the spotlight (with big brands and the luxury industry), as well as through the tremendous...

The good, the bad, and the ugly of recycling

October 13, 2022 08:08 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

INTRODUCTION Most of the time, people think their packaging will be recycled... What if it was not the case? What if it was more like the Wild West? Or should I say, the «wild waste»? With Lise and Enzo from M. & Mme Recyclage we explored the shadowy world of waste management. And you will hear, you won’t be outdone! They have so much to share! And they do it with a lot of passion and meaningful examples settled in context. Be ready  to learn about the collection, sorting, and recycling ...

Plant-based feedstocks and innovations for absolute circular packaging!

September 29, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

INTRODUCTION What does «waste» mean to you? And what if it was mostly about resources? Our guest, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, states that we have everything in our hands with nature (as it is) to create packaging in a regenerative mode. The potential of new applications seems so evident with Paul’s three decades of international experience in strategic brand and innovation consultancy! Be ready to feel a little push to practice  absolute circularity, active transparency, and insetting (ver...

Spotlight on 4 key packaging resources. An extract of the «Develop Circular Packaging Solutions» online training.

September 15, 2022 07:46 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

INTRODUCTION Do you know the 4 resource categories your packaging needs to exist? Identifying your resource inflows is paramount to kick-start your sustainable packaging solutions!  That’s why it is part of our freshly launched «Develop Circular Packaging Solutions» online training in collaboration with the Circulab Academy.  By listening to this episode, you will  get the scoop on an extract of this training when it comes to screening your resources with a clear 360-degree view, get a ...

Match your packaging design for recycling and beyond, such as for food safety!

July 01, 2022 11:20 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

INTRODUCTION   Do you know how to design packaging for recycling? Are you curious to learn about award-winning packaging? Have you already heard about the World Packaging Organisation and the Australian Institute of Packaging?   In this episode,  you will learn about easy-to-read guides and mapping that are like bridges between the materials recovery facilities and the technologists, designers for brands, and manufacturers. you will discover as well where to find, across the world, the...

Experience reusables where food is served at scale!

June 16, 2022 09:10 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

INTRODUCTION   Do you want to be smarter than single-use disposables? What impacts could big organizations' canteens expect if they switch to reusables?    With my guest, Rich Grousset from Re:Dish, we could have talked about it for days!  This episode is an accelerated overview of how a take-back system for reusable food containers can reshape consumer behavior at scale!  We covered the cyclic ‘deliver-collect-clean’ business model of Re:Dish, including their optimization rate, their l...

4 key factors to do 'more good' instead of 'less bad' with renewable materials

June 02, 2022 09:44 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you already wondered how to shift from doing ‘less bad’ to doing ‘more good’?  In this episode, you will discover what kind of FLIP you can operate for your packaging. FLIP for Footprint, Limits, Innovation, and Purpose.  To exemplify these 4 key factors, we will use some extracts from the 3 last episodes applied to renewable materials for your packaging. But what I develop in this episode, is true for any material.    THE VOICES FROM THE 3 PREVIOUS EPISODES Episode #...

How to envision a sustainable future for the paper packaging supply chain?

May 05, 2022 07:05 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

INTRODUCTION Paper packaging is experiencing a growing consumer demand!  This induces a lot of pressure on our forests… which are paramount for mitigating climate crisis and preserving biodiversity which we all depend on! That’s why the Pack4Good initiative from Canopy partners with companies to develop sustainable alternatives. In this episode, Lee-Ann Unger, one of their Senior Corporate Campaigners, explains how to re-imagine together the paper packaging supply chain. Be ready to lea...

What if seaweed could solve the single-use plastic problem?

April 22, 2022 03:10 - 47 minutes - 36.6 MB

INTRODUCTION   What if I told you that seaweed offers a lot of innovative and untapped opportunities for your packaging, our planet, and its people?    That’s what the company Notpla has explored with success with their all compostable and seaweed-based packaging portfolio such as edible bubble of water, oil, or juice, as well as paper boxes, food sachets, and films.    In this episode, I had the pleasure to interview Sébastien Bregeaud, the director of manufacturing at Notpla. He has ...

How to grow your compostable packaging? Explore the wonder of mycelium!

April 07, 2022 09:37 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you ever thought about making your packaging grow… without water and extra energy? Yes, literally… That’s the wonder of mycelium!  Meghan, the Mushroom Packaging manager of Ecovative Design, will take you through this fascinating sustainable solution they are developing for 15 years.   You will learn  how custom-molded packaging can grow with mycelium what kind of ecological based material is used for the process why this protective packaging can be confidently claime...

Sustainable packaging through the lens of the SHIFT marketing framework _ Part 2/2

March 24, 2022 07:05 - 27 minutes - 14.9 MB

INTRODUCTION   If you are wondering how to shape messaging that aligns people's actions with the sustainable impact you are building, you are at the right place! Yes, this episode will help you to find the right marketing argument that resonates with your consumers!   This episode follows on from episode 18 with Rosemary Cooper and Kate White. If you haven’t done it yet, listen to it!    As Kate and Rosemary explained it, it is a lot about  overcoming the say-do gap taking a step by ...

Sustainable packaging through the lens of the SHIFT marketing framework _ Part 1/2

March 10, 2022 08:05 - 44 minutes - 23.7 MB

INTRODUCTION Is your packaging taking an active part in circular solutions? Are you struggling in getting people to adopt sustainable behaviour? What should your marketing look like to motivate your customers to properly reuse, recycle, or compost? In this episode, we have two experts, Kate and Rosemary, who will lead you through the knowledge and methodology summarized by the SHIFT framework. Each letter represents a key marketing factor to shift behaviour in more eco-conscious direction...

3 key benefits of reusable packaging

February 24, 2022 08:05 - 37 minutes - 20.8 MB

INTRODUCTION Reuse isn’t a new trend, it always existed. But adapting reusables to our crazy lifestyle with disposable habits at a packaging level, that’s challenging! Today, I am excited to share with you the pith of the reusable benefits mentioned by 5 guests from the 2021 episode series: Sophie Liu of Loop, Jérémie Lambin of Freddy met Curry, Samuel Chappel of LaSemo, Marie Jemine of L’Empoteuse, and Cody Irwin of ShareWares. Curious to find out what are the 3 key benefits beyond those...

The evergreen advice about packaging end-of-life

February 04, 2022 05:05 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

INTRODUCTION Packaging end-of-life! This is actually one of the common threads across several episodes broadcasted in 2021. Yes, soon or ideally later, your packaging will reach the point of not being utilizable anymore. How to ensure that it would be able to reach the recycling or composting industry?  This episode is the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on the insight brought by 5 of the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast guests. There is nothing as precious as bringing various ...

Segmenting 7 motivations to better reach your market

January 20, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 28.5 MB

INTRODUCTION Knowing how could react customers in front of your products and packaging is very valuable. So the main question is: Do you really know what motivates the choices of your customers?   Our guest, Lindsey Boyle is sharing 7 main motivations from a recent and actionable study. This remarkable approach – from a Finnish and Canadian collaboration – activates opportunities for marketing strategy, targeting, communication, and innovation.  In this episode,   you will learn diverse ...

Wrapping up the year with 3 gifts for you

December 23, 2021 08:05 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MB

INTRODUCTION In this episode, I am celebrating the end of the year with you with 3 actionable gifts: the 1st one is already kind of unpacked if you are a regular listener  the 2nd one will help you to wrap your gifts more sustainably with 3 tips  and the 3rd one starts 2022 with a discount on my circular packaging training I am thrilled to get back to you in January with new guests and always more inspiring content!   ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As ...

How can branding add value to your journey to sustainability?

December 09, 2021 08:10 - 40 minutes - 33.2 MB

INTRODUCTION Did you know that the design stage determines 80% of a product’s environmental impact and costs? What if a creative agency would help your transformation at the branding level, which definitely has something to do with design?  With Hélène Piette, we spoke about how Dragon Rouge London can add value to your brand and your journey to sustainability. They work with companies such as the Coca Cola Company, Essity, the Hero Group, Mondelez, and Danone, to name a few. In this epis...

When cups initiate a reusable ecosystem to take the waste out of takeout

November 25, 2021 08:08 - 53 minutes - 43.9 MB

INTRODUCTION What if it was easy to take single-use out of takeout thanks to reusables? Today, you will hear about ShareWares, a platform where numerous "wares" are borrowed, sanitized, and reused (cups, but also other containers to come). For whom? For numerous industries such as cafes, restaurants, and events, but also cultural places and various markets. With Cody, its founder and CEO, we spoke about the journey of his company and when tech and regulation ease the adoption of reusables...

What does it entail to tackle plastic packaging as a large supermarket chain?

November 04, 2021 07:05 - 43 minutes - 28.9 MB

INTRODUCTION When a big supermarket chain changes something, it has a huge impact! That’s why I interviewed Charlotte De Vroey, the Sustainability Manager at Delhaize Belgium.  Charlotte shared what is behind their Lion’s Footprint initiative: less plastic, less CO2, and less food waste. Do you know why they are focused on ‘less’ instead of ‘more’? Do you wonder how they tackle the interlinked challenges of packaging and food waste? Are you curious about what is laser printing? I really l...

A low-tech deposit system to expand zero-waste food businesses

October 22, 2021 06:33 - 47 minutes - 36.5 MB

INTRODUCTION Have you ever thought about how to make a zero-waste lifestyle easier for yourself or for your food business? With her standardized containers and her low-tech deposit system, Marie has figured that out!  She created L’Empoteuse covering 3 business models in 1. At one point or another, you are part of this! I loved how she shared with ease and humor her advanced market research, her challenges, and her quest for the best impactful solution. Be ready to learn about  the impor...

When festival rhymes with experimental

October 07, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 31.7 MB

ABOUT OUR GUEST, SAMUEL CHAPPEL FROM LASEMO Samuel Chappel is an event creator and organizer and an expert in sustainable events. In 2008, convinced that it is possible to have fun differently, he created the LaSemo multidisciplinary festival with the desire to combine sustainable development with a festive moment. LaSemo is recognized today for its pioneering work on the subject and its innovative approach to the festival, seen as a true experience for the public. Samuel Chappel also too...

Ready to rock with zero-waste office canteens?

September 17, 2021 06:27 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MB

Where to find Jérémie and Freddy met Curry On the website of Freddy met Curry: https://freddymetcurry.brussels/ On social media: https://www.instagram.com/freddymetcurry/, https://www.facebook.com/freddymetcurry.be/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/freddy-met-curry/ Jérémie's recommended resource for you, our audience ​’’Reinventing Organizations’’, a book by Frederic Laloux: see https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/ Little note In this interview, Jérémie is using the word « biolo...

Have you packed light this summer?

September 03, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

Call to action Share with us Your packaging roar with its dreaming solution Your timeless packaging buddy Your recent highlighting packaging discovery Or if you prefer to keep your mind in holiday mode, share with us how your Wonder Packaging Land would look like and why!? Maybe you even have a brand to recommend! Through all these kinds of packaging, what are your preferences? Their price, their aspect, their convenience, their social or environmental aspect?  Leave your thoughts by ...

Reusable packaging as an asset for brands and their customers

June 24, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 29.1 MB

  About our guest, Sophie Liu  Sophie Liu is a Business Development Manager for North America at Loop. With Loop since July 2018, Sophie helped Loop launch in 2019 and now focuses on growing Loop’s brand & retail partnerships in North America. Before Loop, Sophie studied ecology and evolutionary biology at Cornell University, where she began her sustainability journey slowly, immersed in the natural areas of the Finger Lakes & a generally waste-conscious Ithaca. Following college, Sophie ...

How to turn ocean-bound plastic into social recycled plastic?

June 10, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.6 MB

About our guest, David Katz from Plastic Bank David Katz is the founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic with global partners that include SC Johnson, Henkel, Procter & Gamble, Carton Pack and Advansa. He is a steward of the Earth and a champion for the poor whose humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David is also the past president of the Vancouver BC Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and has received the Uni...

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