The Strategic Packaging Podcast

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EPR Is Coming for Everyone — Here’s How to Turn It Into a Win

2026-09-1422:02

EPR compliance is a cost — there’s no ROI to the program on its own. But the packaging data companies are required to gather to comply with it? That’s where the opportunity begins. In this episode, Jessie Schwartz, President of Strategic Packaging Partners, joins the conversation to unpack what’s actually happening with Extended Producer Responsibility right now: why so many companies still don’t know where their packaging data lives, why “sustainable” is one of the most poorly defined words ...

Reporting ready: How Leading Brands Turn EPR Data Into Enterprise Strategy

2026-09-0329:41

EPR reporting isn't just a regulatory box to check — it's the most complete packaging data set most companies have ever had. In this episode, packaging engineers Jessica Schwartz and Eric Abraham break down how brands are turning EPR compliance data into real business strategy: cost reduction, supplier RFPs, material redesign, and innovation roadmaps. Topics covered: the historical gaps in packaging data, building a single source of truth, EPR as a cross-functional governance challenge, the r...

Unpacking EPR: The 5 Pathways to Source Reduction

2026-07-2129:23

Join Jesse Schwartz (Founder of Strategic Packaging Partners) and Eric (EPR and packaging expert) as they break down the complex, fast-moving landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and packaging sustainability. Whether you’re navigating California's SB 54 and SB 343 legislation, trying to decipher truth-in-labeling laws, or figuring out how to reduce plastic packaging by 25%, we've got you covered. From the red pencil strategy to actionable compliance steps, we explore the 5 Path...

What's Going on With California's SB 54 & SB 343 Packaging Laws?

2026-07-1031:03

# SB 54, SB 343 & the Reality of "Recyclable" Packaging California's packaging regulations are creating new challenges for CPG brands, especially when it comes to recyclability claims, EPR compliance, and packaging portfolio decisions. In this discussion, Strategic Packaging Partners' Jessie Schwartz is joined by Eric Abraham to break down what companies need to know about California SB 54, SB 343, and the growing scrutiny around "recyclable" packaging claims. Whether you're resp...

5 Pathways to Source Reduction for SB 54 & EPR Compliance

2026-07-1029:59

5 Pathways to Source Reduction: How to Turn Compliance Pressure into Better Packaging Decisions California's SB 54 regulations are changing how CPG companies think about packaging, source reduction, and EPR compliance. But where should packaging teams begin? Jessie Schwartz, President of Strategic Packaging Partners, is joined by Eric Abraham, EPR expert, to discuss practical approaches to source reduction that go beyond compliance and help organizations make better packaging decisions. To...

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