Good Garbage with Ved Krishna

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 noticing the waste we create. Discover how her experiences have influenced her approach to sustainability and her vision for a future where good garbage is garbage we can see and address.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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 reducing plastic usage and the role of consumer behavior in driving industry change. With a focus on entrepreneurship, David offers valuable advice for startups, highlighting the need for passion, differentiation, and financial prudence. Tune in to explore how David's experiences and insights are shaping a more sustainable future.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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/goodgarbagepodcast⁠Hosted by Alex Moore

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 insights into logistics, ethical sourcing, and the importance of storytelling in brand growth offer a compelling look at what it takes to lead a purpose-driven company. Tune in to learn how Alter Eco is not just altering chocolate, but the entire ecosystem.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠⁠Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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 her excitement about innovative materials like seaweed and mycelium.Discover how Dianna's passion for art and justice fuels her mission to tackle plastic pollution and inspire change.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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/goodgarbagepodcastHosted 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 status quo would lead to the creation of FiberStrap, a groundbreaking alternative to plastic cable ties. Sigrid shares her insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of sustainable materials, and the future of packaging. Tune in to explore how one woman's vision is reshaping industries and making a positive impact on our planet.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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 field. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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/goodgarbagepodcastHosted 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 with the Big 6 to transitioning to gaming furniture and then to sustainable packaging - he's truly done it all!We get a rare insight into how he took manufacturing challenges head on, as he talks to us about not only cracking the paper bottle formula, but also landing one of the biggest electronics tech company as their client, for whom NBCo produce sustainable corrugated packaging.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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 himself a PHA lifer, and that pretty much sets the tone of our conversation with him. We were hooked as he educated us on the origin of bio-plastics and the laudable work USDA-ARS is doing behind the scenes to create a conducive ecosystem for bio-products development and policy advocacy.A lot of guests come on our show with a wealth of knowledge but the genuine intention and readiness to share and collaborate is what sets Bill apart, and also makes this episode a must listen! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon’t forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on your notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

When we interacted with Tastee Tape Founder, Marie Eric at the Rethinking Materials Summit in London, we knew she'd be the perfect guest for our show. And we're so glad she agreed!With an educational background in biomolecular engineering and a spark to challenge the status quo of food wrapping, her vision is truly inspiring.We discuss her fascinating journey from going viral in 2022 for the burrito tape she worked on in university and getting featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to becoming a successful entrepreneur! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon’t forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on your notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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.Learn more🌱 BPI CalRecycle Update🌱 FSSAI rPET Guidelines🌱 Scott Bolin Episode🌱 Kelly Williams EpisodeNever miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastHosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal

Environment day at Good Garbage couldn’t have been greener! 🌳In today’s episode, GreenKey Group co-founder and fellow podcaster, Kelly Williams brings in his unique expertise in the field of sustainable packaging.We discuss his early influences, the challenges and lessons learned in the petroleum polymer industry, and do a deep dive into the complexities of flexible packaging and recycling. The wide-ranging discussion covers innovations in biopolymers and sustainable packaging, discussing the potential of materials like PHA and PLA, the challenges faced by the paper industry, and the transformative vision of GreenKey. We also touch on the philosophical aspects of waste management and the role of education in fostering a new generation of environmentally conscious individuals.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/goodgarbage⁠⁠⁠Don’t forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on your notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

What a month it has been for the Good Garbage Podcast team! The team attended the Rethinking Materials Summit in London and we’re still not over how incredibly insightful the whole experience was! The Summit gave us a chance do one of those rare in person recordings with Scott Bolin, the founder of TerraSafe Materials and President of DisSolves.Scott has such a diverse background, having explored literature and history before dabbling with various entrepreneurial ventures. From absorbent materials for the hygiene industry to founding Next Century Spirits, a liquor company - he has truly done it all!  With TerraSafe, he now works on solving the challenge of translating an idea to application and then to a business. They have had recent success with Dissolves, which is now in the commercial space with laundry detergent packaging.  This is a wide ranging and thought-provoking discussion which has something for everyone working in the regenerative packaging space!  Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠⁠linktr.ee/goodgarbage⁠⁠Don’t forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on your notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱