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VideonewsVideonewsIl futuro dell’agricoltura è circolareROMA (ITALPRESS) - Negli ultimi anni, l'adozione di pratiche agricole sostenibili è diventata un tema centrale nel panorama agricolo globale. Secondo una recente ricerca condotta dall'Osservatorio Food Sustainability del Politecnico di Milano, il 74% delle aziende agricole ha adottato pratiche circolari per migliorare la sostenibilità delle proprie operazioni.Questo approccio mira a ridurre l'impatto ambientale, promuovendo nel contempo una gestione più efficiente delle risorse naturali.Tra le strategie adottate dalle aziende agricole vi sono:- Riciclo dei Materiali: con un utilizzo efficiente e riciclo dei materiali agricoli per minimizzare gli sprechi e ridurre l'uso di risorse non rinnovabili.2025-06-2502 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMillennials & Gen Z: How Sustainable Packaging Can Grow Your RevenueAs Millennial and Gen Z make up a larger and larger percentage of consumer spending, it's time to consider the reality that they make decisions based on brands who share their values.https://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainability/how-sustainable-packaging-helps-market-idealism-to-millennials-and-gen-zVisit 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 already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales...2024-12-0305 minMosaico: il podcast di LENMosaico: il podcast di LENI love Microlearning | Sostenibilità: bucare la bolla con la gamificationIn questo dialogo, tra un Sustainability Manager e un Creativo esperto di Gamification, vedremo come la gamification offra l’opportunità di raggiungere un pubblico più vasto, semplificando i concetti senza banalizzarli, attraverso il linguaggio familiare e al contempo innovativo del gioco. Chi si occupa di sostenibilità sente spesso il rischio di rimanere chiuso in una “bolla” di persone già consapevoli dell’urgenza della transizione. Ne parliamo con Rolando Cervi & Simone Terenziani 🔴 Se sei di Parma e dintorni non puoi perdere l'evento legato alla mobilità sostenibile (qui i dettagli 👇🏻) "La mobilità ciclistica come leva di attrattivi...2024-04-2129 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastA Different Viewpoint on Plastic Packaging (with Steve Koenig)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 different viewpoints. Enjoy!Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:Visit Contempo...2024-01-1056 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute November 2023How 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 you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 2023-11-2201 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastDon't Wait, ACT NOW! New York Sustainable Cannabis PackagingNew York is giving a grace-period to move to sustainable packaging, but you don't need to wait. If you really believe in sustainability as a core value, you will choose sustainable packaging BEFORE you have to! This podcast is for educational purposes only, please read the regs in their entiretyWant sustainable packaging? Email wow@contempopackaging.com and ask us to send our latest brochure with all of our cannabis packaging options!We have beautiful, child resistant, and sustainable packaging options for EVERY cannabis product. We have premium packaging, as well as low-priced options, and...2022-11-2315 minUNI.RSM DESIGN TALKSUNI.RSM DESIGN TALKSLe nuove sfide nell'interazione tra uomini e macchine - Alessandro Pollini | SMDWS22San Marino Design Workshop 2022 — CONTAMIN_AZIONIA cura di Unirsm Design - Università degli Studi della Repubblica di San Marino🎙𝗟𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹'𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘂𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 - 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶| Uninettuno[WS03] — Sustainability through design: esperienze di realtà aumentataGrazie alle recenti trasformazioni tecnologiche, la valorizzazione del patrimonio naturale, culturale e sociale (World Heritage) è oggi sempre più articolata in forma ibrida. Progettare per l’educazione alla sostenibilità implica una estensione e arricchimento della dimensione fisica con quella digitale e la realtà aumentata è uno degli strumenti più innovativi e sperimentali per ottenere tale ibridazione. In questo contesto il ruolo del progetto dell’interazione, dell’esperienza, dell’informazione diventano centrali per la definizione di scenari ibridi in grado di articolare informazioni e narrazioni che arricchiscono l’esperienza del fruitore. Il Work...2022-07-0813 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastStep 3 of 7: Identify innovations that are neededWhile we want to start implementing sustainable packaging with the options that are available today for the sake of making progress and building momentum, there are many innovations that are lacking in the market that are needed to make sustainable packaging the norm. In this episode, I outline some of the most important innovations that I see lacking, which can be amazing business opportunities for individuals who want to get involved in solving these problems with us..I also would like to use this podcast as a platform to broadcast the needs of brands to a...2021-10-1516 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastUp Next ... Sustainable Cannabis Packaging! (Season 3 Finale)This is the wrap up for Season 3! Next stop for Season 4, the cannabis industry! Contempo Specialty Packaging has become a leader in the cannabis packaging world and we want to explain what we are doing to make this industry more environmentally  sustainable! We hope you  enjoyed Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from...2021-04-2209 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastBMW Goes Sustainable With Packaging For Spare Car Parts! (S3, E20)What can a car company like BMW do when it comes to more environmentally sustainable packaging?Here is the article from this episode: https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/03/03/bmw-groups-sustainable-packaging-for-spare-parts/We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from environmentally friendly material companies who want to partner with Contempo t...2021-03-2909 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastLet's Have A Heart To Heart! (S3, E19)What is it going to take for you to take action? I am here to help any way that I can!We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from environmentally friendly material companies who want to partner with Contempo to bring their green innovation to the world!2021-03-2705 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastWill Sustainable Packaging REALLY Make Consumers Love You? (S3, E18)Sure, it's the right thing to do for the planet, but will it boost your sales? We need to be thinking about what is best for the planet and for business if we want to see our vision (a world where sustainable packaging is the norm) become a reality!Special thanks to McKinsey & Company for this great study: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/paper-forest-products-and-packaging/our-insights/sustainability-in-packaging-inside-the-minds-of-global-consumersWe hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This p...2021-03-2618 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastCorona 6-Packs Made From Barley? It's Happening! (S3, E17)Corona is making their 6-pack cases partially from byproducts of barley farming! Pretty awesome stuff. What was previously heading to the landfill now has a useful second life! Learn more about this innovation on today's show.Here is the link to the article: https://www.capitalpress.com/sponsored/corona-reinvents-sustainable-packaging-by-launching-beer-pack-made-using-barley/article_51cc23ac-5b62-5d95-86b0-cf81718a21a9.htmlWe hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you b...2021-03-2506 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastJohn Oliver's HBO Segment on Plastics ... Worth Watching? (S3, E16)John Oliver had a segment on the dangers of plastics. My reaction in today's show! Here is a link to the segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiu9GSOmt8EWe hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from environmentally friendly material companies who want to p...2021-03-2409 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show Podcast"I'm Too Busy" Is Not A Valid Excuse For You! (S3, E15)You care about protecting the planet, but you are too busy to take action? You need to find the time! This is too important. I hope to inspire some of you to action, even if it just starts with dedicating ONE HOUR! We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for in...2021-03-2011 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMcDonalds, Starbucks, and Burger King In Pursuit Of Sustainable Packaging (S3, E14)QSRs (Quick Service Restaurants) are seeking ways to be more environmentally sustainable.  One of which includes a pilot with RFID in a plastic coffee cup!https://thedieline.com/blog/2020/2/19/mcdonalds--starbucks-piloting-reusable-cup-program-in-california?https://www.closedlooppartners.com/nextgen/https://thedieline.com/blog/2020/10/22/would-you-eat-a-whopper-that-came-in-reusable-packaging?We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.co...2021-03-2012 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastZero Waste Hand Sanitizer? Yes, Cleancult Says They Figured It Out! (S3, E13)We've all been waiting for a zero waste hand sanitizer. Cleancult has a unique spin on how to make that a reality and it's available for sale right now!Support Cleancult here: https://www.cleancult.com/products/shop/sanitizerWe hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries f...2021-03-1906 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastAre Tetra Pak's Actually Recyclable? (S3, E12)Tetra Pak's are made from layers of paper, plastic, and aluminum, which normally makes something not recyclable. Yet Tetra Pak markets its products as "recyclable". What is going on here? Let's investigate together! https://www.recyclecartons.com/We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from environmentally f...2021-03-1808 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastWould You Use A Paper Deodorant Stick? (S3, E11)P&G rolls out deodorant sticks that are plastic free for Old Spice and Secret brands. Will it be a success or will consumers demand back plastic packaging?We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from environmentally friendly material companies who want to partner with Contempo to bring t...2021-03-1707 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastPasta Packaging That Needed Improvement, Mission Complete (S3, E10)Barilla removes it's window from it's spaghetti and pasta packaging, resulting in removing plastic and improving recyclability!We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from environmentally friendly material companies who want to partner with Contempo to bring their green innovation to the world!2021-03-1606 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastA Real World Example of Greenwashing! (S3, E9)Want a real example of greenwashing so you know what type of actions to avoid when choosing environmental sustainable or eco friendly packaging?We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in everything related to eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from environmentally friendly material companies who want to partner with Contempo to bring their green innovation to the w...2021-03-1506 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSmarties And The Switch To 100% Recyclable Paper Packaging (S3, E8)Nestle is calling Smarties the first global confectionary brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging. Note, this is the chocolate smarties, not the "tablet" Smarties :) We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from sustainable material companies who want to partner with Contempo to bring their innovation to the world!2021-03-1109 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastChris Driessen from SLANG WorldwideIn this episode, we will learn from Chris Driessen, CEO of Slang Worldwide.Connect with SLANG:https://www.slangww.com/Thank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2021-03-0903 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastKaitlin Urso, an Environmental Consultant with The Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentIn this episode, we will learn from Kaitlin Urso, an Environmental Consultant with The Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentConnect with Kaitlin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurso/Other Resources: Greening The Cannabis IndustryThank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2021-03-0905 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show Podcastlululemon and The Power of Reusable Packaging (S3, E7)If you've ever shopped at lululemon, you may have noticed these little pouches that their receipts come in. As I was researching for this episode of The Sustainable Packaging Show, I see that people are actually reselling these on Amazon and Ebay! A great case study on reusable packaging, which is one of the ideologies you can consider when thinking about all things eco friendly or earth friendly packaging!We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by e...2021-03-0107 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastDefine: "Packaging That Is Actually Good For The Planet" (S3, E6)What makes packaging  actually good for the planet, which is something we talk about often on this podcast? We share a few thoughts on this today in this weekend edition of The Sustainable Packaging Show! We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from sustainable material companies who want to partner with Con...2021-02-2714 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastShould We Bring Back The Milkman Model? Loop thinks we should! (S3, E5)If you follow sustainable packaging discussions, you have heard of Loop, a program by TerraCycle. We provide an introduction to Loop in today's show!Here is Loop's website: https://loopstore.com/We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from sustainable material companies who want to partner with Contempo to b...2021-02-2611 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastPineapple Leaves Are Being Turned Into Paper (S3, E4)Could discarded pineapple leaves be a viable alternative to tree-based paper? This is an idea that is more for inspiration than anything, because I am not sure this is entirely scalable.  Enjoy!Here are the articles that I referenced during the show: https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/24/this-sustainable-packaging-design-is-made-from-discarded-pineapple-leaves-that-grow-into-a-new-plant/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/pinyapel-is-a-new-filipino-treeless-paper-made-from-discarded-pineapple-leaves/We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by...2021-02-2509 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastCoca Cola and Their Paper-Based Bottle Trial in Hungary (S3, E3)My thoughts on Coca Cola's Paper Based Bottle concept.Here is the article that I referenced during the show: https://mymodernmet.com/coca-cola-paper-bottle/We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from sustainable material companies who want to partner with Contempo to bring their innovation to the world!2021-02-2413 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastThe Big Dilemma in Sustainable Packaging (S3, E2)Are consumers responsible to do their part in making sustainable packaging a reality? Or does all the responsibility fall completely on the brands and packaging companies? A few thoughts on this in today's show.We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from sustainable material companies who want to partner with Contempo t...2021-02-2313 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastOur Mission, Vision, and Values (Season 3 Intro)Welcome to Season 3! We want to tell you a little more about what we want to accomplish in the world of sustainable packaging, so you can decide if you want to come along for the ride! We hope you are enjoying Season 3 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, a show dedicated to bring you the latest in eco friendly packaging! This podcast is brought to you by Contempo Sustainability Partners. You can reach us by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com for customer inquiries and partners@contempopackaging.com for inquiries from sustainable material companies who want to partner wi...2021-02-2314 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastMike Markarian from Contempo Specialty PackagingIn this episode, I will present some of what we are doing at Contempo Specialty Packaging, a leading cannabis packaging company, in the area of sustainable packaging!You can connect with me:Contempo Specialty Packaging (Website)Mike Markarian on LinkedInHere are some resources mentioned in the episode:The Green Cannabis Packaging Series (Video Series)Contempo's 7 Preferred Sustainable Materials:Hemp Paper and BoardOcean Bound PlasticMolded Pulp (like an egg carton or iPhone box insert)GlassContempure (degradable additive for non-recyclable plastics)TinTree Paper and BoardAs...2021-01-1804 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastBe Careful! Making Claims About Sustainability in PackagingJust because you and the brand manager agree that the packaging is "sustainable" does not mean you can write whatever you want on the packaging. You need to make sure you do not make claims that will get you in trouble! Hire a lawyer!If you found value in our podcast, please give us 5 stars and  leave us feedback!You can connect with Contempo by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com.Remember for 2021: The Time For Greenwashing is Over™ and the time to make history is right now! 2020-12-3009 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastShow Me The Proof (Season 2 Introduction)The world is full of packaging that is not good for the planet. But even if you have packaging that is good for the planet, you are going to need to provide proof to back up your sustainability claims if you want big brands to take you seriously. If you found value in our podcast, please give us 5 stars and  leave us feedback!You can connect with Contempo by emailing wow@contempopackaging.com2020-12-1416 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1 Finale, Episode 30Here are the top learning points from Season 1, all in one episode! Get ready for Season 2. Thank you for joining me on this journey through Season 1. We are going to have history together!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0622 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 23Let's play "Make It Sustainable!" with some premium ginger beer. How would I go about making that package more sustainable? Let's discuss it in this episode.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0618 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 20What is greenwashing? I use the term all the time, but I want to make sure we are all on the same page! I also review the KISS method again, now that is it more clear in my mind, because in the previous episodes, I was literally creating this method alongside you. I hope this isn't becoming repetitive. Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is rig...2020-09-0621 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 21Let's play "Make It Sustainable!" and take a real package that exists in the marketplace and talk about some practical suggestions on how you can make it more sustainable. We will use Contempo's KISS Formula to review individual small guacamole containers.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0623 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 22Do you know what FSC is? You see it on a large percentage of the packaging that you interact with every day. I want to make sure we are all familiar with FSC. Also, we will review End of Life and what that means.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0621 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 28What are the first steps you should take when you want to move from a traditional package to a more sustainable package? We will do a real example using loafers as an example! I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sustainable Packaging Show!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0612 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 27Have you heard of The Sustainable Packaging Coalition? Let's look into it a little bit during this episode so you become familiar with what they offer. I'd like to do the same. Ready?Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0624 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 29Let's discuss deforestation.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0619 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 26When you are going to move to a sustainable package, I want you to make sure to verify the claims about the packaging that are being made. The brand is the one who is ultimately responsible. Sometimes, the information is misleading, as we've learned from working with various raw material suppliers over the last years. A word of caution! Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is...2020-09-0621 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 25In today's episode, we dive more into barrier property and what that means. It's a really important topic in sustainability, because often times barrier property is a critical factor in whether you move to sustainable packaging. Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0622 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 24Johnnie Walker is changing their packaging? Pepsi, too? Times are changing! Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0618 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 13I often find myself confused on whether or not I should be recycling something. I am not afraid to admit that. As we've discussed, this is extremely important, because recycling will not be effective if we continue to contaminate the recycling stream. Let's plan "Is It Recyclable?" and perhaps this can become a regular on The Sustainable Packaging Show! This is a fun episode.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and th...2020-09-0613 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 12It's time to talk to you from the heart. I try to give it my best in everything I do and I am considering right now as I am recording this podcast: Is this really my best work or can I do a better job? Maybe listening to me thinking this through can help you. Perhaps I can serve you in this unique way!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and th...2020-09-0611 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 11Ready for a new experience? Let's imagine you are a manufacturer of scarfs and you want more sustainable packaging! This is a walkthrough how you might think about your transition from traditional to sustainable packaging.  Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0612 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 10Did prior generations take recycling more seriously than we do today? We all want convenience in our life today but we all know deep down inside, that is not always a good thing. In many ways, we've made advancements but in others, I wonder if our mindset has become too careless. Our mindset needs to change!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0609 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 19In this evening session, I review some recent sustainable packaging news.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0628 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 18There is a fine line between keeping sustainable packaging simple and oversimplifying. But the key really is simplicity or else people get confused and don't take action. Let's discuss real example of the KISS Method that we use at Contempo.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0620 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 17I want to solve all these problems WITH you. We can do this together. What I believe the key to our success will be is looking at the root cause and acting on that, not necessarily the problem that we all see in front of us. I talk more about this in this episode. Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0624 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 16I want to create a system on how to go from a less sustainable package to a more sustainable packaging. Maybe we can call it "The Contempo Method". I think that by making things simple, they become far more likely to be acted on.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0608 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 15Before you throw it in the Blue Bin, ask yourself: "Is It Recyclable?" Let's play again our favorite game. This time, with Lighters. We also will discuss the challenges around take back programs in the cannabis industry, given the fact that child resistant packaging may be impacted. Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0618 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 14Did you enjoy playing "Is It Recyclable?" I sure hope so! Let's play again, this time with Ink Cartridges! I know they may not typically be considered packaging, but I think there are some valuable takeaways here that I want to share. Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0618 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 4Is recycling dead? I see people who are so frustrated with the flaws in recycling that they say "What is the point?" In this episode of The Sustainable Packaging Show, we discuss why we should not give up on recycling. The death of recycling ... not so fast!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0618 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1 Pilot, Episode 1Learn what sustainable packaging actually is, why we created this podcast, and why we cannot just get rid of packaging overnight! This pilot of The Sustainable Packaging Show set the foundation for what is to come. We are thankful that you care enough about this topic to listen!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now! 2020-09-0615 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 2Learn a realistic way of getting out of traditional plastics and what considerations need to be made before we conclude “Let’s get rid of plastics!” We need to have a balanced perspective that is realistic. I believe that is the key to solving these problems around green and environmental packaging. Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0612 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 3Single use plastics are at the center of the controversy when it comes to eco-friendly and environmental packaging. In this episode of The Sustainable Packaging Show, we define what single use plastics are and what we would do if single use plastics were banned.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0610 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 5Recycling is not dead, but we need to recycle better. When you go to your local recycling plant, you will see plastics sorted and then later ground up to then be shipped to a product manufacturer to turn those plastics into new products. But, if the quality of the recycled plastics is not high enough, then there is no use the material and therefore, we are all just wasting our time. That is why I say, we need cleaner recycling, so the material quality of the recycled plastics is high enough where we can actually use it to create...2020-09-0624 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 6Where does your packaging go when you are done with the product? There are only a few possible places it goes! In this episode of The Sustainable Packaging Show, we discuss what happens to your packaging when you dispose of it. I hope this show is bringing you education on how to think about sustainable packaging, as well as the inspiration to get you to take action!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is...2020-09-0624 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 7In this episode, I introduce the 5 ideologies of sustainable packaging. Sustainable packaging is sometimes a vague term. Clients call us asking for green packaging, but often are not sure what that actually means. I am going to try to bring some clarity and a framework to think about all things related to packaging that is actually good for the planet.Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make hi...2020-09-0622 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 8Let's switch it up a little bit and cover some sustainable packaging news! Hope you all enjoy!Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability Partners, at mikem@contempopackaging.com today!Remember ladies and gentlemen, The Time For Greenwashing Is Over!™ and the time to make history is right now!2020-09-0613 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 1, Episode 9There are 5 ideologies to sustainable packaging, as we discussed before, and I want to take some time to elaborate a bit more to each of those 5 paths. Eventually, I am hopeful that we all can be very clear on what we mean when we say "sustainable packaging", so it's not vague and we can talk more clearly about what you want for your brand! The 5 paths for environmentally safe packaging are, to recap, recyclable, made from recycled materials, renewable, reusable, and degradable additives to plastics. Do you want to collaborate? Email Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Sustainability P...2020-09-0616 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastDmitriy Ioselevich from 17 CommunicationsIn this episode, we will learn from Dmitry Ioselevich from 17 Communications, a mission-driven marketing and communications firm specializing in the ESG and impact investing space.Connect with Dmitry:http://17c.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dioselevich/Thank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2020-08-2005 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastRachel Fournier from Agrify CorporationIn this episode, we will learn from Rachel Fournier from Agrify Corporation, a developer of premium indoor grow solutions for the cannabis and hemp industry.Connect with Rachel:https://www.agrify.comThank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2020-07-2805 minMadeInCasaMadeInCasaRAE Made in Casa #1111 edición del programa especial de RAE-Argentina al MundoMientras en gran parte de Argentina comienzan de a poco a reabrirse actividades por la baja de casos, en la ciudad y en la provincia de Buenos Aires se analiza extender el período de aislamiento debido a la alta cantidad de infectados en la región más poblada del país.En tanto, el gobierno nacional también lidia con la renegociación de la deuda con bonistas privados, en el marco de una situación económica que en el país se ha agudizado...2020-06-0554 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastArnaud Dumas de Rauly from The Blinc GroupIn this episode, we will learn from Arnaud Dumas de Rauly from The Blinc Group, an innovative vaping hardware company.Connect with Arnaud: https://www.theblincgroup.comThank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2020-05-2104 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastSam Milton from Enlighten Your GrowIn this episode, we will learn from Sam Milton from Enlighten Your Grow, an ancillary cannabis business.Connect with Sam:https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenYourGrow/http://www.twitter.com/climate_resgrphttps://www.instagram.com/climate_resources/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammilton/Thank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2020-04-2104 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastAja Atwood from Trella TechnologiesIn this episode, we will learn from Aja Atwood from Trella Technologies, an ancillary cannabis business.Connect with Aja: https://trella.iohttps://www.ajaatwood.comThank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2020-04-2103 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastBenjamin Nadolny from Bud's Goods & Provisions and Fox Hollow FloraIn this episode, we will learn from Benjamin Nadolny from Bud's Goods & Provisions and Fox Hollow Flora, both cannabis operators in Massachusetts and Oregon, respectively.Connect with Ben: https://www.instagram.com/foxhollowflora/.Thank you for listening to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast.If you would like to be on the show, email podcast@contempopackaging.com2020-04-2103 minThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastThe Sustainability & Cannabis PodcastIntroductionIn this introduction to The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast, you will learn why we created this podcast.Do you want to learn how we can all make the cannabis industry more sustainable? Then tune into The Sustainability and Cannabis Podcast, where cannabis industry leaders and innovators share their ideas on how to make the cannabis industry more sustainable in two minutes or less!  Want to be on the podcast? Email podcast@contempopackaging.com. "Your two minutes start right now!"2020-04-1002 min