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Sustainable Packaging Show PodcastMerry Christmas Eve! Motivational Minute December 2024Hope you had an amazing December and year everybody! Take a moment to reflect on your 2024 and what progress (or lack of progress) was made. What will you do differently in 2025? Commit to get just a little bit better and get momentum building. Be blessed!These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn....2024-12-2401 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastDifferent Types of Sustainable Packaging for WaterCurious to hear which type of sustainable water packaging you prefer! Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-12-1703 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastThe PROs and CONs of "Bag in Box" PackagingLet's explore whether or not the "Bag In Box" model is actually sustainable. What are the PROs and CONs? Is this something you should consider?https://spnews.com/bag-in-box-alternative/Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-12-1005 minSustainable 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 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute November 2024Hope you had an amazing November everybody! Belief is so powerful. We need to believe it's possible or we will literally have no chance of protecting our planet.These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are...2024-11-2601 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastThe 5 R's of Sustainable PackagingIn today's show, we review the 5 R's of sustainable packaging! Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-11-1905 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastBrooklyn Is Doing WHAT?Residents of Brooklyn will be ticketed (yes, like a fine) starting April 2025 if they do not properly use compost bins. Is this a visionary model that will protect the planet or has this regulation gone too far?https://www.bkreader.com/policy-government/how-to-compost-brooklyn-7625420Visit 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...2024-11-1209 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastTHIS European Country Has The Highest Recycling RateHow is Germany able to achieve a 66.1% recycling rate?https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-germany-worlds-most-effective-municipal-recycling/Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-11-0507 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute October 2024Hope you had an amazing October everybody! Consider what you can control first, then work on the rest of the world. It makes sure you actually take action instead of getting too caught up in a dream that never materializes. These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that a...2024-10-2901 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastThese FOUR US States Have EPR RequirementsExtended Producer Responsibility is growing in popularity. Is it a good thing?https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/104196-epr-requirements-for-packaging-design-materials-loom-in-four-statesVisit 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 and new customers for your brand!2024-10-2208 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMore Taxes? Is this really a good idea?Do you all think that plastic packaging taxes are a good idea?https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehailstone/2024/03/08/how-can-shoppers-be-persuaded-to-use-sustainable-packaging-options/?sh=39ef79bf5b5bVisit 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 and new customers for your brand!2024-10-1504 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastReplace Your Plastic Films With THIS Sustainable AlternativeOrlandi has a new innovation called EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap is worth taking a look at.https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/recycling/product/22894611/orlandi-recyclable-paper-packaging-wrapVisit 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 and new customers for your brand!2024-10-0802 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute September 2024Hope you had an amazing September everybody! Work on having your actions and words line up. Don't be too hard on yourself, but do a little bit better starting today.These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably...2024-09-2401 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastRice-Based Packaging That Is Compostable AND Recyclable? Yes, it exists.Our friend TIPA Packaging is back at it again! https://spnews.com/api/amp/rice-waste/Did you see Mike's interview with TIPA's CEO? You can watch it on YouTube! Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-09-1003 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging for Live Events (w/ Raegan Kelly of Better For All)Better for All has created a better mousetrap when it comes to sustainable packaging for live events! Their focus started broad, but zeroed into a real problem and they have a fascinating solution. Learn more and get inspired in today's show!Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.2024-09-0347 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastBrand Spotlight: Half Shell VodkaLet's feature a new brand that is using sustainable packaging!Half Shell Vodka is taking the world by storm ... hear their story on this in-depth interview with CEO Harrison Holditch!Be sure to check them out on Packaged Sustainable!Find products in plastic-free or other sustainable packaging on Packaged Sustainable! Vote with your dollars today!Are you a brand that uses sustainable packaging? Get your product listed for free on Packaged Sustainable! We are here to celebrate you and bring you new customers!Got a favorite product that uses...2024-08-301h 01Sustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute August 2024Hope you had an amazing August everybody! Get in the game and stop being a perfectionist! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect 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 and new c...2024-08-2701 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastIs compostable packaging actually safe for humans?This one is going to be controversial, but I want to ask the question whether or not all compostable packaging is safe. I want to get people thinking about some potential ramifications of their decisions before it's too late!Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.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 and...2024-08-0709 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute July 2024Hope you had an amazing July everybody! Be the example that others will follow.These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael 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 and new customers for...2024-07-3001 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastCoke's packaging: Is it sustainable packaging? Let's decide!Does Coca-Cola have sustainable packaging? Many people disagree on the answer, so I want to debate both sides of the argument. I hope this is an educational show for you!Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-07-0211 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute June 2024Hope you had an amazing June everybody! Let's think about the legacy you want to have on this planet.These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on 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...2024-06-2501 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastBrand Spotlight: Born To Be FreeLet's feature a new brand that is using sustainable packaging!Buy products from Born To Be Free! Check them out on Packaged Sustainably: https://www.packagedsustainably.com/sp/born-to-be-free-sun-armorVisit 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 and new customers for your brand!2024-06-0430 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute May 2024Hope you had an amazing May everybody! Understanding the power of the unconscious mind!These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with 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 and new customers for...2024-05-2801 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastHow Regulations Can Drive "Un-Sustainable" PackagingKudos to the state of Maine for adjusting their cannabis edible laws to drive more sustainable behavior!https://mjbizdaily.com/maine-rolling-out-new-marijuana-retail-packaging-regulations/Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-05-1402 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastTaco Bell and TerraCycle Expand PartnershipAre you familiar with TerraCycle? Learn more about their program in today's show.https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/taco-bell-and-terracycle-make-recycling-saucierVisit 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 and new customers for your brand!2024-05-0703 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastWill Rescheduling Cannabis Lead To More Sustainable Packaging Opportunities?Breaking news in of the cannabis industry!https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8It is making me think about whether this means more opportunities for reusable packaging or compostable packaging.What do you think?Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's 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...2024-05-0102 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute April 2024Hope you had an amazing April everybody! Your time is now!These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business if your brand needs more sustainable packaging!Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! We are helping consumers shop more sustainably and that means more sales and new customers for your brand!2024-04-2901 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute January 2024Here are the 3 P's of sustainable packaging! These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 2024-01-3101 minSustainable 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 PodcastMotivational Minute December 2023Let's continue to figure out which packaging is actually sustainable in 2024!These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 2023-12-2501 minSustainable 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 min
Luxury Listing Specialist - Dominate High End Listings In Any MarketNeed listings? Find out how to 10x your listing appointments in the next 12 Months with Kevin MarkarianHow can I generate more leads? In this episode, you’ll get answers to that question.
Kevin Markarian joins me on the podcast to discuss how to 10x your listing appointments in the next 12 months. Kevin is the founder and the chief strategy officer at Roopler, which is a lead generation company.
According to Kevin, your goal as an agent should be creating a shortcut to the most engaged people that will get you closer to the finish line. Today, Kevin shares tips, tricks, and some nuggets of wisdom that will help you get more lis...2023-11-0231 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastMotivational Minute October 2023Be careful who you listen to, because it's not too late! There is a golden window of opportunity opening for the next ten years.These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 2023-10-2501 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastAre Compostable Films ACTUALLY Sustainable? (with Daphna Nissenbaum)In today's episode, our guest is the highly respected CEO of TIPA Compostable Packaging, Daphna Nissenbaum!She has a great perspective on the benefits of compostable films. This is a truly educational piece of sustainable packaging content that will benefit everyone who listens! Whether you are a fan of compostable packaging or not, you cannot deny that Daphna has a lot of valuable perspectives that will help you better understand the most important question: What is actually sustainable?Hope you all enjoy! Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:Read Michael's Sustainable...2023-10-181h 01Sustainable Packaging Show PodcastStop Trying To Define Sustainable Packaging. Try This Instead.Lots of people spend lots of time defining "sustainable packaging" and I'm starting to think it's a waste of time. It's highly subjective and we would be much better off measuring the positive and negative impacts being made by packaging. This is a much better way to evaluate whether or not the packaging is good for the planet! Download the free sustainable packaging worksheet! Hope you enjoy this episode! Need sustainable packaging? Email wow@contempopackaging.comConnect with me on LinkedIn! Michael Markarian2023-01-2612 min
GuildSomm PodcastTasting with GuildSomm: Justyna Brewczyk and Michael MarkarianIn this month’s tasting episode, MS Chris Tanghe talks to Justyna Brewczyk and Michael Markarian about their approaches to blind tasting. Justyna is a Houston-based WSET Diploma graduate and a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. She recently won the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge in Miami. Michael is the sommelier and beverage director for the H2 Collective restaurant group in Washington, DC, overseeing three French bistros. He is an Italian Wine Ambassador through the Vinitaly International Academy and an Advanced Sommelier. Listen in as Justyna and Michael blind taste the same wine. See if you ca...2022-11-2944 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastStep 5 of 7: Get consumers more involvedWhat role do consumers have in making sustainable packaging the norm in the cannabis industry and beyond?I believe a BIG role.Some people say it's all on the brands and nothing on the consumers.With that mindset, we are setting ourselves up for failure.I talk about why in this episode.The takeaway is that we need to find creative ways to get consumers involved and educated on sustainable packaging. That is Step 5!Want to go from traditional packaging to sustainable packaging? Snap a photo of...2021-10-1513 minSustainable Packaging Show Podcast7 Steps To Make Sustainable Packaging The Norm In The Cannabis Industry ... And Beyond!Ready to hear a realistic and actionable 7 step plan to make sustainable packaging the norm in the cannabis industry and beyond? Then you are in the right place! In this first episode of Season 4 of The Sustainable Packaging Show, we will begin with a very quick overview of our company, Contempo Specialty Packaging, for our new listeners.Then, we will do an overview of our 7 step plan to make sustainable packaging the norm in the cannabis industry and beyond!Here are the 7 steps that we will implement at Contempo Specialty Packaging to bring e...2021-10-1514 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastHow To Execute On Sustainable Cannabis Packaging in 2021Ready to execute environmentally sustainable packaging for your cannabis brand this year?Here are some obstacles you might face:1. Lack of knowledge of the various options available2. Performance concerns, particularly around keeping flower fresh3. Difficulty justifying the increased cost of sustainable packagingAction Items:1. What is the leading obstacle stopping you from executing on sustainable packaging?2. What one thing can you do right now to begin overcoming that obstacle?Stay tuned for more information on my big project that will help make sustainable packaging the norm...2021-06-0812 minSustainable 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 minSustainable 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastSeason 2 Recap: Show Me The Proof!In this recap of Season 2, we highlight the main learning points around showing proof to get your brand managers to say "Yes!" to your sustainable packaging solutions!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! 2020-12-3126 minSustainable 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 PodcastEnd Of Life Proof: RecyclableA reasonable brand manager may say to you: "I love your sustainable packaging! It's not greenwashed! But can you prove to me that this new and novel material is recyclable?"We talk about ways you can prove that in this episode! 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! 2020-12-2910 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastEnd of Life Proof: CompostableA reasonable brand manager may say to you: "I love your sustainable packaging! It's not greenwashed! But can you prove to me that your packaging is actually compostable? Also, is it home compostable or industrial compostable?"We talk about ways you can prove that in this episode! 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! 2020-12-2814 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastEnd of Life Proof: BiodegradableA reasonable brand manager may say to you: "I love your sustainable packaging! It's not greenwashed! But can you prove to me that your packaging is actually biodegradable? What does biodegradable mean to you?"We talk about ways you can prove that in this episode! 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! 2020-12-2712 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastProof of Product: PerformanceA reasonable brand manager may say to you: "I love your sustainable packaging! It's not greenwashed! But can you prove to me that my product is going to be preserved in your new sustainable packaging, so the product doesn't spoil?"We talk about ways you can prove that in this episode! 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 his...2020-12-1811 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastProof Of Product: Verify The SourceA reasonable brand manager may say to you: "I love your sustainable packaging! It's not greenwashed! But can you prove the chain of custody and verify the source is in fact what you say it is?"We talk about ways you can prove that in this episode! 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!2020-12-1808 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastProof of Product: Fiber Content AnalysisA reasonable brand manager may say to you: "I love your sustainable packaging! It's not greenwashed! But can you prove to me that the packaging (ie. hemp paper boxes) is in fact made from the material (ie. hemp) that you say it is?"We talk about ways you can prove that in this episode! 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 tim...2020-12-1709 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastProof of Sufficient Supply / CapacityA reasonable brand manager may say to you: "I love your sustainable packaging! It's not greenwashed! But can you prove to me you have sufficient supply or capacity if I give you the business?" We talk about ways you can prove that in this episode! We also setup the rest of Season 2 in the beginning of this episode by talking about all the types of proof we've come across at Contempo when pitching sustainable packaging to major brands across multiple industries!If you found value in our podcast, please give us 5 stars and l...2020-12-1610 minSustainable 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 min