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Sustainable Packaging Show PodcastSustainable Packaging Companies: Givr PackagingJoined by Jeremy Bowers of Givr Packaging to learn about their sustainable packaging solutions! Subscribe to stay up to date on the latest sustainable packaging solutions hitting the market, as well as news and updates in the world of sustainable packaging! Learn more about Givr on Packaged Sustainable: Looking to find sustainable packaging suppliers? Try PS today: https://www.packagedsustainable.com/Mike's family business, Contempo Packaging: www.contempopackaging.com
2025-06-1333 minSustainable 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 minSustainable Packaging Show PodcastRED OR BLUE PILL? The State of Sustainable Packaging, November 2023Paper or Plastic: Which is actually more sustainable?In today’s show, Mike digs in deeper to the question “What is actually sustainable?” by asking a straightforward question: Do you want the red pill or the blue pill?Case study comparing various types of retail shopping bags:https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=cudp_environment/Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm! Connect with my family business, Contempo Packaging!Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUr...
2023-11-0811 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...
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