Unboxing Your Packaging (Colienne Regout, Look4Loops)
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| 09 Dec 2022 | The 3 key functions of marrying packaging well with products | 00:27:43 | |
INTRODUCTION How should packaging go along with a product at best while answering a real need? Packaging these days is sometimes the scapegoat that makes us forget that the product inside has the biggest part in environmental and social impact! And, sometimes, the product content is actually like the warriors in the mythological Trojan horse: We only see the container without paying attention to what it carries on! In this episode, I illustrate the 3 packaging’s reasons for being with what our last 6 guests are experiencing on the field. So, you will hear from them about
Enjoy the preparation of a good marriage between packaging and products!
RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE The ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ online training, in partnership with the Circulab Academy: https://circulab.academy/courses/develop-circular-economy-packaging/ The online Euro-Canadian Roundtable on December 15th, 2022: «Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions?»: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/circulab/806184# with 6 panelists:
Moderated by Anne-Laure Bulliffon of Albumine and Colienne Regout of Look4Loops. A side event of the World Circular Economy Forum to share/like/comment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/colienneregout_packaging-the-best-starting-point-for-more-activity-7004115510212644864-EQrR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop.
THE EPISODES WHERE TO FIND OUR 6 GUESTS OF END 2022
ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy. As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues. Recently, in May 2022, she also won the price of the Entreprise of the Year from la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 5] The Green Dot [Point Vert] | 00:10:36 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you ever been skeptical about a green logo? This one won't help you much; it's a gem in its own right! Luckily, we have Anne-Laure to clear things up, in just a few minutes, what you need to remember about it! Little hints: it has something to do with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, formerly PPWD, for Directive). The “Green Dot” is the 5th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. This episode is very short and incisive. However, like the others, it unravels the mysteries behind one of the logos you find on the packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
Spoiler alert: Anne-Laure will be back for the next two episodes, where we'll dive into the Triman logo and the Möbius logo, one after the other! HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?
ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020. On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts. Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition. Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 4] Reuse logo for bottles and more | 00:40:23 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered how to determine if a bottle is truly reusable? And if it is, what steps need to be taken both upstream and downstream to transform this concept into a practical reality? The significance of a Reuse logo extends beyond just the consumer – it holds relevance for producers, stores, collectors, and washing companies alike. Join us in exploring the reasons behind the necessity of a Reuse logo. The “Reuse logo for bottles and more” is the 4th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. Like the others, it unravels the mysteries behind one of the logos you find on the packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
Spoiler alert: this one is still a young logo and fairly positive! HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
WHERE TO FIND CECILE FORGUE?
ABOUT Cécile Forgue from ALPES CONSIGNE With her academic background as an engineer and her personal goal to reduce packaging waste, Cécile Forgue decided in 2019 to work on developing a reuse system, convinced that glass packaging can have a much better impact on the environment than currently with the recycling system they have in France. Therefore she joined a citizen movement around this topic and co-founded ALPES CONSIGNE in 2020. She is now really glad to see the reuse system grow and to notice that even eco-organisms seem to get into working order to make reuse a reality and the norms for the upcoming years. Packaging reuse has become a reality in the past few years in France and has beautiful days forward. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | Spotlight on 4 key packaging resources. An extract of the «Develop Circular Packaging Solutions» online training. | 00:11:01 | |
INTRODUCTION Do you know the 4 resource categories your packaging needs to exist? Identifying your resource inflows is paramount to kick-start your sustainable packaging solutions! That’s why it is part of our freshly launched «Develop Circular Packaging Solutions» online training in collaboration with the Circulab Academy. By listening to this episode, you will
WHERE TO FIND COLIENNE AND HER TRAINING?
ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy. As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues. Recently, Colienne also won the 2022 Business of the Year award «La Palme Bleue» from la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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| 05 Jan 2023 | Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions and products? | 01:19:13 | |
INTRODUCTION Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions and products? That was the title of the online Euro-Canadian Roundtable on December 15th, 2022, as a side event of the World Circular Economy Forum. And this episode is broadcasting the core conversation with our 6 inspiring panelists, from both continents. They raised some key points in terms of materials, consumers, waste, design, and GHG related to packaging. This captivating panel also highlighted the role of regulations as well as pre-competitive collaboration to expand circular packaging solutions. It was a real pleasure to organize and co-moderate this event with Anne-Laure Bulliffon. I hope you will benefit at the maximum from the good vibes that lead this initiative. And I can’t wait to foster more Euro-Canadian bridging dialogues like this one. On this note: Keep in mind – right after this listening – to click on the very quick survey link to lay the foundations of our next event!
LINK TO THE POST-PANEL SURVEY We want to HEAR FROM YOU! This less than 5 min feedback will lay the foundations of our next Euro-Canadian Roundtables about packaging transition towards more circularity: https://5ef1ucivz7f.typeform.com/to/UYYXx256 Thank you!
A BIT MORE ABOUT OUR 6 CANADIAN AND EUROPEAN PANELISTS (WITH THEIR SHORT BIOS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Annebeth De Witte, CoPackx, The Netherlands Annebeth de Witte – owner of Copackx - helps FMCG companies with sustainable packaging development – as independent expertised project lead. Since 2020 she worked for companies like Henkel, JDEcoffee, HEMA, Riversidenaturals, Daelmans banket and Brandmasters. Copackx motto is “your companion in packaging”. Help FMCG companies from inside with sustainable packaging, bringing the expertise from outside”
Geneviève Dionne, Eco Entreprises Québec, Montréal Geneviève Dionne has been a member of Éco Entreprises Québec’s (ÉEQ) since 2010, and is the architect behind the packaging eco-design training and guidance team. Over the years, her expertise has served as part of several initiatives, such as the development of a Web portal and a simplified life cycle analysis tool for companies seeking to integrate packaging eco-design into their business practices, eco-modulation incentives as well as bold projects, such as an international packaging eco-design contest, an exhibition of the projects presented and co-authoring a book titled «Avons-nous besoin d'un autre emballage?» (Do we need another package?) and lately, the documentary «Unwrapping» (Tout déballer) about packaging, design and circularity. Ms. Dionne also has regular invitations as a guest speaker to share her insights on packaging eco-design, recyclability and the transformation of business practices. Ms. Dionne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and a Master’s degree in Applied Sciences from the Faculty of Planning at University of Montréal (UdeM). She also has a graduate diploma specializing in Management and Sustainable Development from HEC Montréal and is a visiting professor at the University of Montréal’s School of Industrial Design.
Jean-François Guillerez, Conestoga College, Toronto Jean-François Guillerez teaches Packaging Science at Packaging Programs at the School of Engineering and Technology at Conestoga College in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. He holds a Master Degree Of Packaging Science from the French Engineering school ESIREIMS ( esiec) École nationale supérieure d’ingénieurs de Reims completed by a Master degree in Environmental Engineering from Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland). He is also a lifetime Certified Packaging Professional. He has an extensive experience in Packaging design & development in Europe, North & South America. He worked for over 20 years in large food companies such as Nestlé, Maple Leaf Foods, Mondelez Intl. Active member of the Institute of Packaging Professional (Ontario Chapter), Jean-François is also on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Canadian Food Innovation Network.
Jonne Hellgren, RePack, Finland Jonne Hellgren grew up in a small town in Finnish Lapland and moved to live and study Management in the UK. He is the CEO and co-founder of RePack, the first reusable packaging service for e-commerces helping to reduce waste and carbon footprint. Today, RePack is used by hundreds of online retailers in Europe and North America from global giants to brand owners. It's a multi-award-winning innovation that combines product, operational, and business model design in an elegant way. His background includes years of exposure to LCA's and ESG strategies of cities, companies, products, and supply chains, as well as countless hours in warehouses. This makes him enjoy working in the business and on the business.
Arnaud Lancelot, Cozie, France Arnaud is the CEO & co-founder of Cozie, a French cosmetic brand of natural & organic skin care products. Cozie is a pioneer in the circular economy: all the bottles are reused thanks to 2 schemes: deposit and in-store bulk. In parallel, Cozie is also providing all cosmetic brands with consulting services and bulk equipments to boost their market launch with reusable solutions. In short, Arnaud is passionate and dedicated to the circular economy – considering it as a crucial pillar to a sustainable development.
Valerie Langer, Canopy, British Columbia Valerie Langer is the Fibre Solutions Strategist at Canopy. She has been engaged in forest conservation initiatives for over 30 years. She works with non-profit, Canopy to accelerate globally availability of Next Generation alternatives to tree fibre pulp for manufacturing paper, packaging and Man Made Cellulosic Fibres. Valerie’s focus is on large scale forest conservation by leveraging markets, investments and innovation. She was on Canopy’s founding Steering Committee, is a Donella Meadows Fellow and, along with colleagues who helped craft the Great Bear Rainforest Agreements, was a recipient of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge Award.
ABOUT THE 2 MODERATORS
Anne-Laure Bulliffon, Albumine, France / Profil’Pack, Canada As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020. On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts. Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition. Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
Colienne Regout, Look4Loops, Canada / Belgium Colienne is the CEO and founder of Look4Loops. Colienne blends her research, operations, and user experience expertise at Look4Loops to regenerate business models for profit, people and planet. Her unique perspective on the circular economy is grounded in both her European and Canadian experience. As the 2022 Business of the Year of the CCF of Vancouver, besides analyzing through audits and operating «redesign, reuse, and regenerate» opportunities in the field, Colienne teaches at universities and facilitates interactive workshops. And when it comes to rethinking packaging, she has the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ online training and she hosts the ‘Unboxing Your Packaging’ podcast.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 2] FSC, Forest Stewardship Council | 00:39:22 | |
INTRODUCTION If I say: “logging, wood, and paper”? Would Ancient Forests and Indigenous People's rights come to your mind?
Do you know if and how far the Forest Stewardship Council is acting in protecting that? I am talking about the FSC certification that you can find on several packaging and more.
Off we go! It is time to go over it with a fine-tooth comb with our enthralling guest, Peter Wood.
FSC is the first of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio clips. They will all unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
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WHERE TO FIND PETER WOOD?
ABOUT PETER WOOD FROM UBC Peter has been working on issues related to forests and sustainability for over twenty years now, both within Canada and his home province of British Columbia, as well as overseas, in places like the Congo Basin and Borneo. He is currently a lecturer and coordinator with the Master of International Forestry Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Experience reusables where food is served at scale! | 01:09:58 | |
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to be smarter than single-use disposables? What impacts could big organizations' canteens expect if they switch to reusables?
With my guest, Rich Grousset from Re:Dish, we could have talked about it for days! This episode is an accelerated overview of how a take-back system for reusable food containers can reshape consumer behavior at scale!
And if you are interested in reuse, I invite you to listen to episodes 6, 8, 9, 10, and 12 with guests from other parts of the world using various materials in different kinds of contexts. And of course, to episode 17 where I shared 3 key benefits of reusable packaging.
RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND RE:DISH AND RICH
ABOUT RICH GROUSSET FROM RE:DISH Rich Grousset is a sustainability expert and social entrepreneur committed to helping organizations transition from single-use foodservice products to reusable alternatives. He is currently the head of sustainability at Re:Dish, an NYC-based company providing reusable foodservice packaging as a service to organizations with large dining operations. Before joining Re:Dish, Rich had launched several reusable-to-go container programs in university and workplace cafeterias and worked on various reuse-related projects as an independent consultant. Rich earned an MBA and MS in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan, an MA in Survey Research Methods from UConn, a BS in Communication Theory from Cornell University, and is a GBCI certified TRUE Zero Waste Advisor.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 09 Dec 2021 | How can branding add value to your journey to sustainability? | 00:40:53 | |
INTRODUCTION Did you know that the design stage determines 80% of a product’s environmental impact and costs? What if a creative agency would help your transformation at the branding level, which definitely has something to do with design? With Hélène Piette, we spoke about how Dragon Rouge London can add value to your brand and your journey to sustainability. They work with companies such as the Coca Cola Company, Essity, the Hero Group, Mondelez, and Danone, to name a few. In this episode,
I enjoyed this conversation highlighting the necessary knowledge, education, and expertise to make shifts internally and externally to the end consumer. All this, in the respect of where the companies are in their sustainable journey and in the strongness of their identity! ABOUT HÉLÈNE PIETTE FROM DRAGON ROUGE LONDONHélène Piette is Account Director at Dragon Rouge London. She has been working at the creative agency for 8 years across corporate and consumer clients. Her role is in the client leadership team, where she works along side the clients and the internal teams to make sure projects run smoothly. She studied Graphic design and Marketing in England and has worked in creative agencies for over 10 years. WHERE TO FIND HÉLÈNE AND DRAGON ROUGE
HÉLÈNE’S RECOMMENDED RESOURCE FOR OUR AUDIENCE
LITTLE NOTES
PODCAST MUSICSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | Reusable packaging as an asset for brands and their customers | 00:38:10 | |
About our guest, Sophie LiuSophie Liu is a Business Development Manager for North America at Loop. With Loop since July 2018, Sophie helped Loop launch in 2019 and now focuses on growing Loop’s brand & retail partnerships in North America. Before Loop, Sophie studied ecology and evolutionary biology at Cornell University, where she began her sustainability journey slowly, immersed in the natural areas of the Finger Lakes & a generally waste-conscious Ithaca. Following college, Sophie worked in non-profit development and event planning, where she began to more seriously address her everyday packaging waste & learning anything and everything about packaging, recycling, reuse, and trash in general. She continues to advocate for low waste living and systemic solutions to disposability.
Where to find Sophie and Loope-commerce at https://loopbyulta.com/, https://loopstore.co.uk/, and https://loopstore.ca/. Loop on Instagram: @shoploopstore Loop on Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/shoploop Loop on Twitter: @chooseloop Loop on Facebook: facebook.com/shoploopstore Sophie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stl38/ Little notesYou can find information about the 5 Rs (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot) of the Zero Waste movement (launched by Béa Jonhson) mentioned at the end of this episode, here: https://zerowastehome.com/. Podcast musicSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Segmenting 7 motivations to better reach your market | 00:44:15 | |
INTRODUCTION Knowing how could react customers in front of your products and packaging is very valuable. So the main question is: Do you really know what motivates the choices of your customers? Our guest, Lindsey Boyle is sharing 7 main motivations from a recent and actionable study. This remarkable approach – from a Finnish and Canadian collaboration – activates opportunities for marketing strategy, targeting, communication, and innovation. In this episode,
I enjoy how Lindsey made data and definition humanly alive and with a lot of advice about how to adapt messages on packaging. Here is a little spoiler alert: Making sustainable choices is not always motivated by ecological preoccupation. So, ask yourself to which motivation you mostly identify yourself, as well as your main customers.
ABOUT LINDSEY BOYLE FROM CIRCULAR CITIZENLindsey is passionate about business that supports people’s well-being and regenerates nature. Working at the intersection of the climate emergency and the circular economy, Lindsey has a 20-year career as a strategist for brands like Google, Whole Foods, and The North Face, and now creates insight into target audience’s needs and motivations to help make 'circular' choices mainstream.
WHERE TO FIND LINDSEY, CIRCULAR CITIZEN, AND ONE EARTH?
RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE
LITTLE EXTRA NOTES ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
PODCAST MUSICSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | The impact of eye-catching packaging design as well as hidden structural design | 00:56:34 | |
INTRODUCTION
Are you wondering how to couple a sustainable packaging design with a memorable user experience?
With Evelio Mattos, a well-recognized structural designer, you will have a good overview of the ins and outs of packaging concept development. We navigated the conversation from very visible branding to behind the scene systems. Yes, huge ripple effects can happen through packaging in the spotlight (with big brands and the luxury industry), as well as through the tremendous impact of tertiary packaging!
I liked how Evelio brought packaging design to highlight how much packaging impact happens before, during, and after the product gets to consumers!
Of course, you will hear a lot of examples from Evelio’s experience but from his interviewees too because Evelio Mattos is also the host of the Packaging Unboxd podcast. I encourage you to unbox even more packaging designs by following him.
MULTIPLE RESOURCES AND PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The previous episodes mentioned in our conversation from the Packaging Unboxd podcast:
The previous episodes mentioned in our conversation from our Unboxing Your Packaging podcast:
The packaging examples we were talking about
WHERE TO FIND EVELIO MATTOS AND HIS PACKAGING UNBOXD PODCAST (PREVIOUSLY «PACKAGE DESIGN UNBOXD» PODCAST)?
ABOUT EVELIO MATTOS FROM PACKAGING UNBOXD PODCAST Host of the Packaging Unboxd podcast, Evelio is an industry-recognized packaging design expert known for his ability to engineer strategic user experiences. His focus on user experience coupled with sustainable systems and packaging design has allowed him to share this knowledge and elevate our industry. Named “One of the 200 Best Packaging Designers” by Lurzer’s Archive, and Graphic Design USA’s “People to Watch”. He’s bridged the gap between design and flawless manufacturing for brands that include Nespresso, Burger King, Freshly, Tesla, Sephora, HP, Tiffany & Co., Sonos, and Google. He sits on multiple packaging design advisory boards, is the former Editor in Chief of The Dieline, and dedicates time to design programs at Art Center of Pasadena, Cal Poly, MSU, RIT, Aalto University in Finland, and is a professor of Packaging at Arizona State University.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | Match your packaging design for recycling and beyond, such as for food safety! | 01:01:02 | |
INTRODUCTION
Do you know how to design packaging for recycling? Are you curious to learn about award-winning packaging? Have you already heard about the World Packaging Organisation and the Australian Institute of Packaging?
In this episode,
Be ready to be surprised with astonishing best practices outside the box! For sure, this episode confirms that you can see innovative packaging design everywhere in the world no matter if you are a big company or an individual!
After this interview, I bet you will dig at least into one of the resources recommended. Nerida has a knack for arousing curiosity!
RESOURCES MENTIONED AND RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND NERIDA AND THE WORLD PACKAGING ORGANISATION The website of the World Packaging Organisation: https://worldpackaging.org/ Their social media:
The LinkedIn profile of Nerida Kelton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neridakelton/
ABOUT NERIDA KELTON FROM THE WORLD PACKAGING ORGANISATION Nerida Kelton is the Vice President Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation (WPO)
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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| 24 Feb 2022 | 3 key benefits of reusable packaging | 00:37:53 | |
INTRODUCTION Reuse isn’t a new trend, it always existed. But adapting reusables to our crazy lifestyle with disposable habits at a packaging level, that’s challenging! Today, I am excited to share with you the pith of the reusable benefits mentioned by 5 guests from the 2021 episode series: Sophie Liu of Loop, Jérémie Lambin of Freddy met Curry, Samuel Chappel of LaSemo, Marie Jemine of L’Empoteuse, and Cody Irwin of ShareWares. Curious to find out what are the 3 key benefits beyond those B2B and B2C reuse implementations?
THE 5 EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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LITTLE EXTRA
ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy. As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 13 May 2021 | The ‘Redesign Reuse Recover’ strategy to catalyze your packaging impact | 00:24:12 | |
The Colienne’s recommended resources for you, our audienceGovernemental report ‘‘Economic Study of the Canadian Plastic Industry, markets and waste’’: http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2019/eccc/En4-366-1-2019-eng.pdf Antoine Repessé with his project “365 Unpacked'': https://www.antoinerepesse.com/work Gregg Segal with his project “7 Days of Garbage”: https://www.greggsegal.com/P-Projects/7-Days-of-Garbage/1/caption The European study mentioning that up to 80% of product environmental impact is determined at the design phase: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/infographics/circulareconomy/public/index.html Where to find Colienne and what she is doingDrop her a line on her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colienneregout/en Get in touch by the https://www.look4loops.com website Podcast musicSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | From single-use to reuse: How eco-design is shaping the future of food packaging | 01:08:30 | |
INTRODUCTION No, reusables are not just single-use items with a QR code slapped on to encourage reuse! True reusability starts with intentional design right from the beginning. That’s exactly why it’s so valuable to learn from Annie Legroulx, Director of Innovation at Cambium, based in Montréal. With her expertise in designing and distributing eco-friendly takeout solutions, she has firsthand experience navigating the challenges of transitioning from single-use to reuse systems. In this episode, we’ll explore:
I admire Annie’s dedication to collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address real-world needs. Her pragmatic and grounded view of reuse—as part of a necessary transition that still leaves room for certain single-use applications—feels refreshingly practical and actionable. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND ANNIE AND CAMBIUM?
ABOUT ANNIE LEGROULX FROM CAMBIUM DISTRIBUTION Annie is a product designer specialized in eco-design and circular economy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Environnemental Design from the University of Quebec in Montreal. Entrepreneur, lecturer at the University of Montreal for over 10 years and sustainability consultant, Annie’s expertise in sustainable packaging design and waste management have lead her to advise businesses, organisations and cities on a wide range of waste reduction initiatives over the years. Currently, she is Director of Innovation, Sustainability Consultant and co-owner at Cambium Distribution, a Montreal-based company specialized in the design and distribution of sustainable packaging solutions. Her latest project at Cambium has been developing a range of reusable containers specifically designed to scale reusable packaging in the foodservice industry. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | The single-use plastic legislation: Is ban starting a shifting conversation? | 00:32:31 | |
INTRODUCTION If you have been in contact with single-use plastic items, and even use some of them along your value chain, this episode is for you! Today’s textbook case is none other than the single-use plastic legislation! Boring? Not at all if you sharpen your pencils well, now that the schools go back after summer. Let’s come back together with sensitive rules and critical thinking to be able to read between the lines! How will we do that in this episode? Be ready to learn,
The ice on the cake? As a revision sheet, you will have some past referral episodes and a promo code for our “Develop Circular Packaging Solutions” online training… that might be helpful to set off decision processes to address those kinds of legislation and take the lead!
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WHERE TO FIND COLIENNE? Look4Loops, creating circular value: https://www.look4loops.com/services Colienne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colienneregout/en
ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy. As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues. Colienne also won the 2022 Business of the Year award «La Palme Bleue» from la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | What does it entail to tackle plastic packaging as a large supermarket chain? | 00:43:48 | |
INTRODUCTION When a big supermarket chain changes something, it has a huge impact! That’s why I interviewed Charlotte De Vroey, the Sustainability Manager at Delhaize Belgium. Charlotte shared what is behind their Lion’s Footprint initiative: less plastic, less CO2, and less food waste. Do you know why they are focused on ‘less’ instead of ‘more’? Do you wonder how they tackle the interlinked challenges of packaging and food waste? Are you curious about what is laser printing? I really liked how Delhaize is involving its multiple stakeholders in its vision. Nobody is put on the side: we talked about investors, buyers, colleagues, suppliers, and even regulators! If you are selling or buying products from big grocery stores, would you want to be part of this journey?
ABOUT CHARLOTTE DE VROEY FROM DELHAIZE BELGIUMWith almost 15 years of experience in sustainability, Charlotte De Vroey leads the sustainability team at Delhaize (a chain of 800 food supermarkets in Belgium and Luxembourg). Her focus is to propose healthy food and to maintain a healthy planet. Before, she worked in making product supply chain more sustainable thanks to certification. She studied economics, ethics, and more recently, sustainable supply chains at the Cambridge University for Sustainability Leadership.
WHERE TO FIND CHARLOTTE AND DELHAIZE BELGIUM
LITTLE NOTES In order to offset its own emissions that Delhaize cannot completely eliminate, it has created - in collaboration with major suppliers such as Unilever, Mondelez, and Henkel - the Lion's Footprint Fund, which supports ecological projects managed by the King Baudouin Foundation. RiverCleanup was one of the initiatives supported which has a link with packaging. PODCAST MUSICSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 04 Feb 2022 | The evergreen advice about packaging end-of-life | 00:28:01 | |
INTRODUCTION Packaging end-of-life! This is actually one of the common threads across several episodes broadcasted in 2021. Yes, soon or ideally later, your packaging will reach the point of not being utilizable anymore. How to ensure that it would be able to reach the recycling or composting industry? This episode is the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on the insight brought by 5 of the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast guests. There is nothing as precious as bringing various experiences together. So, here is a mix of the evergreen advice from Louise Schwarz, Love-Ese Chile, David Katz, Charlotte De Vroey, and Hélène Piette!
THE 6 EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode #03: The backstage of packaging end-of-life and its collaboration needs with Louise Schwarz of Recycling Alternative Episode #04: How to consider biodegradation for your packaging? with Love-Ese Chile of Grey to Green Sustainable Solutions Episode #05: How to turn ocean-bound plastic into social recycled plastic? with David Katz of Plastic Bank Episode #11: What does it entail to tackle plastic packaging as a large supermarket chain? with Charlotte De Vroey of Delhaize Belgium Episode #13: How can branding add value to your journey to sustainability? with Hélène Piette of Dragon Rouge London Episode #15: Segmenting 7 motivations to better reach your market with Lindsey Boyle of Circular Citizen
ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy. As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 05 May 2022 | How to envision a sustainable future for the paper packaging supply chain? | 00:48:31 | |
INTRODUCTION Paper packaging is experiencing a growing consumer demand! This induces a lot of pressure on our forests… which are paramount for mitigating climate crisis and preserving biodiversity which we all depend on! That’s why the Pack4Good initiative from Canopy partners with companies to develop sustainable alternatives. In this episode, Lee-Ann Unger, one of their Senior Corporate Campaigners, explains how to re-imagine together the paper packaging supply chain. Be ready to learn about
I enjoyed how Lee-Ann brought visual comparisons and answered some trickier questions with communicative enthusiasm!
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WHERE TO FIND CANOPY, PACK4GOOD AND LEE-ANN
ABOUT LEE-ANN UNGER FROM CANOPY Lee-Ann Unger is a Senior Corporate Campaigner with Canopy and lead’s the organization’s Pack4Good Initiative. She has worked on or led a variety of environmental conservation campaigns over the past 20 years, primarily focused on forest conservation, including the world-renowned ancient forests of Clayoquot Sound. In addition to her creative and strategic approaches, she brings deep experience in market research to the Canopy team. She’s also co-founder of an award-winning animal welfare organization that works to better the lives of companion animals in need in remote communities. Her passion for ancient forests, wild spaces and animals grounds her work.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 7] The Moebius Logo | 00:09:58 | |
INTRODUCTION You've likely encountered a Möbius loop logo on the back of packaging. But do you know what it signifies in terms of recycling and material information? This logo is the focus of our 54th episode, closely connected to the two preceding episodes. Together, they form a trio of audio clips under the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series, for which Anne-Laure has graciously joined us multiple times on the podcast. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
Remember to also listen to episode 52 about the Green Dot (Point Vert) and episode 53 about the Triman logo! HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?
ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020. On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts. Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition. Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | How to turn ocean-bound plastic into social recycled plastic? | 00:33:21 | |
About our guest, David Katz from Plastic BankDavid Katz is the founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic with global partners that include SC Johnson, Henkel, Procter & Gamble, Carton Pack and Advansa. He is a steward of the Earth and a champion for the poor whose humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David is also the past president of the Vancouver BC Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and has received the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, the Paris Climate Conference Sustained community award, and the Ernst and Young Lifetime Achievement award. David's recommended resources for you, our audienceThe committed photograph Chris Jordan Stephen R. Covey’s book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People How to be part of what David is doing?Check the Plastic Bank website: https://plasticbank.com/ Little notes1) We mentioned the name ‘Alchemy™’: it is the Plastic Bank’s blockchain platform securing the entire transaction and providing real-time data visualization – allowing for transparency, traceability, and rapid scalability. 2) While David explained the input of feminine energy, he spoke about the Circular Economy. If you want to have a 4 min 20 sec audio explanation about the Circular Economy, listen from 00:03:53 to 00:08:13 of the 30 minutes Idea Shots- Season 2, Episode 4 with Adina Vlad, Alec Bălășescu and Colienne Regout Podcast musicSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | How to grow your compostable packaging? Explore the wonder of mycelium! | 00:43:59 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you ever thought about making your packaging grow… without water and extra energy? Yes, literally… That’s the wonder of mycelium! Meghan, the Mushroom Packaging manager of Ecovative Design, will take you through this fascinating sustainable solution they are developing for 15 years. You will learn
and much more! I enjoyed how Meghan explains all this with passion and simple analogies. And what if I told you that you can even give it a try to build something useful and beautiful for yourself with a GIY kit? Let’s discover what could that all enable for you!
WHERE TO FIND MEGHAN, ECOVATIVE AND MUSHROOM PACKAGING? Their websites: https://ecovative.com/ & https://mushroompackaging.com/ Their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ecovative with fascinating videos Their social media: For Mushroom Packaging
For Ecovative
ABOUT MEGHAN OLSON FROM ECOVATIVE DESIGN As manager, Meghan leads the Mushroom Packaging team, where she is responsible for all commercial activities in North America, and supporting the growing global network of MycoComposite licensees, with direct oversight over both sales and licensing funnels. Meghan has a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a dual B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Design, Innovation & Society from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has been a fan of Ecovative for more than a decade, ever since being introduced by her late mentor Burt Swersey, who also mentored Ecovative's founders at RPI and championed the company from day one. Meghan was thrilled to join the Ecovative team in late 2019, a role to which she brings business development experience from another local technology company, Vyv (formerly Vital Vio). She began her career in a fluid system design role at GE Power, immediately after earning her M.S. focused on additive manufacturing of composites. At Ecovative, Meghan is focused on overseeing the commissioning of the newest Mushroom Packaging production facility and onboarding new partners and clients.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 08 Jun 2023 | [Wild Waste Audio Clip 6] Paper & Cardboard | 00:13:30 | |
INTRODUCTION Who hasn’t already used a paper bag/cup instead of a plastic one? Is it a (false) good idea? This is a crucial question to bring in the middle of the packaging Wild West! Luckily, in our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured the paper and cardboard lobbyists' arguments for you: Are wood fiber-based packaging really
In this episode, we also touch upon the questions about coating and food contact. So, would the paper be your «wanted» material or not? We invite you to (re)listen to the other «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips and balance the pros and cons of all the materials we have chased on the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast!
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WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | [Wild Waste Audio Clip 4] Bioplastics | 00:13:50 | |
INTRODUCTION While ‘bioplastics’ are widely touted as the panacea of packaging, we captured some misleading lobbyists’ arguments. In this «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip with Mr & Mrs Recycling, you will discover if it is right to say that bioplastics are
In this episode, we invite you to (re)listen to other episodes and videos. We warmly encourage you to be curious and take the time to dig deeper by yourself and/or with an expert. Stay tuned for the next «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip on the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast. It will bring the mass balance subject on the table: The logical sequence to the episodes on plastics and bioplastics!
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WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | 4 key factors to do 'more good' instead of 'less bad' with renewable materials | 00:26:40 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you already wondered how to shift from doing ‘less bad’ to doing ‘more good’? In this episode, you will discover what kind of FLIP you can operate for your packaging. FLIP for Footprint, Limits, Innovation, and Purpose. To exemplify these 4 key factors, we will use some extracts from the 3 last episodes applied to renewable materials for your packaging. But what I develop in this episode, is true for any material.
THE VOICES FROM THE 3 PREVIOUS EPISODES
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THE 3 OTHER EPISODES WHERE COLIENNE DEVELOPPED SOME OTHER CONCEPTS
ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy. As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues. Recently, in May 2022, she also won the price of the Entreprise of the Year from la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 3] PEFC, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification | 00:32:39 | |
INTRODUCTION Do you know where the paper and wood you use come from? What concrete guarantees do you have that a certified entity is not harming endangered species? What are the standards and the governance driving this certification body? In this episode, Peter Wood lays out big pieces of answers on the table with a focus, this time, on the #PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification). It is the logical sequel to episode 48 devoted to FSC certification. They are both part of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio clips. They will all unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
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WHERE TO FIND PETER WOOD?
ABOUT PETER WOOD FROM UBC Peter has been working on issues related to forests and sustainability for over twenty years now, both within Canada and his home province of British Columbia, as well as overseas, in places like the Congo Basin and Borneo. He is currently a lecturer and coordinator with the Master of International Forestry Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Biodesign: How are brands navigating the regenerative materials market? | 01:14:23 | |
INTRODUCTION Join us for an insightful interview with Beatriz from Tocco, a Paris- and Singapore-based company at the forefront of biodesign. Tocco is revolutionizing the industry with the world's first AI-enabled B2B marketplace for regenerative and low-carbon materials. Their mission? To make it 10x easier and faster for brands to identify, benchmark, and procure cleaner materials, combating the plastics crisis head-on. In this episode,
Finally, don't miss a peek into their five awards categories celebrating sustainability pioneers! Tune in to meet the regenerative materials of a cleaner tomorrow, today! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND TOCCO AND BEATRIZ?
ABOUT ANA BEATRIZ ALVES FROM TOCCO Ana Beatriz Alves is a creative professional deeply entrenched in the realms of sustainable design and materials innovation. She graduated from University of Arts London: Central Saint Martins, with a Master's degree in Biodesign, Textile & Materials, where she explored the intricate relationship between design and environmental responsibility. With her current role as a Materials and Climate Founder Associate at tocco, Beatriz shapes the brand's design philosophy, regenerative design communication, and overall impact frameworks. Beatriz’s material research was lately demonstrated through her Blue Yonder project, showcased at the Eindhoven Dutch Design Week 2022. Blue Yonder explored the potential of algae biodegradable plastics, highlighting innovative solutions to environmental challenges in design. The project was recognized by LVMH, and chosen as a shortlisted project for the Grand Prix LVMH MA biodesign in 2022. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Reduce, Reuse, Refill: Paris's Journey to a Zero Single-Use Plastic Future – Bold Moves for the Olympics? | 00:50:03 | |
INTRODUCTION What actions can a city like Paris take to eliminate single-use plastic? How do urban economic actors become key players in reduce, reuse, and refill initiatives? And could the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics serve as an extra motivation? Join us as Justine Laurent, Managing Director of Circulab, explains the operational and relational support necessary for such transformative changes. Get ready to be inspired by global strategies and numerous examples, such as free-water fountains, collaborations with reuse initiatives, and incentives and certifications for economic players to help reshape our cities and villages by significantly reducing plastic use! Before we delve into the ongoing changes with our guest, I can’t resist sharing some freshly revealed data with you.
Curious to know how all this became possible? This episode is for you! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND JUSTINE AND CIRCULAB?
ABOUT JUSTINE LAURENT FROM CIRCULAB Justine Laurent has been working for over 8 years to transform our economic models in line with planetary limits and the principles of the circular economy. Graduated in innovation and international management, and after experiences in Chile and Spain, she helps professionals to understand the relationships and interdependencies between their products and services and their ecosystem, and to build models that are resource-efficient and adaptable to the challenges of the 21st century. She offers training, workshops, and strategic advice. She is Managing Director of Circulab. She is Head of Learning for the ESSEC Circular Economy Global Chair. She is a podcast host at Radio Circulab. She is a speaker and regular lecturer at various events and conferences. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | No more waste and toxicity: Unlocking value in sustainable materials and manufacturing. | 01:24:01 | |
INTRODUCTION If you’ve ever asked yourself any of the following three questions, then this episode is for you!
We’re diving into these questions with my guest, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, co-author of the book Materials & Sustainability: Building A Circular Future. If books open windows to the world, then let’s leaf through one that reveals a new view of sustainable materials and manufacturing. Together,
As you’ll see, we approached this content with the playful curiosity of children jumping into a pile of colorful leaves, leaving you to grab the one idea that resonates most. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND PAUL AND HIS BOOK?
ABOUT PAUL FOULKES-ARELLANO FROM CIRCUTHON Paul Foulkes‑Arellano is the founder of circular economy consulting business Circuthon Consulting, where he advises global brands and bioeconomy start‑ups. He co-wrote the book “Materials & Sustainability. Building A Circular Future” with Julia L Freer Goldstein, published in April 2024. His areas of expertise are raw materials, packaging, apparel, and footwear. His particular focus is NextGen fibers, biomaterials, and novel material development. Paul sits on the advisory boards of alternative fiber producer, ReStalk, and textile upcyclers, Must Had. He is a non‑executive director at cellulosic pigments specialist Sparxell. Paul runs two non‑profit initiatives: The Circular Footwear Initiative and The Circular Fashion Initiative. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Sustainable packaging through the lens of the SHIFT marketing framework _ Part 1/2 | 00:44:04 | |
INTRODUCTION Is your packaging taking an active part in circular solutions? Are you struggling in getting people to adopt sustainable behaviour? What should your marketing look like to motivate your customers to properly reuse, recycle, or compost? In this episode, we have two experts, Kate and Rosemary, who will lead you through the knowledge and methodology summarized by the SHIFT framework. Each letter represents a key marketing factor to shift behaviour in more eco-conscious directions. In this episode, we will cover the 3 first ones, the S, H, and I:
In the next episode, you will explore the F and T:
All this content was born as a UBC Sauder School of Business academic report for SITRA, to become a workbook, until it was developed into a very supportive and practical program with Share Reuse Repair Initiative. I liked how Kate and Rosemary played with their complementarity to bring extra thought about packaging. So, ready to learn
ABOUT KATHERINE WHITE FROM UBC SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Dr. Kate Whiteis Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at the UBC Sauder School of Business, in Vancouver, Canada. She is also the Senior Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Academic Director of the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics. Kate’s research focuses on how to encourage ethical, prosocial, and sustainable consumer behaviours. Kate was honored as one of the top 5 Marketing Researchers in the world by the American Marketing Association. Kate currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Marketing Research and is on the editorial review boards of the Journal of Consumer Research, the Journal of Marketing, and the Journal of Consumer Psychology. Kate has consulted on various sustainable behaviour-change projects with organizations such as The City of Calgary, Starbucks, Lululemon, the Share, Reuse, Repair Initiative, TransLink, My Sustainable Canada, BC Hydro, and Mountain Equipment Co-op.
ABOUT ROSEMARY COOPER FROM SHARE REUSE REPAIR INITIATIVE (SRRI) Rosemary Cooper has over 20 years’ experience advancing sustainable solutions that make business and economic sense while boldly advancing social and environmental goals. In doing so, she often emphasizes collaboration between business, government, and community. Since 2013, she has been catalyzing the transition to a circular economy with a focus on upstream innovations that design out waste and foster lasting and shared prosperity. She is the Project Director of the Share Reuse Repair Initiative whose mission is to build a circular economy that serves as a meaningful waste and climate solution, enables people to “live circular” and foster resilient local economies. It is uniquely focused on bolstering the supply of circular goods and services while cultivating the cultural and consumer demand for that supply. She also teaches the Circular Economy at BCIT’s School of Business and provides consulting services on circular innovation and circular living.
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WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS?
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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| 03 Sep 2021 | Have you packed light this summer? | 00:06:29 | |
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Through all these kinds of packaging, what are your preferences? Their price, their aspect, their convenience, their social or environmental aspect? Leave your thoughts by dropping a line on Colienne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colienneregout/en or on the https://www.look4loops.com website. | |||
| 13 May 2021 | 3 key players to help with your packaging challenges | 00:17:44 | |
The Colienne’s recommended resources for you, our audienceThe case study database of “Upstream Innovation for packaging” of the Ellen MacArthur foundation: https://plastics.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/examples The Plastic Pact network: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/our-work/activities/new-plastics-economy/plastics-pact Where to find Colienne and what she is doingDrop her a line on her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colienneregout/en Get in touch by the https://www.look4loops.com website Podcast musicSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 6] The Triman Logo | 00:10:36 | |
INTRODUCTION What could possibly mean this logo featuring a little figure and arrows going against the clock's hands? What does it conjure up for you? Do we really need more pictos around information about sorting? What if I told you that it is actually mandatory, for now? Anne-Laure is back on the airwaves of this podcast to delve into the enigma of the 'Triman' logo in this 6th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
Follow us: After the Green Dot (Point Vert) in the previous episode, Anne-Laure will be back for the next one to dive into the Moebius logo! HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?
ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020. On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts. Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition. Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | When cups initiate a reusable ecosystem to take the waste out of takeout | 00:53:10 | |
INTRODUCTION What if it was easy to take single-use out of takeout thanks to reusables? Today, you will hear about ShareWares, a platform where numerous "wares" are borrowed, sanitized, and reused (cups, but also other containers to come). For whom? For numerous industries such as cafes, restaurants, and events, but also cultural places and various markets. With Cody, its founder and CEO, we spoke about the journey of his company and when tech and regulation ease the adoption of reusables. Be also ready to learn what does it take for
Not to mention his testimonial about getting local stuff versus overseas. Don’t miss his final burning question: I am pretty sure it will nourish your own packaging consideration.
ABOUT CODY IRWIN FROM SHAREWARES Cody was born on a remote farm in Manitoba, spent most of his youth in uptown Toronto, and studied mechanical engineering at McGill University before moving to beautiful British Columbia. He has a strong connection and love for nature, as well as a powerful draw to technology and innovation. For the last decade he has called Vancouver home, where he started his first venture in corporate food service for technology companies. Over 10 years he grew Natural Source into the local industry leader, at which point the pandemic almost completely wiped it out when offices closed. As devastating as this was, it was actually an amazing opportunity. With the government's relief support and by repurposing his company's resources, he was able to build ShareWares which has massive environmental, economic, and social impact potential at a global scale.
WHERE TO FIND CODY AND SHAREWARES
CODY’S RECOMMENDED TOOL FOR OUR AUDIENCE https://www.blinkist.com/: to have the audio version of the core of the crux of some books
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PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 11 May 2023 | [Wild Waste Audio Clip 5] Mass Balance | 00:13:33 | |
INTRODUCTION How to reduce our dependency on oil… while avoiding alternative solutions with other negative effects? Are you familiar with the term «Mass balance»? Does it solve an ecological problem? In this «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip with Mr & Mrs Recycling, we tackled
After having reviewed plastics and bioplastics in the previous episodes, let’s deep dive together into what Mass Balance means and induces!
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WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | Will your products actually compost? Find out with open-source data from the Compostable Field Testing Program | 01:01:51 | |
INTRODUCTION Ready to rethink compostable packaging? In this episode, Emily McGill from BSI Bio dives into the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP), an initiative that open-sources field trial data to drive progress in the industry. Curious about what they've uncovered? In addition to several key takeaways, you'll learn
Plus, there's a big update! Since recording, the program is forging ahead — actively seeking collaboration on strategy and fundraising for its next research phase. The focus? Building a game-changing matrix comparing disintegration rates with composting conditions. This is crucial intel for both composters and the packaging industry. I loved how Emily takes a step back to explain things, making even the process of "playing" with open-source data and graphs fascinating—whether you're a composter, product designer, manufacturer, policymaker, or brand. And don't miss the final minute, where Emily shares her vision for the future—it's worth sticking around for! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND EMILY AND THE COMPOSTABLE FIELD TESTING PROGRAM (CFTP)?
ABOUT ABOUT EMILY MCGILL FROM BSIBIO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Emily McGill is the Program Director of the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP), an international research project gathering real-world disintegration data for compostable items from composting facilities across North America, cofounded by the Compost Research and Education Foundation and BSIbio. With a bachelor in Bioresource Engineering, Emily has conducted and remotely coordinated field tests since 2014, and helped lead the development of standardized methods for field testing within ASTM. Her consulting experience includes solid waste management planning at corporate and municipal levels as well as policy development and product design for zero waste and single-use plastic reduction. Since 2015 she has fostered community-based projects in urban sustainability, circular economy and regenerative systems design. She is a micro-composter, feeding the soil in her collaborative community garden in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is the co-founder of Master Recycler Vancouver, a zero waste education program for adults. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 17 Sep 2021 | Ready to rock with zero-waste office canteens? | 00:49:29 | |
Where to find Jérémie and Freddy met CurryOn the website of Freddy met Curry: https://freddymetcurry.brussels/ On social media: https://www.instagram.com/freddymetcurry/, https://www.facebook.com/freddymetcurry.be/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/freddy-met-curry/ Jérémie's recommended resource for you, our audience’’Reinventing Organizations’’, a book by Frederic Laloux: see https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/ Little noteIn this interview, Jérémie is using the word « biological » several times, just keep in mind that he actually means « organic ». About Jérémie Lambin from Freddy met CurryJérémie was born in Brussels and studied Business Engineer in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium). After his studies he worked one year in Frankfurt as Financial Analyst in a private equity fund aiming at investing in renewable energy & storage projects. Following that experience he worked 3 years as ‘operational excellence’ consultant where he realized the difficulties employees had to eat healthy and eco-responsibly at work. That’s when and how he developed the concept of Freddy met Curry. From a very “ecologically concerned and aware” family, Jeremie had always wanted to work in the eco field or launch a project that did not hurt the environment. Moreover, Jérémie is a big fan of sports, and recently started paragliding. Podcast musicSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 25 May 2023 | Better communicate with obvious recycling labels | 01:02:49 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you already felt confused by a recycling label? What kind of end-of-life information did you get when your packaging is composed of three different components? Was choosing the right bin super crystal clear? Get inspired by the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL), the National Recycling Week campaigns, and other initiatives with Alejandra from PlanetArk! In this episode, she explains:
You will end up with a bunch of tips and tools to educate and implement! This interview covers a lot and we even touch on reuse and refill! I enjoyed how Alejandra demonstrated the importance of evidence-based and trust in the system and their program.
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WHERE TO FIND PLANETARK AND ALEJANDRA?
ABOUT ALEJANDRA LACLETTE FROM PLANETARK Alejandra Laclette holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Development from Macquarie University and has international experience working with stakeholders in Government and Industry on sustainability educational programs, particularly focusing on consumer understanding of waste reduction and the environmental credentials of packaging and how to dispose of it. She currently manages the Australasian Recycling Label and the National Recycling Week campaigns at Planet Ark.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 8] The OK Compost Certifications: Home & Industrial | 00:48:31 | |
INTRODUCTION Even my children know what compost is! But how do you determine what material goes into home and industrial compost? Can you explain what makes the difference and why it is important not to mix them up? What are the criteria to meet for biodegradation, disintegration, ecotoxicity and chemical characteristics? Love-Ese Chile answers those questions in the 8th audio clip of the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series. She unravels the mysteries behind the OK Compost Certifications. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
Once again, you will feel the passion of my guest! Composting is one of those apparently simple subjects that leads to tireless conversation with Ese. In the context of April as Earth Month, this episode gives you the perfect opportunity to raise awareness on what we can and can’t bring back safely to the soil. HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
WHERE TO FIND LOVE-ESE CHILE and HER COMPANY?
ABOUT LOVE-ESE CHILE from REGENERATIVE WASTE LABS Dr. Love-Ese Chile is Managing Owner of circular waste research and consulting firm Regenerative Waste Labs. With her scientific background, Love-Ese has taken her expertise into the industry and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others. Recently named a 2024 Clean50 Emerging Leader, Love-Ese leads a team at the intersection of bioproducts, circular economy policy and organic waste recovery. She engages in projects to implement initiatives that add value to businesses and organizations that generate large volumes of organic waste. Love-Ese has worked with all levels of government, NGOs and businesses to facilitate action that drives the use and recovery of circular bioproducts within the Canadian economy. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 14 May 2024 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 9] ISTA - International Safe Transit Association | 00:26:20 | |
INTRODUCTION Welcome, listeners, to another illuminating episode of our 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths & Traps' series! Today, we delve into the realm of ISTA certification, where packaging prowess meets transportation safety. Join us, as I unravel the intricacies with our experienced guest, Victor Huart from Metropack. With a Ph.D. in packaging engineering and a decade-long tenure in an ISTA-certified laboratory, Victor brings unparalleled expertise.
So, whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, join us as we unlock the secrets behind ISTA certification and discover how it safeguards your products on their journey from A to B. HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
WHERE TO FIND VICTOR HUART AND METROPACK?
ABOUT VICTOR HUART FROM METROPACK Victor HUART is a Packaging Engineer, he graduated from ESIReims (ex ESIEC) in 2012, and has a PhD in Process Engineering, since 2016, specialized in transport safety and industrial risk. During his research, Victor worked, among others, on the estimation of fatigue damage by spectral methods related to transport vibrations, and on the reduction of simulation time in the laboratory. In 2015, he was awarded the IAPRI (International Association of Packaging Research Institute) Most Promising Research Award. Today, he is in charge of the Research and Development department for the Metropack laboratory. He carries out scientific audits of distribution circuits and works with a team of PhD students on new methods of analysis and simulation of the physical and climatic constraints of said circuits.In parallel to his activity in lab, Victor is a publication referee in scientific journals such as Packaging Technology and Science, and a member of the AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation) packaging commission. TO GO FURTHER:
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 24 Nov 2022 | What is the good fit to integrate reuse in shipping and delivery packaging systems? | 00:51:52 | |
INTRODUCTION How to create a lower-impact future for shipping and delivering goods? In this episode, you will learn how Returnity ensures that reusable package is the right operational and economic fit for brands and retailers. Yes, Returnity designs and manufactures reusable packaging. But, as Mike emphasized all through our conversation, the circular logistic SYSTEM implemented for reuse is THE overarching key to success! Mike is sharing about many challenges his customers are facing such as:
Returnity is Brooklyn-based and serves companies like Walmart, Estée Lauder, New Balance, PayPal, Rent the Runway, and others. But they also work for smaller circular brands like Tradle in Western Canada where I am based. I found it very interesting how Mike always cares for practicality, viability, and scalability.
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WHERE TO FIND MIKE NEWMAN AND RETURNITY?
ABOUT MIKE NEWMAN FROM RETURNITY Mike is a leading expert in transformational logistics platforms from single-use to circularity, reducing the mountains of plastics and corrugated cardboard entering our waste stream while saving millions in packaging expenses. He received his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Over the last 20+ years he worked at the intersection of supply chain and sustainability, including directing the Sierra Club's political operations in 20 states and building e-waste programs for companies such as Verizon, Walmart and Best Buy as the Sales and Marketing Vice President for ReCellular.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | [Wild Waste Audio Clip 3] Plastics | 00:12:22 | |
INTRODUCTION Plastics are on everyone's lips! They won many quests in the packaging Wild West. If plastic reputation is well established, do you know what is true and what is rubbish? Luckily, in our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured the plastic lobbyists' arguments for you: Are plastics really
Don’t forget your reward is worth millions of dollars with unbiased technical vulgarization, tips, and some extra links in the show notes from
And yes, as you could suspect it, the next «wanted» material is bioplastic!
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WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | [Wild Waste Audio Clip 1] The Glass | 00:08:40 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you already felt a bit confused about packaging materials and their recycling? Well, I partnered with M & Mme Recyclage to help you survive and thrive in the packaging Wild West thanks to a series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips! What is «wanted» in this first one? The lobbyists' arguments about GLASS packaging:
We will always reward you with
... which is worth millions of dollars! Stay tuned for the next one! The Wild Waste audio clips series will be broadcasted one episode on two, each month, on the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast.
THEY WERE MENTIONED AS BEST PRACTICES EXAMPLES IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | Plant-based feedstocks and innovations for absolute circular packaging! | 00:51:06 | |
INTRODUCTION What does «waste» mean to you? And what if it was mostly about resources? Our guest, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, states that we have everything in our hands with nature (as it is) to create packaging in a regenerative mode. The potential of new applications seems so evident with Paul’s three decades of international experience in strategic brand and innovation consultancy! Be ready to feel a little push to practice
Not familiar with those solutions, yet? With this episode, you will have a good idea of what it means for your business! I hope you will enjoy, as much as I did, the optimistic mindset of Paul and his faith in the next generation.
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WHERE TO FIND PAUL AND HIS INITIATIVES
ABOUT PAUL FOULKES-ARELLANO FROM CIRCUTHON Paul Foulkes-Arellano has worked in sustainability and innovation since 1989. Paul held senior positions at London's most respected agencies, including PI Global, Design Bridge & Seymourpowell. Paul is a regular speaker on sustainable design and new materials. In recent years he has been a vocal advocate of circularity, lecturing at universities and talking at industry events. He is a member of IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment). Paul has advised a number of NGOs on sustainability, packaging and the circular economy which led him in 2018 to found the Sustainable Design Alliance, an international alliance of sustainable design professionals working on global solutions for a healthier planet. http://sustainabledesignalliance.com/ In March 2020 Paul founded Circuthon Consulting to accelerate his work on sustainability and circular economy projects across the globe. His area of expertise is raw materials, food & beverage, apparel and footwear. His particular focus is NextGen fibre recycling, composting, biomaterials, and new material development. Much of his work is mentoring businesses in the supply chain and disposal chain include reuse and novel materials. http://www.circuthon.com/ Paul has launched a sector initiative each year since the inception of Circuthon Consulting, and these have now grown into global communities.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | The good, the bad, and the ugly of recycling | 01:15:02 | |
INTRODUCTION Most of the time, people think their packaging will be recycled... What if it was not the case? What if it was more like the Wild West? Or should I say, the «wild waste»? With Lise and Enzo from M. & Mme Recyclage we explored the shadowy world of waste management. And you will hear, you won’t be outdone! They have so much to share! And they do it with a lot of passion and meaningful examples settled in context. Be ready
Of course, I encourage you to go through their free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. But, in the meantime, let’s meet Lise and Enzo!
MULTIPLE RESOURCES AND PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 1] Introduction: The 3 Types of Environmental Declarations | 00:13:51 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered if the environmental claims or logos on your packaging were completely legit and adequate? Did you dive into it?
Welcome to our new series: “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps”! We'll unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging.
We'll weigh their pros and cons and explore the added value for everyone in the value chain, including end consumers. This series is the result of collaborations with experts who joined us with enthusiasm. Whether you're in the packaging or packaged goods industry, these episodes aim to equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher what is too often put forward as foolproof guarantees.
Today, as an introduction to many audio clips to come – with a focus on a certification or a logo in particular –, I invited Anne-Laure Bulliffon to globally explain
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WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?
ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020. On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmeticsmanufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts. Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network ofmultidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition. Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbonfootprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Creating compostable packaging that emulates conventional plastic properties | 00:54:24 | |
INTRODUCTION Is it possible to meet the same performance standards as conventional plastic while not harming the environment? I mean no toxic residue, microplastics, or other pollutants. This is the challenge that TIPA – a multi-awarded company – is taking up while making compostable flexible single-use packaging! The aim of their packaging is to have the same end-of-life as organic material. In this episode, Mark Camner makes you discover
Like me, you will certainly find it interesting how Mark combines pragmatism and storytelling to talk about the new generation of single-use packaging.
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WHERE TO FIND MARK CAMNER AND TIPA?
ABOUT MARK CAMNER FROM TIPA Mark Camner’s career in packaging started 25 years ago and has evolved from roles in operations, supply chain, sales and senior leadership positions. Like so many in this industry, packaging and plastics went hand in hand. For the past 5 years his focus has been in Sustainable Packaging. He helped create a company distributing recycled and compostable mailers. This brings him to today. He is honored to be the Vice President of Sales for TIPA North America. A company dedicated to fully compostable films and laminates. His professional approach is summed up by the following - purpose, people, process, and profit.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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| 07 Oct 2021 | When festival rhymes with experimental | 00:44:04 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST, SAMUEL CHAPPEL FROM LASEMO Samuel Chappel is an event creator and organizer and an expert in sustainable events. In 2008, convinced that it is possible to have fun differently, he created the LaSemo multidisciplinary festival with the desire to combine sustainable development with a festive moment. LaSemo is recognized today for its pioneering work on the subject and its innovative approach to the festival, seen as a true experience for the public. Samuel Chappel also took over the organization and management of Namur en Mai and Bucolic Brussels. He teaches sustainable development issues applied to events at IHECS and supports organizers to improve their practices on the subject. WHERE TO FIND SAMUEL AND LASEMO On the website of LaSemo: https://www.lasemo.be/ On Samuel Chappel’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samchap/ SAMUEL'S RECOMMENDED RESOURCE FOR YOU, OUR AUDIENCE Samuel spoke about the coming program «Event Change»: You will find more info on this page https://pastoo.be/#projets. Stay tuned! LITTLE NOTES About sorting garbage in festivals, Colienne mentioned the work of Liliana from Green Chair (throughout Metro Vancouver in Canada) https://www.greenchairrecycling.com/aboutus/. When Samuel shared with us that, for now, each Belgian generates around 1.5 kg of garbage per day, he mentioned that it might be different in Canada. Yes, it is! Colienne Regout (the host of Unboxing Your Packaging) was talking about the 2.7 kg generated by Canadians in the Circulab podcast where she was the guest that time: https://circulab.com/podcast/how-is-canadian-sustainability-awareness-seen-through-a-european-lens/ (the big question about waste starts at 13:45 min but we suggest listening to the whole interview). Ecocup is the company LaSemo works with so far for reusable cups and plates: https://ecocup.com/. About accessories, Colienne mentioned the start-up Nyoka, the creators of Lumi, the world's first earth-friendly glow stick, powered with bioluminescence and healing for the Earth: https://www.lightbynyoka.com/news/tag/eco+friendly+glow+stick. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 13 May 2021 | The backstage of packaging end-of-life and its collaboration needs | 00:45:33 | |
The Louise's recommended resources for you, our audienceThe National Zero Waste Council: http://www.nzwc.ca/ The Story of Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM The Clean Bin Project: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thecleanbinproject Just Eat It: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/justeatit Freigthened – The Real Price of Shipping: https://www.freightened.com/ Where to find Louise and what she is doingThe Recycling Alternative website: https://recyclingalternative.com/ The recognition mentioned in the intro:The ‘YWCA Woman of Distinction Award’, for Environmental Sustainability, in May 2012 The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 The City of Vancouver’s Award of Excellence for Greenest City Leadership in 2014. BC Small Business Award for “The Best Community Impact” in 2018 Podcast musicSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Disrupt the take-make-waste system and spark solutions with the Circular Economy Collage | 00:35:37 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you ever grasped the limits of our take-make-waste system and tooled you up for solutions? What if you could do that by playing? This episode is a summer special edition with Anne-France, the co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage. It is a workshop powered by collective intelligence to understand the issues of our existing global “linear” economy and the opportunities offered by the circular economy. In this interview, Anne-France explains with passion the Why, the How, and the What! Since 2020, the success of the Circular Economy Collage has had a huge impact on participants. And, before taking a break from broadcasting new episodes during the summer, I wanted to leave you with a perfect activity to experience no matter where you are in the world! It is a tool I enjoy using to educate toward impactful actions! And no later than a few minutes before I record this intro, a client told me that she was losing track of time because she was having so much fun with this playful and collective workshop. And I am pretty sure that will be your case very soon! Ready to discover how the cards are already in your hands?
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WHERE TO FIND ANNE-FRANCE MARIACHER AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY COLLAGE?
ABOUT ANNE-FRANCE MARIACHER FROM THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY COLLAGE Anne-France Mariacher’s career has evolved from roles in operations, supply chain, sourcing, and HR. For the past 5 years, her focus has been on the Circular Economy. She is a consultant, affiliate professor at ESCP Business Schools, and co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage, a non-profit organization that proposes a fun and inspirational workshop to understand the environmental challenges we are facing and the possibilities brought by the Circular Economy. She believes that to engage everyone toward the transition, we need to build a desirable future.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging? | 01:03:13 | |
INTRODUCTION
Did you know that March is the month of bulk? To understand better what packaging-free is about in daily life for businesses and all stakeholders – including you and me – I invited 2 committed actors in the bulk world:
In this episode, you will learn
I hope that after this interview, you will be motivated to try bulk out, for yourself as well as for your business!
I enjoyed how Elsa and Célia paired their respective experiences and zoomed in and out about the bulk subject.
The ice on the cake? If you are in Europe, meet our guests at the annual «Packaging-Free Trade Fair» on the 14th and 15th of May 2023. It could be the starting point for determining collaborations!
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ABOUT CÉLIA RENNESSON FROM RÉSEAU VRAC Concerned by the damages pre-packaged consumption did: food & packaging waste, Célia Rennesson co-founded Réseau Vrac in 2016 to democratize « bulk sales » and offer sustainable consumption to consumers. Célia co-wrote the book "Vrac Mode d'emploi" in 2020 and co-realized different studies on bulk and reuse. Today, the association Réseau Vrac federates more than 1500 professionals in the sector, such as suppliers and retailers. Before Réseau Vrac, Celia was a strategy consultant and innovation manager. She graduated from the University of Paris Dauphine with a Master 2 in industrial economics. In 2022, she integrates the Giverny prized list of engaged leaders under 40 years old who contribute to the acceleration of the ecological and social transformation of France. Moreover, in regard to her engagement in more sustainable consumption, she is named to the rank of Knight of the National Order of Merit.
ABOUT ELSA BORTUZZO FROM YOKOUMI Entrepreneur and committed to taking part in the transformation of our society to build a fair and sustainable present and future, Elsa Bortuzzo co-founded in 2019 an organic cosmetics brand specialized in the bulk and refill market. Today, Yokoumi has more than 200 "refill partners" throughout France. At the same time, in 2020, she participated in the Climate Fresk workshop. After this experience, she decided to develop with Anne-France Mariacher "The Circular Economy Collage" a fun workshop that allows as many people as possible to become aware of the issues related to natural resource uses and circular economy solutions. Today more than 8 000 people have participated in the workshop. Before dedicating herself to the development of these two projects, Elsa studied urban planning and worked to develop reuse materials in building projects.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | Wrapping up the year with 3 gifts for you | 00:11:33 | |
INTRODUCTION In this episode, I am celebrating the end of the year with you with 3 actionable gifts:
I am thrilled to get back to you in January with new guests and always more inspiring content! ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles. Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy. As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues.
WHERE TO FIND COLIENNE AND HER SERVICES?
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PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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| 22 Oct 2021 | A low-tech deposit system to expand zero-waste food businesses | 00:47:27 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you ever thought about how to make a zero-waste lifestyle easier for yourself or for your food business? With her standardized containers and her low-tech deposit system, Marie has figured that out! She created L’Empoteuse covering 3 business models in 1. At one point or another, you are part of this! I loved how she shared with ease and humor her advanced market research, her challenges, and her quest for the best impactful solution. Be ready to learn about
ABOUT MARIE JEMINE FROM L’EMPOTEUSE Marie Jemine is an entrepreneur committed to zero waste. She studied translation and worked as a Supply Chain Manager for a few years before she had her baby. Then when he was born, she realized very suddenly that he might never make it out of college or get married, due to climate change. The IPCC reports became reality when she transposed the dates on her child's timeline, and it became urgent for her to take action. She started reducing her waste and carbon footprint, and it became clear to her that, no matter how seducing and fulfilling was the zero-waste lifestyle, preparing food containers every morning was quite challenging for two parents working full time. Somehow, she had to come up with a system that would make the food containers appear in the shop or restaurant when she had forgotten them. And that's how she created l'Empoteuse, a zero-waste packaging solution for food businesses in Belgium. It is addressed to restaurants, zero-waste and organic grocery stores, and local producers. Today, L’Empoteuse continues to expand in Belgium. WHERE TO FIND MARIE AND L’EMPOTEUSE
MARIE'S RECOMMENDED RESOURCE FOR YOU, OUR AUDIENCE
LITTLE NOTES Follow Marie on her coming initiatives empowered by her virtuous network:
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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| 24 Mar 2022 | Sustainable packaging through the lens of the SHIFT marketing framework _ Part 2/2 | 00:27:58 | |
INTRODUCTION
If you are wondering how to shape messaging that aligns people's actions with the sustainable impact you are building, you are at the right place! Yes, this episode will help you to find the right marketing argument that resonates with your consumers!
This episode follows on from episode 18 with Rosemary Cooper and Kate White. If you haven’t done it yet, listen to it!
As Kate and Rosemary explained it, it is a lot about
We already discussed 3 of the 5 SHIFT factors as key drivers of eco-conscious behavior. Let me give you a brief summary of the SHI of the SHIFT acronym:
I liked how Kate and Rosemary took brilliantly the challenge to put their knowledge in perspective for packaging issues. Just as a reminder: Kate is an academic researcher in marketing and behavioral science and Rosemary works on implementing collaboratively circular business solutions. And they work hand in hand for a SHIFTing Consumer Behaviour program. In the following episode, you will learn:
This was a dynamic conversation. And I hope that our laugh will keep your enthusiasm until the very end of this episode… because I will reveal how you can win a nice reward by participating in a contest with a very simple action.
Now, let’s make room for the F and T of the SHIFT acronym:
At the end of the previous episode, Rosemary mentioned the sensitivity of people for storytelling while others will look for numbers and facts.
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PARTICIPATE IN THE #FOLLOWINGTHEMESSAGE CONTEST! 3 elements to send at info@look4loops.com with «#FollowingTheMessage» as the subject:
Here is an example: Package Free Shop prints this message on their delivery boxes: 'I am not trash. If found in the trash, please return to recycling immediately'. Would you do that or not? Why? (see this link since I can’t share a picture on the podcast platforms: https://trashisfortossers.com/the-package-free-difference/) What happens next? If all of the 3 steps are completed, I will SHARE your picture with your comment on social media with the hashtag #FollowingTheMessage. There are 2 CHANCES TO WIN:
If you win, you will get notified by email with a personal link to a 25 cad coupon. No ‘garbage’ gift, more about an experience in a restaurant, an audiobook, etc. depending on where you are in the world. So, check your inbox from info@look4loops.com! Have fun!
ABOUT KATHERINE WHITE FROM UBC SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Dr. Kate Whiteis Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at the UBC Sauder School of Business, in Vancouver, Canada. She is also the Senior Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Academic Director of the Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics. Kate’s research focuses on how to encourage ethical, prosocial, and sustainable consumer behaviours. Kate was honored as one of the top 5 Marketing Researchers in the world by the American Marketing Association. Kate currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Marketing Research and is on the editorial review boards of the Journal of Consumer Research, the Journal of Marketing, and the Journal of Consumer Psychology. Kate has consulted on various sustainable behaviour-change projects with organizations such as The City of Calgary, Starbucks, Lululemon, the Share, Reuse, Repair Initiative, TransLink, My Sustainable Canada, BC Hydro, and Mountain Equipment Co-op.
ABOUT ROSEMARY COOPER FROM SHARE REUSE REPAIR INITIATIVE (SRRI) Rosemary Cooper has over 20 years’ experience advancing sustainable solutions that make business and economic sense while boldly advancing social and environmental goals. In doing so, she often emphasizes collaboration between business, government, and community. Since 2013, she has been catalyzing the transition to a circular economy with a focus on upstream innovations that design out waste and foster lasting and shared prosperity. She is the Project Director of the Share Reuse Repair Initiative whose mission is to build a circular economy that serves as a meaningful waste and climate solution, enables people to “live circular” and foster resilient local economies. It is uniquely focused on bolstering the supply of circular goods and services while cultivating the cultural and consumer demand for that supply. She also teaches the Circular Economy at BCIT’s School of Business and provides consulting services on circular innovation and circular living.
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS?
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | [Wild Waste Audio Clip 2] The Aluminium | 00:08:57 | |
INTRODUCTION Our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips continues to help you survive and thrive in the packaging Wild West. This time, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured aluminium packaging material for you! Listen to the «wanted» lobbyists' arguments we have turned in: Is aluminium really
Once again, the reward is worth it millions of dollars with
Prick up your ears upon the approach of the next Wild Waste audio clip in one month.
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WHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University. They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database. Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth. They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing | 00:59:16 | |
INTRODUCTION The product is the packaging’s reason for being! But what if we start to rethink products? In this episode, we delve into the journey of MYNI, a company offering cleaning and personal care products concentrated in a water-free tablet. With Frédérique, the general director of this innovative manufacturer, you will discover
When Frédérique is sharing her experience, you can feel that she is driven by living in a healthier and cleaner environment. MYNI is a good example of how rethinking commonly used products could be paired with finding alternative packaging… and even other distribution systems.
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WHERE TO FIND FREDERIQUE DROUIN AND MYNI?
ABOUT FREDERIQUE DROUIN FROM MYNI Frédérique Drouin is a dedicated professional who began her career as a Chartered Professional Accountant. Throughout her professional journey, she has consistently demonstrated a deep concern for the environment and a strong desire to make a positive impact. It was this passion that led her to join MYNI, a renowned organization committed to fight single-use plastics, toxic ingredients and CO2 emissions by offering cleaning and personal care products concentrated in a tablet. At MYNI, Frédérique is leading operations and is strongly involved in the supply chain management. She diligently works to implement efficient and eco-friendly processes within the company, ensuring that MYNI remains at the forefront of environmentally conscious business practices.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | What if seaweed could solve the single-use plastic problem? | 00:47:33 | |
INTRODUCTION
What if I told you that seaweed offers a lot of innovative and untapped opportunities for your packaging, our planet, and its people?
That’s what the company Notpla has explored with success with their all compostable and seaweed-based packaging portfolio such as edible bubble of water, oil, or juice, as well as paper boxes, food sachets, and films.
In this episode, I had the pleasure to interview Sébastien Bregeaud, the director of manufacturing at Notpla. He has worked for many years in packaging and sustainability with big brands. I enjoyed how Sébastien highlighted the importance of designing for the application and the context.
You will learn about
Ready to dive into the seaweed subject for packaging?
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WHERE TO FIND SÉBASTIEN AND NOTPLA
ABOUT SÉBASTIEN BREGEAUD FROM NOTPLA Sébastien is a senior R&D and Operations leader with extensive Packaging sustainability and Food & Beverages manufacturing experience. After having spent 15 years in various roles in operations, packaging development, and sustainability in FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry, Sebastien joins Notpla on their mission to make packaging disappear. Passionate about sustainability, and keen to make a positive impact, he is now leading a team of enthusiastic engineers & chemists who create advanced packaging solutions made from seaweed and other natural materials, as an alternative to single-use plastics.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take? | 01:19:49 | |
INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what the world could look like by turning off the plastic tap? No, it is not about demonizing plastic, it is about finding what can make his work without undesirable impacts! And, believe me, Sian Sutherland, the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, has more than one trick up her sleeve to turn that into a very practical and appealing reality. In this episode, you will find out
The ice on the cake? Have you already heard about the freshly new PlasticFree platform co-founded by Sian? Actually, I waited to broadcast this episode to be able to refer to it. Now that it is put online, I can tell you that – likewise the passionate dynamic of this interview – you will find there: a mine of information such as
You better have a look at it!
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WHERE TO FIND SIAN, A PLASTIC PLANET AND THE PLASTICFREE PLATFORM
ABOUT SIAN SUTHERLAND FROM A PLASTIC PLANET Igniting social change, creating brands, campaigns and businesses with soul is Sian’s passion. Multi-award winner, including Female Marketer of the Year, CEW Achiever Award, Entrepreneur of the Year, and British Inventor of the Year; Sian is a serial entrepreneur with a varied background in advertising, Michelin Star restaurants, film production, and brand creation design agencies. In 2016 Sian co-founded A Plastic Planet; is a global campaign organization with a single goal - to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. As entrepreneurs, they bring a fresh pro-business solutions-focused approach to environmental issues. A Plastic Planet are highly vocal in the world’s media, working collaboratively with industry, retailers, Governments, legislators and the UN; to accelerate the pace of change at all levels. Recognizing the knowledge gap between the creative industry and the materials makers of the future, A Plastic Planet – with the collaboration of Made Thought – launched PlasticFree in 2023, the world's first materials and systems solutions platform to help the 160m global creatives design waste out at source.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | What does milk protein have to do with plastic-free polymer? | 00:42:25 | |
INTRODUCTION When companies are aiming for plastic-free, they would like an alternative having the exact same properties as conventional plastics while meeting all the best end-of-life scenarios. Are they dreaming awake? Could bioplastic packaging be both recyclable and properly biodegradable in all types of environments? You probably already have heard about plant-based materials but what about the milk protein, called casein? Well, that’s perfect timing to learn more about a very innovative material from Lactips. In this episode, Flavie explains
I liked her joyful spirit and her focus on «dedicated solutions for dedicated applications».
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WHERE TO FIND FLAVIE BANCEL AND LACTIPS?
ABOUT FLAVIE BANCEL FROM LACTIPS With expertise in international business relations, Flavie Bancel places her commitment toward her clients to support them in their commercial strategy. Being part of Lactips’ team since 2019, Flavie dedicates her energy to supporting Lactips’ partners in their packaging mutation and circular economy efforts. Having a strong knowledge of brand owners’ cultures and organizations, Flavie uses her environmental awareness to meet the needs of their markets.
PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | From single-use to reuse: Shaping the era of refillable packaging, starting with personal care products | 01:15:59 | |
INTRODUCTION Imagine if competitive brands collectively adopted multi-use and standardized packaging. Imagine products exclusively housed in reusable packaging displayed on every retailer's shelf. Now, envision a seamless system where customers can return these refillable containers, ensuring their circulation for many years to come! Well, this is already happening with pioneers like Jo-Anne Chidley, the co-founder of Beauty Kitchen, a sustainable, natural personal care brand, and Reposit, a packaging-as-a-service platform. She shares a wealth of advice drawn from her experience in this episode! Get ready to learn about:
I admire how Jo is defeating preconceived ideas, and how she is opening revolutionary horizons for reuse! Here's my two cents if you get the chance to meet her: Don’t say no to Jo! Instead, inquire "How?" and be ready to roll up your sleeves! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
WHERE TO FIND JO-ANNE CHIDLEY AND HER COMPANIES?
ABOUT JO-ANNE CHIDLEY FROM BEAUTY KITCHEN AND REPOSIT Jo Chidley is a circular economy expert, chemist, herbal botanist, and co-founder of Beauty Kitchen and Reposit, the highest scoring B Corp in the UK beauty industry and the pioneering Packaging as a service for consumer products. Founded in 2014, Jo has set out to change the face of the beauty industry by creating the most effective, natural, and sustainable beauty products in the world, alongside changing the way we see our packaging for beauty and beyond. PODCAST MUSIC Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me. | |||
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Ese's recommended resources for you, our audienceLabels about recycling suggested by Green Blue: https://greenblue.org/work/how2recycle/ The Sustainable Packaging Coalition: https://sustainablepackaging.org/projects/how2recycle/ 'How to Compost' Labels: http://how2compost.info/ The book: "Thinking in Systems" by Donella Meadows: http://donellameadows.org/systems-thinking-book-sale/ Where to find Ese and what she is doingThe Regenerative Waste Labs: https://www.regenwastelabs.com/, and a direct link to the 'Think Ahead Workshop Series' mentioned: https://www.regenwastelabs.com/workshops Grey to Green Sustainable Solutions, her consulting company: https://www.greytogreensolutions.com/ On social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-waste-labs/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/love-ese-chile/ and https://www.instagram.com/regenerativewastelabs/ Little notes1) About organics recovery processes mentioned: The end product of the ‘Anaerobic Digestion’ is biogas and anaerobic sludge which is different from the ‘Industrial Compost’ creating a medium to high-quality compost. These two processes are managed by municipalities and private companies in Canada and work under well-managed temperature and moisture. While ‘Home Compost’ usually produces compost in a variable environment managed by individuals. 2) Not 100% sure to understand what 'closing the loop’ means? Listen to Episode #02: The ‘Redesign Reuse Recover’ strategy to catalyze your packaging impact. Podcast musicSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. | |||