Altering the Eco: A Sweet Path to Sustainability with Keith Bearden

Hello, hello! Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable chocolate with Keith Bearden, the visionary behind Alter Eco. Keith shares his journey of transforming the chocolate industry through innovative practices and a commitment to sustainability. Discover how Alter Eco navigates challenges like trade spend, packaging, and carbon neutrality while maintaining their core principles. Keith's insights into logistics, ethical sourcing, and the importance of storytelling in brand growth offer a compelling look at what it takes to lead a purpose-driven company. Tune in to learn how Alter Eco is not just altering chocolate, but the entire ecosystem.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠⁠Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

Hello, hello! Join us as Dianna Cohen, CEO and co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, shares her journey from aspiring biologist to activist.Dianna discusses the health risks of plastic, emphasizing that "health has always been the key" in her work. She highlights the importance of upstream solutions, stating, "We need to work on everything simultaneously," and shares her excitement about innovative materials like seaweed and mycelium.Discover how Dianna's passion for art and justice fuels her mission to tackle plastic pollution and inspire change.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!⁠https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast⁠Don't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastHosted by Alex Moore

Hello, hello!  Join us for our latest interview as we explore the world of sustainable innovation with Sigrid Svedberg, co-founder of EVLR International. Raised in the ecological farming landscapes of northern Sweden, Sigrid's journey from engineering to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions is nothing short of inspiring. Discover how her Viking heritage and a passion for challenging the status quo would lead to the creation of FiberStrap, a groundbreaking alternative to plastic cable ties. Sigrid shares her insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of sustainable materials, and the future of packaging. Tune in to explore how one woman's vision is reshaping industries and making a positive impact on our planet.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

Hello, hello! On this episode of Good Garbage, we are joined by Sunder Balakrishnan, General Manager of NatureTech India. This conversation delves into the world of biopolymers, exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. From the intricacies of sourcing biopolymers in India to the evolving landscape of sustainable materials, Sunder shares insights from his 20-year journey in the field. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastHosted by Alex Moore

We're very excited to share this incredibly insightful conversation with the CEO and Founder of NBCo, Alvin Lim, as he shares his journey from growing up in Singapore to becoming a successful entrepreneur in sustainable... packaging.The anecdotes about his sheer determination and impatience to break into the big leagues make this an episode you wouldn't want to miss!From working in accounting with the Big 6 to transitioning to gaming furniture and then to sustainable packaging - he's truly done it all!We get a rare insight into how he took manufacturing challenges head on, as he talks to us about not only cracking the paper bottle formula, but also landing one of the biggest electronics tech company as their client, for whom NBCo produce sustainable corrugated packaging.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

Our guest for this episode, William Orts, is someone we've been trying to get on the show for a while, and we're so glad we persevered.The work he's doing with USDA-ARS as the Research Leader in their bio-products division goes to showcase the remarkable progress that can be made when driven people work within the government ecosystem.William, or Bill, as he's better known, calls himself a PHA lifer, and that pretty much sets the tone of our conversation with him. We were hooked as he educated us on the origin of bio-plastics and the laudable work USDA-ARS is doing behind the scenes to create a conducive ecosystem for bio-products development and policy advocacy.A lot of guests come on our show with a wealth of knowledge but the genuine intention and readiness to share and collaborate is what sets Bill apart, and also makes this episode a must listen! Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon’t forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on your notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌱

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

Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Learn more🌱 BPI CalRecycle Update🌱 FSSAI rPET Guidelines🌱 Scott Bolin Episode🌱 Kelly Williams EpisodeNever miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastHosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal