Around The World of Packaging with Alex Moore

Hello, hello! This week - the Good Garbage podcast welcomes back the in-person interview - with Avantika Saraogi on the show! A visionary, Avantika is manufacturing PLA from sugarcane at BCML, where she is the executive director. She doesn't only oversee PLA production but also heads the entire sugarcane operation. From sugarcane development, procurement, grower relations, strategy, technology, mechanization, down to digitalization of the entire value chain.Avantika is dedicated to PLA because of it's compostability - especially in sustainable packaging. She sat down with Ved to about her business and her vision for innovation and growth - through the lens of sustainability. But the two also beyond that - speaking on preserving her family's legacy, while also embracing new opportunities. Join host Ved Krishna as he learns from inspiring guests and experts in the industry of sustainable packaging about ways to leave the planet cleaner and answer what is #GoodGarbage? Check out the Good Garbage podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts about making the planet cleaner! Check out more on our journey! Get involved at pakka.com#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #compostable #environmentalart Producer: Alex Moore Video Producer: Sargam Krishna Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: / @goodgarbage   Follow us on Instagram:  / goodgarbagepodcast   Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email [email protected] Good Garbage Podcast, Ved Krishna,family business, innovation, growth, sustainability, technology, modernization, legacy, future vision, opportunities, commitment, India, India Sustainability, Good Garbage, composting, compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture

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#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #innovation #compostableProducer: Alex MooreVideo Producer: Sargam KrishnaSubscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-garbage-with-ved-krishna/id1613337676⁠Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbage⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/goodgarbagepodcast/⁠Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email ⁠[email protected]⁠Environmental Art, Activism, Photography, Storytelling, Collaboration, Sustainability, Creative Process, Impactful Art, Climate Change, Personal Journey, composting, organic farming, chemical fertilizers, waste management, sustainability, soil health, compostable packaging, environmental impact, data collection, agricultural practices composting, US Composting Council, commercial composting, compostable packaging, soil health, organic waste recycling, composting industry, sustainable waste management, landfills, policy, packaging policy, garbage, garbage cleanup, beach clean up, India, waste collection, sustainable packaging podcast

Hello, hello! In this episode, Benjamin Von Wong shares his journey from a traditional upbringing to becoming an environmental artist and activist. He reflects on the influence of his parents' stable lifestyle, his unexpected path into photography, and his transition into environmentalism. Benjamin also discusses the challenges and rewards of using art to communicate complex issues, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and storytelling in his work. He explores the balance between highlighting problems and inspiring change, aiming to create meaningful impact through his art.Join host Ved Krishna as he learns from inspiring guests and experts in the industry of sustainable packaging about ways to leave the planet cleaner and answer what is #GoodGarbage?Check out the Good Garbage podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts about making the planet cleaner!Check out more on our journey! Get involved at pakka.com#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #innovation #compostableProducer: Alex MooreVideo Producer: Sargam KrishnaSubscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-garbage-with-ved-krishna/id1613337676Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbageFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgarbagepodcast/Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email [email protected] Art, Activism, Photography, Storytelling, Collaboration, Sustainability, Creative Process, Impactful Art, Climate Change, Personal Journey, composting, organic farming, chemical fertilizers, waste management, sustainability, soil health, compostable packaging, environmental impact, data collection, agricultural practices composting, US Composting Council, commercial composting, compostable packaging, soil health, organic waste recycling, composting industry, sustainable waste management, landfills, policy, packaging policy, garbage, garbage cleanup, beach clean up, India, waste collection, sustainable packaging podcast

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 today for a long awaited, incredible conversation with Frank Franciosi, former executive director of the US Composting Council, as he shares his vision for transforming waste management. Discover why "trash that's separated is good trash" and how composting can create jobs and reduce our carbon footprint. Frank delves into the challenges of greenwashing, the importance of local solutions, and the future of sustainable waste practices. Tune in to learn how we can all contribute to a cleaner, greener planet and why he is called the Italian stallion. 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! This week Ved speaks with Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability at Atlantic Packaging, as she shares her journey from a college protester zip-tied to the White House fence to a leader in sustainable packaging. Caroline discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her passion for environmental issues, the challenges of transitioning to sustainable materials, and the importance of noticing the waste we create. Discover how her experiences have influenced her approach to sustainability and her vision for a future where good garbage is garbage we can see and address.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 today for an informative, exciting conversation with David Walker, founder and partner at Kauri Capital, as he shares his journey from the forest industry to sustainable finance. In this episode, David delves into the challenges and opportunities within the biomaterials sector, emphasizing the importance of innovation and environmental responsibility. Discover his vision for reducing plastic usage and the role of consumer behavior in driving industry change. With a focus on entrepreneurship, David offers valuable advice for startups, highlighting the need for passion, differentiation, and financial prudence. Tune in to explore how David's experiences and insights are shaping a more sustainable future.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 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 🌱