The Strategic Packaging Podcast
by Jessie Schwartz
Latest episode
EPR Is Coming for Everyone — Here’s How to Turn It Into a Win
EPR Is Coming for Everyone — Here’s How to Turn It Into a Win
About this podcast
Welcome to The Strategic Packaging Podcast where we delve into the world of technical packaging for your company. Join us as we explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in packaging design, materials, and technology. Whether you're a seasoned packaging professional or new to the industry, our expert host and special guests share their insights and expertise to help you make informed decisions and optimize your packaging solutions. Unlock the knowledge you need to elevate your packaging game and drive success for your company.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- EPR Is Coming for Everyone — Here’s How to Turn It Into a Win · 22 minEPR compliance is a cost — there’s no ROI to the program on its own. But the packaging data companies are required to gather to comply with it? That’s where the opportunity…
- Reporting ready: How Leading Brands Turn EPR Data Into Enterprise Strategy · 30 minEPR reporting isn't just a regulatory box to check — it's the most complete packaging data set most companies have ever had. In this episode, packaging engineers Jessica Schwartz…
- Unpacking EPR: The 5 Pathways to Source Reduction · 29 minJoin Jesse Schwartz (Founder of Strategic Packaging Partners) and Eric (EPR and packaging expert) as they break down the complex, fast-moving landscape of Extended Producer…
- 5 Pathways to Source Reduction for SB 54 & EPR Compliance · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 205 Pathways to Source Reduction: How to Turn Compliance Pressure into Better Packaging Decisions California's SB 54 regulations are changing how CPG companies think about…
- What's Going on With California's SB 54 & SB 343 Packaging Laws? · 31 min# SB 54, SB 343 & the Reality of "Recyclable" Packaging California's packaging regulations are creating new challenges for CPG brands, especially when it comes to recyclability…
- Is Your Packaging Line a Rework Factory? 7 Warning Signs to Spot Now · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 19**📋 FREE GUIDE: Crush Rework Chaos** Bring your team together to eliminate unplanned rework with our step-by-step guide. 👉 **Download it now:**…
- Lab vs. Field: The Compostability Reality Check Your Team Needs · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 18This is a follow-up Q&A session from an IOPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals) webinar featuring Daniel Peretz, Kelly Williams, and moderator Jessie Schwartz. The discussion…
- EPR Is Good For Business · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 17Turn EPR Compliance Into Your Competitive Advantage | Data-Driven Packaging Strategy for Food & Beverage Is your packaging strategy ready for the EPR wave hitting the US? While…
- Native Sustainability: Turning Waste Into Revenue Streams, with Megan Dobratz · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 16Are logistics and sustainability hurdles blocking your organization's progress? In this episode, Jessie Schwartz sits down with Megan Dobratz from Native Sustainability to…
- Recapping PLMA 2024: Insights and Trends in Private Label Food Manufacturing, with Pamela Derus · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 15Struggling to navigate the complexities of private label food manufacturing? Tune in as host Jessie Schwartz and special guest Pamela Derus, Director of R&D at Heavenly Hunks…
- Compostable Packaging Solutions: A Closer Look at Cellulose-Based Films, with Futamura · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 14Plastic pollution and finding sustainable alternatives have become urgent priorities in the packaging industry. In this episode of The Packaging Therapist, Dave Craggan…
- Balancing Brand and Sustainability in Packaging Design, with Aaron Keller · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 13Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of brand design and sustainable packaging? In this episode, Aaron Keller from Capsule joins Jessie Schwartz to talk about innovative…
- Maximizing Cost Efficiency: Pallet Strategies and Cube Specs, with Trey Carson · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 12Are your logistics costs soaring due to inefficient pallet patterns and cube specs? In this episode, Jessie Schwartz is joined by Trey Carson from TOPS Software, a company…
- Risk-Free Robotics: Automating Your Packaging Line, with Saman Farid of Formic · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 11Struggling to keep up with the fast-paced advancements in automation and robotics? In this episode, Jessie Schwartz chats with Saman Farid from Formic to uncover how automation…
- A COO's Guide to Business Growth with Tara Foster · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this conversation, Tara Foster and I discuss the challenges and strategies for scaling a business from the perspective of a chief operating officer. We cover topics such as…
- EPR is Coming...Are You Ready? · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode, we are joined by Zach Frantz, an innovative entrepreneur who has joined the Sales team at SpecRight. We delve into the topic of Extended Producer Responsibility…
- The Basics of Paperboard Packaging · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hoederle, the General Manager of Mankato Packaging, to learn about the world of paperboard packaging. Tom guides us through the various…
- How to think about your corrugated strategy to save money! · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of the Packaging Therapist Podcast, we welcome Jennifer Barta, Fractional CEO at FINNOVATION Lab, who shares invaluable insights into the strategic aspects of…
- Strategy for Saving Money on Cartons · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 7Welcome back to the Packaging Therapist Podcast! Today we engage in a profound discussion with Jennifer Barta, Fractional CEO at FINNOVATION Lab, as she unpacks the intricacies…
- Create a sustainability plan without being overwhelmed! · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of the Packaging Therapist Podcast, we sit down with Kim Carswell, a Sustainable Packaging Leader and valued member of GreenBlue Navigate. Kim's expertise lies in…
