Hardware Podcasts

105 - Weekly Packaging News - Are rural communities better at recycling?

People of Packaging · 11 Feb 2022 · 19m

What this episode covers

Hosts Adam Peak, Corey Connors, and Avelio Matos discuss recent packaging industry news, highlighting a visit to Bo's Pro Recycling Services facility in Utah. They explore the surprising finding that rural communities in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Utah have higher recycling rates than urban areas due to community engagement and economic incentives. The conversation also covers HP's acquisition of paper bottle IP, the challenges of recycling small items like K-cups, and the emerging use of NFTs for luxury packaging authentication.

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large enterprises

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Pro Recycling Services, HP, Just Water, TerraCycle, Nike, Stock X
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Glenn Fiddich

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