# 113 - Packaging News live from DSCOOP in Denver...kind of

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-03-11
- Length: 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-e3f

## Summary

Adam Peak, Corey Connors, and Avelio Matos host a live episode of Packaging News from the D'Scoop conference in Denver, featuring impromptu interviews with Mark Potter of Multicolor Corporation and Deborah Corn. The group discusses the sustainability debate around paper straws versus plastic alternatives, highlighting issues with durability and recycling, while also touching on algae-based straw innovations by companies like Blue Planet and EcoWare. They analyze the impact of rising oil and diesel prices on packaging costs, advising suppliers and buyers on how to navigate inflation and maintain healthy margins in the supply chain.

## Chapters

- [0:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of#t=9) Introduction and D'Scoop Live from Denver
- [3:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of#t=202) Interview with Mark Potter at D'Scoop
- [5:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of#t=310) The Paper Straw vs. Plastic Debate
- [9:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of#t=567) Sustainability of Algae-Based Straws
- [12:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of#t=727) Impact of Rising Oil and Diesel Prices
- [14:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of#t=850) Navigating Supply Chain Inflation and Margins
- [18:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-03-11-113-packaging-news-live-from-dscoop-in-denver-kind-of#t=1089) Podcast Rankings and Closing

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- D'Scoop (other)
- Multicolor Corporation (company)
- Blue Planet (company)
- EcoWare (company)
- Pent Awards (other)
- Bloomberg (other)

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