# 171 - The Packaging Podcast EXTRAVAGANZA!

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-12-06
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza

## Summary

Laura Foti of Specright hosts a discussion at Pack Expo with Cory Connors of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast and Adam Peek of People of Packaging, highlighting the industry's shift toward data-driven sustainability and digital tools like Specright, TriAC, and Tops. The group emphasizes the importance of engaging the next generation of packaging professionals through social media and education, noting the influx of students and young talent at the event. They also address supply chain vulnerabilities, such as paper liner shortages, and discuss how controlling specification data allows for greater flexibility and resilience during disruptions.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza#t=4) Introduction: Pack Expo Extravaganza and Attendees
- [0:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza#t=57) Sustainability Trends and Technology Partners
- [4:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza#t=286) Engaging the Next Generation and Students
- [10:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza#t=606) Sustainable Product Innovations
- [11:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza#t=678) Supply Chain Disruptions and Data Control
- [18:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza#t=1085) Packaging as Advertising and PCR Perception
- [20:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-12-06-171-the-packaging-podcast-extravaganza#t=1237) Kill, Keep, Change Game

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Specright (company)
- TriAC (tool)
- Tops (tool)
- Unilever (company)
- MSU (company)
- Scotch (product)
- Myers (company)
- Liquid Death (company)
- Martha Stewart (other)

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