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227 - Drink Plink is a GAME CHANGER! Luke Montgomery-Smith, CEO

People of Packaging · 22 Nov 2023 · 34m

What this episode covers

Luke Montgomery-Smith, co-founder of Plink, explains how his company uses effervescent tablet technology to create a beverage with 99% less packaging and 98% fewer CO2 emissions than traditional bottled drinks. He details the significant challenge of finding contract manufacturers willing to move away from standard plastic tubes, which are required for the high barrier properties needed to protect volatile tablets from moisture and oxygen. Plink currently uses aluminum foil with an LDPE liner, a solution that is recyclable in Europe but not in the US, while the industry awaits non-plastic alternatives with sufficient barrier performance.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Meyers, Nestle, Cura, Green Mountain Coffee, 7th Generation
Products
Plink, Liquid I.V., Nuun
Tools
Specright
Also
Deciphr.ai

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