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236 - BeatBox Beverage Becomes a B Corp w/ CSO Aimy Steadman

People of Packaging · 28 Dec 2023 · 26m

What this episode covers

Aimy Stedman, COO of BeatBox Beverages, explains the company's multi-year journey to becoming a certified B Corporation, highlighting the rigorous data collection required for social and environmental impact. She details the operational challenges of gathering carbon and packaging data from third-party manufacturers and logistics partners, noting the difficulty in tracking energy usage across shared contract manufacturing systems. Stedman also discusses BeatBox's partnership with Tetra Pak for lightweight, plant-based cartons and their active involvement in the Carton Council and Carton Champions to improve US recycling infrastructure.

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companies scaling up

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BeatBox Beverages, Tetra Pak, ReWall
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Carton Council, Carbon Better, Shark Tank

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