# 270 - Can plastic packaging be sustainable? Interview with Lisa Huett from Pretium

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2024-06-27
- Length: 32m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-06-27-270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable-interview-with-lisa-huett-from-pretium
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable

## Summary

Lisa Huett, Director of Sustainability at Pretium Packaging, discusses the company's approach to sustainable rigid packaging, emphasizing lifecycle analysis (LCA) and designing for recyclability. She explains how Pretium leverages its global presence to navigate EU and US regulations, focusing on PET, HDPE, and polypropylene materials that have established recycling streams. Huett highlights the critical role of labels, adhesives, and inks in maintaining PCR quality and the importance of customer education to move beyond perception-based sustainability decisions.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-06-27-270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable-interview-with-lisa-huett-from-pretium#t=0) Introduction and Pretium's Global Footprint
- [4:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-06-27-270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable-interview-with-lisa-huett-from-pretium#t=267) EU vs US Sustainability Trends and EPR
- [7:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-06-27-270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable-interview-with-lisa-huett-from-pretium#t=455) Using LCA and Compass Software for Customer Guidance
- [13:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-06-27-270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable-interview-with-lisa-huett-from-pretium#t=835) Material Agnosticism and Designing for Recyclability
- [22:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-06-27-270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable-interview-with-lisa-huett-from-pretium#t=1366) The Critical Role of Labels and Adhesives in PCR Quality
- [30:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2024-06-27-270-can-plastic-packaging-be-sustainable-interview-with-lisa-huett-from-pretium#t=1806) Closing and Contact Information

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Pretium Packaging (company)
- Alpha Packaging (company)
- Compass (tool)
- APR (other)
- Specright (company)
- Meyers (company)
- Trayak (company)
- SmartSolve (company)
- PET (material)
- HDPE (material)
- Polypropylene (material)

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