Hardware Podcasts

278 - Packaging Today with special guest Brian Davis and new intro made by AJ Peek!

People of Packaging · 12 Aug 2024 · 33m

What this episode covers

Brian Davis, a packaging engineer with 20 years of experience transitioning from foam packaging to aerospace components, joins the hosts to discuss the complexities of sustainable packaging. The conversation highlights the logistical and economic challenges of replacing expanded polystyrene (EPS) with alternatives like molded pulp and mycelium, noting that many major brands, including Mars and Unilever, are struggling to meet their 2025 sustainability targets. Davis shares a specific case study of transitioning from single-use wooden crates to reusable plastic crates, illustrating how regional adoption and supplier willingness impact the success of such initiatives.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

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Companies
Mars, Unilever, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, OrangePKG
Tools
Specright, Trayak

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