Unpacking Excellence Podcast

Adept Group's podcast host Daniel Beardsworth discusses the importance of senior-friendly packaging with OpenEZ founder, Hannah Boulton.

Our host Daniel Beardsworth talked to Alexandra Neilson and Danae Robert from Tech Plug-and-Play to see how COVID-19 has impacted many of the sustainability start-ups they support, as well as get the latest news, trends, and innovations on sustainability. 

In this episode, Daniel speaks with Darrell Jobe, Founder and CEO of Vericool, Inc. Their patented, high-performing thermal shippers give companies a sustainable cold-chain option, while their business model inspires activism on more than just the environmental front. 

Daniel and Sam discuss Flexi-Hex, an adaptable, plastic-free sustainable packaging solution. As the need for more sustainable solutions continues to soar, Flexi-Hex offers a unique alternative to typical secondary and tertiary packaging. Using a patented, honeycomb design made from paper, this eco-friendly, biodegradable design is a head-turner.

With sustainability being at the forefront of a packaging design mindset, new raw materials are being used to close the circular process. But how can we determine the durability of those materials throughout the packages' life cycle? Listen to our newest ‘Inside the Box’ podcast episode with guest speaker Ray Wodar, the Global Director of the CPG-Retail Industry of Dassault Systémes, who discusses their innovative virtual simulation software that allows you to view the performance of a package’s life cycle to save on any unnecessary costs down the line.

MSU graduate student, Dylan Spruit discusses his research study on the topic of Ecommerce Food Packaging. In this Inside the Box episode, Dylan covers a comparison of packaging materials and types, failure causes, and an outlook on what current brand owners think the future is for Ecommerce Food Packaging. 

Tiffany Threadgould from TerraCycle discusses the successes of Loop and how this returnable packaging platform is helping to close the circular economy.