Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors presented by Atlantic Packaging | Podcast Guru

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Join industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers as we explore the future of packaging through the lens of sustainability. Hosted by Cory Connors, an industry expert with over 25 years of experience, and presented by Atlantic Packaging, the leader in innovative sustainable solutions, we dive into what’s working (and what’s not) from cutting-edge materials to circular design strategies that can reduce waste and protect our planet. Each episode blends real data, expert insights, and a dose of fun to help you stay informed and inspired. Whether you're in the packaging industry or simply passionate about sustainability, this podcast is your weekly go-to resource for making smarter, greener choices.

Recent Episodes

Taking The Plastic Out Of Packaging with Kelpi

In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Hugo Adams, CEO of Kelpi, to discuss how the company is using seaweed-based coatings to replace fossil fuel-derived plastics in packaging. Hugo explains how Kelpi combines seaweed carbohydrates with vegetable oils to create high-performance barrier coatings for paper, card, and fiber packaging that are designed to be recyclable and biodegradable. The conversation explores the challenge of small-format flexible packaging, particularly sachets and multil...

24 MIN

How To Design For Recycling with Kenvue and the Innovation Forum

In this episode of Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors, Cory sits down with Ian Welsh, Co-Founder and Chair of Innovation Forum, and David Lickstein, Global Head of Packaging, Innovation, Sustainability & Experience at Kenvue, ahead of the upcoming Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum in Chicago. The conversation explores why the future of sustainable packaging depends on collaboration across the entire value chain, from brands and designers to recyclers, policymakers, innovators, a...

26 MIN

Inside Mars' Plan For Circularity | Allison Lin

This episode kicks off with a special announcement brought to you from See Change Sessions 2026. Sander Defruyt of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and today's guest, Allison Lin of Mars, discuss the launch of the PaperFlex Consortium, an R&D consortium aimed at accelerating innovation for paper-based flexible packaging. This consortium is convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, powered by their partner (Re)Set, and the founding members are Mars, Colgate-Palmolive, Nestle, PepsiCo, Proc...

31 MIN

Why "More Sustainable" Isn't a Simple Answer | Lara Botta

In this episode, Cory Connors reconnects with Lara Botta, Vice President of Bota Eco Packaging, joining from Italy. They discuss the intricacies of new sustainability regulations and the paperwork burden they place on consumers and companies alike, and how Lara's team works to make compliance as simple as possible. Lara shares how Bota Eco Packaging, founded by her grandmother in 1947, has stayed ahead of European recyclability standards for decades, and how the company's innovation practices...

33 MIN

Why You Must See 3M at PACK EXPO International | David Glover

In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with David Glover of 3M to preview what attendees can expect from 3M's booth at PACK EXPO, taking place October 18–21 in Chicago. David shares his 14-year journey at 3M — from product specialist to global sales trainer to portfolio marketing manager — and explains why he considers himself a "tape nerd." The conversation covers 3M's long history of packaging innovation, the growing challenge of sealing high-recycled-content corrugate, and the new product...

27 MIN