Procurement's Perspective on Sustainable Packaging | Huw Curtis

In this episode of Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors, Huw Curtis shares how he approaches sustainable procurement in the maple industry, where packaging decisions must support both the customer experience and the long-term health of the forests that make the business possible. Cory and Huw explore why sustainability cannot sit within a single department, how trusted supplier relationships help turn ideas into measurable improvements, and why there is no one-size-fits-all solution to packaging challenges. They also reflect on their experience at See Change Sessions in Burlington, Vermont, and discuss how bringing brands, suppliers, legislators, and other stakeholders together can turn big sustainability conversations into practical action. Chapter List: 00:50 Introduction to Sustainable Packaging 01:18 Insights from Butternut Mountain Farm 03:56 Sustainability in Procurement 06:42 The Interconnection of Maple Syrup and Sustainability 11:15 Supplier Relationships and Metrics 13:55 Leveraging LinkedIn for Sustainable Procurement 16:40 Insights from See Change Sessions 21:21 The Importance of Collaboration in Sustainability 25:46 Conclusion and Future Directions Resources Mentioned Butternut Mountain Farm See Change Sessions Packaging Matters at See Change Sessions Contact: Listeners interested in connecting with Huw Curtis are encouraged to reach out via LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/huw-curtis/ Support our Sponsors: 3M: www.3m.com/3M/en_US/packaging-shipping-fulfillment-us/applications/sealing-recycled-corrugate Specright: https://www.specright.com/ FOREST-PKG: https://www.forest-pkg.com/ https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approved Connect with Cory Connect with Cory on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/ I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap.  This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.