Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors presented by Atlantic Packaging

In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Trei Johnson to discuss the future of plastic packaging and the challenges of recycling flexible materials. Trei shares his path from studying sustainability at Cornell to impactful roles at Unilever and Mars Wrigley before joining Accredo Packaging to lead its sustainability strategy. He highlights Accredo’s unique story as a family-owned company founded by Vietnamese immigrants and its commi...

In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Cody Loewen from Hills Pet Nutrition to discuss how innovative packaging solutions are driving both sustainability and cost savings. Cody shares his unconventional journey into packaging, the impact of data-driven optimization projects, and how supplier collaboration and new materials are helping Hills Pet Nutrition reduce plastic use, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve operational ef...

https://foundationfar.org/

Deadline is December 17th to apply for funding! 

https://foundationfar.org/grants-funding/opportunities/packaging-innovation-program/

In this conversation, Cory Connors and Constance Gewa discuss the importance of collaborative partnerships in the food and agriculture sector, focusing on the role of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research. They explore innovations in sustainable packaging, the struc...

https://smartsolve.com/

An amazing innovation from SmartSolve! With CEO and co-founder Jonathan Jakubowski and Director of Flexible Packaging Dr. Vidhu Nagpal 

In this conversation, Jonathan Jakubowski discusses the intersection of faith and innovation within his company. He shares how their core values, particularly innovation, are grounded in scripture, specifically Jeremiah 33. Jakubowski recounts the journey of developing a ...

Join us on November 6th, 2025, for the third annual Coast Summit, as we celebrate the visionary leaders who are pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

This year’s theme, "Healthy People, Healthy Planet," highlights the vital link between personal well-being and environmental regeneration. The Coast Summit brings together leaders from the worlds of sustainability, adventure, business, well...

Join us on November 6th, 2025, for the third annual Coast Summit, as we celebrate the visionary leaders who are pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

This year’s theme, "Healthy People, Healthy Planet," highlights the vital link between personal well-being and environmental regeneration. The Coast Summit brings together leaders from the worlds of sustainability, adventure, business, well...

Join us on November 6th, 2025, for the third annual Coast Summit, as we celebrate the visionary leaders who are pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

This year’s theme, "Healthy People, Healthy Planet," highlights the vital link between personal well-being and environmental regeneration. The Coast Summit brings together leaders from the worlds of sustainability, adventure, business, well...

Join us on November 6th, 2025, for the third annual Coast Summit, as we celebrate the visionary leaders who are pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

This year’s theme, "Healthy People, Healthy Planet," highlights the vital link between personal well-being and environmental regeneration. The Coast Summit brings together leaders from the worlds of sustainability, adventure, business, well...

https://www.worldpackaging.org/

What an honor to get to interview the president of the World Packaging Organization Luciana Pellegrino 

Join us on November 6th, 2025, for the third annual Coast Summit, as we celebrate the visionary leaders who are pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

This year’s theme, "Healthy People, Healthy Planet," highlights the vital link between personal well-being...

https://ampsortation.com/

The future is now with AMP sortation technology using AI tech and more! 

Thank you CEO Tim Stuart for sharing your insights and wisdom about the present day and future of waste sortation. 

https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approved

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 asa...

https://kennedygray.com/collections/the-graymont-collection

Check out the latest from this high quality clothing brand and how they partnered with https://anewearthproject.com/pages/our-story to use sustainable packaging for their products. 

Thank you https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintillis/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyn-tally/ for this great episode! 

https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approved

https://www.linked...

https://www.goodwill.org/

The future is bright with Goodwill Industries International 

Over 4.4 Billion pounds of goods collected just last year! 

How can Goodwill help keep even more out of the landfill? 

Less thank 1% of textiles is recycled and that number could be over 60%! 

https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approved

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/

I'm here to help you make your packaging more...

https://www.atlanticpkg.com/

Summary

In this episode of Sustainable Packaging, host Cory Connors interviews Wes Carter, president of Atlantic Packaging, discussing the company's legacy, the impact of Horace Carter, and the evolution of sustainable practices in packaging. They explore the birth of A New Earth Project, emphasizing the importance of consumer demand for sustainability and the integration of health and well...

https://sustainablepackaging.org/events/

It was so much fun and a true honor to get to interview my friend Olga Kachook 

As the Director of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition she has a lot on her plate and is doing amazing work. 

More than just events they are working to solve a lot of sustainability issues and make things even smoother for consumers and business who are trying to do the right thing. 

https://anewearthproject.com/coll...

https://www.metsagroup.com/metsaboard/

Is paper more sustainable than other packaging materials? 

Thank you again kristen.clark@metsagroup.com 

https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approved

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 pod...

Join Us this November 10-12 / 2025 

https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2025

Save 20% with CORYC20 as your code! 

A MUST ATTEND EVENT! See you there. 

https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approved

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...

Demo Day for the International Fresh Produce Association new fresh Field Catalyst
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Location: Taylor Building, 150 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, California, USA

Learn more about the Fresh Field Catalyst program and this year’s cohort here.

https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/fresh-field-catalyst/

Reach Out To : https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonnieest...

Paris Packaging Week is not just one of the premier packaging events in the world. 

It's also an opportunity to expand your career and help the younger team members gain recognition and improve their futures. 

Apply for yourself or nominate a team member that under 30 years old 

https://www.parispackagingweek.com/en/future-leaders-form/

Time is running out! 

https://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approved

https://www.lin...

Join us at SeeChange'25 this September in Vermont! 

https://www.seechangesessions.com/sept-25/

So thankful to be on the team at Atlantic Packaging and A New Earth Project with Don Meek. 

https://www.atlanticpkg.com/

https://anewearthproject.com/pages/our-story

What's the future of sustainable packaging? 

How can brands get together with Atlantic Packaging and A New Earth Project to make their packaging even more sustainable? 

Ho...