On Episode 3 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Ruben Nance, Program Director for the Design Recognition Pathway for the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). In this episode, Ruben guides us through the sea of acronyms found throughout recycling, talks about how AI is changing the industry, and imagines what the future of recycling could look like.

Ruben's Links:

Association of Plastic Recyclers Website
Connect with Ruben on Linkedin!
APR’s Recycled Content Podcast

On Episode 2 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Ed Shepherd, Senior Global Sustainability Manager for a Circular Economy, at Unilever. In this episode, Ed discusses why businesses need global rules, the importance of public/private sector collaboration, and what must be included in a Global Plastics Treaty to drive real change.

Learn more about Unilever’s Sustainability Commitments

Ed’s Resources:

Connect with Ed on Linkedin!

Business Coalition For a Global Plastic Treaty

On Purpose

We’re Back!

On Episode 1 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Brandi Parker of Parker Brands. In this episode, Brandi breaks down the evolving role of designers and producers in sustainable packaging, learning about why we must avoid green hushing, and how she’s working with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) to advance How2Recycle’s iconic chasing arrows symbol.

Brandi’s Links:
Connect with Brandi on Linkedin!
Parker Brands Website
Zero Waste Creatives

Brandi’s Favorite Resources:
Retail Dive
Packaging Dive
Waste Dive
Sustainable Brands
Sustainable Packaging Coalition