Product & Packaging Powerhouse

Megan Young Gamble
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We talk about the good and the ugly truth of the product and packaging industries from various sectors of the business. You will hear raw conversations from industry powerhouses for real impact to help you save money, time, and know what's coming down the pipeline. Pull up a seat and join us in the 'House as we discuss key essentials that will help you advance, ascend and accelerate your products to market.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 55- 3PL and Fulfillment Insights for Every Indie Brand: Outsourcing, Optimizing Customer Experience and Operational Systems with Maïré BAVARDAY-ROSA, CEO & Co Founder ECOMSPACES

    In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble talks with fulfillment expert Maïré BAVARDAY-ROSA from ECOMSPACES all things fulfillment, operations, and growth for indie and product-based brands. Maïré details her inspiring journey from a small Caribbean island to launching a logistics business in Atlanta, sharing lessons on resilience and innovation. The conversation covers when to consider a 3PL, the importance of organization (like using SKUs and barcodes from the start!), strategies for inventory management, and why branded packaging and customer service are key growth levers. They also discuss the impact of technology like Shopify, dynamic pricing due to tariffs, retail readiness, and the ever-changing landscape of ecommerce logistics, including AI’s growing role. Maïré offers super practical tips: focus on numbers, outsource shipping when it makes sense, and never underestimate operations’ impact on customer experience. The episode wraps with a fun “power round” where Maïré shares personal tidbits and her passion for helping purpose-driven brands.  Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform [Powerhouse Guest Maïré s LINKS] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairehina/Company Website : https://www.ecomspaces.com/Email Address: maire@ecomspaces.com QUOTES: Shipping is the most hated industry, I think, in the entire world. Shipping is hard.If you start spending more than two hours a day shipping, it’s time to look at outsourcing your shipping.I would rather pay someone $100 to ship stuff for me in two hours than spend these two hours and lose the opportunity to make $500.Be organized. People overlook how important that is.Packaging is a very underutilized marketing tool.The best marketing is organic marketing.If you treat your customer extremely well and they have the best customer experience possible, you’re going to grow organically.

    1 hr

  2. JAN 26

    Ep. 54- “MoCRA & Must-Know Regulations for Beauty Brands in 2026” with Mo Lovelace, Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs Professional and CEO at Steinberg & Associates, Inc.

    In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble talks with regulatory specialist Mo Lovelace , co-CEO of Steinberg & Associates, about the evolving landscape of cosmetic product regulations. They discuss the impact of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA), which now mandates FDA registration for both products and manufacturing facilities, no matter the brand size. Mo Lovelace breaks down responsibilities brands have for reporting adverse events, labeling compliance, and the significance of ingredient bans at both federal and state levels (especially California’s new requirements). The conversation emphasizes the importance of regulatory specialists in product development, best practices around documentation, and how brands, big or small, should prioritize compliance to prevent costly mistakes. Plus, there’s practical advice on substantiating marketing claims and tips for surviving regulatory changes in 2026. The episode wraps with a fun rapid-fire round exploring Mo Lovelace’s passion for tennis and family life. Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform [Powerhouse Guest Mo’s LINKS] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moyin-lovelace-2743a792/Company Website : https://www.steinbergandassociates.comEmail Address:  mo@steinbergandassociates.com Additional Resource links:  Sustainable Packaging Coalition: https://sustainablepackaging.org/Circular Action Alliance: https://circularactionalliance.org/Independent Beauty Association (IBA): https://independentbeauty.org/  Quotes: An ounce of prevention will save you a whole lot of money at the other end.From the FDA and FTC standpoint, your claims should always be truthful and not misleading.I don’t want my brands to launch products out here and they’re not compliant.Clean does not mean safeYou should be starting now, because as your brand grows, you already understand what compliance looks like.Conquer the US first, build your business here, and then look into going elsewhere.The stronger your claims are, the stronger your data to support that claim should be.

    1h 4m

  3. JAN 12

    Ep. 53- “Kicking Off 2026: Top Beauty and Packaging Trends Shaping the Industry ” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC 

    Megan Young Gamble kicks off 2026 with a focus on consistency and real industry impact, sharing the top trends shaping the beauty and packaging industries. Key highlights include the rise of health-first beauty and holistic wellness, AI-powered hyper-personalization, the increasing dominance of digital and social commerce, and accelerated biotech innovation for sustainability. On the packaging front, Megan details trends like mono-material design (driven by new regulations like Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), accessibility and inclusive packaging, smart connected packaging using QR, AR, and AI, personalized eco-luxury packaging, and the continued importance of refill and closed-loop systems. Throughout, Megan emphasizes practical advice for brands and startups, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing shift towards a consumer-centric, sustainable future. She also encourages listener engagement and ongoing conversation around industry changes.  Listen to the additional podcasts mentioned on the show  Kickoff 2025 Trends & Transitions. Listen hereInside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 - Innovation and Tech. Listen hereInside MakeUp in New York: Day 2-Packaging & Sustainability. Listen hereSustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development. Listen hereWhen to Optimize Your Packaging. Listen hereHow Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability. Listen hereWTF! What the TariFfs! Pt1. Listen hereWTF! What the TariFfs! Pt2. Listen here Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comAre you a STARTUP Brand? Join my FREE COMMUNITY ->https://theacceleratesquad.com Work with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform Additional Resources: NIQ’s State of Beauty 2025 preview report : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/Genz Focused Trend Report : https://www.designerpeople.com/blog/packaging-design-trends-2026/Myers Packaging Report : https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/2025/niqs-state-of-beauty-2025-beauty-breaks-boundaries-with-10-growth-digital-surge-wellness-shift/ Quotes and Hooks:  It’s a new year, but it’s the same impact that we’re delivering.I really believe in not giving fluff. I really believe in just giving straight facts.Beauty is evolving to more of a holistic lifestyle category.Personalization has always been consistent within the beauty realm.Digital and social commerce continues to dominate retail strategy.Sustainability means something different to everybody.Packaging is becoming the digital passport.in 2026 sustainability is becomes a compliance priority in the US because states are activating EPR extended producer responsibility laws that makes brands responsible for packaging waste

    42 min

  4. 11/17/2025

    Ep. 52- “Building a Seven-Figure Haircare Brand Rooted in Sustainable Ingredients, Packaging & Community (without Amazon)” with Kate Assaraf, CEO and Founder, DIP Hair Care

    In this engaging conversation, Megan Young Gamble interviews Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Haircare, a sustainable haircare brand that emphasizes community, effective products, and a commitment toward reducing plastic waste. Kate shares her journey of creating Dip from a personal need for sustainable haircare, the importance of understanding true sustainability in beauty, and her advocacy for synthetic fragrances when done correctly. The discussion also covers the iterative process of product development, the significance of community support, and the lessons learned on the path to building a seven-figure business, without launching on Amazon.. Kate's vision for the future includes empowering local retailers and fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Affiliate & Other Links:  [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform [Powerhouse Guest Kate's LINKS] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-assaraf-b25a741a7/Company Website: https://dipalready.com/Company Instagram : @dipalready QUOTES: It is very serious hair care for not so serious people.Chemicals aren’t the problem. 2D understanding of sustainability is.Talking about soap as if it's gonna save the world is just not genuine.We’re living in a world of digital pollution, fake reviews, fake hype, and the best filter is your own gut.There is a karma to when you launch a business. When you’re kind to people along the way, that energy comes back to you when you start.Don’t fear change. You don’t want to look the same in all your photographs, you want to have a wild time.We need to return to just the empathetic, human way of shopping.Use the money that you accumulate to pay it forward somewhere… it’s important to do that quietly and often.

    58 min

  5. 10/30/2025

    Ep. 51- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 2-Packaging & Sustainability” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

    In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble recaps her experience at Makeup in New York 2025, from day 1 and this episode focusing on day two themes of packaging innovation, sustainability, and beauty tech. She shares actionable insights from industry panels including advances in sustainable packaging (like APC Packaging’s patented mono-material droppers and refillable solutions), compliance considerations, smart packaging, and the importance of consumer psychology. Startup brand Rebel Queen’s all-in-one curly hair product is highlighted for its minimalistic approach, while expert Roberta Sironi provides a masterclass on mascara packaging, launching an academy for deeper industry education. Megan ties it all together with observations on tech (especially AI’s growing role in beauty and packaging), and offers advice for brands considering trade shows, encouraging startups to attend for valuable connections and inspiration. Be sure to check out Day 1 Recap HERE.  Access our other podcast episodes mentioned during the episode Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 Innovation and Tech” with Megan Young Gamble. Listen HerePackaging Design, Influence, & Integrity" with Vicki Strull, Founder, Vicki Strull Design. Listen HereThe Truth About Stress, Skincare, and Your Immune System” with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, Immunologist and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs. Listen HereRoundtable: Packaging, Plastics & Platforms toward Circular Economy” with Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO.) Listen HereHow Connected Packaging Shapes Sustainability and Traceability” with John Dwyer, Smart Packaging Expert at Smurfit Westrock & Maurizio Carano, Innovation & Marketing Director IML @ MCC Label. Listen Here Affiliate & Other Links:  [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform Contact details of Jennifer Lehto, Senior Business Development Manager at APC Packaging Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlehtoEmail id - jenniserl@apcpackaging.com Roberta Sironi, Chief Commercial Officer at Pibiplast Spa Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-sironi-0636982/Pibiplast academy - https://pibiplast.com/certifications Quotes and Hooks:   We've always been very conscious about our scalp health because you have to make sure your scalp is clean to help with promoting hair growth.Smart packaging gives each product their own digital passport telling consumers what it is, where it came from and what to do at the end of life.Everybody wants sustainable packaging, but the real question is: what does sustainability mean to you and your brand?Glass is heavier, costs more to ship, and is prone to breakage, so is it really deemed sustainable? Something to think about.I struggled for years to find the perfect curly hair product and I finally created it, an all-in-one that hydrates, defines, and controls frizz. (Bleema, Rebel Queen)Mascara is a really complex product, you need a lot of technicity to make the magic and make the product work. (Roberta Cerroni, Pibi Plast)AI is here to stay, and I use ChatGPT as my daily assistant all the time to help me think through things and shorten cycle times.Would I attend Makeup In New York again? Absolutely. Is it a trade show that I would recommend any company to attend? Absolutely.

    37 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    Ep. 50- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 - Innovation and Tech” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

    In this special episode on the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble recaps her first postpartum event at Makeup in New York 2025, sharing personal insights on overcoming mom guilt and traveling for work. She highlights major trends and innovations she discovered on day one, including Korean skincare (K-Beauty), with an emphasis on new ingredients like PDRN (extracted from Salmon). Megan also reviews winners from the Makeup in New York Beauty Innovation Awards across categories like accessories, formulation, full service, packaging, and ocean beauty, spotlighting standout products and sustainable packaging solutions. She also explores the integration of AI and AR technology in beauty, featuring virtual try-on platforms and their growing role in consumer experiences. The episode wraps with practical advice for brands on innovation, sustainability, and preparing for future beauty industry events. Check out the following episode for day 2 recap at MakeUp in New York, with emphasis in packaging and ocean bound packaging.  Affiliate & Other Links:  [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform Access our other podcast episodes mentioned during the episode Megan’s Car Rental to Packaging Journey. Listen here Connected Packaging. Listen here [Contact details] Arbelle Website (DEMO) : https://arbelle.ai/demo/Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/arbelle-ai/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arbelle.ai/ MaquillAR studio Sofi Chernyak linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofi-chernyak/MaquillAR studio linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maquillar-studio/posts/?feedView=all Quotes: I birthed my daughter March 2025 and this was my first postpartum event. I almost didn’t go because mom's guilt really kicked in.Sometimes innovation can also be taking something that’s already existing and revamping it… changing the aesthetics, collaborating with another partner, or increasing efficacy.K Beauty has been something that I have been following since my time in corporate because of the efficacy, because of the innovation they incorporated in their formulation.PDRN is actually extracted from salmon sperm. It is filtered, sterilized, and very gentle on sensitive skin.We do have packaging EPR, extended producer responsibility. In the US, seven states have passed legislation thinking about end-of-life use of packaging.Ocean bound plastic is waste collected within 50km of the coastlines before it enters the ocean. It's different from ocean plastic.AI is here to stay. If you’re not progressing with the times you are behind. We have to leverage AI to become more efficient and extract data quicker.

    52 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    Ep. 49- “The Truth About Stress, Skincare, and Your Immune System” with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, Immunologist and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs

    In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sits down with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, an immunologist, molecular medicine expert, wellness coach, and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs. Dr. Ebru explains the critical impact of stress and inflammation, especially “inflammaging” on skin health, and why acute inflammation is necessary while chronic or persistent low-level inflammation is harmful. She shares her journey combining science with intentional daily rituals and discusses her focus on creating multitasking skincare products that address inflammatory issues, especially for busy women. Dr. Ebru also highlights the importance of compliance, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and not following fleeting beauty trends, urging new brands to focus on targeted needs and sound partnerships. The episode covers myths in the beauty industry (like “clean” meaning chemical-free), TikTok trends to avoid, and how packaging matters but real results keep customers loyal. There’s also a fun sci-fi rapid-fire round at the end! Affiliate & Other Links:  [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager [FREEBIE] Access commonly referenced organizations and tools in ONE PLACE with our handy guide HERE [link] https://bit.ly/OSTPlay Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform [Powerhouse Guest Dr Ebru’s LINKS] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrukarpuzoglu/Company Website: www.aveseena.comCompany Website: www.chicsciencelabs.com  Additional Resource  [Podcast] "MoCRA, Misconceptions and Regulatory Risk" - Ariana Farina, Regulatory Consultant @ Ariana Farina. Listen here   Episode Quotes:. Don’t follow the trends, find your niche, find a good partner, and be intentional.Clean doesn’t mean chemical-free. Everything is a chemical, even waterEverything inside is mirroring outsideYou're an open system. Your skin is your outer layer, but it's designed to feel everything.If you don’t have inflammation, you will die. Inflammation keeps us alive.Chronic stress induces inflammation, and you see it right away on your face and in how your body feels.Inflammaging is that silent, low-level inflammation that slowly makes you look tired and age faster.Science doesn’t work against you, it works for you.Be ethical, be transparent. When you put your head on the pillow at night, you should know you did it right.

    58 min

  8. 09/22/2025

    Ep. 48- “Roundtable: Packaging, Plastics & Platforms toward Circular Economy” with Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO)

    In this special roundtable episode of the Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sat down with industry experts Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), and Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO) to unpack definitions of sustainability, the impact of data and technology, consumer education, and policy approaches like EPR. The panel considers how to move toward a more circular economy, while acknowledging the real-world constraints of infrastructure, cost, and market incentives. Affiliate & Other Links:  [Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-session [Powerhouse Guests Social Links]   1. Emily Anne Friedman - Recycled Plastics Senior Market Editor, Americas ICIS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyannefriedman/Company Website: https://www.icis.com/explore/2. Nicole Toole - Founder & CEO at ECGO LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-toole/Company website: https://www.ecgo.co/3. Ryan Fox - Corrugated Packaging Market Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence  Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandfox/Company website: https://www.green-markets.com/BOX/Index.html Additional Resource:  Pizza box recycling - https://www.westrock.com/blog/pizza-box-recycling Here's a great resource to help understand curbside recycling trends. - https://recyclingpartnership.org/residential-recycling-report/  Episode Quotes:. It's one thing to give someone a recycling bin, it's another thing for them to actually treat it like one. - EmilyYour PCR, which is post-consumer recycled content, is very important, but you also have to ask, where is that recycled material coming from and what’s the overall carbon footprint? - EmilyUltimately when we think about shifting people's behavior, it’s adopting the values of waste stewardship and ensuring products have the best end-of-life process. - NicoleThe biggest barriers are incentives and confusion, so we built technology to make it easy, local, and rewarding. - NicoleEvery year, corrugated captures about 35 million tons of old containers and turns them into a brand-new version that circularity is sustainability. - RyanOne of the challenges is inspiring people at home to take a bigger role in recycling. That's where the biggest difference will come. - RyanSometimes the greenest thing from a greenhouse gas perspective is actually plastic, but it’s the one that gets hit the hardest. - Ryan

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We talk about the good and the ugly truth of the product and packaging industries from various sectors of the business. You will hear raw conversations from industry powerhouses for real impact to help you save money, time, and know what's coming down the pipeline. Pull up a seat and join us in the 'House as we discuss key essentials that will help you advance, ascend and accelerate your products to market.

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  • Creator
    Megan Young Gamble
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved. Copyright by GLC, LLC
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    Product & Packaging Powerhouse