124 episodes

It's a podcast dedicated to sustainable packaging! Join host Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Specialty Packaging, on his mission to end greenwashing in packaging. It's not going to be easy, but it's going to be worth it. We will discuss how to actually create packaging that is good for the planet and will debate the many angles of eco-friendly and green packaging! We hope that we bring a great deal of education to the world through this podcast, so that more major brands and startups choose environmentally sustainable packaging.

Sustainable Packaging Show Podcast Michael Markarian

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

It's a podcast dedicated to sustainable packaging! Join host Michael Markarian, CEO of Contempo Specialty Packaging, on his mission to end greenwashing in packaging. It's not going to be easy, but it's going to be worth it. We will discuss how to actually create packaging that is good for the planet and will debate the many angles of eco-friendly and green packaging! We hope that we bring a great deal of education to the world through this podcast, so that more major brands and startups choose environmentally sustainable packaging.

    Motivational Minute January 2024

    Motivational Minute January 2024

    Here are the 3 P's of sustainable packaging!

    These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:
    Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:
    Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:

    Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 

    • 1 min
    A Different Viewpoint on Plastic Packaging (with Steve Koenig)

    A Different Viewpoint on Plastic Packaging (with Steve Koenig)

    Plastics, which are the enemy of many sustainability circles, are not fully understood.

    Do plastics have a place in our society or should they just be banned?

    This is an eye.opening conversation with Steve Koenig of Husky Technologies.

    Agree or not, give this show a listen and you will come out with a better understanding of plastics and sustainability in general.

    This show is all about getting different viewpoints.

    Enjoy!

    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:
    Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:
    Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:

    Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 

    • 56 min
    Motivational Minute December 2023

    Motivational Minute December 2023

    Let's continue to figure out which packaging is actually sustainable in 2024!

    These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:
    Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:
    Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:

    Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 

    • 1 min
    Motivational Minute November 2023

    Motivational Minute November 2023

    How will you be remembered as it relates to sustainability? Will you look back and say you gave it your best?

    These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:
    Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:
    Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:

    Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 

    • 1 min
    RED OR BLUE PILL? The State of Sustainable Packaging, November 2023

    RED OR BLUE PILL? The State of Sustainable Packaging, November 2023

    Paper or Plastic: Which is actually more sustainable?
    In today’s show, Mike digs in deeper to the question “What is actually sustainable?” by asking a straightforward question: Do you want the red pill or the blue pill?
    Case study comparing various types of retail shopping bags:
    https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=cudp_environment/

    Let’s make sustainable packaging the norm!

    Connect with my family business, Contempo Packaging!
    Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7008446659688833024
    Download the Sustainable Packaging Worksheet today! https://bit.ly/407HVTT
    Got a new sustainable packaging project to work on? Email wow@contempopackaging.com
    Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmarkarian/

    • 11 min
    Motivational Minute October 2023

    Motivational Minute October 2023

    Be careful who you listen to, because it's not too late! There is a golden window of opportunity opening for the next ten years.

    These clips are short and motivational thoughts to hopefully inspire action and get more brands to move to sustainable packaging.

    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:
    Read Michael's Sustainable Packaging Newsletter on LinkedIn:
    Visit Contempo Packaging, Mike's Family Business:

    Are you a brand that already uses sustainable packaging? Get found on Packaged Sustainably! 

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

Alex Mez ,

Go To Podcast For Sustainable Packaging!!

This podcast is AMAZING for brand managers and businesses wanting to switch from traditional to sustainable packaging. Highly recommended!!

M.Ty J. ,

Interesting Info

Very interesting information
Thank You very Much

Ingy578$ ,

Great Show!

Great tips for any company who wants to do their part in making their business more sustainable!

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