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Good Garbage with Ved Krishna
by Pakka
Hello, hello! We’re so excited to be here and embark on an enlightening journey with our fellow planet advocates - yes, we’re talking about you – to leave the earth cleaner! 💪🌏Tune in for engaging conversations around the evolution of the packaging industry as we scale up towards a more sustainable future 🌱Join us, in our endeavour to learn from our inspiring guests and get their insight on the pertinent (and our forever favourite) question – what does #GoodGarbage mean to you? ♻️✨Feedback? Collaboration requests? Guest recommendations? Hit us up at [email protected] ✍️
Episodes
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#106 The Future of Packaging: Flexibles, Printing & End-of-Life with Allison Scales
What is flexible packaging? Why can't we recycle MLPs? Is the future of packaging paper, plastic, or something else entirely? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, don't miss the chance to get answers from a senior VP at the biggest sustainable packaging company in all of North...
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Sustainable Packaging News, September 2026 | Sargam & Kumar
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! 🗞️September was a month filled with groundbreaking transformations in the packaging and sustainability world. Learn about everything from cookies made out of plastic bottles to Oman giving zero duty access to 99% of India's exports in this episode! 🌐🎙️...
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#105 Branding as Being with Raphael Bemporad
Is branding simply marketing, sales and manipulation, or can it go beyond the superficiality into value systems, transparency and even hope? According to this week's guest, branding, is "being". In this Good Garbage episode, Ved Krishna sits down with Raphael Bemporad, Founder of BBMG- a branding...
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Around the World of Packaging with Sargam & Kumar | August 2026
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! 🗞️ Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. 🎙️ Hosted by Sargam Krishna & Kumar Niketan 🔬...
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#104 Recycling the Unrecyclable | A World "Without" with Anish Malpani
Did you know that the little packets of chips we consume everyday are the hardest to recycle? Meet the man who took this challenge and turned it into eyewear! 🕶️ This week, Ved Krishna sits down with Anish Malpani, Founder and CEO of Without- a brand "recycling the unrecyclable" and doing it...
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#103 Biodegradable vs Compostable: A PLA Masterclass Pt.2 | Dr. Ramani Narayan
Biodegradable and compostable are not the same word — and the man who put PLA into packaging explains exactly where the difference lives. In this Good Garbage episode, Ved Krishna talks with Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and the scientist behind PLA as…
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#102 A Masterclass in Biodegradability & PLA with Dr. Ramani Narayan | Part 1
Hello, hello! This week, we sit down with the OG of biopolymers and the man behind PLA as we know it today-- the one and only Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University. In this masterclass episode, he teaches us everything to know about biodegradability: from the...
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#101 From War Zones to Sustainable Solutions | Kenya's First Green Packaging Company with Anita Shah
Hello, hello! 🌱 Join us this week for a conversation with the amazing Anita Shah, who spent two decades of her life doing humanitarian work in places like Lebanon, Iraq and Somaliland — leaving it all behind to serve the planet. Shah founded Green Stem Products Ltd. as the first of its kind...
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#100 Revolutionizing Materials | Efrat Friedland on The Future of Sustainable Design
Hello, hello! 🌱 In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna is joined by Efrat Friedland, Founder of materialscout and Co-Founder of Positive Plastics. They speak at length about Friedland's journey from being a designer to leading two businesses, her experience running a...
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#99 From Petroleum to Purpose | Nima Vakili on Building the Future of Biomaterials
Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Nima Vakili, Founder & CEO of Safa Bioworks, for a fascinating conversation on circularity, biomaterials, and what it really takes to build sustainable systems in a world still dependent on fossil…
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#98 Influencing Sustainable Practices with Aashima Aghi
Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with sustainability content creator Aashima Aghi to explore how conscious living, mindful consumption, and everyday lifestyle choices can create a meaningful impact on both personal well-being and the planet....
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#97 Meta Materials & Bioplastics in Packaging | Vaibhav Anand on Scaling Sustainability
Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Vaibhav Anand, Founder & CEO of Bambrew, to unpack how sustainable packaging is being redefined in India through innovation in biodegradable materials and scalable design. From building solutions for milk...
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#96 The Truth About Sustainable Packaging with Sandeep Kulkarni
Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Sandeep Kulkarni, Founder of Kool Earth Solutions and a global expert in sustainable packaging. With experience spanning PepsiCo’s Advanced Research team, packaging innovation, and circular economy systems,...
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#95 Designing Packaging That Disappears: The NakedPak Approach with Naama Nicotra
Can you eat the packaging instead of throwing it away? Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Naama Nicotara, founder of NakedPak, to explore a radical rethinking of food packaging, one where the wrapper disappears entirely. From her early...
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#94 From Pulp to Performance: The Science of Paper with Dr. Alexey Vishtal
Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Dr. Alexey Vishtal, a scientist and industry expert in pulp, paper, and sustainable packaging, to explore thematerial reality behind sustainability. From growing up in Russia to building his career in...
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#93 Can seaweed replace plastic? With Neha Jain
Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Neha Jain, Founder & CEO of Zerocircle, to explore how seaweed-based materials could transform the future of sustainable packaging. Imagine a world where packaging doesn’t end up stranded on beaches, but...
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#92 Soil, Soul, and Systems Change: A Conversation with Sammy Davies
Sammy Davies, Director of Sustainability & Brand at EcoSafe Zero Waste, is a regenerative leader who bridges the gap between high-level brand strategy and deep ecological advocacy. With over a decade of experience in cleantech, she brings a "systems change" mindset to the heart of the circular...
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#91 Why the FUTURE of Sustainability is in INDIA with Avantika Saraogi
Hello, hello! This week - the Good Garbage podcast welcomes back the in-person interview - with Avantika Saraogi on the show! A visionary, Avantika is manufacturing PLA from sugarcane at BCML, where she is the executive director. She doesn't only oversee PLA production but also heads the entire...
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Around the World of Packaging Nov '25 with Alex Moore
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our…
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#90 This Artist is CLEANING the Planet with Benjamin Von Wong
Hello, hello! In this episode, Benjamin Von Wong shares his journey from a traditional upbringing to becoming an environmental artist and activist. He reflects on the influence of his parents' stable lifestyle, his unexpected path into photography, and his transition into environmentalism.…
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Around The World of Packaging with Alex Moore
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our…
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#89 Transforming the Future of Compost with the Italian Stallion, Frank Franciosi
Hello, hello! Join us today for a long awaited, incredible conversation with Frank Franciosi, former executive director of the US Composting Council, as he shares his vision for transforming waste management. Discover why "trash that's separated is good trash" and how composting can create jobs…
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#88 Zip Tied to Sustainability: Protests & Packaging with Caroline DeLoach
Hello, hello! This week Ved speaks with Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability at Atlantic Packaging, as she shares her journey from a college protester zip-tied to the White House fence to a leader in sustainable packaging. Caroline discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her passion for...
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#87 From Forests to Finance with David Walker
Hello, hello! Join us today for an informative, exciting conversation with David Walker, founder and partner at Kauri Capital, as he shares his journey from the forest industry to sustainable finance. In this episode, David delves into the challenges and opportunities within the biomaterials...
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Around The World of Packaging with Alex Moore
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our…
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#86 Altering the Eco: A Sweet Path to Sustainability with Keith Bearden
Hello, hello! Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable chocolate with Keith Bearden, the visionary behind Alter Eco. Keith shares his journey of transforming the chocolate industry through innovative practices and a commitment to sustainability. Discover how Alter Eco navigates…
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#85 Art & Activism: Tackling Plastic Pollution with Dianna Cohen
Hello, hello! Join us as Dianna Cohen, CEO and co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, shares her journey from aspiring biologist to activist. Dianna discusses the health risks of plastic, emphasizing that "health has always been the key" in her work. She highlights the importance of...
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Around the World of Packaging with Alex Moore
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our…
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#84 Biodynamic Roots to Eco-Friendly Solutions with Sigrid Svedberg
Hello, hello! Join us for our latest interview as we explore the world of sustainable innovation with Sigrid Svedberg, co-founder of EVLR International. Raised in the ecological farming landscapes of northern Sweden, Sigrid's journey from engineering to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions…
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#83 Organically Understanding Value with Sunder Balakrishnan
Hello, hello! On this episode of Good Garbage, we are joined by Sunder Balakrishnan, General Manager of NatureTec India. This conversation delves into the world of biopolymers, exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. From the intricacies of sourcing biopolymers in India to...
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Around the World of Packaging July '25 with Alex Moore
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Never miss an episode by following us on all our…
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#82 The Impatient Entrepreneur: Lessons from Alvin Lim
We're very excited to share this incredibly insightful conversation with the CEO and Founder of NBCo, Alvin Lim, as he shares his journey from growing up in Singapore to becoming a successful entrepreneur in sustainable... packaging. The anecdotes about his sheer determination and impatience to...
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#81 USDA and the World of Biopolymers with William Orts
Our guest for this episode, William Orts, is someone we've been trying to get on the show for a while, and we're so glad we persevered. The work he's doing with USDA-ARS as the Research Leader in their bio-products division goes to showcase the remarkable progress that can be made when driven...
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#80 Packaging That's Compostable and “Tastee” with Marie Eric
When we interacted with Tastee Tape Founder, Marie Eric at the Rethinking Materials Summit in London, we knew she'd be the perfect guest for our show. And we're so glad she agreed! With an educational background in biomolecular engineering and a spark to challenge the status quo of food wrapping,...
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Around the World of Packaging May and June '25 with Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Learn more 🌱 BPI CalRecycle Update 🌱 FSSAI rPET...
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#79 The Intersection of Curiosity and Sustainability with Kelly Williams
Environment day at Good Garbage couldn’t have been greener! 🌳 In today’s episode, GreenKey Group co-founder and fellow podcaster, Kelly Williams brings in his unique expertise in the field of sustainable packaging. We discuss his early influences, the challenges and lessons learned in the...
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#78 Rethinking Materials with TerraSafe's Scott Bolin
What a month it has been for the Good Garbage Podcast team! The team attended the Rethinking Materials Summit in London and we’re still not over how incredibly insightful the whole experience was! The Summit gave us a chance do one of those rare in person recordings with Scott Bolin, the founder…
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#77 Building a Brand with a Purpose with Pacha’s Maddie Hamann
The Good Garbage team is always excited to have a guest give us a customer’s perspective on sustainable packaging, and that’s what we have for you in this episode! Maddie Hamann is the co-founder of Pacha, a gluten-free organic bread. Their ingredients are sourced from regenerative agriculture…
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#76 Masterclass: Pitching Greentech Businesses with Simone Schuppan
For years, Simone Schuppan incorporated smalls habits in her daily life for adhering to a more sustainable lifestyle - whether it be using public transport or avoiding single use plastic. Little did she know though that her work would also become all about sustainability! When the pandemic hit…
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Around the World of Packaging Mar '25 with Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
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#75 Sustainable Packaging in Eastern Europe with Angela Ivanova
It took 75 episodes for us to get someone from Eastern Europe, and we couldn't have asked for a better representative! Angela Ivanova, the co-Founder & CEO at LAM'ON, is a Bulgaria based entrepreneur who is working along with Gergana Stancheva and Philip Ublekov to create a bio-based and...
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#74 Elevating Sustainable Packaging with Rich Cohen
Hello, hello! From a software engineer to the founder of a compostable packaging company, the story of Rich Cohen, our guest for this episode is the stuff of biopics! An environmentalist and problem solver at core, Rich was traveling on his sabbatical when he realised that plastic had reached…
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Around the World of Packaging Feb '25 with Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
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#73 Deconstructing Biochemistry in Packaging with Evan White
Hello, hello! Are you ready to geek out over biochemistry and compostable polymers with us? Well, you better be! Cause we have Dr. Evan White joining us to talk about the incredible work he’s doing as the Director of The BiosenaticSM Lab. This analytical lab is part of the University of Georgia's...
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#72 From Greenhouse Gas to Green Polymers with Molly Morse
Hello, hello! Here’s a riddle - What do Methane and Mangoes have in common? We’ll have to ask Molly Morse and find out! CEO and co-founder of Mango Materials, Molly is working to produce biodegradable plastics (PHA) made from waste biogas that are economically competitive with conventional...
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#71 Closures for a Cleaner Planet with Lars Sandberg
Hello, hello! We’re continuing strong in 2025 as we welcome the CEO of Blue Ocean Closures, Lars Sandberg in our second episode of this year! With a mechanical engineering background and a speciality in paper and pulp, Lars used his expertise in fibre to create cellulose bases closures. These...
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Around the World of Packaging Jan' 25 with Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
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#70 Certifiably Compostable with Susan Thoman
Hello, hello! We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to kick off the new year as we welcome 2025’s first guest Susan Thoman on our podcast! She brings with her 3 decades worth of wisdom and as the Managing Director of Compost Manufacturing Alliance, her insights in the field of composting and...
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#69 Bitten by the Sustainability Bug with Mounir Izallalen
Hello, hello! We’re joined by bug expert and patent machine Mounir Izallalen in this episode. An expert in microbiology and it’s applications to provide solutions to real life problems, he’s currently working on creating compostable food packaging solutions with Eastman’s brand Aventa. With...
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Around the World of Packaging Dec '24 with Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world. Hosted by Alex Moore & Nupoor Bansal
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, hello! We’re so excited to be here and embark on an enlightening journey with our fellow planet advocates - yes, we’re talking about you – to leave the earth cleaner! 💪🌏Tune in for engaging conversations around the evolution of the packaging industry as we scale up towards a more sustainable future 🌱Join us, in our endeavour to learn from our inspiring guests and get their insight on the pertinent (and our forever favourite) question – what does #GoodGarbage mean to you? ♻️✨Feedback? Collaboration requests? Guest recommendations? Hit us up at [email protected] ✍️
HOSTED BY
Pakka
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