Big Ideas

37 Episodes

1. Episode #37: Strengthening recycling systems for PET packaging circularity

   Published: 5/17/2023
2. Episode #36: The journey towards a circular economy with Jeremy Wallach

   Published: 10/18/2022
3. Episode #35: The essential role consumer participation plays in recycling

   Published: 6/29/2022
4. Episode #34: Turning commitments into actions: advocating for and building a circular economy for plastics

   Published: 1/11/2022
5. Episode #33: “We won't recycle our way out of the issue of plastic pollution.”

   Published: 12/14/2021
6. Episode #32: Embracing sustainability: Growing investor interest in environmental and social governance is driving change for the packaging industry

   Published: 11/30/2021
7. Episode #31: Empowering the next generation of packaging professionals with Michigan State University

   Published: 10/21/2021
8. Episode #30: ‘Rethinking Recycling’ with McKinsey.org – lessons from an Argentinian pilot project

   Published: 6/24/2021
9. Episode #29: Consumer engagement – an essential part of recycling infrastructure

   Published: 5/14/2021
10. Episode #28: Reusable packaging and waste reduction can help curb plastic waste

    Published: 1/27/2021
11. Episode #27: Finance plays a crucial role to catalyze environmental actions

    Published: 11/13/2020
12. Episode #26: Behavior and infrastructure; you can’t change one without the other in waste management

    Published: 7/28/2020
13. Episode #25: Recycling and design for recycling is right at the forefront of what we do

    Published: 7/13/2020
14. Episode #24: Fairtrade works because it’s trade, not aid

    Published: 5/15/2020
15. Episode #23: Bans remove the opportunity for people to make informed choices.

    Published: 3/20/2020
16. Episode #22: Look at every home as a consumer-to-business opportunity

    Published: 3/3/2020
17. Episode #21: Circular business models can unlock $4.5 trillion of economic value.

    Published: 2/14/2020
18. Episode #20: Packaging is a strategic pillar in Henkel’s overall sustainability strategy

    Published: 1/9/2020
19. Episode 19: The purpose of scenario planning is to consider what may be over the horizon

    Published: 9/5/2019
20. Episode #18: It’s time to work together and end plastic pollution. We can do it, today.

    Published: 8/1/2019