Reducing Packaging Waste: Simple Steps for a More Sustainable Future with Elizabeth Corbett

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Corinna Bellizzi

Personal Journals, Earth Sciences, Society & Culture, Documentary, Science

5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Packaging waste accounts for around 40% of plastic waste around the world. Tens of millions of it go straight to landfills and their recyclability is simply ignored. Sustainable packaging expert Elizabeth Corbett is here to discuss what must be done to reduce our seemingly endless packaging waste. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, she presents innovative and greener solutions that could solve this alarming problem, from reusable containers to accessible refill systems. Elizabeth also discusses how consumers can contribute to boost the use of eco-friendly packaging and what must be changed in the federal government to finally solve the United States’ broken garbage system.

About Guest:

Elizabeth Corbett is leading a revolution in sustainable packaging, helping brands across cannabis, health & beauty, and consumer goods industries make their packaging smarter and greener. Over her 25+ year career, Elizabeth has built and led $100M+ sales teams, developed growth strategies, and designed packaging solutions for iconic brands like Estée Lauder, Starbucks’ Teavana, Privateer/Tilray, and Martha Stewart CBD, combining elegance with eco responsibility.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecorbett/

Guest Website: https://aeglobal.com/

Show Notes: Raw audio

The Alarming Statistics Of Packaging Waste - 02:05
Innovative Ways In Getting Rid Of Plastic Packaging - 06:08
Benefits Of Using Reusable Containers - 14:27
Rise Of Sustainability In Brand And Business Building - 20:23
Building Brands While Prioritizing Recyclability - 32:41
Insights On Novel Packaging Materials - 38:06
How The Federal Government Blocks Plastic Recycling - 40:27
Building A 100% Sustainable Organization - 43:31
Appreciating Durability And Prioritizing Reuse Of Goods - 46:10
Closing Words And Episode Wrap-up - 48:42

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Transcript

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0:00.0	I work with Colligan, who's one of the largest water filtration companies in the world.
0:04.1	And we have a whole brand new line that is actually in production right now that's going to be launched this year.
0:09.3	In the very first meeting, which was last January, there were two people from their ESG team in the room.
0:14.4	And five years ago, that would not have happened.
0:17.7	And the way that I would describe that is it's really table stakes.
0:20.6	Whenever we're meeting with a customer for the first time or on a new brand, our first question
0:26.2	is always, what's your sustainability directive?
0:28.9	What are your commitments?
0:30.0	And the good news is nine times out of 10, somebody already has that as they've already
0:34.5	got a standard.
0:35.5	They've already got that as part of their tenants.
0:37.4	That's new.
0:38.0	Five years ago, it wasn't that way.
0:40.0	Welcome to Care More Be Better, a podcast for people like you who care about the social
0:45.6	impact of conscious companies and everyday heroes.
0:49.4	Hear inspiring stories from those who put people in planet before profit and personal gain.
0:54.6	You'll learn how you can make a difference.
0:56.6	Vote with your dollars and get involved today.
0:59.5	Here's your host, Karina Belizei.
1:03.8	Hello and welcome to Care More Be Better.
1:06.5	Each week, I invite you to care more about a specific social or environmental issue so that we can create a better world together.
1:13.8	This week is no exception as we're going to dive into the world of garbage and not just any garbage.
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