Our first guest of March 2025 on The Good Garbage Podcast reminded us of why we do what we do. Why we continue to strive to create conversations and knowledge sharing to achieve our goal of leaving the planet cleaner.
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 even the most remote corners of the world. This is what led to him starting Elevate Packaging as a solution to this pervasive problem.
His unique perspective of looking at things on a macro circular level is what makes him truly stand apart!
Not only did his company make compostable packaging covering pretty much all the components from labels to tableware to gloves, but they also went on to partner up with Compost Stewardship Institute. This is to ensure their products end up in compost bins – where they belong – through their EPR takeback program.
So, tune in to hear about how he aims to eliminate a billion pounds of plastic annually and why he thinks the best thing for the planet would be for companies like his to go out of business!
Next up, we had Angela Ivanova from Bulgaria.
Fun fact: It took 75 episodes for us to get someone from Eastern Europe, and we couldn’t have asked for a better representative!
The co-Founder & CEO at LAM’ON, she is working along with Gergana Stancheva and Philip Ublekov to create a bio-based and compostable thermal laminating film.
Currently in the final stages of development, their film provides a sustainable alternative to commonly used plastic for paper and cardboard applications and packaging foils for garments, cosmetics, food and book covers.
Angela’s personal journey is an inspirational one – of someone who’s worked in the printing industry, sick and tired of the plastic she saw in and around her work, which eventually led to the environmentalist in her taking over and deciding to make a change.
Listen and learn!
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