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Packaging Today Show

The Packaging Today Show

Every week we dive deep into the latest packaging news and explain how it will impact your business. We make the boring task of hunting down the latest in packaging fun, and by "we" we mean: Evelio Mattos, host of Packaging Unboxd Adam Peek, host of People of Packaging Cory Connors, host of Sustainable Packaging podcast

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00:28:18

Will Aluminum Replace Plastic (or Glass)?

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/29

Aluminum is being called the champion of recyclable packaging but is it the right choice for your brand?In this episode of Packaging Today, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek debate whether aluminum is the future of sustainable packaging or just another overhyped material swap. From infinite recyclability and lower transport emissions to high production energy and bad consumer UX, we dive into the facts, myths, and use cases that matter in 2025.We cover:Where aluminum works (and why)Where it

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00:30:37

Colorado’s EPR Deadline: Why Brands Must Report Now

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/28

Today on Packaging Today, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek break down Colorado’s looming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting deadline—and why brands selling packaging, paper products, or foodware into the state need to act now.We’ll unpack:What the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) actually does.Why this July 31st deadline matters beyond Colorado.How your packaging data will be used to calculate next year’s Producer Fee Rate Schedule.And why reporting isn’t just a legal

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00:30:21

Brad Pitt’s Skincare Packaging: What He Got Right...

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/26

Brad Pitt’s skincare line Le Domaine just dropped new “sustainable” packaging and we’ve got questions.In this episode of Packaging Today, we break down the design decisions behind the reimagined bottles and jars: real wood caps, reduced glass weight, and a brand story steeped in French vineyards and circular luxury.But does luxury wood mean true sustainability?We ask:Is using real oak for a packaging lid actually better for the environment?What bin does a wooden cap go in, and what about the hidden

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00:22:45

What's Luxury Mooncake Packaging | Pack of the Week

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/26

A challenge based on the following items I found together at the side of the road this morning on my walk: 1) A smashed Dunkin' plastic cup marked "Drive Thru" and with a label indicating the order was no ice, original coffee, black, two additional espresso shots 2) An empty pack of sugar-free Trident gum3) An empty box of over-the-the counter anti-diarrhealWhat scenario would explain these three items being simultaneously thrown out a car window on a remote dirt road?

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00:30:52

Prince of Packaging Darkness: Ozzy's Greatest Packaging

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/26

This week on Packaging Today, Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors crack open the craziest packaging in the industry — starting with none other than Ozzy Osbourne. That’s right, we’re diving into the Prince of Darkness’s most iconic (and absurd?) packaging moments. Is it genius? Is it gothic glam? Or just a hot mess with foil stamping?Then we shift gears into our fan-favorite segment: Can We Solve It? — the fast-paced game show where your wildest packaging questions get tackled live. If we

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00:29:16

The Art of Shipping Food Beautifully

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/24

On this episode of Packaging Today, we’re digging into the delicious world of meal transport packaging — and how to do it without compromising presentation or sustainability. From elegant pie boxes that cradle your crust like couture, to clever inserts that keep your sauces, soups, and sides in check, we break down what it takes to ship food that actually arrives looking like food.Inspired by stunning concepts like this pie packaging, Evelio, Cory, and Adam discuss how designers can balance

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00:27:55

Plastic Rings Are Out, But Is This Any Better?

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/22

ALDI UK just announced a switch from plastic rings to Snap Pack tech for their own-label beer a move that claims to reduce packaging waste by over 100 tonnes per year. But is this really a sustainable upgrade… or just a new version of the same problem?In this episode of Packaging Today, Evelio, Adam, and Cory break down:What Snap Pack packaging is and how it worksHow it stacks up against traditional plastic rings and paperboard toppersThe trade-offs in recyclability, energy use, and user

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00:29:08

UV Tags, Hot Melt & Bali’s Plastic Crackdown /...

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/22

This week on Packaging Today, we’re serving up the packaging industry’s hottest developments—from adhesive trends to ocean cleanup efforts:🔥 Hot Melt Adhesives: Boon or Burden?With the global market now around $9–11 billion and growing at 4–5% CAGR, hot melts are booming across packaging for corrugated, e‑commerce, and more. But does “solvent-free” actually mean more plastic and more waste in your products?🔍 UV‑Tagged Plastic Packaging Hits ShelvesMarks & Spencer (and Aldi in Europe) are

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00:31:18

Why recycling these products isn't the answer

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/14

In today’s episode of Packaging Today, we’re diving into the shiny, guilt-washed world of recycled beauty packaging and asking the tough question: is this actually sustainable, or just another PR pump & dump?We unpack MOB & Credo Beauty’s collaboration with the Pact Collective to create the first-ever lotion pump made from recycled cosmetics packaging, much like Method did years ago with ocean plastics. This is an impressive feat built on 232 tons of waste, hundreds of retail collection

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00:28:29

Which Vanilla Packaging is the Most Vanilla?

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/14

This week on Packaging Today, it’s a vanilla face-off.In our Pack of the Week segment, we’re putting two pure vanilla extract brands head-to-head: Cook’s and Rodelle. One leans vintage apothecary with heritage typography and gold accents, while the other goes modern organic with crisp white space and botanical illustration.Which bottle tells a richer story?Which one whispers "premium" from the shelf without shouting?And—more importantly—what design cues are they using to justify your $12+

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00:29:14

Trash into Tylenol? Scientists Hack Plastic Waste

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/14

we dive into a story that sounds like science fiction but is very real: scientists are using genetically modified E. coli bacteria to convert plastic waste into paracetamol (acetaminophen). Yep your headache might one day be cured by yesterday’s packaging.We’ll break down:What it could mean for the future of packaging wasteWhether this is just a PR stunt or a real step toward circularityPlus, we cover the latest packaging news, from regulatory shakeups to design trends you need to know. Whether

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00:28:21

Can We Solve It? + This Week’s Packaging Headlines

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/10

Evelio, Adam, and Cory take on your biggest packaging challenges. You send the questions, and we give you the solutions, unless we can’t, in which case... you win a free shirt.We’ll also break down the week’s most important (and weirdest) packaging news, from surprising innovations to eyebrow-raising policy moves.Expect:Real answers to real packaging problemsHot takes on the latest headlinesPackaging trivia, tangents, and occasional geniusWhether you’re a designer, buyer, or just trying to

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00:37:53

Casalú’s Packaging Is Disrupting the Rum Game

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/09

sit down with the founders of Casalú, the bold rum spritz brand making waves across the U.S. beverage scene. We go beyond the can—into the design, branding, and cultural storytelling behind one of the most exciting ready-to-drink (RTD) brands in the market today.Casalú is more than just a drink—it’s a statement. We’ll talk packaging innovation, sustainability choices, can design, and materials, plus the brand’s origins and the latino hustle behind building something fresh in America. Expect real

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00:26:00

The Packaging You Keep, and Why?

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/09

In this episode of Packaging Today, Cory Connors, Adam Peek, and Evelio Mattos unpack the popular (and slightly concerning) trend of people who refuse to throw away packaging, yes, even years later. Inspired by a recent VegOut article claiming that hoarders of boxes possess “unique traits,” we ask the real question: Should packaging be designed to be kept… or recycled?We break down:The kinds of packaging people actually keep (and why)Personal stories of packaging we still have (and can’t

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00:25:46

Will Trump’s Bill Break Packaging?

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/07/02

In this episode of Packaging Today, we unpack the implications of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and how it could reshape the U.S. packaging industry—and ripple out globally. From tariffs and deregulation to reshoring and policy shifts, we break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what every packaging buyer, designer, and supplier should be watching.🇺🇸 The Pros:Boost for domestic manufacturing?Potential acceleration of automation and AI in U.S.-based production linesFavorable tax incentives for

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00:31:07

IKEA Ditches Its Plastic Bags & Maine Changes EPR

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/06/30

Today on the Packaging Today Show, we’re diving into two massive shifts in the world of packaging—one corporate, one legislative—and what they signal for your next packaging move.🧰 Segment 1: IKEA’s Tiny Bag, Big ImpactYou’ve probably never thought twice about the little plastic baggie of bolts and screws in your IKEA furniture box—until now. IKEA is replacing those fitting bags with paper-based alternatives made from wood production waste. Sounds simple, right? But this change could cut 1,400 tons

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00:20:49

Bones Coffee Company / Pack of the Week!

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/06/27

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for Pack of the Week on the Packaging Today Show. Today we crack open the wildly illustrative, brand-extending, and licensing-heavy coffee packaging from Bones Coffee Company.From Star Wars to SpongeBob to mint-chocolate aliens, these packs are more than just loud—they're a masterclass in storytelling and shelf disruption. But is all this surface-level charm hiding some missed opportunities in material choices and sustainable decisions?🎯 In this episode:How

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00:30:17

Can We Solve It with SmartSolve

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/06/25

In today’s episode of Packaging Today Show, we hit the aisle and the inbox.First, we’re breaking down real packaging pulled from the shelf—what nailed it, what failed it, and what we’d change to make it stand out. Then it’s time for everyone’s favorite packaging game show: Can We Solve It?Listeners submit their real-world packaging problems, and if we can’t crack it live on the show, they win the coveted “Packaging Is My Love Language” T-shirt. Spoiler: today’s question stumps us in the best

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00:29:53

Microplastics - Real Talk

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/06/24

You won’t believe how much plastic you eat every single day—no, really. In this episode of Packaging Today, we break down two groundbreaking studies exposing the micro- and nanoplastics that contaminate your food through normal packaging use.From chopping boards to bottle caps, deli wraps to canned fish—plastic is shedding into our meals more than ever. But what’s really new here? And how does it compare to everything we’ve already feared?We’ll discuss:New research from the Food Packaging Forum and

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00:28:25

Storytelling in Package Design

Packaging Today Show ·

2025/06/23

In today’s episode of Packaging Today, we’re mixing a bit of news, innovation, and viewer-submitted design to give you a full spectrum of what’s hot—and what’s maybe not—in packaging.Breaking News — State-Level EPR Laws Are HereWe dig into the Food Safety Magazine article detailing the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws across California, Maine, Washington, and beyond. These new rules could hit every link of the food and beverage supply chain, from brand owners to importers. But

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