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Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors presented by Atlantic PackagingAuthor: Cory Connors
Join industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers as we explore the future of packaging through the lens of sustainability. Hosted by Cory Connors, an industry expert with over 25 years of experience, and presented by Atlantic Packaging, the leader in innovative sustainable solutions, we dive into whats working (and whats not) from cutting-edge materials to circular design strategies that can reduce waste and protect our planet. Each episode blends real data, expert insights, and a dose of fun to help you stay informed and inspired. Whether you're in the packaging industry or simply passionate about sustainability, this podcast is your weekly go-to resource for making smarter, greener choices. Language: en-us Genres: Business News, Education, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Hills Pet Nutrition with Cody Loewen
Sunday, 23 November, 2025
In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Cody Loewen from Hills Pet Nutrition to discuss how innovative packaging solutions are driving both sustainability and cost savings. Cody shares his unconventional journey into packaging, the impact of data-driven optimization projects, and how supplier collaboration and new materials are helping Hills Pet Nutrition reduce plastic use, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve operational efficiency.Key Topics DiscussedCody’s background in chemical engineering and transition into packagingThe importance of supplier collaboration and shared sustainability goalsMajor savings and plastic reduction achieved through the MUST stretch film optimization program with Atlantic PackagingPallet pattern optimization: eliminating over 100,000 pallets annually, reducing storage and transportation needsThe Canopy™ program: replacing plastic shrink film with paper overwrap, reducing plastic use and enabling significant energy savings by shutting down heat tunnelsThe importance of life cycle analysis (LCA) to ensure true sustainability benefitsOngoing efforts to find alternatives for retort pouches and other multi-material packagingCollaboration and knowledge sharing with Colgate and other divisions to scale successful projectsThe value of pre-competitive collaboration in the packaging industryThe excitement and unpredictability of innovation in sustainable packagingResources MentionedMUST Stretch Film Optimization SystemCanopy™ Paper Overwrap SolutionHills Pet NutritionColgate-Palmolive Sustainability InitiativesContactListeners interested in learning more about Hills Pet Nutrition’s sustainability journey or connecting with Cody can visit hillspet.com or reach out via LinkedIn.Closing ThoughtsCory and Cody highlight the power of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement in sustainable packaging. They encourage industry professionals to seek out like-minded partners, embrace data-driven decision making, and remain open to new ideas that can benefit both business and the environment.Thank you for tuning in to Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors!Chapters00:00Introduction to Sustainable Packaging and Background01:49Innovations in Stretch Film and Cost Savings04:10Optimization of Pallet Usage for Sustainability06:56Exploring Canopy: A Shift from Plastic to Paper08:41Future Projects and Collaboration with Colgate11:47Looking Ahead: Exciting Developments in Packagingkeywords: sustainable packaging, Hills Pet Nutrition, Cody Loewen, stretch film, pallet optimization, Canopy, energy savings, environmental impact, packaging innovations, pet food packaginghttps://anewearthproject.com/collections/new-earth-approvedhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.
