Josh Becker LinkedInSpecright and Packaging InfoMeyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBookSupplyCaddy.comBuy Packaging Peeks Kids bookSponsor information!If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Prepare your company for the world of EPR laws and be the sustainability hero! Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!SupplyCaddy is welcomed on as the latest packaging podcast sponsor! SupplyCaddy is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of packaging and disposables for the foodservice industry. With headquarters in Miami, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, SupplyCaddy is able to provide high-quality, affordable products for restaurants, chains, and foodservice brands globally. For more information, visit SupplyCaddy.com.Want to buy labels or folding cartons from Meyers? Let's connect up!Show notes by Deciphr.ai…apologies for any errors!About The Guest(s): Josh Becker is the Bakery and Confection Segment Manager for Harpak-Ulma, a provider of primary packaging solutions. With a background in engineering and experience in various roles within the packaging industry, Josh is responsible for growing Harpak-Ulma's footprint in the bakery and confectionery segments.Summary: Josh Becker, the Bakery and Confection Segment Manager for Harpak-Ulma, discusses the role of packaging equipment in sustainability efforts. He emphasizes the importance of considering the entire supply chain and reducing waste at every step. Josh also highlights the need for early involvement of equipment manufacturers in sustainability initiatives to ensure compatibility with new packaging materials. He shares examples of sustainable features in Harpak-Ulma's equipment, such as a vertical bagger with a "tight bag" feature that reduces air in the package, allowing for more efficient shipping and reduced waste. Josh concludes by discussing the challenges of balancing sustainability with consumer demands for variety and attractive packaging.Key Takeaways:* Packaging equipment plays a crucial role in sustainability efforts by reducing waste and increasing efficiency.* Early involvement of equipment manufacturers is essential to ensure compatibility with new packaging materials.* Sustainability should be approached holistically, considering the entire supply chain and reducing waste at every step.* Balancing sustainability with consumer demands for variety and attractive packaging is a challenge in the industry.Quotes:* "No manufacturer today wants to run less products tomorrow to be more sustainable. They want to run more products and be sustainable."* "If you can create less waste at every step in your process, you're going to be more sustainable."* "No one wants an empty shelf, but a lot of times an empty shelf might mean less waste."* "Sustainability might be on the attractiveness of the package to drive more consumers for the product." Get full access to Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek at www.packagingisawesome.com/subscribe