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No, reusables are not just single-use items with a QR code slapped on to encourage reuse! True reusability starts with intentional design right from the beginning.
That’s exactly why it’s so valuable to learn from Annie Legroulx, Director of Innovation at Cambium, based in Montréal. With her expertise in designing and distributing eco-friendly takeout solutions, she has firsthand experience navigating the challenges of transitioning from single-use to reuse systems.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
Why eco-design must balance standardization with adaptability for different food applications.How a local supplier can play a key role in overcoming challenges such as condensation, traceability, and procurement hurdles.And what a well-thought-out end-of-life approach should involve, whether your packaging is recyclable or compostable.I admire Annie’s dedication to collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address real-world needs. Her pragmatic and grounded view of reuse—as part of a necessary transition that still leaves room for certain single-use applications—feels refreshingly practical and actionable.
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The initial burning question came from Evelio in episode 29 “The impact of eye-catching packaging design as well as hidden structural design”: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep29-user-experience-structural-design-luxury-tertiary Check out the result of Annie’s Apple Packaging Reuse project “White Box Lab” on this instagram account she had created for it: https://www.instagram.com/whiteboxlab/ Annie loved the series with Mme & M Recyclage: feel free to listen to them as well in episodes 28, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 and 43.One of Cambium's main partners is an organization dedicated to the eco-responsible transition of cafes and restaurants and is called “La vague”: https://www.la-vague.ca/. Some other partners mentioned:Retournzy: https://retournzy.ca/ Ecocup: https://www.ecocup-quebec.ca/fc/service/shipping-returns/ Bopaq: https://bopaq.com/ Cupko: https://cupko.ca/ Cano: https://www.canocompany.com/ We also mentioned episode 12: “When cups initiate a reusable ecosystem to take the waste out of takeout” with Cody Irwin of ShareWares: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep12-reusable-cup-takeout You are also encouraged to check the numerous webinars and content on Sustainable Packaging Coalition (https://sustainablepackaging.org/) of GreenBlue and on Ellen MacArthur Foundation with their initiative “Scaling Returnable Packaging” (https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/scaling-returnable-packaging/overview).WHERE TO FIND ANNIE AND CAMBIUM?
The Cambium Distribution website with a focus on their reusable page: https://cambiumdistribution.com/cambium-reutilisable/ in French and https://cambiumdistribution.com/en/cambium-reutilisable/ in EnglishPress release about this reuse project: https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/cambium-la-vague-reusable-containers/?cf-view LinkedIn of Annie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-legroulx/ Annie Legroulx website for her “Sustainable Packaging and Circular Design Consultancy”: https://www.dringdring.ca/ABOUT ANNIE LEGROULX FROM CAMBIUM DISTRIBUTION
Annie is a product designer specialized in eco-design and circular economy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Environnemental Design from the University of Quebec in Montreal.
Entrepreneur, lecturer at the University of Montreal for over 10 years and sustainability consultant, Annie’s expertise in sustainable packaging design and waste management have lead her to advise businesses, organisations and cities on a wide range of waste reduction initiatives over the years.
Currently, she is Director of Innovation, Sustainability Consultant and co-owner at Cambium Distribution, a Montreal-based company specialized in the design and distribution of sustainable packaging solutions. Her latest project at Cambium has been developing a range of reusable containers specifically designed to scale reusable packaging in the foodservice industry.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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INTRODUCTION
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of the following three questions, then this episode is for you!
How can you eliminate toxicity and waste from your facilities and products?How can you uncover value and opportunities in the threats and challenges you face, from material extraction and processing to disposal?What do you still need to learn to truly embrace a shift toward a more circular economy?We’re diving into these questions with my guest, Paul Foulkes-Arellano, co-author of the book Materials & Sustainability: Building A Circular Future. If books open windows to the world, then let’s leaf through one that reveals a new view of sustainable materials and manufacturing.
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we unpacked the meaning of sustainability ;we compared terms like virgin materials vs. waste materials, procurement vs. management, carbon emissions vs. water crisis, and many others that shed light on crucial issues ;and we brought fresh perspectives, even starting with some thought-provoking quotes.As you’ll see, we approached this content with the playful curiosity of children jumping into a pile of colorful leaves, leaving you to grab the one idea that resonates most.
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Paul is on the advisory board of Restalk, an agri-waste packaging company, based in USA: https://www.restalk.org/ Musthad, a SaaS platform for circular fashion end-of-life solutions, based in Italy: https://www.musthad.com/ Paul is a non-executive director of Sparxell, a company making metallic and pearlescent pigment from cellulose, based in UK: https://sparxell.com/ Previous episodes mentioned in this conversation:The first one with Paul in September 2022 in episode 27 titled “Plant-based feedstocks and innovations for absolute circular packaging!”: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep27-plant-based-circular-regenerative-innovations For the “Certification Spotlight, Truth and Trap” series, check episodes 47, 48 (FSC), 49 (PEFC), 51 (Reuse), 52 (Green Dot), 53 (Triman), 54 (Moebius logo), 55 (Ok Compost) and 56 (ISTA) of the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast: https://www.look4loops.com/podcast Episodes 22 and 32 with guests from Canopy, echoing the words of Neva Murtha (Next‑Generation Solutions Issues Specialist at CanopyPlanetand) in the book.Episode #34: “Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?” with Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet : https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platform Episode #57: “Biodesign: How are brands navigating the regenerative materials market?” with Ana Beatriz Alves of Tocco : the burning question of this episode comes from Ana: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep57-biodesign-platform-regenerative-materials-suppliers-brands-marketplace The burning question of Paul in episode 27 was answered by Alejandra Laclette of PlanetArk in episode #42: “Better communicate with obvious recycling labels”: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep42-recycling-label-bin-campaigns-communication Jan Dell from Last Beach Cleanup in California : interviewed in the book and heroes of PaulQuote: “It is NOT about resources management, it’s actually about human management for the benefit of the land” (Erin Matariki Carr, a leading Indigenous legal scholar and Rights of Nature activist in Aotearoa (New Zealand) < https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bioneers_through-colonization-hyper-capitalism-and-ugcPost-7207397010499338241-5Yp9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop < https://bioneers.org/claudia-pena-and-erin-matariki-carr-on-reconnecting-with-the-earth-and-each-other/?utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=2024_media_hub Recommended book : “Environment and Economy, 2nd edition” Scott Cato, Molly, Dec 2021, 2nd ed. London: Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group. 320 p. (Introductions to the Environment)The movie “Citizen Kane” has been mentioned because it is inspired by William Randolph who we quoted in this interview about the woodland destruction.WHERE TO FIND PAUL AND HIS BOOK?
Paul Foulkes-Arellano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfoulkesarellano/ Circuthon website: https://circuthon.com/ “Materials & Sustainability. Building A Circular Future”, Paul’s co-written book with Julia L Freer Goldstein: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003409267/materials-sustainability-paul-foulkes-arellano-julia-freer-goldsteinABOUT PAUL FOULKES-ARELLANO FROM CIRCUTHON
Paul Foulkes‑Arellano is the founder of circular economy consulting business Circuthon Consulting, where he advises global brands and bioeconomy start‑ups.
He co-wrote the book “Materials & Sustainability. Building A Circular Future” with Julia L Freer Goldstein, published in April 2024.
His areas of expertise are raw materials, packaging, apparel, and footwear. His particular focus is NextGen fibers, biomaterials, and novel material development.
Paul sits on the advisory boards of alternative fiber producer, ReStalk, and textile upcyclers, Must Had. He is a non‑executive director at cellulosic pigments specialist Sparxell. Paul runs two non‑profit initiatives: The Circular Footwear Initiative and The Circular Fashion Initiative.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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What actions can a city like Paris take to eliminate single-use plastic? How do urban economic actors become key players in reduce, reuse, and refill initiatives? And could the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics serve as an extra motivation?
Join us as Justine Laurent, Managing Director of Circulab, explains the operational and relational support necessary for such transformative changes.
Get ready to be inspired by global strategies and numerous examples, such as free-water fountains, collaborations with reuse initiatives, and incentives and certifications for economic players to help reshape our cities and villages by significantly reducing plastic use!
Before we delve into the ongoing changes with our guest, I can’t resist sharing some freshly revealed data with you.
Did you know that thanks to its zero single-use plastic ambition, Paris avoided 41 tonnes of plastic – the equivalent of 2.5 Parisian buses – in 2023?Did you know that more than 1,000 shops display a sticker indicating that anyone can freely fill their water bottle from their tap?And finally, did you know that – for the first time and due to its determination to make a difference – Paris secured around 200 soda fountains instead of bottles from the historic partner of the Games for the main festivities?Curious to know how all this became possible? This episode is for you!
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“Towards a global treaty to end plastic pollution: The Fifth United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a historic resolution in March 2022 with a view to negotiating, by the end of 2024, a global treaty to combat plastic pollution which is legally binding and based on a comprehensive approach covering the entire life cycle of plastics”: https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/03/1113142Check the Guidelines and Toolkits fromthe Ellen MacArthur Foundation; the webpage “Designing out plastic pollution” https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/plastics/overviewand the Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE) of the PNUD: “Policy brief: Circular Design of Plastic Products, 2024” https://www.unido.org/sites/default/files/unido-publications/2024-04/GACERE%20Policy%20Brief%20-%20Circular%20Design%20of%20Plastic%20Products.pdf < https://www.unep.org/gacereLink to the workshop on "Scaling up circular design for plastic products" hosted by Circulab on behalf of GACERE on Monday the 15th April 2024 at the the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF in Brussels: https://wcef2024.com/sessions/ws7-scaling-up-circular-design-for-plastic-products/Check the “Wilde Waste audio clip” series of the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast, in collaboration with Mme & M Recyclage: episodes 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, as well episode 28 about “The good, the bad, and the ugly of recycling”.The Legacy Program: the “Plan heritage et durabilité” of Olympics in Paris: https://olympics.com/fr/paris-2024/information/plan-heritage-durabiliteParis’ ambition in French: https://www.paris.fr/pages/paris-ville-sans-plastique-jetable-d-ici-2024-6931 and more information in English on this page “Paris quickens pace to put an end to single-use plastic”: https://www.paris.fr/en/pages/paris-steps-up-the-pace-to-put-an-end-to-single-use-plastic-27473Ep 45: “The single-use plastic legislation: Is ban starting a shifting conversation?” with Colienne Regout of Look4Loops: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep45-single-use-plastic-legislation-banIn French: the network’s website, “Le Pari(s) du Zéro Plastique”: https://pariszeroplastique.fr/The map with 1.200+ free fountains available in Paris: https://fontaine.eaudeparis.fr/To be part of the zero plastic directory special for the Olympic and Paralympic Games: https://zerop.softr.app/zero-plastic-paris-directory >> https://airtable.com/app5sya90CdK35s9Q/pagLMLqYJAdWtGvAk/formThe initiative “Je choisis l’eau de Paris”: https://www.eaudeparis.fr/ with some fun videos https://www.eaudeparis.fr/ici-je-choisis-leau-de-parisThe app shows where to find free water on tap in different regions of the world: https://freetaps.earth/Example of an “ugly” reusable cup to motivate people to return it, instead of keeping it! “Moche” means “ugly” in French: https://www.le-mosh.com/concept-mosh/Ep 36: “The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?” with Célia Rennesson of Réseau Vrac & Elsa Bortuzzo of Yokoumi: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep36-bulk-network-packaging-free-products-consumersThe post of Clara Pasquier (Justine’s colleague) about the calculator that will help quantify the concrete impact of single-use plastics avoided by many economic actors in the City of Paris: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clarapasquier_plastiquezeroplastique-plasticfreeparis-drinktapwater-activity-7198585850115325953-VF4Q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopJustine interviewed, in English, some international testimonials for the City of Paris:Constance Steenkamp-Faaij, City of Amsterdam, The Netherlands: “The city of Amsterdam promises an “Amsterdammertje” bottle to do without plastic bottles”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QcNU-rULFACouncilmember Sophie Hahn, City of Berkley, California USA: “The city of Berkeley is eliminating single-use plastic in its restaurants”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vh2wZw5WsA(in French) Sustainable development delegate Samira Dubart, City of Lausanne, Switzerland: “The city of Lausanne is pursuing a committed policy against plastic pollution of waters”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nba5VcgM_QUFor the data mentioned in the intro, check (in French) the 2023 report on the zero single-use plastic ambition of the City of Paris, shared by Lila Durix, Head of the “Single-use Plastics Release” mission:: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lila-durix-033254185_rapport-annuel-2023-zero-puu-ville-de-activity-7221074075442393088-A9Qj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopWHERE TO FIND JUSTINE AND CIRCULAB?
LinkedIn profile of Justine Laurent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/circulardesign/LinkedIn profile of Circulab: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearecirculab/mycompany/Circulab website: https://circulab.com/ABOUT JUSTINE LAURENT FROM CIRCULAB
Justine Laurent has been working for over 8 years to transform our economic models in line with planetary limits and the principles of the circular economy.
Graduated in innovation and international management, and after experiences in Chile and Spain, she helps professionals to understand the relationships and interdependencies between their products and services and their ecosystem, and to build models that are resource-efficient and adaptable to the challenges of the 21st century. She offers training, workshops, and strategic advice.
She is Managing Director of Circulab.
She is Head of Learning for the ESSEC Circular Economy Global Chair.
She is a podcast host at Radio Circulab.
She is a speaker and regular lecturer at various events and conferences.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Join us for an insightful interview with Beatriz from Tocco, a Paris- and Singapore-based company at the forefront of biodesign. Tocco is revolutionizing the industry with the world's first AI-enabled B2B marketplace for regenerative and low-carbon materials.
Their mission? To make it 10x easier and faster for brands to identify, benchmark, and procure cleaner materials, combating the plastics crisis head-on.
In this episode,
discover how Tocco acts as a bridge between suppliers and brands, providing comparable data on materials from their sources to their end of life;learn about the space they give to innovation, from lab stages to commercial success;and find inspiration in how they facilitate collaboration through transparency and trust.Finally, don't miss a peek into their five awards categories celebrating sustainability pioneers!
Tune in to meet the regenerative materials of a cleaner tomorrow, today!
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Suggested episodes from the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast (https://www.look4loops.com/podcast):The “Certifications Spotlight: Truths & Traps” series and the “Wild Waste” series (each audio clip is about one material and is created in collaboration with Mme & M. Recyclage)Episode 55: “[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 8] The OK Compost Certifications: Home & Industrial” with Love-Ese Chile of Regenerative Waste Labs https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep55-certifications-review-ok-compost-home-industrialEpisode 20: “How to grow your compostable packaging? Explore the wonder of mycelium!” with Meghan Olson of Ecovative Design https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep20-compostable-mycelium-mushroom-designThe burning question came from Frédérique Drouin of Myni in episode 46: “Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing” https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep46-non-toxic-products-water-free-tablet-reusable-bottlesEpisode 34: “Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?” with Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platformThe recommended sustainable packaging online course “Develop circular packaging solutions” https://circulab.academy/courses/develop-circular-economy-packaging/The suggested Biodesign readings:Book → John Dewey (2018). Experience and nature. Editorial: New York: Dover Publications.Book → Solanki, S. (2018). Why materials matter: responsible design for a better world. Munich: Prestel.MA Biodesign, Central Saint Martins → https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/textiles-and-materials/postgraduate/ma-biodesign-csmProject on Structural Colours→ Emotional Iridescence: A Living Colour by Célina Camboni @celinacamboniMA Biodesign @mabiodesign https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJ7V0guWXN/?img_index=1Book recommended by Beatriz: Schumacher, E.F. (1973). Small is beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered. New York, Ny: Harper Perennial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Is_BeautifulTocco’s specific links:Investor page > https://mk.tocco.earth/unboxing-investorsPavilions > https://mk.tocco.earth/unboxing-pavilionsMatterMind > https://tocco.earth/resources/Awards > https://mk.tocco.earth/unboxing-tocco-AwardsWHERE TO FIND TOCCO AND BEATRIZ?
The Tocco’ s website: https://tocco.earth/Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tocco.earth/Their LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toccoBeatriz LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-beatriz-alves-68a180113/ABOUT ANA BEATRIZ ALVES FROM TOCCO
Ana Beatriz Alves is a creative professional deeply entrenched in the realms of sustainable design and materials innovation. She graduated from University of Arts London: Central Saint Martins, with a Master's degree in Biodesign, Textile & Materials, where she explored the intricate relationship between design and environmental responsibility. With her current role as a Materials and Climate Founder Associate at tocco, Beatriz shapes the brand's design philosophy, regenerative design communication, and overall impact frameworks.
Beatriz’s material research was lately demonstrated through her Blue Yonder project, showcased at the Eindhoven Dutch Design Week 2022. Blue Yonder explored the potential of algae biodegradable plastics, highlighting innovative solutions to environmental challenges in design. The project was recognized by LVMH, and chosen as a shortlisted project for the Grand Prix LVMH MA biodesign in 2022.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Welcome, listeners, to another illuminating episode of our 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths & Traps' series! Today, we delve into the realm of ISTA certification, where packaging prowess meets transportation safety.
Join us, as I unravel the intricacies with our experienced guest, Victor Huart from Metropack. With a Ph.D. in packaging engineering and a decade-long tenure in an ISTA-certified laboratory, Victor brings unparalleled expertise.
We kick off by tracing ISTA's roots from its post-WWII inception to its global prominence today.Yet, what sets ISTA apart? It's not just about certification; it's about fostering a community committed to enhancing testing practices.But, as we explore its strengths, we can't ignore potential criticisms. Is ISTA's legitimacy ever questioned?And what does the future hold? Victor predicts a surge in transportation testing's importance amidst eco-design demands.So, whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, join us as we unlock the secrets behind ISTA certification and discover how it safeguards your products on their journey from A to B.
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Check the standards compliance for FDA https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfstandards/search.cfmISTA tests procedures: https://ista.org/test_procedures.phpIsta certification packaging: https://ista.org/getting_started_with_design.php#row-2Suggested previous episode: Episode #20: “How to grow your compostable packaging? Explore the wonder of mycelium!” with Meghan Olson of Ecovative Design: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep20-compostable-mycelium-mushroom-designWHERE TO FIND VICTOR HUART AND METROPACK?
His LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-huart-phd/The Metropack website for more information https://www.metropack.fr/ and in EN https://www.metropack.eu/ABOUT VICTOR HUART FROM METROPACK
Victor HUART is a Packaging Engineer, he graduated from ESIReims (ex ESIEC) in 2012, and has a PhD in Process Engineering, since 2016, specialized in transport safety and industrial risk.
During his research, Victor worked, among others, on the estimation of fatigue damage by spectral methods related to transport vibrations, and on the reduction of simulation time in the laboratory.
In 2015, he was awarded the IAPRI (International Association of Packaging Research Institute) Most Promising Research Award.
Today, he is in charge of the Research and Development department for the Metropack laboratory. He carries out scientific audits of distribution circuits and works with a team of PhD students on new methods of analysis and simulation of the physical and climatic constraints of said circuits.In parallel to his activity in lab, Victor is a publication referee in scientific journals such as Packaging Technology and Science, and a member of the AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation) packaging commission.
TO GO FURTHER:
Explore our website Look4Loops; Sign up for our online course "Develop circular packaging solutions"; Send your feedback or suggestions to the LinkedIn of your host Colienne Regout.PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Even my children know what compost is! But how do you determine what material goes into home and industrial compost? Can you explain what makes the difference and why it is important not to mix them up? What are the criteria to meet for biodegradation, disintegration, ecotoxicity and chemical characteristics?
Love-Ese Chile answers those questions in the 8th audio clip of the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series. She unravels the mysteries behind the OK Compost Certifications. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
their meaning,their application,their grey areas,and their pros and cons.Once again, you will feel the passion of my guest! Composting is one of those apparently simple subjects that leads to tireless conversation with Ese. In the context of April as Earth Month, this episode gives you the perfect opportunity to raise awareness on what we can and can’t bring back safely to the soil.
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TUV Austria Okcertification webpage: https://www.tuv-at.be/okcert/The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certification, the North America’s leading authority on compostable products & packaging: https://bpiworld.org/Episode #04: “How to consider biodegradation for your packaging?” with Love-Ese Chile: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep04-consider-biodegradationWHERE TO FIND LOVE-ESE CHILE and HER COMPANY?
Her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/love-ese-chile/Regenerative Waste Labs website: https://www.regenwastelabs.com/ABOUT LOVE-ESE CHILE from REGENERATIVE WASTE LABS
Dr. Love-Ese Chile is Managing Owner of circular waste research and consulting firm Regenerative Waste Labs. With her scientific background, Love-Ese has taken her expertise into the industry and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others. Recently named a 2024 Clean50 Emerging Leader, Love-Ese leads a team at the intersection of bioproducts, circular economy policy and organic waste recovery. She engages in projects to implement initiatives that add value to businesses and organizations that generate large volumes of organic waste. Love-Ese has worked with all levels of government, NGOs and businesses to facilitate action that drives the use and recovery of circular bioproducts within the Canadian economy.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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You've likely encountered a Möbius loop logo on the back of packaging. But do you know what it signifies in terms of recycling and material information?
This logo is the focus of our 54th episode, closely connected to the two preceding episodes. Together, they form a trio of audio clips under the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series, for which Anne-Laure has graciously joined us multiple times on the podcast. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,its application,its grey areas,and its pros and cons.Remember to also listen to episode 52 about the Green Dot (Point Vert) and episode 53 about the Triman logo!
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ISO 14021:2016 Environmental labels and declarations. Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling): https://www.iso.org/standard/66652.htmlEpisode #53: “[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 6] The Triman Logo” with Anne-Laure Bulliffon of Albumine: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep53-certifications-review-triman-logo-sorting-recycling-information-communicationEpisode #52: “[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 5] The Green Dot [Point Vert]” with Anne-Laure Bulliffon of Albumine: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep52-certifications-review-green-dot-point-vert-logo-epr-ppwr-recycling-contributionTo learn about what self-declaration claims are: Listen to episode #47: “[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 1] Introduction: The 3 Types of Environmental Declarations” with Anne-Laure Bulliffon of Albumine: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep47-certifications-review-environmental-declarations-iso-eco-labels-communicationEpisode #35: “[Wild Waste Audio Clip 2] The Aluminium” with Lise Nicolas and Enzo Muttini of M. & Mme Recyclage: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep35-wild-waste-material-recycling-aluminiumEpisode #33: “[Wild Waste Audio Clip 1] The Glass” with Lise Nicolas and Enzo Muttini of M. & Mme Recyclage: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep33-wild-waste-material-recycling-glassEpisode #43: “[Wild Waste Audio Clip 6] Paper & Cardboard” with Lise Nicolas and Enzo Muttini of M. & Mme Recyclage: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep43-wild-waste-material-recycling-paper-carboard2 articles on the fact that the European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): “EU negotiators reach provisional agreement on PPWR” by EUROPEN: https://www.europen-packaging.eu/news/eu-negotiators-reach-provisional-agreement-on-ppwr/, and “PPWR deal limits single-use plastics, mandates DRS, and enables consumer reuse” by Packaging Europe: https://packagingeurope.com/news/ppwr-deal-limits-single-use-plastics-mandates-drs-and-enables-consumer-reuse/11059.articleWHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?
Her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albulliffon/ Albumine, in France: https://albumine.fr/ Profil’Pack, in Canada: https://profilpackaging.com/ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE
As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.
On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts.
Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.
Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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What could possibly mean this logo featuring a little figure and arrows going against the clock's hands? What does it conjure up for you? Do we really need more pictos around information about sorting? What if I told you that it is actually mandatory, for now?
Anne-Laure is back on the airwaves of this podcast to delve into the enigma of the 'Triman' logo in this 6th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,its application,its grey areas,and its pros and cons.Follow us: After the Green Dot (Point Vert) in the previous episode, Anne-Laure will be back for the next one to dive into the Moebius logo!
HERE ARE SOME RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Episode #52: [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 5] The Green Dot [Point Vert] with Anne-Laure Bulliffon of Albumine: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep52-certifications-review-green-dot-point-vert-logo-epr-ppwr-recycling-contributionEpisode #47: [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 1] Introduction: The 3 Types of Environmental Declarations with Anne-Laure Bulliffon of Albumine: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep47-certifications-review-environmental-declarations-iso-eco-labels-communicationEpisode #42: Better communicate with obvious recycling labels with Alejandra Laclette of PlanetArk: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep42-recycling-label-bin-campaigns-communicationThe obligation to display TRIMAN signage and information on sorting procedures (application of article L. 541-9-3 of the Environment Code) in French >> “FAQ et frises sur le Triman et l'information précisant les modalités de tri” (https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/FAQ%20Triman%20et%20frises.pdf -
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Have you ever been skeptical about a green logo? This one won't help you much; it's a gem in its own right!
Luckily, we have Anne-Laure to clear things up, in just a few minutes, what you need to remember about it! Little hints: it has something to do with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, formerly PPWD, for Directive).
The “Green Dot” is the 5th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. This episode is very short and incisive. However, like the others, it unravels the mysteries behind one of the logos you find on the packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,its application,its grey areas,and its pros and cons.Spoiler alert: Anne-Laure will be back for the next two episodes, where we'll dive into the Triman logo and the Möbius logo, one after the other!
HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The European Directive 94/62/EC: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2022)734698EPR organisms mentioned:in France, there are 2 organisms: Leko and Citeo.in Quebec, you have Éco Entreprises Québec and, in the rest of Canada, you will find Multi-Material Stewardship Western or Circular Materials.WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?
Her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albulliffon/Albumine, in France: https://albumine.fr/Profil’Pack, in Canada: https://profilpackaging.com/ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE
As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.
On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmetics manufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts.
Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network of multidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.
Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbon footprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Have you ever wondered how to determine if a bottle is truly reusable? And if it is, what steps need to be taken both upstream and downstream to transform this concept into a practical reality? The significance of a Reuse logo extends beyond just the consumer – it holds relevance for producers, stores, collectors, and washing companies alike. Join us in exploring the reasons behind the necessity of a Reuse logo.
The “Reuse logo for bottles and more” is the 4th audio clip of the “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” series. Like the others, it unravels the mysteries behind one of the logos you find on the packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,its application,its grey areas,and its pros and cons.Spoiler alert: this one is still a young logo and fairly positive!
HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The website of Réseau Vrac et Réemploi (fusion between Réseau Vrac and Réseau Consigne): https://reseauvracetreemploi.org/ The website of ALPES CONSIGNE : https://alpesconsigne.fr/ The source to find members of France Consigne and the map of this national association which allows you to know where to return containers identified as reusable thanks to the logo: https://franceconsigne.fr/ The sources to find shops that collect reusable packages: https://www.reseauconsigne.com/cartographie/ The communication agency Atelier Kaboom: https://atelier-kaboom.com/ Previous episodes mentioned:Episode 46: “Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing” with Frédérique Drouin of Myni: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep46-non-toxic-products-water-free-tablet-reusable-bottles Episode 10: “A low-tech deposit system to expand zero-waste food businesses” with Marie Jemine of L’Empoteuse: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep10-low-tech-depositEpisode 8: “Ready to rock with zero-waste office canteens?” with Jérémie Lambin of Freddy met Curry: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep08-zero-waste-office-canteens Episode 50: “From single-use to reuse: Shaping the era of refillable packaging, starting with personal care products” with Jo-Anne Chidley of Beauty Kitchen and Reposit: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep50-single-use-reuse-refill-returns-service-cosmetics Episode 36: The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging? with Célia Rennesson of Réseau Vrac & Elsa Bortuzzo of Yokoumi: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep36-bulk-network-packaging-free-products-consumers Le Fourgon (a delivery system of returned drinks at home): https://www.lefourgon.com/ The website of the New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA): https://www.newreusealliance.eu/ The AGEC law: La loi anti-gaspillage pour une économie circulaire: https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/loi-anti-gaspillage-economie-circulaire LEKO: https://www.leko-organisme.fr/ CITEO: https://www.citeo.com/ The old 5 stars bottles for reuse: https://www.luckyfind.fr/annonces/122136-lot-12-bouteilles-a-etoile-annees-650-70 Article about Coca-Cola choices (Cash investigation from 2018): https://www.zerowastefrance.org/cash-investigation-sur-le-plastique-notre-decryptage/WHERE TO FIND CECILE FORGUE?
Her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Cécile-forgue-763a6b69/ABOUT Cécile Forgue from ALPES CONSIGNE
With her academic background as an engineer and her personal goal to reduce packaging waste, Cécile Forgue decided in 2019 to work on developing a reuse system, convinced that glass packaging can have a much better impact on the environment than currently with the recycling system they have in France. Therefore she joined a citizen movement around this topic and co-founded ALPES CONSIGNE in 2020. She is now really glad to see the reuse system grow and to notice that even eco-organisms seem to get into working order to make reuse a reality and the norms for the upcoming years. Packaging reuse has become a reality in the past few years in France and has beautiful days forward.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Imagine if competitive brands collectively adopted multi-use and standardized packaging.
Imagine products exclusively housed in reusable packaging displayed on every retailer's shelf.
Now, envision a seamless system where customers can return these refillable containers, ensuring their circulation for many years to come!
Well, this is already happening with pioneers like Jo-Anne Chidley, the co-founder of Beauty Kitchen, a sustainable, natural personal care brand, and Reposit, a packaging-as-a-service platform.
She shares a wealth of advice drawn from her experience in this episode! Get ready to learn about:
How certifications like Cradle-to-Cradle and B-Corp serve as excellent guidelines for improvement (as her company broke records in the European cosmetic industry).The significance of values such as partnerships, collaborations, and community in fortifying a reuse business model.The paramount importance of modularity in constructing long-term, viable solutions (illustrated using the example of washing infrastructure).Measurements to better disrupt single-use and plastic packaging, with some key environmental and sales impacts!I admire how Jo is defeating preconceived ideas, and how she is opening revolutionary horizons for reuse!
Here's my two cents if you get the chance to meet her: Don’t say no to Jo! Instead, inquire "How?" and be ready to roll up your sleeves!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Jo answers the question formulated in Episode 34: “Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?” with Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platform If you want to know more about the Bulk Collective concept, listen to episode 36: “The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?” with Célia Rennesson of Réseau Vrac & Elsa Bortuzzo of Yokoumi: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep36-bulk-network-packaging-free-products-consumersJo recommends reading Iain Banks, a Scottish sci-fi author.the Cradle to Cradle booksthe B Corp HandbookWHERE TO FIND JO-ANNE CHIDLEY AND HER COMPANIES?
The Reposit website: https://reposit.world/ The Beauty Kitchen website: https://beautykitchen.co.uk/ Jo-Anne Chidley LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jochidley/ABOUT JO-ANNE CHIDLEY FROM BEAUTY KITCHEN AND REPOSIT
Jo Chidley is a circular economy expert, chemist, herbal botanist, and co-founder of Beauty Kitchen and Reposit, the highest scoring B Corp in the UK beauty industry and the pioneering Packaging as a service for consumer products. Founded in 2014, Jo has set out to change the face of the beauty industry by creating the most effective, natural, and sustainable beauty products in the world, alongside changing the way we see our packaging for beauty and beyond.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Do you know where the paper and wood you use come from? What concrete guarantees do you have that a certified entity is not harming endangered species? What are the standards and the governance driving this certification body?
In this episode, Peter Wood lays out big pieces of answers on the table with a focus, this time, on the #PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).
It is the logical sequel to episode 48 devoted to FSC certification. They are both part of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio clips. They will all unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,its application,its grey areas,and its pros and cons.HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Episode 48: [Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 2] FSC, Forest Stewardship Council with Peter Wood of UBC as well: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep48-certifications-review-fsc-forests-logging-wood-paper An article that explains the problematic situation about logging in endangered species habitat: “B.C. allows logging in critical habitat of one of the province’s sole recovering caribou herds” https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-caribou-habitat-wood-river-basin/ Peter Wood mentioned wording from the (Canadian Standard Association) CSA’s SFM standards that get to the core of the problem, that the “standards” are ultimately up to the company. The actual wording of this is as follows (under “Assessing values, objectives, indicators, and targets”, page 72): “Management experience might show that previous targets were either easily met (resulting in more rigorous objectives) or impossible to meet (necessitating more realistic goals)”.Let’s note that we have learned that since Ecojustice launched the legal challenge, the CSA has decided to close this certification system. Teal Jones, the logging company that is facing the biggest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history, with more than 1,000 people arrested, is certified to CSA, and just posted this news on their website, indicating what is happening: https://tealjones.com/certifications Here is the website of the Competition Bureau Canada, a consumer fraud body that can help prevent false claims: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en An article about the Ecojustice legal challenge against the SFI: “Canada’s largest sustainable forestry program [SFI] accused of greenwashing”: https://biv.com/article/2022/12/canadas-largest-sustainable-forestry-program-accused-greenwashing For the real keeners, the full legal complaint can be viewed here: https://ecojustice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SFI-CB-Complaint-Final.pdf The PEFC website: https://pefc.org/WHERE TO FIND PETER WOOD?
His LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-66811128/ABOUT PETER WOOD FROM UBC
Peter has been working on issues related to forests and sustainability for over twenty years now, both within Canada and his home province of British Columbia, as well as overseas, in places like the Congo Basin and Borneo. He is currently a lecturer and coordinator with the Master of International Forestry Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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If I say: “logging, wood, and paper”? Would Ancient Forests and Indigenous People's rights come to your mind?
Do you know if and how far the Forest Stewardship Council is acting in protecting that? I am talking about the FSC certification that you can find on several packaging and more.
Off we go! It is time to go over it with a fine-tooth comb with our enthralling guest, Peter Wood.
FSC is the first of a series of “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps” audio clips. They will all unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging. Let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:
its meaning,its application,its grey areas,and its pros and cons.HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The PhD of Peter Wood that evaluates the changes that companies have to make in order to meet FSC certification: https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/17844/1/Wood_Peter_J_200906_PhD_thesis.pdfThe criteria for FSC in BC merged with the Canada-wide standard: https://connect.fsc.org/document-centre/documents/resource/181The very interesting expose: Alecci, Scilla. 2023. How auditing giant KPMG became a global sustainability leader while serving companies accused of forest destruction. https://www.icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/audit-firms-kpmg-environmental-sustainability-logging/Motion 65, the resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in September 2014: https://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/story/644/protecting-intact-forests-fscs-motion-65-getting-the-facts-straight/The book chapter of Peter Wood about the possible restriction of stopping logging and intact forest landscape: Nikolakis, W., & Wood, P. (2022). INTACT FOREST LANDSCAPES AND THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL. The Role of Business in Global Sustainability Transformations, 148. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364148308_Intact_Forest_Landscapes_and_the_Forest_Stewardship_CouncilThe 2 episodes in our Unboxing Your Packaging podcast with Canopy: Episode #32 with Valerie Langer, “Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions and products?” (https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep32-europe-canada-regulations-circular-solutions-collaborations) & Episode #22 with Lee-Ann Unger, “How to envision a sustainable future for the paper packaging supply chain?” (https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep22-sustainable-paper-supply-chain-protecting-forests)A highlighting YouTube video on the channel of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance with Ken Wu, “Old-Growth Forests vs. Second-Growth Plantations - The Differences”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp3iL72wy4A&t=4sAnother video with the same subject published on the Ancient Forest Alliance Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ancientforestalliance/videos/1852036138224298/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=NnVzG8WHERE TO FIND PETER WOOD?
His LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-66811128/ABOUT PETER WOOD FROM UBC
Peter has been working on issues related to forests and sustainability for over twenty years now, both within Canada and his home province of British Columbia, as well as overseas, in places like the Congo Basin and Borneo. He is currently a lecturer and coordinator with the Master of International Forestry Program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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INTRODUCTION
Have you ever wondered if the environmental claims or logos on your packaging were completely legit and adequate? Did you dive into it?
Welcome to our new series: “Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps”!
We'll unravel the mysteries behind the logos, certifications, and declarations you find on packaging.
What do they really mean? When and where are they applied? Do they sometimes conceal key information?We'll weigh their pros and cons and explore the added value for everyone in the value chain, including end consumers.
This series is the result of collaborations with experts who joined us with enthusiasm.
Whether you're in the packaging or packaged goods industry, these episodes aim to equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher what is too often put forward as foolproof guarantees.
Today, as an introduction to many audio clips to come – with a focus on a certification or a logo in particular –, I invited Anne-Laure Bulliffon to globally explain
the communication challenges of packaging environmental declarations, their different types, and what you can or can NOT say around them.HERE IS THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
The website of the International Organization for Standardization, where it publishes International Standards: https://www.iso.org/standards.html.WHERE TO FIND ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON?
Her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albulliffon/Albumine, in France: https://albumine.fr/ Profil’Pack, in Canada: https://profilpackaging.com/ABOUT ANNE-LAURE BULLIFFON FROM ALBUMINE
As an entrepreneur committed to ecological change, Anne-Laure founded PROFIL'PACK in Montreal in 2013 and ALBUMINE in Chambéry, France, in 2020.
On both sides of the Atlantic, the two agencies share a common mission: to enable food and cosmeticsmanufacturers to rethink their packaging systems in order to include their products in the virtuous circle of the circular economy, to reduce waste and ecological impacts.
Thanks to of her dual Franco-Quebec culture, she is keen to put her expertise and network ofmultidisciplinary collaborators in Canada and France to good use by creating a bridge of resources and innovation between the two countries. Anne-Laure is convinced that collective intelligence and access to innovation are the keys to a successful ecological transition.
Anne-Laure graduated from ESIREIMS in 2005 with a master's degree in packaging engineering. She specialized in change management and environmental diagnostic tools (LCA, carbonfootprint,...) and circular economy at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers in 2020.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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The product is the packaging’s reason for being! But what if we start to rethink products?
In this episode, we delve into the journey of MYNI, a company offering cleaning and personal care products concentrated in a water-free tablet.
With Frédérique, the general director of this innovative manufacturer, you will discover
how they tackle toxic ingredients, water usage, and CO2 emissions issues, all at once;how they eliminate the need for single-use plastics with wheat straw reusable bottles, but not only;and how they collaborate in B2B with all kinds of shops, from small refilleries to big brands.When Frédérique is sharing her experience, you can feel that she is driven by living in a healthier and cleaner environment. MYNI is a good example of how rethinking commonly used products could be paired with finding alternative packaging… and even other distribution systems.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The burning question came from Célia Rennesson of Réseau Vrac in Episode 36: The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep36-bulk-network-packaging-free-products-consumersCanada Goose was one of their B2B partnership named in this episode. Another partnership mentioned was with Mimi & August: https://mimiandaugust.com/ The Québec based company for their future packaging, BOSK: https://www.bosk-bioproducts.com/index.htmlThe “Sustainability Defined” podcast: https://sustainabilitydefined.com/WHERE TO FIND FREDERIQUE DROUIN AND MYNI?
The MYNI website: https://myni.ca/ Their Tik Tok page: https://www.tiktok.com/@mynicleaning Their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mynicleaning/ Their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Mynicleaning/ Drop a line to Frédérique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9rique-drouin-799714b6/ABOUT FREDERIQUE DROUIN FROM MYNI
Frédérique Drouin is a dedicated professional who began her career as a Chartered Professional Accountant. Throughout her professional journey, she has consistently demonstrated a deep concern for the environment and a strong desire to make a positive impact. It was this passion that led her to join MYNI, a renowned organization committed to fight single-use plastics, toxic ingredients and CO2 emissions by offering cleaning and personal care products concentrated in a tablet.
At MYNI, Frédérique is leading operations and is strongly involved in the supply chain management. She diligently works to implement efficient and eco-friendly processes within the company, ensuring that MYNI remains at the forefront of environmentally conscious business practices.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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If you have been in contact with single-use plastic items, and even use some of them along your value chain, this episode is for you!
Today’s textbook case is none other than the single-use plastic legislation!
Boring? Not at all if you sharpen your pencils well, now that the schools go back after summer. Let’s come back together with sensitive rules and critical thinking to be able to read between the lines!
How will we do that in this episode? Be ready to learn,
first, about the important role of legislation countering the inaction triangle,secondly, about the worldwide context of this single-use plastic legislation,and finally, about the 3 reasons why you shouldn’t make single-use plastic bans your new hobby horse… with a Canadian regulation as an exemplifying case study. The 3 points are:What are we talking about?Where does it happen?What if we shift the conversation to solutions?The ice on the cake? As a revision sheet, you will have some past referral episodes and a promo code for our “Develop Circular Packaging Solutions” online training… that might be helpful to set off decision processes to address those kinds of legislation and take the lead!
LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
We invite you to (re)listen to other episodes among others. Here they are in the order mentioned in this episode:Episode #34: “Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?” with Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platformEpisodes about materials: 37 about plastics, 39 about bioplastics and 41 about mass balance (which are all part of our Wild Waste Audio Clips Series) + Tipa (ep. 38), Lactips (ep. 40), Notpla (ep. 21) and Ecovative Design (ep. 20).Episodes about reuse: 6 with Loop, 8 with Freddy met Curry, 9 with LaSemo, 10 with L’Empoteuse, 24 with Re:Dish, 30 with Returnity, 36 with Reseau Vrac and Yokoumi, and more to come.Episode #12: “When cups initiate a reusable ecosystem to take the waste out of takeout” with Cody Irwin of ShareWares: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep12-reusable-cup-takeout Plastic waste in the United States - statistics & facts from Statista: https://www.statista.com/topics/5127/plastic-waste-in-the-united-states/#topicOverview The European Commission page about single-use plastic products (SUPs): https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/plastics/single-use-plastics_enThe humoristic video (from the European Commission) to discover the inconvenient truth about single-use plastics: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/plastics/single-use-plastics/eu-restrictions-certain-single-use-plastics_en# The French AGEC law (la loi Anti-Gaspillage pour une Economie Circulaire): https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/loi-anti-gaspillage-economie-circulaire “Historic day in the campaign to beat plastic pollution: Nations commit to developing a legally binding agreement”, United Nations Environment Programme (March 2, 2022): online here: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/historic-day-campaign-beat-plastic-pollution-nations-commit-develop The “Single-use Plastic Prohibition Regulations (SUPPR)” published by the Canadian federal government: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2022-138/ Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations - Technical guidelines from Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/managing-reducing-waste/reduce-plastic-waste/single-use-plastic-technical-guidance.html Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SOR/2022-138) on the Justice Laws Website of the Government of Canada: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2022-138/The Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation in BC: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0461_2023 More information on plastic waste prevention in B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=4729A52504704E94A74FC690C907D7F9Article “The 3 high stakes to drive circular packaging solutions. A Franco-Canadian perspective” by Anne-Laure Bulliffon and Colienne Regout: https://circulab.com/high-stakes-to-drive-circular-packaging-solutions/The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/plastics/overview The website of “Paris, a city without single-use plastic by 2024” https://www.paris.fr/pages/paris-ville-sans-plastique-jetable-d-ici-2024-6931 The grant “Plastics challenge: Advancing Reuse to Replace Single-Use Plastics” opened from September 12th to October 24th 2023 by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC): See https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/plastics-challenge-advancing-reuse-replace-single-use-plastics The Look4Loops interactive workshops: https://www.look4loops.com/workshops The direct link to the “Develop circular packaging solutions” online training, created by Look4Loops with the support of the Circulab Academy: https://circulab.academy/courses/develop-circular-economy-packaging/WHERE TO FIND COLIENNE?
Look4Loops, creating circular value: https://www.look4loops.com/services
Colienne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colienneregout/en
ABOUT COLIENNE REGOUT FROM LOOK4LOOPS
Businesses lead the way! As a true believer, Colienne Regout makes you rethink your packaging so you can adapt to future markets and spot business opportunities. Colienne helps organizations to improve their economic, social, and ecological impacts in Europe and Canada by optimizing the use of their resources and designing out the concept of waste. She started with facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility and with implementing Sharing Economy initiatives. As the founder of Look4Loops, she is now using the Circular Economy to enhance processes from the beginning until the end of their life cycles.
Besides operating changes in the field, education is a big part of what Colienne does: She is the host of this podcast, she created the ‘Develop Circular Packaging Solutions’ training, she sub-teaches at BCIT and she also facilitates workshops and serious games about climate change and the circular economy.
As a Circulab certified consultant, she benefits from shared knowledge and co-developed tools thanks to a community of over seventy worldwide colleagues.
Colienne also won the 2022 Business of the Year award «La Palme Bleue» from la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Have you ever grasped the limits of our take-make-waste system and tooled you up for solutions? What if you could do that by playing?
This episode is a summer special edition with Anne-France, the co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage. It is a workshop powered by collective intelligence to understand the issues of our existing global “linear” economy and the opportunities offered by the circular economy. In this interview, Anne-France explains with passion the Why, the How, and the What!
Since 2020, the success of the Circular Economy Collage has had a huge impact on participants. And, before taking a break from broadcasting new episodes during the summer, I wanted to leave you with a perfect activity to experience no matter where you are in the world!
It is a tool I enjoy using to educate toward impactful actions! And no later than a few minutes before I record this intro, a client told me that she was losing track of time because she was having so much fun with this playful and collective workshop. And I am pretty sure that will be your case very soon!
Ready to discover how the cards are already in your hands?
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Episode #36: «The bulk: How to free products and consumers from the packaging?» with Célia Rennesson and, Elsa Bortuzo, the other co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage but, in that interview, she is talking about her other work related to cosmetic in bulk: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep36-bulk-network-packaging-free-products-consumersThe burning question came from Sébastien Bregeaud of Notpla in Episode 21 «What if seaweed could solve the single-use plastic problem?»: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep21-seaweed-alternative-to-single-use-plasticThe other Fresk / Collages mentioned in this episode:Climate Fresk https://climatefresk.org/ or La Fresque du Climat https://fresqueduclimat.org/La Fresque du Plastique https://fresqueduplastique.fr/index.php/en/home-2/The Biodiversity Collage https://www.fresquedelabiodiversite.org/en.htmlWHERE TO FIND ANNE-FRANCE MARIACHER AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY COLLAGE?
https://www.lafresquedeleconomiecirculaire.com/ with the English section: https://www.lafresquedeleconomiecirculaire.com/internationalDrop a line to Anne-France on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-france-mariacher-economiecirculaire/Contact Colienne Regout directly if you are in Canada: https://www.look4loops.com/contactABOUT ANNE-FRANCE MARIACHER FROM THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY COLLAGE
Anne-France Mariacher’s career has evolved from roles in operations, supply chain, sourcing, and HR.
For the past 5 years, her focus has been on the Circular Economy. She is a consultant, affiliate professor at ESCP Business Schools, and co-founder of the Circular Economy Collage, a non-profit organization that proposes a fun and inspirational workshop to understand the environmental challenges we are facing and the possibilities brought by the Circular Economy.
She believes that to engage everyone toward the transition, we need to build a desirable future.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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INTRODUCTION
Who hasn’t already used a paper bag/cup instead of a plastic one? Is it a (false) good idea? This is a crucial question to bring in the middle of the packaging Wild West!
Luckily, in our series of «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips, Mr & Mrs Recycling captured the paper and cardboard lobbyists' arguments for you: Are wood fiber-based packaging really
made entirely from natural and renewable materials, lowering the carbon footprint,and reducing waste thanks to a good recycling system?In this episode, we also touch upon the questions about coating and food contact. So, would the paper be your «wanted» material or not?
We invite you to (re)listen to the other «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clips and balance the pros and cons of all the materials we have chased on the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast!
HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
«Food Chemical Safety. Contaminants» A volume in Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition >> Chapter 9 - Chemical migration from food packaging: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9781855734623500514Coating solution from Notpla: https://www.notpla.com/notpla-coating/The vapor phase deposition of aluminum on paper developed by Cilkoa: https://cilkoa.com/In this episode, we invite you to (re)listen to other episodes as well:Episode #22: «How to envision a sustainable future for the paper packaging supply chain?» with Lee-Ann Unger of Canopy: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep22-sustainable-paper-supply-chain-protecting-forestsEpisode #32: «Packaging: the best starting point for more circular solutions and products?» with Valerie Langer from Canopy among the 6 panelists: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep32-europe-canada-regulations-circular-solutions-collaborationsEpisode #21: «What if seaweed could solve the single-use plastic problem?» with Sébastien Bregeaud of Notpla and their algae-based coating: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep21-seaweed-alternative-to-single-use-plasticWHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
https://m-mme-recyclage.com/Their LinkedIn profiles:https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-mme-recyclage/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisenicolas/https://www.linkedin.com/in/enzomuttini/ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE
Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University.
They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database.
Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth.
They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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Have you already felt confused by a recycling label? What kind of end-of-life information did you get when your packaging is composed of three different components? Was choosing the right bin super crystal clear?
Get inspired by the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL), the National Recycling Week campaigns, and other initiatives with Alejandra from PlanetArk!
In this episode, she explains:
How to go further than what is ‘technically’ recyclable,How to avoid conflicting communication,& How to ease collaborative impact with all the stakeholders (including the councils as front liners, the companies, the schools, and the end-users).You will end up with a bunch of tips and tools to educate and implement! This interview covers a lot and we even touch on reuse and refill!
I enjoyed how Alejandra demonstrated the importance of evidence-based and trust in the system and their program.
LISTED REFERENCES, EXAMPLES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE ORDER MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW
GreenBlue with their «How2recycle» system in US: https://greenblue.org/work/how2recycle/The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) in UK: https://oprl.org.uk/The teacher toolkit/curriculum: https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/arl/arl_lesson_plansTheir youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@planetarktv including the song animated video «Check it! Before you Chuck it» and much moreThe initiative BehaviourWorks Australia (from Monash University): https://www.behaviourworksaustralia.org/The PlanetArk link with what worked best with BehaviourWorks Australia: https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/resources/resourcescouncilThe webinar about behavior changes with Jenni Macklin and Ryan Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8mU4THS97E&t=2007sAlejandra’s recommendation was: The free series «War on Waste» on ABC Australia:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/war-on-waste All the other episodes mentioned in the order of the conversation:WHERE TO FIND PLANETARK AND ALEJANDRA?
The PlanetArk website: https://www.planetark.org/Their recycling website: https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/planetark/All their handles on multiple social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) are: @PlanetArkAlejandra Laclette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandralaclette/ABOUT ALEJANDRA LACLETTE FROM PLANETARK
Alejandra Laclette holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Development from Macquarie University and has international experience working with stakeholders in Government and Industry on sustainability educational programs, particularly focusing on consumer understanding of waste reduction and the environmental credentials of packaging and how to dispose of it.
She currently manages the Australasian Recycling Label and the National Recycling Week campaigns at Planet Ark.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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INTRODUCTION
How to reduce our dependency on oil… while avoiding alternative solutions with other negative effects?
Are you familiar with the term «Mass balance»? Does it solve an ecological problem?
In this «Wild W[a]st.e» audio clip with Mr & Mrs Recycling, we tackled
the mass balance process, its shares, the applications with bio-based and recycled materials, the food parameters, and some forecasts.After having reviewed plastics and bioplastics in the previous episodes, let’s deep dive together into what Mass Balance means and induces!
HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Packaging Producer SIG Combibloc: https://www.iscc-system.org/. The partnership of Borealis with the Finnish refining company Neste: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/1997382-borealis-and-neste-working-on-biobased-polypropylene.In this episode, we invite you to (re)listen to other episodes as well:Episode 39, [Wild Waste Audio Clip 4] Bioplastics: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep39-wild-waste-material-recycling-bioplasticsEpisode 37, [Wild Waste Audio Clip 3] Plastics: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep37-wild-waste-material-recycling-plasticsWHERE TO FIND LISE, ENZO, AND M. & MME RECYCLAGE?
https://m-mme-recyclage.com/Their LinkedIn profiles:https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-mme-recyclage/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisenicolas/https://www.linkedin.com/in/enzomuttini/ABOUT LISE NICOLAS AND ENZO MUTTINI FROM M. & MME RECYCLAGE
Lise and Enzo are both French engineers from the Polytech School of Paris-Saclay University.
They started their recycling careers at Miniwiz in Asia by building the Trashpresso, the first mobile and autonomous plastics recycling unit. While working in the same company, they also created an Opensource Material Database.
Nowadays, they lead an engineering office: M. & Mme Recyclage, which is specialized in materials impact and recycling issues. They are on a mission to vulgarize their knowledge and challenges related to this industry thanks to free-of-access data, infographics, and videos. Their activator and educative initiatives are largely recognized and followed. They have been recognized as National Geographic Green Heroes in 2019. Selected by the foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme in 2020 and awarded by Emballage Magazine in 2021. Last but not least, this year Lise has been selected for the European year of Youth.
They are also wearing other professional hats such as independent researchers, lecturers, as well as founders of Precious Plastic France.
PODCAST MUSIC
Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here.
I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.
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