Packaging Etcetera Podcast
The Packaging Etcetera Podcast is by and large a forum for discussing events and trends in the packaging industry. While packaging is the focus, Etcetera is a reference to an occasional wild card - maybe something serious and career focused, or something scientific or maybe even something fun and playful.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Packaging Etcetera Podcast
Latest Episodes
Inventing Independence: The Snapslide Story
What happens when someone refuses to accept "that's how it's always been done" as an answer? Rocky Batzel's story proves that persistence against overwhelming skepticism can transform lives.When Rocky's grandmother complained about stru...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:22
Sustainable Futures: EPR in Action
The packaging industry stands at a critical inflection point as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies gain momentum across the United States. In this revealing conversation with Rob Kesabowski, Managing Director for Packaging Optimiza...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:15
Beyond the Band: The Evolution of Sustainable Packaging with the Banding Queen, Pattie Wexler
From lab technician to "Banding Queen," Patty Wexler's journey as a packaging pioneer breaks barriers and reshapes sustainability in the industry. After joining her father's fledgling packaging supply company in 1978, Patty transformed Wexler P...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:51
From Georgia to Jersey: The Professor Who Made Plastic Structural
The story of materials science innovation rarely makes headline news, yet it's responsible for transformative changes in how we package products, build infrastructure, and handle waste. Dr. Tom Nosker, a National Academy of Inventors Fellow and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:16
Beyond Manifesting: Real Strategies for Getting Unstuck with Life Coach Bridget Meadows
Bridget Meadows shares her journey from a 20-year career in packaging-adjacent roles to becoming a life coach who helps technical professionals get unstuck and create practical, strategic plans for change. Through her own experience of corporat...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:52