SPOT Radio
Welcome to Sterile Device Packaging on Track podcast. Listen in as we speak with the nation’s leading experts in medical device packaging.The goal of this Podcast is to engender a community of packaging and manufacturing engineers that can pose questions to our panel of SME’s. We will cover all corners of medical device packaging from trending medical device packaging regulatory issues, new packaging technologies, and techniques as well as a host of case studies designed to make your medical device packaging program more robust.We would love to hear your feedback about our program and receive your input and suggestions on how we may improve this podcast. We are working to build a community of enlightened medical device packaging professionals. If you would like to be included in an upcoming episode please feel free to contact us at our website - www.spotradiopodcast.com, or send us an email to info@spotradiopodcast.com.
SPOT Radio
Reimagining medical device packaging for a Greener Future"
In this thought-provoking episode of SPOT Radio, host Charlie Webb, CPPL, sits down with sustainability advocate Samantha Smith to explore the critical intersection of healthcare and environmental responsibility. Together, they unpack the growing urgency to make hospitals and clinics more sustainable—without compromising patient care or regulatory compliance.
They also dive into the cultural and institutional hurdles that often slow progress, and how a possible shift towards a data-driven decision-making can open new possibilities for long-term impact.
If you’ve ever wondered how medical facilities can reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining safety and sterility, this episode will leave you inspired—and armed with insights to make a difference.
About Samantha Smith: DIRECTOR, SUSTAINABILITY AND PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP
Senior MedTech leader in Sustainability, ESG, and Product Stewardship, shaping corporate strategy, securing executive alignment, and delivering measurable business and environmental impact. Selected by Medtronic’s Executive Leadership Team to build and scale the first R&D function focused on Sustainability, securing $4M+ in funding. Defined and reported to investors Medtronic’s first external-facing Sustainability Product and Packaging goals. Trusted voice in MedTech Sustainability, representing the company in key industry and customer forums.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Sustainability Strategy & External Reporting: Secured $4M+ in executive-approved funding to build Medtronic’s first R&D function focused on Sustainability and defined external product and packaging ESG goals reported to investors, embedding ESG into product innovation and driving investor confidence.
Cost Savings & Risk Mitigation:
Negotiated $100M+ in Master Supply Agreements for packaging, delivering 5% year-over-year cost savings and protecting Medtronic from COVID-related supply chain price surges, saving $10M+.
Operational Excellence & Circularity:
Integrated circularity and eco-design criteria into Medtronic’s New Product Development process, advancing FY30 sustainability commitments
Samantha Smith Email: samanthakeeneysmith@gmail.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/samanthakeeneysmith