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Reusable Packaging Association

Straight Talk with Circular Thinkers

The Reuse on Replay Podcast

Experts and thought leaders from around the reusable packaging industry discuss the circular economy, sustainability, reusable packaging implementation, and other timely topics. Hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association.

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Season 3. Ep 3: Improving RTP Identification and Branding with Polymer Fusion Labeling

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February 1, 2023

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Marty Mares, VP of Branding and Commercial Development for Polyfuze Graphics, joins Tim Debus to discuss Polyfuze’s innovative plastic fusion labeling technology, which aids the function and management of reusable plastic packaging through improved identification and branding.

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Season 3. Ep 2: A Conversation with The Kroger Company About their Sustainable Packaging Goals

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January 25, 2023

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Tim Debus, President & CEO of RPA discusses The Kroger Company’s sustainable packaging goals with Andrea Jesudian, Product Manager, Kroger Technology & Digital at the 2022 PACK EXPO Reusable Packaging Learning Center hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association.

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Season 3. Ep 1: State of the Industry – Why Reusable Packaging for Supply Chains Is Business Critical Today

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January 5, 2023

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Hear the State of the Reusable Packaging Industry address from Tim Debus, President and CEO of RPA, given at the 2022 PACK EXPO Reusable Packaging Learning Center hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association.

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Season 2. Ep 9: Getting Searious about Eliminating Plastic Pollution in Oceans by Helping Businesses Succeed with Reusable Packaging

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August 3, 2022

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Willemijn Peeters, Founder and Director of Searious Business, joins Tim Debus to discuss the company’s mission to prevent plastic pollution and its work with leading brands to design and implement plastic recovery systems, including reusable packaging. Drawing from global projects, the team offers unique insights and solutions driving sustainability.

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Season 2. Ep 8: Overcome Barriers to Managing Reusable Transport Packaging Assets Through a Single Online Platform Solution

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July 13, 2022

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Anna Valkenburg, Channel Manager for TrackOnline, joins Tim Debus to discuss common challenges to asset management and how TrackOnline answers these problems through the company’s online returnable packaging management technology.

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Season 2, Episode 7: Making Packaging Too Good to Waste: Manufacturing at the Forefront of Sustainability

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June 20, 2022

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Britta Wyss Bisang, Global Sustainability Director for Schoeller Allibert, joins Tim Debus to discuss the company’s sustainability strategy, completed in January 2022, and viewpoints on sustainability in the broader reusable packaging industry.

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Season 2, Episode 6: The Pursuit of Sustainable Supply Chains: How Integrating Technology in Reusable Packaging Reduces Environmental Impacts

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May 3, 2022

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Surgere’s Rob Fink, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, and Mike Jett, Global Director of Supply Chain, join Tim Debus to discuss how Surgere’s technology delivers full visibility into the location and movement of goods. They explore how this capability helps efficiently manage inventories like reusable packaging, while reducing operational waste and environmental impact.

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Season 2, Episode 5: Responding to Today’s Market Demands: How iGPS Works Closely with Customers to Keep Products Moving in a Fast-Changing Operating Environment

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April 19, 2022

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Jeff Pepperworth, President & CEO of iGPS Logistics, joins Tim Debus to share his career background. Jeff draws from extensive experience in supply chain logistics to provide insight into navigating disruptions and market changes from Covid-19, embracing technology and automation, and leading sustainability initiatives.

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Season 2, Episode 4: The Making of a Smart Pallet: How Material, Construction, and Technology Choices Add Value to Reusable Packaging

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April 6, 2022

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Kevin Mazula, CEO of RM2 and Vice Chairman of RPA joins Hillary McCutcheon to discuss the company’s BLOCKPal pallet, whose unique material, design, and integrated technology show how reusable packaging can add value far beyond economics across the supply chain.

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Season 2, Episode 3: Waste Prevention at the Local Level: How StopWaste.org Helps Alameda County Reduce Its Environmental Impact

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February 28, 2022

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Michelle Fay, Program Manager for StopWaste.org joins Tim Debus to showcase the environmental improvements that can be accomplished by optimizing resources at the local level. Since 1976, StopWaste has helped the 1.7 million residents of Alameda County, California, waste less, recycle properly, and use resources more effectively.

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