Ep. 35: A Circular by Design® Packaging Case Study w/ PakTech Sustainability Officer Gary Panknin

Published on September 18, 2024

On the newest episode of the Recycled Content Podcast, host Kara Pochiro focuses on creating packaging that is Circular by Design® that can be used to manufacture a clean supply of post-consumer recycled resin (PCR). Kara is joined by Gary Panknin, Sustainability Officer and Plastic Materials Procurement Manager at PakTech, a secondary packaging manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon focused on creating a more sustainable and recyclable friendly future. Kara and Gary discuss the importance of creating packaging that is both aligned with the APR Design® Guide, ensuring it is designed to be recyclable, and manufactured with recycled plastics that come from post-consumer sources.  Want to hear more about what PakTech and APR are doing to drive a circular economy for plastics? Tune in!

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