“If you look at cost and lifecycle analysis together, it then becomes a really significant piece of work to then be able to fully understand the impact that every single component has from the packaging manufacturer, to the product manufacturer, to a CPG, to a retailer and to a consumer. That whole journey becomes really complex but we have seen the transition with products… We expect a level of provenance with food. Where does it come from? Is it truly local or is it from overseas? We don’t know that about packaging. As consumers we just take it, whatever packaging our preferred product is in, we take it. We now see consumers challenging brands.”

About Gillian Garside-Wight

Gillian has over 20 years’ experience in the packaging industry, strategically developing packaging strategies, roadmaps and packaging solutions to meet the needs of clients, consumers and the planet. She has worked with many global retailers and household brands on projects spanning sustainability and innovation to supply chain optimization. With a real passion for sustainability, her quest is to educate, influence and drive a circular economy wherever possible while complementing creativity, technical functionality and commercial realities. She grew up on a tiny island in Scotland and this is where her passion for sustainability started. She loves nothing more than (trying) to grow her own veg and exploring nature with her son.

About Aura

Aura is a packaging sustainability consultancy, committed to making a measurable difference - everyday. Aura combines consultancy, strategy, and technology to deliver best-in-class, sustainable packaging solutions. Their team of packaging, sustainability, technology, and retail experts are pioneers in the use of data and knowledge that gives clients actionable reference points to drive positive change. Aura is united in their belief that truly sustainable packaging can power positive environmental change.

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About LimeLoop -- LimeLoop combines reusable packaging and smart technology to provide you with an efficient, profitable circular supply chain while saying goodbye to single-use packaging. LimeLoop’s reusable packaging can be used in ecommerce packaging to reduce both cardboard and poly mailers from a retailer’s shipping process, and can be used in retail supply chains to move goods from warehouses or DCs to and from retail stores.

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WEBSITE: thelimeloop.com

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