This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the surprising toxicity of homes of Los Angeles due to the recent fires, and the decades of delay for people in Chicago waiting to get rid of lead pipes. Then former EPA Regional Administrator and Beyond Plastics founder Judith Enck talks about the recent battle in New York State over legislation to reduce the amount of plastic in product packaging.  

The Battle Over Plastic with Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics

Welcome to the Connover Packaging podcast — where smart packaging meets smart business!
Today, we’re diving into a powerful idea: turning your packaging into a marketing and branding tool.
If you’ve followed our blogs, you already know that packaging is more than just a wrapper. It’s the first handshake with your customer — the first impression that can spark interest, build trust, and even drive repeat sales.
Let’s break it down.
Think of luxury chocolates in gold-embossed boxes or skincare products in sleek, elegant containers. The packaging itself tells a story — about quality, style, and brand values. Even something as simple as a colorful cookie box can grab attention and influence buying decisions.
Why does this matter?
Because packaging is a quiet salesperson. It speaks when your team can’t. It builds credibility, shows personality, and makes people remember your brand.
Here’s how you can make it work:
✔️ Use consistent colors, logos, and fonts to strengthen recognition.
✔️ Try eco-friendly or reusable materials to show your values.
✔️ Add QR codes, thank-you notes, or fun facts to make packaging interactive.
✔️ Customize your design for your audience — playful for kids, elegant for adults.
Packaging is no longer just functional — it’s emotional, visual, and memorable.
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Ways to Turn Your Packaging into a Marketing and Branding Tool

Welcome to the iSellPackaging Podcast episode, Today, we’re digging into a crucial topic for farmers, food producers, and agri-businesses: agricultural bags—and how they impact your bottom line.
Agricultural bags do much more than hold crops. The right farming packaging can protect your harvest, streamline transport, enhance your branding, and even prevent costly spoilage.
From traditional jute or burlap bags to modern woven polypropylene and laminated plastics, the world of agricultural packaging is evolving fast. Modern agricultural bags offer durability, moisture resistance, and printing options that help you stand out in a crowded marketplace.
So, how do you choose between tradition and innovation? It depends on your crop, climate, and commercial goals.
Whether you're storing grains, selling vegetables, or shipping fertilizers, understanding the strengths of each packaging type helps you cut losses and boost efficiency.
Explore smart solutions and upgrade your agri-packaging game at iSellPackaging.com—where your harvest meets the right protection.
Thanks for tuning in—we’ll catch you next time with more insights on packaging that powers your business.


Modern Versus Traditional Agricultural Bags Explained

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The Downtime co-hosts Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kasprzak rock and roll all night and party every ... once in a while. And this week, they interview the rock 'n roll icons at Memphis Record Pressing to talk about how they automated their lines with the help of Atlantic Packaging!

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The Downtime | Episode 18: Record-Breaking Efficiency

On Saturday, September 13, more than a hundred environmentalists rallied at the State Capitol to call for passage of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Many criticized Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for refusing to allow the bill to come up to a vote the last two sessions. The bill would require a 30% reduction in packaging over 12 years and ban a number of toxic chemicals from packaging. In part 2, we hear from Chris Alexander, head of the NAACP; Blair Horner of NYPIRG; and Judith Enck, Head of Beyond Plastics. Thank you to Sonja Stark for the audio recording. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Packaging Reduction Rally Capitol Sept 13 2025 Part 2

On October 7, Beyond Plastics released a new report, “Follow the Money: The David vs. Goliath Battle to Pass the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.” Reports filed with the state showed that the bill was the most lobbied on during the section, with 107 lobbyists paid to defeat it. 21 of the 50 highest-paid lobbying firms in New York were retained by industry opponents to defeat a bill that was supported by 73% of New Yorkers. We hear from Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics and Blair Horner of NYPIRG. This has been Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine (I will note that I am married to Judith Enck.)

How Paid Lobbyists Defeated Packaging Reduction

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