The future of packaging? (K)NOT Plastic! with Ry Russell

Today, we're joined by Ry Russell from Knot Plastic™ to learn about how we can replace plastics in our current lifestyle with innovative materials that are safer for our families and the planet. Did you know that with the technology innovations and resources available today we can effectively remove plastic pollution from the packaging industry? Together with Ry, we'll show you a vision of a plastic-free, plant-based future where hemp takes center stage. Ry will shed more light on the processes behind finding alternative materials for petroleum-based plastics, the many advantages of hemp for resource management, and climate impact, as well as how to overcome challenges such as greenwashing. Curious to learn more about a plastic-free packaging future? Tune in to the full episode! You'll thank us later. What you'll learn: ● How companies research and develop alternatives to petroleum-based packaging; ● How we can advance the transition to plant-based, low-resource packaging; ● What key challenges arise in removing plastic from the packaging industry. Books & other resources mentioned: Company website: https://knotplastic.com Podcast: https://weedbudzradio.com *** Our social media profiles: Website: http://annachashchyna.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annachashchyna/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainability-explored/ Fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainabilityexplored/ Medium: https://medium.com/@SustainabilityExplored Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ua/podcast/sustainability-explored/id1466177546 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MTA1OTYwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxh1erc0uQCnGEA9MRtsutA/videos Leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sustainability-explored-1000714