Podcast Show Notes: Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors, Presented by Atlantic Packaging
Episode Title: Exploring Sustainable Packaging and Education with Ed Draper
Guest: Ed Draper, Executive Director of Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation
Summary:
In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Ed Draper to discuss his journey in the forest products industry, his role in education, and the importance of sustainability. Ed shares his background, starting from Aberdeen, Washington, and his early exposure to the industry through his father. He explains how he got into paper science and engineering at the University of Washington, his career at Sonoco Products, and his involvement with Sustainable Fiber Technologies.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Ed’s educational and professional journey in the pulp and paper industry
- The role of the Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation in supporting students
- The evolution of the paper science program into a multidisciplinary engineering curriculum
- Applications and properties of various fibers including wood, recycled, and agricultural waste
- The sulfite pulping process and its byproducts
- Efficiency and sustainability in paper manufacturing
- The University of Washington’s lab capabilities for packaging innovation
- Misconceptions about paper packaging and its recyclability
- The importance of standardized recycling policies
- Advice for students interested in sustainable packaging careers
Resources Mentioned:
- Washington Pulp and Paper Foundation: https://uwwppf.org/
- University of Washington’s Bio Resource Science and Engineering program: https://sefs.uw.edu/students/undergraduate/bse-major/
- Sustainable Fiber Technologies: https://sustainablefibertechnologies.com/
Contact:
Listeners interested in the program or lab tours can reach out to Ed Draper via email (eadraper@UW.edu).
Closing Thoughts:
Cory and Ed emphasize the importance of sustainability, innovation, and education in the packaging industry. They encourage students and professionals to explore opportunities in sustainable packaging and contribute to a more environmentally friendly future.
Thank you for tuning in to Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors!
____
Contact Us at Atlantic Packaging Today for Smart Strategies, Sustainable Solutions
Innovative Packaging You Can Trust for Over 75 Years!
🌐 https://atlanticpkg.com/
🌍 https://anewearthproject.com/
🎙️ Join Us Live Daily on LinkedIn or YouTube, or listen at your leisure on Apple or Spotify:
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/6dksVwqEFVDWdggd27fyFF?si=e924995740f94e19
💬 I’m here to help you make your packaging more sustainable!
Reach out today and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/
This podcast is an independent production. All content is original work and copyright 2022. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained.