Packaging Speaks
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<p>Interviews with Packaging People. We cover topics like sustainability, career growth, industry trends, working conditions, and much more!</p><p>Hosted by Christian Ellis, managing partner at PackStaff.</p><p>New episodes bi-weekly</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 22, 2025
PS Episode 13: Jay Edwards | Author of Packaging Done Right Is Magic
<p>Christian chats with Jay Edwards - packaging engineer, financial advisor, and founder of Pack2Sustain, about his unconventional career path and why he’s re-engaging the industry through fractional consulting and thought leadership. We cover his recent Walmart presentation on global trends, EPR, and clean packaging; the intersection of packaging and food safety; paperization and fiber closures; mycelium-based protection; and methane-to-plastic innovation. We also spotlight Jay’s new book, Packaging Done Right Is Magic, a field guide distilling decades of lessons for students and pros alike.</p><p>Guest: Jay Edwards (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-edwards-61194320/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-edwards-61194320/</a>)</p><p>Host: Christian Ellis (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianellis/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianellis/</a>)</p><p>Presented by: PackStaff, LLC (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.packstaff.com/">https://www.packstaff.com/</a>)</p><p>Music: Flopsy by Wallypop</p>
September 8, 2025
PS Episode 12: Jennifer Benolken | Regusalesgineerultantolunteer - Healthcare Packaging
<p>In this episode Christian sits down with Jen Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist at DuPont. With over 30 years in the packaging industry, Jen shares her journey across medical device manufacturers and suppliers, her passion for sterile barrier systems, and why she proudly includes “volunteer” in her job title. From the critical role of Tyvek to the future of sustainability, standards, and wicked problems yet to be solved, Jen brings a wealth of insight and encouragement for packaging professionals at every stage of their career. </p><p>Guest: Jennifer Benolken (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbenolken/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbenolken/</a>) </p><p>Host: Christian Ellis (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianellis/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianellis/</a>) </p><p>Presented by: PackStaff, LLC (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.packstaff.com/">https://www.packstaff.com/</a>) </p><p>Music: Flopsy by Wallypop</p>
August 25, 2025
PS Episode 11: Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D | Director of Circular Innovation Hub at York University
<p>This week on Packaging Speaks, Christian sits down with <strong>Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D</strong>, Director of the <strong>Circular Innovation Hub</strong> at York University and an investigator at <strong>Waste Wiki</strong>, to explore where sustainability assumptions collide with real-world evidence. Dr. Lakhan shows how environmental impact plays out in practice, including situations where preventing spoilage can matter more than recyclability, and he walks through how to access and apply the datasets his team has assembled. If you build or buy packaging, this conversation gives you a sharper way to frame decisions and a clear path to the sources behind them.</p><p>Guest: Dr Calvin Lakhan (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-lakhan-ph-d-56329224/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-lakhan-ph-d-56329224/</a>)</p><p>Waste Wiki: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wastewiki.info.yorku.ca/">https://wastewiki.info.yorku.ca/</a></p><p>Host: Christian Ellis (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianellis/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianellis/</a>)</p><p>Presented by: PackStaff, LLC (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.packstaff.com/">https://www.packstaff.com/</a>)</p><p>Music: Flopsy by Wallypop</p>
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- What is Packaging Speaks?
<p>Interviews with Packaging People. We cover topics like sustainability, career growth, industry trends, working conditions, and much more!</p><p>Hosted by Christian Ellis, managing partner at PackStaff.</p><p>New episodes bi-weekly</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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