Redefining Plastics with Justin Riney
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<p>Are you confused about plastics recycling? Do you think it is all a fraud?</p><p></p><p>The ultimate goal of this podcast is to provide a platform for the people that are making recycling and the circularity of plastics a reality. Real people that are making a difference!</p><p></p><p>We might even debunk a few myths about plastics, or correct the current narrative around plastics.</p><p></p><p>People choose plastics because of convenience, but we need them to choose plastics because they are a better sustainable packaging option for the environment. Success in these areas will "redefine plastics" in the eyes of consumers.</p><p></p><p>We need to better express the benefits of plastic products. If we do not connect the "Why" of plastics with our overall messaging, we will continue to be deselected in packaging applications by consumer demand.</p><p></p><p>Part of the Brave Media Family</p><p></p><p>#plastics #plasticrecycling #plasticwaste #sustainability #microplastics</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Women and the Plastics Industry
<p>Justin Riney welcomes his INEOS Styrolution coworkers Alex Compton and Danielle Maziur to discuss women in the plastics industry, their commercial careers, and how they found plastics after initially pursuing pre-med paths.</p><p>They address working in a male-dominated “old boys” environment, trade show dynamics, and whether women feel held to higher standards, emphasizing the importance of supportive colleagues and mentors. The conversation explores how to attract and retain more women through better awareness of non-engineering roles, diverse candidate pools without quota-driven hiring, and stronger mentorship structures despite lean organizations.</p><p>They also discuss plastics’ perception problem, the need to differentiate plastics from oil and gas, and the value of human-centered storytelling and education—especially for kids and business students—highlighting plastics’ role across industries, including healthcare during COVID.</p><p></p><p><strong>Alexandra Compton</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-compton-6a32aa60/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-compton-6a32aa60/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Danielle Maziur</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-maziur-92719842/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-maziur-92719842/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Redefining Plastics</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.redefiningplastics.com/">https://www.redefiningplastics.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics">https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney">https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/">https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ryan-%F0%9F%A6%85-77057322a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ryan-%F0%9F%A6%85-77057322a/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm">https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm</a></p><p></p>
May 26, 2026
The "Why" of Plastics with John Skabardonis
<p>Host Justin Riney welcomes John Skabardonis, a PhD chemist turned marketer who recently retired from corporate life and now runs Optimist Consulting and writes the Tech Nuggets newsletter.</p><p></p><p>They discuss how technical experts can better reach non-technical audiences through “scientific storytelling,” doing audience homework, and improving delivery (including Toastmasters) so messages resonate.</p><p></p><p>The conversation focuses on plastics industry marketing failures, fear marketing (e.g., “BPA-free”), chemophobia, and the need to frame issues in terms of risk rather than jargon. John recounts Bayer/Covestro’s BPA water-bottle controversy, argues human behavior drives problems like pollution and PFAS exposure, critiques microplastics headlines and contamination, and calls for coordinated, grassroots, multi-platform advocacy—also noting the importance of accurate AI data sources. They close with mentions of SPE, mentoring, and how to find Tech Nuggets on LinkedIn.</p><p></p><p><strong>John Skabardonis</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/tech-nuggets-7426792352763056128/">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/tech-nuggets-7426792352763056128/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnskabardonis/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnskabardonis/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Redefining Plastics</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.redefiningplastics.com/">https://www.redefiningplastics.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics">https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney">https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/">https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ryan-%F0%9F%A6%85-77057322a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ryan-%F0%9F%A6%85-77057322a/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm">https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm</a></p>
January 13, 2026
EPR is Coming to California- Are we Ready?
<p>In the first Redefining Plastics Podcast episode for 2026, host Justin Riney delves into California SB 54, a legislative bill aimed at reducing plastic waste and implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).</p><p></p><p>He discusses the bill’s requirements, including a 30% recycling rate for plastic-covered materials by 2028, and the potential challenges it poses to the packaging industry.</p><p></p><p>Riney examines the complexities and ambiguities of the bill, highlighting the lack of clear regulations and the unrealistic expectations given the current recycling infrastructure. He also emphasizes the importance of industry engagement and collaboration with policymakers to create practical and effective environmental regulations.</p><p></p><p>If you are in packaging or government affairs, you will want to check this out.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.packagingdive.com/news/calrecycle-packaging-covered-materials-recycling-rates-sb54/808884/">https://www.packagingdive.com/news/calrecycle-packaging-covered-materials-recycling-rates-sb54/808884/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cascadiaconsulting.com/project/sb-54-waste-characterization-study/">https://cascadiaconsulting.com/project/sb-54-waste-characterization-study/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calrecycle.ca.gov/packaging/packaging-epr/">https://calrecycle.ca.gov/packaging/packaging-epr/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Redefining Plastics</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.redefiningplastics.com/">https://www.redefiningplastics.com/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics">https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney">https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/">https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ryan-%F0%9F%A6%85-77057322a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ryan-%F0%9F%A6%85-77057322a/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm">https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm</a></p>
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<p>Are you confused about plastics recycling? Do you think it is all a fraud?</p><p></p><p>The ultimate goal of this podcast is to provide a platform for the people that are making recycling and the circularity of plastics a reality. Real people that are making a difference!</p><p></p><p>We might even debunk a few myths about plastics, or correct the current narrative around plastics.</p><p></p><p>People choose plastics because of convenience, but we need them to choose plastics because they are a better sustainable packaging option for the environment. Success in these areas will "redefine plastics" in the eyes of consumers.</p><p></p><p>We need to better express the benefits of plastic products. If we do not connect the "Why" of plastics with our overall messaging, we will continue to be deselected in packaging applications by consumer demand.</p><p></p><p>Part of the Brave Media Family</p><p></p><p>#plastics #plasticrecycling #plasticwaste #sustainability #microplastics</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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