The Truth About Sustainable Packaging with Sandeep Kulkarni

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on sustainable packaging with expert Sandeep Kulkarni, exploring the complexities and trade-offs of various materials.

Hello, hello! In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Sandeep Kulkarni, Founder of Kool Earth Solutions and a global expert in sustainable packaging. With experience spanning PepsiCo’s Advanced Research team, packaging innovation, and circular economy systems, Sandeep brings a rare insider perspective into how materials, business realities, and sustainability intersect. 🎙️ What This Episode Explores This conversation goes beyond buzzwords like eco-friendly and biodegradable — and dives into the real science, trade-offs, and economics behind packaging materials. From paper bottles to plastic recycling, molded fiber, and biopolymers, Sandeep explains why there is no perfect material — only better decisions depending on context. If you’ve ever wondered: - Can paper really replace plastic? - Is glass actually more sustainable? - What happens to your plastic bottle after you throw it away? This episode answers it — honestly. 🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn • Why paper packaging isn’t as simple as it seems • The real difference between plastic, glass, and paper • How PepsiCo approached packaging innovation • Why recycling systems matter more than…

People in this episode

Host: Ved Krishna

Guest: Sandeep Kulkarni

Topics covered

• sustainable packaging
• materials science
• circular economy
• packaging innovation
• recycling systems

Keywords

• sustainable packaging
• bioplastics
• recycling
• packaging materials
• circular economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kool Earth Solutions, PepsiCo

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