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Are you confused about plastics recycling? Do you think it is all a fraud?
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!
We might even debunk a few myths about plastics, or correct the current narrative around plastics.
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.
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.
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S1E54 Women and the Plastics Industry
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…
S1E53 The "Why" of Plastics with John Skabardonis
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.They…
S1E52 EPR is Coming to California- Are we Ready?
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…
S1E51 Update on the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA)
In this episode of the Redefining Plastics Podcast, host Justin Riney discusses the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA) with key industry leaders Richard Shaw of AmSty, Joe Grzyb of EFP, and Erin…
S1E50 Episode 50 of the Redefining Plastics Podcast
In the milestone 50th episode of the Redefining Plastics Podcast, host Justin Riney reflects on the growth and future direction of the show. He discusses the challenges posed by misinformation on…
S1E49 Advocating for the EPS Industry with Walter Reiter of EPSIA
Do you work in the plastics industry? Are you frustrated with the fear surrounding plastic products?The best way to combat fear is through communication: with consumers, with regulators, and with…
S1E48 Breaking Plastics into Bio-Mass: With Camilo Ferro of Raws
What do we do with plastics that cannot be recycled due to their application (ie diapers, small formats, etc.)? Raws has a technology that aims to break down these products at end-of-life.In this…
S1E47 How to Make Plastic Recycling Efficient and Scalable
How do we make plastic recycling work in the United States? Collaboration! In this episode of the Redefining Plastics Podcast, host Justin Riney and co-host Samantha Ryan welcome Adam Hill,…
S1E46 Ocean-Bound Plastics to Make Reusable Bottles- with Buoy
In this episode of the 'Redefining Plastics' podcast, host Justin interviews Adrian Colesberry from Buoy. Adrian discusses Buoy's mission to create sustainable products, specifically focusing on the…
S1E45 Recycling From a Global Perspective with Simon van Leuven of Vanden Recycling
Do you think that plastic recycling is a fraud? Are you worried about the future of the recycling industry globally with all of the negative headlines?In this episode of the Redefining Plastics…
S1E44 The Demand Problem for Recycled Materials
Do you think that plastic recycling, as it exists today, cannot work at the scales we need? Then this episode is for you as we attack the issue from different angles. In this episode of the…
S1E43 Rethinking Recycled-Content with Greg Janson of Triton Ties
In this episode of the Redefining Plastics Podcast, host Justin Riney speaks with Greg Janson, President and CEO of Triton Group. Greg shares his extensive experience in the recycling industry,…
S1E42 One-on-One with NAPCOR Executive Director, Laura Stewart
In this episode of the Redefining Plastics podcast, host Justin Riney sits down with Laura Stewart, who is the Executive Director of NAPCOR (The National Association for PET Container Resources) to…
S1E41 Advocating for Plastics with Erin Hass of the PLASTICS Industry Association
Join host Justin Riney on the Redefining Plastics Podcast as he welcomes Erin Hass from the Plastics Industry Association. Justin and Erin dive into their collaboration over the past six to seven…
S1E40 Breaking Barriers: Sales and Mentorship with Michael Workman
Welcome to the Redefining Plastics Podcast with Justin Riney, Samantha Ryan, and special guest Michael Workman from Resin Smart by RTI!In this engaging episode, the team discusses the intricate world…
S1E39 The Crucial Role of Freight in Recycling- with Seth Bland
In this episode of the Redefining Plastics Podcast, hosts Justin Riney and Samantha Ryan chat with Seth Bland, CEO of Pony Express, about the essential role of freight and logistics in the recycling…
S1E38 Replay: UN Global Plastics Treaty- with Joshua Baca of Resilient Partners
We head back to episode 1 of the Redefining Plastics podcast as it is a timely topic: the UN Global Plastic Treaty. Negotiations are underway in Geneva for International Negotiating Committee (INC)…
S1E37 Exploring the Future of Bioplastics: PHA, PLA, and Composting Solutions -with CJ BioMaterials
Welcome to the Redefining Plastics Podcast with Justin Riney and co-host Samantha Ryan. In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of bioplastics with Leah Ford from CJ Biomaterials.…
S1E36 Changing Consumer Sentiment through Better Marketing- with Ron Shank
Join hosts Justin Riney and Sam Ryan on this engaging episode of the Redefining Plastics podcast featuring special guest Ron Shank. While this episode veers off the typical plastic recycling path,…
S1E35 Procurement of Recycled Plastics with Susan Estes
Welcome to the Redefining Plastics Podcast! Join host Justin Riney as he reconnects with long-time industry friend and resin buyer extraordinaire, Susan Estes.In this lively episode, Justin and Susan…
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Redefining Plastics has published 54 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Science, Technology.
Redefining Plastics is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 55m.
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