
Why the FUTURE of Sustainability is in INDIA with Avantika Saraogi
04/12/2025 | 1 h 30 min
Hello, hello! This week - the Good Garbage podcast welcomes back the in-person interview - with Avantika Saraogi on the show! A visionary, Avantika is manufacturing PLA from sugarcane at BCML, where she is the executive director. She doesn't only oversee PLA production but also heads the entire sugarcane operation. From sugarcane development, procurement, grower relations, strategy, technology, mechanization, down to digitalization of the entire value chain.Avantika is dedicated to PLA because of it's compostability - especially in sustainable packaging. She sat down with Ved to about her business and her vision for innovation and growth - through the lens of sustainability. But the two also beyond that - speaking on preserving her family's legacy, while also embracing new opportunities. Join host Ved Krishna as he learns from inspiring guests and experts in the industry of sustainable packaging about ways to leave the planet cleaner and answer what is #GoodGarbage? Check out the Good Garbage podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts about making the planet cleaner! Check out more on our journey! Get involved at pakka.com#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #compostable #environmentalart Producer: Alex Moore Video Producer: Sargam Krishna Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: / @goodgarbage Follow us on Instagram: / goodgarbagepodcast Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email [email protected] Good Garbage Podcast, Ved Krishna,family business, innovation, growth, sustainability, technology, modernization, legacy, future vision, opportunities, commitment, India, India Sustainability, Good Garbage, composting, compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture

Around the World of Packaging Nov '25 with Alex Moore
27/11/2025 | 9 min
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastHosted by Alex Moore#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #innovation #compostableProducer: Alex MooreVideo Producer: Sargam KrishnaSubscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-garbage-with-ved-krishna/id1613337676Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbageFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgarbagepodcast/Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email [email protected]Environmental Art, Activism, Photography, Storytelling, Collaboration, Sustainability, Creative Process, Impactful Art, Climate Change, Personal Journey, composting, organic farming, chemical fertilizers, waste management, sustainability, soil health, compostable packaging, environmental impact, data collection, agricultural practices composting, US Composting Council, commercial composting, compostable packaging, soil health, organic waste recycling, composting industry, sustainable waste management, landfills, policy, packaging policy, garbage, garbage cleanup, beach clean up, India, waste collection, sustainable packaging podcast

This Artist is CLEANING the Planet with Benjamin Von Wong | #89
20/11/2025 | 1 h 14 min
Hello, hello! In this episode, Benjamin Von Wong shares his journey from a traditional upbringing to becoming an environmental artist and activist. He reflects on the influence of his parents' stable lifestyle, his unexpected path into photography, and his transition into environmentalism. Benjamin also discusses the challenges and rewards of using art to communicate complex issues, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and storytelling in his work. He explores the balance between highlighting problems and inspiring change, aiming to create meaningful impact through his art.Join host Ved Krishna as he learns from inspiring guests and experts in the industry of sustainable packaging about ways to leave the planet cleaner and answer what is #GoodGarbage?Check out the Good Garbage podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts about making the planet cleaner!Check out more on our journey! Get involved at pakka.com#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #innovation #compostableProducer: Alex MooreVideo Producer: Sargam KrishnaSubscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-garbage-with-ved-krishna/id1613337676Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbageFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgarbagepodcast/Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email [email protected] Art, Activism, Photography, Storytelling, Collaboration, Sustainability, Creative Process, Impactful Art, Climate Change, Personal Journey, composting, organic farming, chemical fertilizers, waste management, sustainability, soil health, compostable packaging, environmental impact, data collection, agricultural practices composting, US Composting Council, commercial composting, compostable packaging, soil health, organic waste recycling, composting industry, sustainable waste management, landfills, policy, packaging policy, garbage, garbage cleanup, beach clean up, India, waste collection, sustainable packaging podcast

Around The World of Packaging with Alex Moore
30/10/2025 | 12 min
Hello, hello! It's Good Garbage News! Every month, in addition to our regular episodes with Ved's interviews, we'll post an industry update with the latest updates in both sustainable packaging and packaging regulations all across the world.Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastHosted by Alex Moore

Transforming the Future of Compost with the Italian Stallion, Frank Franciosi
24/10/2025 | 1 h 40 min
Hello, hello! Join us today for a long awaited, incredible conversation with Frank Franciosi, former executive director of the US Composting Council, as he shares his vision for transforming waste management. Discover why "trash that's separated is good trash" and how composting can create jobs and reduce our carbon footprint. Frank delves into the challenges of greenwashing, the importance of local solutions, and the future of sustainable waste practices. Tune in to learn how we can all contribute to a cleaner, greener planet and why he is called the Italian stallion. Never miss an episode by following us on all our socials by clicking on the link below!https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcastDon't forget to turn on your notifications and leave us a review



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