Sign up to get updates from us
Dell Computer Sustainability Goals
Meyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBook
Sponsor information!
If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let’s go! www.specright.com/pkg. Prepare your company for the world of EPR laws and be the sustainability hero! Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!
SupplyCaddy is welcomed on as the latest packaging podcast sponsor! SupplyCaddy is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of packaging and disposables for the foodservice industry. With headquarters in Miami, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, SupplyCaddy is able to provide high-quality, affordable products for restaurants, chains, and foodservice brands globally. For more information, visit SupplyCaddy.com.
Are you going to be at #Packexpo2023 in Vegas? Want to buy labels or folding cartons from Meyers? Let's connect up!
Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Show summary and notes made by Deciphr.ai ;)
About The Guest(s):
Oliver Campbell is a director and distinguished engineer at Dell Computers. With over 25 years of experience at Dell, Oliver has played a key role in driving sustainability and innovation in packaging. He is a member of the technical leadership committee at Dell and has been instrumental in the company's goal of making 100% of its packaging renewable or recyclable by 2030.
Summary:
Oliver Campbell, director and distinguished engineer at Dell Computers, joins Adam Peek on the People of Packaging podcast to discuss his journey in the packaging industry and Dell's commitment to sustainability. Oliver shares how he transitioned from a career in engineering to becoming the packaging guy at Dell, and how his background in automotive and semiconductor industries has influenced his approach to packaging. He highlights Dell's goal of making 100% of its packaging renewable or recyclable by 2030 and discusses the innovative materials and technologies being used to achieve this goal. Oliver also emphasizes the importance of data and information in packaging, as well as the role of packaging in addressing environmental challenges such as ocean plastic pollution.
Key Takeaways:
* Dell is committed to making 100% of its packaging renewable or recyclable by 2030.
* The company has already achieved 94.5% of this goal, with a focus on using recycled and sustainable materials.
* Dell has been a leader in using bamboo and molded paper pulp for packaging, reducing the size and weight of boxes while maintaining product protection.
* The future of packaging lies in new materials, such as blends of bamboo and other fibers, as well as innovative technologies like box-on-demand and 3D printing.
* Information and data about packaging are becoming increasingly important, as companies face regulatory requirements and the need to optimize their supply chains.
Quotes:
* "If we could manipulate the size of the box, we could actually manipulate the supply chain." - Oliver Campbell
* "Packaging is our number one regulatory issue by volume." - Oliver Campbell
* "Packaging is getting taxed, and I think it's just going to end up being more taxed…that regulatory environment is driving innovation." - Oliver Campbell