Unleashing the Power of Positive Impact with Sustainable Packaging Expert, Lindsay Dahl

Get ready to dive into the world of sustainable packaging with our incredible guest, Lindsay Dahl! With her expertise and passion, Lindsay has been instrumental in helping brands transform their practices and make a positive impact on the environment. From reducing negative footprints to increasing positive contributions, she knows just how to guide businesses towards a more sustainable future. If you're curious about how corporate social responsibility intersects with activism, product safety, sustainability, traceability, and wellness, this episode is an absolute must-listen!

On this episode, we'll talk about:

• Her experience in government lobbying, including the level of difficulty, bureaucracy, and passionate individuals in the field. Is there were any negative aspects that affected her career choice?
• What dirty tactics are big industries or companies using that impact our lives?
• What work have she been doing at the beauty counter ritual? What she's focusing on now?
• The importance of sustainable packaging and the challenges of traceability for raw materials.
• Many brands struggle with transparency due to fear of backlash.
• The challenges brands, packaging suppliers, retailers, and consumers face in understanding the environmental impact of products. The difficulty in determining carbon emissions and waste impact. Lindsay recommendation on tools, resources, websites, or companies that make LCA data more accessible.
• What does she think about refillable packaging? Is it as good as people think? Should everyone be using it? Are there any things to consider?
• Brands should assess demand and product availability before transitioning to a refill model to avoid waste and financial loss. At what point does she think a brand should start to look at going more refillable?

Lindsay Dahl, Chief Impact Officer at Ritual, collaborates with brands to create and execute social impact campaigns, focusing on activism, product safety, sustainability, traceability, and wellness. With expertise in advocacy, product safety, responsible sourcing, and sustainability, she has successfully led in enforcing public health laws and mainstreaming clean practices.

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Website: https://lindsaydahl.com/
Company: beautycounter.com
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