Olga Kachook
GreenBlue
Olga Kachook is SPC Director at GreenBlue, where she leads the Sustainable Packaging Coalition in supporting its members' packaging initiatives with resources and collaborations around innovation, policy, packaging design and recovery. Her background includes expertise in reusable and refillable packaging, compostable materials, bioplastics and food waste recycling. Prior to joining GreenBlue, she led corporate sustainability and waste initiatives at World Centric, Etsy, Cascade Designs and Cascadia Consulting. Olga has a master's degree in environmental management from Yale University’s School of Environment, and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Washington.
Why we must get recyclability labeling right
Amid increased regulation and skepticism about recycling, new data suggests consumers still want to recycle and want on-pack instructions. Here are 3 findings from research on recyclability labeling. Read More
4 priorities for sustainable packaging in 2025
As sustainability teams plan new initiatives for 2025, here are 4 priority to-dos that will help achieve a more circular packaging economy by 2030. Read More
Why standardized packaging is key to reducing plastic waste
From milk bottles to reusable container systems, simplified packaging formats might revolutionize recycling and reuse. Read More
‘Tree-free’ alternatives to wood fibers: 4 common misconceptions
Using ‘tree-free’ alternatives to wood fibers — like sugarcane and hemp — can help protect forests, but that’s not always the case. Plus more popular pitfalls to avoid. Read More
We must examine the connection between packaging and climate change
Companies should think more holistically about the link between packaging and carbon. Read More
Why reuse programs shouldn't wait for consumers
Recent surveys and pilots can help us better understand the consumer appetite for reusable packaging — and provide insights into how reuse should move forward. Read More
