5 for Five Podcast: How EnviroPAK Is Reshaping Sustainable Packaging

Guest: Bryon Crump, VP at EnviroPAK

Host: Tim Ridderbos, VP at Shapiro

In this episode of 5 for Five, Tim Ridderbos sits down with Bryon Crump to unpack how EnviroPAK is redefining packaging by turning over 5,000 tons of paper scrap into chemical-free, molded fiber solutions every year. Their process is proof that sustainability isn't just an ideal—it's a practical, scalable reality.

What if your company’s own waste could become the packaging for your next product shipment?

That’s exactly what EnviroPAK is making possible through molded fiber—an eco-friendly, versatile material made from repurposed scrap paper. It's helping manufacturers meet the moment as regulatory pressure and consumer expectations push the packaging industry toward recyclable, non-toxic alternatives.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Intro & Who is Bryon Crump?

00:40 – What EnviroPAK Does with Molded Fiber

01:16 – A Truly Chemical-Free Packaging Process

01:47 – Helping Manufacturers Replace Plastic

03:32 – Real Example: Circularity in Action

05:29 – Trends: Regulation, Consumer Pressure & the Future of Molded Fiber

• Turning Scrap Into Value

  • EnviroPAK processes 5,000+ tons of commercial paper waste each year, converting it into high-performance packaging without adhesives or chemicals.

• Why Manufacturers Are Making the Switch

  • From regulatory compliance to brand loyalty, the demand for recyclable packaging is only growing.

• Real Circularity in Action

  • One standout example? A client’s print scrap was used—unknowingly—to create molded fiber packaging for their own product, closing the loop in a powerful way.

• The Molded Fiber Comeback

  • Once associated mainly with egg cartons and cup trays, this 100-year-old material is proving it has staying power—and new potential in custom packaging.

Expert Insight from Shapiro

At Shapiro, we believe circular solutions like this represent the future of sustainability. Reinventing waste as a resource isn’t just environmentally sound—it’s good business. Packaging is more than a necessity—it’s a chance to lead.

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