Podcast

Using Waste as Currency

Phone cases don’t need to last a lifetime, but in a landfill, they might. Pela founder Jeremy Lang shares how he developed the compostable flax-based phone case material and how Pela is making a place for itself in the responsibility economy.

Jeremy Lang and Stephan Ango · Jan 8, 2020

Video

Unboxing by Humankind

Sturdy where it counts and no plastic in sight.

Jesse Genet · Jan 2, 2020

Podcast

Prioritizing the Long Term

Momentum is building around sustainable purchasing and Stuart Landesberg believes this is just the beginning. The CEO and Co-founder of Grove Collaborative shares a piece-by-piece sustainability strategy and the outlook that could make Grove a 100-year company.

Stuart Landesberg and Stephan Ango · Jan 1, 2020

Video

Unboxing Sonos

See how Sonos is shipping without any plastic baggies that are notorious in electronics unboxings.

Jesse Genet · Dec 19, 2019

Podcast

Creating a Customer Journey

Trade Coffee is delivering on discovery, but the subscription part is more complex than it seems. Hear how they've optimized for their roasters and their customers.

Mike Lackman and Stephan Ango · Dec 18, 2019

Video

Unboxing Prose

See how Prose uses transparency to elevate their personalized shampoo and conditioner.

Jesse Genet · Dec 12, 2019

Podcast

Reflecting the World As It Is

Universal Standard is building the largest size range in the world. Hear why they want to stop talking about size, and what they're doing to set a new standard.

Alexandra Waldman and Stephan Ango · Dec 11, 2019

Advice

How Allbirds, Patagonia, and Reformation Choose Their Sustainability Priorities

We analyze how seven sustainable ecommerce companies choose packaging that aligns with their priorities.

Katelan Cunningham · Dec 10, 2019

Video

Unboxing Warby Parker

The try-on kit that started it all.

Jesse Genet · Dec 5, 2019

Podcast

Solving a Worthy Problem

Framing priceless pieces requires a ton of customer confidence. Framebridge founder and CEO Susan Tynan built that confidence by sweating the details, building out a new factory, and launching two brick-and-mortar locations.

Susan Tynan and Stephan Ango · Dec 3, 2019

Roundup

Holiday Gift Guide 2019

We made a gift guide and a how to make a gift guide guide.

Lauren Tom · Nov 26, 2019

Podcast

Ask Lumi: Looking Back on 100 Episodes

Jesse and Stephan are answering your questions about the podcast, packaging, ecommerce, and Lumi.

Jesse Genet, Katelan Cunningham and Stephan Ango · Nov 20, 2019

Advice

Ask Lumi: Is Compostable Plastic Better for the Planet?

Answering your questions about the complexity of compostable plastic packaging.

Katelan Cunningham · Nov 12, 2019

Podcast

Feeling Like a Kid Again

The magic of Magic Spoon is in its trifecta of sweeteners that keep it low in sugar and its high quality dairy protein. Co-founder Gregory Sewitz talks sourcing, formulations, and why he'll never work with live crickets again.

Greg Sewitz and Stephan Ango · Nov 12, 2019

Video

Unboxing Dôen

This ethical apparel brand is using tactile materials to build a luxury unboxing experience.

Jesse Genet · Nov 7, 2019

Video

Unboxing HiBar

See how this brand is raising the bar on plastic-free hair care.

Jesse Genet · Oct 31, 2019

Podcast

Controlling the Narrative

Combining her impressive background in tech and marketing with her husband's wine making expertise, Helena Price Hambrecht launched Haus – an aperitif that deserves to be the main attraction.

Helena Price Hambrecht and Stephan Ango · Oct 28, 2019

Video

Unboxing Bite Toothpaste

A totally new way to ship (and use) toothpaste.

Jesse Genet · Oct 24, 2019

Podcast

Changing Consumer Behavior

Blueland is taking the refill model and dehydrating it. Founder and CEO Sarah Paiji Yoo takes us behind the scenes of Blueland's busy first year, the struggles to find a manufacturer for their cleaning tablets, and pitching on Shark Tank.

Sarah Paiji Yoo and Stephan Ango · Oct 23, 2019

Video

Unboxing Summersalt

Cheeky packaging that makes swimsuit try-ons a positive experience.

Jesse Genet · Oct 17, 2019

Bulletin

China Import Tariffs Take Effect on Packaging

Updates on the latest impacts of US and China trade negotiations.

Lumi Staff · Oct 11, 2019

Bulletin

Release Notes: Multi-Split Orders

The revamped order workflow helps you split shipments, collaborate on drafts, and clone orders.

Spencer Nelson · Oct 10, 2019

Video

Unboxing Goodboy

Human approved packaging for personalized dog supplements.

Jesse Genet · Oct 10, 2019

Podcast

Running Authentically

Tracksmith not only captures the grit it takes to run — they glorify it. Co-founder Matt Taylor shares the strategy behind their captivating photography, their growing community, and the respite of a retail space.

Matt Taylor and Stephan Ango · Oct 9, 2019

Innovative brands use Lumi to manage scalable and sustainable packaging.