CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Driving Change in Sustainable Packaging With Kayla Fenton

Episode Notes

In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we were honored to welcome Kayla Fenton, Senior Product Manager for Sustainable Packaging Operations at Amazon. With her extensive background in sustainability, policy, and urban planning, Kayla is at the forefront of Amazon's efforts to minimize packaging waste through innovative and sustainable operations. Her role in the Ships in Product Packaging (SIPP) program and her dedication to reducing operational and material waste demonstrate the potential for large corporations like Amazon to lead in environmental stewardship while maintaining economic efficiency. Kayla shares her journey from her academic roots at the University of Texas at Austin to her impactful work in sustainable packaging, offering insights into the challenges and successes of integrating sustainability into one of the world's largest companies.

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A heartfelt thank you to Kayla Fenton for joining us and shedding light on the significant strides Amazon is making in sustainable packaging. Her expertise and dedication underscore the critical role that innovation and commitment play in addressing environmental challenges within the corporate sector.

We also express our gratitude to our partners, including Exclusive Banking partner RBC, Exclusive shipping partner UPS, exclusive accounting software partner Xero, and exclusive E-mail partner Constant Contact, for their support of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast.

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