Over the Counter: Data Tech CEO On Digital Tools Driving Faster, More Sustainable Personal Care
Executive Summary
In this episode of HBW Insight's Over The Counter podcast, we connect with Neil D’Souza, CEO of Makersite GmbH, a data software company based in Stuttgart, Germany that offers “next generation” product data management tools that help personal care and other industries manage product sustainability, cost and compliance.
Eighty percent of a product’s environmental impact is determined at the design phase. As laws are enacted at the federal state, and local levels to implement extended producer responsibility takeback programs, companies are pressed now more than ever to find ways to reduce packaging and incorporate bio-based packaging materials.
In this episode of HBW’s Over The Counter podcast, we connect with Neil D’Souza, CEO of Makersite GmbH, a data software company based in Stuttgart, Germany.
D’Souza spoke about the ways in which AI and other technologies are used to improve packaging design, the challenges and questions all companies face in creating a more sustainable product and opportunities in the area of reusable/refillable design.
Guest Bio
Neil D’Souza, CEO Of Makersite GmbH, worked for 20 years in academia in the area of climate science before he committed himself to helping industry make better, more sustainable products. His firm offers digital tools that help companies manage cost, environment, compliance and risk data.