In this episode, our guests, Michelle Baker and Beth Dederick, discuss the intricacies of product stewardship. Michelle, with over 25 years of experience in product stewardship and regulatory compliance, and Beth, with more than 20 years in environmental consulting, share their expertise on the importance of product stewardship. They explain the concept, the roles of various stakeholders, and the global implications of regulatory compliance. The discussion explores challenges such as delivering bad news to stakeholders and the need for early involvement of product stewards in product development to avoid costly mistakes. They emphasize the importance of communication, forward-thinking, and collaboration within organizations to ensure product safety, sustainability, and compliance.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
02:10 Understanding Product Stewardship
05:31 Corporate Stakeholders in Product Stewardship
11:30 Global Collaboration and Compliance Challenges
14:57 Delivering Bad News in Product Stewardship
25:15 Proactive Planning and Forecasting
28:52 Feedback on Delivering Bad News
30:20 Navigating Product Stewardship Challenges
32:04 Company Philosophy on Compliance
32:54 Reformulation and Market Impact
38:12 Sustainability and Product Stewardship
40:27 Communication and Training
48:47 Consultants and Collaboration
50:33 Benefits of Early Product Stewardship
53:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts