Inner Circle: Making the Impossible, Possible

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast presented by Impact Zero! Our goal is to have conversations with remarkable individuals who are positively impacting the world and to motivate you to get involved in the sustainability movement, regardless of how small your actions may be. We are delighted to have you as a listener, and we invite you to join our community at impactzero.ca to support our podcast. Let us collaborate to make the world a better and more sustainable place for everyone!This week's episode features Alvin Ramoutar, a software developer who leads Repair Cafe Toronto in his free time. Alvin initially joined the Repair Cafe in 2018, but he has since become a crucial part of the core team, supporting their mission to organize free repair and community-building events across various regions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We share many common values with Repair Cafe, and one of the highlights of this episode is Alvin's favorite repair story, which he shares towards the end. It's an engaging and informative conversation that you won't want to miss.This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), which provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.Now let's meet Alvin!Alvin's Portfolio - LinkRepair Cafe Toronto - Website Email - contact@alvinr.caSupport the show

This week, we're chatting with Kirsten Pelchat, who's one of the co-founders of Elva's All Naturals, a small business that makes natural, small-batch health and home products. Kirsten and her partner Ian are all about using the most natural ingredients possible to create top-notch products. We get into what it's like running a business that cares about both human health and the planet's health.So, be sure to tune in and join us in our mission to make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider showing your support by visiting our website at impactzero.ca and becoming a part of our community. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and pave the way for future generations.This season of Sustainability Disruptors is proudly sponsored by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG offers top-notch recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance requirements. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch with them at canada@rev-log.com or check out their website at www.rev-log.com.Let's dive into our conversation with Kirsten!Links: Website - Elva's All NaturalsIG - elvas.allnaturalsSupport the show

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero. We've got an exciting episode lined up for you, because this week we're talking to Sam Soloway, the co-founder of Planet Pantry in Winnipeg. Sam's a true inspiration, having opened her one-stop refillery during the peak of Covid lockdowns after her career as a theater actor was disrupted in Toronto.In this episode, we delve into the importance of supporting local businesses, and what it takes to be an integrity-first entrepreneur who's not afraid to make mistakes. Sam's journey is truly remarkable, and her insights are invaluable for anyone interested in sustainability.So, be sure to tune in and join us in our mission to make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us. And if you enjoy our podcast, please do show your support by visiting us at impactzero.ca and becoming part of our community. Together, let's make a positive impact on the environment and pave the way for future generations to come!This season of Sustainability Disruptors is proudly sponsored by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG offers top-notch recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance requirements. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch with them at canada@rev-log.com or check out their website at www.rev-log.com.Let's dive into our conversation with Sam!Planet Pantry - WebsiteIG - planetpantrywpgContact - FormSupport the show

Hey there, welcome to Sustainability Disruptors - the podcast by Impact Zero! Our mission is simple: to speak to amazing people who are creating positive change in the world and inspire you to join the sustainability movement too, no matter how small your contribution may be.We're thrilled to have you on board and we'd love for you to support our podcast and join our community over at impactzero.ca. Together, let's make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us!This week, we're excited to introduce you to Rachel Lissner, the program manager at Not Far From The Tree and founder of Reuseful. She's a true sustainability champion and shares her insights on gleaning and managing hard-to-reuse materials in this episode.If you're looking for inspiration on how you can make a difference in the environment, then this episode is for you! Rachel's work is truly incredible and we can all learn something from her. Let's do our part in preserving our planet for generations to come!Oh, and by the way, this season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), a company that provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.So, without further ado, let's meet Rachel and dive into the world of sustainability together!Not Far From The Tree - https://notfarfromthetree.org/IG - nffttSupport the show

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! Each week we speak to incredible people who are making a difference in the world and inspiring others to do the same. Our goal is to inspire you to get involved in the sustainability movement and show you how you can make a difference, no matter how small.If you want to support our podcast or become a member of our community, head on over to impactzero.ca. We'd love to have you on board and join us in making the world a better, more sustainable place!This week's episode is all about protecting our pollinators and promoting sustainability. Our guest is the amazing Ashoke Mohanraj, author of the fantastic children's book "Pollinator Man." We're so excited to share his passion for preserving our planet and inspiring the younger generation to get involved!In this episode, Ashoke talks about the importance of protecting our pollinators and how we can all make a difference. He encourages kids to get outside and participate in activities that promote pollinator conservation. And guess what, he also talks about the role that men can play in the sustainability movement!So, if you're looking for some inspiration on how to make a positive impact on the environment, tune in to this episode and learn from Ashoke's incredible work. Let's do our part in preserving our planet for generations to come! This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.Let's meet Ashoke!Connect with Ashoke!LinkedInIG @ashokemohanrajPollinator Man - Pollinator Man: Mohanraj, Ashoke, Aamir, Minha: 9781778232909: Books - Amazon.caGoldilocks Mission Website - THE GOLDILOCKS MISSIONOn The Verge Website (Production Company) - Home - OT VergeWritten Piece in Collaboration with the City of Markham on Environmentalism & Masculinity - Trail Project – Storywalk | Markham Public LibrarySupport the show

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! We're all about sustainability and bringing you the inside scoop on how you can make a difference. Our goal is to inspire you to join the movement, so we chat with people who are doing just that.If you want to show some love for the show or become a member, check out impactzero.ca.Buckle up because we've got an epic episode for you today! We're sitting down with Jacquie Rushlow, the mastermind behind The Keep Refillery. With her husband Andrew by her side, they've created a local refill store that's revolutionizing the way we approach sustainability. They're all about making small, easy changes in your life that add up to big impact. And they're not just talking the talk, they're walking the walk.We're going to dive deep into how Jacquie and Andrew have embedded their sustainability values into their business, and how they're engaging their team to come up with exciting, values-aligned initiatives. Trust us, you won't want to miss this one! So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by The Keep Refillery.This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.Let's meet Jacquie!Follow The Keep Refillery!IG @thekeeprefillery_torontoSupport the show

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! We're all about sustainability and bringing you the inside scoop on how you can make a difference. Our goal is to inspire you to join the movement, so we chat with people who are doing just that. If you want to show some love for the show or become a member, check out impactzero.ca.Today, we've got a really cool episode for you! We're chatting with Sam and Jesi, the founders of Canary Kids Club, Phoenix Pre-Worn, and June Bird. The subscription box by Canary Kids Club is perfect for kids aged 3-10, and every month it comes with handmade activities to help with social-emotional and motor skills development. They also include goodies for adults because we all need a little reminder to take care of ourselves too!This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.Let's meet Sam and Jesi!Follow Canary Kids Club!IG @canarykidsclubTikTok @canarykidsclubFollow Phoenix Pre-Worn!Follow June Bird!Support the show

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero bringing you the inside scoop on all things sustainability. We chat with people making a difference and share their stories to inspire you to join the movement.Check out impactzero.ca if you want to support the show or become a member.This week, we're getting up close and personal with Christine Trinh, the co-founder of Beeja May. Beeja May is all about making it easy for parents to shop secondhand for their families. With the goal of slowing down fast fashion's negative impact on the planet, Christine and her husband are chasing their dream of building a company with an invaluable purpose.Tune in to hear Christine's story and how Beeja May is making shopping for sustainable clothing options a breeze for parents. This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.Now let's meet Christine!Follow Beeja May! Instagram @beeja.maySupport the show

Hey there! Welcome to the Sustainability Disruptors, the new and improved podcast brought to you by Impact Zero. In this show, we chat with people from all over the world working in sustainability to give you an inside look and some inspiration to join the movement. Impact Zero is based in Toronto and helps people bring circular economy solutions to life.Check out impactzero.ca if you want to support the show or become a member.This week, we're talking to Heather Mak, co-founder of Diversity in Sustainability. This non-profit is working to equip current and future sustainability leaders from Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities with the skills, networks, and resources they need to create a more sustainable and just future. Diversity in Sustainability is also making sure the wider sustainability sector becomes more inclusive for underrepresented populations.This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.Now let's meet Heather! Check out: Diversity in SustainabilitySupport the show

Hey everyone,We're excited for this week's episode because we will be continuing our conversation with Manidoo Bineshii, who will be sharing her work and the story behind her non-profit, Manidoo Bineshii Dreams.Like last week, we're diving into some heavy topics, like Canada's impact on indigenous communities, cultural oppression, displacement, and some truths that may be hard to hear. But we believe that this conversation will teach you something new and validate any experiences you may have had that are similar to what we'll be discussing. If you're moved by this conversation and want to support the positive work that Manidoo Bineshii Dreams is doing, you can donate by sending an e-transfer to v_young31@hotmail.com. Plus, if you're feeling the need for support, there are many regional support services you can reach out to such as Talk for Healing and Hope for Wellness Helpline, as well as the Canadian Equality website. The team.–Want to increase your sustainability knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals? Impact Zero's Explore Series - Live events have got you covered. Our in-person events in 2023 will bring you in front of industry experts to talk about entrepreneurship and the circular economy. Don't miss the opportunity to learn and grow with us in DT Toronto. We can't wait to meet you there!If you're ready to take part and make a positive impact, visit the link below to donate and support the show. You can also send Erin an email at erin@impactzero.ca with your feedback. Let's collaborate and make a change!Connect with Manidoo BineshiiSupport the show

Hey everyone,We're excited for this week's episode where we'll be passing the mic to Manidoo Bineshii, who will be sharing her work and the story behind her non-profit, Manidoo Bineshii Dreams.We're going to be diving into some heavy topics, like Canada's impact on indigenous communities, cultural oppression, displacement, and some truths that may be hard to hear. But we believe that this conversation will teach you something new and validate any experiences you may have had that are similar to what we'll be discussing.If you're moved by this conversation and want to support the positive work that Manidoo Bineshii Dreams is doing, you can donate by sending an e-transfer to v_young31@hotmail.com. Plus, if you're feeling the need for support, there are many regional support services you can reach out to such as Talk for Healing and Hope for Wellness Helpline, as well as the Canadian Equality website. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one, and make sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of the conversation.The team.---Want to increase your sustainability knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals? Impact Zero's Explore Series - Live events have got you covered. Our in-person events in 2023 will bring you in front of industry experts to talk about entrepreneurship and the circular economy. Don't miss the opportunity to learn and grow with us in DT Toronto. We can't wait to meet you there!If you're ready to take part and make a positive impact, visit the link below to donate and support the show. You can also send Erin an email at erin@impactzero.ca with your feedback. Let's collaborate and make a change!---Connect with Manidoo BineshiiSupport the show

Join Mary-Kate Pizzuti and Leor Rotchild for their discussion on moving businesses towards circularity. Mary-Kate, the Community Manager at Impact Zero, is a leader in organizing events and building community engagement. Leor, the Sustainability Leader and Executive Director at the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), is a trailblazer in Canada's only membership association for companies co-creating a sustainable, equitable future. Leor shares his interesting experiences in the space and the two discuss their insights on how to make a positive impact in the business world. Don't miss this chance to learn from and be inspired by these amazing individuals!Are you looking to up your sustainability game and meet some like-minded people? Impact Zero's Explore Series - Live events have got you covered. This episode is a recording of one of our super informative and fun conversations, and our in-person events in 2023 will bring you face-to-face with industry experts to chat about entrepreneurship and the circular economy. Don't miss out on the chance to learn and grow with us in DT Toronto

In this episode, Erin sits down with Mary-Kate Pizzuti, the Community Manager at Impact Zero. Mary-Kate is responsible for organizing events and fostering community engagement. The two discuss the importance of NGOs and their role in contributing to the growth of the circular economy. They also share their personal experiences and discuss ways in which individuals can get involved and make a positive impact through NGOs. It is an engaging and informative conversation that is not to be missed!Are you ready to level up your sustainability game and connect with like-minded folks? Look no further than Impact Zero's Explore Series - Live events! This episode is a recording of one of these conversations, and our in-person events in 2023 will bring you face-to-face with industry experts to discuss entrepreneurship and the circular economy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn and grow with us. Plus, we'll be hanging out in DT Toronto

In this episode, we interview Kevin Poirier, a trusted advisor on carbon pricing, climate change, and sustainability. Kevin is a Certified Sustainability Professional and Professional Engineer, and his work helps clients strategically manage and technically deliver sustainability services. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field!Calling all Toronto peeps! We're manifesting our physical space downtown and we need your help to make it happen. If you're feeling generous (or you just want to make a difference), check out the link below and donate. Every dollar counts! 

This is a recording of one of our Explore Series - Live events with industry experts to talk about their area of sustainability in relation to entrepreneurship and the circular economy. If you want to see full video, check out our Youtube channelThese will be hosted in person in 2023 so look out for our Explore Series events! FYI we're manifesting our physical space in DT Toronto

Let's reconvene for episode 13!This week we're talking to Stephanie Mclarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners. We explore:What it's like being a founder How to balance your career with being a parent Overcoming barriers And so much more! FYI we're manifesting our physical space in DT Toronto

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Season 3 episode 3! Make a wish! This week we're introducing our weekly categories:

Look at this: It's episode 2! Told you we're back from that hiatus. We're embracing the newness that is our third season. That means:

Welcome to season 3! Yes, we took a hiatus, but we promise there was a good reason for it! You see, the only way for us to kick things up a notch was to shake things up. For us, that meant taking some time to gather our thoughts and build up our team. And you know what, we're so happy we did because now we feel supercharged and ready to launch to a whole new level. Get ready for adjustments to be made on the fly. We're talking episode structure, music choices, and more. Things might sound different, but we can assure you that we're still the same rag-tag show that you've come to know and love. With that, please enjoy our first episode of the new season featuring Chùk Odenigbo!**This season of the Inner Circle is sponsored by Reverse Logistics Group or RLG.If you are interested in learning more contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit them at www.rev-log.com, that's www.rev-log.com.**Chúk is a black Franco-Albertan from Calgary. He is passionate about the interactions between health, culture and the environment. This passion inspired him to pursue his PhD in Medical Geography after completing his master's degree in Environmental Health. He is one of the Founding Directors for Future Ancestors Services Inc., and the Co-founder of The Poison and The Apple. Chúk has worked in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, fashion retail, and academia. He is interested in the multidisciplinary nature of our existence and in exploring new solutions that respond to recurring problems.Chúk was ranked amongst the top 30 Sustainability Leaders under 30 by Corporate Knights, the top 30 Change-Making Albertans under 30 by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, and the top 10 young Franco-Albertan leaders by Radio-Canada. Chúk was MEC's ambassador for the outdoors and is an alumni of the first Ocean Bridge cohort, a group of young Canadians leading ocean health and literacy projects across Canada.Links:Future Ancestors: Chúk OdenigbouOttawa Academic Profile - Chúk OdenigboThe Forces of Nature - by Chúk Odenigbo (free book)Voices of Change: Twelve Visions for How to Change the Climate Crisis (book)Social Media:Instagram et Twitter: @ancestorsfuture @RoyalChukzLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chukcv/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/19073093/Support the show

This week we're chatting with Sam Kashani about what he's learned as Too Good To Go's Country Manager for Canadian operations, how he's scaled operations in Canada over the last few months, and what their plans are for creating a less wasteful and more accessible food system.--- Links ---Join our next Explore Series or Networking Event: https://impactzero.ca/events-calendarNewsletter signup: https://impactzero.ca/newsletter-signupDownload Too Good To Go: https://toogoodtogo.com/en-usFollow Too Good To Go on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toogoodtogo.can/Buy on Iterant: https://www.iterant.coEmail me: erin@impactzero.caSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews as she chats with the latest cohort of the Impact Project Accelerator! They share more about who they are, what they've been up to over these last 4 months, and what's in store for 2022 and beyond.Guests include:Matt, founder of Iterant: https://iterant.co/Suanny, founder of The Shared Bag: https://thesharedbag.com/Helena, co-founder of Clotho (shoutout to Elizabeth): https://useclotho.com/Shoutout to Fallon, founder of GoodSort: https://www.goodsort.org/home-- Links --Become a Monthly Donor: https://impactzero.ca/donateJoin the Accelerator waiting list for Q2 2022: https://impactzero.ca/impact-project-accelerator-closedJoin the Impact Zero Network: https://impactzero.ca/get-involved-individualSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

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Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Shelly Xu and Ahmed Fardin about the barriers and solutions to sustainable textile manufacturing, their design process, and working with climate refugees. Shelly Xu Designs: https://www.shellyxu.design/Zero-Waste Jacket: https://shellyxudesign.wpengine.com/product/sxd-x-climate-refugees-jacket/Join the Summer Gala: https://impactzero.ca/upcoming-eventsA Greener Future: https://www.agreenerfuture.ca/Support the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero, as she discusses air pollution and the UK's environmentally disastrous trade deals. Support the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Nikki Self– founder and CEO of Saponetti, Toronto's first soap refill delivery service. Listen in for a chat about innovating and helping to grow the circular economy in Toronto.Saponetti Website: https://www.saponetti.ca/Saponetti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saponetti.ca/Saponetti Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saponetti.caSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero, for another episode of the Group Chat series as she, Lauren Castelino, and Julie Wang discuss the blue box recycling program in Ontario, as well as the horrific discovery at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC.Support the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Samer Kamal, founder of Bee'ah– the largest waste management company in the Middle East– and the Chief Development Officer at Minus Global International– whose goal is to establish an ecosystem that will result in the most efficient, cost-effective & environmentally friendly waste management, to date. In this episode, Samer discusses how he founded and grew Bee'ah from a team of 3 to 1600 people with annual revenues of $ 110 million, whilst examining the importance of shared infrastructure to a sustainable economy. Support the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero, for the first-ever episode of the Group Chat series– a series dedicated to digging into and discussing current events. In this episode, Erin talks Unilever, a company looking to introduce recyclable toothpaste tubes to the US; the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women human-rights crisis, and the Nunavut RCMP investigation into the homicide of The Grizzlies actor Emerald MacDonald; and the implications of the young climate activists' win over the German government, in an unprecedented court case.Support the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Welcome back for season 2 of the Inner Circle podcsat! Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with David Katz, the founder, and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic that empowers the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment! In this episode, David discusses his journey, creating Plastic Bank, whilst sharing the importance of a compassionate heart, vulnerability, and the openness to receiving all the gifts the universe has to offer.USEFUL LINKSJoin the Impact Zero Network: https://impactzero.ca/get-involved-individualImpact Zero Summer Gala Tickets: https://impactzero.ca/upcoming-eventsDonate to Impact Zero: https://impactzero.ca/donateTiny Planet Digital Sustainable Growth Contest: https://tinyplanet.digital/sustainable-growth-contest-by-tiny-planet-digital/The Shared Bag: https://www.instagram.com/thesharedbag/Support the show

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Sarah, Adam, and Marcus - the co-founders of Aevi Solutions! They want to help small businesses not just reduce their environmental impacts, but also reduce their operating costs at the same time! Learn more about what it's like to start a small consulting firm with your best friends to help Toronto's SMEs make some significant change together!----- LINKS -----Aevi Solutions: https://www.aevisolutions.com/Follow Aevi Solutions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aevisolutions/Join the Impact Zero Professional Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersJoin the Impact Zero Supporter Network: https://impactzero.ca/get-involved-individualAdvisory Services: impactzero.ca/advisory-servicesEngaging Sessions: impactzero.ca/engaging-sessionsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donateEmail Erin: erin@impactzero.caRegister for Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Jordan Smith! He's the founder of Renterii, a sharing platform for Toronto to meet their neighbours, make some money, and save the planet!----- LINKS -----Download Renterii: https://renterii.com/Follow Renterii on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renteriiapp/ Follow Renterii on Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/company/renterii/Join the Impact Zero Professional Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersJoin the Impact Zero Supporter Network: https://impactzero.ca/get-involved-individual Advisory Services: impactzero.ca/advisory-servicesEngaging Sessions: impactzero.ca/engaging-sessionsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donateEmail Erin: erin@impactzero.caRegister for Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Eric Corey Freed! He's a co-author of Circular Economy for Dummies, and tells us all about what it's like to write the book on such a complex topic, how to keep climate anxiety away, and what the magical world of biomimicry could look like!----- LINKS -----Get Circular Economy for Dummies: https://www.adifferentbooklist.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=circular+economy+for+dummies&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keywordFollow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericcoreyfreedLearn more about the Book: https://circulareconomyfordummies.com/ Join the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersAdvisory Services: impactzero.ca/advisory-servicesEngaging Sessions: impactzero.ca/engaging-sessionsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donateEmail Erin: erin@impactzero.caRegister for Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Marc Goldgrub from Green Economy Law Professional Corporation! He's the knowledge we needed about two weeks ago when Erin tried to make her way through the carbon tax explanation. If you liked that episode - you must listen to this in FULL!We talk about what a carbon tax is, if it's really a "tax", how it's different from a cap & trade system, what it means for green investment, what it means for individuals, and much more!----- LINKS -----Learn more about GELPC: www.greeneconomylaw.comGELPC Supreme Court Decision Article: https://www.greeneconomylaw.com/blog/explaining-canadas-constitutional-carbon-pricing-decisionSign up for the GELPC Newsletter: www.greeneconomylaw.com/newsletter-signupFollow GELPC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-economy-law-professional-corporation/ Email Marc: mg@greeneconomylaw.comJoin the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersAdvisory Services: impactzero.ca/advisory-services Engaging Sessions: impactzero.ca/engaging-sessionsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donateEmail Erin: erin@impactzero.caRegister for Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero as she chats with Linsay Moran, one of three co-founders of Unwrapit!We talk about what's wrong in the events/expo/swag gifting industry, how to make gifting sustainable, what a swag-less world could look like, what the barriers are right now, and how to start a business with not one, not two, but THREE co-founders?!----- LINKS -----Learn more about Unwrapit: www.unwrapit.comFollow Unwrapit on Twitter: twitter.com/unwrapitdotcom Follow Unwrapit on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/unwrapit Join the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: erin@impactzero.caJoin Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

This week is a solo episode with Erin Andrews, the Founder & Executive Director of Impact Zero! We needed to take a second to slow down and talk about the big Supreme Court decision about the federal carbon tax, as well as get grounded again in what Impact Zero is working on which will help make sure this carbon tax doesn't have a negative impact on people who don't have green options and don't have a lot of disposable income. ----- LINKS -----Join the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: erin@impactzero.caJoin Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passArticles DiscussedCBC: www.cbc.ca/news/politics/supreme-court-federal-carbon-tax-constitutional-case-1.5962687 Financial Post: financialpost.com/opinion/why-the-federal-carbon-tax-wont-work-to-reduce-emissionsSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

This week we chat with Christina Quach, she is passionate about bringing an intersectional approach to environmental issues by bridging the gap between social and environmental issues. She comes from a Political Studies and a Social Work background. She has worked and volunteered in advocacy, the child welfare system, engaging in food justice initiatives, bringing environmental issues to social issues courses, and more. Through her social justice work and lens, Christina has seen the relationship between how the environmental impacts human well-being and vice versa. Christina's goal is to inform and address environmental issues from a human rights perspective. ----- LINKS -----Follow Christina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/earthto.tinoJoin the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: Email ErinJoin Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

This week we chat with Charles Binks-Collier, the Founder and CEO of Circulr, a local company looking to reuse reusable packaging. Charles is one of our two Impact Projects participating in our Impact Project Accelerator, and here we chat about why he started Circulr, what their goal is as a company, and why they're doing what they do.----- LINKS -----Learn more about Circulr: Follow Circulr on Instagram: www.instagram.com/circulr.incLike Circulr on Facebook: www.facebook.com/circulrshopJoin the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: Email ErinJoin Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passVote to get CASE: www.getcase.ca/tellmemore Follow CASE on Instagram: www.instagram.com/casereuseSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

This week we chat with a whole panel of guests during the last week of Drawdown Toronto's Just Eat It! Foo Waste Challenge. This last week's interview was so inspiring and informative that we had to re-share it here to the podcast. If you'd like to follow up with the last 6 interviews we produce with Drawdown Toronto, you can watch them at drawdowntoronto.ca/food-waste-challengeAngelina La is lead of Waste Watchers, a youth-led group working to take action on food waste in the GTHA. (@food_unity_) Leslie Solomonian is the co-founder of Naturopathic Doctors for Environmental and Social Trust (NEST), to support the naturopathic profession to engage in advocacy for the social and ecological determinants of planetary health. (@nestnds) Dr. Antonia Sappong & Lindura Sappong are the co-founders of Plastic Free Toronto, where they work together to educate and inspire their community to deal with issues of environmental pollution, climate change, poverty, and institutionalized racism. (@plasticfreeto) Tony Colley is the owner of B12Give, a local company that donates excess food waste from businesses and redistributes it to organizations helping to feed food-insecure communities. (@b12give)----- LINKS -----Learn more about Drawdown Toronto: drawdowntoronto.ca/food-waste-challengeFollow Drawdown Toronto on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drawdowntorontoJoin the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: Email ErinJoin a Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passLearn More about I LIVE ECO: www.iliveeco.coFollow I LIVE ECO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iliveecoSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

This week we chat with Ally Mitchell, the Founder and Owner of Ocean Plastic Pots. Ocean Plastic Pots is inspired by Ally Mitchell's passion and determination to help turn the tide on the large volume of plastic found in our seas, causing grave harm to the future of our planet. Together we chat about why he started Ocean Plastic Pots, how to change consumer mindsets, how he's incorporated circular economy into his product design and how his manufacturing process is entirely zero-waste!----- LINKS -----Learn more about Ocean Plastic Pots: oceanplasticpots.comFollow Ocean Plastic Pots on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocean.plastic.pots Join the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: Email ErinJoin a Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passLearn More about A Greener Future: www.agreenerfuture.caWatch the SHORELINE Trailer: www.agreenerfuture.ca/shorelineFollow A Greener Future on Instagram: www.instagram.com/agreenerfutureSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

This week we chat with Katie Allen, the Sustainability & Social Impact Manager at Fiix Software. Katie has been at the company since they were a small start-up and has helped them grow while keeping sustainability top-of-mind! Together we chat about the importance of maintenance, repair, and how it can save businesses not just money but also energy, water, and other resources! ----- LINKS -----Learn more about Fiix CSR: www.fiixsoftware.com/csrFollow Fiix on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fiix-softwareFollow Fiix on Twitter: twitter.com/fiixsoftwareLike Fiix on Facebook: www.facebook.com/fiixsoftware Join the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: Email ErinJoin a Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passLearn More about The Shared Bag: www.thesharedbag.comFollow The Shared Bag on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesharedbagSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)

Join Erin Andrews as she chats with Frances Edmonds, the Head of Sustainability at HP Canada. We talk about why giving employees paid volunteer time off of their day job makes businesses more money, how HP attributes over $1 billion of their revenue to their sustainability initiatives, how to reduce the carbon footprint of a laptop, and much more!----- LINKS -----HP Refresh:  www.hp.com/ca/en/solutions/education/refresh.htmlLearn more about Sustainability at HP: www.hp.com/ca/en/hp-information/sustainable-impact.htmlSustainable Purchasing Guide: www.hp.com/go/sustainablepurchasing Learn more about Instant Ink: store.hp.com/CanadaStore/Merch/Join the Impact Zero Network: impactzero.ca/prospective-membersSponsor the Impact Project Accelerator: impactzero.ca/corporate-sponsorshipsDonate to Impact Zero: impactzero.ca/donatePartner with Impact Zero: Email ErinJoin a Circular Networking Night: impactzero.ca/guest-passLearn More about The Fiddlehead Project: www.fiddleheadproject.comFollow The Fiddlehead Project on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefiddleheadprojectFollow The Fiddlehead Project on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UChFDKrZZOQqR0sFoRUJTDkgSupport the show (https://impactzero.ca/donate)