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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Njma6I0OhjM  Pallavi Pande is a mompreneur and the visionary founder and CEO of Dtocs, a Portland-based, minority and woman-owned (MWBE) company that creates stylish, 100% compostable tableware crafted from naturally shed Areca palm leaves that is sustainable, eco-friendly, and plastic-free. Pallavi's first name roughly translates to “leaf” in Sanskrit. Fond childhood memories of dining on banana leaves in India, helped inspire Pallavi to create Dtocs.   True to Pallavi's mission of “People, Planet, Parties,” Dtocs is a sustainable tableware brand rooted in Pallavi's Indian heritage and driven by a mission to reduce single-use plastic. Her products combine stylish, functional design with a strong dedication to environmental and social impact. According to Pallavi, her products appeal to people who care not only about what's on their plates, but what's in their plates. Founded in 2019, the brand delivers elegant yet eco-conscious alternatives to single-use plastic and paper products—everything from plates and bowls to patented straws—designed for both everyday use as well as upscale events. Sold on Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, and in local markets, Dtocs has captured attention far and wide, earning the prestigious NEXTY Award for Innovation at the Natural Products Expo East and being named a finalist in Shark Tank's audition rounds.  According to one article dated May 1, 2024, Dtocs had achieved $1.8 million in cumulative revenue since 2019 and the company reported having sold 10 million palm leaf tableware units at that point in time.  Pallavi has also been honored as a 2023 Influential Businesswoman and an AI Innovation Excellence Award recipient, recognized on the INC 250 Female Founders list, and most recently awarded the Clearco 2025 AAPI Ecommerce Excellence Award, which spotlights Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) founders in the e-commerce space. Under her leadership, Dtocs has secured a place in SEED SPOT's Retail Brand Accelerator and has been celebrated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a CO‑100 Customer Champion.  Dtocs' mission goes beyond sustainability. By sourcing materials from rural India, the company empowers local farmers and artisans—particularly women—while supporting educational and vocational initiatives through partnerships like Anmol Sahara and “Greater Than PDX” in Portland.  Tune in as Pallavi shares her journey from occasionally dining on banana leaves in her native India to building a BIPOC and women-empowered, eco-conscious ecommerce brand that blends purpose, sustainability, and cultural pride. Learn more: https://dtocs.com/ Coupon Code: dtocs20 – for 20% off and free shipping on any order on the website Connect with Pallavi Pande: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavi-pande-bb5abb1b/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palpande/?hl=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxmommies/  

Globally, around 460 million metric tons of plastic is produced every year, and it's estimated that 20 million metric tons of plastic litter ends up in the environment. To try and mitigate some of the damage, Plastic Free July was launched in 2011. It's a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, which aims to work towards a world free of plastic waste. Founder and Executive Director of Plastic Free July, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz joined Jack Tame to discuss the initiative and challenge people to get involved. Find more details here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear about the global movement of plastic free July. All to discuss with Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

What does the life of a plastic-free shopper look like? Why is plastic in food so concerning? What are some tips to reduce packaging waste? Today we talk about plastics. In particular we will have a nice chat with Suri, a digital creator also known as @dazingsoul who is a plastic-free shopper and who joined us during our Planting The Future campaign. Suri will give us some tips on how to buy less plastic especially when it comes to food and we will also talk about why we should put effort into it. Host & production: Valentina Gritti Guest: Suramy Gomez, @dazingsoul Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN)

For Nightlife's regular session Waste Not Want Not, resident Garbologist Bel Chellingworth focuses on sustainability topics and answering listeners questions.

What if the solution to our plastics crisis isn't just about individual behavior change but building entirely new marketplaces that make plastic-free living accessible and transparent? On this episode of Earth911's Sustainability In Your Ear, discover the grassroots approach with Simona Paganetto, founder of Implasticfree.com, who has transformed her search for plastic alternatives into a curated directory of nearly 150 vetted brands committed to ditching plastic packaging and single-use products. What began as Simona's journey toward plastic-free living has evolved into a store that bridges the gap between conscious consumers and genuinely sustainable brands. Her rigorous vetting processes and careful curation has made Implasticfree.com a trusted resource for shoppers navigating the confusing landscape of sustainability claims and greenwashing.Simona's approach differs from typical environmental activism—she's learning digital marketing while building her mission-driven venture, creating a refreshingly authentic take on environmental entrepreneurship that prioritizes transparency and continuous learning over having all the answers. We also explore the psychological barriers people face when trying to go plastic-free, from the perception that sustainable products are always more expensive to the overwhelming nature of changing deeply ingrained habits. You can explore curated plastic-free alternatives at implasticfree.com.Subscribe to Sustainability In Your Ear on iTunesFollow Sustainability In Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube

L'isola guida l'Italia nella lotta all'inquinamento per la Giornata mondiale dell'Ambiente e degli Oceani: sedici eventi e oltre 300 volontari coinvolti Nel fine settimana del 7 e 8 giugno, la Sardegna si mobilita in massa per difendere il suo ambiente, diventando la regione più attiva d'Italia durante le celebrazioni della Giornata mondiale dell'Ambiente e della Giornata degli Oceani. A guidare questa imponente operazione di clean up è Plastic Free Onlus, associazione ambientalista che ormai da anni coinvolge cittadini, istituzioni e territori in una vera e propria rivoluzione culturale contro la plastica monouso. L'isola risponde con 16 eventi ufficiali, ben 313 volontari e una quantità sorprendente di rifiuti rimossi: 4.300 chili, pari a 45 quintali, strappati a spiagge, parchi urbani e aree periferiche. Una prova di forza e coesione che parte da Cagliari, Iglesias, Sardara, Castelsardo, Sennori, Sorso, Stintino e Usellus, dove i volontari si attivano sin dal sabato, per poi proseguire la domenica in altri otto comuni: Aglientu, Arzachena, Sassari, Tempio Pausania, Assemini, Sestu, Nuoro e Oristano. L'evento è possibile grazie alla collaborazione tra Plastic Free Onlus, i Comuni patrocinanti e le centinaia di cittadini che non temono caldo e fatica. una rete civica per la Sardegna: istituzioni e cittadini uniti per l'ambiente A sottolineare il successo dell'iniziativa è Maria Francesca Carone, referente regionale di Plastic Free Sardegna, che parla di “un traguardo davvero significativo”. Nonostante le alte temperature, i volontari rispondono con entusiasmo e senso di responsabilità. Mostrano quanto la coscienza ambientale, di fatto, stia crescendo in tutta la regione. L'obiettivo è ambizioso: restituire bellezza e dignità ai luoghi pubblici, prevenire l'inquinamento marino e promuovere abitudini sostenibili. Un obiettivo condiviso anche dalle amministrazioni comunali sarde che, concedendo il patrocinio alle operazioni di raccolta, dimostrano attenzione concreta verso le politiche ambientali. Ogni evento è occasione per educare, sensibilizzare e creare legami tra cittadini e territorio. In un mondo sempre più inquinato, dove la plastica gioca un ruolo chiave, associazioni come Plastic Free accendono una speranza. Contribuiscono a rendere possibile un mondo più sostenibile, più green.

Andrea Dellapiana"Artico Festival"Dal 12 al 14 giugno, BraQuesta notte è per te: dal 12 al 14 giugno 2025 arriva la nona edizione di Artico Festival, che quest'anno più che mai vuole essere un invito a ballare, cantare e ridere, a stare insieme immersi nel verde del Parco della Zizzola, in un tempo e in un luogo sospesi, alle soglie dell'estate, in cima alla collina più alta, che domina la città di Bra.Il festival si apre giovedì 12 con Fabio Celenza, ospite fisso di Propaganda Live, amato dal pubblico per i doppiaggi comico-nonsense di personaggi famosi e politici. Parallelamente alla passione per i doppiaggi, Celenza ha mantenuto viva anche quella per la musica e proprio da questa suggestione nasce l'idea di portare in giro per l'Italia, con una band, uno spettacolo in cui questi due elementi si intrecciano. Dopo il successo del primo tour lo scorso anno, il nuovo show che andrà in scena è Faffiga X-Files, in cui si assiste a un concerto ma allo stesso tempo si ride tantissimo, con nuovi personaggi mischiati ad altri diventati ormai indimenticabili.I giorni successivi sono dedicati alla musica. Dopo aver registrato il tutto esaurito al Teatro Politeama di Bra lo scorso inverno, venerdì 13 Marco Castello torna ad Artico per un nuovo concerto, portando sul palco tutta l'energia della sua band. Cantautore siracusano polistrumentista, Castello è una delle voci musicali che più identificano la musica indipendente di questi anni e il suo successo reale, nato dal basso, lo conferma. Ad aprire la serata sarà la Niña, pioniera nel mettere in dialogo tradizione e musica del presente, proiettandole nel futuro. Con Figlia d'‘a tempesta, singolo tratto dal suo ultimo album Furèsta, la cantautrice napoletana ha conquistato il primo posto della classifica Spotify Viral con una canzone che canta la rabbia delle donne contro le sopraffazioni di tutti i tempi. Al termine dei live, sarà il momento del Ti Amo Dj Set.Sabato 14 le luci si abbassano, per una serata da ballare sotto le stelle. Dopo un trionfale tour europeo, che questa primavera ha toccato i più importanti club di città come Amsterdam, Londra e Berlino, okgiorgio sarà a Bra con il suo progetto di musica elettronica e avant-pop. Il live-set al Parco della Zizzola si preannuncia un'esplosione di suoni e vibrazioni: impossibile restare fermi. Prima di lui, sul palco di Artico Festival salirà Whitemary, con il suo affascinante mondo sonoro, caratterizzato dall'inconfondibile delivery della voce - a metà tra il parlato e il canto di matrice jazz. Apre la serata Alec Temple, i cui testi sono intrisi di miti antichi, ma guidati da una cassa dritta. Vincitore assoluto dell'ultima edizione del Premio Buscaglione, nello stesso concorso il cantautore cremonese si è aggiudicato anche il Premio Booster e il Premio Discografico. La data ad Artico si svolge in collaborazione con Casa Pride e fa parte del tour che quest'estate porterà i vincitori del Premio Buscaglione in giro per l'Italia.Torna il Garden Stage, il palco off di Artico dedicato ai live unplugged sul prato, quest'anno supportato dalla rivista Siamo un magazine. Venerdì sarà protagonista Edera, il progetto solista di Margherita Ferracini, la cui musica è caratterizzata da un sound che richiama il mondo nordico dark/electro-pop. Sabato è il momento di Amore Audio, il progetto musicale di Alessandro Scola e Luigi Lonetto, nato nel 2024 dall'evoluzione del loro percorso artistico e dalla passione condivisa per la musica elettronicaArtico Festival 2025 è organizzato dall'associazione culturale Switch On, in collaborazione con il Comune di Bra, con il contributo di Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo e di Fondazione CRC nell'ambito del bando POP, con il sostegno di Nova Coop e Cambieri.it. L'artwork è a cura di Ortica Studio.Sostenibilità, accessibilità e “fare rete”: l'impegno di Artico Festival 2025.Anche nel 2025 Artico rinnova il suo impegno per realizzare un festival il più possibile sostenibile. È confermato l'utilizzo di stoviglie compostabili per quanto riguarda l'area food, all'interno della quale il pubblico troverà anche diverse proposte vegan. Il bar sarà dotato di bicchieri riutilizzabili e di un erogatore attraverso cui ricaricare gratuitamente l'acqua.Grazie a queste iniziative, per il secondo anno Artico è l'unico evento della provincia di Cuneo a entrare a far parte del parte del progetto Worldrise Musica per il Mare, il cui scopo è ridurre l'impatto ambientale dell'industria della musica.Da quest'anno il festival è riconosciuto anche dall'associazione Plasticfree, che ha accordato ad Artico il bollino che lo certifica come Eco Event Plastic Free: un riconoscimento dedicato a tutti gli eventi che si impegnano ad essere sostenibili dal punto di vista ambientale, con un focus specifico alla gestione dei rifiuti e all'eliminazione dell'utilizzo della plastica.Torna l'Area Chill, uno spazio distante dal palco, pensato per chi desidera godersi la musica lontano dalla ressa, e gestito in collaborazione tra Artico e diverse realtà attive sul territorio. Ad occuparsi dell'allestimento sarà il Progetto ABS, presente con un banchetto presso cui trovare informazioni sull'utilizzo di sostanze e la riduzione del danno, materiale e alcol test gratuiti. Torna Casa Pride, la prima associazione con sede a Bra che riunisce le persone queer e alleate che hanno a cuore la lotta contro ogni marginalizzazione e la costruzione di un territorio sempre più aperto e inclusivo. Per la prima volta ad Artico, arriva ANSGA - Associazione Nazionale Genitori Persone con Autismo. La Cooperativa Sociale Progetto Emmaus, proporrà anche quest'anno il vino sociale 8pari, la cui realizzazione si basa sull'inserimento lavorativo di persone fragili all'interno del processo produttivo del vino. Sarà presente inoltre Spaghetti persi, progetto braidese che dal 2020 realizza ricami personalizzati. Nel parco verrà allestito un piccolo punto vendita e qui verranno proposte anche delle dimostrazioni di ricamo sul momento, sia su stoffa che su tote bag.Ogni giorno prima dell'apertura cancelli, a partire dalle 18,30, il parco ospiterà un laboratorio a cura della psicologa Anita Arena, ognuno pensato per riconnettersi con se stessi, l'ambiente circostante e stare in ascolto. Ogni sera, un tema e un workshop diverso. La partecipazione è gratuita, ma soggetta all'acquisto del biglietto per la serata, con iscrizione obbligatoria alla mail progetti@switchonfuture.it. Maggiori informazioni anche sul sito switchon.blog.Grazie alla collaborazione con il Comune di Bra, il pubblico potrà raggiungere il parco attraverso un servizio di navette disponibile sia all'andata che al ritorno (un euro a tratta), con partenza da piazza Spreitenbach e una fermata intermedia in piazza Caduti per la Libertà (orari e informazioni sul sito articofestival.it).“La nona edizione di Artico ce la siamo immaginati come un regalo, un invito da rivolgere al pubblico prima di tutto, ma anche a noi che questo evento lo organizziamo”, commenta Roberto Piumatti, presidente dell'associazione Switch On. “Da sempre l'estate è un periodo pieno di promesse, un tempo sospeso da vivere sempre all'aperto, divertendosi con i propri amici e andando a tanti concerti. Così siamo arrivati al tema di quest'anno ‘Questa notte è per te': nelle tre serate di Artico il nostro desiderio è far vivere a tutte le persone che saranno con noi al Parco della Zizzola quella sensazione di leggerezza e condivisione. A livello di contenuti, abbiamo avuto cura di costruire una line up che rispecchi le diverse anime del festival: passiamo dalla comicità, al cantautorato e alla sperimentazione, sempre tenendo un occhio attento su ciò che accade di interessante nella scena musicale a livello nazionale e non solo”.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

Microplastics seem to be everywhere, inside and outside our bodies. These micro and nano particles are shedding from our clothes, our tires, food packaging — basically anywhere there's plastic. People, animals, and plants are consuming these microplastics, thereby complicating the issue and contributing to health problems. But what health issues? And how do we avoid them? The science is still a work in progress, but today, we're finding out what we know so far. We're going to find out from an actual scientist what we know and don't know about the health implications of microplastics and what we can do about it. And we're going to try our best to find our way to a place of understanding without complete overwhelm. 

Tackling Plastic Waste: Producer Responisibility + Plastic-Free July ‘…85% of Australians are hugely concerned about plastic pollution…We need our leaders to lead by example and show that the circular economy is possible…' Birte Moliere, Packaging Campaign Lead, Boomerang Alliance This week Earth Matters speaks to Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of the Plastic Free Foundation and Plastic Free July and Birte Moliere, Packaging and Product Stewardship Lead at the Boomerang Alliance about the solutions being actioned at community, national and international levels to reduce plastic waste.We hear how the Plastic-Free July challenge is reaching MPs in Parliament and what you can do to join the fight.More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, with an estimated 11 million tonnes ending up in water ways, damaging local ecologies and wildlife.Globally it is estimated that plastic kills one million seabirds and one hundred thousand sea mammals each year. Microplastics have been found in a whopping 94 per cent of oysters, and in Australia 62 per cent of fish have been found contaminated with these tiny particles. PFAS toxins are present in human breast milk, semen and blood.Plastics are also manufactured from fossil fuels, contributing to emissions and exacerbating climate change.The plastic problem is so great that the United Nations Environment Programme has dedicated this year's World Environment Day to beating plastic pollution. 

Eco-friendly essentials like this organic cotton tote will change how you shop — forever. ♻️ Whether you're trying to reduce plastic waste, live sustainably, or support ethical materials, this reusable tote bag is a must-have for consciousconsumers.https://lovewithsex.me/?p=26731 In this podcast, we break down the real benefits of switching to organic cotton, from biodegradability and durability to its positive environmental impact. Learn how this simple swap can help cut down single-use plastic and elevate your shopping game — all while looking stylish and staying organized. Perfect for grocery runs, farmer's markets, and everyday use, this tote bag does more than just carry your items — it carries your values. Organic cotton tote, eco-friendly tote bag, reusable cotton bag, sustainable shopping essentials, conscious consumer tips, ethical tote bag, zero waste tote, biodegradable shopping bag, eco shopping tips, sustainable lifestyle gear,plastic-free shopping, green lifestyle hacks, best tote for sustainability, reusable shopping bag, market bag essentials, environmentally friendly tote, eco-conscious shopper gear, organic cotton products, everyday eco essentials,shopping without plastic, reusable grocery tote, stylish eco tote, green living products, sustainable fashion tote, planet-friendly shopping bag, organic tote must have, ditch plastic bags, eco swap ideas, green household products, ecoshopping habits, ethical lifestyle items, tote for conscious living, zero waste bag choice, best reusable tote, simple sustainable swaps, #EcoFriendlyLiving, #OrganicCottonTote, #ConsciousConsumer, #SustainableLifestyle, #PlasticFreeShopping, #GreenLivingTips, #ReusableToteBag, #ZeroWasteJourney, #EcoEssentials, #EthicalShopping, #LifeWithoutPlastic, #EcoFriendlyEssentials, #SustainableShopping, #ToteBagLove, #GreenLiving, #ShopSmart, #EcoChic, #ReduceReuseRecycle, #EcoWarrior,#SustainableStyle, #PlasticFree, #ShopWithPurpose, #ToteYourWay, #EcoFashion, #GreenGrocery, #EarthFriendly, #ShopSustainably, #ToteGoals, #EcoLifestyle, #ChangeTheWayYouShop,

Sustainable Living: How Organic Cotton Totes Can Reduce Plastic Waste is more than a trend—it's a lifestyle shift that's simple yet incredibly powerful.

10 eco-friendly benefits of using a reusable tote bag for grocery shopping can transform not only your habits—but also our planet. In this must-hear podcast, we breakdown how switching from plastic to reusable tote bags leads to a cleaner environment, less waste, and even long-term savings. You'll discover powerful reasons to ditch single-use plastics and embrace a sustainable lifestyle, including reducing pollution, saving marine life, and enjoying more durable, stylish shopping bags. Whether you're an eco-warrior or just getting started, this guide will inspire you to make small changes with a big impact. Start your zero-waste journey today—your planet and your wallet will thank you! https://lovewithsex.me/?p=26505  Eco-friendly benefits of reusable tote bags, reusable tote bag for grocery shopping, plastic bag alternatives, sustainable grocery shopping tips, zero waste lifestyle,eco-conscious living, reusable shopping bag advantages, how to go plastic free, eco-friendly bag tips, reduce plastic waste, green shopping habits, reusable tote vs plastic, environmental benefits of tote bags, save money with reusable bags, earth-friendly shopping, sustainable grocery haul, tote bag sustainability, eco products for shopping, reusable grocery bag hacks, environmental impact of plastic bags, eco swaps for shopping, reusable bag statistics, how reusable bags help the planet, green alternatives to plastic,reusable bags save wildlife, eco bag for shopping, stop using plastic bags, reusable shopping lifestyle, sustainable home habits, reusable bags for groceries, why use reusable bags, eco bags for grocery, reusable tote facts, grocery shopping sustainability, climate conscious shopping, durable grocerybags, #ReusableToteBag, #EcoFriendlyLiving, #SustainableShopping, #GoGreenTips, #PlasticFreeLifestyle, #EcoConsciousChoices,#ZeroWasteLiving, #GreenGroceryShopping, #ReusableBagBenefits, #SustainableChoices,#LifeWithoutPlastic, #EcoFriendly, #ReusableTote, #SustainableShopping, #SaveThePlanet, #GroceryGoals, #WalletFriendly, #GreenLiving, #PlasticFree,#EcoWarrior, #ToteBagLove, #ConsciousConsumer, #ShopSmart, #ReduceReuseRecycle, #EcoChic, #SustainableStyle, #PlanetFriendly, #GroceryHaul, #EcoSavings, #ToteYourWay, #ShopGreen,

A TUTTA C con Cristiano Cesarini e Lucio Marinucci. Ospiti: Mario Colalillo (Dg Campobasso) e Giuseppe Fabbiano (Referente PLastic Free Lazio)

What I learned after making the switch to a dish soap bar will surprise you—and might just convince you to make the change too! In this podcast, I share the honest truth about the common challenges many people face when transitioning from liquid dish soap to solid bar soap. From lathering issues to storage solutions, I've been through it all—and I've found what works. If you've been curiousabout going plastic-free, reducing waste, or embracing a more eco-friendly kitchen, this podcast is packed with practical tips, product recommendations, and motivation to help you succeed. Making the switch doesn't have to be hard—it just takes the right mindset and tools. Let's make sustainable living simple and stress-free! https://lovewithsex.me/?p=26410 making the switch to a dish soap bar, dish soap bar challenges, how to use dish soap bar, overcoming dish soap bar problems, bar soap for dishes, eco-friendly kitchen switch, sustainable cleaning tips, switching to solid soap, zero waste dishwashing, bar soap hacks, plastic free cleaning, transitioning to dish soap bar, dish soap bar benefits, eco lifestyle changes, dish soap bar success,green kitchen products, bar soap vs liquid soap, kitchen soap switch, dishwashing with bar soap, low waste dishwashing, dish soap bar storage, dish soap bar review, cleaning without plastic, eco swaps for kitchen, how to clean with bar soap, solid dish soap bar use, troubleshooting dish soap bar, bar soap lather tips, zero waste soap solutions, eco dishwashing tips, soap bar drying tricks, beginner guide dish soap bar, making bar soap work, real talk dish soap bar, pros and cons of dish soap bar, soap bar hacks kitchen, #DishSoapBar, #PlasticFreeKitchen, #SustainableLiving, #ZeroWasteSwitch, #EcoFriendlyHome, #GreenLivingTips, #NaturalCleaning, #LowWasteLiving, #DishSoapBarTips,#EcoKitchenHacks, #LifeWithoutPlastic, #EcoFriendlyLiving, #SustainableSwitch, #ZeroWasteLife, #GreenCleaning, #HomeHacks, #PlasticFree, #CleanWithPurpose,#DishwashingTips, #SustainableChoices, #EcoConscious, #LifeHacks, #CleaningRoutine, #BarSoapBenefits, #SurprisingSwitch, #ConsciousConsumer,#HomeCare, #EcoWarrior, #SustainableLifestyle,

La start-up che offre soluzioni al problema della plastica è stata selezionata tra gli otto finalisti della categoria "Healthy Planet, Healthy People" del primo Banksia People's Choice Award.

Welcome to episode 129 of Growers Daily! We cover:  If you can level a plot, should you just go ahead and do it and we're gonna take a look at what the challenges of plastic free farming says about farming We are a Non-Profit! 

Guest: Saloni Doshi, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer, EcoEnclose and featuring product packaging by ORLONutritionWhat does truly sustainable packaging look like—and how can we move beyond “recyclable” to truly circular?In this thought-provoking conversation, Corinna Bellizzi interviews Saloni Doshi, CEO of EcoEnclose, a trailblazing company dedicated to creating eco-friendly packaging that doesn't sacrifice performance or purpose. Together, they explore what it takes to reduce plastic use, elevate responsible sourcing, and build a business grounded in regenerative principles.Key Topics Discussed:The hidden environmental costs of both plastic and paper packagingHow EcoEnclose sources and evaluates next-gen fibers (like hemp, wheat straw & miscanthus)Why “compostable” plastics and bamboo solutions aren't always what they seemThe journey to scaling algae ink and carbon-sequestering packagingThe role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in reshaping our waste systemsCircular thinking in practice: How businesses and consumers can close the loopEpisode Highlights:[03:45] Saloni's journey from sustainable agriculture to packaging innovation[13:12] Breaking down “fiber hierarchy” and what makes packaging truly circular[21:50] The truth behind bamboo, bioplastics, and wishcycling[30:10] EcoEnclose's algae ink breakthrough and collaboration with Living Ink[41:00] New developments: stamp ink, zero-waste adhesives, and the future of circular mailers[49:20] Final thoughts: balancing data, nuance, and idealism in sustainability decisionsConnect with EcoEnclose:

Small change, big impact! The role of dish soap bars in reducing ocean plastic pollution is more powerful than you think! Every year, millions of plastic bottles from dishsoap contribute to the growing problem of ocean pollution. But there's a simple switch that can help—solid dish soap bars! In this podcast, we'll explore how these eco-friendly alternatives reduce plastic waste, cut down on harmfulchemicals, and support sustainable living. Listen until the end for the best brands and DIY recipes to make your own zero-waste dish soap! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainable living tips! https://lovewithsex.me/?p=26281 dish soap bars, plastic-free dish soap, eco-friendly dish soap, zero waste dish soap, sustainable cleaning products, natural dish soap, plastic pollution solutions, reduce ocean plastic, eco-friendly home products, zero waste living, sustainable home swaps, best dish soap bars, ditch plastic bottles, greencleaning tips, biodegradable dish soap, best zero waste dish soap, how to reduce plastic waste, eco-conscious cleaning, waste-free kitchen, dish soap for sustainability, ocean-friendly cleaning products, plastic-free home, minimalwaste lifestyle, alternatives to liquid dish soap, save the ocean tips, green household products, top sustainable cleaning brands, solid dish soap benefits, natural cleaning solutions, dish soap bars vs liquid soap, reduce plasticwaste, eco-friendly kitchen swaps, best plastic-free cleaning supplies, plastic-free dishwashing, simple zero waste swaps, #PlasticFreeLiving, #ZeroWasteKitchen, #SustainableCleaning, #EcoFriendlyLifestyle, #DitchPlastic, #OceanConservation, #GreenLiving, #PlasticPollutionSolutions, #ZeroWasteHome, #SustainableProducts, #LifeWithoutPlastic, #SmallChangeBigImpact, #DishSoapBars,#OceanPlasticPollution, #EcoFriendlyLiving, #SustainableChoices, #PlasticFree, #ZeroWasteLifestyle, #CleanOceans, #GreenCleaning, #ConsciousConsumer, #ReduceReuseRecycle, #EcoWarrior, #NatureLovers, #ProtectOurPlanet, #PlasticPollution, #EnvironmentalAwareness, #GoGreen, #SaveTheOceans, #EcoConscious,

Dish Soap Bar vs. Liquid – The Shocking Truth! Have you ever wondered which dishwashing option is truly better for your home and the planet?

We are breathing in and ingesting tiny plastic particles called microplastics and nanoplastics all the time. According to a recent study, tissues in a typical adult brain contains the equivalent of a plastic spoon's worth of plastic particles. In this episode, find out what all that plastic accumulating in our brains, arteries and reproductive systems could mean for our health--and what we can do about it. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Kayla Rinderknecht, Population Health Fellow, Clean Wisconsin Resources for You:  Microplastics in our Bodies: Exposures and Potential Health Harms Under the Lens: Microplastics in our Environment and Our Bodies  

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. In honour of earth month, we're taking a look at our consumption habits and how we can lower our carbon footprint in a way that's actually sustainable.So we're throwing it back to tactical advice on sustainable living, with "accidental environmentalist" Jules Grieve. It's easy to let perfect become the enemy of good (sustainability is a game of progress over perfection) so we cover doable ways to cut out plastic and reduce waste, the truth about recycling, and how to change our water consumption. Julia is a TV personality, entrepreneur, fashion designer, former international model, and founder of the incredible Preloved, North America's leading sustainable fashion brand that has diverted over a million sweaters from landfills. She's CityLine's eco expert and regularly appears on Global News and in Canada's biggest media outlets. Her mission is to show people how simple changes, over time, can have a huge impact, and she's showing the world how we can take an eco-friendly approach to home design, health, food, fashion and lifestyle. Listen to the full episode here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.Follow Julia:@prelovedjulesjuliagrieve.cagetpreloved.com Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Fiberdom, a pioneer in wood fiber material innovation, has secured €3.5 million in funding to accelerate the development and scaling of its patented technology and its high-performance, 100% plastic-free material. Fiberdom's mission is to replace non-essential plastics with scalable, circular solutions. Plastic-free, circular material innovations The funding will accelerate Fiberdom's strategic growth with strong investment in research and development and further commercialization of its technology and materials, as well as further strengthening of its core resources. This funding was raised from long-term investor Heino Group together with two new investors, Nordic Foodtech VC, and Holdix Oy, alongside a €0.6M grant from Business Finland. "This substantial investment, especially in today's challenging funding environment, reflects the confidence our investors have in Fiberdom's team and its capabilities, the potential of our supermaterial, technology, and mission. We have tested our material in numerous applications and discovered that it has massive potential," said Tomi Järvenpää, General Manager at Fiberdom. "The commitment from both long-term and new investors underscores the value of what we're building - a future driven by smarter materials that deliver durability and high performance without plastic." Fiberdom has developed a patented process that transforms natural wood fibers into a novel supermaterial that is formable, durable, 100% plastic-free, recyclable, and home-compostable. The company has successfully commercialized its first application, single-use cutlery that complies with the EU's stringent Single-Use Plastics Directive, which is now available through leading Finnish retailers and B2B channels. This market validation demonstrates Fiberdom's commercial readiness as it advances into new high-growth markets. "Replacing single-use plastics in food packaging and in serving and eating on-the-go food is one of the key pain points in the food system, both for the industry and for the consumers. Fiberdom's technology addresses all four critical corners of a winning solution: functionality, scalability, sustainability, and recyclability. We believe the cutlery is a great starting point for much broader innovation in plastic-free products," says Pekka Siivonen-Uotila, partner at Nordic Foodtech VC. Driven by consumer preferences, corporate sustainability commitments, and evolving regulations, there is a growing need for the pulp and paper industry to develop innovative alternatives that enable reliance on plastics to be reduced or even eradicated in non-essential applications. One of the challenges with existing fiber-based solutions is their limited formability and strength when used in demanding applications, often requiring additives that can compromise recyclability. Fiberdom's technology and material address all these issues, enabling companies to replace non-essential plastics across the entire industry, significantly reducing plastic consumption. The demand for plastic-free innovation is skyrocketing, with the global fiber-based packaging market alone projected to surge from $407 billion in 2025 to $567 billion by 2034, driven by increasing demand for plastic-free alternatives and regulatory measures promoting plastic-free materials. "This funding represents a pivotal moment for Fiberdom as we scale our breakthrough technology to address the growing global demand for truly alternative materials," Järvenpää explains. "We've proven our technology works commercially, and now we're ready to transform entire product categories through strategic partnerships with forward-thinking companies. The materials revolution is happening now, and this investment enables us to accelerate our mission of replacing non-essential plastics with superior material alternatives that deliver both environmental and performance benefits," Järvenpää concludes. Founded in 2019, Fiberdom is a Finnish materials innovation company that ha...

The Environmental Impact of Liquid Dish Soap vs. Dish Soap Bars (Shocking Truth!)

Are you tired of plastic waste piling up in your kitchen? Say goodbye to plastic and discover how dish soap bars can help you go zero-waste! Traditional liquid dish soaps come in plastic bottles that contribute to pollution, but with dishsoap bars, you can clean effectively while reducing environmental impact. https://lovewithsex.me/?p=26053 In this podcast, we'll break down why dish soap bars are the perfect eco-friendly alternative, how they work, and how they can help you save money and cut down on waste. Whether you're new to sustainable living or looking for an easy swap, this guide will show you how dish soap bars can transform your home. ♻️What You'll Learn:✅Why plastic dish soap bottles are harming the environment✅How dish soap bars work and why they last longer✅The best brands and DIY options for sustainable dishwashing✅Tips for storing and using dish soap bars effectively Join the zero-waste movement today and make a simple yet powerful change for a cleaner planet!

Zero-Waste Kitchen Essentials: Why You Need a Dish Soap Bar NOW!

We all know that plastic is a bit of a plague on the environment, and we all know we should be cutting it out if at all possible…But, is that something that's possible? Can you completely cut out plastic?Freelance Writer Emma Beddington has given it a try, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

If you're living in Hennepin, Washington or Ramsey County, there is a fun new challenge that you and your family can participate in that is eco-friendly to help save the environment.

DSPod SOLO returns for a conversation about a recent edition of “you can just do things,” where Github CEO Nat Friedman and company tested the levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals in 700 common food items. And friends, it does not look good! We dig through the data to pull out some trends that can help us avoid getting slowly poisoned by our food, try to figure out if akshually no it's fine that there's plastics everywhere, and debate if there's a better way of naming these chemicals that reflects their ball-crushing nature. Don't miss the historic cosmology summit in Portugal this summer!!! DEMYSTICON 2025 ANNUAL MEETING June 12-16: https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025 PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/all AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98 SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci (00:00) Go! (00:01:37) Beyond the Big Bang Conference in Portugal (00:06:16) Industrial Production Suspicion (00:13:26) Research and Remediation (00:22:54) Forest Fire Fighting Anecdotes (00:25:38) Plastic Research Approach (00:33:04) Plastic Contaminants in Food (00:45:00) Regulations and Lobbying (00:50:07) Inconsistent Chemical Testing (00:54:06) Thermal Receipts and Chemical Exposure (01:00:08) Fast Food and Plasticizers (01:05:25) Impact on Gene Expression (01:10:12) Phthalates and Hormonal Disruption (01:14:40) Phthalates in Food Products (01:17:46) Phthalates Effects on Reproduction (01:25:00) Comprehensive Chemical Safety Research (01:29:56) Testing and Chemical Awareness (01:31:06) Bias and Precommitment #PlasticPollution, #FoodSafety, #EndocrineDisruptors, #SustainableLiving, #PlasticFree, #CleanLiving, #ResearchMatters, #HealthierFuture, #EcoFriendlyLife, #philosophypodcast, #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup On this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Rayner, founder of Better Basics, a mission-led household goods brand focused on reducing plastic and toxins. With years in the consumer product space and a deeply personal story, Samantha shares how Better Basics grew from a purpose-driven idea into a brand that resonates with eco-conscious consumers. Key takeaways from this episode: Building a Mission-Led Brand: Why sustainability needs to align with product design and function. Leveraging Vulnerability: The "Save Our Business" campaign that nearly sold out their inventory through authentic storytelling. Pivoting to a Drop Model: How Better Basics plans to create urgency, reduce waste, and scale intentionally in 2025. Samantha also talks about the role of community in building a brand and why organic growth through partnerships and storytelling has outperformed paid ads for them. Listen in for actionable insights on navigating the challenges of running a mission-driven, bootstrapped DTC brand. Timestamps: 00:00 - Starting the DTC Podcast with Samantha Rayner 02:00 - The mission behind Better Basics 05:00 - Tackling plastic and ingredient challenges 07:30 - Partnerships as a growth strategy 10:00 - Bootstrapping challenges and focusing on SKUs 15:00 - Moving to a drop model and pre-orders 18:30 - Authenticity in marketing and the "Save Our Business" campaign 23:00 - Lessons learned from selling out inventory 26:00 - The importance of standing for something as a brand Hashtags: #BetterBasics #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyProducts #DTCMarketing #PlasticFree #SmallBusinessJourney #MissionDrivenBrand #Entrepreneurship #ProductDrops #MarketingTips Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Innovation in healthcare is no easy feat, as we learn in this conversation with Russell Gong, Co-founder and President of Cabinet Health. The fast-growing B-Corp on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic in medicine is starting by confronting the challenge of billions of disposable plastic pill bottles used annually in this country, with first-in-class models for reusable and refillable bottles. Russ and Brooking talk shop about the challenges, opportunities, metrics and more for getting plastic out of medicine.Resources:cabinethealth.com

Plastic Free MKE (Milwaukee) leaders Leah Holloway of Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Meenal Atre of the Urban Ecology Center share the story of this city-level coalition's success in reducing plastic pollution in a state that doesn't allow for policies banning “auxiliary containers” (e.g. plastic packaging). From loophole-focused policy wins to a Lake Friendly dining program, the insights from our guests are a great primer for anyone interested in starting a reuse coalition in their community. Resources: Plastic-Free MKEEpisode 171: Bans on BansThe ReusiesJoin or start a community coalition

A disruptor in the food packaging industry before it became a buzzword, Ralph Bianculli is a force to reckon with. Inspired by his son's depleting health in the mid 1990s, he invested in research to find solutions to manufacture food packaging using materials that are “respectful to the environment” From being an integral part of a company that was at one point the biggest distributors of foam cups to now running Emerald Ecovations that produces “Tree Free” and “Plastic Free” disposable food service, sanitation, and every day paper products - his journey is nothing short of inspirational. Join Ved Krishna in decoding what motivates this industry pioneer now more than ever to manufacture, motivate and educate in the field of sustainable packaging. Never miss an episode by following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Good Garbage Episode 64 Presented by Pakka

With over 10 years of experience in consumer marketing and digital transformation, Kelly Deen is passionate about creating and executing data-driven strategies that drive growth, loyalty, and innovation for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and entertainment brands. As the Chief Commercial Officer/CMO at kencko, Kelly leads a world-class marketing team that is transforming the way people consume fruits and vegetables through smart, convenient, and sustainable products. Since joining kencko in 2022, Kelly has been instrumental in expanding the company's presence into 16+ global markets, launching its first brand campaign, building a loyal and engaged customer base, and developing strategic partnerships with retailers and wholesalers. Kelly has also leveraged my professional certifications in artificial intelligence (AI) and search engine optimization (SEO) to optimize our digital experience, marketing tech stack, and member experience team. Kelly is motivated by kencko's mission to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and proud to be part of a company that is making a positive impact on people's health and the environment.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:44] Intro[02:14] Simplifying fruits and veggie smoothies[03:48] A mission to promote plant-based nutrition[05:05] kencko: making fruits and veggies accessible[07:29] Blending health solutions with the rise of D2C[08:29] Stepping in during D2C challenges and growth[09:23] The risks of meta dependency for growth[10:50] Cost-effective channels beyond meta for scaling[11:51] Overcoming today's meta-driven growth challenges[12:57] Episode sponsors[16:10] Balancing creativity & performance in paid marketing[17:59] Embracing patience in the growth process[18:29] Driving business strategy in a growth phase[20:31] Seizing opportunities & meaningful connections[21:31] Embracing risks & landing major retail partnerships[23:18] Asking the right questions for strategic partnerships[24:17] Building relationships to navigate retail challenges[25:08] Offering value-added services to engage customers[26:34] Launching a brand campaign to boost awareness[27:24] Trusting your gut & embracing fearless decisions[29:01] Accessible healthy living with kencko productsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeFruits & veggies drinks and snacks https://www.kencko.com/Follow Kelly Deen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydeen/Done-for-you conversion rate optimization service storetester.com/Revolutionize your inventory and fulfillment process portless.com/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple PodcastsChase Clymer with Kelly Deen. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

You can go get the Google Plastic Free Packaging guide for free!Connect with Miguel on LinkedIn!About the Guest(s):Miguel Arevalo is a distinguished member of Google's packaging team. With extensive expertise in sustainable packaging solutions, Miguel has significantly contributed to Google's transition to plastic-free packaging. His role involves collaborating with various partners and leveraging innovative materials to create environmentally friendly packaging solutions. He has been a pivotal figure in Google's efforts to share their sustainable practices through comprehensive guides and open-source collaborations.About the Sponsors:Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!* Specright eBook - How to define sustainable packaging strategies!* Gartner Report* Packaging Pros eBook* Home Page* Book a demo with SpecrightMeyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.comBook a demo with Trayak (LCA's on demand!)SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!Episode Summary:In this insightful episode, the hosts Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors dive into the innovative world of sustainable packaging with special guest Miguel Arevalo from Google. The conversation unfolds around Google's transition to plastic-free packaging, highlighting the efforts, challenges, and triumphs experienced along the journey. Listeners will get an inside look at how one of the world's leading tech companies leverages sustainability to impact not just their products but the industry as a whole.The episode begins with the hosts discussing recent trends and exciting news in the packaging industry, setting the stage for Miguel Arevalo to introduce Google's groundbreaking plastic-free packaging initiative. Keywords like "sustainable packaging", "Google packaging", and "plastic-free" are intricately woven throughout, painting a vivid picture of the meticulous processes and innovative strategies employed by Google's packaging team. From selecting the right materials to ensuring recyclability and collaborating with advanced mills, the episode offers a deep dive into the meticulous attention to detail and forward-thinking that defines Google's approach to sustainability.Miguel shares valuable insights around the various technical and logistical issues tackled throughout the project. He delves into the specifics of material selection, advancements in UV varnishes, and the backward compatibility with existing recycling technologies. The narrative is bolstered by examples, including partnerships and contributions from industry giants like Veritif and Shandong Kylie, offering listeners a comprehensive guide on achieving similar sustainable packaging feats. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, especially for brands keen to adopt and adapt sustainable practices within their own packaging systems.Key Takeaways:* Google's Plastic-Free Transition: Learn about Google's comprehensive approach to eliminating plastic from its packaging, focusing on sustainability and innovation.* Material Selection and Innovation: Discover the meticulous process behind choosing the right materials and collaborating with advanced mills like Veritif and Shandong Kylie.* Sustainable Partnership and Collaboration: Understand the importance of partnerships in the journey towards sustainable packaging solutions.* End-of-Life Considerations: Gain insights into how Google ensures that its packaging is easily recyclable and environmentally friendly at the end of its lifecycle.* Technical Advancements in UV Coatings: Explore the advancements and ongoing research in UV coatings that make them a viable and sustainable option for packaging.Notable Quotes:* "At the end, convenience is key. It's very hard to try to change the behavior. And consumers will not be able to distinguish if this is a plastic or if this is a paper." – Miguel Arevalo* "We aim for progress, not perfection, in a way. So we wanted to make sure that we're taking the right steps toward a much better solution." – Miguel Arevalo* "This is a complete departure because there it's texture. You can see the recycled fibers in there." – Adam Peek* "Our main goal was if they have everything that they can get from the box, you can put it in the recycle bin and make sure it can become something else in the future." – Miguel Arevalo* "Let's make it evidently something that you can see and say, yes, this is something that should go in the paper recycle bin." – Miguel ArevaloResources:* Google Blog: Google's Plastic-Free Packaging Guide is available for download, along with an informative video detailing their sustainable packaging journey.* Western Michigan University: For those interested in the technical aspects of recyclable and repulpable coatings, check out the resources at WMU's recycling testing center.Stay tuned and listen to the full episode to dive deeper into the future of packaging sustainability with insights from Google's innovative journey. For more exciting and informative episodes, make sure to subscribe to our podcast. This is a public episode. 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My guest this episode is gardener and activist Ed Allnutt. Ed is part of Plastics Rebellion and the @plasticscrisis Instagram account and campaigns to reduce the use of plastics, particularly in a gardening context. We talk about the most common offending items in the gardening world and discuss possible solutions to the current accepted ways of gardening so we can make changes that better the environment.  Links Plastics Crisis on instagram Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with the Ed Allnutt, you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Waterwise Gardening - I'm talking water-wise gardening with Janet Manning. Janet undertook a three year project with the RHS and Cranfield University where she looked at strategies and techniques currently available to gardeners to help them both conserve and manage water in a way that reduces waste and protects the environment. We talk about why there's a need to be water-wise in wet countries like the UK, what we can do to help and why gardens are an important part of the bigger environmental picture. Running a Green Nursery - This week I'm speaking to Chris Williams, co-founder of Edibleculture, an inspirational nursery based in Faversham in Kent. From the day the nursery was established 5 years ago, ethically and ecologically sounds principles have been employed to create the brilliant business that exists today. We talk about how the nursery succeeds where so many others are failing to make changes; using peat-free compost, gardening organically without chemicals, eliminating single use plastics from their sales output and many other initiatives that make this nursery truly revolutionary. Please support the podcast on Patreon

Thought you couldn't recycle those blister packs your medicine comes in?  Turns out you can, and that's due to a system invented to help dispose of dangerous cladding on buildings. 

Plastic Free July is a movement that sets out to address the skyrocketing rise of plastic waste in the city, suburbs, lakes — even in us. That's right, even our bodies have microplastics in them. Reset sits down with sustainability advocates and the founder of a low-plastic start-up in Chicago to find out more ways we can ditch plastic, and what progress is being made on the state level. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Chief Brand and Mission Officer Amy Cadora talks about all things Plastic Free July. From what it is, how you can make a difference, and what Norwex does to contribute to less single-use plastic, plus a fun challenge for you and your team!

Are some take away coffee cups more environmentally friendly than others? And how can you figure that out? 

It's everywhere. Our homes, our clothes, our water, our food, our bodies, our lives - plastic! This episode is stunning, and sadly scary. At the same time, a plastic-free or at least plastic-less world is possible. Find out how you can be part of this future with this courageous plastic warrior Frede Magnussen.Frederikke (Frede) Magnussen is the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, PlasticFree.com and the Plastic Health Council. Her mission is to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. However, instead of shaming ordinary people about often unavoidable plastic use, the goal of her organizations is to work with local and international governments and businesses as well as to educate and demonstrate to individuals directly that alternatives already exist. Check out her websites and the links below for practical tips to be more plastic free:https://www.beatthemicrobead.orghttps://www.foodpackagingforum.org/food-packaging-healthJoin us as we explore:We all know what plastic is but do we really know what plastic actually is, what it's made from and how perversely plastic has infiltrated our planet.The scary statistics and studies showing how deeply plastic has penetrated our bodies! Could parents in the modern world be infertile in just 20 years because of plastic?What you can do today to reduce the plastic burden in your life.The myth of plastic recycling.The incredible packaging alternatives that already exist, and how to incorporate  them into our lives.Contact:Website: https://aplasticplanet.comWebsite: https://plasticfree.comWebsite: https://plastichealthcouncil.com Mentions:Person, Professor Lukas Kenner, https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240306150719.htm Fertility Crisis, Most couples may have to use assisted reproduction by 2045, https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/28/shanna-swan-fertility-reproduction-count-down?CMP=share_btn_urlHeart disease, Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular EveSupport the Show.Follow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

How is it possible after everything Sian talked about in part 1 - that the plastic crisis could be a gift? You'll have to listen to A Plastic Planet & PlasticFree.com CEO Sian Sutherland in part 2 of her conversation with Ved to find out. You'll also hear all of her companies beliefs and why they are so important - plus finally, what Sian thinks Good Garbage is. And if you're interested in the stats and information Sian brings up in this interview - here is more information: On plastic in soil On chemicals in plastic Never miss an episode by following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Good Garbage Episode 57 Presented by Pakka

What do bed sheets, hessian and bacteria have in common? They might help us reduce the amount of plastic we use in our veg plots!  Award-winning author, gardener, peat- and plastic-free advocate Sally Nex shares fascinating advice for reducing, reusing and recycling the 500 million pots, seed trays, and other bits of plastic we get through in our gardens every year in the UK. “When we chip a pot and it goes directly into our soil, it's going to stay there for the next 400 years,” says Sally. “Experiments have shown that earthworms, which are living in soils high in microplastics, lose weight and soil biodiversity is a fraction of what it is in clean soils.” Also in this episode… Chris and Fiona chat about the delay in germination and plant growth due to the cool start to the summer – and reassure that it's not too late to sow now. From the postbag, Anton advises on using organic slug pellets, and the team mull over what creature might be creating ‘strawberry piles'!

On today's show, it's time for July events in Berkeley!  Keep It In The Ground – Plastic Free July at the Ecology Center, Jessica Mitchell Education and Engagement program coordinator and Martin Bourque executive director discuss the interactive, community events. We'll switch gears just slightly and speak to Cheryl Davila, founder and executive director of the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force about their upcoming summit July 19th on climate and biodiversity. The post Plastic Free July at The Ecology Center & Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force appeared first on KPFA.

In this edition of In the News, we cover: 1. Why climate protesters painted Stonehenge and why you should pay attention Inspo: https://www.tiktok.com/@liloceanpaige/video/7383069081353604383 Sources: https://youtu.be/IOsPJcWlqo4?si=1pRyaj6PSwieLXxD https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/amoc-collapse-consequences https://apnews.com/article/stonehenge-vandalism-paint-climate-protest-summer-solstice-34d7591e858c904a1569ce415a8ad10b https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-024-00568-7 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adk1189 2. How militarization holds back climate justice Sources: https://ips-dc.org/climate-militarism-primer/ https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/files/cow/imce/papers/Pentagon%20Fuel%20Use%2C%20Climate%20Change%20and%20the%20Costs%20of%20War%20Revised%20November%202019%20Crawford.pdf https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/The-Greening-of-the-U-S-Military https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/14/climate-change-could-displace-216-million-by-2050-report 3. Plastic Free July and a ban on styrofoam in Washington state Ocean Conservancy: https://oceanconservancy.org/action-center/ Plastic Free July: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ 4. The UN proposes a ban on fossil fuel advertising and the state of Vermont passes a bill requiring fossil fuel producers to pay for climate damages Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22vl99vwro https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/5/godfathers-of-climate-chaos-un-chief-calls-for-ban-on-fossil-fuel-ads https://www.npr.org/2024/06/08/nx-s1-4992065/a-law-in-vermont-makes-fossil-fuel-company-pay-for-damages-from-climate-change#:~:text=A%20law%20in%20Vermont%20makes,damages%20from%20climate%20change%20%3A%20NPR&text=Weekend%20Edition%20Saturday-,A%20law%20in%20Vermont%20makes%20fossil%20fuel%20company%20pay%20for,damage%20from%20major%20oil%20companies. If you like this segment and our other content, consider donating to keep us up and running: https://gofund.me/59a67bce --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/support

Hello, hello! The moment you hear Sian Sutherland, Plastic Planet & PlasticFree.com CEO start speaking - you know change is coming. Change of the acceptance of the world we live in - where plastic is everywhere, and so many have accepted pollution, or a solution of recycling. Sian says it like it is - recycling is a myth. It cannot be our answer. If you want to feel motivated to make change - and to make it in the right direction, listen to this episode of Good Garbage. Never miss an episode by following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Don't forget to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ turn on notifications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Good Garbage Episode 56 Presented by Pakka

How can suburban spaces transform into sustainable farming hubs? On this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Bri Bosch who runs Blossom & Branch Farm in Colorado. On 1.7 acres in the suburbs of Denver, Briana and her husband have been blending budget-friendly farming with environmental stewardship, and offering educational classes and sustainable wedding florals. Listen in to hear how Bri incorporates cover crops, plastic-free practices, and holistic animal grazing to produce healthy soil and beautiful flowers. You'll hear: What it's like to farm in the suburbs 1:39 Why and how Bri's farm has gone plastic-free 14:34 About the mulch they use on their garden 17:23 More about their unique seed starting process using wool 21:44 What the current main focuses are on the farm right now 29:53 About the types of classes they offer 32:22 More about how Briana manages the farm's social media 58:04 About the Guest: Briana is a fifth generation farmer running her own regenerative flower farm Blossom and Branch Farm near Denver, Colorado. She emphasizes cost saving practices that also consider the health of the planet and soil as top priorities.  Resources: Website - www.blossomandbranchfarm.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blossomandbranchfarm YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@blossomandbranch TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/blossom-and-branch-farm   The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our amazing sponsor, FarmHand! When it comes to buying a truck, you don't look for parts and try to build it yourself. You want something ready to ride. So why settle for parts when it comes to your farm management? In a world filled with parts vendors, Farmhand is the only all-in-one virtual assistant built by and for independent farmers. With one single platform, Farmhand helps ensure that even small, local farms can access the same level of support and technology typically reserved for larger factory farms. The best part? Farmhand's ready-to-ride platform comes with zero startup costs or long-term commitments. Learn more and take the quiz to see how much you can save at farmhand.partners/podcast.

Cabinet Health is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic from healthcare. In just a few short years, they have found like-minded partners in major companies such as Target, CVS and McKesson. I sat down with Co-Founder and President Russell Gong to discuss the origins of the company and Cabinet Health's commitment to pioneering the next generation of sustainable healthcare products and services.

This week, Jeff and Jonathan continue their discussion about the flood of false information and click bait related to gardening and plant care. In contrast, they also explore some home remedies that can enhance your plants' health.After the break, they dig into a listener's question that combines their knowledge of coffee and the soil food web!To conclude, they have a conversation about methods to reduce plastic use in gardening and in everyday life.Don't miss all this and more on this week's episode of Teaming with Microbes!**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!