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HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & TechnologyExploring Circular Tech: Rental - Insights from Danai OsmondWelcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In our first episode of the new season, we sit down with Danai Osmond, founder of Refulfil, a rental commerce and operations consultancy. Danai shares his unique journey—from serving as an army officer to working as a data analyst at Bloomberg, and then joining the net-zero laundry startup Oxwash, where he tackled the challenges of scaling a 24/7 operation.Danai also discusses his transition into his current work exploring different rental business models, including event-based rentals, subscription models, and membership-based systems. Along the way, he sha...
2025-05-0832 min
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#248 Kyle C Grant Founder at Oxwash - Revolutionizing Textile CleaningIn this episode, Kyle Grant, the founder and CEO of Oxwash, a company revolutionizing the laundry industry, discusses the environmental impact of traditional laundering methods and how his company strives to significantly lessen it. Kyle details several of Oxwash's innovations, such as cold washing, the use of ozone super saturation, net zero laundries, and inventory management. These innovations not only benefit the environment but also prove advantageous for Oxwash's margins and their clients' prices. He highlights Oxwash's further commitment to positive change by implementing ethical employment practices and aiding local charities through their pro bono washing initiative...
2024-02-0152 min
Business of SustainabilityBusiness of Sustainability - E05: Oxwash, space exploration to sustainable laundryFuturePlus co-founders, Alex Smith and Mike Penrose are joined by Dr. Kyle Grant, founder of Oxwash, the world's first truly sustainable commercial laundry cleaning service.
In this episode, they explore Dr. Kyle's journey from a space engineer at NASA to a founder of Oxwash, a company intent on disrupting one of the most traditional industries and making it more sustainable.
To find out more about FuturePlus: https://www.future-plus.co.uk/
To find out more about Oxwash: https://www.oxwash.com/
2023-11-0817 min
Digitalization of Real EstateEp. 053: Kyle Grant on revolutionaizing the toxic laundry and washing industry at OXWASH Kyle Grant is the Founder of Oxwash which is on a mission to decarbonize the unsustainable and toxic laundry and washing industries.They have brought to market a brand new model for a hyper local, carbon-neutral and tech enabled washing service
2023-05-1122 min
Innovation for sustainability (for UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources Masters)Beverley Gower-JonesBeverley Gower-Jones has two roles:(1) the Founder and Managing Partner of the Clean Growth Fund, which" invests in companies with products and services focussed on driving clean growth in the low carbon economy"; and (2) CEO of Carbon Limiting Technologies, which "works with industry and government to commercialise low carbon innovations and accelerate clean growth".Our conversation covers:-The need for a UK-based Venture Capital fund focused on early stage companies (pre-revenue or just about generating revenue) who need to build a commercial demonstrator to stimulate the next phase of their success.-The different...
2023-03-0743 minInnovation for sustainability (for UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources Masters)11. Kyle GrantKyle Grant is Founder at Oxwash, an on-demand and laundry service made simple and sustainable (LinkedIn).Our conversation covers:-The role of a start-up CEO.-Transfering the skills of a NASA Life support systems engineer to laundry.-How Oxwash can be the operational back-end of many circular fashion companies, and so is (1) an example platform business and (2) a pocket of a possible 'access economy', where people don't own things but have access to them (as many people do with music and Spotify now).-Oxwash expansion plans are both more physical business in the...
2023-01-3130 min
Circular Economy Hub Podcast 「循環対話」第13回「ようこそ！世界のサーキュラーエコノミー Vol.1 英国編」Circular Economy Hub Podcast 「循環対話」では、編集部内のトークやゲストインタビューを通じて、サーキュラーエコノミーに関する情報を様々な切り口でお届けします。
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2022-11-0939 min
Lost And FoundedKyle Grant | OxwashAnd we are back! We know it's been a long wait, but trust us it's worth it!
The theme of this season is 'Spotlighting Entrepreneurs with a Purposeful Business.'
To kick off our purposeful season, we are thrilled to have Dr. Kyle Grant, Founder of OxWash. OxWash was born out of frustration from broken washing machines in Kyle’s college laundry. They now operate in Oxford, London, and Cambridge and aim to eliminate the impact of washing on the world's ecosystems. Happy listening!
2022-09-1534 min
SparkSustainable Innovation: Space-Age Cleaning TechnologyWith the scare resource of water now a global issue, energy crisis and microfibers from our clothing making their way into our food chain, what can be done about these challenges? Oxwash has created an innovative washing and drying technology model, based on the design for recycling resources in space, to address challenges associated with garment cleaning that is both water- and energy- intensive. In addition, Oxwash’s model solves both the release of microfibers and toxic detergents down into the drainage system and on to our water sources. Kellee talks with Kyle Grant, CEO...
2022-09-1427 min
The Edventure BriefBuilding Revolutionary Startups at University | Edventure Emerge 2021In this Edventure Emerge episode, we reveal the secrets of successful student entrepreneurs, who built incredible startups on university campuses. Our host, Joel Alexander (Crowdpad), is joined by Ahana Banerjee (Clear), Jolyon Martin (Petmedix) and Kyle Grant (Oxwash), with accolades ranging from Forbes 30u30, to joining YC, to multimillion dollar (oversubscribed) funding rounds.
They cover time management alongside university, the barriers to success they faced, and the differences in UK and US ecosystems for promoting entrepreneurship at university. The founders get candid about the first round of institutional money they raised and they mistakes they made with...
2022-05-2357 min
Sustainably InfluencedSE05 EP07: The impacts of domestic laundry on the environmentIn this episode we are going to be discussing the impact of washing. We talk about fashion a hell of a lot and the impact that fashion production has on the environment, but we haven’t really spoken about the true impact that caring for our clothes has on the environment.In a previous episode we spoke to one of the founders of Oxwash and we discussed why swapping to greener alternatives is so much better for our planet.Article: What Is The Environmental Impact Of Laundry?https://www.blueland.com/art...
2022-04-2738 min
Parental ControlWhy We Should All Be More Eco When It Comes To Washing Our Clothes!Leonora welcomes CEO and Founder of Oxwash, Kyle Grant to the show. Oxwash has reinvented laundry and dry cleaning services with their on-demand service that uses state-of-the-art low impact washing technology. "Although it may seem a boring topic, washing is something we all do every day! I never understand how our family can get through so much dirty laundry day in, day out, and the washer and dryer seem to be endlessly spinning. We welcome CEO and Founder of Oxwash, Kyle Grant to the show. Kyle's a bit of a laundry expert and has so many brilliant t...
2022-04-2128 min
Conduit ConversationsConduit Conversations, Dr Kyle GrantIn this episode Paul van Zyl is joined by Dr Kyle Grant, Founder of Oxwash – the world’s first future-proof, and clinically clean washing service, whose goal it is to eradicate the impact of washing on the world’s ecosystems and prove that a closed-loop and safe washing process is possible. Let’s talk laundry!
OxWash is a Conduit Connect company and was the first investment made by the Conduit EIS Impact Fund.
2022-02-0829 min
Future OptimistEp. 61 - Dr. Kyle Grant, Ex-NASA/SpaceX, Founder of OxwashDr. Kyle Grant is an ex-NASA scientist who created a venture-backed start-up called Oxwash. His company has raised millions of dollars from Silicon Valley VCs like Biz Stone (co-founder of Twitter) and more. Dr. Grant has developed groundbreaking new methods for reducing microplastics from laundry, dramatically reducing energy and water consumption, and just generally transforming and disrupting this horribly polluting industry.
2022-01-1458 min
Deal Lite UK Tech Investment WeeklyDeal Lite UK Tech Investment Weekly Episode 37Deal Lite UK Tech Investment Weekly takes place every Monday at 12 pm GMT/BST on Clubhouse, hosted by Manoj Ranaweera of Deal Lite (a product of Techcelerate).Featuring:- Cameron Brown of Honeycomb Network- Kyle Grant of OxwashCo-hosts for the day are Stewart Townsend of Channel as a Service and Andrew Threlfall of MalinkoSpeaker profiles are here
2021-11-2957 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#13 Conor Gallagher - Allowing green spaces to be rented outConor is the founder of Allotme, the app that lets you rent out green spaces in urban areas. The digital platform allows green fingered users to grow their own food and live more sustainably.
2021-09-0126 min
WARDROBE CRISIS with Clare PressHow Eco-Friendly is Fashion Rental, Really?Have you heard the one about throwing your clothes away being better for the planet than renting them?In this Episode, we get the real story on the study out of Finland that spawned so many clickbait headlines, then ask a British retail legend about what's driving the fashion rental boom. We hear from a purpose-driven millennial founder about what her company is doing to ensure rental really is a greener fashion option than buying new clothes; and learn the secrets of eco-friendly dry cleaning (which... is actually wet - who knew?).Featuring...
2021-08-1252 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#12 Nina Van Volkinburg - Providing a new life for your treasured garmentsNina is the CEO and Co-Founder of RETURE, a premium fashion upcycling platform that connects clients to world-class designers to revive their preloved garments. By connecting client and designer, RETURE places collaboration, craft, and creativity at the core of the fashion revival process, and aims to grow the practice of upcycling as a key pillar in modern-day fashion consumption.
2021-07-1326 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#11 Nav Sawhney - Engineering an accessible, off-grid washing solution for displaced and low-income communitiesNav is the founder of The Washing Machine Project (TWMP), a grassroots social enterprise dedicated to alleviating the burden of handwashing clothes and the often unconsidered consequences this unpaid labour has on people’s lives. Using their engineering and product design expertise, TWMP seek to provide a single, standalone, off-the-grid washing solution that is affordable, portable, and accessible to everyone.
2021-06-2933 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#10 Hannah Carter - Changing the way we think about fashion.Love Not Landfill is a non-profit campaign, run by ReLondon, to encourage fast fashion fans to buy second-hand, swap, recycle and give to charity. Their aim is to encourage 16-24-year-old Londoners to never throw an unwanted item of clothing in the bin.
2021-06-1529 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#09 Ben Treleaven - Pioneering 'Space as a Service' with repurposed shipping containers.Ben is the co-founder and Managing Director of ISO Spaces, an industry-leading company specialising in converting recycled shipping containers into bespoke modular buildings. Could shipping containers be the world's solution to affordable modular housing?
2021-06-0125 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#08 Ryan Robinson - Giving surplus feathers a new life as sustainable thermal packagingRyan (Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe List for Social Entrepreneurs) is one of the co-founders of AEROPOWDER, a UK-based startup that has been inspired by the circular economy to create Pluumo, the world’s first feather-based thermal packaging material for temperature-sensitive deliveries.
2021-05-1828 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#07 Biz Stone - From serial entrepreneur to angel investor.Biz Stone is known best as a co-founder of Twitter, Medium, Jelly, and early Google employee. Recognized as INC Magazine Entrepreneur of the Decade and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World, here he talks to us about what it means to be an investor today, and how to find the right opportunities.
2021-05-0425 min
Sustainably InfluencedS03E02: Green Cleaning with Kyle Grant, founder of OxwashThis week we speak with Kyle Grant, Founder of Oxwash. After a career at NASA, Kyle founded Oxwash during his Synthetic Biology PhD at Oxford University. Armed with just a bike and a backpack, Kyle started collecting and washing clothes for fellow students, this quickly snowballed into a growing on-demand laundry business as interest grew. Kyle’s passion for sustainability and tenacious entrepreneurial attitude continue to propel Oxwash to lofty heights. You can find Oxwash here: www.oxwash.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2234 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#06 Josephine Philips - Making mending & alteration services accessible to allSojo is 'the Deliveroo of clothing alterations & repairs', an on-demand app and pick-up/delivery service that connects customers to local Seamster businesses so that people could get their clothes altered or repaired with a few simple clicks!
2021-04-2026 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#05 Carla Lin and Penn Frank - Hiring Gen-Z's, the current job market, and all things start-up.Oxwash Takeover!
Kyle speaks to Growth Executive, Carla (22), and Head of Sales, Penn (22), about the difficulties graduates face in the current job market, the start-up experience, and why hiring Gen-Z's might be the best decision for your company.
2021-04-0626 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#04 Freddy Ward - Redefining the sustainable future of personal care.Wild are on a mission to shake up the throwaway culture of everyday bathroom products. In this Podcast, Freddy tells us more about how easy it is to introduce small sustainable habits into our daily life.
2021-03-2329 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#03 Hasna Kourda - The visionary behind AI-powered app Save Your WardrobeHasna is on a mission to make sustainability the number one consideration when choosing your next outfit. Here she takes us through the concept of Fashion Citizenship, and how you can fall in love with your wardrobe again.
2021-03-0934 min
The Ethical Conversations PodcastDisrupting the Laundry Scene, With Dr Kyle Grant, CEO of OxwashIn this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Kyle and I talk about Oxwash, the future of sustainable laundry and how we can all make our household laundry more sustainable.
About Oxwash:
Launched in 2017, Oxwash was founded by ex-NASA scientist Dr Kyle Grant and currently operates in Oxford and Cambridge, with their recent expansion into London back in November 2020, with the opening of their Battersea Lagoon, serving the South West areas of London. As the world’s first sustainable laundry company, using the wet cleaning technique, Oxwash is re-engineering the laundry process fr...
2021-02-1925 min
Legal ThinkingHow Oxwash are leading the way in the eco-laundry businessDavid Lane from our Real Estate team recently spoke with Tom De Wilton from Oxwash, a growing eco-friendly laundry and dry cleaning business, about how they got started, where they're going, how they've had to adapt with COVID, and more.
Find out more about Oxwash: www.oxwash.com
Find out more about our Real Estate team here.
2021-02-1831 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#02 Paola Arbelaez - How RB is inspiring behavioural changes towards sustainabilityPaola is the Global Category Director of the Vanish brand. On this podcast she talks to us about the role of corporate companies such as Reckitt Benckiser (RB) in inspiring consumers to live more sustainably, and how the future of sustainable fashion could be closer than we think.
2021-02-1625 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#01 Joe Metcalfe - Founder of online charity shop Thrift+Thrift+ is a social venture with a mission is to use technology to help charities to serve the next generation of donors and shoppers. With Thrift+, it's easier than ever to donate your best old clothes to your favourite charity. In this episode, we talk to Founder, Joe, about how Thrift+ is contributing to a shift in consumer mindset away from fast fashion, and towards a more circular future.
2021-01-2827 min
M24: The EntrepreneursThe Entrepreneurs - Eureka 197: OxwashOxford-based Kyle Grant launched Oxwash in 2017 while a PhD student. Claiming to be the world’s first sustainable laundry company, Oxwash uses new technology to clean and disinfect at lower temperatures, use less water and filter out microfibres. The company recently announced a €1.6m investment to help it expand.
2020-05-1511 min