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Scaling SustainabilityGetting Plastic Out of Our Daily Routines with Lindsay McCormick of BITE (Episode 56)Your daily hygiene routine has more to do with the future of our planet than you may think. Around the world, 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are discarded each year, enough to fill 50 Empire State Buildings. And since most tubes are made of mixed materials, typically plastic and aluminum, they are incredibly difficult to recycle and often wind up in landfills. The design has changed very little since the invention of the first toothpaste tube in 1856, but that’s starting to change. Lindsay McCormick is the founder and CEO of Bite, makers of plastic-free, cruelty-free products on a mission to...2023-03-2336 minScaling SustainabilityGreen Amendments and Environmental Rights with Maya K. van Rossum (Episode 55)Several states have recently enacted—or are considering enacting—constitutional amendments that protect our right to live in a healthy environment. Such policies ensure that in every action the government takes, the protection of our world is prioritized. Yet, in conversations about our fundamental rights, such as freedom of speech and religion, the right to a stable climate and access to clean water and air are often overlooked. Veteran environmentalist Maya K. van Rossum proposes raising environmental rights to the highest constitutional standing is critical to ensuring essential climate justice. She is the founder of Green Amendments for The Gene...2023-03-0945 minScaling SustainabilityThe Unsolved Problems of Sustainable Cement Production with Ian Riley (Episode 54)The road to decarbonization hasn’t been an easy one for the cement industry. The sector, which produces about 4 billion metric tons of the world’s most common building material, simultaneously puts almost 4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, or about 7% of the world’s total emissions. But, thanks to leaders like Ian Riley, movement is happening. In 2019, Ian joined the World Cement Association as CEO, leading the organization’s key mission of sustainability, innovation and internationalization to face the challenges associated with creating a sustainable cement industry. He is responsible for motivating members to impro...2023-02-2338 minScaling SustainabilityThe Architecture Industry and Sustainability with Kevin Deabler (Episode 53)Sustainability is a word that's becoming increasingly familiar across every single market sector. Little by little, the importance of caring for the planet is permeating society and becoming a way of life. And with the relentless expansion of cities across the nation, the need to preserve natural resources has now seeped into the architectural industry. But, architecture presents a unique challenge in the field of sustainability, as construction projects typically consume large amounts of materials and produce tons of waste. One of the architectural companies trying to solve this problem by focusing on sustainable design is RODE...2023-02-0936 minScaling SustainabilityHow Sustainability and Profitability Can Coexist with Brennan Spellacy (Episode 52)Corporate commitments to carbon neutrality have yet to slow down, as more and more business leaders race to align their strategic priorities with pressure from the public for urgent climate action. Companies are now trying to decarbonize their operations while simultaneously compensating for unavoidable emissions. However, many well-intended but misinformed businesses often fall victim to carbon management solutions that don’t have much of an impact. That’s where Patch comes in, as the most effective and responsible way for organizations to access carbon credit projects. The Co-founder and CEO of Patch, Brennan Spellacy has figured out how...2023-01-2634 minScaling SustainabilityRevolutionizing Omega-3 Industry with Corinna Bellizzi (Episode 51)Omega-3 is easily the most popular supplement in America. Recent studies have found that roughly 8% of adults—or about 19 million people—take some kind of omega-3 fatty acid supplement. But, the harvesting of fish for these supplements is having a ripple effect on our oceans. Omega-3 supplements come from fish in the critical layer of the ocean biosphere that are essential for preserving ecosystem dynamics. With no signs of slowing down, the industry risks permanently damaging our marine ecosystems and impacting the ocean’s resiliency to climate change. Corinna Bellizzi is taking the lead in changing the tide a...2023-01-1256 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in The Sports Industry with Kristen Fulmer (Episode 50)Across all industries, the future is being dictated by a focus on sustainability - and sports are no exception. Just last year, the Tokyo Olympics set out to raise awareness about the role that sports play in sustainability. Podiums were made from recycled plastic, athletes’ beds were made with cardboard, and even the medals were made using recycled electronic devices. Although this is a step in the right direction, the sports industry as a whole continues to have a significant impact on the environment, from the construction of venues to the travel of competitors and spectators. Sustainability ex...2022-11-1035 minScaling SustainabilityClimate Intervention and Geoengineering with Wake Smith (Episode 49)Public discourse around climate change widely focuses on reaching net zero emissions. Yet, some propose that even after we reach net zero, temperatures will continue to warm, sea levels will continue to rise, and climate disasters will continue to occur. There are currently a number of proposed ideas that go beyond net zero by pulling carbon out of the atmosphere or artificially cooling the planet, known collectively as geoengineering. While geoengineering methods don’t invalidate the need to decarbonize now and fast, given the dangerous trajectory of global heating, reaching net zero emissions may only be the beginning, not th...2022-10-2742 minScaling SustainabilityElectric Motorcycles and Sustainable Transportation with Jay Giraud (Episode 48)Climate change is forcing consumers to reevaluate their shopping habits, and the motorcycle industry is no exception. Riders are looking for options that will help them reduce their impact on the environment, as traditional gas motorcycles are large contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. There is hope on the horizon as, according to the United Nations, shifting to 90% of battery-powered electric motorcycles by 2030 will dramatically reduce carbon emissions by 11 billion tons from now to 2050. In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jay Giraud, a leader in the electric motorcycle space. The co-founder and CEO of...2022-10-1332 min
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and RegenerationOffsetting Carbon Emissions Through Sustainable Merchandising Items With Seth CysewskiMost businesses pledge to do their part in offsetting carbon emissions to save the world from the already worsening climate change. While this is an admirable effort, the merchandising items they produce are often left out of this discussion. Each product is also composed of tons of carbon molecules that are not accounted for. Seth Cysewski, Co-Founder and CEO of Coolperx, shares with Corinna Bellizzi how they address this issue through their climate cost index. He explains how they monitor embodied carbon within each product starting from its development and all the way to the end of its life...2022-10-1233 minScaling SustainabilityIntegrating Sustainability with Laura Asiala (Episode 47)Today, I am happy to welcome Laura Asiala to the podcast. Laura is the Chief Sustainability Officer of WholeWorks. She is also the lead facilitator for the ‘Leading Sustainability Transformation’ program, in which experienced professionals and leaders accelerate their ability to integrate ESG issues across their companies, creating value and transforming a traditional business into a sustainable one via a realistic team simulation. Laura has extensive experience in the field of global, sustainable development. Prior to her current role, she served as the Director of Corporate Communications and Citizenship for Dow Corning. In addition, Laura has held positions such as V...2022-09-291h 00Scaling SustainabilityReusing Materials with Aaron Blanchard (Episode 46)Today, I am happy to welcome Aaron Blanchard to the podcast. Aaron has been the Director of Operations at Earthwise Architectural Salvage for over 8 years. Earthwise Architectural Salvage removes materials from homes and buildings that are scheduled for demolition or remodeling so that they may be reused and reinstalled into other spaces. The company is often the last stop before the landfill, where quality materials would otherwise be discarded. After earning his degree in environmental science, Aaron worked as a Community Economic Development Volunteer at the Peace Corps in Uganda, where he helped secure funding to create a zip-line...2022-09-1540 minScaling SustainabilityEnsuring Sustainability with Clarence Jackson of Cox Enterprises (Episode 45)On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Clarence Jackson. Clarence is the Senior Director of Sustainable Supply Chain and Business Operations with Cox Enterprises, a leader in the communications and automotive industries. He is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative strategies for Cox Enterprises' sustainability program, Cox Conserves. Clarence and his team drive change across Cox’s businesses, suppliers and industry partners to ensure sustainability targets and objectives are met and in alignment with ESG programs and priorities. Prior to his current role, Clarence served as the senior director of operations for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. He led th...2022-09-0146 minScaling SustainabilityTaking Care of Our Planet and Biodiversity with Sophie Stephens (Episode 44)In this episode of Scaling Sustainability, I’m pleased to welcome Sophie Stephens to the podcast. Sophie is the Head of Environment and Sustainability at Ground Control, a carbon-neutral external maintenance provider. Sophie is in charge of leading the company’s environmental and sustainability strategies, with a focus on carbon net-zero, biodiversity enhancement, responsible materials, and social value. In addition, she is working with Ground Control to rewild 296 acres of land at their Wildfell Centre for Environmental Recovery. Prior to her current role, Sophie spent 13 years at Balfour Beatty, where she led strategic programs focused on both environmental and soci...2022-08-1836 minScaling SustainabilityResponsibly Recycling Electronics with John Shegerian of ERI (Episode 43)Today, I am happy to welcome John Shegerian to the podcast. John is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of ERI, the largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction and electronic waste recycling company in the United States. John is a serial entrepreneur who focuses on solving global problems by building socially responsible companies. He is also the co-founder of RecycleNation, a dynamic recycling and green living resource that simplifies the recycling process on a national level with a comprehensive, interactive recycling location database. During this episode, John and I talk about the importance of responsibly recycling electronics and the cybersecurity threats associated...2022-08-0439 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in Mining & Metal, with Alp Bora of Greenlight Partners (Episode 42)On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Alp Bora, the co-founder of Greenlight Partners. Greenlight Partners aims to work with early-stage startups to build the green technology solutions of tomorrow. Alp is a mining and metals expert who is passionate about making the industry a more sustainable one. He spent more than ten years as an operations and maintenance professional across multiple commodities on three continents. He is now focused on supporting the development and use of renewable energy on the road to decarbonization. In this episode, I spoke with Alp about the future of sustainable mining and the...2022-07-2133 minScaling SustainabilityIMPACT Investing, an interview with Will Peterffy of Interactive Brokers (Episode 41)In this episode, we speak with Will Peterffy, the ESG Director at Interactive Brokers. He recently led the development and launch of IMPACT, a mobile trading platform that streamlines the sustainable investing process and allows users to invest according to their values. As a lifelong environmental advocate, he made it his mission to help humanity right its relationship with the earth. As such, Will has built an organization called “One Small Planet” whose mission statement is to harmonize the wealth of people and the planet through the deployment of vital capital. He also serves on the board of directors for...2022-07-051h 01Scaling SustainabilitySustainable Denim, an interview with Adam Taubenfligel of Triarchy (Episode 40)Today, we are pleased to welcome Adam Taubenfligel to the podcast. Adam is the Creative Director and Sustainability Lead at Triarchy, a fully sustainable fashion company dedicated to shining a light on the wasteful practices of the denim industry. He is responsible for the design and manufacturing of Triarchy’s low water, consciously produced denim brand. Adam is consistently innovating fabric technology, traceability, and reusability that minimize waste and maintain authenticity at every possible juncture. During this episode, Adam and I talk about the future of sustainable denim production, the greenwashing surrounding organic cotton, and more. Be sure to vi...2022-06-2348 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in eCommerce, an interview with Lizzie Horvitz of Finch (Episode 39)On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Lizzie Horvitz, the founder and CEO of Finch Insights. Finch aims to decode sustainability and empower consumers to make better purchasing decisions. Lizzie started Finch to educate people on the ins and outs of sustainability by turning complex scientific facts into simple, actionable insights. She has been passionate about sustainability since the age of 16, when she lived off the grid. It was there that, dependent only on wind energy and rainwater, she saw the solution to climate change before fully understanding the problem. I spoke with Lizzie about the biggest obstacles in t...2022-06-0934 minScaling SustainabilityThe Future of Meat with Paul Shapiro - CEO of The Better Meat Co and Author of Clean Meat (Episode 38)On today's podcast, I'm excited to be speaking with Paul Shapiro. Paul is the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a company that harnesses the power of fermentation to create mycoprotein ingredients and empowers people to make meat that's better for the planet, animals, and public health. In this episode, we discuss how to satiate our population's increasing demand for meat without harming the planet and what the future of meat production might look like in the next ten years. Paul is an authority figure on food and agricultural sustainability. He is the author of the national b...2022-05-2644 minScaling Sustainability30 Million Plantable Pencils and Counting with Michael Stausholm of Sprout World (Episode 37)Today on the podcast, Michael Stausholm joins us. Michael is the founder and CEO of Sprout World, the company behind the world’s only plantable pencil, with over 30 million pencils sold in over 80 countries. Michael has also advised the likes of Nike and Walmart on how to implement more sustainable production practices, and in addition to running Sprout World, he mentors green start-ups as a board member of Greencubator. Show Notes: Be sure to visit: Sprout World Visit Coolperx® home page: Coolperx® Reach out to...2022-05-0533 minScaling SustainabilityCooling the Planet with Norman Crowley of CoolPlanet and AVA (Episode 36)E36 - Cooling the Planet with Norman Crowley of CoolPlanet and AVA We are pleased to have Norman Crowley join us today. Norman is a serial entrepreneur, who founded and sold three businesses for over three-quarters of a billion dollars before the age of forty. He has started more than 8 different businesses, including a welding business and a gaming firm. He is currently the founder of CoolPlanet, the decarbonization platform of choice for global brands. The company combines in-house developed software, advanced engineering, and world-leading expertise to help firms achieve net-zero. He is also the f...2022-03-3149 minScaling SustainabilityShaping The Future of Renewable Energy Development with John Belizaire of Soluna Computing (Episode 35)John’s parents escaped Haitian dictatorship and potential death before reuniting and coming to the United States. Since the age of 14 selling floppy discs in high school, John has had an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in technology. He was a recipient of the Intel Scholarship Program and he went on to receive a computer science and engineering degree from Cornell University. When he was 28 years old, he sold his first start-up company for $150 million. He has gone on to become a versatile CEO and serial entrepreneur who has successfully founded and scaled several multi-million dollar tech...2022-03-1039 minScaling SustainabilityMicromobility, Decarbonization at Scale with Andrew Savage, VP Head of Sustainability at Lime (Episode 34)Today we are pleased to have join us, Andrew Savage, a founding member of Lime and currently serving as their VP of Sustainability. Lime is now the world’s largest shared micromobility company operating in over 200 markets worldwide and having raised over $1B in capital and have announced plans for an IPO this year. Andrew is an experienced leader at the intersection of business, government, and sustainability. A founding member at Lime, he led new market development, government relations, and policy strategy, helping the company expand globally. He now leads Lime’s sustainability strategy. Prior to Li...2022-02-2244 minScaling SustainabilityMaking The Biggest Impact with Stuart Landesberg of Grove Collaborative (Episode 33)Today on the podcast we are pleased to have join us, Stuart Landesberg of Grove Collaborative. Stu is the co-founder and CEO of Grove, a leading sustainable consumer products company transforming its industry into a force for human and environmental good. Stu has long been passionate about sustainability and began building Grove in 2012 when he became frustrated that he had to choose between his values and products for his home. He wanted to create a platform that would allow families easy access to healthy, sustainable products. Grove serves millions of households in the U.S. every year and in 2021...2022-02-0342 minScaling SustainabilityDecarbonizing the Supply Chain with Kent Mahoney of Proxima (Episode 32)Today on the podcast - I’m joined by Kent Mahoney, the North American Executive Vice President at Proxima, a supply chain and procurement consulting firm. We discuss how sustainability is central to procurement, the current challenges for businesses today to meet their targets and pledges, decarbonization, and the top things businesses should be looking at right now. At Proxima, Kent is responsible for leading the North American business, ensuring its services align closely with clients’ most critical needs. Kent has driven client procurement transformation on behalf of several major providers in the procurement services space. The most r...2021-12-3025 minScaling SustainabilityVertical Farming & Redefining “Locally Grown” With Eddy Badrina of Eden Green (Episode 31)Today on the podcast we are pleased to have join us, Eddy Badrina of the vertical gardening company, Eden Green. Eddie and I discuss the challenges in food production, redefining “locally grown”, and leadership directed at making an impact among other things. Over the past 20 years, his career has encompassed entrepreneurial, corporate, and government roles. In 2019, Eddy took over as CEO of Eden Green, which, through its vertical farming technology stack, is changing the way we farm our produce, and feed our communities. Prior to Eden Green, Eddy co-founded and led BuzzShift, a digital growth agenc...2021-12-1640 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in Brand Messaging with Jonathan Hanson of Unconquered (Episode 30)Today on the podcast we’re joined by Jonathan Hanson, the co-founder of the purpose-led strategic creative & production agency Unconquered. They work with some of the top brands in the U.S. including New Balance, Crocs, Lululemon, and more. We discuss supporting brands in their sustainable journey, greenwashing, the power of Gen Z, the ‘attention economy, and more. Jonathan lives in NYC, has a serious love affair with pizza and finds it difficult to write in the third person despite having dual degrees in Creative Writing and Journalism from Drake (college, not the rapper). Jonathan leads the creat...2021-12-0239 minScaling SustainabilityMapping the Supply Chain with Dr. Leonardo Bonanni, Founder and CEO of Sourcemap (Episode 29)In this episode we speak Dr. Leonardo Bonanni about supply chain transparency, the growing need to better understand it, how companies are starting to embrace it, and the reality of where we’re at right now. Dr. Leonardo Bonanni is the founder and CEO of Sourcemap. Sourcemap is the first technology company dedicated to supply chain transparency. Their platform is used by businesses and governments to track the supply chains of more than 50 raw materials and manage programs aimed at eradicating forced labor, deforestation and extreme poverty, among other issues. Dr. Leonardo Bonanni has testified bef...2021-11-1827 minScaling SustainabilityStarting with the Next Generation with Leesa Carter, CEO of the Captain Planet Foundation (Episode 28)In this episode, we talk with Leesa about the Captain Planet Foundation, including its work, initiatives, mission, and the future of the youth in scaling sustainability. Leesa Carter is the president and CEO of the Captain Planet foundation which she has led since 2012. Under her leadership, the organization has successfully launched the Project Learning Garden, Project Hero, co-founded the Ocean Heroes program to help activate youth, run effective campaigns against the plastic pollution and climate crises, and much more. She has over 25 years of executive-level experience in sustainability-focused organizations. Prior to joining CPF, Le...2021-11-0442 minScaling SustainabilityJason Delambre, Utility Manager & Energy Consultant of Interdependent Energies (Episode 27)Jason Delambre is a Certified Energy Manager based in the Midwest who works with clients to maximize profitability through effective utilization of natural resources and the development of ground-breaking efficiency and energy generation solutions. Throughout his career, Jason has developed an extensive knowledge of architecture, construction, urban planning, energy, sustainability, and greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies. During his professional work, spanning more than 350 projects, Jason has developed a unique vision of the greenhouse gas reduction strategies and energy efficiency synergies possible through innovative business, infrastructural, financial, policy, and community organizing strategies. Show Notes:...2021-10-2146 minScaling SustainabilityEleanor Turner of The Big Favorite (Episode 26)Eleanor Turner has designed for several iconic American brands, such as, Tommy Hilfiger, and J. Crew, to name a few. In 2015, she co-founded an apparel company aimed at empowering working women through stylish and functional clothing, named, Argent. During her tenure at Argent, she assisted in dressing trailblazing women; Hillary Client, Kamala Harris, Emily Weiss and Awkwafina. Now, she is bringing those years of experience to her latest project, The Big Favorite. The Big Favorite has been featured in Vogue, Fast Company, and Marie Claire, amongst many others. Thank you so much for joining us, Eleanor. 2021-09-3035 min
Scaling Sustainability26 - Francis HellebuschFrancis is a sustainability consultant passionate about the magnitude of the climate crisis. He has over 10 years of experience in sustainability research, education, and consulting. Francis' quantitative research skills began when he was 17 when he had his first research positions at Washington University in St. Louis. Later he would continue numerous research positions at the University of Missouri and the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Institute. Over the years Hellebusch has fine-tuned his techniques for data collection, data analysis, environmental literacy education, public speaking, carbon accounting, and Life Cycle Assessment. In his free time, Francis likes to hike, co...2021-07-2944 minScaling SustainabilityMichael Haase with Plant Jammer (Episode 25)This week we’re speaking with a former McKinsey consultant, and now founder and CEO of PlantJammer, Michael Haase. Plant Jammer is a 5-year old Food tech startup that uses AI to help people cook and eat more sustainably. They are a team of 15 data scientists and chefs, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Michael and I have a great conversation about food waste, artificial intelligence, and cooking. We may disagree that creating food is art, but he did inspire me to make a zucchini and banana salad with a cilantro lime dressing topped with toasted almonds. Show...2021-07-1532 minScaling SustainabilityBob Hinkle with Metrus Energy (Episode 24)Today on the show we have a great guest who I had a really fantastic conversation with. Our guest is Bob Hinkle, Bob is the President & CEO of Metrus Energy, which he founded in 2009. He has over 20 years of energy efficiency and clean energy finance experience and was previously with MMA Renewable Ventures, Bechtel (BEK-TEL), Booz Allen & Hamilton and the California Clean Energy Fund. He has developed and financed over $500 million of energy efficiency projects and programs in the U.S. and overseas. We discuss carbon pricing, carbon offsets, how carbon reduction is intertwined with cost savings and more...2021-06-2452 minScaling SustainabilitySam Levac-Levey with Solutions Game (Episode 23)Sam is a mechanical engineer from Montreal, Canada, who has pursued a wide range of engineering work experiences in over five different industries thus far, including working with rockets at SpaceX, energy storage at Tesla, and electric flying cars at Lilium Aviation. Currently, he is just launching his newest project, a board game he has developed a board game surrounding climate solutions based on Project Drawdown, called Solutions. You’ll find out more about Solutions in the details below, or by listening in on the conversation in this episode. Show Notes:Visit Sam Levac-Levey’s LinkedIn acco...2021-06-1042 minScaling SustainabilityKailey Donewald with Sacred Serve (Episode 22)Kailey is a certified holistic health practitioner who spent the last 10 years traveling the world over in search of Mother Nature’s most potent cures to modern-day ailments. Her journeys led to her path to becoming an entrepreneur, starting a vegan ice cream company, and creating the first 100% compostable ice cream packaging. Show Notes:Shop at Sacred Serve: SHOP Check out of Sacred Serve’s recipes: RECIPE For media inquiries: nikki@knackpr.com For wholesale inquiries: sales@sacredserve.com For anything else: kailey@sacredserve.com Social Media: Facebook...2021-05-2726 minScaling SustainabilityReporting from the Front Lines of Sustainability, an interview with Heather Clancy (Episode 21)For those, in the sustainability sector, who keep up on your morning reading, our guest today is one you may be familiar with. Heather Clancy joins us today on Scaling Sustainability. Heather is an award-winning journalist who specializes in reporting on transformative technology and innovation. She’s appeared on Entrepreneur, Fortune, The International Herald Tribune, and The New York Times. As Editorial Director for greenbiz.com, Heather chronicles the role of technology in enabling sustainable business strategy and the low carbon economy. When Heather isn’t writing, you can find her either digging in her gard...2021-04-2232 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability for the Rest of Us, an interview with John Pabon (Episode 20)One of the best parts about hosting this podcast is meeting diverse people with different life experiences that form unique perspectives about sustainability, the world, and life. It is truly a pleasure to meet them and hear their stories. Today, I have on the John Pabon to discuss his new book and topics ranging from Asia’s sustainability leadership, barriers to growth, and cautious optimism for the future. A life-long pragmatic altruist, John Pabon’s work has focused on the fields of sustainability, geopolitics, and strategic communications. For the past 15 years, he has advised governments, corpor...2021-04-0841 minScaling SustainabilityCircularity in Consumer Goods, and Interview with Ian Rosenberger of Day Owl (Episode 19)In this episode, we have plenty to talk about. Our guest today is Ian Rosenberger. Ian is the founder of Work, First Mile and Day Owl. Each business has their own unique way of bettering communities, and sustainability is at each’s core, which we plan to go well into within the episode. His biggest focus right is getting Ian’s consumer product off the ground, Day Owl. Day Owl is a consumer backpack created from landfill and ocean plastic, the material collected through First Mile, Ian’s other business. A truly circular backpack of exceptional quality. It turns out th...2021-03-2543 minScaling SustainabilityTalking Trash Clubhouse Chat with Lou Elliott-Cysewski (Episode 18)Today we will be talking with Lou Cysewski again! This time though, it’ll be over Lou’s newest venture into YouTube and also Clubhouse, a newer social media platform where like-minded individuals can talk and explore any particular topic you may be interested in. The show hosted on YouTube is called, Talking Trash. It is a show that explores sustainable efforts businesses are making, highlighting business that are making valuable and responsible products while providing easy ways to incorporate sustainability into everyday life. Lou is an entrepreneur and activist. She’s also a veteran of the U...2021-03-1855 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in the Coffee Industry, an interview with Oliver Stormshak of Olympia Coffee (Episode 17)Today we will be diving into the coffee industry, including transparency, labor practices, direct trade, and much more through the eyes and initiatives of one of the sustainability leaders in the coffee industry, Oliver Stormshak. As as you’ll hear soon, he travels all over the world for our morning coffee and to improve the lives of others. Oliver is Co-Owner, President and Green Coffee Buyer for Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. He has worked in the specialty coffee industry for over 20 years. Studying Food Science in Academia, he was inspired to approach Coffee Roasting in a unique way...2021-03-1142 minScaling SustainabilityEmbodied Carbon, and interview with William Paddock, the Co-founder of WAP Sustainability (Episode 16)For episode 16 of Scaling Sustainability, our guest today is William Paddock of WAP Sustainability. William’s experience as a sustainability manager lead him to create a consulting firm that provided sustainability leaders and company leaders a one-stop-shop for all things carbon. This is important as more an more companies, and governments are making pledges to get to “net-zero”. As managing director, William is responsible for day to day management, business development, strategic partnerships and client delivery. His straight forward approach to sustainability offers business leaders a pragmatic, unbiased, third-party opinion that is designed to broaden and acce...2021-02-2539 minScaling SustainabilitySustainable Food Shopping, an Interview with Kate Bratskeir (Episode 15)For episode 15 of Scaling Sustainability, we have with us Kate Bratskeir. Kate is a journalist who covers food, health, and the environment. Her work has appeared on several outlets like Fast Company, Huffington Post, and more. Her first book, “A Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping,” has just recently published. We go over her book, talk about greenwashing and… Corn ice cream?? Show Notes:Visit Kate’s website: Homepage Order her book: A Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping Follow Kate Bratskeir on her Social Platforms: Twitter Instagram Email Kate...2021-02-1141 minScaling SustainabilitySustainable Agriculture Investing, an Interview with Chris Rawley from Harvest Returns (Episode 14)On episode 14 of the podcast, we are taking a looking into the financial side of agriculture and farming. Our guest on the podcast for this episode is Chris Rawley of Harvest Returns. Chris is the founder and CEO of Harvest Return, a start-up fintech company for investing in agriculture. His background is a navel officer, and is still serving while running Harvest Return, as a captain in the U. S. Navy Reserve. Show Notes:Visit Harvest Returns’ home page: Harvest Returns Follow Harvest Returns on their social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn2021-01-2826 minScaling SustainabilityReal Life Sustainability is now Scaling Sustainability (Episode 13)Throughout the series of this show, Real Life Sustainability, we originally set our goals to see how we as individuals, and consumers, can make better choices in our daily lives. As each episode progressed, we have found ourselves more and more delving into the businesses that are making the impact in creating sustainability. Because of this, instead of looking at the consumer perspective, we are shifting our goal to the perspective of businesses and how they are scaling sustainability. So with that, we are changing the name of our podcast as well, from, “Real Life Sustainability” to, “Scaling Sustainability.” We are j...2020-11-1904 minScaling SustainabilityRegenerative Solar Land Management - Interview with Trent Hendricks (Episode 12)Spending time with Trent is always an experience and even after spending just a little bit of time with him, when we met out in Tennessee for the first time, I knew we had to have him as a guest on our show. Before Trent’s current work with Cabriejo Ranch, he had a dairy farm producing award-winning cheeses and he is on board of directors for the American Grass Fed Society. I am really excited for you to hear what he’s doing now. Thank you Trent for jointing us today on Real Life Sustainability. Show Note...2020-11-1247 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in the Restaurant - Interview with Tommaso Morelato (Episode 11)With over 100 employees and 7 restaurants, and growing, the restaurant group, Toscana Divino Hospitality Group, have found themselves pivoting a little bit more these days. They have always found ways to be sustainable, but now they’ve made sustainability the core of their business. Today, we are speaking with Tommaso Morelato. He is an entrepreneur, and also the founder of Toscana Divino in Miami, Florida. Thank you for joining us Tommaso! Show Notes:Learn more about Toscana Divino’s sustainability mission here. Find out how Toscana Divino is being resourceful by clicking here. Visit Toscana Divi...2020-11-0524 minScaling SustainabilityCleaning up our Grid - An interview with Laura Zapata of Clearloop (Episode 10)“Turning every day purchases into clean energy” is the tagline of today’s guest, Clearloop. Today we’re talking with one of their partners, Laura Zapata, to discuss who Clearloop is, what they’re all about, and how they’re turning around the carbon emissions and getting your carbon footprint back. We are really excited to talk with them today, especially after Coolperx® just announced our partnership with Clearloop. Thank you Laura for joining us today on Real Life Sustainability. Show Notes:Keep up with Clearloop by visiting their news page and signing up for their newsletter: H...2020-10-2937 minScaling SustainabilityUpcycling - Diverting Glass from the Landfill to your Dinner Table with Ray DelMuro, the Founder & Owner of Refresh Glass (Episode 9)The products Coolperx sources for companies to give to their stakeholders as corporate gifts have to align with our values. We have high standards for environmental sustainability, ethical business practices, and covetability. When I first found Refresh Glass, their products checked all of those boxes right away. But oddly enough, I can’t recall when I first discovered them. The earliest would be when I was in Charleston with my family, at the restaurant, Husk, and my daughter pointed out how she though the glasses were cool… Sure enough, they were Refresh Glasses. So without further ado, Ray, thank you...2020-10-2229 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in Housing - An Interview with Aaron Holm of Blokable (Episode 8)As the west coast of the United States grows ever more of smoke, debris, and damage from the wild fires, we are finding more and more housing and overall real estate developments deteriorate in a variety of ways. In terms of long term sustainability, we wonder, what is a way to continue development in a responsible and sustainable way? That’s where Blokable comes in. Today we are talking to Aaron Holm, founder and Co-CEO of Blokable. At Blokable, they build housing that solves a myriad of economic, cultural and environmental issues, while creating comfortable, inspiring places that people ca...2020-10-1538 minScaling SustainabilityTop 5 Things for Entrepreneurs to Think About with Their Startups to Make Them More Sustainable (Episode 7)For episode 7 on Seth shares some insight on what he has learned from his past experiences. Seth dives into what he’s learned from a past project, Vspin, and brings from that lessons he brought into Coolperx® and shares them with us. This is the top 5 things for entrepreneurs to think about with their startups to make them more sustainable. Show Notes:Visit Coolperx® home page: Coolperx® Reach out to Coolperx®: Phone: 1 (855) 429-0455 email: hello@coolperx.com Check out Coolperx® blog: blog Plus, don’t forget to follow or...2020-09-2413 minScaling SustainabilitySeth & Lou Elliott-Cysewski (Episode 6)In episode 6, we chat with Co-Founder and CEO of Coolperx, Lou Elliott-Cysewski. Originally working as a nurse, Lou has observed her husband’s profession (who just so happens to be the host of this show!), witness how companies distribute gifts at trade shows and just felt that she could make a strong impact in this gifting industry in a way that doesn’t hinder our planet’s health. From there, Seth and Lou founded Coolperx®. A way to gift in a way that’s impactful to the earth in a positive way. Show Notes:Visit Coolperx® home page...2020-09-1742 minScaling SustainabilitySustainability in Product Design: An Interview with Jonathan Baker, the Founder of eqpd (Episode 5)Tote bags these days are increasingly becoming a part of our life more and more, especially now that more states have outlawed plastic bag usage. Although this is great news, the reusable totes have been kind of a double-edge sword. Our society is flooded with totes no one wants to use or keep, this begs the questions: What is sustainable; and how does what we buy, keep and use connect with product design? Enter, eqpd. I would love for this interview with our guest to speak for itself, so without further adieux, please enjoy this episode as I speak w...2020-09-1047 minScaling SustainabilityThe Amazon Climate Pledge & What’s Missing (Episode 4)With the news of the new Seattle NHL hockey expansion, the city’s new NHL team, The Kraken, and Amazon’s purchase of the naming rights of the renovated area, announced as the “Climate Pledge Arena”, I decided to dive in to their Climate Pledge. On Real Life Sustainability, we’re going to dive into a new series where we look at companies, their sustainability pledges and what they mean in real life. These companies include: Google, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. Today, on episode 4 of Real Life Sustainability, we’re starting with Amazon. Show Notes: Here’s...2020-09-0310 minScaling SustainabilityCompostables - Where Are We? with Susan Thoman of Cedar Grove Composting (Episode 3)Episode Summary:In this episode, and our first interview on the podcast, we interview Susan Thoman. Susan Thoman is the Founder and Managing Director of the Compost Manufacturing Alliance.For over thirty years, as a solutions strategist in the environmental and sustainability field and served for twelve years on the Cedar Grove Composting leadership team in the Seattle area. Her work is also expanding the diversion and capacity for viable compost feedstocks eligible for organics recycling. Show Notes:Check out CMA’s website! Compost Manufacturing Alliance’s Site Follow and stay up to d...2020-08-2745 min
Scaling SustainabilitySmart Recycling (Episode 2)Episode Summary: What does it actually mean to “recycle”? When you see the triangle logo, that is synonymous with recycling, what do you think? What do the numbers within the triangle logo actually represent? Within this episode, Seth unveils, details, and demystifies what it truly means to recycle. Seth also shares tips and tricks to know and understand how to truly, and with impact, recycle. Show Notes: Plus, don’t forget to follow or sign up for my newsletter here: PODCAST WEBSITE Support coolperx’s podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Mu...2020-08-2117 min
Scaling SustainabilitySustainable Aviation (Episode 1)Episode Summary: Visiting the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last year, a big announcement was made by Delta Airlines. Delta claimed that starting that year, they were going carbon neutral. This claim has raised several questions. From these prompted questions, and within this episode, we discuss topics like, what it means to go carbon neutral? We ask how much jet fuel is actually burned while using this mode of transportation? We discuss how Tesla truly did shake the transportation industry and their impact on our earth for the better. We discuss all of this and more in...2020-08-1118 min