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Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable LivingToo Much 'Stuff'? Here's How it Impacts the Planet and How We Can Beat Overconsumption for GoodWe have a major “stuff” problem. With everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. This week, we're resharing a past episode where we dive into the issue with Nick Huzar, the co-founder and board director at OfferUp and the founder of StuffTV.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...2025-04-2436 min

Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable LivingHow Overconsumption Impacts the Planet and the Key to Beating It for GoodWith everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. As we approach some of the biggest shopping holidays of the year, we're resharing an important past episode where we dive into our major “stuff” problem with Nick Huzar, the co-founder and board director at OfferUp and the founder of StuffTV. For more information, visit https://brightly...2024-11-2836 min

StuffTVModern Energy Solutions With Modern HydrogenModern Hydrogen is pushing forward new energy solutions to create more affordable, efficient and carbon sequestering energy options using hydrogen. CEO of Modern Hydrogen, Tony Pan and I discuss the ins and outs of his business and what the future holds for clean energy and its byproducts! Learn more at www.stufftv.org #StuffTV #Sustainability #ModernHydrogen #CleanEnergy #Hydrogen #EcoFriendly #Energy #Electricity #NaturalGas #Sustainable #Sustainability #SustainableEnergy 2023-09-1733 min

StuffTVMaking Eco-Conscious ChoicesThe average person uses 200 products each year. That’s 200 opportunities to make sustainable choices. Annalee Krebs is the creator of the website SocialNature, a website that focuses on helping people discover and embrace eco-friendly and sustainable products. Learn more at www.stufftv.org #StuffTV #Sustainability #SocialNature # Eco-consciousProducts #MakeTheSwitch #ClimateChange #SustainableProducts #EcoFriendly #Organic #HealthyFood 2023-09-1232 min

StuffTVIt’s HOT! Dropping the Cost Of Air ConditioningIt’s HOT out! Daniel Betts, CEO of Blue Frontier and I discuss how heat affects the human body, the world, and why air conditioning is so expensive. Blue Frontier seeks to provide a sustainable solution to the lack of efficiency in air conditioning by utilizing the conditioners at the right time of day, along with sourcing its power from other sustainable sources. Learn more at www.stufftv.org #StuffTV #Sustainability #BlueFrontier #ClimateChange #AirConditioning #EcoFriendly 2023-09-0432 min

StuffTVTurning Ocean and Sea Waves into ElectricityOcean waves possess immense power, a potential that can be harnessed as a sustainable source referred to as wave energy or tidal energy. Join us as we chat with Inna Braverman, the CEO of Eco Wave Power, a renewable energy company with a patented technology for the generation of clean electricity from ocean and sea waves. Learn more at www.stufftv.org #StuffTV #Sustainability #CarbonNeutralClub #Recycle #CompanySustainability #EcoFriendly 2023-08-2832 min

StuffTVCarbon Neutral ClubCarbon Neutral Club is focused on delivering easy to understand climate metrics to companies and people so they can better understand their impact, while also providing meaningful and proven solutions. Co-Founder of Carbon Neutral Club, Jack Bruner, and I discuss the challenges he’s faced building the company and the path to a brighter future for everyone. Visit StuffTV.org to learn more. #StuffTV #Sustainability #CarbonNeutralClub #Recycle #CompanySustainability #EcoFriendly 2023-08-2031 min

From Startup to ExitThe founding of OfferUp, a conversation with OfferUp founder Nick HuzarToday, we have invited Nick Huzar, the co-founder and former CEO of OfferUp for more than a decade. He is currently operating as a board director, brand evangelist, and advising the CEO on strategic projects. Nick's experience lies in building two-sided marketplaces from the ground up. Through this, he has raised over $380M in financing from leading investors including A16Z, TRowe, Tiger, Allen.co, GGV, Coatue, and more. He is currently focused on simplifying the complexity around climate change via my weekly video podcast @ www.stufftv.org. Additionally, he will ride anything with a board (wake surf, skate...2023-08-1651 min

StuffTVChopstick OverloadCEO of Chop Value, Felix Böck and I tackle the problem of sustainable utensils, starting with chopsticks. Chopsticks make for 0.015% of global waste, which may seem small, but it’s a BIG step towards building local circular micro factories to reuse our waste. Learn more at www.stufftv.org #StuffTV #Sustainability #ChopValue #Recycle #ChopSticks #Kitchen #SustainableKitchen 2023-08-1428 min

StuffTVFunding Green StartupsFounder of the largest climate seed fund in Canada, Mike Winterfield, discusses how important it is to become sustainable and circular in the economy. Mike helps fund the ability for existing companies to scale their impact and profit by providing solutions towards sustainable infrastructures. Learn more at www.stufftv.org #StuffTV #Sustainability #Ecofriendly #Recycle #Investor #VentureCapital 2023-08-1137 min

StuffTVFunding Green StartupsFounder of the largest climate seed fund in Canada, Mike Winterfield, talks with us about a sustainable and circular economy. Mike helps fund the ability for existing companies to scale their impact and profit by providing solutions towards sustainable infrastructures. #StuffTV #Sustainability #Ecofriendly #Recycle #Investor #VentureCapital 2023-08-0639 min

Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable LivingWhy the Founder of OfferUp Thinks We Have Too Much Stuff, with StuffTVLaura Wittig recently sat down with Nick Huzar, the co-founder of OfferUp, to talk about the impact that all of the stuff we accumulate has on the planet. (Spoiler: It's not good!) This week, you can listen in from the other side: We're sharing Nick's interview with Laura on his own podcast, StuffTV. For more episodes, visit stufftv.org. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy 2023-08-0241 min

StuffTVCharting a Greener Path: Utilizing New Tools to Boost Company Climate Efforts Sustain Life is a company that is all about helping large companies make the needed changes for a sustainable future. Annalee Bloomfield, CEO of Sustain life, and I, discuss the small but important steps that companies must take to get to the goal of reducing waste and Co2 emissions. Sometimes all it takes is a small shift in company mindset that tackling small inefficiencies are just as important as the big ones, and through incremental change they can make a large impact over time. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info. #StuffTV #ecosustainability #ecofriendly #co2 #climatechange 2023-07-3132 min

StuffTVSustainable Solutions: Unpacking the Latest TrendsLaura Wittig, co-founder and CEO at Brightly.eco explains how her experience in consumer fashion has shaped her journey to start a website (Brightly.eco) that is all about sustainability focused consumer products. #StuffTV #Sustainability #brightly #consumer #products #shopping #ecofriendly Visit www.stufftv.org for more info. 2023-07-2437 min

StuffTVRepurposing Aluminum and Hydrogen in Our WasteEver wonder where your recycled aluminum cans go? Rostam Refschneider, CTO and Co-Founder of Hydrova, explains the process start to finish and how waste products produced during the processing of aluminum are also being used as a valuable resource in the continuing process of trying to become a circular society. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info.2023-07-1729 min

StuffTVRevolutionizing the Process of Waste Management With The Largest Waste Company Republic Services | StuffTV OrgDive into the depths of waste management with Jeremy Walters, the Sustainability Ambassador for Republic Services. In this podcast, we talk about efficient re-use of trash, common misconceptions on disposal, and an A-Z walkthrough on how your trash is processed. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info.2023-07-1038 min

StuffTVEyes in the Sky: Satellite Perspectives on Earth's ClimateShoaib Iqbal, the 24 year old Co-Founder and CEO of Esper Satellites, explains his journey and perspective on creating satellites that will increase the data acquisition capabilities on climate change, and how this is only the start of his company's endeavor into data gathering! This data could help us better understand our impact on the planet, thus creating more opportunities and knowledge to create better technological solutions. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info. #StuffTV #Ecofriendly #Climatechange #Globalwarming #Carbonfootprint 2023-07-0327 min

Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable LivingHow Our 'Stuff' Problem Impacts the Planet (and the Key to Beating Overconsumption for Good)We have a major “stuff” problem. With everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. This week, we dive into the issue with Nick Huzar, the co-founder and board director at OfferUp and the founder of StuffTV. For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/americas-stuff-problem. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy...2023-06-2837 min

StuffTVCocktails and Climate ChangeWe talk with Nick Hammond, the owner of Pacific Coast Spirits, to explore the energy-intensive nature of the distilling industry. We identify the most energy-consuming parts of the process and discuss the necessary improvements for a more eco-friendly distilling future. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info.2023-06-2836 min

StuffTVConcrete: Earth's Second Most Used Substance is The Building Blocks of Modern CivilizationJonas Jonsson goes in depth about the evolving landscape of eco-friendly concrete and discusses the latest techniques that minimize its environmental impact. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info. 2023-06-2725 min

StuffTVThe Carbon Decoder: Calculating Your Carbon FootprintDo you know the carbon footprint of your lunch, a virtual meeting, the average person in the US? We chat with Michelle Li, the innovative mind behind Clever Carbon. With her user-friendly website, clevercarbon.io, she's breaking down the barriers to understanding our individual impacts on the planet. Like nutritional labels, will understanding your carbon footprint have an effect on your choices? 2023-06-1231 min

StuffTVNavigating Nuclear: A Guy's Take on Policy, Technology, and the Bill Gates ConnectionJoin policy expert Jonah Goldman as he takes us on an insightful journey, unpacking the crucial role of policy in driving the pace and innovation of climate initiative goals. Leveraging his extensive experience and unique first-hand perspective, Goldman demystifies the intricate dynamics between policy decisions and climate action. #StuffTV #ecofriendly #policy #technology #ecosustainability 2023-06-0529 min

StuffTVSustainable Shelters: Navigating the Environmental Consequences of Our HomesJonas Johnson goes in serious depth on why construction is lagging behind in the area of eco-sustainability, and what needs to change foundationally to gain serious progress. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info.2023-05-2429 min

StuffTVGreenhouse Gas Eating Organisms Could Be A Plastics AlternativeMark Herrema, founder of New Light, discuses the revolutionary system his company has developed to manufacture plastics using the same process microorganisms naturally execute at the ocean floor. This results in bio degradable plastics that can be used for all sorts of consumer goods including frames for stylish glasses 😎 🌎 Visit www.stufftv.org for more info. #ecosustainability #ecofriendly #sustainablefashion #reducewaste 2023-05-1934 min

StuffTVThe True Cost of Your T-ShirtCreating a single t-shirt requires a ton of energy and resources. We sat down with SanMar, one of the biggest t-shirt makers on the planet, to get the inside scoop on the entire process from start to finish. We wanted to find out where we could make things more sustainable. Join us as we journey through the entire t-shirt-making process, from the cotton gin to your closet. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info.2023-05-0844 min

StuffTVThe Quest for Enough LithiumThere are worries about the availability of lithium to meet the demand for electric vehicles. Extracting lithium from brine can be a lengthy process taking up to 18 months. Additionally, lithium brine extraction can have negative impacts on the environment, particularly in terms of water usage. Teague Egan highlights how EnergyX is rethinking lithium mining and extraction. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info. 2023-05-0132 min

StuffTVRecycling Robots to the RescueRecycling can be hard for people to understand, so we often make mistakes and put the wrong things in the wrong recycling bins. This makes it harder for recycling companies to sell the materials because they are dirty or mixed up with other things. Rebecca Hu from Glacier talks to us about AI powered recycling robots. Visit www.stufftv.org for more info. 2023-04-2843 min

StuffTVThe Afterlife of E-Car Batteries: How Recycling Can Give Them New PurposeWe chat with Surinder Singh of Relyion Energy to understand what happens when millions of used electric car batteries aren't useful in a vehicle anymore? What does sustainable disposal of retired electric car batteries look like? 2023-03-2931 min

StuffTVFrom Junk to Treasure: Metal RecyclingHow Does Metal Recycling Contribute to aCircular Economy and Sustainability? Did you know most metals are reusable and many can be recycled many times over? We chat with Ryan Glant of Pacific Iron & Metal and get a behind the scenes tour of Pacific Iron & Metal. 2023-03-2938 min

StuffTVThe Power of Paint: An Artist's Approach to Climate AdvocacyYou've heard the saying, a picture is worth 1000 words. Did you know a photo of a turtle with a straw in its nose kickstarted the movement to ban single use plastic straws? We chat with artist Nicole Kelner. Through watercolors, she simplifies complex climate challenges and presents them in a beautiful and approachable manner, with the aim of inspiring climate action.2023-03-2840 min

StuffTVDecarbonizing Our Supply ChainWhat we see as consumers is merely the finished product, but the carbon footprint is largely determined by the manufacturing, packaging, and transportation processes that take place behind the scenes. We chat with global supply chain thought leader, Tyler Cole, about the role of the freight industry in meeting supply chain net-zero sustainability goals. 2023-03-2837 min

StuffTV100% Recycled Clothing. Top Brands Experimenting.With the widespread availability of low-cost apparel, we are beginning to see the things we wear as disposable. One of the most concerning aspects of our wasteful, throwaway society is that the overwhelming majority of discarded clothing each year is not recycled. On episode five of StuffTV, we chat with Stacy Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Evernu about breaking down textile waste. 2023-03-2435 min

StuffTVHow Green Are Your Undies?When we aim to live more sustainably, we tend to prioritize reducing the use of single-use plastics like bags, bottles, and straws, which can be avoided with minimal effort. However, plastic is also present in unlikely places, including the clothes in our wardrobes, which are primarily constructed from synthetic fibers. Today's guest, Cayla O’Connell Davis is the co-founder and CEO of Knickey, a sustainable underwear brand. 2023-03-2434 min

StuffTVReusable Containers for Last Mile Food DeliveryThe food delivery industry plays a significant role in the generation of single-use plastic waste. Plastic containers, cutlery, drinking cups, and straws contribute to about 269,000 tons of plastic waste found in oceans. The COVID-19 pandemic's restrictions on in-person dining forced many consumers to switch to takeout orders, leading to a surge in plastic waste. This week we discuss takeout waste with Lindsey Hoell of Dispatch Goods. 2023-03-2335 min

StuffTVInnovations in Sustainable Waste ManagementWhat are the challenges of traditional recycling programs? In this podcast interview, Ryan Metzger, CEO of Ridwell, shares his insights on recycling and waste management. We also discuss the importance of education and community engagement in promoting sustainability and reducing waste.2023-03-2324 min

StuffTVThe Ecological Footprint of Our Digital LivesIn this first episode of the StuffTV podcast, Nick chats with Andrew Shute from Friendly Earth to talk about electronic waste (e-waste) and the environmental cost of our digital obsession. Most e-waste ends up in landfills or incinerated, but what happens when we recycle our old phones, TVs, and other electronics? 2023-03-2227 min