Have you heard of cellulose nanomaterials? From the bacteria in your kitchen to the trees in your backyard, we discuss the history and discoveries of this new class of materials. Learn why these renewable alternative to plastics are taking the world by storm and where you might seem in the future in the products you use everyday ..read more

In the face of plastic bag bans, how do you ensure your family business adapts? We interview Trent Romer, former co-owner of a plastic bag converter, on his remarkable sustainability journey. We discuss what inspired him to change, what he learned, and how he lead his business to make dramatic sustainability improvements for themselves and for the planet. He describes his books “This is Our Home” to help you start your own eco-friendly journey and “Finding Sustainability” to help you learn how your organization can apply sustainability practices ..read more

Where do plastic bags come from? How are they made? How are they recycled and are the bag bans effective? In this episode we discuss the life of a plastic bag from fossil fuels to recycled decking material or to the ocean....and the steps in between ..read more

You asked, we answered. What is greenwashing? For this year's winter bonus episode, we answered our listeners' questions about greenwashing. Listen in as we give examples of companies that have been caught greenwashing and what you can look out for. Are those strawless Starbucks lids better, what's up with those laundry sheets, should I get bamboo toilet paper, what's the FSC and B corp labels mean and more ..read more

Graphene is a Nobel Prize winning material. How can you use this nanotechnology to improve the sustainability and performance of packaging? We talk with Gaute Juliussen, CEO of Toraphene, on how they developed a green way to manufacture graphene and include it in compostable, biodegradable, and recycled plastic bags, cups, and more. Gaute discusses how graphene and nanotech help make natural materials more competitive with virgin fossil fuel plastics in packaging. We discuss the difference between biodegradable and compostable materials, what to look out for, and what we all can do to make mor ..read more

What's the difference between biodegradable and compostable materials? In this episode we discuss what makes a material degradable, biodegradable, and compostable. We also discuss greenwashing with plastics that claim to be biodegradable and what you can look out for ..read more

Hundreds of millions of mobile devices can be given a second life and avoid landfill. Trade-in programs are a great way to save money and increase the circularity of your phone. Your old devices can be repaired, refurbished, upgraded or even recycled into still valuable and usable phones. We talk with Biju Nair, President and EVP of Assurant's Global Connected Living Business, on how the process works and why it improves circular economy. Assurant is an insurance company is that is actively taking steps to improve sustainability in a many different ways. This includes through establishing thei ..read more

What are in electronics that make them worse than other materials if they go to landfill? In this episode we discuss how electronics works, what you can do with your phones, laptops, appliances and more when you're done with them (it's more than just recycling), and how they are recycled. We give practical tips on what you can do to make your electronics buying and end-of-life more circular and sustainable ..read more

On this episode we are joined by Kevin Hudson, Senior Vice President of Forest Resources & Recycle Fiber at WestRock, to discuss their process of developing paper and packaging solutions. Kevin guides us through sourcing, manufacturing, converting and even recovering of the WestRock's fiber products and we learn how important the circular economy is the world of paper and packaging. WestRock (NYSE: WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, with more than 50,000 teammates in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Their integrated packaging capabilities offer end ..read more

What is a circular economy? Are consumers a part of it? It seems like a buzz word, but a circular economy is an important concept in the world of sustainability. In this episode we explain what a circular economy is, how consumers are at the heart of it, and why encouraging companies to be better makes a big difference not only for being "green" but for ensuring the people and the planet are taken care of ..read more