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 bec ..read more

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 jus ..read more

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 fo ..read more

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 c ..read more

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. Sustainabilit ..read more

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 imp ..read more

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 minin ..read more

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. Here is my discussion with Michael. Show Notes:Be sure to visit: Sprout World Visit Coolperx® home page: Coolperx® Reach out to Coolperx®: Phone: 1 (855) 429-0455 email: hello ..read more

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 i ..read more

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 pro ..read more