In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton dive into a pressing issue within the construction industry – pallet waste.   Each year, the industry uses around 20 million pallets, yet only 10% are recovered or reused. The rest end up in landfills, contributing to significant waste and environmental damage.   Joining the discussion is Paul […] The post Cutting Construction Waste appeared first on Green Element ..read more

In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of football sustainability. We explore the Football Sustainability Index, a ground breaking initiative assessing clubs on their environmental impact, equality standards, financial sustainability, and community engagement. Joining us is Niall Couper from Fair Game, a volunteer-driven organisation dedicated to transforming the governance of football to ensure […] The post The Football Sustainability Index appeared first on Green Element ..read more

In this episode of the Sustainability Solved Podcast, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton are joined by Charlotte Harrington, Co-CEO of Belu Water, a social enterprise dedicated to clean water initiatives, exemplified by its partnership with WaterAid. To date, Belu has donated nearly £6 million to WaterAid by selling bottled water and filtration systems. With a strong corporate retail background and a deep passion for sustainability, Charlotte is on a mission to revolutionise the bottled water industry by integrating purpose with profit. Tune in to discover how she and Belu Water are tran ..read more

In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton delve into the surprising intersection of tradition and sustainability within the funeral industry. Joined by Sarah Jones, Founder of award-winning Full Circle Funerals, the discussion uncovers how the age-old sector is shifting towards embracing sustainable practices. Fellow B Corp Full Circle Funerals stands at the forefront of this evolution by reframing funerals within the realm of health and social care. By prioritising holistic support and sustainability, Sarah challenges the conventional transactional approach of traditional fune ..read more

In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton explore the booming landscape of sustainability careers, a sector that has witnessed huge growth in the UK job market. With sustainability-focused roles accounting for 1/3 of UK job postings, the industry has become a focal point for professionals looking to make positive environmental impact. To delve into this topic, we are joined by Serrol Osman, Director of Verdant Search, a renowned firm specialising in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and sustainability recruitment. Together, they unpack the evolving dynamics of the industr ..read more

In this episode, we look at the funny side of Climate Change with award-winning comedian, podcaster, and business speaker, Stuart Goldsmith. He grabbed the headlines at the Edinburgh Festival in 2023 with his show about Climate Change, Spoilers. Stuart talks about his journey in stand-up over the last 20 years, and his mission to engage a wider audience on Climate Change through comedy.     Why did Stuart Goldsmith decide to make jokes about Climate Change?  Stuart talks about spending 10 years as a street performer and his increasing feeling of ‘eco-dread’. He acted on th ..read more

This month’s episode we interview Ian Pritchett, the co-founder of Greencore Homes in Oxfordshire. They build airtight, energy efficient, timber frame houses, from their factory in Bicester. Ian shines a spotlight on the challenges of the ‘business-as-usual’ housebuilding planning system and champions the need for a new national planning policy that is fit for the future. The problem Charlie asked Ian what the planning system is doing to respond to climate change challenges and pressures around development. Ian is frustrated at the planning system. Trying to do something different and better ..read more

In our latest episode, we sit down with hosts Will Richardson, CEO and Founder of Green Element Group, and Charlie Luxton, an architectural designer focusing on sustainability buildings. Will and Charlie kick off the new year by reflecting on their sustainability journeys, and discuss key trends in sustainability for the year 2024! The conversation touches on sustainable architecture, political shifts and media challenges impacting sustainability, technological advancements, diverse perspectives on environmental activism, and much more! Starting 2024 with Sustainability: Will and Charlie anti ..read more

This month on the Sustainability Solved Podcast, our hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton delve into the world of sustainable brewing. Joining them from Berlin is Roland Pahl-Dobrick, the Beer Market Manager from Pall Filtration, to shed light on the intricacies and challenges of sustainability in brewing.   Brewing Process and Impact:  Unlike wine filtration, beer filtration faces unique challenges due to its scale, volume, and sensitivity as a product.   The conversation highlights the staggering waste generated by filtration processes in the brewing industry, e ..read more

Welcome to a special episode of the Sustainability Solved Podcast! In this episode, we introduce a brand-new co-host Charlie Luxton, an architectural designer and TV presenter well-known for his passion for the built environment and sustainability, as seen on Homes By The Sea and Building The Dream. With COP28 just around the corner, we’ve invited guests with strong opinions to discuss one of the most significant events in the sustainability calendar. Our first guest is Georgia Elliot-Smith, environmental activist and the founder and managing director of sustainability consultancy Element Four ..read more