Sustain That Thought: Recent Episodes
The WCD Group
An engaging and inspiring podcast that shares uplifting thoughts on sustainability in life, at home and in the workplace. Exploring how we can all make a difference with ideas and common values to protect ourselves, our businesses and our planet.We will be chatting to local company owners from business and consumer scenes, sports personalities, and inspiring individuals as to how the world is very much a different place where sustainability is key. Our guests will explore how to think about the environment, why it matters and the way we live our lives. Brought to you by the WCD Group.
We caught up with Fergus Farrell, Rosslyn Park team manager and sales manager at Halbro Sportswear clothing supplier.
Sustainable ethical clothing is a fast-growing sector and more customers are demanding a sustainable solution to their sports and corporate wear.
Are costs coming down and how fast is it becoming more mainstream?
Also known as conscious consumerism, we know that 10% of worldwide CO2 comes from clothing, that 60% of clothes are made from or with plastic and that a dump truck per second of textiles waste goes to landfill or incineration every second.
Startling facts. To find out more and how Halbro Sports customers trade off environmental benefits and do the right thing versus cost, Fergus shared his experience with us.
In Episode 6 we talk with Alex Brown, Chief Operating Officer at premiership rugby union club Gloucester Rugby.
Sustainability is a key driver in the Gloucester Rugby business strategy; and one that the club has committed to with its eco values. There is a team dedicated to driving this important area of the club not only on the pitch but across the whole business including hospitality and conferencing. Being a planet conscious sports business helps set GR apart.
· Carbon reduction goals (CO2 emissions) at Kingsholm
· Plastic reduction & being greener
· Waste management & refill hyration
Alex talks about the impressive progress they have made in 2021, especially with their new pitch, and what's coming next at Kingsholm. Tune in rugby fans!
The Last Straw, Cheltenham.
It was inspiring to speak with Amal Patel from the Last Straw Cheltenham. A brother duo partnership based in Gloucestershire whose new business venture was founded from witnessing the huge amounts of plastic pollution entering our oceans while on holiday.
Like the WCD Group, their values are based on sustainability and while WCD is all about hydration and refill to save plastic pollution, Amal and Aahan’s business is focused on sustainable drinking straws that are made from biodegradable and reusable materials. Their straws help protect the planet and cut single-use plastic following the Government’s ban of plastic straws in October 2020.
At use in cafes, bars, restaurants and sports venues in Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and London the Last Straw Cheltenham looks to educate and influence consumers and business with their bamboo and wheat eco-friendly products.
Our podcast Sustain That Thought explores the planet-protecting opportunities behind the Last Straw for consumers and businesses.
www.thelaststrawcheltenham
In this episode, we are joined by Paula Brown, head of partnerships at Forest Green Rovers.
FGR is the world’s greenest football club according to FIFA.
We know that football can inspire people and have a positive impact on many of society’s biggest matters by using sport to help inspire change.
Catching attention at the national premier level and beyond, FGR is a success story.
A carbon-neutral club since 2017, and the world’s first vegan football club since 2015, sustainability values run across the whole club’s operations.
From rainwater harvesting to renewable power and sustainable sportswear made from recycled materials.
A vegan menu on matchdays helps contribute to a reduced CO2 footprint for the club and individuals.
Reducing the use of single-use plastic is also a key driver and The WCD Group is proud to partner with Forest Green for refill.
Hear more about the greenest football club in Episode 4 of the Sustain That Thought podcast. Enjoy.
In this exciting episode we are thrilled to talk with Phil Vickery MBE DL, Rugby World Cup and Masterchef winner and now the proud owner of No.3 his popular restaurant in the heart of Cheltenham.
From a successful rugby career to a flagship restaurant, Phil is passionate about serving great plates of food to his guests in a relaxed environment that keeps diners coming back.
Sourcing local produce and working with suppliers with integrity, Phil and his executive chef Tom Rains, choose the best ingredients to deliver a sustainable menu, with planning to minimise food waste.
Hear what Phil gets up to in the community and how the parallels between sport and the hospitality business have helped him create a successful dining destination.
Here is episode 2 of our new podcast series Sustain That Thought. We are excited to talk with Will Carvalho, performance chef at premiership rugby club, Gloucester Rugby.
Will is changing things up at Kingsholm with regard to food, hospitality, player nutrition and wellbeing. His job is to fuel the players and staff, and now hospitality delegates at Kingsholm. Things are certainly changing in his kitchen.
Will said that an army marches on its stomach and players are like Formula 1 racing cars, they need a well-oiled engine and different players need different fuel. Top flight rugby training is intense and you believe ‘food is mood’ and quality food makes all the difference.
Will takes us behind the scenes and what a typical day looks like on the pass. He also has some interesting insight into sustainable foods and local produce to make great plates of food.
This episode is sponsored by the WCD Group. Specialists in sustainable hydration and refill.
SUSTAIN THAT THOUGHT
Series 1 Episode 1
Hello! I am Cat Hage and our new podcast series is for those who enjoy listening to engaging broadcasts BUT also have a thought for sustainability and the way we live our lives at home and at work.
Our fabulous guests all have a connection and a care for the environment. Inspiring thoughts and ideas from the world of business, retail, and sport and how we can all do our bit, with corporate social responsibility in mind.
Welcome to Freddie Cairns Palmer, our first guest.
An entrepreneur and visionary, Freddie is CEO of a successful UK business delivering sustainable hydration to companies large and small across the UK, and also to homeowners. Built on the values of the refill revolution, Freddie explains his vision and passion for a healthier planet and shares his top tips to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Thanks for listening.
You can email us at cathryn@thewcdgroup.com we look forward to hearing your THOUGHTS! xx