The Kind Community Show: Recent Episodes
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Dive deep into the inspiring journey of Zafar Bhunnoo, a trailblazing entrepreneur who turned his values of kindness, community, and sustainability into groundbreaking ventures.
In this riveting episode, Zafar Bhunnoo takes us on a rollercoaster journey through his entrepreneurial highs and lows. From managing £2 billion in real estate assets to starting over at £0, Zafar's unwavering commitment to his values of kindness and community has shaped his incredible comeback, now spearheading a £500 million fund.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How to navigate systemic challenges and stay aligned with your values while building a thriving career.
- The secrets to bouncing back from major setbacks and creating opportunities from adversity.
- The future of sustainable real estate and electric sports—and how Zafar is shaping both industries.
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In this episode, Liam Cole and Caner Veli discuss the importance of building relationships and nurturing connections. They also discuss the significance of health and well-being in achieving success and optimal performance.
Takeaways
👉Building relationships and adding value to others is essential for success.
👉Investing time and effort in building meaningful connections can lead to valuable opportunities.
👉Remembering names and showing genuine interest in others helps to build rapport.
👉Health and well-being are crucial for optimal performance and success.
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🚀 Today's conversation is all about the power of buy-now, get later and how this smart strategy is drastically reducing surplus in the consumer world. We're going to unpack how Flare is leading this charge, transforming the way we think about and engage with our purchases.
🌍 We'll explore the ripple effects of buy-now, get later – how it helps in accurately gauging demand, minimizing waste, and fostering a more sustainable and conscious approach to production and consumption.
💡 Brace yourselves for an enlightening discussion on how pre-orders are not just beneficial for businesses but are pivotal in our collective quest for a more sustainable planet.
🔥 So, tune in and get ready to be inspired by Daniel's insights on how Flare is using pre-orders to carve out a new path in sustainable consumerism. This is an episode that promises to change the way you think about buying and consuming!
To learn more about Flare visit www.getflare.co.uk
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Are you looking to refresh your wardrobe?
Perhaps you're looking at starting a sustainable fashion brand.
In this episode, Daisy, the founder of Loom, shares her journey from concept to reality.
We cover many aspects of her journey including;
👗 Business Model Insights
👥 First Customers
🪦 Shutting down her first startup
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in London at our Collab Breakfast Club. Thank you to Batch LDN for hosting us!
To watch the full video ▶️ https://youtu.be/GCj_Ntv413c
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🌱 Discover Batch LDN: The Future of Sustainable Suits! 🌱
In this exclusive interview, dive deep into the journey of Julian & Sam, the dynamic duo behind the groundbreaking sustainable suit brand, Batch LDN.
As the fashion world grapples with waste and environmental concerns, these pioneers are leading a revolution.
💼 Why choose Batch LDN?
From their unique approach to batch-made fashion to their unwavering commitment to eco-conscious practices, Julian & Sam discuss their mission to reshape the industry and inspire a new wave of responsible fashion enthusiasts.
👔 Key Highlights:
The inspiration behind Batch LDN's creation.
Tackling fashion's waste and pollution problem head-on.
How sustainability and style seamlessly merge in their designs.
🔗 Connect with @Batch.LDN and join the sustainable fashion revolution!
https://batchldn.com/
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🌱 Discover Batch LDN: The Future of Sustainable Suits! 🌱
In this exclusive interview, dive deep into the journey of Julian & Sam, the dynamic duo behind the groundbreaking sustainable suit brand, Batch LDN.
As the fashion world grapples with waste and environmental concerns, these pioneers are leading a revolution.
💼 Why choose Batch LDN?
From their unique approach to batch-made fashion to their unwavering commitment to eco-conscious practices, Julian & Sam discuss their mission to reshape the industry and inspire a new wave of responsible fashion enthusiasts.
👔 Key Highlights:
The inspiration behind Batch LDN's creation.
Tackling fashion's waste and pollution problem head-on.
How sustainability and style seamlessly merge in their designs.
🔗 Connect with @Batch.LDN and join the sustainable fashion revolution!
https://batchldn.com/
For more interviews with sustainable leaders, don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell icon!
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On today’s episode we have John Pritchard , the Founder of Pala - an eyewear brand built on keeping our impact on the planet low, and our impact on people high. Pala delivers lasting change, empowerment and opportunity through funding eyecare projects across Africa whilst creating sustainable sunglasses to help you get the best out of the natural world that we call home.
Launched in Brighton, in 2016, Pala falls nowhere short of being an exemplary sustainable brand that positively impacts people and the planet in which we can all learn and be inspired by. Today, we are going to learn a bit more about John and his journey launching as well as growing Pala and its impact on communities in Africa.
For 15% OFF use code KIND15 at checkout on palaeyewear.com
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On today’s episode, we have Svanika Balasubramanian, co-founder and CEO of rePurpose Global, the catalyst for purposeful people and companies wishing to manage their plastic footprint, helping to finance the innovators driving change for the future of our planet.
Today we’ll be getting to know Svanika, her story so far, what rePurpose represents, and how to empower structural evolution to clean up our world.
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On today’s episode,we have 2 powerhouse female founders - Sally Giblin and Helen Hill.
Sally Giblin is an Eco Founder, Climate Reality Leader, and Environmentalist. She’s spreading
the word about environmental action through writing for media publications such as Climate
Conscious, Pebble Magazine, and The Grace Tales, and speaking at events such as It’s Time:
A Festival Of Climate Action. She previously CoFounded Pure Bundle, an award-winning
startup that was transforming the experience of Re Loving children’s clothing.
Helen Hill is a self-employed Digital Learning and Content Designer at Unlikely GeniusTM Ltd
and soon-to-be author. She works as a contractor for eLearning agencies and public and
private sectors clients in the UK and Europe, with a focus on the environment and
sustainability, medicine and health, mental health, and personal development. Helen has been
shortlisted for multiple freelance and business awards, listed on the ‘Top 40 Digital Women to
Watch’ list and is an award winner for her contributions to industry journal ‘Communicator’.
Sally and Helen joined forces during the pandemic and founded Be The Future, which inspires
parents of young children to raise heroic leaders for environmental change, drawing on
storytelling, behavioural science and positivity.
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In this episode, we have Jennifer Rooney, director of The Wellbeing Tortoise - the inclusive platform hosting and providing training sessions, educational talks, and consultancy focused on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
In the episode, we got to know Jennifer and her connection to sustainability, the importance of connecting the gap between sustainability and accessibility, her top tips on staying mentally healthy, what The Wellbeing Tortoise is doing to make our work environments more accessible and so much more!
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We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it!
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On this incredibly grounding episode, we spoke with Dominique Sinagra, founder of The Village Charity and Journey to the Village, the beginning of what aspires to become a global community built on human potential, hope, and kindness; all modelled off village commonalities.
We spoke about the formation of this charity and social enterprise, its relationship to the sustainability of people, the meaning of resilience, some of Dominique’s personal stories as a female founder and so much more!
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On today’s episode, we have Ryan Shannon, managing director at BAM Bamboo Clothing.With a vast background in business and marketing, Ryan has pivoted from building his own agency, to leading what he believes could become the most recognisable sustainable activewear brand. Let’s dive in and learn more about BAM, its origins, and Ryan’s own relationship with sustainability.
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On today’s episode we have Sam Naef, founder and CEO of The Climate App, a behavioural change powerhouse in the palm of your hands.
Today we’ll be getting to know Sam, his motivations, and how The Climate App can translate positive peer pressure into positive climate action.
The Climate App is creating a movement. It is very much a facilitator of change. It helps us visualise climate action, not least the way it tracks your carbon-cutting, and leverages the significant power of positive peer pressure. Sam walks us through how this type of behavioural change can collectively bring us all together in the face of the climate crisis.
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On today’s episode we have Jacob Wedderburn-Day, co-founder of impact calculator and all-round climate motivator Treepoints. Empowering those with information about their impact, Treepoints is making it easy to offset your yearly carbon footprint in a simple subscription package. We love it.
Today we’ll be getting to know Jacob, his motivations, Treepoints itself, and his own, personal offsetting journey.
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On today’s episode we have Leone Baron, founder of sustainable innovation platform Following the Footprints.
Armed with the belief that sustainability strategies shouldn’t be left in the dark, Leone is highlighting planet-positive businesses and sharing them with her growing community.
We’ll be getting to know Leone, her motivations, and her journey to uncovering the secrets of successfully sustainable businesses.
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On today’s episode… Wave goodbye to expensive, unsustainable swimwear. Making (or should we say catching) waves in the fashion industry, Juliet Shepherd, founder of ULU Swim and Surf wants to change the way we shop for the Sea.
We’ll be getting to know Juliet, her journey from passion to entrepreneurship and learning about her relationship to climate-positivity.
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Today’s guest needs no introduction. But if you’ve been living under a rock...Isaias Hernandez AKA Queer Brown Vegan is an Environmental Educator, writer and the cocreator of Alluvia Magazine.
**Today we’ll be getting to know Isaias, hearing his story and exploring the lesser-known parts of climate-positivity.
Let’s discuss!**
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Safia Qureshi is an award-winning Architect, designer and educator. Born in London, she launched Studio [D] Tale in 2015 to build projects with high social and environmental impact. She then incubated and launched Club Zero (previously CupClub) in 2018 - a returnable and reusable packaging system for food and beverages. With the global problem around waste and single-use plastic, Safia has created a convenient solution to future-proofing our cities.
In today’s episode, we will learn about Safia’s journey to becoming an influential force in developing innovative, easily adoptable solutions for those looking to live more sustainable lives.
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On today’s episode, we have Alita Fabiano, communications specialist, and advocate for inclusive change-making based in Ottawa, Canada.
Alita lost her hearing at 19 years of age. She’s since made it her mission to encourage, promote and represent inclusive growth so that those belonging to underrepresented communities are given the opportunity to fully participate in society. Throughout her career in communications and policy, she has seen how true inclusion can foster the creative thinking necessary in finding solutions to more inclusive communities and the climate crisis.
In today’s episode, we will learn about some of the biggest issues faced when it comes to disability justice, ableism, and what an inclusive future could really look like when we consider everyone in the face of the climate crisis.
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In this episode, we have Jojo Sureh, founder of Cook to Care.
Cook to Care is a fast-growing community of volunteers, founded in March 2020. While initially intended to support vulnerable neighbours throughout the first Covid-19 lockdown, it has since grown into a team of 35 volunteer cooks and couriers. Hungry for change, Jojo has now expanded to five London boroughs, and the core values of Cook to Care remain hearty and strong; building a better future for young people and prison leavers.
Hear about Jojo’s community work, the importance of food, and how to cultivate space for soul and humanity for a collective of people.
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In this episode we have Nohelia Rambal, social entrepreneur and founder of Goodfind, the sustainable brand directory.
Goodfind aims to ease the connection of shoppers and ethical businesses. There are plenty of brands out there doing good things, and Nohelia has made the process of alternative shopping an accessible and, most importantly, useful journey for customers. Anything on your usual shopping list, you can probably find the more ethical version on Goodfind.
In this episode, we learn a bit more about Nohelia’s journey into sustainability, her varied background, and her upcoming involvement with the ‘rethink plastic’ campaign.
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On today’s episode, we have Tyla Lockwood, a sustainable advocate, speaker, educator, and podcast host, based in Australia.
Tyla’s goal is to share with the world that living your best life doesn’t need to come at the cost of the planet. She is the host and founder of The Unlock Earth Podcast where she combines recent research, special guests, and her own experiences to provide unique perspectives and interesting discussions.
In today’s episode, we will learn a bit more about Tyla’s journey into sustainability, discuss how to turn the agency into action and how we can maximize our lives whilst minimizing our impact on the planet.
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Geraldine, founder of Refarm'd, is helping dairy-farmers switch to plant milk production, transforming their lands into animal sanctuaries.
After travelling the globe with her family, and studying management & business in the hospitality industry in France, Geraldine found her passion for animal well-being. She's providing the opportunities to end animal exploitation.
In our latest episode we chat about:
🌱 Geraldine's 10 years vegan journey and her advice for those who are transitioning into meat and dairy-free living
🌱 The connection between animals and people
🌱 Challenges creating a vegan village
🌱 Refarm’d relationships with farmers
🌱 What does it mean for a farm to transform into a plant-milk, animal sanctuary?
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In today’s episode, we have Alice Ojeda, founder of Authentic House, an eco-friendly subscription box and online shop for sustainable home and self-care supplies.
Equipped with plenty of experience in the world of marketing and digital innovation, in 2018 Alice founded Authentic House to be the home of sustainable living. The business hosts domestic and self-care products, available in a nifty subscription service. Authentic House has since expanded into its own range of beauty and wellness products - wholly natural and as caring for the planet as it is for the body.
Tune in to hear Alice talk about her journey, the importance of being at peace with our environment, and how you can easily get hold of her natural alternatives.
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We were joined on The #kindcommunityshow today by Chris Desai, the found of The Vayu Foundation and UOceans.
Chris shares his journey from creating an organic sustainable and ethical fashion apparel brand named Vayyu to setting The UOcean Project that aims to remove #1BILLIONKILOS of marine plastic by 2030.
We spoke about;
🌱 Chris's commitment to conservation?
🌱 How reconnecting with nature changed his worldview
🌱 How collective power acts for a force for change
🌱 The most effective ways of mobilising a workforce of volunteers in the sustainable space
And so much more
Tune in and let us know what you found most inspiring about today's conversation.
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In this episode, we have the founder of Clever Carbon, Michelle Li. Clever Carbon aims to leverage consumer voices, raise carbon footprint literacy, and build a world where everyone can make informed, indeed, ‘clever’ carbon decisions.
Their site, packed with engaging visuals and interactivity, jollily hides what is in fact a deeply powerful solution to measuring companies’ carbon impact - make no mistake, there’s a revolution being fuelled here. Similar to calorie labeling, Clever Carbon is empowering citizens with information to make more informed purchasing decisions, but also providing the grounds to hold businesses and manufacturers accountable in a way previously impossible.
Michelle is here today to talk about her journey, the importance of carbon literacy, how consumers can use their voices to create change, and how manufacturers can leverage carbon labeling as an incentive to compete on impact
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Tess is a purpose-driven founder whose skincare range is zero-waste, vegan and organic.
Growing up in Ireland, Tess spent time admiring the dramatic shores of Galway and Clare, stretching across the Wild Atlantic Way. Her experiences here no doubt inspired the connection and distinctive bonds she draws between land, sea, and people. - indeed, how natural resources like seaweed can be used as the fabric that tied them all together.
By ‘diving in’ and sourcing non-toxic skincare alternatives, Tess rediscovered her love for the Atlantic. She'll be joining us to talk us through this journey, her brand Seatox and the positive contributions both make to people and the planet.
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Plastics and toxins from cleaning products are polluting Earth’s waterways. The social consequences of long-term unemployment, particularly on marginalised groups, is having adverse effects on the quality of later life. Now there’s an answer to both.
bide is your natural, people-driven choice for cleaning products. Their handmade utensils are built with heart and purpose, for and by the community from their own homes. Through their unique cross-over of production and empowerment, they are creating opportunities for people to earn a secure living, all while doing good for the planet. Here with us today is Amelia Gammon, founder of the socially-conscious bide, and supporter of the planet and its people.
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This week we’re in conversation with Frank Eribo of Loci and co-founder of Butterfly Twists.
Vegan footwear. It’s as good as it sounds. Loci is taking those small steps that lead to giant leaps forward in sustainable, ethical fashion. By achieving that tricky balance between accessible luxury and sustainability, their recycled foam and cork sneakers are putting their foot down on fashion that detriments the natural world. For each pair of sneakers sold, 10% of profits go towards protecting and conserving marine life. More than just a brand with a unique selling point, they’re keen supporters of green activism, and understand their role and corporate responsibility in their industry, looking to vocalise change every chance they get.
Intrinsic to fashion, materiality is everything. Loci source the plastics for their sneakers solely (pardon the pun) from premium, repurposed ocean plastic. Their production partners share a vision for a more sustainable future, and transparency along the journey from raw materials to the customer is encouraged - holding all involved in the process accountable, driving climate-positive change.
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Wait! Before you put the kettle on.
Did you know British households waste a total of £68 million each year when boiling their kettles! It begs the question; how high is this number now, confined as we are to our homes, in close proximity to tea?
We sat down with Wachtang Budagaschwili, co-founder of Heatle.
Health is a Berlin-based sustainable kettle alternative solution. Faster, quieter, and more efficient, it wastes only 6% of the energy it uses. For each model sold, they plant 50 trees. Eco-campaigners for a greener future, they’re bringing science and the environment together, brewing up what could replace one of our most relied-upon devices.
The best kettles on the market to this date still waste around 30% of this non-recyclable energy, making them bad for the environment, and especially harmful in the long term.
Check out our episode with Wachtang to see firsthand how Heatle operates.
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Did you know that around 300 billion plastic bottles produced every year? With around 75% of them not being recycled!
A one litre PET bottle uses 162g of oil (producing CO2 emissions equivalent to driving a car for 1km) and 7 litres of water to produce and can take over 450 years to degrade.
In today’s episode you’ll hear our conversation with Sukhi Sindhu co-founder of Nobl Thirst.
Nobl Beginnings are the UK drinks brand that are unbottling the water market by combining an efficient affordable and more sustainable supplychain that produces bottled water that has less carbon footprint than plastic alternatives.
Nobl’s UK sourced natural spring water is packaged in square cartons which are 100% recyclable, 95% plant based and proven to generate 41% less CO2. With their packaging being mostly made of trees they felt it important to make sure more trees are being planted than being used so they are planting 1 tree for every case of 12 they sell.
Their sustainability journey doesn’t stop there. Nobl are investing in zero CO2 emission transportation and a UK based facility thats powered by renewable energy. They offset the carbon footprint of their workforce by planting trees and pay a real living wage to their employees.
Nobl’s impact as a business is inspiring with them committing to donating 1% of their total sales with 1% for the Planet and further 5% of profits being donated to charities and non profits.
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Did you know that around 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the global cosmetics industry? Much of this isn’t recyclable.
The Recycle Now campaign points to its statistics, which show that while 90% of packaging is recycled in our kitchens, only 50% is being recycled in the bathroom.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear our conversation with Claudia Gwinnutt, founder of Circla. Claudia started Cirlca after being fed up with the single-use plastic in her daily routine and lack of options for her lifestyle.
The company aims to reduce single-use packaging waste from your daily routine by making the most responsible choice the convenient choice.
They only work with environmentally friendly, ethical brands from the UK and deliver on bicycles or EV’s to ensure the lowest carbon footprint. Finally, when you're finished, they’ll replenish your products and collect the empties to be washed and refilled again and again. Helping you break up with unnecessary single-use packaging.
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Do you ever look at your household cleaning essentials and think – not only are these products killing my household esthetic but more importantly, how damaging they are to the planet?
In today’s episode, you’ll hear our conversation with Laura Harnett, a woman who can truly do it all. Laura is a sustainable business founder, a board advisor, and an angel investor focused on retail and consumer tech. She is a former strategy consultant and senior executive in retail and a trustee for EdTech charity Hello World.
In September 2020, Laura founded Seep, an eco-friendly household cleaning products company that sells sponges, scourers, and cloths that are plastic-free and 100 per cent compostable.
Finally, a product that helps us go greener for our household chores and quite literally ‘Seep’s back into the earth at the end of their use.
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Have you ever wanted to understand more about the ingredients in your skincare
products? Ever found yourself stuck making a decision on whether to choose
organic or non-organic skincare products?
In today’s episode, you’ll hear our conversation with husband and wife duo Kirstie
and Luke Sherriff, founders of skincare brands, Pinks Boutique, and more recently
Proverb Skin.
Born in 2012, Pinks Boutique is one of the original certified organic and vegan
skincare brands. Their mission is to empower women to understand skincare with
honest expert advice. Proverb Skin was built with better health and performance in mind while giving information and insights into the ingredients that go into the products to help
customers make informed decisions when purchasing skincare.
This episode is great because your skin is your largest organ and the major defense
against the external environment, it’s important you understand how to care for it.
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Did you know over 7 million tons of food is thrown away each year? Some of which are still in perfect condition. That's about 1/3 of all food produced is wasted.
Jenny Costa the founder of Rubies in the Rubble joins us to talk about how wasting food feeds climate change.
Rubies in the Rubble make award-winning condiments that are packed with flavour and purpose. Condiments are a fantastic way of preserving produce by extending their shelf-life with vinegars and sugars. They have a range of ketchups and relishes that are made with fresh fruit & vegetables sourced directly from farms, whilst their mayo is made with aquafaba, a plant-based alternative to eggs that is usually thrown away.
If you haven’t heard of Rubies in the Rubble then you need to Ketchup.
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Today I’m joined by 4th generation organic farmer Oliver Surman of Pegoty Hedge. Pegoty Hedge is a mixed organic farm and since 2008 Pegoty Hedge started producing small-batch organic prepared meals packaged in recycled and recyclable packaging. As farmers, they understand how important the land is to their livelihood and the populations so they make sure their practices tread lightly on the planet. They have large areas of the farm set over to species-rich planting specifically to encourage and protect wild birds, bees, insects, and butterflies. Their hot water and heating are provided by their on-site biomass boiler and, when the sun is shining, they produce more than enough solar energy to power the farm and kitchen.
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Did you know that most of today’s beds and mattresses are derived from carcinogenic and toxic chemicals? Did you know the majority of mattresses aren’t recycled? All alarming statistics when you consider that the average person usually spends around a third of their life in bed and goes through 9 beds in their lifetime!
In today’s episode, you’ll hear our conversation with Len Laycock, founder of Horizontal.
Horizontal is the sleeping system that uses natural materials, is 99.8% biodegradable has replaceable parts and lasts a lifetime.
I can guarantee that this conversation will help you sleep better at night.
Instagram: @horizontal.eco & @kindcommunityofficial
Website: www.horizontal.eco
Host: Caner Veli
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Today you’ll hear my conversation with the founder of Cotswold Fayre, Paul Hargreaves.
Cotswold Fayre supports independent retailers across the UK source top quality food and drink brands and in doing so improving their efficiency and lowering their carbon footprints. Cotswold Fayre started back in 1999 as a small distribution hub for niche artisan producers and quickly grew into one of the leading fine food distributors and one of the first B Corp UK certified companies.
We also talk about the book he authored, 'Forces for Good: Creating a better world through purpose-driven businesses.
For full show notes and to listen on your favourite podcast player, visit https://kind.community/showblog/episode-14
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Host: Caner Veli
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In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with one of the three founders of Freestar, Eddy Dallas.
Freestar is a bold and flavourful alcohol-free beer and is the first ever B Corp certified alcohol free beer brand in the world.
When developing Freestar, Dallas and his co-founders Felix & Charlie chose to go against the trend of big breweries who produce de-alcoholised versions of existing brands that aren’t good for people and planet. They went back to the drawing board and designed a new way of brewing whilst keeping sustainable practices in mind. The result is a drink that is packed full of flavour, emits 90% less CO2, uses 80% less energy, uses 80% less water and ends up with 70% less waste than normal alcohol-free beer production.
With their bold flavours, fearless branding, and impressive sustainable achievements, I was keen to learn more about Eddy’s journey, and how he and his cofounders are continuing to work on ensuring Freestar will be the example of transformational change in the industry.
If you were inspired by my conversation with Eddy, please remember to subscribe, leave us a review and share it with anyone you think would love to join our Community.
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Episode 12 of the Kind Community Show with film producer and plastic pollution campaigner, Jo Ruxton.
Jo began her work in marine conservation back in 1990 when she joined WWF in Hong Kong to begin their Marine Conservation Programme During her time at WWF, she was instrumental in bringing in new legislation and setting up four Marine Protected Areas.
Jo was also a lead member of the BBC Natural History Unit’s diving team and has been producing and directing underwater sequences since the first days of filming on the award-winning Blue Planet series in 1997. During her 12 years at the BBC, she was involved in numerous underwater films from Antarctica to the pristine reefs of the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean for the BBC and Discovery Channel.
After leaving the BBC, and learning about the plastic problem in 2009, Jo decided to combine both careers and produced a documentary feature, A Plastic Ocean. The film was released globally in January 2017.
Jo co-founded the Plastic Oceans Foundation as a registered UK charity in 2010 to help the fundraising process but more importantly to continue the legacy and message of the film beyond its release.
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On the show this week we are joined by Unplugged founder, Hector Hughes. Unplugged is a startup project that build and rents remote cabins to guests who need a break from the digital world; unplugging themselves from phones, tablets, laptops and any other technological products, allowing them to rest, recharge and refocus.
Would you like to be our next guest on the podcast, or do you have a sustainable business / project we should know about, or do you want to join our community? If so then visit our website to find out how you can get involved, submit and get featured.
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On the show this week we have Dr Johannes Luschitz and Patrick Nennewitz, founders of the innovative, german engineered compostable bin called Kalea. Read more about their story here : https://www.mykalea.de/
Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mykalea/kalea-turns-kitchen-waste-into-real-compost-in-only-48h/
Soul Bottles (Patrick)
https://www.soulbottles.de/
Fair Phone (Johannes)
https://www.fairphone.com/en/
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On the show this week, we speak to business developer Sarah Lim, working for the leading compostable coffee pod company, HALO.
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On the show this week, we speak to the conscious wardrobe stylist, Carol Hanson. Carol is actively campaigning and educating women to be more clothing conscious, educating women the benefits of recycling fast fashion and up-cycling old clothing.
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On the show this week, we are joined by Ashleigh & Jordan DePass, canadian based company, STUNN Collective producing all natural and sustainable supplements, vitamins and minerals for your skin.
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On the show this week, we are joined by Lydia McCarthy-Keen, a UK expert in luxury lab-grown diamonds. Lydia unites true luxury with absolute sustainability.
We discussed:
- The impact of outdated mining practices
- Changing the way smart people buy diamonds
- The role each of us has towards a sustainable future, and so much more
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Reducing food waste by extending the life of fruit and veg - Produce Mate - Dagan Kay
Did you know that UK households waste an average of £700 per year on food waste?
In addition, did you know that 40% of all food produced in the USA is sent directly to landfill?
This is a HUGE waste of resources and a major contributor to global pollution.
On the show this week, we spoke with Dagan Kay, Founder & CEO of Produce Mate. We discussed how they are on a mission to give your fruit and vegetables the life they deserve and their successful raise on kickstarter - e.fnd.to/producemate
What does sustainability mean to you?
Living within our means. Shedding the consumerist illusions that A) we have an endless pool of resources and B) "Grow or die".
In business, I think that framing capital as a powerful tool for change rather than as an ultimate end goal has proven really impactful for me.
What's one small change listeners can do to immediately have a positive impact on the world?
In terms of lifestyle change, simply eating less beef is one of the best things you can do for the climate.
In general though, I believe in thoughtfulness and kindness. Smile at people, gas people up, give what you can.
Which business owner do you admire that is doing good things for combating climate change?
I'm a Patagonia nut. I believe very much in their processes (did you hear they're going completely carbon neutral by 2025?! Amazing), and I think they're really at the forefront of treating their people as well as possible.
What's one sustainable product you really love?
My "competitors" are really, really amazing. Check out Apeel and Hazl Technologies.
https://apeelsciences.com/
https://www.hazeltechnologies.com/
I put "competitors" in quotations because I believe that it's going to take a really huge fundamental shift in business to make a measurable impact on food waste and the climate more broadly. We can't be focused purely on competition and growth. We need to work together.
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In the fourth episode, we are joined by Deanna Cook, founder of LIYA Collective.
LIYA Collective is a range of sustainable minimalist accessories for the modern era.
In this episode, Deanna and I discuss:
- How her love for travel exposed her to sustainability innovations.
- Social Enterprises and the movement of putting sustainability at the core of business. And so much more...
What does sustainability mean to you?
To me, sustainability means living our lives and running our businesses in ways that can last—not just during our lifetimes, but for future generations as well. That means operating in ways that are able to regenerate and maintain a certain level of being, whether it comes to financials, supply chains, or the planet at large.
What's one small change listeners can do to immediately have a positive impact on the world?
Educate yourself. There's so much information out there when it comes to sustainability, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and just shut down completely. But the best thing you can do is to learn more about it, because only then will you be able to internalize and really start to contribute in positive ways.
Which business owner do you admire that is doing good things for combatting climate change?
Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger of Allbirds for their transparency with their processes, innovative use of materials, and efforts to go carbon-neutral
LIYA Collective
- liyacollective.com
- hello@liyacollective.com
- facebook.com/liyacollective
- instagram.com/liyacollective
- pinterest.com/liyacollective
Fashion & Sustainability Resources
- CFDA Sustainability Resources
- The Good Trade
- Ecocult
- Fashion Revolution
- Extinction Rebellion
Founders
- Allbirds
- Allbirds' sugarcane "SweetFoam™"
Cool Products
- Pela Case
- Primally Pure
- FLWRDWN™
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In the third episode of The KIND Co. Sustainability Podcast we are joined by Serena Sabala Co-Founder of Whole Shift Wellness.
In this episode, Serena and I discuss:
- Shifting to a more sustainable lifestyle.
- How she is super excited about the crossover of wellness and sustainability
- And so much more...
To learn more about Serena please visit
https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-sabala/
www.wholeshiftwellness.com
Favourite sustainable product:
Nespresso Refillable Pods - https://amzn.to/2EpZBlh
Illy Coffee - https://amzn.to/2rMtKIR
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In the second episode of The KIND Co. Sustainability Podcast, we are joined by Author, Speaker and Environmentalist, Twyla Dell, Ph.D.
Twyla believes by eliminating the use of gasoline we can reverse the effects of global warming in 10 years.
Since 1990 Twyla has offered environmental education programs to business and community leaders, teachers and students. She received my Ph.D in environmental studies in 2009. In her latest book, Fueling Change: The Once and Future Kansas City, One City's Love Affair with Wood, Coal and Gasoline she shares how fuel and energy shape our world.
Twyla's book will open your eyes to the city’s history and the effects of energy transitions on a particular population. Beyond the history from 1820 to 2020, Part 4 shows how we can help reverse global warming by reducing and eliminating gasoline use.
In this episode Twyla and I discuss:
- Her views and advice on how to reverse global warming as individuals.
- What sustainability means to her and how she sees it as a continent floating far out in the distance
And so much more...
To learn more about Twyla and to purchase any of her books please visit
Twyla Dell on Amazon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/twyladell/
Twyladell.com
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In Episode 1 of The KIND Co. Sustainability Podcast, we have Bilal Bhatti, Founder and CEO of PaperTale.
The fashion industry is the second-largest polluter to our planet.
PaperTale is set to disrupt this stat by providing consumers with the technology to access information that one would never usually have access to. This includes full transparency across the supply chain including the how workers and their families are paid and cared for.
The new Swedish blockchain platform makes is it possible for consumers to simply scan a product with their smartphone and get authenticated information about the supply chain and the product’s environmental impact.
In this episode Bilal and I discuss:
- How he went from delivering papers in freezing temperatures to building a revolutionary tech platform.
- What sustainability means to him and how it goes deeper than just environmental impact
And so much more...
Become one of the first people to take part in making a positive impact on the fashion industry by supporting PaperTale’s crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, November 13th 2019. #choosethis
Everyone who supports PaperTale on Kickstarter will receive the first products ever produced with the new technology discussed in the podcast.
To learn more about Bilal and PaperTale please visit
https://www.papertale.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/papertale/
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