EnvironMental with Dandelion
By Dandelion Branding
Your hosts, Aub and Courtney are business partners at Dandelion Branding, a marketing agency that specializes in growing sustainable brands. We also run The Living Brand Directory, a resource hub and directory for sustainably minded businesses.
Join us on a journey to learn more about the challenges we face, and what to do about them!
EnvironMental with DandelionJul 29, 2020
Navigating the Future of Food Marketing: A Deep Dig with Ali Cox
💚Welcome to the Environmental Podcast! 🌱
📌See all of our interviews: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/
💚In today’s edition, we are thrilled to welcome Ali Cox, CEO of Noble West.
🌾Ali is an agriculture and food ingredient marketing visionary and her award-winning consultancy is leading the charge for positive change.
Learn more about Ali and Noble West at:
https://wearenoblewest.com/team
✨ Timestamps ✨
00:24- Introduction
02:30- Mission of Noble West
06:30- Impact of consumer awareness on farming
08:30- Collaborations with large-scale agriculture
13:30- Financial implications of sustainable farming
18:04- Consumer Awareness and Financial Decisions
21:00- Supporting Farmers Financially
29:30- Supporting Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives
Expect to learn:
1. Importance of consumer education in agriculture.
2. Challenges and opportunities in large-scale farming.
3. The importance of fair compensation for adopting sustainable practices.
4. Discover strategies for Supporting Local Farmers.
5. Explore the complexities of the agricultural industry.
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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that helps sustainable brands build loyal, digital communities through organic content marketing and website optimization.
Here's where you can find Dandelion:
Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello
Instagram: @dandelion_branding
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/
Canning Plastic Pollution and Uncapping Conservation, One Sip at a Time
Welcome to the Environmental Podcast! 🌱 💚 📌See all of our interviews: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/
💚 In today’s episode, we're delighted to feature the awesome @JoshWhite, Co-Founder of Cano Water.
Josh brings a wealth of expertise in pioneering sustainable solutions for the beverage industry.
As a co-founder of Cano Water, he's been instrumental in revolutionizing how we consume water, providing eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bottles.
Discover more about Josh and CanO Water: [link]
✨ Timestamps ✨
00:24 - Introduction
02:00 - Analysis of Packaging Materials
06:30 - Impact of Environmental Advocacy
09:30 - Economic Realities vs. Environmental Goals
17:00 - Regulatory and Business Responsibilities
23:30 - Using humor and creativity to engage audiences effectively
27:09 - Importance of trust and teamwork in fostering innovative solutions
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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency on a mission to bring sustainability into the mainstream. We help sustainable brands build loyal, digital communities through holistic content marketing + we interview to as many impact-entrepreneurs as we can about their role in the transition!
Here's where you can find us:
Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/
Instagram: @dandelion_branding
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/
Revolutionizing Higher Education for Impactful Tomorrow with Christian Rebernik
Welcome to the Environmental Podcast! 🌱 💚 📌See all of our interviews: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/
💚 In today’s edition, we are thrilled to welcome Christian Rebernik, CEO of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences, to our insightful conversation!
Christian brings a wealth of expertise in shaping the future of environmental education and sustainability practices. Under his visionary leadership, Tomorrow University has become an accredited university focused on innovation and empowering students to lead the charge toward a greener tomorrow.
Learn more about Christian and Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences at: https://www.tomorrow.university/about-us
✨ Timestamps ✨
00:24- Introduction
02:30- Tomorrow University programs
04:30- Empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds
07:15- What makes Tomorrow University graduates different
21:02- Flexibility and customization of educational programs
23:30- Challenges across industries.
27:09- Wrap-up
Expect to learn:
1. Importance of empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds for societal change.
2. Importance of matching personal values with organizational missions for fulfilling careers.
3. Integration of technology and data-driven approaches to personalize learning journeys at scale.
4. Importance of responsible leadership and sustainable business models.
5. The role of education leaders in fostering collaboration and driving sustainable change.
6. Harnessing the power of diverse ideas and perspectives for innovative solutions.
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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency on a mission to bring sustainability into the mainstream. We help sustainable brands build loyal, digital communities through holistic content marketing + we interview to as many impact-entrepreneurs as we can about their role in the transition!
Here's where you can find us:
Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/
Instagram: @dandelion_branding
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/
Heat Pump Hype with Thomas Nowak
Welcome to the Environmental Podcast! 🌱
📌See all of our interviews: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/
In today’s edition, we are delighted to welcome Thomas Nowak, the Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, to our insightful conversation.
Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in promoting sustainable heating solutions across Europe. Through his leadership, the EHPA has championed the widespread adoption of heat pump technology, paving the way for cleaner and more efficient heating systems.
Learn more about Thomas and the EHPA at https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-heat-pump-nowak
✨ Timestamps ✨
00:34- Introduction
02:00- Explanation of heat pump
05:43- Empowerment through heat pump Adoption
10:36- Audience Engagement
20:18- Training and Education
23:23- Challenges with grid integration
27:09- Community engagement and Education iniciatives
Expect to learn:
1. How heat pumps can be integrated with renewable energy sources.
2. The refrigeration cycle and how it serves as the foundation of a heat pump.
3. Challenges associated with heat pump adoption.
4. The need for higher ambition and action in implementing heat pump technology.
5. Exploration of ongoing technological innovations in heat pump design.
6. Integrating heat pumps into the electric grid.
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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that helps sustainable brands build loyal, digital communities through organic content marketing and website optimization.
Here's where you can find us:
Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/
Instagram: @dandelion_branding
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/
Zero Waste Trash Talk: Turning Garbage into Revenue and Impact
Welcome to the Environmental Podcast!🌍 In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with @Stacy Savage, the visionary Founder of @Zerowastestrategies. We’ll get to know more about their mission to minimize waste sent to landfills and incinerators by implementing comprehensive strategies that prioritize the principles of the circular economy. Zero Waste Strategies has emerged as a leader in the field of waste management, driving increased revenue, fostering deeper customer loyalty, and empowering employees through green initiatives Here's a glimpse of what to expect: 00:29- Introduction 04:59- Finding Value in Waste 05:43- Empowering Employees for Sustainable Practices 16:57- State Environmental Regulations and E-Waste Diversion 17:18- Impact of E-Waste Diversion on Texas Landfills 19:07- True Zero Waste Facility Certification 30:35- Wrapup Expect to learn: 1. Revenue Potential in Waste Materials 2. Employee Empowerment and Accountability. 3. Building Sustainable Business Practices 4. Environmental Impact of E-Waste Diversion If you've enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe to our YouTube channel, Dandelion Branding. Your support helps spread the word on SUSTAINABLE MARKETING. Learn More from Dandelion Branding. Follow Aubrey Wallace and Courtney Hume on LinkedIn. __________________________
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding If you have any questions or topics you want us to tackle in the future, reach out to us on Instagram or email us at info@dandelionbranding.com.
Scaling New Heights Towards Responsible Chalk Production with Francis Dierick
Welcome to another episode of the Environmental Podcast!🌍 In today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Francis Dierick, the visionary behind Chalk Rebels. His company revolutionizes the world of rock climbing with its sustainable chalk alternative. Francis Dierick advocates for sustainable practices in rock climbing, proposing a shift to eco-friendly chalk to preserve magnesium carbonate for essential industries, not recreational activities like climbing. What you can expect: 00:00- Introduction 00:50- Background details of Chalk Rebels 05:43- Role of Francis toward sustainability 07:16- Relation between chalk and climbers 09:25- Effects of using chalk by climbers 12.26- How do you change someone's habit of using chalk? 13.28- Skincare products for chalk users 15:16- Skin care tips for climbers 16:46- How to connect with Francis Expect to learn: 1. The Problem with Traditional Chalk 2. A Sustainable Chalk for Rock Climbing 3. Liquid Chalk vs. Powdered Chalk 4. Cultural Shifts in Climbing Habits If you've enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe to our YouTube channel, Dandelion Branding. Your support helps spread the word on SUSTAINABLE MARKETING. Learn More from Dandelion Branding. Follow Aubrey Wallace and Courtney Hume on LinkedIn. __________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding If you have any questions or topics you want us to tackle in the future, reach out to us on Instagram or email us at info@dandelionbranding.com.
Regenerative Guide for Business Transformation with Vincent Deinum
Welcome to another episode of the Environmental Podcast!🌍 In today's episode, we explore the fascinating world of regenerative living with Vincent Deinum. Vincent Deinum has dedicated years to shaping regenerative strategies, intricately weaving ancient wisdom and modern sustainability through his work with U Turn and the Regeneration Cooperative. Here's a glimpse of what to expect: -Understand what regenerative living and its transformative power is. -Explore the merge of shamanic principles for sustainable practices -Vincent's journey in navigating challenges and promoting regenerative wisdom -How you can find your path of regenerative journey and make a difference If you've enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe to our YouTube channel, Dandelion Branding. Your support helps spread the word on SUSTAINABLE MARKETING. Learn More from Dandelion Branding. Follow Aubrey Wallace and Courtney Hume on LinkedIn. __________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding If you have any questions or topics you want us to tackle in the future, reach out to us on Instagram or email us at info@dandelionbranding.com.
How to Save the Ocean with Farah Obaidullah
Welcome to the Environmental Podcast!🌱 Tune in to our episode with Farah Obaidullah, where we explore ocean conservation, the dark side of deep-sea mining, and the magic of working together for our planet. Farah Obaidullah is a seasoned Ocean Advocate with 20+ years in shaping strategies, leading campaigns, and championing marine health through The Ocean and Us & Women4Oceans. Expect to learn: • The environmental and ecological risks associated with deep-sea mining • The importance of international cooperation in protecting oceanic resources • The role of collective action in safeguarding our oceans • Farah's dedication and resilience in ocean advocacy, despite facing challenges and limited funding and more… Join Farah in the fight against harmful ocean exploitation and Say NO to Deep-Sea Mining. Be a part of the movement “The Ocean Hope Tour” to protect our oceans from irreversible harm. If you've enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe to our YouTube channel, Dandelion Branding. Your support helps spread the word on SUSTAINABLE MARKETING. Learn More from Dandelion Branding. Follow Aubrey Wallace and Courtney Hume on LinkedIn. __________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding If you have any questions or topics you want us to tackle in the future, reach out to us on Instagram or email us at info@dandelionbranding.com.
How do Personal Efforts Impact The Global Push for Sustainability? Inspirational Stories Ahead!
Welcome to the EnvironMental Podcast! In this episode, our beloved hosts Aub and Courney Interview each other about their plans for Dandelion Branding in 2024, the importance of sustainable marketing and where they see the podcast going in the future. Expect to learn: • The role of branding in sustainability • Holistic approach to marketing • Importance of effective communication, education, and collaboration in driving the transition to a more sustainable future. • Why embracing all voices in sustainability is important? If you've enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe to our YouTube channel, Dandelion Branding. Your support helps spread the word on SUSTAINABLE MARKETING. Learn More from Dandelion Branding. Follow Aubrey Wallace and Courtney Hume on LinkedIn. __________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding If you have any questions or topics you want us to tackle in the future, reach out to us on Instagram or email us at info@dandelionbranding.com.
How Much Impact do Small Businesses Really Have? Interview with Kumar Vijayendra
Read our full take on small business impact here: dandelionbranding.com/ep-small-business-impact-kumar-vijayendra
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we welcomed Kumar Vijayendra, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, to our show.
Kumar is raising awareness on just how much impact small businesses have on the sustainability transition. Turns out, it's huge!
Kumar just announced his book, The Sustainable Entrepreneur! You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Entrepreneur-Profitable-Business-Planet/dp/B0C9SK1D8P
Or connect with him through his website: https://iamkumarv.com/
What does Degrowth have to do with Self Care? Interview with Pinar Akiskalioglu
Read the full episode update: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-degrowth-pinar-takk/
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we welcomed Pinar Akiskalioglu Founder of Takk Skincare, to our show.
Takk is on a mission to make self care simple with their singular line of products. No frills, no fluff - just the good stuff!
We discuss consumerism and the role commerce brands have in the sustainable transition.
You can find out more about Takk on their website: https://mytakk.com
Sustainable Advertising with Rachel Schnorr | EnvironMental with Dandelion
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we welcomed Rachel Schnorr, the Membership Director for Ad Net Zero, to our show.
Ad Net Zero is a non-profit trade association with a mission to decarbonize the advertising industry and achieve a 90% reduction in emissions.
We discuss the role of advertising in sustainability and the challenges in measuring the digital carbon footprint.
You can find out more about Ad Net Zero on their website: https://adnetzero.com/
And read our full episode update here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-sustainable-advertising-rachel-schnoor/
Cooking for Sustainability with Christina Pirello | EnvironMental with Dandelion
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we caught up with Christina Pirello, Emmy Award-winning host of the national public television series, Christina Cooks, airing across the country since premiering in 1998, and the best-selling author of 13 cookbooks.
We discuss her journey as a vegan and her transition to focusing on sustainability and planetary health as part of her role in addressing climate change.
We also talk about the importance of young people taking action for a sustainable future and discusses the role of a chef in promoting better food choices for personal and environmental well-being.
You can find out more about Christina's vision for the future on her website: https://www.christinacooks.com/
And read our full episode update here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-christina-sustainable-cooking/
Transparency in Business with Virtue Impact | EnvironMental Dandelion
This week we got to chat with Westen from Virtue Impact!
We heard about the incredible work they do to make it easy for brands to take that first step towards bringing more good into the world.
We talked about the importance of transparency in business and how staying organized increases your impact!
You can catch up with Westen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westenmacintosh/
And learn more about Virtue on their site: https://www.virtueimpact.com/
Read our take here: dandelionbranding.com/ep-virtue-impact-transparency-business
Circularity in Legacy Business with Cambium Carbon
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we caught up with Ben Christensen, CEO of Cambium Carbon!
Ben was first on the show in February of 2021 (seriously!) and his Cambium Carbon updates have us floored!
We discuss sustainability, circular economies, and Cambium Carbon's role in addressing climate change. We also talk about workforce development and creating access to stable career paths in the green economy, particularly for at-risk youth.
You'll hear about Cambium Carbon's focus on using locally sourced and salvaged materials to create new jobs and their mission to offer carbon-negative materials in the building products legacy industry!
You can find out more about Cambium Carbon on their website: https://cambiumcarbon.com/
And read our full episode update here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-cambium-carbon-circularity/
Carbon Removal & Sequestration: Reconnecting with Freddie Catlow | EnvironMental with Dandelion
We caught up with Freddie Catlow - the Cofounder of PlanBoo!
It's been a year and a half since Freddie was last on the Pod, and he had a ton of exciting updates for us.
We also talked about the issues around literacy in the carbon capture world along with:
the accessibility of ESG
how 7 billion people in the world all have to be on the same page if we want to create impact
how the number of acronyms/lexicons in this space doesn't help.
Here's where you can learn more about PlanBoo: https://planboo.eco/
You can catch up with Freddie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-catlow/
And you can read our blog about this episode here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-plan-boo-carbon-capture
Digital Sustainability with Michele Miller | EnvironMental with Dandelion
In this episode of EnvironMental, we chat with Michelle Miller, the owner and creative director of Minty Made and founder of the Green Marketing Academy, about sustainability in marketing!
In this episode we talk about fighting digital waste and the best ways to lower a business' digital carbon footprint!
Here are the various places you can connect with Michelle:
The Minty Made site: mintymade.com
The Green Marketing Academy: greenmarketingacademy.com
Michelle's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/greenmarketingmovement
And here is where you can find our article: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-minty-made-digital-carbon-footprint
Disrupting the Beauty Industry: A Chat with Sira Dheshan Naidu | EnvironMental Dandelion
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we welcome Sira Dheshan Naidu, co-founder of Disruptor London, to the show!
Sira shares the origin story of Disruptor London and discusses the challenges of defining and creating a sustainable brand, especially in the beauty industry.
We talk about the gendered nature of the industry and Disruptor London's mission to create inclusive products, along with the intention and logic behind creating a multi-functional product.
Find Sira and Distruptor London at their website: https://disruptor.london/uk
And you can listen to the show and read our takeways here:
https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-disruptor-london-sustainable-beauty/
Sustainable Packaging from Seaweed?! B'ZEOS on EnvironMental Dandelion
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we spoke with Kela Feller Communications & Partnership Manager at B'ZEOS!
They make packaging from sustainably harvested SEAWEED with the goal of replacing single use plastics. Their products are home-compostable and can be used with the conventional plastics machinery!
Give us a like and listen and then go hang out with B'ZEOS:Website: https://www.bzeos.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bzeos_official/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bzeos/
Here's where you can find our article: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-bzeos-sustainable-packaging/
And Hey guess what?! EnvironMental was also selected to be in the Feedspot list of the top sustainable podcasts! Find us here: https://blog.feedspot.com/sustainable_business_podcasts/
Sustainable Ecosystem Vibes on EnvironMental with Dandelion
This week we aren't joined by a guest (unless you count Court's dog, Goose) because it has been more than a year since we gave you an update on our sustainability ecosystem.
We talked a lot about the reality of marketing from the standpoint of sustainability, along with our vision for how our economy and sustainable movement has to grow.
We are grateful for our monthly sustainability social hours, where we cover different challenges for business owners working in the sustainability sector. See those events here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dandelion-branding-33861197719
Plus we announced our 2023 CONFERENCE: Unity in ESG; Breaking out of Your Sustainability Silo! You can find all the conference information here: https://esg-unity.com/
As always, you can find us at dandelionbranding.com if you want to chat
And if you'd like to join us on EnvironMental with Dandelion, reach out to us at info@dandelionbranding.com
Skin Health and Clean Circle Skincare with Lena Chao | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode, we're joined by Lena Chao, founder and CEO of Clean Circle!
We talked about her clean beauty brand that focuses on sustainability and ethical production. Lena told us about her personal background in the textile industry, how she became interested in sustainability, and the challenges she faced in finding sustainable suppliers and manufacturers.
This is a great episode to listen to if you're into #cleanbeauty, you have the occasional bought of #impostersyndrome, or you're looking for a sustainable skincare brand with an inspiring founder.
You can find Clean Circle here: clean-circle.comRead our article: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-lena-chao-skin-health/
Richard Dickson, Play it Green, and Behavior Change | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode of EnvironMental, we speak with Richard Dickson, co-founder of Play it Green.
Play It Green helps individuals and businesses become more sustainable by reducing their carbon footprint and planting trees!
He shares the Play It Green mission along with the services they offer, including a subscription service that provides tips, education, and discounts on sustainable products and services - literally for £5!
We also talk about
- the importance of transparency and collaboration in business relationships
- the need for urgent action to address climate change
- and the impact of consumer behavior on the environment.
You can connect with Richard through Play It Green: https://playitgreen.com/
Read our article about the show here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-richard-dickson-behavior-change/
Plant-Based Products with Michael Klepacz on EnvironMental with Dandelion
This episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion is drama.Aub talked with Michael Klepacz, founder of Natural Materials Unlimited about how the usefulness of bast fibers was squashed by the paper mafia, the dogma around wood pulp, and the cotton gin.
You can find Michael through his website: https://www.naturalmaterials.eu/
Read the episode article here: dandelionbranding.com/ep-michael-klepacz-hemp-fabric/
Jon Scott & Clean Water Action | EnvironMental Podcast
We all live downstream of something.
Jon Scott, head of corporate relations and legacy giving for Clean Water Action joins us on this episode of EnvironMental podcast to talk about
- clean water
- individual action
- and fixing democracy
Find Clean Water Action here: https://cleanwater.org/
You can find Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-scott-a535354/
And read our article here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-jon-scott-clean-water/
Regenerative Agriculture: Farming for the Future with Nick Steiner | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode of EnvironMental Podcast we spoke with Nick Steiner, Founder of PermaNick and head of Coach Matching at Climate Farmers about regenerative farming!
Listen to learn about Climate Farmers and how regenerative agriculture is scalable!
Regenerative ag is something that we have been hearing and talking about since the beginning of EnvironMental, but we have never actually had someone on the podcast that could speak to its scaling potential. We were beyond excited!
You can find climate farmers here: https://www.climatefarmers.org/
And you can connect with Nick through Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/permanick_permaculture/
Full story; https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-nick-steiner-regenerative-agriculture/
Sustainable Shoemaking with Sharon | EnvironMental Podcast
Simple Shoemaking founder, Sharon Raymond, joins us on EnvironMental to talk about the plastic in your everyday footwear and why making our own shoes is so important.
We talk about the sustainability of leather vs the alternative options for ecological shoemaking, plus how simple it is to get creative with reused materials!
You can connect with Sharon and get her shoemaking books on her website: simpleshoemaking.com
Read the full story here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-sharon-raymond-shoemaking/
Quilting for the Future with Rianne Doller | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, we talk to Rianne Doller, Founder of Kickass Quilts, about sustainability and ... quilting?
Yep - you read that right!
Rianne is on a mission to reframe quilting from something for the elderly to a skill for the sustainability-minded - and we're about it.
Quilting is a way to bring joy to sustainability while changing consumer habits and learning to find value in small things.
You can find Rianne on her website: https://kickassquilts.org/
and you can find the full write up for this episode on our website here:
Soil Conservation with Erin Wiedmer | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode of EnvironMental we talked about "girl science" (ie. what the good ol' boys call environmental studies), with Erin Wiedmer.
She's a freelance ecosystem restorer and permaculture designer - and boy does she love soil!
Erin told us about studying soil under a microscope and the difference between a chemically fertilized field and a field fertilized using organic materials - which by the way is staggering.
We definitely recommend following and connecting with Erin in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-wiedmer-1bb6593/
You can listen to the episode and learn more here: https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-soil-conservation-erin-wiedmer/
Sustainable Titanium Production with Taso Arima | EnvironMental with Dandelion
In this episode of EnvironMental, we spoke with Taso Arima about IperionX his sustainable Titanium - and we had trouble picking our jaws up off the floor.
What we thought could be a greenwashing nightmare of a podcast turned out to be one of the most exciting episodes we have ever done. Taso explained how IperionX works - including the chemistry behind their revolutionary production system. We learned that titanium - and its alloys - is infinitely recyclable. It really is the metal of the future!
See the IperionX Website: https://iperionx.com/
Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iperionx/
See all of our podcasts: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/
How to become an environmental lobbyist: Interview with Sue Inches | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode of EnvironMental, we spoke with Sue Inches: an author and activist with a 25 year history as an environmental lobbyist.
We are impressed with how easy she makes environmental lobbying sound - and how tied it is to story telling.
Sue also just released her book, which is really a field guide for advocacy called, "Advocating for the Environment; How to Gather Your Power and Take Action." (Such a powerful title, we know).
And she gives us great advice for folks that are in the environmental spiral: Find a community. Take action.
You can read our whole story here: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-environmental-lobbyist-sue-inches/
And connect with Sue (plus buy her book) at her website: https://sueinches.com/
Sustainability Research & Business for Good with Gillian Pereira of The Business Pickle | EnvironMental Podcast
Gillian talks to the duo about the biggest business pickle out there: how to use business as a force for good in the world.
Her business, the aptly named Business Pickle, is a research advisory that helps business owners make their global sustainability goals actionable. Each "season" the Business Pickle puts out research on three relevant sustainability topics to help business owners make better decisions.
Listen to the podcast and read the full article on our website: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-business-good-gillian-pereira/
Connect with the Gillian and the Business Pickle at their website: https://www.thebusinesspickle.com/company/about-us
Interview with Breene Murphy - Vice President of Strategy & Marketing at Carbon Collective | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode of EnvironMental Podcast, we got very excited about Sustainable Investing as we spoke with Breene Murphy, the VP of Strategy for the Carbon Collective. Breene took this sleepy topic and turned our heads with his optimistic view on climate crisis solutions and investment. The Carbon Collective is a sustainable investment agency on a mission to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon society.
Interview with Anna Luckai – CEO of Sanctuary Innerwear | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode, you can see us get more and more enthralled by Anna Luckai, the founder of Sanctuary Innerwear, and her beautiful process of plant healing through her clothing.
This Canadian native was a teacher for decades when she decided to retire and pursue her dreams of creating her own line of lingerie that feels transformational to your body.
With these garments, you're adding your clothes to your wellness routine - and feeling cozy while you do it!
You can learn more about Anna and Sanctuary Innerwear at the full article here: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-anna-lukai-tencel-plant-dyes/
And of course, you can find Anna and get your favorite new pjs at her website here: https://www.sanctuaryinnerwear.com
Interview with Maya van Rossum – Pioneer behind the Green Amendment | EnvironMental Podcast
In this episode we had an incredible time chatting with Maya van Rossum about The Green Amendment - which is both Maya's book AND the goal of her nonprofit: for the generations.
The idea behind a Green Amendment is to make sure that there is unquestionable legal protection to a clean, safe, and healthy environment. This amendment grants the right to things like clean water and clean air - which Americans don't currently have the right to.
This is an especially important movement in light of the recent EPA Supreme Court Case!
Check out this episode to hear Maya talk about why her and her team are starting with State Amendments first, the process of getting an amendment passed, and how you can get involved in the Green Amendment!
You can find the article here: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-green-amendment-maya-van-rossum
And you can learn more and get involved with the Green Amendment movement in your state here: https://forthegenerations.org/
Get The Green Amendment: The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment on Pre-Order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633310647/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_M9M5JFHR9WK850THTSNY?pldnSite=1
Interview with Urvashi Bhatnagar – Author of the Sustainability Scorecard | EnvironMental Podcast
On this episode of the EnvironMental Podcast we kept coming back to how big of a gamechanger this book could be if its put into action.
Urvashi Bhatnagar and her co-author Paul Anastas have offered a "how to" for building businesses that put sustainability at the forefront.
The biggest takeaway here is that when businesses close the loop on their product creation, and add 'sustainability' to their definition of 'performance,' they become a sustainable solution.
Listen to podcast to hear about the four principles for managing and scaling sustainability, along with the advice Urvashi has for finding the next innovative solution.
See the whole article here: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-sustainability-scorecard-urvashi-bhatnagar/
You can find Urvashi at the Greenovation website: https://www.greenovationproject.com/
And pick up your copy of the Sustainability Scorecard here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678206/the-sustainability-scorecard-by-urvashi-bhatnagar-and-paul-anastas/
Interview with Page Schult – Founder of Topanga.io | EnvironMental Podcast
We had NO IDEA that reusable packaging could be a real alternative for single use food and drinks until Page told us about it on this episode of EnvironMental Podcast.
The whole goal of her company, Topanga.io is to create a digital infrastructure of a circular economy. Now, that's a huge goal - but if anyone can do it, we believe it's the Topanga Team.
What started as a small scale milk man-style grocery delivery service has turned into a full time software development operation to help businesses challenge the trash can.
Interview with Haley Stratton - Environmental Scientist & Founder of Craftovert | EnvironMental Podcast
On this episode, we are wowed by Haley Stratton - an energetic environmental scientist and eco-artist!
In her day job, Haley gets to go around Colorado and assess future development sites for environmental safety! She identifies protected wildlife and habitats, offers recommendations for legal permits on development sites, and then monitors those sites to make sure that the permit laws are being followed.
And somehow, in between her field work, map making, and reporting, Haley finds time to operate Craftovert and dream up future eco-art work shops!
With Craftovert Co. Haley hand makes safe, and reliable candles that don't add harmful carcinogens to the air! And her handmade concrete candle holders are so cool!
You can find Haley and Craftovert at her website: https://craftovert.com/
or head over to Instagram and give her a follow: @craftovert
You can find this episode article feature on our Living Brand Directory here: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-haley-environmental-scientist/
Interview with Freddie Catlow - CoFounder of Planboo | EnvironMental Podcast
This episode of EnvironMental was so much fun - and so informative - thanks to our guest, Freddie Catlow, the enigmatic and (self described) bamboo-obsessed co-founder of Planboo.
Freddie gives us the deets on bamboo like:
- it's a grass that can grow a meter every day
- it's hard enough to be treated like a wood for construction, but can totally be made into fabric and paper and silverware (and just about anything else)
- it's a great carbon sink
AND then he started talking about bio char - and we were floored.
Bio char is made from putting the bamboo biomass through a process called Pyrolyzation.
Then, the bio char can be used a ton of ways to improve the health of soil organically over time!
Check out the Planboo site here: http://planboo.eco/
Interview with Charlotte Opal - Executive Director of Forest Conservation Fund | EnvironMental Podcast
This episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion is really exciting for us because we get to sit down and chat with Charlotte Opal - the executive director of the Forest Conservation Fund, the nonprofit that we donate to!
The Forest Conservation Fund is a nonprofit based in Switzerland that chooses forest protection and conservation projects! We talk a lot about the importance of protecting the forest because as Opal says,
"No deforestation is not the same thing as forest positive."
In this episode Charlotte also tells us about the project that we're supporting with our donations along with several of the other projects that they're working supporting right now.
We're impressed with their dedication to working within rainforest areas that are at serious risk from agriculture, and how they always want to help fund projects that are built from within communities. They support forest stewards and indigenous peoples and always promote biodiversity!
You can learn more about the Forest Conservation fund on their website: https://www.fundforests.org/
& you can read the full story here: https://livingbranddirectory.com/ep-charlotte-opal-forest-conservation/
Our Views on Sustainable Marketing | EnvironMental Podcast
This episode of EnvironMental is about Marketing!
We realized that we've never covered how we infuse sustainability into our digital marketing business @dandelion_branding with our clients every day.
Aside from focusing on sustainable brands, we also focus on ways to be more digitally sustainable in the marketing world!
In this episode we cover:
- what is sustainable marketing? (We operate two definitions!)
&
- what are some basic things you can do to be more digitally sustainable
We also talk a bit about the challenges of marketing for sustainable brands, greenwashing, and the "green hush" - which is a new way sustainable brands are being snowballed by wordsmithery.
Interview with Sara Ibrahim - Founder of Sima Stylist London | EnvironMental Podcast
On this episode of EnvironMental we had an inspiring conversation with Sara Ibrahim around sustainable personal fashion.
We've covered the issues around the fashion industry extensively in the past - and we are grateful to Sara for helping us bring beauty and art to the fashion conversation.
Sara is an experienced sustainable personal stylist and always says that the most sustainable clothing options are the ones you already have.
Sara is a force for the silent revolution - repeat wearing your clothing and building your wardrobe around your own body shape - not the sizes that the fast fashion industry decides makes us cool.
She values the fact that your wardrobe is your oldest relationship.
She helps folks see their clothes in a different way. She makes it simple to choose your look every day - to use fashion as an extension of you.
In this episode, Sara shares incredible tips for mindfully connecting with your own personal style and the clothes that are already in your closet. She also shares a few tips about how we can add new pieces to our wardrobes and the red flags to look for when you're trying to shop sustainably!
Thank you SO much, Sara!
You can find her on instagram at @simastylistlondon
And her website: https://www.simastylist.com/
Interview with Toby Radcliffe - Cofounder of ZeroBees | EnvironMental Podcast
This week we're welcoming Toby Radcliffe, Cofounder of ZeroBees, to the podcast!
ZeroBees is on a mission to make it easier for small and medium businesses to reach net zero.
They focus predominately on helping businesses reduce their CO2e by making short and long term plans with quantifiable benefits.
Toby talks to us about shifting our language from "reduction and offsetting" to "CO2e reduction and climate investment."
And he reminded us of the best ways to reduce is to start with the low hanging fruit: make sure your electricity is renewable, that you're minimizing travel, and that you're engaging your employees in the reduction too.
And then when you've reduced as much of your carbon footprint as possible, consider climate investment with a small project that is robust, accountable, permanent, and that you're paying a decent amount for it!
You can learn more about Zero Bees at the website: https://www.zerobees.com/
and you can reach Toby via email here: toby@zerobees.com
Interview with Grace Moore - Cofounder of Atlo | EnvironMental Podcast
This week we're welcoming Grace Moore to the podcast to talk about her brand, Atlo!
Atlo is pioneering the refillery movement in Atlanta, Georgia with a mobile refillery and an online accessories shop.
We talk about what it means to be focused on a low waste lifestyle (not to to be confused with zero waste pressure) and how refilling your products can help people on their low waste journey.
In this episode you hear about how Atlo is dedicated to helping normal people make simple, sustainable changes to reduce the use of containers and single use packaging over time. Because lots of people making a simple shift is better than a few people huge changes.
Learn more about Atlo and their refillery mission here: https://www.helloatlo.com/
Lizzie Horvitz, Founder of Finch | EnvironMental Podcast - Interview Series
This week we're welcoming Lizzie Horvitz, sustainable entrepreneur, onto the podcast to talk about her business, Finch!
Finch is a new browser extension that is about to be a serious game changer in the sustainable ecommerce space. It's going to make it easy (!) to find the most sustainable products on the market, right as you shop!
Imagine that you're browsing around on Amazon, looking for something like, wipes. You choose a product that SAYS it's sustainable - but heck, how can you really know? FINCH! You just open up your Finch browser extension, and you can see both the sustainability rating for the product you're viewing AND a few sustainable alternatives to check out instead. (how incredibly helpful is that, right?)
It's launching in January of 2022, so head over to their homepage to sign up for their waitlist!
https://www.choosefinch.com/#/
Lizzie invites you to reach out to her with any questions - but do it quick. Because they're still small enough that she personally answers questions right now, but we have a sneaking suspicion that it won't be long before Finch is a sustainable-household name!
This is one launch we are waiting in anticipation for!
How to Reuse Old Clothes? | EnvironMental Podcast - Fast Fashion
Less than 20% of textile waste either stay on the market or get recycling Another quarter is incinerated which is CO2 intensive and the rest ends up in the landfill!
Like most things, the problem came up before we had even thought about the future. Literally millions of tons of textile waste is created globally every year and there isn't a clear solution yet.
There are a lot of people that have taken up the challenge though! There are thousands of homesteader articles giving you a lot of ways to upcycle your old clothing. From making kitchen rags and reusable food wraps to makeup removal pads and scrunchies - you can turn your favorite old clothes into new beautiful accessories.
You can also compost your 100% natural textiles and take back programs are cropping up around the world. And there's tech in its infancy that pulls apart clothes, and respins it to twine that can be used to make new fabric!
References and Promised Links:
TerraCycle Program: https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/zero_waste_boxes/fabrics-and-clothing-en-au
Wolkat: https://www.wolkat.com/
New Order of Fashion lab for recycling clothing: https://neworderoffashion.com/lab/
Fashion Waste Index: https://labfresh.eu/pages/fashion-waste-index
BBC stats : www.bbc.com/future/article/20200710-why-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle
Retail vs Ecommerce | EnvironMental Podcast - Fashion
In this week's episode, Courtney answered the question:
Which is more sustainable, shopping retail or shopping online?
As per usual, there's no cut and dry answer here.
It totally depends on how you're getting to and from the shop and your online purchasing (and return) behavior.
Finally! Something we can have an impact on with our consumer behavior!
We can't shop ourselves sustainable | EnvironMental Podcast - Fast Fashion
This week on our sustainability podcast, we're still covering Fast Fashion - and it feels like we're getting to the nuts and bolts of the problem here.
When we spoke about fabric, that seemed to have a sustainable solution that a consumer can choose - great - this week... not so much.
This week Courtney covered the social aspects of the manufacturing of today's fashion.
The long and short of it this:
- sweatshops are still a real thing.
- we (the consumer, and often the business owner) are purposefully distanced from the way our clothes are made
- companies being in charge of their own auditing won't results in significant changes
- the real solution relies on international worker's rights movements and labor laws
Until we see huge changes in the labor laws around the world, we highly recommend purchasing from businesses that share information about exactly who makes your clothing and where.
Sources:
https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-018-0433-7
https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/the-myth-of-the-ethical-shopper/
What Are the Most Sustainable Fabrics? | EnvironMental Podcast - Fast Fashion
Last week, we learned that getting legitimate data on the impact of the fashion industry is a real challenge. So we decided that the best way to take a look at the industry is to break down the supply chain.
This week, aub shares the lay of the fabric-land.
There are tons of fabric types out there, so she covered the most popular.
- Polyester and Nylon (AVOID)
- Rayon/Viscose (AVOID)
- Cotton (CHOOSE ORGANIC)
- Lyocell (GREAT)
- Linen (GREAT)
- Bamboo (CHOOSE OEKO-TEX CERTIFIED)
- Hemp (GREAT)
- rPET (OKAY FOR THINGS THAT DON'T GO OFTEN THROUGH THE WASH)
The best suggestions we have for choosing fabric:
- your best solution is choosing recycled, organic, and natural fabrics.
- go with all natural fabrics
- make sure they are grown organically
- and look into how they're processed
- look for certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX
Three fantastic resource guides for you:
https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/fiber-ecoreview
https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-fashion/sustainable-fabrics/
https://greenstory.ca/resources/sustainability-guides/green-fabric-guide/
Other Resources for this episode:
Rayon is bad for the environment: https://www.bbcearth.com/news/fashion-materials-you-didnt-realise-were-bad-for-wildlife
The Soil Association's cotton guide: https://www.soilassociation.org/causes-campaigns/our-climate-in-crisis/thirsty-for-fashion/
The World Counts difference between organic and conventional cotton: https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/consumption/clothing/cotton-farming-water-consumption/story
Let's Talk About the Fashion Industry | EnvironMental Podcast
This is the first podcast of our fashion industry sustainability topic.
In this episode, we're feeling a little frustrated. We've been talking about, learning, and working within the sustainability sector for a while.
And the issues within the fashion industry are inescapable!
Especially right now, it seems like everywhere we turn there's a new finding or data point or study talking about the impact of the fashion industry on our planet.
But actually - it turns out that a lot of those sound bites are from out-of-context sources.
And it is very hard to find real, clear data around the fashion industry and the impact it has.
This is partially due to the intentionally opaque nature of the industry, the massive scale on which fashion is produced, and how intertwined this industry is with a lot of the other polluters on the planet.
Throughout the conversation, we decided that for this topic, we want to break down the supply chain and dive into each part of the fashion industry to understand it better!
Here are some resources we turned up as we were searching:
The Vox Article we mention in the episode: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/1/27/21080107/fashion-environment-facts-statistics-impact
Here's some info about the mushy and intermixxed the fashion industry is: https://ecocult.com/now-know-fashion-5th-polluting-industry-equal-livestock/
The Geneva network offers stats from well known sources like INEP, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, UNCTAD, and the WTO. Are those stats real? Hard to tell, but here's the article for you to read what we know so far: https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/resources/updates/sustainable-fashion/
Water Protectors: The Dakota Access Pipeline & Line 3 | EnvironMental Podcast - Fresh Water
This week's episode Court did a deep dive into the dangers of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Line Three.
The Dakota Access Pipeline gained media attention in 2016 when the Sioux tribe sued the government over the construction project, its lack of environmental protections, and broken treaties with indigenous nations.
Despite the protests the pipeline was built and all lawsuits were eventually (and unfortunately) dropped.
We're seeing very recent news that there are active issues with the DAPL pipeline though, and it's undergoing a full environmental review.
Now, the current pipeline project underway is called Line 3. This pipeline would travel across the Mississippi river, over 200 other waterways, and miles of marshlands.
This land is crucial not only to the First Nation communities that live there, but also to the millions of people who rely on water that passes through it.
Do we never learn?
Construction of these oil pipelines permanently affects environment and ecosystems, regardless of if there are spills. If there are any spills, this would have massive environmental and ecological ramifications.
Why are we taking such risk and continuing to invest in infrastructure for a dying industry?
We must protect our water, not protect the pocketbooks of fossil fuel executives.
Sign the petition and make your voice hear here: https://www.stopline3.org/take-action
Sources:
https://conbio.org/publications/scb-news-blog/scientists-sign-letter-against-dakota-access-pipeline
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/federal-court-closes-dakota-access-case-allows-fresh-challenges-2021-06-22/
https://elpc.org/blog/nothing-suggests-line-3-pipeline-can-comply-with-minnesota-water-quality-standards/
https://www.honorearth.org/
https://www.stopline3.org/