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This year, Reuseabox celebrates 10 incredible years of making a difference, from saving millions of boxes from being recycled too soon to helping businesses embrace the circular economy. But behind every milestone, every delivery, and every sustainability win is a team of passionate people who have been driving it all forward.

 In this special anniversary episode, we turn the spotlight on them… the people who have made Reuseabox what it is today.

In the final episode of Series 6, we chat with:

• Alice, our Digital Content Designer, on creating fun, impactful content that tells our story.
• Tom, National Account Manager, on building strong customer relationships and championing sustainability.
• Matthew, Finance Manager, on maintaining financial stability and balancing life beyond the spreadsheets.
• Henry, Operations Manager, on how Reuseabox has evolved and why reuse sits at the heart of what we do.

Topics covered include:

• The power of collaboration
• Why purpose matters more than profit
• How empathy and kindness can drive change
• The challenges (and wins) of selling used boxes
• How to champion better maternal and paternal leave
• Creating a supportive, fulfilling workplace

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In this episode, we’re joined by Joss Ford, founder of Enviral, a B Corp certified marketing agency on a mission to tell stories that truly matter. Joss has grown Enviral into one of the UK’s leading purpose-driven agencies, helping brands not only look sustainable but be sustainable.

We’ll explore his journey, what it really means to market with impact, and why creative, consistent storytelling is key to avoiding greenwashing and driving real change.

 Topics covered include:

• The lack of creativity in sustainability communications
• The importance of word-of-mouth marketing
• How to avoid burnout in the sustainability space
• Making transparent and ethical marketing decisions
• Working with people and brands that genuinely care about sustainability
• The ongoing challenge of balancing purpose with profit

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In this milestone 50th episode, Jack and Ellie sit down with Thomas Laird, owner of Salt of the Earth. For more than 30 years, the family-run business has been shaking up the deodorant industry with natural, refillable products. 

Thomas shares why sustainability and profit can go hand in hand, how refillable packaging can cut plastic use by up to 85%, and the unique challenges of running a values-led family business.

Topics covered include:

• Growing Salt of the Earth from kitchen start-up to global brand
 • How crystal deodorant works and why it’s gaining popularity
 • Cutting plastic waste with refillable packaging
 • Running a family business and shaping company culture
 • The importance of certifications like B Corp
 • How technology and consumer awareness will drive positive changes

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How can something as simple as washing your hands create ripples of impact in society?

In this episode, we sit down with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify Goods, a 100% women-owned and led UK social enterprise. Amplify Goods makes everyday soaps and suds with extraordinary impact. They are crafted from low-impact, naturally derived ingredients and hand-packed by people who face barriers to work.

Camilla shares the mission behind Amplify Goods, why the business is focused on strengthening its handprint in communities while softening its footprint on the planet, and why more companies should adopt this mindset.

Topics covered include:

• How to redesign everyday products for social and environmental good
• Why Amplify reinvests over 50% of profits into community causes
• The vital role businesses play in giving people a second chance
• Appreciating the unseen human effort behind what we buy
• Building an inclusive society where everyone has dignity and purpose
• Why systemic change is essential to tackle inequality and societal pressure

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What if we told you that ugly fruit might just be one of the most overlooked climate solutions?

Today, we’re joined by Emilie Vanpoperinghe, Co-Founder and CEO of Oddbox, the subscription service rescuing ‘wonky’, perfectly good fruit and veg that supermarkets reject and delivering them straight to your door.

In this episode, Emilie shares the real cost of food waste, the grit it takes to scale a purpose-led business, and why choosing ugly veg is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways we can help the planet.

Topics covered include: 

• Why food waste is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions
• What truly motivates people to fight food waste
• The toughest challenges facing our fragile food system
• How to build an inspiring workplace culture by involving the whole team
• Finding the balance between data-driven strategy and gut instinct
• A deeper appreciation for the journey food takes from farm to table

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What if your unwanted food or household items could change someone else’s day? 

In this episode, we chat with Tessa Clarke, co-founder of Olio, the app turning waste into community. With over 8.5 million users in 64 countries, Olio has helped share over 120 million meals and 14 million items so far. 

We chat with Tessa about scaling a values-led tech company, the psychology behind why we struggle to give things away, and the real-life impact of local sharing. Plus, how her upbringing on a Yorkshire farm gave her the grit and passion to tackle one of the world’s biggest problems... waste.

Topics covered include: 

• How local sharing helps cut waste
• The power of Olio’s 210,000+ volunteers
• What happens when neighbours start sharing
• Why most people don’t give things away, and how to change that
• The ups and downs of leading a climate tech startup as a woman
• How growing up on a farm shaped Tessa’s mission

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In this episode, we're chatting to Matt Price, sustainable innovator and founder of Medicus Caps. Medicus is driving real change in the healthcare sector through its reusable scrub cap, a low-impact alternative to disposable surgical caps.

We dive into the challenges of reducing plastic across the NHS and in the healthcare sector, lessons learned from COVID’s disposable culture, and why sometimes it’s the small, meaningful changes that have the biggest impact.

Topics covered include:

• Reducing plastic waste across the NHS
 • Lessons from COVID on disposable demand
 • Reusable scrub caps: cost savings and carbon savings
 • Cross-department collaboration for greener hospitals
 • Why following your passion leads to lasting change
 • How small actions create meaningful impact

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Annie Olivier from B Lab UK. With a background in environmental justice, social impact, and SME development, Annie brings a wealth of experience to her role as Head of Growth. Since joining B Lab in 2022, she’s been focused on driving inclusion and creating systems-level change at scale.

We discuss why B Corp is more than a certification and how the movement is challenging traditional models of capitalism. Annie shares insights into how B Lab is working to ensure the benefits of business are shared more fairly across society.

Topics covered include: 

• How the B Corp movement is evolving
• Building a more inclusive and equitable economic system
• Concerns around large corporations becoming B Corps
• How certification can help attract and retain talent
• Common myths about becoming a B Corp
• What it really means to be a business as a force for good

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In this week’s episode, Jack and Ellie are talking to Alex Grace from Banana Moon Clothing, a B Corp certified personalised clothing company that is on a mission to make the clothing industry more sustainable. 

Founded in 1993 by Alex’s parents and a family friend, Banana Moon has since transformed into a purpose-led business, adopting water-based inks, recycled threads, and cutting water usage by 25%.

In the episode, they discuss how the garment industry can reduce its environmental impact, how to stay honest about sustainability progress (especially when things don’t go perfectly) and how creating an engaged internal culture is key to driving long-term change.

Topics covered include: 

• The garment industry's environmental footprint
• Building a lifestyle brand rooted in purpose
• What it really takes to stay sustainable during tough economic times
• How to cut water waste in screen printing
• Why being honest about sustainability setbacks matters
• Creating a culture where sustainability isn’t just one person’s job 

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In this episode, Jack and Ellie chat with Adam Parker, Re-Founder and CMO of OceanSaver. They are a purpose-driven cleaning brand on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic and toxic chemicals from your home.

Adam shares his journey from the corporate world to launching a startup with serious ambitions to save the ocean. They dive into why most cleaning products are doing more harm than good, how the ocean is key to human survival, and why brands must stop choosing profit over planet as yes, you can have both. 

Topics covered include:

• The dangers of common cleaning products
• The critical role of the ocean in human survival
• Big brands vs. true sustainability: who’s faking it?
• Replacing harmful habits with better business models
• The transition from corporate world to a start up
• How to make a difference as citizens, not just consumers

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