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Episode 4: Reuse Revolution
On this episode of the Virtual Business Generating Good Summit, we focus on the topic of consuming for good. We are joined by Christy Walters, founder of Reuse Revolution, as we discuss the formation of her business and the journey that shaped her passion for sustainability.
Reuse Revolution is a refill shop in the newly established Bridge Park North Market in Dublin, OH that is dedicated to promoting a zero-waste lifestyle as well as providing resources to the community for involvement and education in sustainable living. Christy gives us a look at her childhood where her passion for sustainability and dedication to a low-waste lifestyle began, shaped by her time as a Girl Scout making homemade vests and recycled butter containers. She goes on to describe how observing plastic waste and litter in nature throughout her life was the seed that gave rise to the idea for Reuse Revolution.
Christy goes on to discuss managing a low-waste lifestyle with a family and children, focusing on ideas like regifting and sharing how to live sustainably. After living a low-waste life for so long, she saw an opportunity to bring her experiences to the community, turning her ideas into a business. In doing so, she found a way to both pursue her passion and provide for her family.
One of the main themes Christy highlights in our discussion is how to make an impact as an individual. She explains how one person does not need to change the world; even small steps toward living more sustainably can make a difference:
“Progress over perfection is something we say over and over. At the end of the day, we can’t let perfection be the enemy of good. We definitely want to do something, but also we’re not going to beat ourselves up for not doing everything.”She also talks about another way to work toward a better world as an individual – encourage government officials and large corporations to act more responsibly and sustainably and don’t be afraid to hold them accountable. She stresses that letting one’s voice be heard can be a powerful driver of change.
Christy gives us insight into the state of the problem, illustrating the reality of floating trash islands in the Pacific and more microplastic than stars in the galaxy. However, she also gives us insight into how we can work to fix it, individually and together. From recycling to trash audits to utilizing refilleries like Reuse Revolution, she emphasizes that there are solutions people can incorporate into everyday life to make a difference. And one of the most important parts, according to Christy, is simply hoping and trying to create a more sustainable world:
“A lot of people who come in my store…they feel guilty or don't understand things or feel like they don't matter. I just always want to tell them everyone can make a difference, no matter how small they think it is. It's vastly important to care.”Thank you for listening to today’s episode of the Virtual Business Generating Good podcast. Please check out our other podcasts on the topics of volunteering, consuming, and advocating for good to hear more inspiring stories about how to make a positive difference.
Headshot Credits: Annette Ferraro Photography
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By OSU Business for GoodOn this episode of the Virtual Business Generating Good Summit, we focus on the topic of consuming for good. We are joined by Christy Walters, founder of Reuse Revolution, as we discuss the formation of her business and the journey that shaped her passion for sustainability.
Reuse Revolution is a refill shop in the newly established Bridge Park North Market in Dublin, OH that is dedicated to promoting a zero-waste lifestyle as well as providing resources to the community for involvement and education in sustainable living. Christy gives us a look at her childhood where her passion for sustainability and dedication to a low-waste lifestyle began, shaped by her time as a Girl Scout making homemade vests and recycled butter containers. She goes on to describe how observing plastic waste and litter in nature throughout her life was the seed that gave rise to the idea for Reuse Revolution.
Christy goes on to discuss managing a low-waste lifestyle with a family and children, focusing on ideas like regifting and sharing how to live sustainably. After living a low-waste life for so long, she saw an opportunity to bring her experiences to the community, turning her ideas into a business. In doing so, she found a way to both pursue her passion and provide for her family.
One of the main themes Christy highlights in our discussion is how to make an impact as an individual. She explains how one person does not need to change the world; even small steps toward living more sustainably can make a difference:
“Progress over perfection is something we say over and over. At the end of the day, we can’t let perfection be the enemy of good. We definitely want to do something, but also we’re not going to beat ourselves up for not doing everything.”She also talks about another way to work toward a better world as an individual – encourage government officials and large corporations to act more responsibly and sustainably and don’t be afraid to hold them accountable. She stresses that letting one’s voice be heard can be a powerful driver of change.
Christy gives us insight into the state of the problem, illustrating the reality of floating trash islands in the Pacific and more microplastic than stars in the galaxy. However, she also gives us insight into how we can work to fix it, individually and together. From recycling to trash audits to utilizing refilleries like Reuse Revolution, she emphasizes that there are solutions people can incorporate into everyday life to make a difference. And one of the most important parts, according to Christy, is simply hoping and trying to create a more sustainable world:
“A lot of people who come in my store…they feel guilty or don't understand things or feel like they don't matter. I just always want to tell them everyone can make a difference, no matter how small they think it is. It's vastly important to care.”Thank you for listening to today’s episode of the Virtual Business Generating Good podcast. Please check out our other podcasts on the topics of volunteering, consuming, and advocating for good to hear more inspiring stories about how to make a positive difference.
Headshot Credits: Annette Ferraro Photography