This week on Glad Tidings:Ben sits down with Victoria Coe, founder and CEO of KinKind - the UK’s zero-plastic, zero-water beauty brand that’s redefining what “clean beauty” really means.They talk about Victoria's journey from big corporate life to building a purpose-driven brand, how KinKind makes high-performance shampoo and conditioner bars that actually work and why business needs to lead the charge on cutting waste and fixing the planet.Tune in for a refreshing chat about innovation, purpose and the better way to beautiful hair and skin - all while doing good for the world.

It’s been a big few months for Glad. In this episode, Ben shares how far we’ve come – from funding nearly 8,000 kg of climate cleanup to welcoming new brand partners, launching our Partner Charter, and winning Best Social Impact Startup.Catch up on the highlights, see what’s next for Season 4, and find out how you can be part of the growing Glad community cleaning up the atmosphere - one season at a time.

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In this week’s episode of Glad Tidings, Ben takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the sooty black world of biochar.We explore:⚡ How biochar is made through pyrolysis (a process a lot more like cooking than burning)🌱 Why it locks away carbon for centuries instead of letting it return to the atmosphere🚜 The extra benefits for farmers, from healthier soils to better water retention and nutrient storage🪨 How biochar compares to coal, and why it’s often called “black gold”Biochar is one of the most promising ways to clean up legacy emissions, and in this episode you’ll come away with a clear, simple understanding of how it works and why it matters.Along the way, Ben shares a live “show and tell” with a bag of biochar, gives an update on the carbon cleanup funded so far by Glad members, and announces a new member saving with Pod - £55 off EV chargers and subscriptions.

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Most people want to act on climate change – but never do. Why is there such a big gap between intention and action?In this episode of Glad Tidings, Ben explores the idea of the “silent majority” and why savings might just be the secret carrot that unlocks real climate action. Plus, discover this week’s new Glad partner offer to help you save money while saving the planet.

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This week on Glad Tidings, Ben dives into savings value - how much you can save as a Glad member, how we calculate it, and why it’s rising so quickly.We also welcome new brand partners: Pact Coffee (with a free cafetière worth £26.95 on subscription) and Gandys (12% off travel-inspired gear, funding education projects worldwide).And finally, a totaliser update - the Glad community has now funded the removal of 52,000 kg of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere 🎉👉 Tune in for the latest on savings, progress, and community impact.

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This week, Ben shares why Glad needs to grow from a small player to a major buyer in the carbon removal market - and how just 5,000 corporate members could get us there. He also explains the challenge of finding the right “Goldilocks” providers: not too big, not too small, but just right to help us deliver lasting climate impact.

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We’re back with another update on Glad’s progress as a community cleaning up the atmosphere. In this episode, Ben shares insights from our recent sentiment research - what people love about Glad, the questions they’re asking, and how we’re responding.You’ll hear:

• Why we focus on removals, and how they differ from offsets
• Honest reflections on how we measure and communicate our climate impact
• A weird and wonderful analogy to make sense of legacy pollution
• Member questions on brand votes, savings going live, and how you can help us grow

It’s candid, hopeful, and all about building a transparent movement for real climate action.👉 Join the community and be part of the clean-up: https://gladclimate.com

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In this week’s Glad Tidings, Ben gets hands on with Glad's first trophy - Best Social Impact Startup 2025 at the Startup Innovation Awards. A proud moment for the whole community!Ben also takes us behind the scenes of the brand partner evaluation process. He explains why some big names like BrewDog and Dryrobe aren’t joining the platform just yet, and highlights the importance of savings that deliver real value to members.Other updates include:New categories of brands coming up for member vote (from car insurance to spa breaks and sustainable food)The latest Glad totaliser update: over 51,000 kg of greenhouse gases removedAn important ask – helping connect Glad with businesses and HR leaders as we expand through employee benefit programmesTune in for an honest, hopeful update on Glad’s progress and how you can play a part in shaping what comes next.

How You Can Help Fix Climate Change

1. Become a Member Visit our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and join the Glad Climate Saver Card club for just £5 per month. You’ll immediately get your impact record, digital badge and access to great member’s only savings.
2. Join the Club as a Business - Visit ⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/business⁠⁠⁠ and see how you could unlock great savings for your team, while also helping to save the planet
3. Spread the Word Think of that one friend or colleague who’s passionate about climate solutions - invite them to check us out and join the club.
4. Subscribe & Follow Stay up to date on podcast platforms, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss an episode or project update.

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Episode Summary

This week on Glad Tidings, Ben shares the exciting news that we won an award! And talks through how we need your help to unlock more savings for the Glad Community from a growing list of brands who want to work with us.

How You Can Help Fix Climate Change

1. Become a Member Visit our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and join the Glad Climate Saver Card club for just £5 per month. You’ll immediately get your impact record, digital badge and access to great member’s only savings.
2. Join the Club as a Business - Visit ⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/business⁠⁠⁠ and see how you could unlock great savings for your team, while also helping to save the planet
3. Spread the Word Think of that one friend or colleague who’s passionate about climate solutions - invite them to check us out and join the club.
4. Subscribe & Follow Stay up to date on podcast platforms, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss an episode or project update.

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Episode Summary

This week on Glad Tidings, Ben goes solo and outdoors to mark a big milestone: the Glad Totaliser just passed 50,000kg of greenhouse gases removed from the atmosphere.We talk about why that matters, what the Climate Saver Card actually is (and how it works), and the latest planet-friendly brands joining the platform – including VO and KinKind.Plus, news of our shortlisting for the 2025 Startup Innovation Awards, and a muck-and-bullets behind-the-scenes trip to Cornwall to visit one of our carbon removal partners.If you're new here, this is a great one to get up to speed.

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How You Can Help Fix Climate Change

1. Become a Member Visit our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and join the Glad Climate Saver Card club for just £5 per month. You’ll immediately get your impact record, digital badge and access to great member’s only savings.
2. Join the Club as a Business - Visit ⁠⁠gladclimate.com/business⁠⁠ and see how you could unlock great savings for your team, while also helping to save the planet
3. Spread the Word Think of that one friend or colleague who’s passionate about climate solutions - invite them to check us out and join the club.
4. Subscribe & Follow Stay up to date on podcast platforms, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you never miss an episode or project update.

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You can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for watching / listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.