In this episode of Glad Tidings, Ben walks through the Climate Prize Draw.What it is, how it works and why we believe it will speed up the clean up of our atmosphere.We explain the new impact based season format, how the £10,000 prize unlocks and how entries work for both members and newcomers.Every entry helps fund verified climate cleanup.The more people who join in, the faster we make progress.

Ben meets Richard West, co-founder of Meaningful Planet, the UK mobile network turning everyday phone bills into positive impact. Ten percent of every bill goes directly to UK Wildlife Trusts, supporting nature restoration projects across the country.They chat about how Meaningful Planet keeps customers connected on the fastest network while restoring local wildlife, what it takes to balance profit and purpose, and why education is key to lasting climate action.

This week Ben shares a whale-sized milestone - 55,903kg of greenhouse gas cleaned up! Plus three new Glad Savings from circular and sustainable brands, and a special offer: 1,000 free memberships for B Corp employees. Join the movement. Stay glad.

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

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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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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.