Glo Eco with Kat

In this episode, Kat chats with Amanda McIntosh, founder of Take My Face Off, an innovative new way to sustainably and gently remove makeup. Amanda shares her personal journey from battling skin issues to creating a product that’s not only effective but also reduces waste. They dive into the importance of longevity in beauty products, the challenges of manufacturing in the U.S., and the evolving sustainability landscape within the beauty world. Amanda also discusses how small businesses can push larger corporations toward more eco-friendly practices, the power of consumer choices, and the importance of being critical of packaging. Plus, she shares tips for simplifying skincare routines while being mindful of both skin health and the environment.

Key Takeaways

1. Why the Take My Face Off mitty is a game-changer in makeup removal and completely different from other makeup removal cloths on the market.

2. Sustainability in beauty is about creating long-lasting, effective products that reduce waste.

3. How Amanda got creative and found a way to manufacture her product in the US.

4. How small businesses and conscious consumers are driving change and pressuring larger corporations to adopt eco-friendly practices.

5. Every consumer choice has the power to influence brands—choosing sustainable products and voicing concerns helps push the beauty industry in the right direction.

Shop Take My Face Off HERE.

Connect with Take My Face Off on Instagram.

Connect with Glo Eco HERE.

Connect with Kat HERE.

In this episode, Kat is chatting with Jamie Ortiz, founder of Espieve, an esthetician approved mineral sunscreen brand. Jamie shares how motherhood and her 20+ years of experience as an esthetician inspired her to create a better mineral sunscreen. They also discuss how mineral sunscreens work, the importance of clean ingredients for your skin and the planet and why she steers clear of aerosol sprays. Jamie also offers her best tips for skincare and living a clean & environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Key Takeaways

1. Why mineral sunscreens are better for your skin and the planet.

2. What it takes to develop a clean sunscreen product. 

3. Why Jamie steers clear of aerosol sprays and opted for a spray bottle format instead. 

4. How mineral sunscreens work to protect the skin

5. Jamie’s number one preventative skincare tip

Want more from this conversation? Come join Jamie and Kat live at the Clean Living Experience in LA in March.

Learn more about the Clean Living Experience⁠HERE⁠.

Shop EspieveHERE. 

Connect with Espieve onInstagram. 

Connect with Glo Eco⁠HERE⁠.

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We hear climate scientists and activists say this all the time: We have the solutions for climate change, we just need to act on them. But what do they mean when they say that? What are the solutions? In today’s episode let’s get into the real, actionable solutions to our climate crisis. Join us as we demystify the overwhelming challenge of climate change by exploring transformative strategies—from revolutionizing transportation and rethinking our food systems to restoring nature’s carbon-capturing power, protecting vital forests and oceans, and reducing overconsumption. Discover how innovative approaches around the globe are already making a difference and learn how even small changes can add up to a sustainable future for all. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a hopeful roadmap to change.

Key Takeaways

1. Why it’s difficult to act on climate change

2. What climate solutions actually exist today

3. Success stories for climate solutions from renewable energy to nature conservation efforts. 

4. How you can be a part of change everyday

5. How mindful consumption can shift our culture and save the planet

Connect with Glo EcoHERE.

Connect with KatHERE.

In this week's founder series Kat is chatting with Cassandra McClure, to go behind the scenes on the Clean Living Experience. They explore the challenges posed by the LA wildfires and how the event has been rebranded to better serve the community. The discussion emphasizes the importance of supporting small, women-owned businesses and creating a safe space for connection and empowerment. Cassandra shares insights on the event's new direction, which includes a focus on wellness and community support, and highlights the need for marketing and exposure for small brands in a competitive landscape.

Want to be part of the event?

Learn more about the Clean Living Experience HERE. 

Connect with Cassandra on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Connect with Glo Eco HERE.

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In this episode, we’re chatting with Lindsey McCoy, co-founder of Plaine Products, a personal care brand leading the charge in low-waste, refillable beauty products. Lindsey shares how seeing the effects of plastic pollution up close in personal while living in the Bahamas inspired her to look for ways to reduce plastic in her own life and led to starting Plaine Products with her sister. They discuss the importance of ingredient transparency and personal care routines that are good for you and the planet and how Plaine Products' full-circle refill system is redefining sustainability. Lindsey emphasizes the importance of progress over perfection and the empowerment that comes from making informed, eco-conscious choices.

Key Takeaways

1. How living in the Bahamas inspired Lindsey to go low waste & start Plaine Products

2. How Plaine Products is a pioneering low-waste beauty with a full-circle refill system.

3. Sustainability in the beauty industry is about progress, not perfection.

4. Why ingredient transparency is crucial for building consumer trust in eco-friendly beauty brands.

5. How collaboration among eco-conscious brands drives the success of the low-waste movement.

Shop Plaine Products HERE.

Connect with Plaine Products on Instagram.

Connect with Glo Eco HERE.
Connect with Kat HERE.

In this episode of the Glo Eco x Clean Living Founder Series, Kat is chatting with Salome Sallehy, founder of Sugar Sugar Wax, about why sugaring just might be the most eco friendly & painless hair removal option. Salome shares how her lifelong struggle with sensitive skin and hair removal led her to discover sugaring and inspired her to create Sugar Sugar. Tune in to learn all about sugaring, how it can be so effective with just 3 organic ingredients —sugar, water, and organic lemon juice—and how she stuck to her values and pushed for better packaging. Salome also highlights how progress over perfection has influenced her personal journey as an environmental activist and how she is teaching her kids to be critical thinkers when it comes to sustainability.  

Key Takeaways

Shop SugarSugar HERE & use code GLOECO20 for 20% off.

Follow SugarSugar on Instagram.

Connect with Glo Eco HERE.

Follow the Clean Living Show HERE.

In this episode, Kat sits down with Alyssa Bolaños, founder of Oh Eco, a low-waste store, also known as @casabolanos on Instagram. Alyssa shares her journey of promoting eco-friendly living, the challenges she’s faced, and the importance of accessible, everyday low-waste swaps. They dive into how small, realistic changes can make a big impact, the power of supporting local businesses, and the pros and cons of using social media in building a sustainable community. Alyssa also discusses the importance of authenticity in sustainability and how consumer choices can drive both corporate and political change.

Key Takeaways

1. How Alyssa’s Cuban-American upbringing influenced her take on sustainability from an early age.

2. How parenthood changed Alyssa’s approach to low waste & sustainable living

3. Alyssa’s tips for shopping at a refill shop 

4. The importance supporting your local refill shops and building community   

5. Sustainability doesn’t have to be all or nothing—starting small and embracing the journey is key.

Shop Oh Eco HERE.

Connect with Alyssa on Instagram.
Check out the Refillery Collective. 

Connect with Glo Eco HERE.

Connect with Kat HERE.

Glo Eco x Clean Living Founder Series

In this episode, Kat is chatting with Raana Kashani Gregg, founder of Lunaescent, about her sustainable skincare tool and the journey behind creating it. Raana shares the personal story of how treating her son’s eczema sparked the idea for Lunaescent and led her down a path of innovating to address the limitations of traditional skincare tools like gua sha and jade rollers. With a focus on hygiene, sustainability, and improving the skincare routine experience, Raana discusses how the tool’s unique design offers a long lasting & efficient way to make your skincare products work harder and last longer. The conversation also touches on the importance of transparency, ethical sourcing, and the role of women entrepreneurs in fostering conscious, community-driven & sustainable businesses.

Takeaways

Shop Lunaescent HERE.

Follow Lunaescent on Instagram and TikTok. 

Connect with Kat HERE.

In this episode, Kat sits down with Avishai Greenstein, the innovator behind Bamboozle—a brand that made composting a household must with its eco-chic countertop bin—to explore the evolving world of sustainability, bioplastics, and eco-friendly products designed to make green living both accessible and enjoyable. Avi shares the how his culinary and marketing background led him to develop innovative kitchenware using compostable materials and how they’re changing the bioplastics world with Astrik, a fully compostable and 100% plant based bioplastic. 

They discuss the nuances of bioplastics—how to know if something is truly compostable, where the industry stands, and why consumer choices play a crucial role in driving environmental activism. From busting myths around plant-based plastics to highlighting the balance between convenience and sustainability, this conversation offers real-world insights into building a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Key Takeaways

• What are bioplastics & how do they work?

•  How to know if a bioplastic is actually compostable? 

• Understanding the nuances of compostable products.

•  Why composting is easier than ever

• How bioplastics and compostable solutions can offer an effective alternative to traditional plastics.

• Designing user-friendly products is key to adopting greener habits on a larger scale.

• True compostability requires both the right materials and the right systems.

• Small, steady changes in consumer behavior often have the biggest impact over time.

Episode Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Bamboozle and Astrik

• 05:58 User-Friendly Sustainability: The Importance of Functionality

• 12:52 Understanding Bioplastics: Definitions and Categories

• 19:51 The Future of Bioplastics and Sustainability

• 27:54 Empowering Change Through Consumer Choices

• 39:26 Innovations in Sustainable Products

• 39:27 Outro

Listen in and learn how you can make eco-friendly choices that seamlessly fit into your daily routine—no matter where you are on your sustainability journey.

Shop Bamboozle HERE & use code BamboozlePod for 20% off

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Connect with Glo Eco HERE.

Connect with Kat HERE.

In the latest installment of the Founder Series, Kat is sitting down with Andrew Nicol, the mastermind behind Element Brooklyn. In this conversation, they discuss the brand's mission to provide sustainable & more affordable refills for the luxury home items we all know and love and reduce plastic waste. They’ll also get into the importance of eco-friendly practices in the personal care industry and Andrew’s own personal journey in sustainability and business.

Takeaways

Shop Element Brooklyn HERE.

Follow Element on Instagram and TikTok. 

Connect with Glo Eco HERE.
Connect with Kat HERE.