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Series 1, episode 13 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast 🎙

Introducing Devana Ng; The Co-Founder of INVISIBLE COMPANY, a company that specialises in providing alternative packaging to different fashion brands, e-commerce, logistics and retails to replace the conventional packaging.

Their solution is water-soluble, compostable and landfill biodegradable packaging which is called #INVISIBLEBAG. This packaging doesn’t contain PP, PE, PS, PVC plastic and is Non-toxic to the environment!

The story behind Invisible Company began in 2018 when Co-Founder Devana and her husband Flavienthrough their love and passion for hiking, especially in the mountains in Hong Kong.

It was through this passion booth Devana and Flavien discovered they were cleaning up trails on their hikes, most of which included plastic waste and rubbish bags.

Devana and Flavien discovered that all the packaging they found was neither recycled nor biodegradable. They wanted to find a way to reduce waste at the source with an alternative solution which is not harmful to our environment. Hence, in 2020, they started researching and created this water-soluble material and design that makes up their INVISIBLE BAG packaging.

Since then, Invisible Company has started to work with over 700 brands worldwide, mostly in fashion, with the goal to create a greener online shopping experience for logistics companies and e-commerce brands.

Both Founders Devana and Flavien are passionate about addressing the needs of climate change and for Insviable Company, they are optimistic that their packaging solution will make a small change to both businesses and consumers, but make a big impact on the environment!

Truly inspiring sustainable champions, this week we speak with the Co-Foudner of Invisible Company; Devana Ng.

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Series 1, episode 12 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙

Introducing brothers Ryan and Justin Andrews, the co-founders of REUZEit, a company that specialises in redistributing used lab equipment from companies in the life science sector that no longer need it. REUZEit repurposes this equipment for people and organisations who can make good use of it.

Not only is REUZEit good for the environment, but it is also helpful for innovation because entrepreneurs can start working on their ideas by purchasing high-quality equipment at a low cost. Here at Sustainability Champions, we love sustainable entrepreneurship that is good for both the planet and people.

From a five-year case study carried out by REUZEit with one of their industry-leading clients that has more than 1,000 sites and 75,000 employees globally, REUZEit was able to divert up to 4.6 million pounds of equipment from going to landfills.

From reduced greenhouse gas emissions to pollution prevention, landfill avoidance and recycling efficiency are the key unique sustainable selling points of REUZEit’s platform the company is now scaling out its operations and currently going through a Kickstarter campaign.

This week we spoke with both Ryan Andrews, CIO & Co-Founder, and Justin Andrews, CEO & Co-Founder, to discuss their reuse marketplace and to understand the importance of the circular economy.

To learn more about REUZEit and their latest Kickstarter campaign, simply click the link below to learn more:

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Series 1, episode 11 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙

Introducing Michael Hirschhorn, CEO and Founder at Mebl Furniture & Scarlette Tapp, Executive Director at The Sustainable Furnishings Council.

Michael & Scarlette work together to create and publish The Circular Design Glossary, a glossary of terms that provides definitions on specific language used in the circular economy. The idea is to help the furniture industry move towards circular thinking and design  of furniture products both in the US and around the world.

The very concept of sustainability is based on meeting the various needs of the present without compromising the possibilities of future generations. But what does furniture design have to do with the circular economy? Basically everything because they go together! Design is the starting point of the production chain of every piece of furniture.

WIth The Glossary, both Michael & Scarlette are on a mission to help more businesses within the furnishings industry to reuse and recycle different materials as many times as possible, therebye avoiding unnecessary pollution and waste, while simultaneously  promoting values of social and environmental responsibilities, both with their members and nonmembers.

Michael, Scarlette and the team behind The Glossary want to feature inspiring circular-design applications from sofas to tables to lighting. The Glossary illustrates real-life solutions to today’s wasteful linear ‘take-make-waste’ way of living.

The Circular Design Glossary is an independent, non-sponsored publication featuring:

This week we speak with both Micahel and Scarlette on our eleventh podcast episode to discuss their Glossary publication and the concepts behind a circular approach to the furnishing industry.

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https://sustainablefurnishings.org/glossary

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Series 1, episode 10 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙

In life only two things matter: Food & love.

Well, that's according to the team at Curtice Brothers!

Introducing Mario Bauer, Founder of Curtice Brothers and Simon Korn, Production Manager at Curtice Brothers.

Curtice Brothers is a company that created an entire product line of condiments made from quality ingredients from organic farmers!

The team at Curtice Brothers cooked, experimented with the wildest recipes, tasted the worst and the best outcomes, drank wine, danced in the kitchen and learned how to squeeze 15 tomatoes into one small bottle. Although you can't call it ketchup yet, the outcome is promising.

Mario, the Founder of Curtice Brothers, had this crazy idea of creating a healthier and better ketchup that would exceed the expectations of his epicure friends – some of them sommeliers, chefs of upscale restaurants and the pampered lovers of good food.

By sourcing quality ingredients from some of the best organic farms, they don’t compromise a single step towards making a ketchup that they are proud to serve. And, as part of that, they work towards a more sustainable environment through the ingredients they source and make their condiments from!

Certified vegan and gluten-free, this brand's condiments are packaged in glass bottles, encouraging their customers to reuse their bottles with their orders or for other means in the kitchen!

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Series 1, episode 9 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast 🎙

Introducing Cheryl and Chris Moore, the Co-Founders and inventors of Harmony Turbines, a company that was founded with the idea to create a simple, efficient and affordable residential wind turbine that could meet the needs of most homeowners.

Founded in August 2020, Harmony Turbines have the goal of developing a wind turbine solution that can achieve mass adoption in the residential marketplace by addressing the deficiencies that are often overlooked by current wind turbines.

Chris Moore, Co-Founder of Harmony Turbines, is no stranger to the Clean Energy R&D space. Since 1998, he has worked with many teams and organisations to create innovative solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

From his experiences, he has seen first-hand the issues with the current wind turbine models and is determined to create a more effective solution.

So what are the disadvantages of conventional wind turbines and why are Harmony Turbines looking to innovate and improve upon the existing models?

Although wind energy is a renewable, greener option of energy, it too still has its limitations. For example, many turbines pose a threat to the surrounding wildlife. Flying birds and bats whose habitats or migratory paths pass through turbines can be injured or killed if they fly under the blades of a turbine.

What’s more is that many turbines come with an expensive upfront cost and can, in some cases, be unreliable/unpredictable.

Their goal is simple: they want to help make the world a better place. And, in their view, it starts with giving more people the ‘power’ to change the world.

An inspiring and innovative couple, this week we speak with both Cheryl and Chris on our ninth podcast episode to discuss their product and their current Kickstarter campaign.

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https://www.startengine.com/offering/harmony-turbines?utm_source=SC&utm_medium=SC

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Series 1, episode 8 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙

Introducing Yasmine Ben Miloud, the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing at Water-Sec.

At present; Tunisia is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. In 2017,  367 cubic metres (m3) of water were available per capita to almost 12 million inhabitants, compared to a regional average of 526 m3 and a global average of 5,700 m3.

This lack of access to water has meant many Tunisians live with water curfews in the south and drought in many parts of the country.

Water-Sec was born to tackle the issue of water scarcity in Tunisia and the wider MENA countries. By offering a technological solution to monitor the water consumption of people and organisations, to help save the water used daily and face resource scarcity concerns.

This week COP27 will be held in the MENA region in Egypt and our Founder Daniel Hartz will be at COP27 speaking with sustainability champions from around the world to discuss the climate problems we all face and the solutions these champions are creating.

One of these champions is the team at Water-Sec and their Founder & Head of Marketing Yasmine Ben Miloud.

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Series 1, episode 7 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙

Introducing Maryclaire Manard, the Founder and CEO at Cluey Consumer.

So what is Cluey Consumers? Cluey exists to solve the modern-day dilemma for impact-conscious consumers who want to align their purchases with their values & enables those consumers, through the collective power of the free market, to change how corporations impact people, the planet and even politics.

So how is Cluey making a difference? Cluey makes a difference by holding corporations more accountable to their consumers who care about spending their money responsibly. So instead of persuasive marketing campaigns from companies calling the shots on how our consumer habits should change over time, Cluey is putting that power back into the hands of the consumer. It may seem like a small action on the individual level, but with Cluey, it has the capability to make a revolutionary impact.

Cluey is rating brands using the three Ps: their impact on people, the planet and politics.

To learn more about Cluey Consumers simply click the link:

https://clueyconsumer.com

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Series 1, episode 6 of the Sustainability Champion’s Podcast 🎙

What is the environmental cost of producing leather? Is it ethical to wear leather? Is leather considered sustainable?

The leather industry is one of many industries that brings about much conversation surrounding its ethics, its practices, its environmental impact and whether it is a material that is actually sustainable.

As a channel, we always want to meet new people and showcase their innovations and activism to a wider audience. We always aim to get their perspectives and understand their views on topics and issues that affect all of us and the environment we live in.

A different type of post to what we are used to here at Sustainability Champions; introducing Jack Prause, CEO of Cortina Leathers. Cortina Leathers started in 1903 and since then has become a market leader, with their leathers being made for clients in a range of markets globally from hospitality, workspaces, the automotive & aviation industries and residential spaces. With a large number of clients around the globe, you may have sat on a chair that has been upholstered with leather made by Cortina Leathers!

On this week’s podcast, our Founder Daniel Hartz speaks to the CEO at Cortina Leathers to discuss more widely the issues within the leather industry and explore the subject of whether or not leather is a sustainable fabric.

To be able to better answer this question, we wanted to speak with an industry leader and get their view, while also learning more about the industry itself.

In this episode, it was fascinating to hear about Cortina Leathers Environmental Stewardship initiative and learning about the certifications Cortina has received over the years from Future-Fit Business, SCS Global and ISO.

Are you interested in joining the conversation on whether leather is sustainable? We will be sending Jack Prause our listeners' questions after this episode goes live. You can send your questions and thoughts to our Marketing Lead Peter at [email protected]

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Series 1, episode 5 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast 🎙

Climeworks has been on a journey toward a solution that would empower everyone to take climate action.

Founded in 2009 by two Co-Founders Jan and Christoph, who met on their first day of university at ETH Zurich.

Sharing a passion for alpine sports and spending time in the Swiss Alps, they experienced the effects of climate change first-hand. Shocked by the retreat of the glaciers, they vowed to do everything they could to tackle climate change.

Combining their engineering expertise, they have created a technology called direct air capture, a way to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air. As a result, Climeworks was formed and is now the leader in direct air capture (DAC) technology.

So why direct air capture? 

In recent years, climate action has experienced a paradigm shift. It’s now recognized that drastically reducing emissions alone won’t be enough to halt climate change. The IPCC reports show that drastic emissions reductions are more important than ever, but on top of this, carbon dioxide removal is needed to get the world to net zero and keep global warming below 1.5 °C.

But it’s no longer just the scientists saying this; individuals and businesses also agree. We need many carbon dioxide removal solutions working together to prevent further global warming and restore balance to our climate. The global capacity to store carbon dioxide is vast and lies between 5 and 30 trillion tons.

As a carbon dioxide removal solution, Climeworks’ direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) is particularly effective because it’s highly efficient, permanent, safe, and measurable.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, if we want to limit global warming to 1.5°C, humanity must remove around 5 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the air annually by mid-century and 17 billion tons by 2100. And Climeworks believes direct air capture will play a significant role in achieving these goals.

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Series 1, episode 4 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast 🎙

Introducing Anthony Levy, Founder & CEO of Circularity First a company that specialises in helping businesses design, build, manage and quantify IT infrastructures with a circular mindset.

Circularity First Group have been working across sustainable IT for over 14 years. At their origin, they knew that systematic change was required. As the wider business community assesses its carbon footprint, others are realising it too.

Numbers suggest that IT contributes between 5% and 20% to a company’s Scope 3 carbon footprint. With 80% of that carbon coming from manufacturing, Circularity First has extended the life of what we have and stemmed the tide on new. For their founder and their team, it’s their belief that ‘It’s now or never.’

Circularity First works with both vendors and customers and over 14 years have achieved:

- Preventing 850,000 KGs of technology equipment from becoming eWaste, the equivalent of 6 blue whales.

- This year, 2022 Circularity First is on track to prevent 1M KGs from ending up in landfill

- Of the networking products they sell, 99% are sourced from manufactured, reused and redeployed authorised programmes.

- As a company, they aim to be carbon neutral by the end of 2022.

- Using science-based targets they also aim to be net zero by 2030.

In this episode, the CEO of Circularity First, Anthony Levy raises an interesting point; ‘How many sustainable IT companies can we name?’ As an industry, it is contributing to massive energy use & carbon footprint, requires extensive mining for minerals, and leaves an environmental cost with roughly $62.5 billion of electronic waste thrown away each year.

A conversation we have not addressed yet on this channel, we are delighted to announce that this week’s podcast episode will look at how the industry can be more circular, and environmentally friendly and how Circularity First aims to address the main issues centred on the industry over the coming years.

To learn more about Circularity First and Anthony (aka The Sustainable IT Guy) simply click the links below:

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