Sustainability Speaks

Sustainability Speaks

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Sustainability Speaks episodes

  • Discussing period taboos and environmental impacts - featuring the founder of Redpanti

    In this episode, we were joined by the founder of Redpanti, a sustainable period product company. We discussed why traditional products are bad for the environment, what sustainable products are available and the existence of period taboos. Enjoy!

    More of Redpanti: 

    redpanti.es/en

    Instagram: @redpanti.es

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    sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

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    36 min
  • A discussion with a global sustainable venture studio - featuring the founder of Satgana.

    In this episode, we sat down with Romain Diaz, the founder and CEO of Satgana - a global venture studio on a mission to launch and fund planet-positive startups to build the future of the earth. We discussed how the company chooses its applicants, how they aim to accelerate their business and their future goals. Enjoy!

    More of Satgana: 

    satgana.com

    Instagram: @satgana_

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    sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram: @sustainabilityspeaks.uk

    27 min
  • How can the UK Energy Sector be more sustainable? - featuring Pete Martin from Always be Content.

    For this episode, we spoke with Pete Martin from Always be Content, the world's first content, activation and customer experience consultancy. We discussed the UK energy sector, greenwashing and how the government can play a more active role in climate change mitigation. Enjoy!

    More of Always Be Content:

    alwaysbecontent.com

    Instagram: @alwaysbeinsta

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    sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram: @sustainabilityspeaks.uk 

    43 min
  • How sustainable can a pencil be? - featuring the founder of Sprout.

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Stausholm, the founder of Sprout, who has been previously featured in Forbes. His B2B company manufactures pencils that when planted release seeds into the ground, growing various different plants. We discussed how the idea originated, the company's expansion into the makeup industry and their future ambitions of implementing the use of blockchain into their business model. Enjoy!

    More of Sprout:

    sproutworld.com

    Instagram: @sproutworldofficial

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    sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram: @sustainabilityspeaks.uk

    32 min
  • Sustainable Living and Parenting - featuring Luci Petlack

    In this episode, we were joined by sustainable lifestyle influencer Luci Petlack to discuss sustainable living. We talk about her transition to becoming a sustainable blogger, including tackling the guilt associated with making the transition to a sustainable lifestyle. Lastly, we touched on sustainable parenting and avoiding building unnecessary toys and clothes. Enjoy!

    More of Luci: 

    lucismorsels.com

    Instagram: @lucismorsels

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    sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram:@sustainabilityspeaks.uk


    31 min
  • Planet Positive Textiles - featuring SaltyCo.

    On this episode, we spoke to the founding team of SaltyCo, a material science company that makes planet positive textiles by actively healing damaged ecosystems through an innovative material supply chain. We discussed how they got started and the importance of integrating sustainability into the production procedure rather than having it as an afterthought.  

    More of SaltyCo: 

    Website: SaltyCo

    Instagram: @saltyco.uk

    More of Sustainability Speaks 

    Website: sustianabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram: @sustainabilityspeaks.uk

    42 min
  • Is your space sustainable? - featuring sustainable interior designer Rachel Fowler

    For this episode, we were joined by Rachel Fowler, a sustainable interior designer. We discussed the meaning of the sustainable design, why this is important to the environment and our well-being, and how to create a healthy and sustainable place. We also touched on her new book 'My Happy Place', which recently topped Amazon's Hot New Release list for Sustainable and Green Architecture. Enjoy! 

    41 min
  • The rise of sustainability on the African continent - featuring the founder of Afrigod.

    For this episode, we welcomed Miguel Peters, the founder of Afrigod. His organisation operates in various countries across the African continent, with its headquarters being in Lagos, Nigeria. We discussed the obstacles Africa faces when becoming more sustainable and also talked about various projects that Afrigod runs to spread awareness about sustainability through sport and also provide financial support for businesses wanting to go greener. Enjoy! 

    More of Afrigod: 

    Website: Afrigod

    Instagram: @afrigod1

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    Website: sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram: @sustainability_speaks

    31 min
  • Sustainable Shaving - featuring the co-founder of Mutiny.

    For this episode, we spoke with Gareth, the co-founder of Mutiny - a Newport based shaving brand. We discussed the importance of using existing materials to make new products and collaboration in the sustainability space. Similarly, we touched upon Mutiny's latest campaign, revolving around the hybrid razor made from discarded fishing materials as well as their new products including skincare. Enjoy! 

    More of Mutiny: 

    Website: mutinyshaving.co.uk

    Instagram: @mutinyshaving

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    Website: sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram: @sustainability_speaks

    56 min
  • What is a slow fashion company? - featuring the founder of Lora Gene

    For this episode, we welcomed Lora Nikolaeva, the founder of Lora Gene - a slow fashion company. We discussed how the brand creates timeless styles to suit all ages and sizes. We touched upon the fashion industry as a whole, the greenwashing issue, factory working conditions, and the importance of creating a capsule wardrobe. Enjoy!

    More of Lora Gene: 

    Instagram: @loragene_

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    Website: sustainabilityspeaks.co.uk

    Instagram: @sustainability_speaks

    43 min

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Welcome to the Sustainability Speaks podcast, where Anastasia and Saskia chat with innovative entrepreneurs and businesses about sustainability, business strategy, finance, science, politics, fashion, diet and everything in between!