Sustainably Influenced

Welcome back to another episode of Sustainably Influenced. Today, we embark on a critical journey into the world of technology and climate action. In this episode, we look at how technology is empowering individuals and organisations to take meaningful steps in the fight against climate change. From carbon offsetting to climate data tracking, and even incentivizing eco-friendly behaviour, we explore how blockchain is fostering a sense of responsibility and collaboration.

Todays incredible guest is Anja Sadock, who oversees the marketing, communication and education at TrusTrace. 

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Ernest Jones, Britain's favourite high-street jeweller, is launching an exclusive new collection called "Origin by Ernest Jones”. This dazzling collection features 28 diamond rings, from classic solitaires to contemporary halo designs. But what sets it apart is the transparency it offers. Every diamond in the collection is fully traceable, responsibly sourced, and handcrafted in recycled platinum or gold.

Ernest Jones is a proud member of the World Diamond Council and the Responsible Jewelry Council. They've partnered with trusted suppliers to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free, responsibly sourced, and come from ethical mines that prioritise the well-being of miners and the environment.

And guess what? Ernest Jones is the first UK retailer to bring this fully traceable, blockchain-powered collection to their high-street stores. So, join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future with Origin by Ernest Jones. Let's make a difference, one diamond at a time! Shop the collection now

Until the next episode, subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.  

This season of Sustainably Influenced, was produced by Content is Queen, Sound editor, Amber Miller, presented by Bianca Foley

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Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced.  This episode uncovers how clean and natural beauty is being enhanced blockchain applications are optimising agriculture practices.

Just as technology is transforming the beauty industry by promoting sustainable practices, it also plays a pivotal role in sustainable agriculture. From precision farming powered by AI to blockchain-driven supply chain transparency, technology is driving efficiency and responsible resource management in agriculture, ensuring that sustainable practices are at the forefront of food production and environmental preservation.

Our guest today is, Lindsay Azpitarte, founder of Ule.  Ulé is the vision of long-time beauty industry expert, Lindsay Azpitarte. After more than 20 years in the industry, where she was responsible for all of the Shiseido Group's prestige skincare brands in Europe, she was inspired to create a skincare brand that aligned with her values, and the values of the emerging beauty consumer. She shared their passion for products that took a more conscious approach to nature while still delivering high-performance results beyond our expectations. 

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Ernest Jones, Britain's favourite high-street jeweller, is launching an exclusive new collection called "Origin by Ernest Jones”. This dazzling collection features 28 diamond rings, from classic solitaires to contemporary halo designs. But what sets it apart is the transparency it offers. Every diamond in the collection is fully traceable, responsibly sourced, and handcrafted in recycled platinum or gold.

Ernest Jones is a proud member of the World Diamond Council and the Responsible Jewelry Council. They've partnered with trusted suppliers to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free, responsibly sourced, and come from ethical mines that prioritise the well-being of miners and the environment.

And guess what? Ernest Jones is the first UK retailer to bring this fully traceable, blockchain-powered collection to their high-street stores. So, join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future with Origin by Ernest Jones. Let's make a difference, one diamond at a time! Shop the collection now

Until the next episode, subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.  

This season of Sustainably Influenced, was produced by Content is Queen, Sound editor, Amber Miller, presented by Bianca Foley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced.  Today, we're delving into the world of sustainable finance and the role of blockchain in reshaping investment and funding practices. You will learn about the tokenization of green assets, carbon credit markets, and impact investing driven by blockchain-based platforms. 

When we talk about the role of blockchain in sustainable finance, it's essential to understand that it operates on three distinct layers. The first layer involves tokenization, where assets like renewable energy projects, sustainable real estate, or green bonds are converted into digital tokens. This process makes it easier to divide and trade ownership in these assets.

Today’s guest is Ilana Milkes Espinosa - an entrepreneur and designer currently focused on democratising access to environmental markets & climate investing with Selva Wild. In the past, Ilana has supported the democratisation of high quality technology education by pioneering coding bootcamps in LatAm & open sourcing the methodology with World Tech Makers (worldtechmakers.com) and developing "decentralised" maker labs to teach children how to become technology creators. She is also behind Latin America's first digital nomads.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Ernest Jones, Britain's favourite high-street jeweller, is launching an exclusive new collection called "Origin by Ernest Jones”. This dazzling collection features 28 diamond rings, from classic solitaires to contemporary halo designs. But what sets it apart is the transparency it offers. Every diamond in the collection is fully traceable, responsibly sourced, and handcrafted in recycled platinum or gold.

Ernest Jones is a proud member of the World Diamond Council and the Responsible Jewelry Council. They've partnered with trusted suppliers to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free, responsibly sourced, and come from ethical mines that prioritise the well-being of miners and the environment.

And guess what? Ernest Jones is the first UK retailer to bring this fully traceable, blockchain-powered collection to their high-street stores. So, join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future with Origin by Ernest Jones. Let's make a difference, one diamond at a time! Shop the collection now

Until the next episode, subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.  

This season of Sustainably Influenced, was produced by Content is Queen, Sound editor, Amber Miller, presented by Bianca Foley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced! This episode is all about one of my favourite topics, the Circular Economy. Today we are exploring the intersection of the circular economy and blockchain technology. We will be learning more about how blockchain is facilitating the tracking, recycling, and repurposing of products, reducing waste, and prolonging the life cycle of materials. 

We have three fabulous guests with us, Rachel Kan and Ken Alston from Real Circularity and Chandra Prakash Jha, a Sustainability Consultant.

Show Notes:

https://realcircularity.com

https://realcircularity.com/book/

https://academy.realcircularity.com

www.TheKenAlston.com

www.RSKan.com

www.circular-earth.co.uk

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Ernest Jones, Britain's favourite high-street jeweller, is launching an exclusive new collection called "Origin by Ernest Jones”. This dazzling collection features 28 diamond rings, from classic solitaires to contemporary halo designs. But what sets it apart is the transparency it offers. Every diamond in the collection is fully traceable, responsibly sourced, and handcrafted in recycled platinum or gold.

Ernest Jones is a proud member of the World Diamond Council and the Responsible Jewelry Council. They've partnered with trusted suppliers to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free, responsibly sourced, and come from ethical mines that prioritise the well-being of miners and the environment.

And guess what? Ernest Jones is the first UK retailer to bring this fully traceable, blockchain-powered collection to their high-street stores. So, join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future with Origin by Ernest Jones. Let's make a difference, one diamond at a time! Shop the collection now

Until the next episode, subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.  

This season of Sustainably Influenced, was produced by Content is Queen, Sound editor, Amber Miller, presented by Bianca Foley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are exploring how technological advances are revolutionising the renewable energy sector. Today’s guest is Anjali Devadasan, founder of Treeva.  We are looking at how decentralised energy trading platforms are enabling individuals and communities to generate, share, and sell clean energy directly to consumers. I think the biggest takeaway from today is how we highlight the potential of blockchain to accelerate the transition to a greener and more sustainable energy future.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Ernest Jones, Britain's favourite high-street jeweller, is launching an exclusive new collection called "Origin by Ernest Jones”. This dazzling collection features 28 diamond rings, from classic solitaires to contemporary halo designs. But what sets it apart is the transparency it offers. Every diamond in the collection is fully traceable, responsibly sourced, and handcrafted in recycled platinum or gold.

Ernest Jones is a proud member of the World Diamond Council and the Responsible Jewelry Council. They've partnered with trusted suppliers to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free, responsibly sourced, and come from ethical mines that prioritise the well-being of miners and the environment.

And guess what? Ernest Jones is the first UK retailer to bring this fully traceable, blockchain-powered collection to their high-street stores. So, join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future with Origin by Ernest Jones. Let's make a difference, one diamond at a time! Shop the collection now

Until next week, make sure you subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.  

This season of Sustainably Influenced, was produced by Content is Queen, Sound editor, Amber Miller, presented by Bianca Foley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 8 of Sustainably Influenced. In this episode we're diving deep into a topic that's at the heart of sustainability – transparency. As we strive for a more eco-friendly future, it's essential to know exactly where our products come from. And that's where technology comes to the rescue.

In this episode, we're shedding light on how innovative technologies, particularly blockchain, are revolutionising transparency across various industries, ensuring that sustainability isn't just a buzzword, but a verifiable reality.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Ernest Jones, Britain's favourite high-street jeweller, is launching an exclusive new collection called "Origin by Ernest Jones”. This dazzling collection features 28 diamond rings, from classic solitaires to contemporary halo designs. But what sets it apart is the transparency it offers. Every diamond in the collection is fully traceable, responsibly sourced, and handcrafted in recycled platinum or gold.

Ernest Jones is a proud member of the World Diamond Council and the Responsible Jewelry Council. They've partnered with trusted suppliers to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free, responsibly sourced, and come from ethical mines that prioritise the well-being of miners and the environment.

And guess what? Ernest Jones is the first UK retailer to bring this fully traceable, blockchain-powered collection to their high-street stores. So, join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future with Origin by Ernest Jones. Let's make a difference, one diamond at a time! Shop the collection now.

My guests today are David Geisser and Josh Gelder.

David is one of the co-founders and CEO of collectID. collectID is a fast growing tech company combining physical and digital to prove authenticity and create an immersive "phygital" consumer experience. 

Josh Gelder is the Founder and CEO of The Fision, a passionate apparel industry visionary and changemaker, with more than 25 years of experience across entrepreneurial C-suite roles that span mass to couture. The Fision is a company that creates fashionable T-Shirts with a purpose, he is focused on reimagining the industry's value chain to minimise its effect on the planet while positively impacting society through authenticity, transparency and education.

Until next week, make sure you subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.  

This season of Sustainably Influenced, was produced by Content is Queen, Sound editor, Amber Miller, presented by Bianca Foley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. This episode is entitled “Is tech separating human rights from humans?” But I really want to know how we can put an end or slow the possibility of this happening through intentional engagement and building responsive, responsible systems.

We can’t discuss people without discussing employee wealthfare and reporting.  How can we create a framework for defining and measuring that “S”?  Today’s guest is Elena Fanjul-Debnam, founder of Labor Solutions who will be able to explain just that.   They are providing a new, scalable approach to managing and preventing supply chain risks by Engaging Workers + Suppliers using technology.  In this conversation we discuss the negative consequences of unresolved grievances such as stress, anxiety, and depression, in the workplace which can lead to physical health issues.

Sources:

https://www.laborsolutions.com/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email [email protected] with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. Most of you will have seen that recycled plastic is everywhere, from our clothes (in the form of polyester) to bags, car components, furniture, building materials, paint pots and even kerbstone. Recycling plastic has been touted as a solution to the waste problem in the technology industry, but it is not a silver bullet. While recycling plastic can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, it is only part of the solution...

I'm speaking with Laurelin Stuart-Smith, Senior Product Manager at Belkin.

Sources:

https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/ground-breaking-technology-to-recycle-all-forms-of-plastic-waste/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-2023-belkin-to-start-shipping-accessories-made-of-recycled-plastic-to-kick-off-sustainability-initiative/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email [email protected] with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. By now, I think that most of us are aware that the agricultural industry has a significant impact on the environment, and it's essential to find ways to reduce that impact. The use of innovative technologies can help farmers make more informed decisions and improve the efficiency of their operations, reducing waste and minimising the use of harmful chemicals.  As this is the tech season, I thought it would be interesting to look at how technology is aiding more eco-friendly methods in farming.   Let me just start off by saying that technology has the potential to play a significant role in making agriculture more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Kayleigh and her co-founder, Blaze, grew up in Lincolnshire surrounded by farms and food factories. Over lockdown, Kayleigh noticed how a changing climate was affecting local food systems and began learning how the food we choose affects the climate, too. Together, they developed  the Floop App - the mobile app that tracks the carbon footprint of your food. 

Sources:

https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/research/indicators-and-trends/natural-environment/sustainable-agriculture/

https://www.thefloopapp.com/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email [email protected] with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode we are talking about clean technology, also known as "green technology" or "clean tech," which refers to a broad range of products, services, and processes that minimise negative environmental impacts while promoting sustainability. Clean technology encompasses a wide range of areas, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, green transportation, sustainable agriculture, waste management and recycling, and water conservation, among others. The importance of clean technology cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in addressing some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, water scarcity, and air pollution.

The Tyre Collective, which is a clean-tech company founded in 2020 by Hanson, Hugo and Siobhan with a vision to reduce their impact on the environment.

What began as a master’s project at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, now brings people across disciplines and industries together to tackle the complex problem of tyre wear.

Sources:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17201-9

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abd6951

https://www.cdc.gov/air/particulate_matter.html

https://www.insiderintelligence.com/insights/last-mile-delivery-shipping-explained/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email [email protected] with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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