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This is the Kind Community Show, where we share stories of kind leaders building a kinder, healthier and more sustainable future. We demonstrate how collaboration can help make the sustainable attainable and accessible. Kind.Community is a platform to co-create a sustainable future. Have something to share? We would love to hear from you. Apply via our website. www.kind.community
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🚀 Today's conversation is all about the power of buy-now, get later and how this smart strategy is drastically reducing surplus in the consumer world. We're going to unpack how Flare is leading this charge, transforming the way we think about and engage with our purchases. 🌍 We'll explore the ripple effects of buy-now, get later – how it helps in a…
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Are you looking to refresh your wardrobe? Perhaps you're looking at starting a sustainable fashion brand. In this episode, Daisy, the founder of Loom, shares her journey from concept to reality. We cover many aspects of her journey including; 👗 Business Model Insights 👥 First Customers 🪦 Shutting down her first startup This episode was recorded in …
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🌱 Discover Batch LDN: The Future of Sustainable Suits! 🌱 In this exclusive interview, dive deep into the journey of Julian & Sam, the dynamic duo behind the groundbreaking sustainable suit brand, Batch LDN. As the fashion world grapples with waste and environmental concerns, these pioneers are leading a revolution. 💼 Why choose Batch LDN? From thei…
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On today’s episode we have John Pritchard , the Founder of Pala - an eyewear brand built on keeping our impact on the planet low, and our impact on people high. Pala delivers lasting change, empowerment and opportunity through funding eyecare projects across Africa whilst creating sustainable sunglasses to help you get the best out of the natural w…
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On today’s episode, we have Svanika Balasubramanian, co-founder and CEO of rePurpose Global, the catalyst for purposeful people and companies wishing to manage their plastic footprint, helping to finance the innovators driving change for the future of our planet. Today we’ll be getting to know Svanika, her story so far, what rePurpose represents, a…
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On today’s episode,we have 2 powerhouse female founders - Sally Giblin and Helen Hill. Sally Giblin is an Eco Founder, Climate Reality Leader, and Environmentalist. She’s spreading the word about environmental action through writing for media publications such as Climate Conscious, Pebble Magazine, and The Grace Tales, and speaking at events such a…
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In this episode, we have Jennifer Rooney, director of The Wellbeing Tortoise - the inclusive platform hosting and providing training sessions, educational talks, and consultancy focused on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. In the episode, we got to know Jennifer and her connection to sustainability, the importance of connect…
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On this incredibly grounding episode, we spoke with Dominique Sinagra, founder of The Village Charity and Journey to the Village, the beginning of what aspires to become a global community built on human potential, hope, and kindness; all modelled off village commonalities. We spoke about the formation of this charity and social enterprise, its rel…
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On today’s episode, we have Ryan Shannon, managing director at BAM Bamboo Clothing. With a vast background in business and marketing, Ryan has pivoted from building his own agency, to leading what he believes could become the most recognisable sustainable activewear brand. Let’s dive in and learn more about BAM, its origins, and Ryan’s own relation…
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On today’s episode we have Sam Naef, founder and CEO of The Climate App, a behavioural change powerhouse in the palm of your hands. Today we’ll be getting to know Sam, his motivations, and how The Climate App can translate positive peer pressure into positive climate action. The Climate App is creating a movement. It is very much a facilitator of c…
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On today’s episode we have Jacob Wedderburn-Day, co-founder of impact calculator and all-round climate motivator Treepoints. Empowering those with information about their impact, Treepoints is making it easy to offset your yearly carbon footprint in a simple subscription package. We love it. Today we’ll be getting to know Jacob, his motivations, Tr…
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On today’s episode we have Leone Baron, founder of sustainable innovation platform Following the Footprints. Armed with the belief that sustainability strategies shouldn’t be left in the dark, Leone is highlighting planet-positive businesses and sharing them with her growing community. We’ll be getting to know Leone, her motivations, and her journe…
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On today’s episode… Wave goodbye to expensive, unsustainable swimwear. Making (or should we say catching) waves in the fashion industry, Juliet Shepherd, founder of ULU Swim and Surf wants to change the way we shop for the Sea. We’ll be getting to know Juliet, her journey from passion to entrepreneurship and learning about her relationship to clima…
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Today’s guest needs no introduction. But if you’ve been living under a rock...Isaias Hernandez AKA Queer Brown Vegan is an Environmental Educator, writer and the cocreator of Alluvia Magazine. Today we’ll be getting to know Isaias, hearing his story and exploring the lesser-known parts of climate-positivity. Let’s discuss! Support the show Support …
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Safia Qureshi is an award-winning Architect, designer and educator. Born in London, she launched Studio [D] Tale in 2015 to build projects with high social and environmental impact. She then incubated and launched Club Zero (previously CupClub) in 2018 - a returnable and reusable packaging system for food and beverages. With the global problem arou…
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On today’s episode, we have Alita Fabiano, communications specialist, and advocate for inclusive change-making based in Ottawa, Canada. Alita lost her hearing at 19 years of age. She’s since made it her mission to encourage, promote and represent inclusive growth so that those belonging to underrepresented communities are given the opportunity to f…
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In this episode, we have Jojo Sureh, founder of Cook to Care. Cook to Care is a fast-growing community of volunteers, founded in March 2020. While initially intended to support vulnerable neighbours throughout the first Covid-19 lockdown, it has since grown into a team of 35 volunteer cooks and couriers. Hungry for change, Jojo has now expanded to …
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In this episode we have Nohelia Rambal, social entrepreneur and founder of Goodfind, the sustainable brand directory. Goodfind aims to ease the connection of shoppers and ethical businesses. There are plenty of brands out there doing good things, and Nohelia has made the process of alternative shopping an accessible and, most importantly, useful jo…
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On today’s episode, we have Tyla Lockwood, a sustainable advocate, speaker, educator, and podcast host, based in Australia. Tyla’s goal is to share with the world that living your best life doesn’t need to come at the cost of the planet. She is the host and founder of The Unlock Earth Podcast where she combines recent research, special guests, and …
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Geraldine, founder of Refarm'd, is helping dairy-farmers switch to plant milk production, transforming their lands into animal sanctuaries. After travelling the globe with her family, and studying management & business in the hospitality industry in France, Geraldine found her passion for animal well-being. She's providing the opportunities to end …
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In today’s episode, we have Alice Ojeda, founder of Authentic House, an eco-friendly subscription box and online shop for sustainable home and self-care supplies. Equipped with plenty of experience in the world of marketing and digital innovation, in 2018 Alice founded Authentic House to be the home of sustainable living. The business hosts domesti…
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We were joined on The #kindcommunityshow today by Chris Desai, the found of The Vayu Foundation and UOceans. Chris shares his journey from creating an organic sustainable and ethical fashion apparel brand named Vayyu to setting The UOcean Project that aims to remove #1BILLIONKILOS of marine plastic by 2030. We spoke about; 🌱 Chris's commitment to c…
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In this episode, we have the founder of Clever Carbon, Michelle Li. Clever Carbon aims to leverage consumer voices, raise carbon footprint literacy, and build a world where everyone can make informed, indeed, ‘clever’ carbon decisions. Their site, packed with engaging visuals and interactivity, jollily hides what is in fact a deeply powerful soluti…
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Tess is a purpose-driven founder whose skincare range is zero-waste, vegan and organic. Growing up in Ireland, Tess spent time admiring the dramatic shores of Galway and Clare, stretching across the Wild Atlantic Way. Her experiences here no doubt inspired the connection and distinctive bonds she draws between land, sea, and people. - indeed, how n…
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Plastics and toxins from cleaning products are polluting Earth’s waterways. The social consequences of long-term unemployment, particularly on marginalised groups, is having adverse effects on the quality of later life. Now there’s an answer to both. bide is your natural, people-driven choice for cleaning products. Their handmade utensils are built…
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This week we’re in conversation with Frank Eribo of Loci and co-founder of Butterfly Twists. Vegan footwear. It’s as good as it sounds. Loci is taking those small steps that lead to giant leaps forward in sustainable, ethical fashion. By achieving that tricky balance between accessible luxury and sustainability, their recycled foam and cork sneaker…
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Wait! Before you put the kettle on. Did you know British households waste a total of £68 million each year when boiling their kettles! It begs the question; how high is this number now, confined as we are to our homes, in close proximity to tea? We sat down with Wachtang Budagaschwili, co-founder of Heatle. Health is a Berlin-based sustainable kett…
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Did you know that around 300 billion plastic bottles produced every year? With around 75% of them not being recycled! A one litre PET bottle uses 162g of oil (producing CO2 emissions equivalent to driving a car for 1km) and 7 litres of water to produce and can take over 450 years to degrade. In today’s episode you’ll hear our conversation with Sukh…
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Did you know that around 120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the global cosmetics industry? Much of this isn’t recyclable. The Recycle Now campaign points to its statistics, which show that while 90% of packaging is recycled in our kitchens, only 50% is being recycled in the bathroom. In today’s episode, you’ll hear our conver…
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Do you ever look at your household cleaning essentials and think – not only are these products killing my household esthetic but more importantly, how damaging they are to the planet? In today’s episode, you’ll hear our conversation with Laura Harnett, a woman who can truly do it all. Laura is a sustainable business founder, a board advisor, and an…
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Have you ever wanted to understand more about the ingredients in your skincare products? Ever found yourself stuck making a decision on whether to choose organic or non-organic skincare products? In today’s episode, you’ll hear our conversation with husband and wife duo Kirstie and Luke Sherriff, founders of skincare brands, Pinks Boutique, and mor…
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Did you know over 7 million tons of food is thrown away each year? Some of which are still in perfect condition. That's about 1/3 of all food produced is wasted. Jenny Costa the founder of Rubies in the Rubble joins us to talk about how wasting food feeds climate change. Rubies in the Rubble make award-winning condiments that are packed with flavou…
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Today I’m joined by 4th generation organic farmer Oliver Surman of Pegoty Hedge. Pegoty Hedge is a mixed organic farm and since 2008 Pegoty Hedge started producing small-batch organic prepared meals packaged in recycled and recyclable packaging. As farmers, they understand how important the land is to their livelihood and the populations so they ma…
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Did you know that most of today’s beds and mattresses are derived from carcinogenic and toxic chemicals? Did you know the majority of mattresses aren’t recycled? All alarming statistics when you consider that the average person usually spends around a third of their life in bed and goes through 9 beds in their lifetime! In today’s episode, you’ll h…
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Today you’ll hear my conversation with the founder of Cotswold Fayre, Paul Hargreaves. Cotswold Fayre supports independent retailers across the UK source top quality food and drink brands and in doing so improving their efficiency and lowering their carbon footprints. Cotswold Fayre started back in 1999 as a small distribution hub for niche artisan…
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In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with one of the three founders of Freestar, Eddy Dallas. Freestar is a bold and flavourful alcohol-free beer and is the first ever B Corp certified alcohol free beer brand in the world. When developing Freestar, Dallas and his co-founders Felix & Charlie chose to go against the trend of big breweries who…
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Episode 12 of the Kind Community Show with film producer and plastic pollution campaigner, Jo Ruxton. Jo began her work in marine conservation back in 1990 when she joined WWF in Hong Kong to begin their Marine Conservation Programme During her time at WWF, she was instrumental in bringing in new legislation and setting up four Marine Protected Are…
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On the show this week we are joined by Unplugged founder, Hector Hughes. Unplugged is a startup project that build and rents remote cabins to guests who need a break from the digital world; unplugging themselves from phones, tablets, laptops and any other technological products, allowing them to rest, recharge and refocus. Would you like to be our …
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On the show this week we have Dr Johannes Luschitz and Patrick Nennewitz, founders of the innovative, german engineered compostable bin called Kalea. Read more about their story here : https://www.mykalea.de/ Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mykalea/kalea-turns-kitchen-waste-into-real-compost-in-only-48h/ Soul Bottles (Patrick) ht…
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On the show this week, we speak to business developer Sarah Lim, working for the leading compostable coffee pod company, HALO. Here is what you need to do RIGHT NOW. Step #1 - Click here to subscribe on iTunes to the KIND COMMUNITY PODCAST! Step #2 - Listen to the latest episodes, and then PLEASE rate and leave a review! (NOTE: I will be picking ON…
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On the show this week, we speak to the conscious wardrobe stylist, Carol Hanson. Carol is actively campaigning and educating women to be more clothing conscious, educating women the benefits of recycling fast fashion and up-cycling old clothing. Here is what you need to do RIGHT NOW. Step #1 - Click here to subscribe on iTunes to the KIND COMMUNITY…
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On the show this week, we are joined by Ashleigh & Jordan DePass, canadian based company, STUNN Collective producing all natural and sustainable supplements, vitamins and minerals for your skin. Here is what you need to do RIGHT NOW. Step #1 - Click here to subscribe on iTunes to the KIND COMMUNITY PODCAST! Step #2 - Listen to the latest episodes, …
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On the show this week, we are joined by Lydia McCarthy-Keen, a UK expert in luxury lab-grown diamonds. Lydia unites true luxury with absolute sustainability. We discussed: The impact of outdated mining practices Changing the way smart people buy diamonds The role each of us has towards a sustainable future, and so much more Here is what you need to…
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Reducing food waste by extending the life of fruit and veg - Produce Mate - Dagan Kay Did you know that UK households waste an average of £700 per year on food waste? In addition, did you know that 40% of all food produced in the USA is sent directly to landfill? This is a HUGE waste of resources and a major contributor to global pollution. On the …
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In the fourth episode, we are joined by Deanna Cook, founder of LIYA Collective. LIYA Collective is a range of sustainable minimalist accessories for the modern era. In this episode, Deanna and I discuss: How her love for travel exposed her to sustainability innovations. Social Enterprises and the movement of putting sustainability at the core of b…
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In the third episode of The KIND Co. Sustainability Podcast we are joined by Serena Sabala Co-Founder of Whole Shift Wellness. In this episode, Serena and I discuss: Shifting to a more sustainable lifestyle. How she is super excited about the crossover of wellness and sustainability And so much more... To learn more about Serena please visit https:…
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In the second episode of The KIND Co. Sustainability Podcast, we are joined by Author, Speaker and Environmentalist, Twyla Dell, Ph.D. Twyla believes by eliminating the use of gasoline we can reverse the effects of global warming in 10 years. Since 1990 Twyla has offered environmental education programs to business and community leaders, teachers a…
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In Episode 1 of The KIND Co. Sustainability Podcast, we have Bilal Bhatti, Founder and CEO of PaperTale. The fashion industry is the second-largest polluter to our planet. PaperTale is set to disrupt this stat by providing consumers with the technology to access information that one would never usually have access to. This includes full transparenc…
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