Podcast
Sustainably Circular
Hosted by Andy Straisfeld · EN
You are listening to the Sustainably Circular Podcast. This show is dedicated to the circular economy and how with a few key changes, you can help create a more sustainable world. No scare tactics, no shame! If we are going to do this we need everyone actively engaged, onboard, and including you.
Your host is no other than Andy Straisfield, who is the coFounder and Partner at MEA Health, Canada's First Stop For PPE Recycling. You are here for one thing: to better understand the circular economy and your role in it.
Every episode, we will dive into the key issues around sustainability and the circular economy so that you can lead others in this new sustainable world.
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Angie Ringler | Going Plastic Free
Jun 10, 202200:33:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy Straisfeld talks to Angie Ringler, host of the Grateful Redhead Podcast and owner and founder of Tangie LLC. Angie is a successful entrepreneur whose main focus is on making natural, plastic-free household cleaning and personal care products.You'll learn about Angie's entrepreneurial journey and the businesses she founded along the way.You'll discover the free organizations Angie reached out to find solutions in cleaning products.You'll discover how Angie reformulated her packaging of cleaning products to eliminate plastic waste.You'll learn about Angie's most recent major accomplishment.You'll discover Angie's efforts to make her products more convenient.You don't want to miss this!What You'll Learn in this Show:What inspired Angie to create Tangie? Why you need to be aligned with yourself and your business. How Angie's organization intends to support small businesses.And so much more…Resources:Andy Straisfeld LinkedInAngie Ringler LinkedInAndy's email: info@sustainablycircular.cawastefreeproducts.com Going Plastic-Free Room to Room (book) - wastefreepledge.com
Transcribe →Making Strides Towards A Green Economy
Jun 7, 202200:17:55Tap to summarizeIn today's episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy recaps previous episodes while responding to comments and emails from listeners.Andy mentions Bea Johnson's book "Zero Waste Home" and how zero waste does not always mean recycling.You will discover why recycling has a bad reputation.You will learn how oil prices affect recycling. Andy will reveal the types of guests to expect in future episodes. Join Andy as he dives into a fascinating discussion about how the circular economy creates sustainability. What You Will Learn in this Show:The positive and negative aspects of the Plastic Recycling Conference in Washington, DC.The different grades of plastic. What the Sustainably Circular podcast stands for. And so much more…Resources:Andy Straisfeld LinkedInAndy’s email: info@sustainablycircular.caBook Zero Waste Home...
Transcribe →Sydney Vernier and David Lee | How Young People Can Play a Bigger Role in Recycling
Jun 7, 202200:28:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast, Andy Straisfeld talks to Sydney Vernier and David Lee. Both are high school students as well as enthusiastic environmentalists who are on the front line of reducing the impact PPEs and facemasks are having on the environment. Andy also makes mentions the CBC News Radio national segment on box recycling and how you can take part in our survey about 'paying for recycling.'You'll learn about Sydney and David's progress in promoting their mask recycling program in their local communities and across schools in the USA.You'll discover what the bigger challenge is: People just don't want to recycle, or they simply don't know how to?You'll learn how Sydney and David navigate the obstacles they've faced along the way.You'll discover why there's still reason to optimistic about the future of recycling and climate change. It's not all doom and gloom.You don't want to miss this!What You'll Learn in this Show:What motivated Sydney and David to start a social enterprise for recycling masks.Ways the young generation can have a more significant impact when it comes to recycling and environmental conservationSome of the main factors that inhibit people's willingness to recycle and how to overcome these limitations. Is raising social awareness on climate change really enough?And so much more…Resources:Andy Straisfeld LinkedInEmail: survey@sustainablycircular.ca
Transcribe →Welcome To The Sustainably Circular Podcast
Jun 4, 202200:13:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to the first-ever episode of the Sustainably Circular podcast.In this episode, the host, Andy Straisfeld, discusses his passion for sustainability and the circular economy and why he decided to start this show. Andy is a Strategist and Partner at Lifecycle Revive. As he shares his story, Andy will talk about his career path and how it's put him in the unique position to offer great value through this podcast.He will also discuss the Sustainably Circular podcast and how a circular economy can make a huge difference.You will discover how this show can empower you to do more to reduce your impact on the environment.Andy will reveal the kinds of guests expected to feature in upcoming episodes.Join Andy as he dives into a great discussion about key issues concerning sustainability and the circular economy.Enjoy! What You Will Learn in this Show:The key defining attributes of the show and why you'll get hooked pretty quickly.The podcast structure Andy will adopt for the interviews with podcast guests.The type of content listeners can look forward to and how they can interact more with the show.And so much more…Resources:Andy Straisfeld LinkedInAndy's email: info@sustainablycircular.ca
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