National Geographic Expedition Scientist’s Shocking Research on Plastic Pollution
She has investigated plastic pollution all over the the world, from the Ganges River to Mount Everest. We speak about her incredible research results and how we can tackle this issue, on both an individual and industry level. In the episode: What does the research tell us? Why plastic might not be the evil […]
The Danger of Sustainability Bubbles and How to Fix Them
Organizations often struggle with effectively communicating the urgency and underlying motives behind their sustainable developments to employees. But, why is that? One of the factors that decrease the successful implementation of sustainability- is that top management often perceives sustainability to be something too academic or high-level for other employees to understand. So- they keep […]
How Moxba-Metrex warms up the metal sector to recycling
Turning waste into valuable resources Founded in 1974, Moxba-Metrex is a global specialist in recycling used catalysts* and material residues that contain metals- into new secondary materials. * A catalyst is a substance that speeds up chemical reactions. Examples of catalysts are; Molybdenum, Nickel, Cobalt, Platinum, etc. How does Moxba-Metrex’s recycling work? 1. They collect […]
Yumeko CEO Rob van den Dool on the Future of the Textile Industry
The textile industry is one of the worlds big polluters. The good news is there are companies out there looking for solutions. As founder & CEO of Dutch bedding company Yumeko- our guest Rob van den Dool wants to revolutionize the textile industry. And share his advice with you. In this episode? What are the […]
How To Sell Sustainability: Collaborating With Marketing & Sales
You measured your environmental footprint. Improved your products or services. But without customer buy-in- your sustainability efforts won’t achieve the financial returns vital to business success. To turn sustainable improvements into a business. You need to know exactly how your environmental benefits- benefit your customer. And to do so, sustainability, marketing & sales need to […]
The Danger Of Doing Sustainable Without Data: A Practical Example
It happens more often than you think. Companies claim to be sustainable- just because they perceive certain actions as sustainable. Often this goes together with actions that look good to external stakeholders. But- how do you know if what you are doing is actually making your company more sustainable? Making decisions based on…what? The principle […]
Carbon Tunnel Vision: Are You Excluding Crucial Environmental Data?
Carbon footprints often make up the largest impact hotspot in a company’s operations. And greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are THE term that is linked to the climate crisis. But, our ecosystems are made up of many different factors that all support each other as a cohesive whole. And- the same goes for the impact your […]
What’s an Environmental Profit & Loss Account? And How Do Companies Use It?
Environmental Profit & Loss Accounting- in short EP&L, is a great method for measuring and quantifying the environmental impact of an organization’s activities. Sports brand Puma was the first company to create and publish an EP&L report on its environmental footprint back in 2011. Since then, the recognition and need for environmental transparency and accountability […]
Does ‘Biobased’ Always Mean ‘More Sustainable’?
Biobased materials are either completely or partly made from natural materials, they are renewable, and they even absorb CO2. “Natural” materials sound more sustainable. But is that really the case? Is biobased really better for the environment? First: what does ‘biobased’ actually mean? ‘Biobased’ specifies the source of materials. It refers to materials that are […]
How Activity-Based Footprinting Solves the Complexity of LCA’s
‘An LCA is a complex analysis’ Life Cycle Assessments* (LCA) are, by nature, extensive pieces of research. Only trained experts can create reliable assessments that go to the bottom of complex processes and value chains. At least, that’s the common perception. *An LCA is a scientific analysis of the impact one object or process has […]
