<![CDATA[the Cost Of Goods Sold]]>1ccfcad7-97b4-51ae-8486-cf81498f1ec1Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:05:47 +0000Captivate.fmJennifer Myers Chuahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/57d7defd-b70a-4f22-8703-89946b37bb31/title-card-final.jpgthe Cost Of Goods SoldJennifer Myers ChuaJennifer Myers ChuaCost of Goods Sold is a Podcast about the environmental and social costs of the things we buy. In each episode, we explore topics like sustainability, innovation, social entrepreneurship, the circular economy, conscious consumerism and how we all can effect change. Be inspired by thoughtful designers and responsible creators and curators using business to create positive impact. Listen in to hear the stories of those taking on the world’s biggest challenges and making meaningful contributions towards a better future. Hosted By Jennifer Myers Chua. Interested in sustainable practices, product design, recycled and biodegradable materials, and upcycling? Curious about living wages and fair-trade? This is the place for you to hear the stories of small business owners building carefully-curated retail shops, and brands built on inclusivity and giving back. New episodes every other Tuesday. Let’s learn how to do better, together. For transcripts and more information visit https://thecostofgoodssold.com/https://thecostofgoodssold.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-cost-of-goods-sold/nopodcastThe Carbon Almanac Origin Story, Idea to Project in 24 Hours and Coming Together in Community to Change Culture. With Seth Godin & Niki PapadopoulosThe Carbon Almanac Origin Story, Idea to Project in 24 Hours and Coming Together in Community to Change Culture. With Seth Godin & Niki PapadopoulosThis is a rebroadcast of an episode of the Carbon Alamanac Collective. A part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts.

Featuring Carbon Almanac Founder, Best-Selling Author and Culture Changer Seth Godin & Portfolio Editor in Chief Niki Papadopoulos.

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Seth and Niki to explore the spark behind The Carbon Almanac. Seth shares why he started this, where the idea came from, what he accomplished in 24 hours and how he chose the Almanac format for the book. We learn from Niki about her role in the Almanac and how this project is different from others that she has worked on.

The conversation explores the early phase of writing the book as well as the establishment of the Almanac community. Seth dives into how the community has evolved and both Niki and Seth explain their most challenging moment so far. They share the personal impact this project has had on them and where they hope the project will be in a year from now while reminding us that it is not too late to join the Carbon Almanac project and create meaningful contributions.

]]>This is a rebroadcast of an episode of the Carbon Alamanac Collective. A part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts.

Featuring Carbon Almanac Founder, Best-Selling Author and Culture Changer Seth Godin & Portfolio Editor in Chief Niki Papadopoulos.

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Seth and Niki to explore the spark behind The Carbon Almanac. Seth shares why he started this, where the idea came from, what he accomplished in 24 hours and how he chose the Almanac format for the book. We learn from Niki about her role in the Almanac and how this project is different from others that she has worked on.

The conversation explores the early phase of writing the book as well as the establishment of the Almanac community. Seth dives into how the community has evolved and both Niki and Seth explain their most challenging moment so far. They share the personal impact this project has had on them and where they hope the project will be in a year from now while reminding us that it is not too late to join the Carbon Almanac project and create meaningful contributions.

]]>470e9a5a-863f-418a-a3e5-5de02ff3a54eTue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -050046:44falsebonusThis is a rebroadcast of an episode of the Carbon Alamanac Collective. A part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts. Featuring Carbon Almanac Founder, Best-Selling Author and Culture Changer Seth Godin & Portfolio Editor in Chief Niki Papadopoulos. In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Seth and Niki to explore the spark behind The Carbon Almanac. Seth shares why he started this, where the idea came from, what he accomplished in 24 hours and how he chose the Almanac format for the book. We learn from Niki about her role in the Almanac and how this project is different from others that she has worked on. The conversation explores the early phase of writing the book as well as the establishment of the Almanac community. Seth dives into how the community has evolved and both Niki and Seth explain their most challenging moment so far. They share the personal impact this project has had on them and where they hope the project will be in a year from now while reminding us that it is not too late to join the Carbon Almanac project and create meaningful contributions.Jennifer Myers ChuaRebroadcast: B Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade ImpactRebroadcast: B Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade ImpactHello Everyone! To celebrate the Cost Of Goods Sold's first birthday, we are rebroadcasting the most popular episode of the last year. It's not a surprise why this one has the most downloads. Brianna and Kristy are generous, knowledgable and share a lot of useful information for Impact businesses and businesses wanting to explore B Corp certification, they also give a lot of insight into greenwashing, green blushing and what you should look for when looking to support "conscious" brands. If you missed this one the first time, it's definitely worth a listen. On to year two!

For a transcript of this episode, visit thecostofgoodssold.com

In today's episode, we chat with Brianna Brown and Kristy O’Leary from Decade Impact. We learn what led each of them to work with purpose-based business, We learn why our actions in the next decade are so critical to the future of our planet, we hear all about what Bcorp is, why businesses become benefit corporations, why green blushing can be as big of an issue as greenwashing, and what to look out for if you are a consumer looking to create impact. By supporting brands committed to social, environmental, and economic change. 

If you want to Learn more about Kristy, Brianna and how they are Helping brands create a better world with Decade impact visit www.decadeimpact.com Looking to learn more about how they can support your impact business with future-focused design thinking, or are interested in the Getting to 80 program that uses the Bcorp framework? You can connect with them on instagram.com/decadeimpactLook for Brianna and Kristy on Linked In where they are actively contributing to the conversation surrounding how brands can create impact. 

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For a transcript of this episode, visit thecostofgoodssold.com

In today's episode, we chat with Brianna Brown and Kristy O’Leary from Decade Impact. We learn what led each of them to work with purpose-based business, We learn why our actions in the next decade are so critical to the future of our planet, we hear all about what Bcorp is, why businesses become benefit corporations, why green blushing can be as big of an issue as greenwashing, and what to look out for if you are a consumer looking to create impact. By supporting brands committed to social, environmental, and economic change. 

If you want to Learn more about Kristy, Brianna and how they are Helping brands create a better world with Decade impact visit www.decadeimpact.com Looking to learn more about how they can support your impact business with future-focused design thinking, or are interested in the Getting to 80 program that uses the Bcorp framework? You can connect with them on instagram.com/decadeimpactLook for Brianna and Kristy on Linked In where they are actively contributing to the conversation surrounding how brands can create impact. 

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]]>c778857e-6112-4b8e-a609-66e97b60647dTue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 -050051:57falsebonusTo celebrate the Cost Of Goods Sold's first birthday, we are rebroadcasting the most popular episode of the last year. It's not a surprise why this one has the most downloads. Brianna and Kristy are generous, knowledgable and share a lot of useful information for Impact businesses and businesses wanting to explore B Corp certification, they also give a lot of insight into greenwashing, green blushing and what you should look for when looking to support "conscious" brands. If you missed this one the first time, it's definitely worth a listen. On to year two! For a transcript of this episode, visit thecostofgoodssold.comJennifer Myers ChuaPreventing Plastic Pollution, Companies Upcycling Ocean-Bound Plastics & Supporting Informal Waste Workers in Developing Countries with NextWave's Kendall GlauberPreventing Plastic Pollution, Companies Upcycling Ocean-Bound Plastics & Supporting Informal Waste Workers in Developing Countries with NextWave's Kendall GlauberKendall Glauber from Lonely Whale and the NextWave Plastics Consortium went from summers in Southern California to the non-profit world, keeping plastic waste from entering the ocean. In this episode, we learn how her efforts through Lonely Whale are helping to drive recycling systems change and how NextWave’s member companies are using ocean-bound plastics to create new goods. We discover the impact of ocean-bound plastics and explore how informal workers in developing countries are a critical part of the system, and why waste is being mismanaged. And learn how multinational corporations and small businesses can help prevent plastics from polluting our oceans and how the circular economy supports social change. 

If you want to learn more about Nextwave, the member companies and how they are making waves by choosing ocean-bound plastics visit https://www.nextwaveplastics.org. You can follow along with Nextwave on their mission to keep plastic in the economy and out of the ocean on Twitter at nxtwaveplastics. Want to support Lonely Whale as a business? 1% for the planet members, you can find them listed as a non-profit, and they are always looking for new brands to join NextWave’s consortium.

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NextWave Plastics

Lonely Whale

Forbes: The People Who Collect Most Ocean-Bound Plastic For Recycling Are Getting A Hand Up From A Group Of Companies And Brands

Marine pollution. Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean

UN ocean treaty is ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to protect the high seas

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]]>Kendall Glauber from Lonely Whale and the NextWave Plastics Consortium went from summers in Southern California to the non-profit world, keeping plastic waste from entering the ocean. In this episode, we learn how her efforts through Lonely Whale are helping to drive recycling systems change and how NextWave’s member companies are using ocean-bound plastics to create new goods. We discover the impact of ocean-bound plastics and explore how informal workers in developing countries are a critical part of the system, and why waste is being mismanaged. And learn how multinational corporations and small businesses can help prevent plastics from polluting our oceans and how the circular economy supports social change. 

If you want to learn more about Nextwave, the member companies and how they are making waves by choosing ocean-bound plastics visit https://www.nextwaveplastics.org. You can follow along with Nextwave on their mission to keep plastic in the economy and out of the ocean on Twitter at nxtwaveplastics. Want to support Lonely Whale as a business? 1% for the planet members, you can find them listed as a non-profit, and they are always looking for new brands to join NextWave’s consortium.

Links from this episode:

NextWave Plastics

Lonely Whale

Forbes: The People Who Collect Most Ocean-Bound Plastic For Recycling Are Getting A Hand Up From A Group Of Companies And Brands

Marine pollution. Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean

UN ocean treaty is ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to protect the high seas

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]]>c0b17ec5-97ee-4daa-8c03-24119c5ec264Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -050047:19falsefull1261261Kendall Glauber from Lonely Whale and the NextWave Plastics Consortium went from summers in Southern California to the non-profit world, keeping plastic waste from entering the ocean. In this episode, we learn how her efforts through Lonely Whale are helping to drive recycling systems change and how NextWave’s member companies are using ocean-bound plastics to create new goods. We discover the impact of ocean-bound plastics and explore how informal workers in developing countries are a critical part of the system, and why waste is being mismanaged. And learn how multinational corporations and small businesses can help prevent plastics from polluting our oceans and how the circular economy supports social change.Jennifer Myers ChuaPackage-Free Retail, Community Building & Post-Pandemic Shifts to Zero Waste Living with The Tare Shop's Kate PeplerPackage-Free Retail, Community Building & Post-Pandemic Shifts to Zero Waste Living with The Tare Shop's Kate PeplerKate Pepler from the Tare Shop was feeling overwhelmed with the doom and gloom narrative of our earth’s health and decided to do something about it. In this episode, we learn how Kate’s lifelong relationship with the water and a move to a coastal town influenced how she sees the world. We discover how Kate’s passions including sailing and environmental education and community building led her to entrepreneurship, we chat about why Kate decided to open a package-free store and cafe,  how shopping habits are shifting, why reducing plastic pollution is so important to her, how we can influence the world around us by choosing to support and shop mindfully, and how the interest in reducing waste, and a strong community focus had led to the Tare Shops success.

If you want to learn more about Kate, package free living and to shop her carefully curated collection of low waste goods, visit https://thetareshop.com/. Looking to learn more about zero-waste? And the steps you can take to reduce plastic in your life? There is a lot of tips and resources in Kate’s blog. If you want to follow along with Kate on her mission to make package-free living accessible on Instagram at thetareshop

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]]>Kate Pepler from the Tare Shop was feeling overwhelmed with the doom and gloom narrative of our earth’s health and decided to do something about it. In this episode, we learn how Kate’s lifelong relationship with the water and a move to a coastal town influenced how she sees the world. We discover how Kate’s passions including sailing and environmental education and community building led her to entrepreneurship, we chat about why Kate decided to open a package-free store and cafe,  how shopping habits are shifting, why reducing plastic pollution is so important to her, how we can influence the world around us by choosing to support and shop mindfully, and how the interest in reducing waste, and a strong community focus had led to the Tare Shops success.

If you want to learn more about Kate, package free living and to shop her carefully curated collection of low waste goods, visit https://thetareshop.com/. Looking to learn more about zero-waste? And the steps you can take to reduce plastic in your life? There is a lot of tips and resources in Kate’s blog. If you want to follow along with Kate on her mission to make package-free living accessible on Instagram at thetareshop

if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider taking the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It helps us spread the word about this project, and about brands that are truly making a difference. 

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]]>a0c31912-c4f5-4485-9aae-737097131815Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -050040:39falsefull1251251Kate Peppler from the Tare Shop was feeling overwhelmed with the doom and gloom narrative of our earth’s health and decided to do something about it. In this episode, we learn how Kate’s lifelong relationship with the water and a move to a coastal town influenced how she sees the world/. We discover how Kate’s passions including sailing and environmental education and community building led her to entrepreneurship, we chat about why Kate decided to open a package-free store and cafe, how shopping habits are shifting, why reducing plastic pollution is so important to her, how we can influence the world around us by choosing to support and shop mindfully, and how the interest in reducing waste, and a strong community focus had led to the Tare Shops success.Jennifer Myers ChuaEmotional Well-Being, Accessibility, Outreach & Activism. Skateboarding as a Vehicle to Achieve Social Change with Yash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard ClubEmotional Well-Being, Accessibility, Outreach & Activism. Skateboarding as a Vehicle to Achieve Social Change with Yash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard ClubYash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard Club left a career in music behind to start a nonprofit focused on supporting youth. In this episode we learn why he's chosen to use skateboarding as a vehicle for social change. We discover how Impact's programming, empowers children and youth to develop healthy self-esteem, resilience and other necessary life skills on and off the ramps. We hear how Impact teaches so much more than skateboarding. How their focus on accessibility, outreach and activism allows kids of all abilities and backgrounds to become skateboarders and champions for equality.

If you want to learn more about Yash, Impact Skateboard Club's, programming, or to send a kid to skate camp visit www.impactskateclub.com. Have an empty warehouse in central Toronto? Or a lead on a suitable space for indoor programming? Impact would love to hear from you. You can follow along with Yash on his mission to help kids learn more about emotional wellbeing and social skills through skateboarding and social action. On Instagram @impactskateclub.

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]]>Yash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard Club left a career in music behind to start a nonprofit focused on supporting youth. In this episode we learn why he's chosen to use skateboarding as a vehicle for social change. We discover how Impact's programming, empowers children and youth to develop healthy self-esteem, resilience and other necessary life skills on and off the ramps. We hear how Impact teaches so much more than skateboarding. How their focus on accessibility, outreach and activism allows kids of all abilities and backgrounds to become skateboarders and champions for equality.

If you want to learn more about Yash, Impact Skateboard Club's, programming, or to send a kid to skate camp visit www.impactskateclub.com. Have an empty warehouse in central Toronto? Or a lead on a suitable space for indoor programming? Impact would love to hear from you. You can follow along with Yash on his mission to help kids learn more about emotional wellbeing and social skills through skateboarding and social action. On Instagram @impactskateclub.

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]]>54789091-1c3b-4a9e-8322-8de7b9118eabTue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -050046:07truefull1241241Yash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard Club left a career in music behind to start a nonprofit focused on supporting youth. In this episode we learn why he's chosen to use skateboarding as a vehicle for social change. We discover how Impact's programming, empowers children and youth to develop healthy self-esteem, resilience and other necessary life skills on and off the ramps. We hear how Impact teaches so much more than skateboarding. How their focus on accessibility, outreach and activism allows kids of all abilities and backgrounds to become skateboarders and champions for equality. If you want to learn more about Yash, Impact Skateboard Club's, programming, or to send a kid to skate camp visit www.impactskateclub.com. Have an empty warehouse in central Toronto? Or a lead on a suitable space for indoor programming? Impact would love to hear from you. You can follow along with Yash on his mission to help kids learn more about emotional wellbeing and social skills through skateboarding and social action. On Instagram @impactskateclub. if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider taking the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It helps us spread the word about this project, and about brands that are truly making a difference. This episode is brought to you by Hip Mommies, carefully curated wholesale merchandise for modern retail. If you want to stock your shelves with brands that are socially responsible and sustainable, or if you want to be a part of the collection that is delighting Canadian retail, visit hipmommies.ca.Jennifer Myers ChuaLuxury Candles with Purpose. Giving Light, Love and Access to Clean Drinking Water to Someone in Need with Janey Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of LightLuxury Candles with Purpose. Giving Light, Love and Access to Clean Drinking Water to Someone in Need with Janey Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of LightJaney Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of Light came together in the darkest part of the pandemic, with the goal to spread love and light throughout the world. In this episode we learn how the two explored the one-for-one model and other ways to give back, before settling on a partnership with GivePower. We discover why they chose luxury candles and why they went from pouring their own to partnering with a manufacturer in Montreal. We bring to light the unique challenges of launching a product in COVID times, learn what it means to be purpose- first. Hear what they learned about candle safety and funding for female-founded companies, and why after committing to bringing clean drinking water to 1 Million People, they feel so hopeful for the future. 

If you want to learn more about Janey, Shannon and how they’re Giving love through light—with a 1-for-1 approach visit www.pillarsoflight.co. Looking for that perfect gift? Their giveback model means that your purchase gives access to 5 years of clean drinking water to someone in need around the world. You can follow along with Janey and Shannon on their mission to spread light on Instagram @pillars_of_light.co

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]]>Janey Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of Light came together in the darkest part of the pandemic, with the goal to spread love and light throughout the world. In this episode we learn how the two explored the one-for-one model and other ways to give back, before settling on a partnership with GivePower. We discover why they chose luxury candles and why they went from pouring their own to partnering with a manufacturer in Montreal. We bring to light the unique challenges of launching a product in COVID times, learn what it means to be purpose- first. Hear what they learned about candle safety and funding for female-founded companies, and why after committing to bringing clean drinking water to 1 Million People, they feel so hopeful for the future. 

If you want to learn more about Janey, Shannon and how they’re Giving love through light—with a 1-for-1 approach visit www.pillarsoflight.co. Looking for that perfect gift? Their giveback model means that your purchase gives access to 5 years of clean drinking water to someone in need around the world. You can follow along with Janey and Shannon on their mission to spread light on Instagram @pillars_of_light.co

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Pillars of Light

GivePower

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]]>84983305-a8b6-41a0-b308-02a3b696d105Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -050043:25falsefull1231231Janey Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of Light came together in the darkest part of the pandemic, with the goal to spread love and light throughout the world. In this episode we learn how the two explored the one-for-one model and other ways to give back, before settling on a partnership with GivePower. We discover why they chose luxury candles and why they went from pouring their own to partnering with a manufacturer in Montreal. We bring to light the unique challenges of launching a product in COVID times, learn what it means to be purpose- first. Hear what they learned about candle safety and funding for female-founded companies, and why after committing to bringing clean drinking water to 1 Million People, they feel so hopeful for the future.Jennifer Myers ChuaRethinking Food Waste. Upcycling Imperfect Fruits, Vegetables and Otherwise Edible Scraps into Wholesome and Sustainable Snacks with Bruized’s Monique Chan.Rethinking Food Waste. Upcycling Imperfect Fruits, Vegetables and Otherwise Edible Scraps into Wholesome and Sustainable Snacks with Bruized’s Monique Chan.Monique Chan from Bruized takes scraps destined for the compost bin and creates delicious treats. In this episode, we learn how time spent in restaurant prep kitchens led Monique to look at food waste differently. And explore the economic and environmental costs of what gets thrown away. We discover how she sources imperfect ingredients that would otherwise be discarded from local groceries and farmer's market vendors. And upcycles these and to healthy plant-based snacks. We chat about how she feels about food insecurity and the need for systematic change. What shifts do we need to take to deal with waste, how she plans to grow her business with local hubs over distribution. And how she's hopeful that others will join in to find innovative ways to make our food systems more sustainable.

If you want to learn more about Monique and how she's embracing imperfect to make feel-good food for the planet and the people around us or order some of her delicious pulp crunch visit bruized.com. You can follow along with Monique on her mission to upcycle imperfect produce into wholesome eats on Instagram at @bruizedco

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Bruized

UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021

Where are grocers in the war on food waste? Canadian Grocer

Scrappy Cooking 'Tok

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]]>Monique Chan from Bruized takes scraps destined for the compost bin and creates delicious treats. In this episode, we learn how time spent in restaurant prep kitchens led Monique to look at food waste differently. And explore the economic and environmental costs of what gets thrown away. We discover how she sources imperfect ingredients that would otherwise be discarded from local groceries and farmer's market vendors. And upcycles these and to healthy plant-based snacks. We chat about how she feels about food insecurity and the need for systematic change. What shifts do we need to take to deal with waste, how she plans to grow her business with local hubs over distribution. And how she's hopeful that others will join in to find innovative ways to make our food systems more sustainable.

If you want to learn more about Monique and how she's embracing imperfect to make feel-good food for the planet and the people around us or order some of her delicious pulp crunch visit bruized.com. You can follow along with Monique on her mission to upcycle imperfect produce into wholesome eats on Instagram at @bruizedco

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Bruized

UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021

Where are grocers in the war on food waste? Canadian Grocer

Scrappy Cooking 'Tok

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]]>16e51b85-12ee-49bb-a3e9-1eff50b5a627Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -050039:14falsefull1221221Monique Chan from Bruized takes scraps destined for the compost bin and creates delicious treats. In this episode, we learn how time spent in restaurant prep kitchens led Monique to look at food waste differently. And explore the economic and environmental costs of what gets thrown away. We discover how she sources imperfect ingredients that would otherwise be discarded from local groceries and farmer's market vendors. And upcycles these and to healthy plant-based snacks. We chat about how she feels about food insecurity and the need for systematic change. What shifts do we need to take to deal with waste, how she plans to grow her business with local hubs over distribution. And how she's hopeful that others will join in to find innovative ways to make our food systems more sustainable. If you want to learn more about Monique and how she's embracing imperfect to make feel-good food for the planet and the people around us or order some of her delicious pulp crunch visit bruized.com. You can follow along with Monique on her mission to upcycle imperfect produce into wholesome eats on Instagram at @bruizedcoJennifer Myers ChuaCreating innovative and Developmentally-Focused Products for Baby/Toddler and the Realities of Counterfeits and Intellectual Property with ezpz’s Lindsey LaurainCreating innovative and Developmentally-Focused Products for Baby/Toddler and the Realities of Counterfeits and Intellectual Property with ezpz’s Lindsey LaurainLindsey Laurain from ezpz turned the toddler feeding space upside down with a  tip-proof all-in-one placemat and plate that suctions to the surface. In this episode, we learn how she’s created a mission-driven company that leads with innovation and input from pediatric experts, how an onslaught of copies and counterfeits of her products almost derailed her focus, how defending her intellectual property almost killed her business, and how she’s built a value-based business by focusing on the tiniest of bottom lines - meeting the developmental milestones of her customers.

If you want to learn more about Lindsey and her developmentally-focused products that make mealtime less about mess and more about fun visit ezpzfun.com. Have a little one in the home? The ezpz blog has a tonne of tips and strategies to help little one meet mealtime milestones. You can follow along with Lindsey on her mission to revolutionize how we feed children on Facebook or Instagram @ezpzfun.

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Cost Of Goods Sold e04 An Introduction: Rebuilding a Purposeful Business Based on Values with Hip Mommies’ Jennifer Myers Chua

The video that started it all: Introduction to ezpz Happy Mat

Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference in Today’s Parent.

Beware: Dangerous Counterfeit Toys for Your Baby Are Being Sold on Amazon. Inc Magazine

Ezpz’s Rebuy Program, Relove & Recycling Program in Canada

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]]>Lindsey Laurain from ezpz turned the toddler feeding space upside down with a  tip-proof all-in-one placemat and plate that suctions to the surface. In this episode, we learn how she’s created a mission-driven company that leads with innovation and input from pediatric experts, how an onslaught of copies and counterfeits of her products almost derailed her focus, how defending her intellectual property almost killed her business, and how she’s built a value-based business by focusing on the tiniest of bottom lines - meeting the developmental milestones of her customers.

If you want to learn more about Lindsey and her developmentally-focused products that make mealtime less about mess and more about fun visit ezpzfun.com. Have a little one in the home? The ezpz blog has a tonne of tips and strategies to help little one meet mealtime milestones. You can follow along with Lindsey on her mission to revolutionize how we feed children on Facebook or Instagram @ezpzfun.

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Cost Of Goods Sold e04 An Introduction: Rebuilding a Purposeful Business Based on Values with Hip Mommies’ Jennifer Myers Chua

The video that started it all: Introduction to ezpz Happy Mat

Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference in Today’s Parent.

Beware: Dangerous Counterfeit Toys for Your Baby Are Being Sold on Amazon. Inc Magazine

Ezpz’s Rebuy Program, Relove & Recycling Program in Canada

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]]>ee2275f9-d47e-4b43-a54b-64a45c1c7b9bTue, 08 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -050051:11falsefull1211211Lindsey Laurain from ezpz turned the toddler feeding space upside down with a tip-proof all-in-one placemat and plate that suctions to the surface. In this episode, we learn how she’s created a mission-driven company that leads with innovation and input from pediatric experts, how an onslaught of copies and counterfeits of her products almost derailed her focus, how defending her intellectual property almost killed her business, and how she’s built a value-based business by focusing on the tiniest of bottom lines - meeting the developmental milestones of her customers.Jennifer Myers ChuaEco-Conscious Practices, Sustainability and Inclusivity in Salons. Supporting the Community with Hairdressing with Alicia Lumsden from Queen's ShopEco-Conscious Practices, Sustainability and Inclusivity in Salons. Supporting the Community with Hairdressing with Alicia Lumsden from Queen's ShopAlicia Lumsden from Queen’s Shop Fine Hairdressing created a salon where sustainability and community could co-exist. In this episode, we learn what sustainable means in the hairdressing world, and how Alicia deals with the salon’s waste from hair clippings to water and packaging – and how her battle with environmental sensitivities influenced these decisions. We discover how she’s using the salon to help alleviate food insecurity in her neighbourhood, what she’s doing about gratuities and wages, and why Queen’s Shop is a model for what is possible. A salon with respect for the community and the environment.

If you want to learn more about Alicia and her sustainable and inclusive beauty salon visit Queen’sShopHair.com. In Toronto? Visit Queen’s Shop to enjoy an uplifting salon experience. No matter your age, gender, race, or orientation. You can follow along with Alicia on her mission to promote sustainability within the beauty space. At Instagram @queensshophair

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]]>Alicia Lumsden from Queen’s Shop Fine Hairdressing created a salon where sustainability and community could co-exist. In this episode, we learn what sustainable means in the hairdressing world, and how Alicia deals with the salon’s waste from hair clippings to water and packaging – and how her battle with environmental sensitivities influenced these decisions. We discover how she’s using the salon to help alleviate food insecurity in her neighbourhood, what she’s doing about gratuities and wages, and why Queen’s Shop is a model for what is possible. A salon with respect for the community and the environment.

If you want to learn more about Alicia and her sustainable and inclusive beauty salon visit Queen’sShopHair.com. In Toronto? Visit Queen’s Shop to enjoy an uplifting salon experience. No matter your age, gender, race, or orientation. You can follow along with Alicia on her mission to promote sustainability within the beauty space. At Instagram @queensshophair

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]]>40083613-b75b-41dc-910d-8e46d7ef8c5aTue, 21 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -050039:41falsefull1201201Alicia Lumsden from Queen’s Shop Fine Hairdressing created a salon where sustainability and community could co-exist. In this episode, we learn what sustainable means in the hairdressing world, and how Alicia deals with the salon’s waste from hair clippings to water and packaging – and how her battle with environmental sensitivities influenced these decisions. We discover how she’s using the salon to help alleviate food insecurity in her neighbourhood, what she’s doing about gratuities and wages, and why Queen’s Shop is a model for what is possible. A salon with respect for the community and the environment.Jennifer Myers ChuaPlant-Based For Pets and Creating Sustainable Dog Treats to Lower Your Dogs Carbon Pawprint with Bright Planet Pet’s Katherine EllisonPlant-Based For Pets and Creating Sustainable Dog Treats to Lower Your Dogs Carbon Pawprint with Bright Planet Pet’s Katherine EllisonConcerns about climate change led Katherine Ellison from Bright Planet Pet to look closely at the environmental impact of pet ownership and create a line of 100% plant-based dog treats that taste and smell like real meat. In this episode, we learn how consumer behaviour has shifted in the pet product space, chat about the humanization of pets and what this means for sustainability. And learn how you can make an impact in this area by sourcing alternative proteins or switching to plant-based treats. Which may help lower your pet's carbon pawprint.

If you want to learn more about Katherine and her 100% plant-based pet treats visit brightplanetpet.com. In Canada? These sustainable vegan allergy-friendly treats are in-store at your local Pet Valu. You can follow along with Katherine on her mission to save the earth together with your pet one treat at a time on Facebook or Instagram @brightplanetpet

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]]>Concerns about climate change led Katherine Ellison from Bright Planet Pet to look closely at the environmental impact of pet ownership and create a line of 100% plant-based dog treats that taste and smell like real meat. In this episode, we learn how consumer behaviour has shifted in the pet product space, chat about the humanization of pets and what this means for sustainability. And learn how you can make an impact in this area by sourcing alternative proteins or switching to plant-based treats. Which may help lower your pet's carbon pawprint.

If you want to learn more about Katherine and her 100% plant-based pet treats visit brightplanetpet.com. In Canada? These sustainable vegan allergy-friendly treats are in-store at your local Pet Valu. You can follow along with Katherine on her mission to save the earth together with your pet one treat at a time on Facebook or Instagram @brightplanetpet

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]]>5b79987e-a580-4f80-8f07-301ee1f0dfb1Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -050045:42falsefull1191191Concerns about climate change led Katherine Ellison from Bright Planet Pet to look closely at the environmental impact of pet ownership and create a line of 100% plant-based dog treats that taste and smell like real meat. In this episode, we learn how consumer behaviour has shifted in the pet product space, chat about the humanization of pets and what this means for sustainability. And learn how you can make an impact in this area by sourcing alternative proteins or switching to plant-based treats. Which may help lower your pet's carbon pawprint.Jennifer Myers ChuaGreen Your Holiday Season with Sustainable and Realistic Tips to Reduce Waste with Eco-Friendly Event's Romina KwongGreen Your Holiday Season with Sustainable and Realistic Tips to Reduce Waste with Eco-Friendly Event's Romina KwongRomina Kwong from Eco-Friendly Events was inspired to help event organizers and business owners with their green initiatives after being a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. In this episode, we discover from Romina what steps can be taken to make larger-scale events more environmentally friendly. We then learn how to realistically green your holiday season at home, with small actionable tips that won't take away from the joy of the occasion. We chat about where to buy gifts, how to wrap them and find eco-friendly alternatives for the biggest waste producers of your holiday gathering. We discuss the benefits of real versus artificial trees, talk about why you may want to skip balloons for New Year's Eve and help you reduce waste and environmental impact with practical and affordable swaps to help spread cheer, this year, sustainably.

Organizing an in-person gathering this year? Visit ecofriendlyevents.ca/links to download a free eco-friendly party planning guide to help you reduce waste and your environmental impact over and over again. If you want to learn more about Romina and her holistic, accessible and realistic approach to environmental sustainability, visit ecofriendlyevents.ca. You can follow along with Romina and catch her live on Instagram, on her mission to help event organizers and businesses be eco-friendly on Facebook or Instagram at ecofriendly.events.

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]]>Romina Kwong from Eco-Friendly Events was inspired to help event organizers and business owners with their green initiatives after being a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. In this episode, we discover from Romina what steps can be taken to make larger-scale events more environmentally friendly. We then learn how to realistically green your holiday season at home, with small actionable tips that won't take away from the joy of the occasion. We chat about where to buy gifts, how to wrap them and find eco-friendly alternatives for the biggest waste producers of your holiday gathering. We discuss the benefits of real versus artificial trees, talk about why you may want to skip balloons for New Year's Eve and help you reduce waste and environmental impact with practical and affordable swaps to help spread cheer, this year, sustainably.

Organizing an in-person gathering this year? Visit ecofriendlyevents.ca/links to download a free eco-friendly party planning guide to help you reduce waste and your environmental impact over and over again. If you want to learn more about Romina and her holistic, accessible and realistic approach to environmental sustainability, visit ecofriendlyevents.ca. You can follow along with Romina and catch her live on Instagram, on her mission to help event organizers and businesses be eco-friendly on Facebook or Instagram at ecofriendly.events.

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]]>fdd8a2e8-4bad-4fb0-8a16-742d240af4fcTue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -050041:56falsefull1181181Romina Kwong from Eco-Friendly Events was inspired to help event organizers and business owners with their green initiatives. In this episode, we discover from Romina what steps can be taken to make larger-scale events more environmentally friendly. Learn how to realistically green your holiday season at home, with small actionable tips that won't take away from the joy of the occasion. We chat about where to buy gifts, how to wrap them and find eco-friendly alternatives for the biggest waste producers of your holiday gathering. We discuss the benefits of real versus artificial trees, talk about why you may want to skip balloons for New Year's Eve and help you reduce waste and environmental impact with practical and affordable swaps to help spread cheer, this year, sustainably.Jennifer Myers ChuaInclusivity and Meaningful Employment. Helping Youth with Intellectual Disabilities with Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts’ Melanie CoteInclusivity and Meaningful Employment. Helping Youth with Intellectual Disabilities with Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts’ Melanie CoteMelanie Cote from Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts is using donuts to teach young adults with barriers to employment job readiness skills. In this episode, we talk about the realities that Melanie faces as the parent of a child with Williams syndrome and learn how she's changing how people think about hiring youth with intellectual disabilities. We discover why youth with these challenges face an 85% unemployment rate, how Do Good Donuts connect their trainees with fulfilling and meaningful work in their community, why this inclusive employment matters to all of us, how business owners can support these initiatives and why, they’ll want to, why Melanie chose to start with donuts, and how she’s used the pilot program to bake hopeful futures. 

If you want to learn more about Melanie and how shes helping youth with intellectual disabilities to train for mainstream jobs visit https://www.dogooddonuts.org/ Want to help support the trainees by ordering some donuts for yourself? Or have the team train some young people for your company? Interested in having us train young people?  You can connect with Melaine and follow along on her mission to bake brighter futures on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram 

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]]>Melanie Cote from Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts is using donuts to teach young adults with barriers to employment job readiness skills. In this episode, we talk about the realities that Melanie faces as the parent of a child with Williams syndrome and learn how she's changing how people think about hiring youth with intellectual disabilities. We discover why youth with these challenges face an 85% unemployment rate, how Do Good Donuts connect their trainees with fulfilling and meaningful work in their community, why this inclusive employment matters to all of us, how business owners can support these initiatives and why, they’ll want to, why Melanie chose to start with donuts, and how she’s used the pilot program to bake hopeful futures. 

If you want to learn more about Melanie and how shes helping youth with intellectual disabilities to train for mainstream jobs visit https://www.dogooddonuts.org/ Want to help support the trainees by ordering some donuts for yourself? Or have the team train some young people for your company? Interested in having us train young people?  You can connect with Melaine and follow along on her mission to bake brighter futures on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram 

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]]>d273c6c6-2f4a-4ea2-a4ac-58b06e173c57Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -050050:54falsefull1171171Melanie Cote from Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts is using donuts to teach young adults with barriers to employment job readiness skills. In this episode, we talk about the realities that Melanie faces as the parent of a child with Williams syndrome and learn how she's changing how people think about hiring youth with intellectual disabilities. We discover why youth with these challenges face an 85% unemployment rate, how Do Good Donuts connect their trainees with fulfilling and meaningful work in their community, why this inclusive employment matters to all of us, how business owners can support these initiatives and why, they’ll want to, why Melanie chose to start with donuts, and how she’s used the pilot program to bake hopeful futures.Jennifer Myers ChuaLaunching a Plastic Neutral, Luxury, Sustainable and Stylish Hand Sanitizer During the Pandemic with Paume’s Amy WelsmanLaunching a Plastic Neutral, Luxury, Sustainable and Stylish Hand Sanitizer During the Pandemic with Paume’s Amy WelsmanIn today’s episode, we chat with Amy Welsman from Paume. We learn how Amy’s antibacterial hand gel was already in development when COVID changed everything. Why she was inspired to create a luxury sustainable and stylish hand hygiene brand, how Paume is addressing waste with their unique and chic refillable pumps, previously recycled materials and plastic neutral certification. We discover the potential risks of white labelling, why Amy has chosen sustainably produced, bio-degradable and plant-based ingredients, what she’s avoiding in her formulations that you’ll want to avoid too. And the challenges of launching during a pandemic when everyone was rushing a hand sanitizer to market.

If you want to learn more about Amy and her nourishing hand sanitizer that’s better for you and mindful of the planet. Visit https://mypaume.com. Want to show your hands some love? Paume’s refill kits offer all you need to sanitize at home and on the go. You can follow along with Amy and learn more about her sustainable and plastic neutral hand care brand on Facebook or Instagram 

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]]>In today’s episode, we chat with Amy Welsman from Paume. We learn how Amy’s antibacterial hand gel was already in development when COVID changed everything. Why she was inspired to create a luxury sustainable and stylish hand hygiene brand, how Paume is addressing waste with their unique and chic refillable pumps, previously recycled materials and plastic neutral certification. We discover the potential risks of white labelling, why Amy has chosen sustainably produced, bio-degradable and plant-based ingredients, what she’s avoiding in her formulations that you’ll want to avoid too. And the challenges of launching during a pandemic when everyone was rushing a hand sanitizer to market.

If you want to learn more about Amy and her nourishing hand sanitizer that’s better for you and mindful of the planet. Visit https://mypaume.com. Want to show your hands some love? Paume’s refill kits offer all you need to sanitize at home and on the go. You can follow along with Amy and learn more about her sustainable and plastic neutral hand care brand on Facebook or Instagram 

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]]>482df8bc-aeab-4c17-82da-330116ecdb3cTue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -050044:25falsefull1161161Amy Welsman's antibacterial hand gel was already in development when COVID changed everything. In today's episode we learn why she was inspired to create a luxury sustainable and stylish hand hygiene brand, and how her brand Paume is addressing waste with their unique and chic refillable pumps, previously recycled materials and plastic neutral certification. We discover the potential risks of white labelling, why Amy has chosen sustainably produced, bio-degradable and plant-based ingredients, what she’s avoiding in her formulations that you’ll want to avoid too. And we talk all about the challenges of launching during a pandemic when everyone was rushing a hand sanitizer to market.Jennifer Myers ChuaA Quick Update: We'll Be Back Next Week With a New EpisodeA Quick Update: We'll Be Back Next Week With a New EpisodeMy father, Mike Myers, a lifetime small business owner, a serial entrepreneur, passed away over the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday. It was unexpected and we are grieving.

He was a very, very strong supporter of small business. Always the one to shop local and always supporting the family-run businesses in his community. And my own entrepreneurial journey and this project. Are influenced by what I learned from him. And over the last week, our family has received so many messages of support. So many memories. Saying things like: my father gave them a vehicle to start a landscaping business or gave them a loan to chase a dream. He gave them a chance when they otherwise couldn't find employment because of a barrier they were facing.

He was the kind of person who was really passionate about how one could use business to make an impact on their community. He was very supportive of my business and of this project. And because of the feelings that I've been processing over the last couple of days, I've been unable to give the next episode, the time and attention that I like to.

I don't think it would be fair to you as the listener. Or to my guests to release under these circumstances. Because our next guest is someone who I really admire and I really enjoyed the interview and I want to give her story the time and the attention that it deserves.

So we will be back next week with another entrepreneur using business to create a better world and I hope you'll be back next week to follow along with her story. In the meantime, if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider sharing it with a friend or leaving us a rating and a review, because that helps us spread the word about the project and about brands who are truly making a difference. And giving a voice to impact entrepreneurs is truly a passion of mine. And I will be forever grateful.

In memory of Michael Peter Myers. My dad. Until next week.

]]>My father, Mike Myers, a lifetime small business owner, a serial entrepreneur, passed away over the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday. It was unexpected and we are grieving.

He was a very, very strong supporter of small business. Always the one to shop local and always supporting the family-run businesses in his community. And my own entrepreneurial journey and this project. Are influenced by what I learned from him. And over the last week, our family has received so many messages of support. So many memories. Saying things like: my father gave them a vehicle to start a landscaping business or gave them a loan to chase a dream. He gave them a chance when they otherwise couldn't find employment because of a barrier they were facing.

He was the kind of person who was really passionate about how one could use business to make an impact on their community. He was very supportive of my business and of this project. And because of the feelings that I've been processing over the last couple of days, I've been unable to give the next episode, the time and attention that I like to.

I don't think it would be fair to you as the listener. Or to my guests to release under these circumstances. Because our next guest is someone who I really admire and I really enjoyed the interview and I want to give her story the time and the attention that it deserves.

So we will be back next week with another entrepreneur using business to create a better world and I hope you'll be back next week to follow along with her story. In the meantime, if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider sharing it with a friend or leaving us a rating and a review, because that helps us spread the word about the project and about brands who are truly making a difference. And giving a voice to impact entrepreneurs is truly a passion of mine. And I will be forever grateful.

In memory of Michael Peter Myers. My dad. Until next week.

]]>350eec66-b7a9-46fe-8e7a-465082ed3534Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -050002:29falsebonusMy father, Mike Myers, a lifetime small business owner, a serial entrepreneur, passed away over the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday. It was unexpected and we are grieving. He was a very, very strong supporter of small business. Always the one to shop local and always supporting the family-run businesses in his community. And my own entrepreneurial journey and this project. Are influenced by what I learned from him. And over the last week, our family has received so many messages of support. So many memories. Saying things like: my father gave them a vehicle to start a landscaping business or gave them a loan to chase a dream. He gave them a chance when they otherwise couldn't find employment because of a barrier they were facing. He was the kind of person who was really passionate about how one could use business to make an impact on their community. He was very supportive of my business and of this project. And because of the feelings that I've been processing over the last couple of days, I've been unable to give the next episode, the time and attention that I like to. I don't think it would be fair to you as the listener. Or to my guests to release under these circumstances. Because our next guest is someone who I really admire and I really enjoyed the interview and I want to give her story the time and the attention that it deserves. So we will be back next week with another entrepreneur using business to create a better world and I hope you'll be back next week to follow along with her story. In the meantime, if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider sharing it with a friend or leaving us a rating and a review, because that helps us spread the word about the project and about brands who are truly making a difference. And giving a voice to impact entrepreneurs is truly a passion of mine. And I will be forever grateful. In memory of Michael Peter Myers. My dad. Until next week.Jennifer Myers ChuaHandcrafted Watercolours in Plastic Free Packaging, Influenced by Indigenous Paint Tradition with Anong Migwans Beam from Beam PaintsHandcrafted Watercolours in Plastic Free Packaging, Influenced by Indigenous Paint Tradition with Anong Migwans Beam from Beam PaintsOjibwe artist Anong Migwans Beam from Beam Paints handcrafts small batch watercolour paint stones packaged in sustainable materials. In this episode we learn how Anong’s father taught her to harvest pigment near her home in M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin island, how she's been inspired by her artist parents and indigenous paint traditions, we explore her deep connection to colours, and discover why she's made the choice to use beeswax, cotton remnants, cedar and birch offcuts and other sustainable materials over plastics for her packaging. 

If you want to learn more about Anong and her plastic-free paints handcrafted from harvested pigments and wildflower honey visit www.beampaints.com. Looking to support a 100% indigenous-owned business? You can purchase Anong’s beautifully vibrant paint stones direct or through independent art supply stores across Canada. You can follow along with Anong and be inspired by a life full of colour on Facebook or Instagram @beampaints

]]>Ojibwe artist Anong Migwans Beam from Beam Paints handcrafts small batch watercolour paint stones packaged in sustainable materials. In this episode we learn how Anong’s father taught her to harvest pigment near her home in M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin island, how she's been inspired by her artist parents and indigenous paint traditions, we explore her deep connection to colours, and discover why she's made the choice to use beeswax, cotton remnants, cedar and birch offcuts and other sustainable materials over plastics for her packaging. 

If you want to learn more about Anong and her plastic-free paints handcrafted from harvested pigments and wildflower honey visit www.beampaints.com. Looking to support a 100% indigenous-owned business? You can purchase Anong’s beautifully vibrant paint stones direct or through independent art supply stores across Canada. You can follow along with Anong and be inspired by a life full of colour on Facebook or Instagram @beampaints

]]>cb05e0a0-dff1-40b3-a3b6-0d75f581e536Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -050043:37falsefull1151151Ojibwe artist Anong Migwans Beam from Beam Paints handcrafts small batch watercolour paint stones packaged in sustainable materials. In this episode we learn how Anong’s father taught her to harvest pigment near her home in M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin island, how she's been inspired by her artist parents and indigenous paint traditions, we explore her deep connection to colours, and discover why she's made the choice to use beeswax, cotton remnants, cedar and birch offcuts and other sustainable materials over plastics for her packaging.Jennifer Myers ChuaB Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade ImpactB Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade ImpactIn today's episode, we chat with Brianna Brown and Kristy O’Leary from Decade Impact. We learn what led each of them to work with purpose-based business, We learn why our actions in the next decade are so critical to the future of our planet, we hear all about what Bcorp is, why businesses become benefit corporations, why green blushing can be as big of an issue as greenwashing, and what to look out for if you are a consumer looking to create impact. By supporting brands committed to social, environmental, and economic change. 

If you want to Learn more about Kristy, Brianna and how they are Helping brands create a better world with Decade impact visit https://www.decadeimpact.com/ Looking to learn more about how they can support your impact business with future-focused design thinking, or interested in the Getting to 80 program that uses the Bcorp framework? You can connect with them on https://www.instagram.com/decadeimpact/ Look for Brianna and Kristy on Linked In where they are actively contributing to the conversation surrounding how brands can create impact. 

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]]>In today's episode, we chat with Brianna Brown and Kristy O’Leary from Decade Impact. We learn what led each of them to work with purpose-based business, We learn why our actions in the next decade are so critical to the future of our planet, we hear all about what Bcorp is, why businesses become benefit corporations, why green blushing can be as big of an issue as greenwashing, and what to look out for if you are a consumer looking to create impact. By supporting brands committed to social, environmental, and economic change. 

If you want to Learn more about Kristy, Brianna and how they are Helping brands create a better world with Decade impact visit https://www.decadeimpact.com/ Looking to learn more about how they can support your impact business with future-focused design thinking, or interested in the Getting to 80 program that uses the Bcorp framework? You can connect with them on https://www.instagram.com/decadeimpact/ Look for Brianna and Kristy on Linked In where they are actively contributing to the conversation surrounding how brands can create impact. 

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]]>5dd0d8df-b430-474f-ab5a-925dad80428fTue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -050051:10truefull1141141Brianna Brown and Kristy O’Leary from Decade Impact answer. "What's a BCorp". We learn what led each of them to work with purpose-based business, We learn why our actions in the next decade are so critical to the future of our planet, we hear all about what Bcorp is, why businesses become benefit corporations, why green blushing can be as big of an issue as greenwashing, and what to look out for if you are a consumer looking to create impact. By supporting brands committed to social, environmental, and economic change.Jennifer Myers ChuaSunscreen, Antiperspirant, Personal Care – Why Choosing Natural Creates So Much Impact with The Green Beaver Company’s Alain MénardSunscreen, Antiperspirant, Personal Care – Why Choosing Natural Creates So Much Impact with The Green Beaver Company’s Alain MénardIn this episode, we explore why The Green Beaver Company's founders Alain Ménard, a microbiologist, and his wife Karen, a biochemist, left their careers in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries after deciding to start a family and being sidelined by a surprising diagnosis. We do a deep dive into natural and conventional sunscreens, antiperspirants and toothpaste, learn what the differences are, learn why there have been recalls and what the health impacts of our choices may be. And discover why after 20 years of revolutionizing the industry and engaging with his customers, Alain feels so hopeful for our future. 

If you want to Learn more about Alain and his Certified Organic & Cruelty-free Personal Care Products visit greenbeaver.com. Looking to try Alain’s revolutionary antiperspirant or toothpaste that uses the benefits of science? You can find both in retailers across Canada. You can follow along with Alain on his mission to inspire a natural way of life in a more sustainable world on Facebook or Instagram 

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]]>In this episode, we explore why The Green Beaver Company's founders Alain Ménard, a microbiologist, and his wife Karen, a biochemist, left their careers in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries after deciding to start a family and being sidelined by a surprising diagnosis. We do a deep dive into natural and conventional sunscreens, antiperspirants and toothpaste, learn what the differences are, learn why there have been recalls and what the health impacts of our choices may be. And discover why after 20 years of revolutionizing the industry and engaging with his customers, Alain feels so hopeful for our future. 

If you want to Learn more about Alain and his Certified Organic & Cruelty-free Personal Care Products visit greenbeaver.com. Looking to try Alain’s revolutionary antiperspirant or toothpaste that uses the benefits of science? You can find both in retailers across Canada. You can follow along with Alain on his mission to inspire a natural way of life in a more sustainable world on Facebook or Instagram 

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]]>34686d52-5cc2-4e3d-97a8-c8c8a688d2ddTue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -050048:25falsefull1131131In this episode, we explore why The Green Beaver Company's founders Alain Ménard, a microbiologist, and his wife Karen, a biochemist, left their careers in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries after deciding to start a family and being sidelined by a surprising diagnosis. We do a deep dive into natural and conventional sunscreens, antiperspirants and toothpaste, learn what the differences are, learn why there have been recalls and what the health impacts of our choices may be. And discover why after 20 years of revolutionizing the industry and engaging with his customers , Alain feels so hopeful for our future.Jennifer Myers ChuaBuy Less Choose Well and Make it Last - Building a New Sustainable Brand with The Good Kiind's Courtney StewartBuy Less Choose Well and Make it Last - Building a New Sustainable Brand with The Good Kiind's Courtney StewartIn today's episode, we chat with Courtney Stewart from The Good Kiind. We explore why Courtney shut down her reusable silicone label business at the height of success to start a brand new company, and learn what lessons she learned from her first go at entrepreneurship. We discover why she decided to launch her new business with plastic-free, litterless lunch options, how the community supported her when an established brand launched a similar product, why you shouldn’t rush out to buy her product if you have a lunch box already, and how she’s planning to use the Good Kiind to create meaningful change. 

If you want to Learn more about Courtney and her endlessly reusable mealtime essentials for families on-the-go visit thegoodkiind.com. Looking for litter-proof lunch solutions for back to school? They are available to order now. You can follow along with Courtney on her mission to helping you sustainably and mindfully tackle life with littles on Facebook @thegoodkiind or Instagram at bethegoodkiind

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Zero Waste Canada

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]]>In today's episode, we chat with Courtney Stewart from The Good Kiind. We explore why Courtney shut down her reusable silicone label business at the height of success to start a brand new company, and learn what lessons she learned from her first go at entrepreneurship. We discover why she decided to launch her new business with plastic-free, litterless lunch options, how the community supported her when an established brand launched a similar product, why you shouldn’t rush out to buy her product if you have a lunch box already, and how she’s planning to use the Good Kiind to create meaningful change. 

If you want to Learn more about Courtney and her endlessly reusable mealtime essentials for families on-the-go visit thegoodkiind.com. Looking for litter-proof lunch solutions for back to school? They are available to order now. You can follow along with Courtney on her mission to helping you sustainably and mindfully tackle life with littles on Facebook @thegoodkiind or Instagram at bethegoodkiind

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You Can Help Keep 540 Plastic Sandwich Bags Out of the Ocean With One Swap

Zero Waste Canada

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]]>fd59e244-0e34-44a3-b4c3-336d4500220eTue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -050047:20falsefull1121121Courtney Stewart from The Good Kiind shares why she shut down her last business at the height of success to start a brand new company, and we learn what lessons she learned from her first go at entrepreneurship. We discover why she decided to launch her new business with plastic-free, litterless lunch options, how the community supported her when an established brand launched a similar product, why you shouldn’t rush out to buy her product if you have a lunch box already, and how she’s planning to use the Good Kiind to create meaningful change.Jennifer Myers ChuaHighlights from episodes 1-10 & Tips To Live More Sustainably and Socially ResponsibleHighlights from episodes 1-10 & Tips To Live More Sustainably and Socially ResponsibleHighlights from episodes 1-10 & Live More Sustainably or Socially Responsible With Tips You Can Take Now.

In today's episode, we're going to do something a little different and revisit the last ten episodes, The first 10 episodes of the podcast, focusing on the highlights. The moments where I learned really eye-opening from each guest, but we’ve also included some moments that you, the listeners have commented on were really inspiring. So if you missed an episode or you are just discovering this project? This is a great way to get an overview of what we’ve learned so far and see which episodes you may want to go back to and listen to. I also share some of the actionable tips from the episodes to help make thoughtful choices as a consumer.

if you want to live a more sustainable life, if you want to use your business or buying power to give back, or if you just want to learn about really, really great brands doing really, really interesting things. This is the place to be. 

Featuring

  1. Rebecca Saha from Tiny Toy Co.
  2. Maran Stern Kubista from My Kindness Calendar
  3. Kimberlee West from Kids Swag
  4. Jennifer Myers Chua from Hip Mommies
  5. April Mackinnon from Anointment
  6. Lisa Nguyen from Baubles + Soles
  7. Megan Takeda-Tully from Suppli
  8. Melita Cyril from Q for Quinn
  9. Emma Rohmann from Green at Home
  10. Sheena Russell from Made With Local

Transcripts from each conversation are available at thecostofgoodssold.com.

If you joined us through the first 10 episodes of Cost Of Goods Sold. I just like to thank you so much for listening. And helping to amplify the voices of these brands that are really truly making a difference.

if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider taking the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It helps us spread the word about this project, and about brands that are truly making a difference. 

This episode is brought to you by Hip Mommies, carefully curated wholesale merchandise for modern retail. If you want to stock your shelves with brands that are socially responsible and sustainable, or if you want to be a part of the collection that is delighting Canadian retail, visit hipmommies.ca.

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]]>Highlights from episodes 1-10 & Live More Sustainably or Socially Responsible With Tips You Can Take Now.

In today's episode, we're going to do something a little different and revisit the last ten episodes, The first 10 episodes of the podcast, focusing on the highlights. The moments where I learned really eye-opening from each guest, but we’ve also included some moments that you, the listeners have commented on were really inspiring. So if you missed an episode or you are just discovering this project? This is a great way to get an overview of what we’ve learned so far and see which episodes you may want to go back to and listen to. I also share some of the actionable tips from the episodes to help make thoughtful choices as a consumer.

if you want to live a more sustainable life, if you want to use your business or buying power to give back, or if you just want to learn about really, really great brands doing really, really interesting things. This is the place to be. 

Featuring

  1. Rebecca Saha from Tiny Toy Co.
  2. Maran Stern Kubista from My Kindness Calendar
  3. Kimberlee West from Kids Swag
  4. Jennifer Myers Chua from Hip Mommies
  5. April Mackinnon from Anointment
  6. Lisa Nguyen from Baubles + Soles
  7. Megan Takeda-Tully from Suppli
  8. Melita Cyril from Q for Quinn
  9. Emma Rohmann from Green at Home
  10. Sheena Russell from Made With Local

Transcripts from each conversation are available at thecostofgoodssold.com.

If you joined us through the first 10 episodes of Cost Of Goods Sold. I just like to thank you so much for listening. And helping to amplify the voices of these brands that are really truly making a difference.

if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider taking the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It helps us spread the word about this project, and about brands that are truly making a difference. 

This episode is brought to you by Hip Mommies, carefully curated wholesale merchandise for modern retail. If you want to stock your shelves with brands that are socially responsible and sustainable, or if you want to be a part of the collection that is delighting Canadian retail, visit hipmommies.ca.

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]]>feedf2c6-66b0-4112-979c-ec19651e705fTue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -050037:50falsefull1111111Highlights from episodes 1-10 & Live More Sustainably or Socially Responsible With Tips You Can Take Now. In today's episode, we're going to do something a little different and revisit the last ten episodes, The first 10 episodes of the podcast, focusing on the highlights. The moments where I learned really eye-opening from each guest, but we’ve also included some moments that you, the listeners have commented on were really inspiring. So if you missed an episode or you are just discovering this project? This is a great way to get an overview of what we’ve learned so far and see which episodes you may want to go back to and listen to. I also share some of the actionable tips from the episodes to help make thoughtful choices as a consumer. if you want to live a more sustainable life, if you want to use your business or buying power to give back, or if you just want to learn about really, really great brands doing really, really interesting things. This is the place to be.Jennifer Myers ChuaNourishing Snack Foods with Community Focus and Social Impact Baked In with Sheena Russell from Made With LocalNourishing Snack Foods with Community Focus and Social Impact Baked In with Sheena Russell from Made With LocalIn today's episode, we chat with Sheena Russel from Made with Local. We explore how she’s created clean and simple snack food bars with social impact baked in, we learn how her childhood on a family farm in rural PEO influenced how Sheena sources ingredients, How she’s partnered with social enterprise bakeries, to have her bars handmade by those facing barriers to employment, and why she shifted her mindset to partner with big-box retail, in order to create even more meaningful impact within her community and support more local producers.

If you want to Learn more about Sheena and her nourishing, delicious treats with Social Impact, Baked-In visit https://www.madewithlocal.com/  Looking to try made with local yourself? Find the Real Food Bars and Granola Bar Mix in 1500 grocery stores across Canada. You can follow along with Sheena on her mission to employ & train Canadians experiencing barriers to the mainstream workforce and help build stronger communities on Facebook or Instagram at madewithlocal.

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The Flower Cart Group | Work With Purpose - New Minas

Cosman and Whidden Honey - Pure Nova Scotia Honey

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

https://emkaofoods.com/

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]]>In today's episode, we chat with Sheena Russel from Made with Local. We explore how she’s created clean and simple snack food bars with social impact baked in, we learn how her childhood on a family farm in rural PEO influenced how Sheena sources ingredients, How she’s partnered with social enterprise bakeries, to have her bars handmade by those facing barriers to employment, and why she shifted her mindset to partner with big-box retail, in order to create even more meaningful impact within her community and support more local producers.

If you want to Learn more about Sheena and her nourishing, delicious treats with Social Impact, Baked-In visit https://www.madewithlocal.com/  Looking to try made with local yourself? Find the Real Food Bars and Granola Bar Mix in 1500 grocery stores across Canada. You can follow along with Sheena on her mission to employ & train Canadians experiencing barriers to the mainstream workforce and help build stronger communities on Facebook or Instagram at madewithlocal.

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The Flower Cart Group | Work With Purpose - New Minas

Cosman and Whidden Honey - Pure Nova Scotia Honey

Terra Beata Cranberry Farm

https://emkaofoods.com/

About B Corps

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]]>b221673e-148d-468d-8416-b7cbbdcaa1d6Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -050045:34falsefull1101101Sheena Russell CEO of Made with Local, the popular CPG brand from the Maritimes, shares how she’s created clean and simple snack food bars with social impact baked in. Learn how her childhood on a family farm in rural PEI influenced how Sheena sources ingredients, How she’s partnered with social enterprise bakeries, to have her bars handmade by those facing barriers to employment, and why she shifted her mindset to partner with big-box retail, in order to create even more meaningful impact within her community.Jennifer Myers ChuaConsumer Goods, Toxic Load and the Environmental Health Effects of How We Shop with Emma RohmannConsumer Goods, Toxic Load and the Environmental Health Effects of How We Shop with Emma RohmannIn today's episode, we chat with Emma Rohmann from Green at Home. We learn how Emma went from environmental engineering to studying our toxic load from the products we use in our everyday lives, we learn why ultimately, regulations don’t work as they should and the onus is on us as consumers to protect ourselves, what you should be mindful of when buying products for your home OR your business, and what steps we can take immediately to influence manufacturers to reduce toxic chemicals and create a healthier future for all.  

If you want to Learn more about Emma, or learn more about how to reduce toxins in your home & body visit https://greenathome.ca. Interested in these topics? Emma’s podcast, the Missing Pillar of Health explores the impact our environment has on our health, our happiness, wealth, families, communities, and the planet. And it’s available everywhere you get your podcasts. You can follow along with Emma on her mission on Facebook or Instagram.

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Green Product Forum Facebook Group

The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast

Tests find toxic toys in stores across GTA

6 years after Rana Plaza collapse, many fashion giants still unwilling to make changes, says industry expert

More than 18 million Mattel toys on recall globally

Not Enough To Be Harmful” And Other Misconceptions About Environmental Toxins

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Web: In today's episode, we chat with Emma Rohmann from Green at Home. We learn how Emma went from environmental engineering to studying our toxic load from the products we use in our everyday lives, we learn why ultimately, regulations don’t work as they should and the onus is on us as consumers to protect ourselves, what you should be mindful of when buying products for your home OR your business, and what steps we can take immediately to influence manufacturers to reduce toxic chemicals and create a healthier future for all.  

If you want to Learn more about Emma, or learn more about how to reduce toxins in your home & body visit https://greenathome.ca. Interested in these topics? Emma’s podcast, the Missing Pillar of Health explores the impact our environment has on our health, our happiness, wealth, families, communities, and the planet. And it’s available everywhere you get your podcasts. You can follow along with Emma on her mission on Facebook or Instagram.

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Green Product Forum Facebook Group

The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast

Tests find toxic toys in stores across GTA

6 years after Rana Plaza collapse, many fashion giants still unwilling to make changes, says industry expert

More than 18 million Mattel toys on recall globally

Not Enough To Be Harmful” And Other Misconceptions About Environmental Toxins

If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider taking the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It helps us spread the word about this project, and about brands that are truly making a difference. 

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]]>ea385b8e-feb9-450f-9144-883ea0ce4b9aTue, 06 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -050047:12falsefull19191Emma Rohmann from Green at Home went from environmental engineering to studying our toxic load from the products we use in our everyday lives. We learn why ultimately regulations don't work as they should, that the onus is on us as consumers to protect ourselves, what you should be mindful of when buying products for your home or your business. And what steps we can take immediately to influence manufacturers to reduce toxic chemicals and create a healthier future for all.Jennifer Myers ChuaSustainable, Ethically Made Mis-Matchable Socks and Determining the True Cost of a Product with Melita Cyril from Q for QuinnSustainable, Ethically Made Mis-Matchable Socks and Determining the True Cost of a Product with Melita Cyril from Q for QuinnIn today's episode, we chat with Melita Cyril from Q for Quinn. We explore the environmental costs of manufacturing conventional cotton, and the potential health risks of the colourful dyes, and pesticides used. We learn how Melita’s trip to an orphanage on her thirteenth birthday and her newborns son’s eczema both inspired Melita to create change, how she’s carefully selected her manufacturing partners in developing countries, and why she feels that there are many more things we need to consider when determining the true cost of a product.

If you want to Learn more about Melita and her certified organic, mismatchable socks, visit https://www.qforquinn.com.  Looking to buy a pair? Through Mary's Meals and the 1 pair = 1 meal initiative, Melita has donated 28,000 meals. You can follow along with Melita on her mission to create comfortable and practical basics which are gentle for your skin and for the planet on Facebook at qforquinnshop or Instagram at q.for.quinn.

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Challenges for Cotton

Azo dye

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX

Mary’s Meals

Externality - Wikipedia

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]]>In today's episode, we chat with Melita Cyril from Q for Quinn. We explore the environmental costs of manufacturing conventional cotton, and the potential health risks of the colourful dyes, and pesticides used. We learn how Melita’s trip to an orphanage on her thirteenth birthday and her newborns son’s eczema both inspired Melita to create change, how she’s carefully selected her manufacturing partners in developing countries, and why she feels that there are many more things we need to consider when determining the true cost of a product.

If you want to Learn more about Melita and her certified organic, mismatchable socks, visit https://www.qforquinn.com.  Looking to buy a pair? Through Mary's Meals and the 1 pair = 1 meal initiative, Melita has donated 28,000 meals. You can follow along with Melita on her mission to create comfortable and practical basics which are gentle for your skin and for the planet on Facebook at qforquinnshop or Instagram at q.for.quinn.

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Challenges for Cotton

Azo dye

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Mary’s Meals

Externality - Wikipedia

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]]>36cb6f3f-8c6f-4b96-b930-9ac965128d78Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -050040:57falsefull18181Melita Cyril from social impact business Q for Quinn makes certified organic cotton basics for children, ethically. We explore the environmental costs of manufacturing conventional cotton, and the potential health risks of the colourful dyes, and pesticides used. We learn how Melita’s trip to an orphanage on her thirteenth birthday and her newborns son’s eczema both inspired Melita to create change, how she’s carefully selected her manufacturing partners in developing countries, and why she feels that there are many more things we need to consider when determining the true cost of a product.Jennifer Myers ChuaTaking on Single-Use Plastics and Takeout Waste with Suppli's Megan Takeda-TullyTaking on Single-Use Plastics and Takeout Waste with Suppli's Megan Takeda-TullyIn today's episode, we chat with Megan Takeda-Tully, from Suppli and learn about how she's taking on the challenge of takeout waste. We learn what the costs of our single-use plastic and convenience obsessed culture really are, How viewing a documentary during a team meeting led Megan from boardroom to bicycle - collecting last night’s stainless steel takeout containers across Toronto’s east end, How Suppli bridges the gap between the local restaurants and the zero-waste crowd, and why she thinks that converting to reusable food service containers makes just as much sense economically, as it does environmentally. 

If you want to learn more about Megan and her mission to make single-use takeout containers a thing of the past. visit https://www.mysuppli.ca/  In Toronto? Sign-up takes 2 min, and the list of restaurant partners is growing every day. You can follow along with Megan and help tackle takeout waste, and support your local restaurant while living zero-waste on Facebook or Instagram .

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Poma Rosa - the Best Latin American Restaurant in Toronto

Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax 

Why carrying your own fork and spoon helps solve the plastic crisis - National Geographic Magazine

Fast food increases exposure to a 'forever chemical' called PFAS - National Geographic Magazine

Eat your food, and the package too - National Geographic Magazine

‘So much waste’: How can we cut down on food-delivery plastic? - TVO

The fight against single-use plastics has been sidelined by COVID-19 — but activists aren't giving up - CBC

6 ways to do takeout — without the waste - CBC

Canada one-step closer to zero plastic waste by 2030 - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Post-pandemic, nearly half of Canadians intend to order food online weekly - Canadian Grocer

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If you want to learn more about Megan and her mission to make single-use takeout containers a thing of the past. visit https://www.mysuppli.ca/  In Toronto? Sign-up takes 2 min, and the list of restaurant partners is growing every day. You can follow along with Megan and help tackle takeout waste, and support your local restaurant while living zero-waste on Facebook or Instagram .

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Poma Rosa - the Best Latin American Restaurant in Toronto

Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax 

Why carrying your own fork and spoon helps solve the plastic crisis - National Geographic Magazine

Fast food increases exposure to a 'forever chemical' called PFAS - National Geographic Magazine

Eat your food, and the package too - National Geographic Magazine

‘So much waste’: How can we cut down on food-delivery plastic? - TVO

The fight against single-use plastics has been sidelined by COVID-19 — but activists aren't giving up - CBC

6 ways to do takeout — without the waste - CBC

Canada one-step closer to zero plastic waste by 2030 - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Post-pandemic, nearly half of Canadians intend to order food online weekly - Canadian Grocer

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]]>771701ab-8db1-4c20-aeeb-c113e38cf004Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -050040:09falsefull17171Megan Takeda-Tully is taking on the challenge of takeout waste by bridging the gap between the local restaurants and the zero waste crowd with her innovative, sustainable and reusable takeout container program. Learn what the costs of our single-use plastic and convenience-obsessed culture really are, and why Megan thinks that converting to reusable foodservice containers makes just as much sense economically as it does environmentally.Jennifer Myers ChuaManufacturing Sustainable and Multipurpose Children’s Footwear Domestically with Baubles + Soles’ Lisa NguyenManufacturing Sustainable and Multipurpose Children’s Footwear Domestically with Baubles + Soles’ Lisa NguyenIn today’s episode, we chat with Lisa Nguyen from Baubles + Soles. We explore the environmental costs of conventional footwear manufacturing. We Learn one of the first dinner’s out with her new baby inspired Lisa to design an interchangeable bauble to give her daughter’s shoes a new look with a twist, how Lisa’s early childhood as a refugee and career in law led her to build a purposeful business that supports children in the developing world, how a decade-old pair of drugstore flip flops led Lisa to find her manufacturing partner in the United States, and why she thinks that paying more for domestic manufacturing may be more cost-effective in the long run. 

If you want to Learn more about Lisa and her sustainable, and adorable footwear for toddlers,  Visit baublesandsoles.com. Looking to buy a pair? Through the Heart + Soles fund, Lisa donates a part of the proceeds to support women and children vulnerable to trafficking in the developing world. You can follow along with Lisa on her mission to create shoes that are as practical and fashionable as they are sustainable, and to make momlife that much easier on Facebook  Instagram or twitter.

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Baubles and Soles

Video explaining the twist lock

Shark tank recap on Inc. Magazine

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]]>In today’s episode, we chat with Lisa Nguyen from Baubles + Soles. We explore the environmental costs of conventional footwear manufacturing. We Learn one of the first dinner’s out with her new baby inspired Lisa to design an interchangeable bauble to give her daughter’s shoes a new look with a twist, how Lisa’s early childhood as a refugee and career in law led her to build a purposeful business that supports children in the developing world, how a decade-old pair of drugstore flip flops led Lisa to find her manufacturing partner in the United States, and why she thinks that paying more for domestic manufacturing may be more cost-effective in the long run. 

If you want to Learn more about Lisa and her sustainable, and adorable footwear for toddlers,  Visit baublesandsoles.com. Looking to buy a pair? Through the Heart + Soles fund, Lisa donates a part of the proceeds to support women and children vulnerable to trafficking in the developing world. You can follow along with Lisa on her mission to create shoes that are as practical and fashionable as they are sustainable, and to make momlife that much easier on Facebook  Instagram or twitter.

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Baubles and Soles

Video explaining the twist lock

Shark tank recap on Inc. Magazine

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]]>b673aa52-10f0-46d8-9547-d3c00eddb6a1Tue, 25 May 2021 13:01:00 -050042:59falsefull16161Lisa Nguyen from Baubles + Soles creates sustainable and adorable footwear for toddlers and through the Heart + Soles fund, Lisa donates a part of the proceeds to support women and children vulnerable to trafficking in the developing world. In this episode, we learn how a decade-old pair of drugstore flip-flops led Lisa to find her manufacturing partner in the United States, and why she thinks that paying more for domestic manufacturing may be more cost-effective in the long run.Jennifer Myers ChuaFrom a Farmer's Market Soap Company to a Skin Care Brand Focused on Women's Wellness with Anointment's April MacKinnonFrom a Farmer's Market Soap Company to a Skin Care Brand Focused on Women's Wellness with Anointment's April MacKinnonIn today’s episode, we chat with April McKinnon from anointment. We learn how having a newborn with a critical illness led April from a career in civil engineering to buying a farmer’s market soap company. We learn how she’s inspired by the unique landscape of her maritime homestead, how she leveraged the soap business into a skincare brand, and why when looking back at the last 12 years, April, thinks that buying a business over building a business may have cost her more in the long run.

If you want to learn more about April and her all natural handcrafted skincare for pregnancy postpartum and menopause. Visit anointment.ca. And if you’re looking for a gift for a newly pregnant mom in your life, I particularly love belly butter. You can follow along with April on her mission to support physical wellness in life transitions on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. April’s podcast The Ripple Effect can be found anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Environmental Working Group

Tantramar Marshes (Wikipedia)

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]]>In today’s episode, we chat with April McKinnon from anointment. We learn how having a newborn with a critical illness led April from a career in civil engineering to buying a farmer’s market soap company. We learn how she’s inspired by the unique landscape of her maritime homestead, how she leveraged the soap business into a skincare brand, and why when looking back at the last 12 years, April, thinks that buying a business over building a business may have cost her more in the long run.

If you want to learn more about April and her all natural handcrafted skincare for pregnancy postpartum and menopause. Visit anointment.ca. And if you’re looking for a gift for a newly pregnant mom in your life, I particularly love belly butter. You can follow along with April on her mission to support physical wellness in life transitions on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. April’s podcast The Ripple Effect can be found anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Environmental Working Group

Tantramar Marshes (Wikipedia)

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]]>77c200d4-825f-4d46-8c77-13999933725bTue, 11 May 2021 12:00:00 -050043:00falsefull15151Anointment's April McKinnon left a career in civil engineering on Canada's east coast to buy a Farmer's market soap company. When looking back, April thinks that buying a business over building a business may have cost her more in the long run. Motivated by her newborn's stay in the NICU, a deep dive into the EWG's database and inspired by the unique landscape of her maritime homestead, April has leveraged the soap business into a skincare brand focused on women's wellness.Jennifer Myers ChuaAn Introduction: Building a Business Based on Values with Hip Mommies' Jennifer Myers ChuaAn Introduction: Building a Business Based on Values with Hip Mommies' Jennifer Myers ChuaJennifer Myers Chua here, the host of Cost of Goods Sold. In today's episode, I'm going to tell you this story of how I got here, how I went from a career in the food television world to becoming the CCO of Hip Mommies,a boutique distribution company. How I reluctantly joined the struggling family business, scrapped it all and rebuilt a seven-figure business based on values. What I've learned over the past couple of years, supporting product-based businesses. What the costs of bringing a product to market really are and why I've decided to share what I've learned with this podcast in hopes of learning alongside you and inspiring more intentional innovation. 

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]]>Jennifer Myers Chua here, the host of Cost of Goods Sold. In today's episode, I'm going to tell you this story of how I got here, how I went from a career in the food television world to becoming the CCO of Hip Mommies,a boutique distribution company. How I reluctantly joined the struggling family business, scrapped it all and rebuilt a seven-figure business based on values. What I've learned over the past couple of years, supporting product-based businesses. What the costs of bringing a product to market really are and why I've decided to share what I've learned with this podcast in hopes of learning alongside you and inspiring more intentional innovation. 

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]]>2aa80ff9-499e-46cd-ae84-fa48ffeb7834Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -050040:37falsefull14141I believe you can use your business or purchasing choices to cause a change you’d like to see in the world. This story of how I got here, how I went from a career in the food television world to becoming the CCO of Hip Mommies, a boutique distribution company. How I reluctantly joined the struggling family business, scrapped it all and rebuilt a seven-figure business based on values. What I've learned over the past couple of years, supporting product-based businesses. What the costs of bringing a product to market really are and why I've decided to share what I've learned with this podcast in hopes of learning alongside you and inspiring more intentional innovation.Jennifer Myers ChuaMindful Representation and Diversifying your Product Lineup with Kid Swag's Kimberlee WestMindful Representation and Diversifying your Product Lineup with Kid Swag's Kimberlee WestIn today's episode, we chat with Kimberlee West, from Kids Swag. Kids Swag is a brand built on the idea of mindful representation. We learn what she looks for when sourcing products for her shop. About the social cost to conventional toy curation and the lasting effects of not seeing yourself represented in the toy aisle, how you can diversify your playroom and why diversity, empathy, and inclusion need to be carefully considered in the product design phase.

Kid swag is an e-commerce store dedicated to helping raise confident kids. Confident kids that appreciate difference. The founder of Kids Swag is Kimberlee West an intentional curator. Her e-commerce shop is stocked with accessory items, toys, things like that, that are reflective of the diversity that we have in our world.

if you want to learn more about Kimberlee, Mindful Representation, or to pick up a gift for a confident kid in your life, visit KidsSwag.ca. You can follow along with Kimberlee on her mission to help parents raise confident kids that appreciate difference on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @kidswagco

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Bigotry Encoded: Racial Bias in Technology

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]]>In today's episode, we chat with Kimberlee West, from Kids Swag. Kids Swag is a brand built on the idea of mindful representation. We learn what she looks for when sourcing products for her shop. About the social cost to conventional toy curation and the lasting effects of not seeing yourself represented in the toy aisle, how you can diversify your playroom and why diversity, empathy, and inclusion need to be carefully considered in the product design phase.

Kid swag is an e-commerce store dedicated to helping raise confident kids. Confident kids that appreciate difference. The founder of Kids Swag is Kimberlee West an intentional curator. Her e-commerce shop is stocked with accessory items, toys, things like that, that are reflective of the diversity that we have in our world.

if you want to learn more about Kimberlee, Mindful Representation, or to pick up a gift for a confident kid in your life, visit KidsSwag.ca. You can follow along with Kimberlee on her mission to help parents raise confident kids that appreciate difference on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @kidswagco

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]]>9109be49-1766-4590-8c20-0fa09df88915Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -050047:44falsefull13131Kids Swag is a brand built on the idea of mindful representation. We learn what Kimberlee looks for when sourcing products for her shop. About the social cost to conventional toy curation and the lasting effects of not seeing yourself represented in the toy aisle, how you can diversify your playroom and why diversity, empathy, and inclusion need to be carefully considered in the product design phase.Jennifer Myers ChuaCultivating Mindfulness and Empathy in Children with My Kindness Calendar's Maran Stern-KubistaCultivating Mindfulness and Empathy in Children with My Kindness Calendar's Maran Stern-KubistaIn today’s episode, we chat with Maran Stern-Kubista from My Kindness Calendar. We learn why she left life as an opera singer and a career in law behind to build a brand based on kindness. How she’s turning a business, built with a seasonal product into something that makes sales all year long. How her new products are inspired by the resilience of children during COVID times. And why it’s so important to cultivate a kindness practice at home.

If you want to learn more about Maran and her kindness and mindfulness activities, visit mykindnesscalendar.com. Follow the link in the nav for freebies and get your own Mail-A-Hug printable, and delight someone from afar. You can follow along with Maran on her mission to spread kindness on Facebook or Instagram.

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]]>In today’s episode, we chat with Maran Stern-Kubista from My Kindness Calendar. We learn why she left life as an opera singer and a career in law behind to build a brand based on kindness. How she’s turning a business, built with a seasonal product into something that makes sales all year long. How her new products are inspired by the resilience of children during COVID times. And why it’s so important to cultivate a kindness practice at home.

If you want to learn more about Maran and her kindness and mindfulness activities, visit mykindnesscalendar.com. Follow the link in the nav for freebies and get your own Mail-A-Hug printable, and delight someone from afar. You can follow along with Maran on her mission to spread kindness on Facebook or Instagram.

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]]>e8fa2947-04aa-42cb-ac70-8acae7acbf6dTue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -050036:56falsefull12121My Kindness Calendar. We learn why Maran left life as an opera singer and a career in law behind to build a brand based on kindness. How she’s turning a business, built with a seasonal product into something that makes sales all year long. How her new products are inspired by the resilience of children during COVID times. And why it’s so important to cultivate a kindness practice at home.Jennifer Myers ChuaUpcycling Plastic Toy Waste with Tiny Toy Co.'s Rebecca SahaUpcycling Plastic Toy Waste with Tiny Toy Co.'s Rebecca SahaIn today’s episode, we chat with Rebecca about why she feels so motivated to make an impact with toy waste. What the costs of the drive-thru, surprise toy, Loot Bag Toy culture really are, how COVID times have affected her business. How we as small business owners and consumers can better interact with upcyclers to create change. And why she feels so hopeful for the future.

If you want to learn more about Rebecca and Tiny Toy Co., purchase Re-Loot bags or hands-on learning activities. Visit tinytoyco.com.

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]]>In today’s episode, we chat with Rebecca about why she feels so motivated to make an impact with toy waste. What the costs of the drive-thru, surprise toy, Loot Bag Toy culture really are, how COVID times have affected her business. How we as small business owners and consumers can better interact with upcyclers to create change. And why she feels so hopeful for the future.

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]]>217d13ff-f0ad-44d5-83f0-d3a4dd803e6cTue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -050038:41falsefull11111Tiny Toy Co.'s Rebecca is motivated to make an impact with toy waste. We chat about What the costs of the drive-thru, surprise toy, Loot Bag Toy culture really are, how COVID times have affected her business, how we as small business owners and consumers can better interact with upcyclers to create change. And why she feels so hopeful for the future.Jennifer Myers ChuaComing Soon: Cost of Goods SoldComing Soon: Cost of Goods Sold8130f024-b131-409e-a336-c0590cfde0bcSat, 20 Mar 2021 21:34:45 -050002:04falsetrailerCost of Goods Sold is about why the products that make a difference are made. And it's coming April 2021.Jennifer Myers Chua