Best Biodegradable Podcasts (2026)

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S2 Ep9: Can We Destroy Forever Chemicals? with Dr. Bruce Rittmann 25:41

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In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Bruce Rittmann, one of the world’s most influential environmental engineers, to explore a growing global problem hiding in plain sight: forever chemicals. Also known as PFAS, these man-made compounds are used in everyday products like…

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Consumer Talk: How to navigate Airports and Flights for the holidays 45:03

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to make your flights and your airport experience better this holiday season. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former jour…

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S2 Ep8: A Virgin Birth in a Crocodile? with Dr. Brenna Levine & Dr. Warren Booth | Not Impossible Podcast 25:03

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In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Warren Booth and Dr. Brenna Levine, the researchers who documented the first-ever confirmed virgin birth in a crocodile — a discovery that challenges one of the oldest assumptions we have about how life begins. Their work reveals a bi…

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Consumer Talk: Fee increases in fixed-term contracts 39:57

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about fee increases in fixed-term contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast…

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#37: Catalina Cendoya – Patagonia Special (Part 2): The Dark Side of Aquaculture. 1:15:38

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Send us a text This episode is part 2 of a special series recorded as I was travelling across Argentina and Chile, connecting with ocean founders, entrepreneurs, experts and activists. My guest today is Catalina Cendoya, whom I met when I visited a marine conservation organisation called Por El Mar (literally translates to "For the Sea"). Por El Ma…

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S2 Ep7: Recreating the Sun on Earth? with Scientist Dr. Kim Budil 26:05

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In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Kimberly Budil, Director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, who oversaw the first-ever net positive nuclear fusion reaction, a milestone comparable to the Wright brothers’ first flight. Fusion has long lived in the realm o…

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Consumer Talk: Unpacking monthly rental agency admin fees 37:37

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the legality of a rental agency charging a monthly admin fee to tenants. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist,…

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S3-E04: Good Politics vs Good Policy 48:27

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In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we're turning to an expert of our own. Estefania Xuclà, Government Affairs Director at Okeanos®, breaks down the rapidly evolving world of EPR and PCR legislation, the ongoing challenges of securing high-quality recyclate, and why upstream material reduction is becoming essential for brands worldwide. Sh…

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Consumer Talk: Avoiding the Black Friday scams 36:53

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to avoid getting scammed during the Black Friday sales. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and wa…

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Neem - building the Stripe of Pakistan for 250 million people 1:00:32

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Neem is a Pakistan-based fintech startup building the payments infrastructure that simply doesn't exist in the world's fifth largest country. While 71% of transactions still happen in cash, businesses juggle 10+ payment providers just to collect money or pay vendors. Neem has built the full stack: collections, disbursements, branded wallets, and un…

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S2 Ep6: Can Whales Help Us Talk to Aliens? with the SETI Team 20:29

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In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with members of the SETI research team, who are exploring one of the most ambitious questions in science: How do you communicate with a mind that isn’t human? Their work begins here on Earth, decoding the complex songs, social structures, and …

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Consumer Talk: How to check quality of online product 36:39

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to read online product listings to properly understand what you’re getting. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former jour…

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#36: Daniela Allerbon – Patagonia Special (Part 1): Replacing Antibiotics in Aquaculture for the Prevention of Fish Infections. 1:28:20

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Send us a text For the last month or so I've been travelling through Argentina and Chile, exploring what is an incredibly beautiful and important region for the world ocean economy, but one that we don't really hear much about, particularly in Europe and North America. Through the last four weeks or so, I have connected with lots of brilliant, bril…

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Ep. 52- “Building a Seven-Figure Haircare Brand Rooted in Sustainable Ingredients, Packaging & Community (without Amazon)” with Kate Assaraf, CEO and Founder, DIP Hair Care 57:52

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In this engaging conversation, Megan Young Gamble interviews Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Haircare, a sustainable haircare brand that emphasizes community, effective products, and a commitment toward reducing plastic waste. Kate shares her journey of creating Dip from a personal need for sustainable haircare, the importance of understanding true su…

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Consumer Talk: Cancelling a cell phone contract 40:23

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how difficult it is to cancel a cell phone contract. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water spo…

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S2 Ep5: Restoring Brains With Implants? with Neurosurgeon Dr. Jaimie Henderson 24:02

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In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Jaimie Henderson, a neurosurgeon and researcher at Stanford, whose work focuses on restoring brain function for people living with neurological conditions. This conversation explores how the brain learns, adapts, remembers, and someti…

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Consumer Talk: Service bots could alienate customers 37:39

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how digital solutions can have the effect of alienating customers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker …

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S3-E03: Framing the Future: A Conversation with UN Photographer Kiara Worth 1:00:10

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In this episode of Mastering Sustainability, Madeline & Ray sit down with UN photographer and visual storyteller Kiara Worth, whose lens has captured some of the most defining moments in global climate negotiations. From COP conferences to communities on the frontlines of environmental change, Kiara shares what it means to bear witness to both the …

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Ep. 51- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 2-Packaging & Sustainability” with Megan Young Gamble 36:41

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In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble recaps her experience at Makeup in New York 2025, from day 1 and this episode focusing on day two themes of packaging innovation, sustainability, and beauty tech. She shares actionable insights from industry panels including advances in sustainable packaging (like APC Packag…

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S2 Ep4: Plastic Eating Fungi? with Biodegradation Researcher Dr. Amira Samat 28:41

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What if “forever plastic” didn’t have to last forever? In this episode of the Not Impossible Podcast, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Amira Samat, a biologist whose research challenges one of the world’s most stubborn assumptions: that polypropylene, one of our most common plastics, can never truly break down. P…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Pitfalls of getting your car towed 39:24

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the pitfalls of getting your car towed. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast…

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#35: Adam Parker – Building an Ocean Megabrand: How to Take on the Giants in The Consumer Goods Market, with the ReFounder of OceanSaver. 55:08

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Send us a text Adam Parker is a seasoned brand leader with over 13 years of experience building consumer goods brands into household names. Currently leading Ocean Saver, a UK brand creating plastic-free, plant-based cleaning products that protect ocean life. He's passionate about scaling next-generation brands that are transforming entire categori…

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Ep. 50- “Inside MakeUp in New York: Day 1 - Innovation and Tech” with Megan Young Gamble 52:11

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In this special episode on the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble recaps her first postpartum event at Makeup in New York 2025, sharing personal insights on overcoming mom guilt and traveling for work. She highlights major trends and innovations she discovered on day one, including Korean skincare (K-Beauty), with an emphasis o…

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S2 Ep3: A Pilot With No Arms? with Pilot and Speaker Jessica Cox 26:01

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What if the word “impossible” was just a challenge waiting to be redefined? In this Not Impossible Podcast episode, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Jessica Cox, the world’s first woman to fly a plane with her feet, to explore what it truly means to live without limits. Born without arms, Jessica has spent her life d…

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Consumer Talk: Fine print on contracts 36:43

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about reading the fine print in contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pi…

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S2 Ep2: Freezing Organs To Save Lives? with Cryobiologist Dr. Greg Fahy 22:40

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What if freezing organs could save countless lives? In this Not Impossible Podcast episode, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Greg Fahy, a pioneering cryobiologist whose groundbreaking work in vitrification, the process of freezing organs without damaging them, is set to transform the future of organ transplantati…

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Consumer Talk: Travel insurance exclusion extended to family member 40:05

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about travel insurance exclusions which were extended to a family member of the insured traveller. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented b…

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Eolic Wall - making wind energy as accessible and scalable as solar 50:26

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Eolic Wall is a Peru-based renewable energy startup revolutionizing distributed wind generation. While 40% of solar capacity is distributed, less than 1% of wind energy is—because traditional turbines need massive scale to be efficient. Eolic Wall has cracked the code with the Eolic Cell, a 2x2x2 meter modular wind system that delivers utility-scal…

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S2 Ep1: Making Mars A Future Home? with NASA Scientist, Dr. Michael Hecht 20:17

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What does it really take to make Mars a future home for humanity? In this Not Impossible Podcast episode, host and Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling sits down with Dr. Michael Hecht, NASA's principal investigator for MOXIE - Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization." Together, they explore how MOXIE made history by generating oxygen on Mars,…

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Consumer Talk: How unscrupulous contractors take advantage of elderly customers 34:54

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about listeners concerns with the main topic a look at how unscrupulous contractors take advantage of elderly customers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. T…

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Ep. 49- “The Truth About Stress, Skincare, and Your Immune System” with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, Immunologist and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs 58:25

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In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sits down with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, an immunologist, molecular medicine expert, wellness coach, and founder of AveSeena and ChicScience Labs. Dr. Ebru explains the critical impact of stress and inflammation, especially “inflammaging” on skin health, and why acute inflamm…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Second-hand car purchases 34:47

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about second-hand car purchases and all the things that can go wrong, plus listener questions. Wendy and Pippa are also joined by Andrew Travers of FirstCheck. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time…

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S3-E02: Breaking Down Biodegradability: Standards, Science & Trust 1:00:56

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On this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we sit down with Kelvin Okamoto, Ph.D., CEO of Green Bottom Line, Inc., to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of biodegradability. Kelvin takes us inside the role of ASTM standards in separating science from marketing claims—sharing why rigorous testing is essential to cut through greenwash…

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Consumer Talk: Beware using AI to fight your consumer battles 41:02

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how using AI-generated information to fight your consumer battles could cause problems. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by form…

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BioPlaster Research - turning invasive algae into biodegradable materials - replace plastics and restore marine ecosystems 45:57

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BioPlaster from Mexico transforms invasive sargassum algae into high-performance, certified biodegradable materials that replace petroleum-based plastics in packaging and textiles. Their product line includes compostable films, bags, foams, and threads designed for circularity, industrial scalability, and environmental impact. Listen to the story o…

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Ep. 48- “Roundtable: Packaging, Plastics & Platforms toward Circular Economy” with Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole ... 1:06:56

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In this special roundtable episode of the Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble sat down with industry experts Emily Anne Friedman (Recycled Plastics Editor, ICIS), and Ryan Fox (Packaging Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence) and Nicole Toole (Founder of ECGO) to unpack definitions of sustainability, the impact of data and technolog…

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Consumer Talk: In conversation with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud 32:05

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Pippa speaks to Consumer Good and Services ombudsman, Lee Soobrathi. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lif…

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#34: Jay Dignan – Cracking the Seaweed Code: How Fucoidan Unlocks a Profitable Business Model 1:16:20

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Send us a text As the founder of BioMara, a marine biotech startup based in Scotland, Jay Dignan is dedicated to transforming regenerative seaweed into functional and healthy B2B ingredients for the food and wellness industries. His professional journey began in New Zealand and includes a diverse range of experiences, from deep-sea salvage and work…

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Consumer Talk: Redeeming vouchers 40:57

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Zain Johnson, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about people who bought vouchers for experiences and then couldn’t cash in on them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - prese…

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Ep. 47- “The ABCs of Partnerships through Access & Business Certifications” with Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO ... 1:00:25

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In this episode of the Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble reconnects with longtime friend Marc Winston, Senior Director at National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) and the President and CEO of Marc Winston Enterprises. Marc and Megan reminisce on growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, along with Marc’s journe…

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Consumer Talk: How to get rid of marketing spam 37:25

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to get rid of the marketing spam we receive from retailers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presente…

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S3-E01: Carrots and Sticks - What's Needed For Effective EPR 1:07:36

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On this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we sit down with Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability at Atlantic Packaging, to explore how a legacy packaging company is rethinking its role in the fight against plastic pollution. Caroline takes us inside her journey of driving change from within a 75-year-old family-owned business—sharing what…

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Ep. 46- “Family First: Crafting a Business Legacy Together” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC and Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros 40:48

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In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble has a heartfelt conversation with her husband and business partner, Brandon Gamble, CEO of Pallet Pros and Pallet Pros Academy. They discuss building a business legacy together, balancing entrepreneurship with new parenthood, and the realities of running two companies as a…

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Refurbi - Turning Latin America's e-waste crisis into a profitable, circular smartphone business 56:21

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Refurbi is transforming Latin America's massive e-waste problem into a profitable circular economy solution, generating $7.5M in annual revenue while making quality smartphones accessible to millions. With 1.3 million tons of electronic waste piling up annually and only 3% properly managed, co-founders Sebastian and Sylvia have built the region's m…

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Consumer Talk: Aircon contractor fails to deliver 37:05

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a cluster of complaints about an air-conditioning business, which raises important questions around the risk of paying in full BEFORE you’ve received the promised goods or services. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages t…

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Consumer Talk: How to read food labels 32:11

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to Lesego Marule, a lecturer in the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria, and registered dietician Roxanne Gieske who will guide us through the ins and outs of what labels legally have to contain and how to actually read them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hou…

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Ep. 45 - "What Compostable Packaging Really Means?” with Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) 53:57

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In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" Megan Young Gamble speaks with Rhodes Yepsen, Executive Director of Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI )to break down the differences between compostable and biodegradable packaging, the importance of clear certification, and how labeling and policy can help fight greenwashing. Rhodes shares his unique jou…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Third party vendors 33:33

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about issues with third party vendors. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa …

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Ep. 44 - "Going into THRIVING TWOS of the podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC 23:13

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In this special solo episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble reflects on reaching the second anniversary of the show. She shares transparent insights into the evolution of the podcast, lessons learned, and the major themes that have emerged, especially prestige products, sustainability, and the importance of community. …

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#33: Kira Smiley – Seeing the Unseen: Ocean Tech, AI, and the Data-Driven Future of Aquaculture 1:13:34

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Send us a text Kira Smiley is the Global Director of Sales and Marketing at TidalX AI, a startup born from Google[x] (now X, the moonshot factory), focused on developing radical technologies to support the ocean economy while sustainably managing and protecting it. Since joining Tidal in 2020, Kira has worn several hats across business development,…