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Particle Play: Transforming Waste into Innovative Design | Amanda Rawlings & Krissy Harbert
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Sneaker Impact News: Designing Sustainability with Particle Play Co-Founders
In Episode 44 of Sneaker Impact News, host Bryan welcomes Krissy Harbert and Amanda Rawlings, co-founders of Particle Play. The discussion covers their backgrounds, the creation, and mission of Particle Play—transforming post-consumer and industrial waste into innovative brand environments and products. They emphasize sustainability, local partnerships, and community building within design. Bryan and his guests discuss various upcycling projects and the challenges of introducing eco-friendly materials in mainstream markets. They also share their personal passions and sustainable practices. Join for an inspiring conversation on pushing the boundaries of sustainable environmental design.
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Chapters
1. Welcome and Guest Introductions (00:00:00)
2. What is Particle Play? (00:01:31)
3. Meeting Sneaker Impact (00:02:26)
4. Touring Sneaker Impact Facility (00:03:24)
5. The Vision for Sustainable Manufacturing (00:05:50)
6. Founders' Backgrounds and Journey (00:09:52)
7. Sustainable Design and Brand Collaborations (00:17:59)
8. Exploring Carbon Offset and Data Analytics (00:29:53)
9. Chicago Marathon and Sustainable Merchandise (00:30:46)
10. Creative Upcycling Projects and Brand Collaborations (00:31:27)
11. Understanding Polystyrene and Its Uses (00:32:13)
12. Post-Consumer vs. Post-Industrial Materials (00:33:03)
13. Personal Passions and Hobbies (00:35:41)
14. Living Sustainably in Different Cities (00:38:09)
15. Future Goals for Particle Play (00:43:15)
16. Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainability (00:46:52)
17. Inspiring Messages and Final Thoughts (00:54:05)
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