This is a podcast on sustainability and innovations in business and economy, a great place to learn more about sustainability across industries. We invite professionals working on the implementation of innovative sustainable solutions for the future - to explore circularity and resilience, corporate social responsibility, leadership and culture, impact investment and so on, and give some guidance on how to actually implement sustainability in business.
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Fresh start // new twist // new format
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It's been one year since you last heard from me, I am happy to be back! Carefully starting the new chapter of the podcast, please forgive if I lost the habit of podcasting :) In this episode: - personal, professional, and podcast news; - coaching and mentoring as a new stream of my work; - podcast's way forward. 1-on-1 coaching with me: https://cal…
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Fashion for Change! Interview with Justina Lizikevičiūtė and Roman Lobas
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Justina Lizikevičiūtė and Roman Lobas, experts in innovation and sustainability from Katalista Ventures join this episode to discuss the sustainable development in fashion industry and present a promising initiative Fashion for Change. The project is led by the international organizations engaged striving to make an impact, Estonian Academy of Arts…
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Sustainability Explored is back with new season #9 and few important updates.
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After extended vacations, Sustainability Explored is back! The podcast enters a new season, #9, with important updates. The founder of the podcast, Anna Bellatig, embarks on a new adventure in sustainability and management . By means of this news, Anna passes the role of a podcast host to one of her interviewees, a circular designer, Aya Ulan (dear…
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Solar Simplified: Revolution in Renewable Energy Distribution, with Aviv Shalgi
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Today we have Aviv Shalgi, a Co-Founder and CEO of Solar Simplified where he is Revolutionizing the way solar energy is distributed, bringing it to the masses... Stay with us to learn a ton about green/ alternative energy production, distribution, and pricing. Enjoy the episode!Aviv's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avivshalgi/Solar Simplifie…
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Sustainable sidekicks for environmental behavior change, with Livvy Drake
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Today we have Livvy Drake, the driver of environmental behavior change in organizations across the UK. We will discuss practical steps of bringing more environmental awareness to the masses, and dealing with tricky cases.Livvy works with businesses, events, and green champions to achieve their sustainability goals whilst demonstrating how campaigne…
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Lifecycle Revive: Medical Textile Recycling, with Andy Straisfeld
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Masks, gloves, and other sorts of medical waste created in unprecedented amounts since early 2020 and throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic create a massive environmental and social burden globally. What's the solution? Andy Straisfeld from Lifecycle Revive has an answer and a perfectly working business model. Located in Brantford, Ontario, Life…
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SwagCycle: Upcycling of Branded Merchandise, with Ben Grossman
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When companies rebrand or get acquired, branded merchandise with outdated logos and mottos often end up in a landfill before their actual material life is over. This is a very concerning and sad issue for the environment. Ben Grossman mobilized the resources of the 4th generation family business in marketing and created the platform of givers and t…
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The Infinite Recyclability of Metals, with Jenny Wassenaar from Trivium Packaging
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Today, we are discussing metal packaging, how the work of VP Sustainability at a big company like Trivium Packaging looks like, the systemic collaboration of infrastructures in different industries such as packaging and recycling, Trivium's long-term Climate Change Commitment and many more. Enjoy the episode!Additional resourcesJenny's LinkedIn pro…
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How Norway leads the Race to Electrify, with Hege Barnes from Innovation Norway
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In this episode with Hege Barnes, Regional Director Americas at Innovation Norway, we are talking about the Race to Electrify, how Norway innovates the world daring to dream, successful EV use cases like the first fully electric container ship, Green Shipping Program, and tips to achieve business success in electrifying the regions at a good pace. …
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The Corona Chronicles: Envisioning a New Normal for Regeneration and Thriving with Ralph Thurm
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In this special episode, we discuss with Ralph Thurm, a Co-Founder r3.0 Redesign for Resilience and Regeneration, Managing Director OnCommons gGmbH, Founder & Managing Director of A|HEAD|ahead, and the author of the 'The Corona Chronicles - Envisioning a New Normal for Regeneration and Thriving'- how the COVID-19 crisis triggered the understanding …
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Earth Day Special with Prof. Maurie Cohen
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On this special day, Earth Day of 2021, we are looking 30 years back at what has been achieved in terms of sustainable development since Rio-1992, how sustainable consumption developed over the years and what lead to the relatively recent shift towards minimalism and zero-waste movement. We speak with Prof. Maurie Cohen about what environmental pol…
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Digital Fashion 101 with Krista Jantti
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In this episode, we are talking with Krista Jantti, a design consultant focused on XR, AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, about the future and the present of digital fashion and how it could help save natural resources when digital clothes could fulfill the needs of getting something new and show status on social media. Global B2C eCommerce fash…
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The Role Non-Profits Play in Advancing Sustainability with Gaëlle Mogli @ConnectAID
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In today's episode, we are talking with Gaëlle Mogli, the founder of ConnectAID - the platform helping NGOs become visible and plant the 'seeds of sustainability' around the world. We are talking about passion for humanitarian work and how to unite a massive community of helpers and givers globally, how to start a powerful platform to connect indiv…
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News ⚡: Sustainability Career course is live 💫💫💫
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This is a bonus news-sharing episode - my audio course called How to Build Your Career in Sustainability is finally live on Listenable! Enjoy it :) To listen to the course: https://listenable.io/web/courses/393/ To book a 1-on-1 career consultation: https://calendly.com/annachashchyna/career-consultation?back=1&month=2021-04 To talk to me on Linked…
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How to Prepare for Natural Disasters, with George Siegal, the author of The Last House Standing movie
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In this episode, we are talking to George Siegal, the director of The Last House Standing movie, about documentary filmmaking, natural disasters, the role of insurance companies, legislation and regulatory requirements for housing, the ways to protect oneself from natural disasters, climate refugees, and things alike.Enjoy the episode and let us kn…
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Interior Design Done Sustainably, with Marcy Garcia from MG Design Lab
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In this episode, we are talking to Marcy Garcia, creative director and owner of The MG Design Lab, about interior design that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also toxins and chemicals-free, healthy, comfortable, and sustainable to the highest possible extent. Marcy shares her personal story that leads her to develop her passion for healthy b…
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The Role of Data and Futurism in Sustainability, with Tim Panagos from Microshare.io
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In today's episode, we learn what empowering opportunities data, AI, the Internet-of-Things, and the future itself has in store for us. Anna talks to Tim Panagos, the CTO of Microshare.io, about the vast opportunities the data provides to solve real-life problems, including the risks associated with the spread of the global pandemic. Enjoy the epis…
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How to Make a Company Climate Positive with Jack Kennedy from Dodo
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What's the difference between climate positivity and climate neutrality? How the company's carbon footprint is calculated and how accurate the algorithm is? What are the ways of carbon offsetting beyond tree planting? All of these (and other) questions are answered by Jack Kennedy, co-founder of @dodo_eco, a company on a mission to reduce 400m tonn…
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Growth Reinvented: Turn Your Data and Artificial Intelligence Into Money' by Mika Ruokonen_book review February
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For my February self-imposed reading challenge, I chose "Growth Reinvented: Turn Your Data and Artificial Intelligence Into Money" by Mika Ruokonen. Drawing on dozens of real-life case studies and existing company examples, it provides a practical step-by-step guide for companies looking to realize the value of and monetize their data and AI offeri…
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Environmental Communication with Andjela Djuraskovic
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In this episode, we are talking with Andjela Djuraskovic, "a versatile eco enthusiast with a background in social sciences", an Environmental Activist and Environmental Communication Specialist, also she is the Founder of "Eko Korijen" publishing & consulting in Montenegro. Andjela created the first environmental online course in the Balkans langua…
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Zero-waste Lifestyle: Start Where You Are, with Callee Ackland
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Callee Ackland, the owner of two zero-waste businesses, shares tips & tricks on how to start living a zero-waste lifestyle stress-free. Learn more at annachashchyna.com
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Climate-positive Bamboo Building, with Troy Carter from RIZOME
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From this episode you will learn how RIZOME is scaling engineered bamboo lumber into primary global construction material, planting one of the largest carbon sequestration projects on the planet, and building the first climate-positive cities and buildings. Find the show notes at annachashchyna.com By the way, if you're a podcast host looking for n…
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How to create nourishing spaces using sustainable design? With Susan Inglis from Sustainable Furnishings Council
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Tune in to learn the story behind Sustainable Furnishings Council and its #JustOne campaign aimed at creating more sustainable, nourishing spaces.Today with us we have Susan Inglis, the Executive Director of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, an organization that promotes and secures a sustainable future through responsible design choices.Susan h…
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Crawly Composters: Worm Away Your Organic Waste, with Cathy Nesbitt
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Join us for an exciting interview on indoor organic waste composting and the special role worms play in it! Cathy Nesbitt, our guest today, is a Worm Advocate and Founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters (established in 2002!).She is on a mission to put worms in every living space. She believes worms are going to play an ever-increasing role in waste m…
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The Personal MBA. Master the Art of Business_book review January
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For my January self-imposed reading challenge, I chose 'The Personal MBA. Master the Art of Business' by Josh Kaufman. Here is what the author says: The Personal MBA is designed to help learn the art of business on your own terms. Instead of mortgaging your life to go to business school, it’s possible to dramatically increase your knowledge of busi…
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Healthy & sustainable built-in environments, with April Elaine Powell
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Tune in to learn today about sustainable interior and identity design, furniture design, sourcing, idea generation, and business strategy for the wellness, retail, and hospitality industries. Listen to April Powell, the founder & creative director of ID.+Collective, speak about the innovative and collaborative experience, accessibility, and design,…
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Andeana Hats - Local Peruvian Sustainable Hats Brand, with Laura Grier
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Dive into this episode to hear the vibe of the Peruvian artisanal art of hats & weavings creation. The authentic and very inspiring approach of the Andeana Hats' co-founder, Laura Grier, will not leave you indifferent and will make you wonder about indigenous cultures, women empowerment, local tourism, and the local economy. Laura will share the se…
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Declutter Your Way to Peace of Mind, with Julie Coraccio
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As an eco-organizer and professional declutterer, Julia teaches people to be sustainable when decluttering and when organizing. This episode is full of VERY applicable advice on how to lift the weight off your life via just focusing on the one first step you can do today to get organized and remove the noise of meaningless stuff from your life. Lis…
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Sustainable Cultures & Awakened Capitalism, with Catherine Bell from The Awakened Company
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Today, we’re joined by Catherine Bell to discuss the relentless pursuit of more and healthy sustainable corporate cultures and awakened capitalism as a way to alter, quantify, and improve sustainability efforts.We’ll see how culture empowers anything from the individual self to organizations and societies. At the same time, we explore hidden truths…
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2020 was a blast - through this podcast it taught me consistency and discipline, opened my eyes to the diversity of this world via interviews with guests and chats with our listeners, it taught me to delegate - we grew the team at first and then reduced it again to only 2 people. This podcast became my family in 2020 and this is why I will never sa…
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Sustainability Predictions for 2021, with Gro Dyrnes from Innovation Norway
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In today’s episode, Gro Dyrnes, Regional Director Americas at Innovation Norway, offers us a sneak peek at the ideas, predictions, and expectations about the upcoming 2021. This is the last episode of 2020 - and we tried to make it special and truly worth listening to. What you'll learn:- the progress humanity achieved in 2020 on the sustainability…
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Digital Branding for Sustainable Businesses, with Eric Ressler from Cosmic, A Social Impact Creative Agency
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In today’s episode, Eric Ressler shares the secrets of digital branding for sustainability. As the founder and creative director at Cosmic, A social Impact Creative Agency, Eric helps truly eco-friendly businesses to enhance their positive social impact and spark real-world change using storytelling and effective engagement with the audience. Wheth…
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Sustainability Certification for SMEs, with David Goodman from Edenark Group
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In this episode, David Goodman, CEO and President of the Edenark Group, talks about the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of adjusting environmental management systems within small, and mid-sized companies. By doing what is best for the world and its people, it’s very likely for sales to improve as well.Today, more and more customers are demanding certifications of …
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Digital Carbon Footprint & How to Measure It. Interview with Frank Meehan from Equilibrium World
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Today, we're joined by Frank Meehan to discuss the importance of using digital measuring tools and reporting as ways to quantify and share the results of economic activities and sustainability efforts. We’ll see how data empowers anything from climate change mitigation to food security, and supply chain transformations. At the same time, we explore…
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Vertical farming for food sustainability: the case of Eden Green Technology, with Eddy Badrina
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Eddy Badrina joins us today for an exciting conversation on the role played by vertical farming to food sustainability. With advanced greenhouse technologies and a resilience-focused mindset, we can produce local and nutritious products, such as greens and herbs, that will feed the world as demand increases. Eddy will guide us through the exciting …
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The future of packaging? (K)NOT Plastic! with Ry Russell
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Today, we're joined by Ry Russell from Knot Plastic™ to learn about how we can replace plastics in our current lifestyle with innovative materials that are safer for our families and the planet. Did you know that with the technology innovations and resources available today we can effectively remove plastic pollution from the packaging industry? To…
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From recycled furniture to a better planetary footprint: the case of Van de Sant, with Robert Milder
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In today's short and snappy episode, we talk to Robert Milder, designer and environmentalist, about the transition to a circular design, recycled materials, and sustainable processes in the furniture industry. At a time when the appetite for eco-friendly products is rising, furniture has been largely ignored, yet it has an intense impact on defores…
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Sustainability through the economic & political lens, with Noel Bagwell from The Honest Lawyer Podcast
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Join us on a new-style episode with Noel Bagwell as we peel the onion around the economics and politics of sustainability. In just about an hour and a half, we scan through a lot of difficult questions on our grandest sustainability and development challenges, such as “Should we regulate pandemics?”, “Should we ban conquest?” and “What political re…
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Innovative ways circular asset management drives sustainability, with Noreen Kam from LUP Global
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Today, we're joined by Noreen Kam to discuss the intricacies of circular asset management and its importance in driving sustainability. We start by learning how Noreen found a unique opportunity to drive the circular economy within logistics: prolonging the life cycle of assets. The “disposable mindset”, as well as unhealthy competition with each o…
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Environment as a victim of war & armed conflicts, with Nikolai Denisov, Zoï Environment Network, consultant to the OSCE, the UN & other organizations
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Join us today for an unusual, yet exciting episode on a multidimensional topic: the intersection of environmental protection and conflict mitigation. Together with expert Nikolai Denisov, we explore the hidden impact of war and conflict on the environment to raise awareness about the importance of preventing issues at the roots, instead of mitigati…
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Hop in on the Slow Fashion Bus, with Olesya Lane
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Join today's conversation with Olesya Lane, one of the most joyful creatives we've met, who will introduce you to the world of sowing, mending, and upcycling clothes for a better planetary footprint.Fast fashion finds its nemesis in the conscious movement of slow fashion, an alternative that mitigates excessive consumption, poor quality clothes, wa…
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Fueling sustainable change one fuel at a time, with Twyla Dell
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Today, Twyla Dell delights us with a conversation about the history and future of sustainability based on the clean energy transition. Fuel is a core driver of not only human progress, but also of our planet's resilience. As it turns out, the way we used fuel in the past threatens to burn our world, when there are much brighter options on the horiz…
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Humans & nature: what do we gain from connecting with nature? With Elliot Connor from Human Nature Project
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Join us today for an eye-opening conversation on the human-nature connection together with young ecologist Elliot Connor. As we begin to break the barriers that we built between ourselves and nature, we learn to appreciate the accumulated wisdom of the creatures around us and the many similarities that unite us. Elliot shares this fresh view along …
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How to Lead Sustainably? With Trista Bridges
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Join us today for an exclusive episode with Trista Bridges, author of “Leading Sustainably” on the importance and challenges of driving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across sectors. Sustainability takes a team effort: governments need to guide policy systems; businesses must take responsibility for their operations, and society can encou…
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Resource Efficiency for Business - How to Reduce Costs & Environmental Footprints with Patricio Gonzalez Morel
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In today's episode, we turn the belief that sustainability is costly on its head as we discuss with Patricio Gonzalez Morel about the enormous potential for profitability of resource efficiency. Transforming energy use and reducing input materials can help businesses recover their investments up to 10,000 times. Can you believe it? The figures are …
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Indigenous rights, identity, and spirituality vs. mining activities in Guinea. Interview with Bintou Camara
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Our discussion today with Bintou Camara is filled with precious insights about the urgent sustainability issues faced by indigenous communities in Guinea, West Africa. Every day, these vulnerable groups confront the dangers posed to their social, economical, and spiritual lives by the mining activities in the territories they occupy. As animists, i…
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The Cradle to Cradle Certification Explained, with Aglaia Gomez from EcoIntelligentGrowth
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Today we debunk the most interesting aspects of the Cradle to Cradle Certification™ for more sustainable products together with Aglaia Gomez from EcointelligentGrowth. To prepare for the radical uncertainty ahead, as well as comply with regulation, companies can truly benefit from getting their products’ Cradle to Cradle Certified. Our society and …
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How to Communicate Sustainability Effectively with Erica Larson from Pixel Power
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Join us today, as we discuss with Erica Larson about the art & science of branding and marketing sustainability. It's new, yet it's a hot topic that will only get more traction as brands expand their role in society and need to communicate their global footprint. Erica shares insights from her unique journey into communicating sustainability in eng…
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Eco-feminism: How Human and Environmental Rights Are Interconnected. Interview with Mirishahe Syla from Kosovo Center for Counseling, Social Services, and Research
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In today's episode, together with Mirishahe Syla, we take the concepts of feminism, gender equality, and environmental justice and discuss their numerous facets and inevitable interconnection. Born out the same faulty system, social and environmental injustice are causing toxic hierarchization, inequality, and unjustified superiority, whether in ou…
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Design with Sustainability in Mind. Interview with Aya Ulan
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Today, we're excited to be joined by Aya Ulan in a conversation about sustainable design. Step by step, we dive into the principles of the circular design, including product durability and reparability, as well as how these fit our current needs to reduce waste and pollution. Circular design constitutes a key driver of the system transformation we …
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