Advocating for Waste Policies with guest Heidi Sanborn

How Data Transparency Can Transform Textile Reuse

In this episode, Sustainable Solutions guest, Jennifer Wang, CEO of Full Cycle, shares insights on the global secondhand clothing trade, its impact on local economies, and the importance of data transparency in sustainability efforts.

The Hidden Hardship of Child Bedlessness You Never Knew Existed

Join Planet Aid hosts Monica Johnson and Haley Chitty on a journey of compassion and community on the Sustainable Solutions with Planet Aid podcast. Our guest is Luke Mickelson, founder of the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Discover how this organization is fighting 'child bedlessness' and building a better world, one bed at a time. 🛏️✨ #sustainablesolutions [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sustainablesolutions] #CommunityCare [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communitycare] #makeadifference [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makeadifference] #sustainabilitypodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sustainabilitypodcast] #sleepinheavenlypreace [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleepinheavenlypreace] #planetaid [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/planetaid]

How One Man's Volunteer Abroad Journey to Malawi Led to a Profound and Life-Changing Perspective

Explore the transformative journey of James Edwards through the Planet Aid People 2 People Volunteer Program, highlighting cultural insights, community impact, and personal growth.

Transforming Lives One Suit at a Time: The Sharp Dressed Man Story

In this episode, hosts Monica Johnson and Haley Chitty explore the impactful work of Sharp Dressed Man, a Baltimore-based nonprofit dedicated to providing professional attire and support to men entering or re-entering the workforce. Our guest is Sharp Dressed Man's new executive director, Emily Pickett. The conversation highlights the human stories of the men served as well as the organization's history, community impact, and future plans. Although sustainable sustainable fashion is emphasized, the impact of having comfortable, well-fitted clothes is what makes the recipients feel confident and ready to take on the challenges of an interview, professional event, or other occasions.

The Role of Communities in Recycling Efforts (featuring National Recycling Coalition Executive Director, Charles Kamenides)

In this episode of Sustainable Solutions with Planet Aid, hosts Monica Johnson and Haley Chitty speak with Charles Kamenides, Executive Director of the National Recycling Coalition. They discuss the importance of recycling, innovative waste management programs, and the challenges faced in the industry. Kamenides shares insights on the diverse membership of the NRC, upcoming events like the Zero Waste Forum, and the need for effective education and outreach to improve recycling efforts. The conversation highlights the role of technology and youth engagement in fostering a sustainable future.