The Greener Alternative

Greener Take-Out with Dispatch Goods

Today when you order takeout, your food can come in a variety of materials - Plastic, Compostable, Styrofoam, oh my! - but they all have one thing in common: they’re all single use and designed to be thrown away. Creating a circular process for to-go is a challenge, and depends on other parties to participate - restaurants have to offer reusable containers, and customers have to return them - but when it works, you have a seamless process that creates a better eating experience and no trash.  Join us for a conversation with Maia Tekle [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maia-tekle/] from Dispatch Goods about how they are working to create a more elevated (and circular) takeout experience with your favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. Highlights 1:25 Introduction to Maia + Dispatch Goods 4:22 What's wrong with todays takeout? 8:19 Collaboration with restaurants 11:38 Sustainability x inclusivity 15:06 Use your voice 17:06 Progress not perfection 18:37 Rapid fire questions Recommendations How To Save a Planet Recommended Listening: We Can’t Solve the Climate Crisis Without Gender Equality: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SitVarPZ0yBoVc0RxV8aP?si=UL7s-JcyS6Spj0PTYE9q1w Black Lives Matter and the Climate: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vO0O6COrqqB9HS710UWqa?si=X7xZcpbUQWKFg6eqEkIBMw All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K Wilkinson: https://www.allwecansave.earth/anthology Follow our guests on LinkedIn: Maia Tekle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maia-tekle [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maia-tekle] Want to learn more about Dispatch Goods? Head over to their website at: dispatchgoods.com [https://dispatchgoods.com/] or check out their instagram at @dispatch_goods [https://www.instagram.com/dispatch_goods/]. Interested in reading the transcript of this show? Check it out here. [https://www.thegreeneralternative.com/blog/episode-w/dispatch-goods-transcript] TWITTER: twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt [https://twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt] INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/]

Greener Groceries with Hive Brands

Have you gone grocery shopping this week? Shopping for greener alternatives at big grocery chains is difficult: greenwashing and plastic are the status quo, and even the most environmental consumer can find themselves gravitating towards their tired and true brands. Shopping your values used to take a lot of legwork and research, and, usually, greener brands aren't as easily found at grocery stores - which is why Hive Brands has set out to make it easy to shop for greener groceries online. Join us for a conversation with Katie Tyson and Jamie Leidelmeyer from Hive Brands about how they are working to create a grocery shopping experience that makes it easy to shop your values and discover your new favorite products.  Follow our guests on LinkedIn:  Katie Tyson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieltyson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieltyson/] Jamie Leidelmeyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jleidelmeyer/  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jleidelmeyer/ ] Want to learn more about Hive Brands? Head over to their website at: hivebrands.com [//hivebrands.com] or check out their instagram at @hivebrandsofficial  [https://www.instagram.com/hivebrandsofficial/] Interested in reading the transcript of this show? Check it out here.  [https://www.thegreeneralternative.com/blog/episode-w/hive-brands-transcript] TWITTER: twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt [//www.twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt] INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/  [//www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/ ] Learn more about the topics discussed on this episode at thegreeneralternative.com [//www.thegreeneralternative.com]

Greener Skincare with Common Heir

The skincare industry is constantly growing with new brands, products, and innovations. With this increase of choice comes a ton of packaging, especially single-use packaging and components that "enhance" the experience of the product. In this episode, we are chatting about Vitamin C, a go-to ingredient for glowing skin, and how companies like Common Heir are tackling the plastic-obsessed beauty industry head-on. Join us for a conversation with Cary Lin from Common Heir about their mission to create a zero-waste vitamin C solution that is leading the industry in a much-needed glow-up (aka a stable shelf life without the use of plastic). Follow our guest Cary Lin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carylin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carylin/] Want to learn more about Common Heir? Head over to their website at: commonheir.com [https://commonheir.com/] or check out their instagram at www.instagram.com/commonheir/ [https://www.instagram.com/commonheir/] Interested in reading the transcript of this show? Check it out here. [https://www.thegreeneralternative.com/blog/episode-w/common-heir-transcript] TWITTER: twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt [https://twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt] INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/] Learn more about the topics discussed on this episode at thegreeneralternative.com [https://www.thegreeneralternative.com/]

Greener Produce with Plenty

We all know that eating a plant-based diet is better for the planet. But, what you might not know is that not all veggies are created equal, and certain ways of farming aren't so great for the planet. With global populations only expected to increase, we need to think of new and innovative ways to produce more yield while minimizing using limited resources like land and water. Join us for a conversation with Erica Lovelace from Plenty about some of the negative environmental impacts of conventional farming, and how innovative farming solutions like Plenty help make a smaller impact on the planet, all while tasting delicious and maximizing flavor. Follow our guest Erica Lovelace on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ericajlovelace/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericajlovelace/] Want to learn more about Plenty? Head over to their website at: www.plenty.ag [https://www.plenty.ag/] or check out their instagram at www.instagram.com/plenty/ [https://www.instagram.com/plenty/] Interested in reading the transcript of this show? Check it out here. [https://www.thegreeneralternative.com/blog/episode-w/plenty-transcript] TWITTER: twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt [https://twitter.com/TheGreenerAlt] INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegreeneralternative/] Learn more about the topics discussed on this episode at thegreeneralternative.com [https://www.thegreeneralternative.com/]

Pilot

We’re Michelle and Lauren, and we’re on a mission to change our purchasing habits to be more sustainable. It’s frustrating and hard to find sustainable alternatives to the products you use every day - We’ve found the easiest way to find out about great, sustainable swaps is from your friends. We want to become a resource for you to discover companies that can easily replace day-to-day products with greener alternatives. In the Greener Alternative, episodes will dive into the industry of an everyday product and highlight a company that’s disrupting that industry with a more sustianable option. We’re committed to doing research on companies and industries to ensure we’re not contributing to greenwashing. And, we’re not about shaming anyone. Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, we just want to help everyone go green(er) than they are right now! We hope you think this is a good idea because we’re pretty excited about it. Stay tuned for future episodes, and thanks for listening!