The Indisposable Podcast™

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Celebrating solutions to plastic pollution - because throw-away is so yesterday.

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2022
The Plastics Pacts: Collaboration to scale a circular economy
Global Plastic Pacts bring together stakeholders from across the plastics value chain to work at the ground level to build a new circular economy – one that eliminates unnecessary plastic and emphasizes reuse and refill. This week’s guest Marta Longhurst, Manager of the Plastics Pact Initiative at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMAF) discusses the momentum the Pacts are building and the critical role they play in creating platforms for cross-sector alignment and collaboration. Resources: The Ellen MacArthur Foundation About the Plastics Pact Network EMAF on the elimination of problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging The New Plastics Economy Vision Upstream Publication: Infrastructure to scale the New Reuse Economy
August 11, 2022
50 min
Hug a plate: plastic-free solutions for kid friendly dining
“At the end of the day, people and the planet are connected,” says Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, “And the lasting impact between the two are not going to be felt by us, but by our children, and our children's children.” In this episode, Brooking Gatewood sits down with Dr. Mantravadi – pediatrician, mother, advocate, 2022 Reusies® Judge, and founder of the stainless steel container company Ahimsa - who set out to change the systems that expose children to harmful plastic food packaging and pollute the planet. Resources: Ahimsa The Unwrapped Project Environmental Working Group Plastic Free Restaurants Upstream’s Learning Hub: Reuse in Schools
August 4, 2022
41 min
Putting the “re” in “use” with William McDonough
We welcome back the legendary William McDonough, architect and vanguard of the circular economy to The Indisposable Podcast. (He is also returning as a judge and will be presenting at The Reusies this year!). Journey with Bill as he describes how the revelatory intersections of science, art, math, and nature influenced his approach to design, sustainability, and ultimately – a model for the new reuse economy. Resources: mcdonough.com Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things The Upcycle Be a Reuser, Not a Consumer: 2021 Indisposable Podcast interview with William McDonough
July 28, 2022
55 min
Making Restaurants More Reusable
Hollywood actor & director turned Solutioneer John Charles Meyer is the Executive Director of Plastic Free Restaurants – a new nonprofit that helps restaurants, schools, and other US organizations who want financial and technical assistance to shift from single-use to reuse. Plastic Free Restaurants has already helped keep millions of pieces of plastic out of our waste stream. Listen in to find out how, and how you can help! Resources: Plastic Free Restaurants Find Plastic Free Restaurants Around the US PPC’s Flip the Script Campaign Rethink Disposable’s Case Studies & Resources Recent NPR piece on the impact of PFAS chemicals Upstream’s Reuse Wins report Upstream’s Reuse Outreach Playbook Upstream’s learning hub on Reuse in Food Service The #SkipTheStuff policy campaign
July 21, 2022
34 min
Coalition Building in Seattle
Reuse Seattle is a public-private partnership among the City of Seattle; the city’s major sports and entertainment venues; restaurants and businesses; PR3; and a growing list of new partners. They’re working to create practical solutions and standardized systems to help the city’s businesses and residents move from single-use to reuse – making it accessible, affordable, and convenient for everyone. They’re also one of the most recent to join Upstream’s national network of reuse coalitions. Meet Reuse Seattle’s leaders Stephanie Thomas of Cascadia Consulting and Pat Kaufman of Seattle Public Utilities as they describe the city’s exciting evolution toward reuse for all – and the power of partnerships in getting there. Resources: Reuse Seattle Cascadia Consulting Seattle Public Utilities PR3 r.Cup GoBox Upstream podcast about PR3: Setting the Standard for Reuse About Upstream’s Community Coalitions Celebrating the Visionary Sego Jackson on his Retirement
July 14, 2022
67 min
Bringing back the refillable bottle
Caren McNamara of Conscious Container and Matt Swihart of Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery were both inspired by seeing reuse/refill operations in action on their worldwide travels – and wanted to bring these systems to life in the U.S. Now they are pioneering beverage refill in the beer and wine industries. In this week’s episode, they share both the enthusiasm and challenges they have encountered, plus why the economic and environmental benefits make it all worthwhile – especially if we can get a national bottle bill on board. Resources: Conscious Container Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery Upstream’s Reuse Hub: Deposit Refund Systems and Refillable Containers The New Reuse Economy: How the Beverage Sector's Re-embrace of Refill Will Transform the Industry
June 30, 2022
41 min
What does restorative environmental justice look like?
In this special episode honoring Juneteenth, we talk about environmental justice and how the one-way, throw-away, linear economy doesn’t just trash the planet, it destroys lives and communities as well - especially communities of color in sacrifice zones here in the United States and around the globe. Learn insights from two esteemed leaders in the environmental justice movement – Dr. Ana Baptista, Professor at the Milano School of Policy, Management & Environment and Co-Director of the Tishman Environment & Design Center at The New School; and Jose Bravo, Executive Director of the Just Transition Alliance – as they discuss how systemic racism, historical and ongoing, continues to bring the most devastating climate impacts to people of color, what effective allyship looks like, and how reuse fits in as part of a holistic solution to addressing this legacy and bringing restorative justice to frontline communities. Resources: Milano School of Policy, Management & Environment Tishman Environment & Design Center Just Transition Alliance Exploring the History of Environmental Justice to Support Anti-Racism Indisposable Organizing: Black Leadership on the Front Lines
June 16, 2022
38 min
Plastic, Oceans, & a New Way Forward
In celebration of World Oceans Day, host Brooking Gatewood sits down with National Reuse Network member and Director of Programs for Oceanic Global, Cassia Patel, to learn about our oceans and some of the collaborative organizing happening around the world to help protect them. We also talk about Oceanic Global’s exciting Blue Standard certification and training program to help businesses choose ocean-friendly solutions, including ditching plastic! Resources: World Oceans Day Oceanic Global's Blue Standard Certification
June 8, 2022
23 min

About the podcast The Indisposable Podcast™

Celebrating solutions to plastic pollution - because throw-away is so yesterday.

The Indisposable Podcast™

About the podcast The Indisposable Podcast™

Categories

The Plastics Pacts: Collaboration to scale a circular economy

Hug a plate: plastic-free solutions for kid friendly dining

Putting the “re” in “use” with William McDonough

Making Restaurants More Reusable

Coalition Building in Seattle

Bringing back the refillable bottle

What does restorative environmental justice look like?

Plastic, Oceans, & a New Way Forward

About the podcast The Indisposable Podcast™

Categories