68 episodes

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, a podcast that's all about inspiring change. I'm your host, Erin Andrews, and I'm thrilled to bring you along for the ride. As the Executive Director of Impact Zero, a nonprofit based in Toronto that helps bring circular economy solutions to life, I've had the privilege of meeting some of the most amazing people in the sustainability world. In this show, we're going to sit down and have real, personal conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, researchers, activists, and anyone else who's making a difference in the world. We'll learn about their passions, their struggles, and their triumphs, and we'll gain a deeper understanding of the circular economy and what it takes to make the impossible, possible. So join me on this journey, as we discover what it means to be a sustainability disruptor.

Sustainability Disruptors Impact Zero - Building the Circular Economy

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, a podcast that's all about inspiring change. I'm your host, Erin Andrews, and I'm thrilled to bring you along for the ride. As the Executive Director of Impact Zero, a nonprofit based in Toronto that helps bring circular economy solutions to life, I've had the privilege of meeting some of the most amazing people in the sustainability world. In this show, we're going to sit down and have real, personal conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, researchers, activists, and anyone else who's making a difference in the world. We'll learn about their passions, their struggles, and their triumphs, and we'll gain a deeper understanding of the circular economy and what it takes to make the impossible, possible. So join me on this journey, as we discover what it means to be a sustainability disruptor.

    Repairing (COMMUNITY-BUILDING) with Alvin Ramoutar

    Repairing (COMMUNITY-BUILDING) with Alvin Ramoutar

    Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast presented by Impact Zero! Our goal is to have conversations with remarkable individuals who are positively impacting the world and to motivate you to get involved in the sustainability movement, regardless of how small your actions may be. We are delighted to have you as a listener, and we invite you to join our community at impactzero.ca to support our podcast. Let us collaborate to make the world a better and more sustainable place for everyone!
    This week's episode features Alvin Ramoutar, a software developer who leads Repair Cafe Toronto in his free time. Alvin initially joined the Repair Cafe in 2018, but he has since become a crucial part of the core team, supporting their mission to organize free repair and community-building events across various regions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We share many common values with Repair Cafe, and one of the highlights of this episode is Alvin's favorite repair story, which he shares towards the end. It's an engaging and informative conversation that you won't want to miss.


    This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), which provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.


    Now let's meet Alvin!


    Alvin’s Portfolio - Link
    Repair Cafe Toronto - Website
    Email - contact@alvinr.ca


    Support the show

    • 48 min
    Holistic (Natural Beauty) with Kirsten Pelchat

    Holistic (Natural Beauty) with Kirsten Pelchat

    This week, we're chatting with Kirsten Pelchat, who's one of the co-founders of Elva's All Naturals, a small business that makes natural, small-batch health and home products. Kirsten and her partner Ian are all about using the most natural ingredients possible to create top-notch products. We get into what it's like running a business that cares about both human health and the planet's health.
    So, be sure to tune in and join us in our mission to make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider showing your support by visiting our website at impactzero.ca and becoming a part of our community. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and pave the way for future generations.


    This season of Sustainability Disruptors is proudly sponsored by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG offers top-notch recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance requirements. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch with them at canada@rev-log.com or check out their website at www.rev-log.com.


    Let’s dive into our conversation with Kirsten!


    Links: 
    Website - Elva’s All Naturals
    IG - elvas.allnaturals
    Support the show

    • 42 min
    Refillerypreneur (Refilling Sustainability) with Sam Soloway

    Refillerypreneur (Refilling Sustainability) with Sam Soloway

    Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero. We've got an exciting episode lined up for you, because this week we're talking to Sam Soloway, the co-founder of Planet Pantry in Winnipeg. Sam's a true inspiration, having opened her one-stop refillery during the peak of Covid lockdowns after her career as a theater actor was disrupted in Toronto.
    In this episode, we delve into the importance of supporting local businesses, and what it takes to be an integrity-first entrepreneur who's not afraid to make mistakes. Sam's journey is truly remarkable, and her insights are invaluable for anyone interested in sustainability.


    So, be sure to tune in and join us in our mission to make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us. And if you enjoy our podcast, please do show your support by visiting us at impactzero.ca and becoming part of our community. Together, let's make a positive impact on the environment and pave the way for future generations to come!


    This season of Sustainability Disruptors is proudly sponsored by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG offers top-notch recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance requirements. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch with them at canada@rev-log.com or check out their website at www.rev-log.com.


    Let’s dive into our conversation with Sam!


    Planet Pantry - Website
    IG - planetpantrywpg
    Contact - Form


    Support the show

    • 39 min
    Gleaning (URBAN HARVESTING) with Rachel Lissner

    Gleaning (URBAN HARVESTING) with Rachel Lissner

    Hey there, welcome to Sustainability Disruptors - the podcast by Impact Zero! Our mission is simple: to speak to amazing people who are creating positive change in the world and inspire you to join the sustainability movement too, no matter how small your contribution may be.
    We're thrilled to have you on board and we'd love for you to support our podcast and join our community over at impactzero.ca. Together, let's make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us!


    This week, we're excited to introduce you to Rachel Lissner, the program manager at Not Far From The Tree and founder of Reuseful. She's a true sustainability champion and shares her insights on gleaning and managing hard-to-reuse materials in this episode.


    If you're looking for inspiration on how you can make a difference in the environment, then this episode is for you! Rachel's work is truly incredible and we can all learn something from her. Let's do our part in preserving our planet for generations to come!


    Oh, and by the way, this season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), a company that provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.


    So, without further ado, let's meet Rachel and dive into the world of sustainability together!


    Not Far From The Tree - https://notfarfromthetree.org/
    IG - nfftt



    Support the show

    • 50 min
    Pollinators (DIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABILITY) with Ashoke Mohanraj

    Pollinators (DIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABILITY) with Ashoke Mohanraj

    Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! Each week we speak to incredible people who are making a difference in the world and inspiring others to do the same. Our goal is to inspire you to get involved in the sustainability movement and show you how you can make a difference, no matter how small.
    If you want to support our podcast or become a member of our community, head on over to impactzero.ca. We'd love to have you on board and join us in making the world a better, more sustainable place!


    This week's episode is all about protecting our pollinators and promoting sustainability. Our guest is the amazing Ashoke Mohanraj, author of the fantastic children's book "Pollinator Man." We’re so excited to share his passion for preserving our planet and inspiring the younger generation to get involved!


    In this episode, Ashoke talks about the importance of protecting our pollinators and how we can all make a difference. He encourages kids to get outside and participate in activities that promote pollinator conservation. And guess what, he also talks about the role that men can play in the sustainability movement!


    So, if you're looking for some inspiration on how to make a positive impact on the environment, tune in to this episode and learn from Ashoke's incredible work. Let's do our part in preserving our planet for generations to come!
     
    This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.


    Let’s meet Ashoke!


    Connect with Ashoke!
    LinkedIn
    IG @ashokemohanraj
    Pollinator Man - Pollinator Man: Mohanraj, Ashoke, Aamir, Minha: 9781778232909: Books - Amazon.ca
    Goldilocks Mission Website - THE GOLDILOCKS MISSION
    On The Verge Website (Production Company) - Home - OT Verge
    Written Piece in Collaboration with the City of Markham on Environmentalism & Masculinity - Trail Project – Storywalk | Markham Public Library



    Support the show

    • 41 min
    Keep (LOCAL REFILL REVOLUTION) with Jacquie Rushlow

    Keep (LOCAL REFILL REVOLUTION) with Jacquie Rushlow

    Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! We're all about sustainability and bringing you the inside scoop on how you can make a difference. Our goal is to inspire you to join the movement, so we chat with people who are doing just that.
    If you want to show some love for the show or become a member, check out impactzero.ca.


    Buckle up because we've got an epic episode for you today! We're sitting down with Jacquie Rushlow, the mastermind behind The Keep Refillery. With her husband Andrew by her side, they've created a local refill store that's revolutionizing the way we approach sustainability. They're all about making small, easy changes in your life that add up to big impact. And they're not just talking the talk, they're walking the walk.


    We're going to dive deep into how Jacquie and Andrew have embedded their sustainability values into their business, and how they're engaging their team to come up with exciting, values-aligned initiatives. Trust us, you won't want to miss this one! So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by The Keep Refillery.

    This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.


    Let’s meet Jacquie!
    Follow The Keep Refillery!
    IG @thekeeprefillery_toronto


    Support the show

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

jsmnblee ,

THE podcast for sustainability

I’ve been a fan of Erin’s work ever since the launch of Hera & Co. Her pages have been a great resource for learning more about low waste and sustainable living when I was just learning more about the movement, and I really am excited to see where the groundbreaking work with Impact Zero takes her and her team in the future. All the best!

Top Podcasts In Business

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network
Money Stuff: The Podcast
Bloomberg
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Stanford GSB
Leading Up With Udemy
Udemy
The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network