Glad Tidings: The Climate Cleanup Podcast

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Glad gives you the chance to win big prizes and help clean up our atmosphere. Proof that caring about the climate can be rewarding. Because doing good should feel good too. This podcast is our story, and it’s for you. Each week, we share the progress our community is making - one kg, one project and one breakthrough at a time. Head to GladClimate.com to learn more.

  1. 10 NOV

    21. A chat with Richard West, Co-Founder of Meaningful Planet

    Ben meets Richard West, co-founder of Meaningful Planet, the UK mobile network turning everyday phone bills into positive impact. Ten percent of every bill goes directly to UK Wildlife Trusts, supporting nature restoration projects across the country.They chat about how Meaningful Planet keeps customers connected on the fastest network while restoring local wildlife, what it takes to balance profit and purpose, and why education is key to lasting climate action.

    15 min

  2. 3 NOV

    20. A Whale of Progress & 1,000 Free Memberships

    This week Ben shares a whale-sized milestone - 55,903kg of greenhouse gas cleaned up! Plus three new Glad Savings from circular and sustainable brands, and a special offer: 1,000 free memberships for B Corp employees. Join the movement. Stay glad.

    7 min

  3. 21 OCT

    19. A chat with Victoria Coe, Founder and CEO of KinKind

    This week on Glad Tidings:Ben sits down with Victoria Coe, founder and CEO of KinKind - the UK’s zero-plastic, zero-water beauty brand that’s redefining what “clean beauty” really means.They talk about Victoria's journey from big corporate life to building a purpose-driven brand, how KinKind makes high-performance shampoo and conditioner bars that actually work and why business needs to lead the charge on cutting waste and fixing the planet.Tune in for a refreshing chat about innovation, purpose and the better way to beautiful hair and skin - all while doing good for the world.

    33 min

  4. 6 OCT

    Glad Tidings #18 - Season 3 - Wrapped 🎉🎬🌍

    It’s been a big few months for Glad. In this episode, Ben shares how far we’ve come – from funding nearly 8,000 kg of climate cleanup to welcoming new brand partners, launching our Partner Charter, and winning Best Social Impact Startup.Catch up on the highlights, see what’s next for Season 4, and find out how you can be part of the growing Glad community cleaning up the atmosphere - one season at a time. Full Transcript You can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching / listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.

    17 min

  5. 23 SEPT

    Glad Tidings #17 - What is biochar – and why do people call it “black gold”?

    In this week’s episode of Glad Tidings, Ben takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the sooty black world of biochar.We explore:⚡ How biochar is made through pyrolysis (a process a lot more like cooking than burning)🌱 Why it locks away carbon for centuries instead of letting it return to the atmosphere🚜 The extra benefits for farmers, from healthier soils to better water retention and nutrient storage🪨 How biochar compares to coal, and why it’s often called “black gold”Biochar is one of the most promising ways to clean up legacy emissions, and in this episode you’ll come away with a clear, simple understanding of how it works and why it matters.Along the way, Ben shares a live “show and tell” with a bag of biochar, gives an update on the carbon cleanup funded so far by Glad members, and announces a new member saving with Pod - £55 off EV chargers and subscriptions. Full Transcript You can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching / listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.

    15 min

  6. 16 SEPT

    Glad Tidings #16 - The Carrot and the Stick - Motivating the Majority

    Most people want to act on climate change – but never do. Why is there such a big gap between intention and action?In this episode of Glad Tidings, Ben explores the idea of the “silent majority” and why savings might just be the secret carrot that unlocks real climate action. Plus, discover this week’s new Glad partner offer to help you save money while saving the planet. Full Transcript You can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching / listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.

    7 min

  7. 8 SEPT

    Glad Tidings #15 - Turning £5 into £2,000

    This week on Glad Tidings, Ben dives into savings value - how much you can save as a Glad member, how we calculate it, and why it’s rising so quickly.We also welcome new brand partners: Pact Coffee (with a free cafetière worth £26.95 on subscription) and Gandys (12% off travel-inspired gear, funding education projects worldwide).And finally, a totaliser update - the Glad community has now funded the removal of 52,000 kg of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere 🎉👉 Tune in for the latest on savings, progress, and community impact. Full Transcript You can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching / listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.

    6 min

  8. 1 SEPT

    Glad Tidings #14 - Building Buying Power for the Clean-up

    This week, Ben shares why Glad needs to grow from a small player to a major buyer in the carbon removal market - and how just 5,000 corporate members could get us there. He also explains the challenge of finding the right “Goldilocks” providers: not too big, not too small, but just right to help us deliver lasting climate impact. Full Transcript You can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching / listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.

    10 min
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Glad gives you the chance to win big prizes and help clean up our atmosphere. Proof that caring about the climate can be rewarding. Because doing good should feel good too. This podcast is our story, and it’s for you. Each week, we share the progress our community is making - one kg, one project and one breakthrough at a time. Head to GladClimate.com to learn more.

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