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REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on June 7th, 2023.
Imagine a world where you could significantly reduce plastic waste in your home simply by changing the way you buy shampoo. Get inspired by our conversation with Lindsay McCoy, the CEO, and founder of Plain Products, as she shares her journey toward creating a Netflix-style returnable system for shampoo bottles. Lindsay's passion for conservation and low-waste living began during her time in the Bahamas, where she witnessed the devastating effects of plastic waste on the environment.
Join us as we explore the challenges and solutions for sustainable living, from the importance of progress over perfection to the power of collaboration in the journey toward sustainability. Lindsay's experience as a conservationist in the Bahamas offers a unique perspective on the dichotomy between overfished and dying reefs and the areas that still have healthy resources. We discuss the idea of trying to be perfect in an imperfect world and the unhealthy emotions of guilt and shame that can come with the environmental problem.
Through this enlightening conversation, we learn about the mission of Plain Products and discover how we can all make small changes in our habits to create lasting change for our planet. We delve into the power of staying positive in an overwhelming world and the importance of acknowledging and celebrating small successes and connecting with people to share our stories. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Lindsay's experiences and be inspired to make a difference in your own life and the world around you.
Guest Bio: Lindsey McCoy is the co-founder and CEO of Plaine Products, which offers premium personal care products in aluminum bottles that can be returned, refilled, and reused. She was inspired to start Plaine Products after spending 10 years working on environmental education in the Bahamas, islands full of single-use plastic. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Plaine Products is B Corp and a member of 1% for the Planet. Lindsey has a master’s degree from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. She is currently on the Board of the Plastic Ocean Project and a volunteer for the Citizen’s Climate Lobby.
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Music by Matthew Baxley
Imagine a world where you could significantly reduce plastic waste in your home simply by changing the way you buy shampoo. Get inspired by our conversation with Lindsay McCoy, the CEO, and founder of Plain Products, as she shares her journey toward creating a Netflix-style returnable system for shampoo bottles. Lindsay's passion for conservation and low-waste living began during her time in the Bahamas, where she witnessed the devastating effects of plastic waste on the environment.
Join us as we explore the challenges and solutions for sustainable living, from the importance of progress over perfection to the power of collaboration in the journey toward sustainability. Lindsay's experience as a conservationist in the Bahamas offers a unique perspective on the dichotomy between overfished and dying reefs and the areas that still have healthy resources. We discuss the idea of trying to be perfect in an imperfect world and the unhealthy emotions of guilt and shame that can come with the environmental problem.
Through this enlightening conversation, we learn about the mission of Plain Products and discover how we can all make small changes in our habits to create lasting change for our planet. We delve into the power of staying positive in an overwhelming world and the importance of acknowledging and celebrating small successes and connecting with people to share our stories. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Lindsay's experiences and be inspired to make a difference in your own life and the world around you.
Guest Bio: Lindsey McCoy is the co-founder and CEO of Plaine Products, which offers premium personal care products in aluminum bottles that can be returned, refilled, and reused. She was inspired to start Plaine Products after spending 10 years working on environmental education in the Bahamas, islands full of single-use plastic. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Plaine Products is B Corp and a member of 1% for the Planet. Lindsey has a master’s degree from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. She is currently on the Board of the Plastic Ocean Project and a volunteer for the Citizen’s Climate Lobby.
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