Clare Talks Rubbish Podcast

Clare Talks Rubbish

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Inspiring stories from Everyday Heroes. We're redefining what's possible.

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JAN 10, 2020
E14: Wayne and Koda: Walking the coast of Britain, nature connection & overcoming eco-anxiety
If you are ever in any doubt about what it is possible to achieve in life then this is the inspirational story for you! Wayne Dixon, from Lancashire has overcome addiction, mental health problems, a broken neck, grief and financial difficulties and is showing us how one passionate person CAN create positive change. Wayne became frustrated at how society treated his bi-polar father; frustrated at how his peers were stuck in a cycle of heroine addition; and frustrated at the lack of respect society has for its environment by dropping litter everywhere. But, Wayne had one thing that kept him from spiralling down the same old route, and one thing that kept him alive - his passion for walking, travel and nature. After his dad passed away leaving him Koda, a Northern Inuit dog, Wayne decided it was time to follow his long dream to walk the coast of Britain. Despite living on an income of only £50/week, he set off on in February 2016 and is picking up every single piece of litter he walks past along the way! I was privileged to catch up with Wayne back in July 2019 when his walk brought him into Brighton and Hove. If the story resonates with you then please support his campaign to raise money for the mental health charity Mind. He has already raised a third of his £30k target! Mind Fundraiser Wayne and Koda Facebook page Twitter Instagram More about Wayne's journey here: You Tube Short You Tube Clip This podcast was edited by Wee Bird Design and Clare Talks! Clare Talks Rubbish is a podcast brought to you by Clare Talks, a Coach and Ocean Advocate. We are on a mission to inspire you to break outside the status quo, to create a wave of change. We want to inspire and help change makers, leaders and every day heroes. We love supporting and connecting people so do get in touch if you think we can be of assistance. Join the Eco-Anxiety Support Group Here Helping you to clear out the rubbish and create space for boundless opportunities!
73 MIN
DEC 6, 2019
E12: The Modern Milkman: Can technology save the planet?
After watching the Blue Planet 2 episode with the sperm whale baby eating the plastic bucket, Paul White and three of his friends decided that they needed to be a part of the solution. With a background in farming and agriculture and a desire to change the face of grocery shopping the Modern Milkman was born. After some trial and error involving freezing cold dark mornings in a truck with a broken window. Then traipsing around with a notepad and pen in the rain following up deliveries, the four friends realised they needed a new approach. The Modern Milkman embraces technology to manage customers demands an map out the most economical route and they have big ambitions to become the most sustainable grocery delivery service in the UK. But it isn't all about profit margins and business, they have recognised that there is a need to support local producers and local farmers to be sustainable and cost effective. And they want to prove the model works so that it can be replicated elsewhere and create a ripple effect of positive change. It seems they are well on their way to that goal as they have expanded rapidly from one small round of 100 customers to over 6000 and now cover a large swathe of Lancashire and Greater Manchester. They are aiming to cater for everyone too and have oat milk in glass bottles, bakery goods, including vegan items, local muesli's AND washing up liquid all in reusable containers. The range is constantly expanding too. I really enjoyed this conversation with Paul White, one of the founders and you might also hear his dog wondering around in the background. Another fantastic example of how passionate individuals can lead the way to a circular economy future. Paul gives his tips and advice to other eco-entrepreneurs thinking about setting up their own enterprise. And explains how the Modern Milkman plans to support the community far beyond being a grocery delivery service. I am excited to follow their journey and know you will love this episode. To find out more and if you are in their catchment area check out their app: The Modern Milkman Website Get the App on Apple Get the App on Android Facebook Twitter Instagram This podcast was edited by Chloe Aust and marketing contributions by Megan Youngs. More about the team here. Clare Talks Rubbish is a podcast brought to you by Clare Talks, a Coach and Ocean Advocate. We are on a mission to inspire you to break outside the status quo, to create a wave of change. We want to inspire and help change makers, leaders and every day heroes. We love supporting and connecting people so do get in touch if you think we can be of assistance. Helping you to clear out the rubbish and create space for boundless opportunities!
65 MIN
NOV 22, 2019
E11: Turning Your Passion into a Sustainable Business with Rob Thompson
Rob Thompson got creative with ocean waste and turned it into kayaks amount other things. Rob is a scuba diver who was fed up with finding idyllic coves in Cornwall full of plastic rubbish so decided to do something about it. After rallying friends together, diving remote spots and debriefing on a cliff top around a camp fire, Fathoms Free was born. Regular dives against debris ensued but Rob was still not satisfied as the rubbish they collected was still going into landfill. Most people would have stopped at that point but after years of research, networking and hard graft, Rob has created the world's first ever marine recycled kayaks from a new material he calls Gyre 2. Rob had no background in materials, product development or indeed business and he shares his journey and advice on following your passion to create a sustainable business. You can find more about the Marine Recycled Kayaks, Handplanes and other products on the Odyssey Innovation website. There you will also find information about the Paddle For Plastic Campaign and the Ocean Recovery net collection campaign. Other mentions: Project Aware Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners Sea Shepherd Ghost Net Campaign Global Ghost Gear Initiative This podcast was edited by Chloe Aust and marketing contributions by Megan Youngs. More about the team here. Clare Talks Rubbish is a podcast brought to you by Clare Talks, a Coach and Ocean Advocate. We are on a mission to inspire you to break outside the status quo, to create a wave of change. We want to inspire and help change makers, leaders and every day heroes. We love supporting and connecting people so do get in touch if you think we can be of assistance. Helping you to clear out the rubbish and create space for boundless opportunities!
63 MIN