In this episode, Henry sits down for a chat with Laura Burget and Connie Lo - co-founders of Three Ships Beauty. Three Ships is a Certified B Corp and all-natural skincare company who are committed to their efforts in sustainability. Be sure to tune in as Laura and Connie discuss topics like their mission for starting the brand, greenwashing in the beauty industry, and Three Ships' custom supply chain. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
Jun 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 109
In this episode, Henry sits down for a chat with Peter "Ily" Huemer, CEO of FSH Holding. Based in Vienna, Austria, FSH Holding sees itself as an industrial holding company of independently operating businesses focused on plastics, packaging, and shareholdings. Be sure to tune in as Ily and Henry discuss topics like upcycling, sustainability, and the environmental impact of industrial companies. https://www.fsh-holding.at/ This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza...
Mar 06, 2024•47 min•Ep. 108
In this episode, Henry sits down with Lena Horvath McAtee of Re:food, a for-profit evergreen investment firm backing companies who are driving the reformation of the global food system. You don't want to miss this eye-opening interview as Lena opens up about Re:food's role in tackling food challenges for future generations, including the discussion of some truly innovative companies they are teaming up with. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.
Dec 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 107
In this episode, Henry sits down with Manymoons' founding couple Rich Amsinger and Carolyn Butler to discuss their circular retail startup. Be sure to tune in as they discuss the importance of a circular economy, how wasteful the clothing industry can be, and their mission to empower community through the clothing they sell. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
Oct 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 106
https://betterandbetter.com/ In this episode, Henry talks with Vladimir Vukicevic, co-founder and CEO of Better & Better - a startup company focused on bettering oral health and the planet. Tune in as Vlad talks about how he founded the company, some important information on the ingredients of toothpaste found in most popular brands today, and how he plans to continue pushing Better & Better to be... better! This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza...
Sep 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 105
https://patricks.co/ In this episode, Henry sits down and chats with Patrick Kidd, founder of Patricks men’s skincare and haircare products. Patrick discusses the history of Patricks, why and how he started the company, and how he is determined to be a driving force among small businesses to maximize their sustainability efforts. Be sure to tune in to learn more on how to make the world better. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza....
Sep 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 104
https://www.carboncollective.co/ In this episode of Better World, Henry sits down with Zach Stein of Carbon Collective to discuss how to invest your money into green, sustainable stock & bond portfolios built for solving climate change. Be sure to tune in as Zach explains the driving theory behind Carbon Collective's mission to make the world better and how you might be able to think of your financial future in a new light. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza....
Aug 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 103
https://www.sweetfarm.org/ In this episode, Henry chats with Nate Salpeter - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sweet Farm. Sweet Farm is the world’s first nonprofit sanctuary to address the devastating impact that factory farming has on climate change. Tune in to hear Nate talk more about how Sweet Farm is redefining sanctuary through its farm animal rescue, educational programs, and partnering with innovative tech start-ups. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza....
Jun 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 102
In this episode, Henry sits down in the studio with actor, award-winning documentarian, and environmental activist, Fisher Stevens. Tune in to hear Fisher discuss his road to environmental documentaries, his latest project We Are Guardians , and his mission to spread awareness on the importance of taking care of our planet - all while Henry tries keeping it together talking to a childhood hero. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
May 21, 2023•31 min•Ep. 101
https://www.globalthermostat.com/ In this ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Better World, Max and Henry chat with Ben Bronfman of Global Thermostat. Be sure to tune into this monumental episode where Ben discusses Global Thermostat's direct air capture mission, funding direct air capture, and his ideal vision for the planet's future. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.
May 12, 2023•44 min•Ep. 100
https://caelux.com/ In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Scott Graybeal, CEO of Caelux, an innovative solar company utilizing perovskites to make solar energy more powerful and cost-effective. Be sure to tune in to hear Scott discuss how he got into solar, the importance of energy independence, and how Caelux is pioneering the way to making solar energy more affordable and accessible to all. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza....
May 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 99
https://enduringplanet.com/ In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Dimitry Gershenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, a fintech platform providing growth capital for climate entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear Dimitry discuss his background in climate change, Enduring Planet's mission, and who they offer growth capital to and why. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
Apr 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 98
https://www.thousandfell.com/ https://thousandfell.supercircle.world/landing/ In this episode, Henry sits in the studio with Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer, founders of Thousand Fell and SuperCircle. Launched in 2019, Thousand Fell created a line of sustainably sourced and recyclable sneakers. They then launched tech platform SuperCircle, whose mission is to close the loop in the waste management industry and eliminate post-consumer clothing waste. Tune in to hear more about how Stuart and Chloe ...
Apr 12, 2023•37 min•Ep. 97
https://mill.com/ In this episode, Max and Henry have plenty of questions for Mill president and co-founder, Harry Tannenbaum. Mill is an environmental startup that has created a new system to help outsmart waste at home. Be sure to tune in to hear Harry talk about the origin of Mill, how the majority of landfill food waste comes directly from our homes, and how Mill is on a mission to not let any food go to waste. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza....
Mar 24, 2023•42 min•Ep. 96
https://www.vertscience.com/ In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Haley Boyd of Vert Science, a young startup company who are focused on working with fashion brands and their factories significantly reduce (if not, eliminate) their carbon footprints. Tune in to hear Haley speak on some economical misconceptions of the fashion industry, as well as hone in on how carbon footprint measurements are actually calculated. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza....
Feb 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 95
In this episode, Henry and new co-host Julia speak with Dr. Stephen Mayfield and Tom Cooke, the masterminds behind BLUEVIEW who have crafted the world's first biodegradable shoe. Tune in to hear how BLUEVIEW is using plant-based technology in their footwear to protect the ocean and solve the plastic problem, ultimately working to make the world better. https://blueviewfootwear.com/ This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.
Jan 10, 2023•34 min•Ep. 94
In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Matt Lipscomb, CEO and Founder of DMC Biotechnologies. DMC is a biotech company that produces bio-based chemicals through a unique precision fermentation process. Tune in to hear Matt explain how their technology is producing cleaner chemicals used in everyday products that will ultimately make the world better. DMC Website This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.
Dec 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 93
Henry and Climate Optimist, Anne Therese Gennari, host this week's episode and learn more about Emit-Less - a climate change company focused on providing affordable, sustainable and long term solutions to the Global Emissions Crisis. Tune in to hear from Emit-Less CEO, Jonathan D'Agostino, as he speaks about their HydroBoost technology that can dramatically reduce emissions from sources like cars, lawnmowers, and delivery trucks. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
Nov 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 92
In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Jason Hochman, co-founder and senior director of the Direct Air Capture Coalition. A core element of the DAC Coalition’s mission is to increase education and awareness of direct air capture technology (DAC). Tune in to hear Jason talk about what Direct Air Capture is and why it is important for the future of the planet. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.
Oct 25, 2022•37 min•Ep. 91
https://weareuni.com/ In this episode, Henry and Rox (Guest Host) speak with Alexandra Keating and Marissa Dangovian of Uni, a bodycare company committed to delivering high quality skin care products while not leaving an impact on the environment. Tune in to learn why Alexandra started Uni, how they are innovating on product packaging, and how Uni's closed loop refill system works. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
Aug 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 90
https://www.energysage.com/ In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Vikram Aggarwal, founder and CEO of EnergySage, an online marketplace committed to helping every day consumers along their journey of shopping for solar power, home batteries, and other renewable energy solutions. Tune in to hear Vikram talk about why he started EnergySage, the Inflation Reduction Act, the benefits of community solar, and much more! This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza...
Aug 23, 2022•33 min•Ep. 89
plana.earth/ Max and Henry speak with Lubomila Jordanova, co-founder and CEO of Plan A, a tech company whose software that enables businesses to monitor and reduce their emissions, while improving their ESG performance. Tune in to learn more about the ESG framework and how Plan A is making the world better. This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
Aug 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 88
Science Moms Kelly Corrigan In this episode, Max and Henry sit with Kelly Corrigan, author and host of Tell Me More on PBS+ and the Kelly Corrigin Wonders podcast, and Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson, Associate Dean and Carolina Distinguished Professor in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Carolina. Tune in to hear them discuss Science Moms - a nonpartisan group of scientists and moms committed to having honest conversations about protecting our kids from a changing climate...
Jul 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 87
In this episode, Max speaks with Jake Rozmaryn of Antenna, a strategic communications and results-driven integrated marketing agency that partners with innovative B2B companies to solve meaningful global challenges. Jake is responsible for the agency’s work in clean energy, smart mobility, sustainable tech, environmental impact and emerging tech. https://www.antennagroup.com/ This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.
Jun 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 86
In this episode, Max and Henry sit down with Corinne Nicole Rivera of Friends With Benefits, a creative impact studio focused on carbon drawdown solutions. Tune in to hear Corinne explain the benefits of biochar and how she is combining content strategy with climate action. https://www.urfwb.com/ This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.
May 13, 2022•43 min•Ep. 85
https://aquipor.com/ In this episode, Henry speaks with Greg Johnson and Kevin Kunz of Aquipor, a team committed to decreasing the amount of storm water runoff pollution that gets into clean waterways. Their solution? A concrete technology that filters out harmful pollutants and particulates found in storm water runoff. Tune in to hear how Aquipor is bringing infrastructure to the 21st century and paving the way to a better world. This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza....
Apr 27, 2022•27 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, Max and Henry sit down to speak with Bill Nussey, author of "Freeing Energy," a book challenging every assumption about our centralized electric grid and how local energy is the future. Tune in to hear Bill discuss what local energy is and how he is on a mission to make the world better. https://www.freeingenergy.com/ This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.
Apr 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, Henry sits down with Samantha Cohen of Evie and Val Emanuel of Rif - two women who are on a mission to educate the masses and normalize topics like menstruation and tampon usage. Tune in to hear how these two ladies are working to make the world better. https://rifcare.com/ https://www.eviemagazine.com/ This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza
Apr 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 82
In this episode, Max sits down to talk with Larissa Belcic and Michelle Shofet of Nocturnal Medicine. Nocturnal medicine is dedicated to repairing the harmful disconnect between people & nature, restoring healthy relationships, & cultivating spiritual resiliency in the face of environmental challenge. Tune in to hear about the importance of our relationship to nature, the power of partying, and much more! https://www.nocturnalmedicine.com/ https://betterworld.media/ This episode was mixe...
Apr 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, Max speaks with Meagan Knowlton of Optoro, a tech company whose mission is to make retail more sustainable by eliminating all waste from returns. Tune in as Meagan shares insight on how retailers can improve outcomes across all points of the returns lifecycle. https://www.optoro.com/ This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.
Mar 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 80
