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#8 Shipping & Packaging

#8 Shipping & Packaging

FromZero Waste Life Hacks Podcast


#8 Shipping & Packaging

FromZero Waste Life Hacks Podcast

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This episode was recorded on Feb 6, 2020, as part of a live panel discussion with Shopify to help merchants to find some zero waste hacks around their shipping and packaging needs. Laster year, it was projected that there would be 2.05 billion global digital buyers. But that was before the pandemic of covid 19 was announced. With the world being asked to self-quarantine and practice social distancing, we will have to see how this affects eCommerce companyies. Our producer and co-host Michelle recorded a special intro as the release of this episode comes at precarious times.
Our panel included a shipping industry professional, a waste industry expert, a plastic warrior, and a merchant who applies an eco-friendly approach to their eCommerce store. Sustainability Consultant, Sofia Ratcovich of Zero Waste Co., will lead a conversation around the topics of the circular economy, opt-in/opt-out shipping possibilities, what is recyclable and how merchants can adopt a more zero-waste approach.

We wish all of our listeners some silver linings in the different and precarious times.

The Merchant's Q&A can be gifted to our Patreon backers. You can access this portion of the panel at any level of support.

Thank you

For more information on this Episode's topic visit our blog at www.zerowastelifehacks.com
Thank you Shopify for hosting this event
If you would like a Zero Wast consultation or want to make your next event zero waste, reach out to our host Sofia via her company www.zerowasteco.com
Released:
Mar 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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ZERO WASTE LIFE HACK is a podcast geared towards showing our listeners simple solutions to some pretty big problems. Yup, it's not all doom and gloom. There are so many easy things we can all do to live more sustainability and feel good about our actions. It's all about being practical and continuously inspiring each other. We are here to help you gain knowledge and an understanding of how our daily purchases and ultimately the stuff we throw out can become ZERO WASTE opportunities instead. Each episode will tackle one item used daily, giving you facts about its global impact and how you, yes even you, can change your daily habits to become a ZERO WASTE LIFE HACKER. Join the community by following and post your zero waste life hacks to #zerowastelifehacks Thank you to HAUTE MOBILE DISCO for curating playlists for each Episode. Click here to listen. Theme song by Ian Sloane - BODAK YELLOW HMD DISCO REMIX THE HOSTS: SOFIA RATCOVICH is a climate activist and Founder of boutique consulting company Zero Waste Co . She works with her clients to develop and implement sustainability initiatives for special events with the goal of maximizing the efficiency of all operations and minimizing waste. Sofia has trained to be a Speaker for the Surfrider Foundation Rise Above Plastics Program, is an Ambassador with the 5 Gyres and recently completed training as a Climate Reality Leader with former VP Al Gore. Sofia is a mother of 3 and enjoys taking trips to the beach with her kids on the weekends. THE CO-HOST: Michelle Sinclair is a DJ and Music Blogger who is inspired by Sofia's minimal daily habits towards zero waste living. "I am amazed that Sofia has a household of 5 people and throws away one tiny bag of trash. I want to know more about how she does that!." Sofia is inspired by Michelle's ability as a DJ to transform the vibe of a room through her music selection. Together, these longtime friends combined their knowledge and personal connections to create a fun and educational podcast for even the laziest of environmentalist. SPECIAL GUEST: Who is on the hot seat this week? The ZWLH team is always looking for relevant guests who are passionate about our planet to explore the topic at hand and share their own ZERO WASTE LIFE HACKS.