Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast presented by Impact Zero! Our goal is to have conversations with remarkable individuals who are positively impacting the world and to motivate you to get involved in the sustainability movement, regardless of how small your actions may be. We are delighted to have you as a listener, and we invite you to join our community at impactzero.ca to support our podcast. Let us collaborate to make the world a better and more sustainable place for everyone!

This week's episode features Alvin Ramoutar, a software developer who leads Repair Cafe Toronto in his free time. Alvin initially joined the Repair Cafe in 2018, but he has since become a crucial part of the core team, supporting their mission to organize free repair and community-building events across various regions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We share many common values with Repair Cafe, and one of the highlights of this episode is Alvin's favorite repair story, which he shares towards the end. It's an engaging and informative conversation that you won't want to miss.

This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), which provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.

Now let's meet Alvin!

Alvin’s Portfolio - Link
Repair Cafe Toronto - Website
Email - contact@alvinr.ca

This week, we're chatting with Kirsten Pelchat, who's one of the co-founders of Elva's All Naturals, a small business that makes natural, small-batch health and home products. Kirsten and her partner Ian are all about using the most natural ingredients possible to create top-notch products. We get into what it's like running a business that cares about both human health and the planet's health.

So, be sure to tune in and join us in our mission to make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider showing your support by visiting our website at impactzero.ca and becoming a part of our community. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and pave the way for future generations.

This season of Sustainability Disruptors is proudly sponsored by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG offers top-notch recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance requirements. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch with them at canada@rev-log.com or check out their website at www.rev-log.com.

Let’s dive into our conversation with Kirsten!

Links: 

Website - Elva’s All Naturals

IG - elvas.allnaturals

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero. We've got an exciting episode lined up for you, because this week we're talking to Sam Soloway, the co-founder of Planet Pantry in Winnipeg. Sam's a true inspiration, having opened her one-stop refillery during the peak of Covid lockdowns after her career as a theater actor was disrupted in Toronto.

In this episode, we delve into the importance of supporting local businesses, and what it takes to be an integrity-first entrepreneur who's not afraid to make mistakes. Sam's journey is truly remarkable, and her insights are invaluable for anyone interested in sustainability.

So, be sure to tune in and join us in our mission to make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us. And if you enjoy our podcast, please do show your support by visiting us at impactzero.ca and becoming part of our community. Together, let's make a positive impact on the environment and pave the way for future generations to come!

This season of Sustainability Disruptors is proudly sponsored by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG offers top-notch recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance requirements. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch with them at canada@rev-log.com or check out their website at www.rev-log.com.

Let’s dive into our conversation with Sam!

Planet Pantry - Website

IG - planetpantrywpg

Contact - Form

Hey there, welcome to Sustainability Disruptors - the podcast by Impact Zero! Our mission is simple: to speak to amazing people who are creating positive change in the world and inspire you to join the sustainability movement too, no matter how small your contribution may be.

We're thrilled to have you on board and we'd love for you to support our podcast and join our community over at impactzero.ca. Together, let's make the world a more sustainable and better place for all of us!

This week, we're excited to introduce you to Rachel Lissner, the program manager at Not Far From The Tree and founder of Reuseful. She's a true sustainability champion and shares her insights on gleaning and managing hard-to-reuse materials in this episode.

If you're looking for inspiration on how you can make a difference in the environment, then this episode is for you! Rachel's work is truly incredible and we can all learn something from her. Let's do our part in preserving our planet for generations to come!

Oh, and by the way, this season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), a company that provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.

So, without further ado, let's meet Rachel and dive into the world of sustainability together!

Not Far From The Tree - https://notfarfromthetree.org/

IG - nfftt

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! Each week we speak to incredible people who are making a difference in the world and inspiring others to do the same. Our goal is to inspire you to get involved in the sustainability movement and show you how you can make a difference, no matter how small.

If you want to support our podcast or become a member of our community, head on over to impactzero.ca. We'd love to have you on board and join us in making the world a better, more sustainable place!

This week's episode is all about protecting our pollinators and promoting sustainability. Our guest is the amazing Ashoke Mohanraj, author of the fantastic children's book "Pollinator Man." We’re so excited to share his passion for preserving our planet and inspiring the younger generation to get involved!

In this episode, Ashoke talks about the importance of protecting our pollinators and how we can all make a difference. He encourages kids to get outside and participate in activities that promote pollinator conservation. And guess what, he also talks about the role that men can play in the sustainability movement!

So, if you're looking for some inspiration on how to make a positive impact on the environment, tune in to this episode and learn from Ashoke's incredible work. Let's do our part in preserving our planet for generations to come!

This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.

Let’s meet Ashoke!

Connect with Ashoke!

LinkedIn

IG @ashokemohanraj

Pollinator Man - Pollinator Man: Mohanraj, Ashoke, Aamir, Minha: 9781778232909: Books - Amazon.ca

Goldilocks Mission Website - THE GOLDILOCKS MISSION

On The Verge Website (Production Company) - Home - OT Verge

Written Piece in Collaboration with the City of Markham on Environmentalism & Masculinity - Trail Project – Storywalk | Markham Public Library

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! We're all about sustainability and bringing you the inside scoop on how you can make a difference. Our goal is to inspire you to join the movement, so we chat with people who are doing just that.

If you want to show some love for the show or become a member, check out impactzero.ca.

Buckle up because we've got an epic episode for you today! We're sitting down with Jacquie Rushlow, the mastermind behind The Keep Refillery. With her husband Andrew by her side, they've created a local refill store that's revolutionizing the way we approach sustainability. They're all about making small, easy changes in your life that add up to big impact. And they're not just talking the talk, they're walking the walk.

We're going to dive deep into how Jacquie and Andrew have embedded their sustainability values into their business, and how they're engaging their team to come up with exciting, values-aligned initiatives. Trust us, you won't want to miss this one! So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by The Keep Refillery.

This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.

Let’s meet Jacquie!

Follow The Keep Refillery!

IG @thekeeprefillery_toronto

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! We're all about sustainability and bringing you the inside scoop on how you can make a difference. Our goal is to inspire you to join the movement, so we chat with people who are doing just that. If you want to show some love for the show or become a member, check out impactzero.ca.

Today, we've got a really cool episode for you! We're chatting with Sam and Jesi, the founders of Canary Kids Club, Phoenix Pre-Worn, and June Bird. The subscription box by Canary Kids Club is perfect for kids aged 3-10, and every month it comes with handmade activities to help with social-emotional and motor skills development. They also include goodies for adults because we all need a little reminder to take care of ourselves too!

This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.

Let’s meet Sam and Jesi!

Follow Canary Kids Club!

IG @canarykidsclub
TikTok @canarykidsclub

Follow Phoenix Pre-Worn!

Follow June Bird!

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero bringing you the inside scoop on all things sustainability. We chat with people making a difference and share their stories to inspire you to join the movement.

Check out impactzero.ca if you want to support the show or become a member.

This week, we're getting up close and personal with Christine Trinh, the co-founder of Beeja May. Beeja May is all about making it easy for parents to shop secondhand for their families. With the goal of slowing down fast fashion's negative impact on the planet, Christine and her husband are chasing their dream of building a company with an invaluable purpose.

Tune in to hear Christine's story and how Beeja May is making shopping for sustainable clothing options a breeze for parents. 

This season of Sustainability Disruptors is brought to you by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG). RLG provides recycling and circular economy solutions to meet your compliance needs. Contact them at canada@rev-log.com or visit their website at www.rev-log.com.

Now let’s meet Christine!

Follow Beeja May! 

Instagram @beeja.may