Lottie, the founder of Banish, shares her journey of starting a sustainable business and the challenges she faced as a young female entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of taking actionable steps to reduce waste and live more sustainably. Lottie discusses the impact of plastic on the environment, including the presence of microplastics in the air, food, and water. She encourages individuals to make small changes that collectively create a big impact. Lottie also shares her learnings as an entrepreneur, including the value of continuous learning and the power of progress over perfection. She concludes by discussing the future of Banish and the need to take a step back to evaluate and plan for growth.
Keywords
sustainability, waste reduction, microplastics, individual impact, female entrepreneurship, challenges, continuous learning, progress over perfection, future plans
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Congratulations on Forbes 30 Under 30
03:05 The Frustration of Unsustainable Products
04:30 The Offerings of Banish
05:20 B Corp Certification
06:33 The Impact of Banish's Recycling Program
07:57 Difficult Household Products to Recycle
09:30 The Environmental Impact of Plastic
12:21 The Power of Individual Action
20:14 Motivation and Lessons Learned
24:03 Podcast Recommendations
29:29 Future Plans for Banish
31:01 Conclusion