Brought to you by the same folks that created the Capitalism for Good project & podcast, as well as Bittersweet Paradox podcast & Writing Club , Capitalism for Green is a real-life look into what it's like to plan, open, and operate an intentionally environmentally and socially responsible retail business. Hosted by two midwesterners, this show follows one established refill store owner and another with the goal of opening a refill store. This podcast explores what it's like to own closed-loop, low-waste, impact-driven refill stores in today's world. Follow
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About the host
Andrea Masterson hosts Capitalism for Green, a business show with 23 episodes published.
Brandy Booth, Owner of Lemon & Lavender in Madison, AL
May 6, 20261h 10mEp. 20S1
This week: How refilleries can look different in different communities; some offer only refillable products and others have a more general focus with some refill options (like Lemon & Lavender) How location & custo
This week: Customer demographics Approaches to involving college students & overcoming hurdles to make people feel welcome in a new shopping environment Sustainability movements in communities, especially in
Caitlin Elyse, Owner of Refill Emporium in St. Clair Shores, MI
Apr 8, 202646mEp. 18S1
This week: How Caitlin became Owner of Refill Emporium Partnerships Social Media Making decisions on packaging, especially when it comes to making sure that the store is accountable for the end of life of all
This week: Shipping Packaging - why is it even necessary, but also why does it feel like it’s necessary? And alternatives for how to work around it. Construction, food, and medical waste Jessica is going back to basics T
Deanna Taylor-Heacock, Owner of Good Bottle Refill Shop in Maplewood, NJ
Mar 11, 202656mEp. 16S1
This week: The idea of “Buying your trash” and how low-waste living can start as a cost-savings journey to cut down on the shopping trips Getting started Parallels with corporate retail Operating in a co-op space (
Tiffany Sigler, Owner of Juniperseed Mercantile in Littleton, Colorado
Feb 18, 20261h 1mEp. 14S1
This week we talk about about different ways in which Tiffany is immersed in the refill field: 1. Retail: Find Juniperseed Mercantile ’s brick & mortar location at 5641A S. Nevada St., Littleton, CO Select lo
Michelle & Troy Stevens, Owners of The Eastwood Refillery in Syracuse, New York
Feb 11, 20261h 7mEp. 13S1
This week: Market vs. in store setup Early days Sink setup within the shop Removing labels from Jars Free container donations Local food pantry support Prioritizing local Running a business while working anot
Tiffany Grandstaff, Owner of Full Circle Refillery in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Feb 4, 202644mEp. 12S1
This week: The early days of Full Circle Refillery in Chattanooga, TN Branding, Buzzwords, Marketing, Green Terminology and what it all means in practice Brick & mortar as it compares to consignment booths, pop ups
Emma Kalakay, Founder of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jan 28, 202654mEp. 11S1
This week: Community givebacks of all shapes and sizes Lauren Singer’s Package Free Shop in New York The early days of BYOC and how it all started Initial inventory Pricing with refill vs. solid products Transition
This week: Branding terms Poly vinyl alcohol Balancing values as they change Big retailers vs. small businesses, especially exclusivity clauses Accessibility & sustainability crossovers Sustainability challen
This week: Business classifications Planning ahead Differences in work style Flexibility in business structures and working hours Delegation of duties More social media discussions including time, effort, purpose,
The January 2026 CFG Community Giveback Partner is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital . This means that 10% of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to St. Jude Child
"How do you get the word out in a not annoying way that’s authentic?"
Jan 7, 202643mEp. 8S1
This week: How the podcast gets edited & made AI & preparedness Marketing, advertising, and the impact of different types on community building Clothing swaps, container donation pauses, and resell parameters Commu
“I want to make people feel like a superstar, too”
Dec 31, 202546mEp. 7S1
This week: Free container shelves Chemistry degrees Things you need when you’re first getting started Why stainless steel funnels & silicone molds are the best Sustainable stickers & tape People pleasing BYOC
Listen to us figure out how to introduce ourselves, talk about how to set up a business that is essentially meant to put ourselves out of business, how to organize a values matrix to evaluate potential product sales, and
Welcome to BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, MI! Take a look around. Let us know what you need. Are you curious about what it's like to shop at a refill store? We've got you covered with a tour. Follow Jessica & Keegan in as they w
Hi folks! Meet Jessica Cichowlas, Owner of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, MI. Because if I (Andrea) am going to open a community-focused refill store, I'm going to need a buddy that actually knows what she's doing an
Hi. Hello. Welcome in. How are you? I realize that I jumped right in to what the project is and blew right past who I am. I suppose that’s an important part of this whole thing. I also suppose that it’s a pretty great ex
The basic rules of Capitalism for Green : There’s a landing page for the whole shebang which is linked in the Show Notes (the pile of words under the podcast picture and likely what you're currently reading). That l
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Who is the host of Capitalism for Green?
Capitalism for Green is hosted by Andrea Masterson. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 23 episodes.
How many episodes does Capitalism for Green have?
Capitalism for Green has published 23 episodes.
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