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The future won't be perfect. But it's worth striving for. Sustainability doesn't mean getting everything right, it means starting and getting better as you go.The Striving is the podcast for brands that choose to turn sustainability ambition into action. Circular economy practitioners, waste managers & material scientists share honest lessons from the work of building a more circular future. We dig into what's actually working, what isn't, and what it takes to keep moving when the system pushes back.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe future won't be perfect. But it's worth striving for. Sustainability doesn't mean getting everything right, it means starting and getting better as you go. The Striving is the podcast for brands that choose to turn sustainability ambition into action. Circular economy practitioners, waste managers & material scientists share honest lessons from the work of building a more circular future.
Recent episodes include "He Invests in Healthier Versions of Junk Food" (21 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Then Why Do We Keep Trying?" (30 September 2026, 43 minutes), and "Co-Processing: The Plastic Pollution Solution Nobody Wants To Hear" (23 September 2026, 46 minutes).
The Striving publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for The Striving is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Striving requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Striving's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Striving is a business show with 16 episodes published.
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Sustainability vs. Quality: A Masterclass in CPG Strategy with Mike FataIn In this episode, we sit down with legendary health food entrepreneur Mike Fata to explore the evolving landscape of sustainability, wellness...
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Should your brand become a B Corp? Or is it just expensive “greenwashing”? It’s B Corp Month, and in this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood certifications in business. I’m joined by Armelle, who leads...
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Burning plastic sounds wrong. But what if the real problem isn’t plastic — it’s the fact that half the world isn’t connected to waste collection at all? In this episode, Axel Pieters — former executive at GeoCycle, one...
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Episode Summary From German punk dropout to Indonesia's most influential plastic pollution educator, Benedict Wermter has lived multiple lives before turning 40. In this conversation, Benedict shares his journey from...
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Get ready to sail the high seas of policy and pollution! This episode features the amazing Dr. Hannah Dijkstra, a plastic solution researcher, consultant, and communication whiz who has seen the plastic problem from the...
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Green Claims & Greenwashing: Why “Climate-Neutral” and “Sustainable” Claims Will Be Banned from September (with Christina Kufer)From September, everything changes for sustainable brands. The EU is getting serious about...
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Green Claims & Greenwashing: Warum „Klimaneutral“ und „Nachhaltig“ ab September verboten sind (mit Christina Kufer) Ab September ändert sich alles für nachhaltige Marken. Die EU macht ernst im Kampf gegen Greenwashing...
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The biggest packaging regulation in the world is here! Will your business be ready? In this episode of The Striving, Joel talks with Nairin Jones, an industry expert, about the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste...
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Viktor Telegin is the founder of CHPO, a CleanHub brand partner and the creator of nonprofit Skate Nation. This conversation covers why he refused to build a profit maximising brand, how he supports refugees in Sweden...
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How Simply Home Eliminated Styrofoam from 400,000 Furniture Packages Yoram from Simply Home got disgusted assembling his own furniture breaking up sheets of Styrofoam that he knew would just sit in landfill forever. So...
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How Simply Home Eliminated Styrofoam from 400,000 Furniture Packages Yoram from Simply Home got disgusted assembling his own furniture breaking up sheets of Styrofoam that he knew would just sit in landfill forever. So...
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What does the fashion industry’s sweatshop era have in common with today’s waste pickers, recycling workers, and Global South waste facilities?A lot more than you think.In this episode, Human Rights, Sustainability and...
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In this episode, we discuss one of the most controversial topics in the circular economy debate: chemical recycling. Between ambitious promises for the future, harsh realities, and heated discussions on social media, we...
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What if the word "audit" is the problem?After 25+ years in supply chain due diligence, social auditor Ajay Datt has worked with some of the world's biggest fashion brands: Gap Inc., Tommy Hilfiger, Fruit of the Loom...
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<p>What if the word "audit" is the problem?After 25+ years in supply chain due diligence, social auditor Ajay Datt has worked with some of the world's biggest fashion brands: Gap Inc., Tommy Hilfiger, Fruit of the...
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<p>Sustainability vs. Quality: A Masterclass in CPG Strategy with Mike FataIn this episode, we sit down with legendary health food entrepreneur Mike Fata to explore the evolving landscape of sustainability, wellness...
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<p>The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind regulation in the European Union that is set to fundamentally change the packaging industry globally.</p><p>In this episode...
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<p>Tackling Plastic Pollution at a Global Scale | Clemence Schmid on GPAPIn this episode, we dive into the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), the world’s largest initiative tackling plastic pollution, currently...
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<p>Every brand spent the last decade claiming they were saving the planet. Consumers stopped believing them.</p><p>Long story short: Consumer trust in sustainability messaging is at an all-time low. After a decade of...
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<p>in this episode, host Joel Tasche sits down with packaging technologist Dan Coppins to unpack the reality behind “sustainable packaging” in the cosmetics industry, and why it’s far more complex than most founders...
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