EP. 15: All Things Circular Podcast - Nonprofit Organizations & Liquidations w/ Claudia Freed from EAL Green

In this episode of the All Things Circular Podcast, Rich and Vic sit down with Claudia Freed, an award-winning executive and the visionary CEO of EAL Green. With a background spanning both corporate leadership and nonprofit innovation, Claudia shares how she’s transforming the circular economy through purpose-driven philanthropy.As the leader of EAL Green, Claudia has built a self-funded nonprofit model that turns excess inventory into college scholarships; providing more than $39 million in aid to over 25,000 students. Her approach is a powerful example of how circularity can be a catalyst for social and environmental change. Drawing on her extensive experience in ESG, digital transformation, and supply chain strategy, Claudia dives into the importance of aligning brand with purpose and building partnerships that generate lasting impact.She also discusses her work driving growth through technology, her commitment to sustainability metrics, and how corporate philanthropy can evolve to meet today’s challenges. With insights from both the nonprofit and business worlds, Claudia offers a fresh perspective on using circular strategies to build a more equitable future.Visit our website to learn more: ⁠allthingscircular.comConnect with Rich: www.linkedin.com/in/rich-bulger-43b02112/ Connect with Vic: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-d-arcy-aa84b51/ Connect with Claudia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiafreed/SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW ALONG!Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Sustainable Living, Sustainability, Eco-Friendly, Recycling, Zero Waste, Environmentalism, Green Economy, Climate Change, Business Sustainability, Waste Management, Renewable Resources, Eco-Innovation, Supply chain, business, circularity, Environmental Impact, Life Cycle Assessment, Upcycling, Downcycling, Closed Loop System, Sustainable Practices, Resource Recovery, Circular Strategies, Podcast, Alternative Materials, Blog, RLA, Reverse Logistics, Liquidations, Closeouts, Ecommerce, Product Sourcing, and more!