Transforming Plastic Waste into Useful Products with Taylor DuBose of SUS

In this episode, Ian Peterman chats with Taylor DuBose, the innovative founder of Sustainable Utilization System LLC (SUS). They explore Taylor's journey from using childhood creativity with Legos to establishing SUS in 2020, a company dedicated to repurposing plastic waste into functional products. The discussion covers the challenges of sustainability, SUS's unique approach to reusing plastics, and their commitment to ethical production practices. They also highlight the Reborn Initiative, SUS's efforts in refurbishing old bags to donate to those in need, and their upcoming product launches. Notable Moments: (02:06) Recycling Plastic Into Products (04:57) Branding And Repurposing Plastic Waste  (09:01) Sustainable Product Development And Marketing (15:55) Materials And Supply Chain Management (19:30) Repurposing Materials, Like Polyester And Coffee Burlap Bags (24:49) Waste Management In Businesses And Communities  (29:19) Conscious Design Purpose Learn more about Taylor Dubose and Sustainable Utilization System LLC (SUS): At SUS, we use the same plastic that would go into recycling, and turn it into our bags! Together, we can contribute to preserving our environment and ensuring a cleaner and healthier planet for future generations https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-dubose-8a7ba991/  https://www.instagram.com/sus_made www.susmade.com  Download chapter 1 free: https://www.petermanfirm.com/conscious-design-chapter-1-free-download/ Want to be a guest? Visit: https://bit.ly/3BetCkf Want to work with us? Connect with Peterman Firm: https://www.petermanfirm.com/connect/ Find us online: YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3sG7VEi Blog: https://bit.ly/3kltV6s Conscious Design Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNMN9BT Join our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2U8IlMS Hosted by: Ian Peterman Creative Director: Sara Clark Social Media: Jacqueline Sagun Visit our website: https://www.petermanfirm.com/ We created this content so creative entrepreneurs like you can integrate social and environmental responsibility into your brand’s DNA through Conscious Design. Ian Peterman, a leading expert in Conscious Design, hosts the Conscious Design podcast and is the co-author of the book Conscious Design. If you enjoy our content, please support us by subscribing and sharing our episodes!