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Sustainability, Simplified!
by Zitin Munshi
As a start-up entrepreneur, small business owner, social enterprise leader or just someone who aspires to build an enterprise with a purpose, you might have thought about sustainability but might still be confused about how to go about really creating a sustainable business in your niche. ‘Sustainability Simplified’, brings to you, the secrets behind seamlessly building a sustainable business where we at Next Mile will focus on how your enterprise can grow without compromising on the purpose of positively impacting the society and the environment.
Episodes
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Ep. 40: Handcrafted art with metal waste with Gaury Pathare – Founder, Wandering Whites
In this landmark episode, bringing to you, an inspirational artist who creates art out of metal scrap waste! Whether it is handmade jewellery, art installations or any kind of wearables, you can rely on Gaury to put on her creative hat and get going – to save Planet Earth! Join us in this...
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Ep. 39: An entrepreneur’s plastic-free journey with Himanshu Dua – Founder, My Pahadi Dukan
Here's bringing to you, a sustainable entrepreneur’s struggles and wins in the plastic-free journey.. as I chat away with Himanshu, the Founder of ‘My Pahadi Dukan’. Join us in this insightful conversation and watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/VFHk8TRp4aM Special thanks…
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Ep. 38: Plastic-Free July for entrepreneurs with Zitin Munshi
In this solo episode, find out a special message I would like to give as someone who has been in touch with entrepreneurs since a few years now! No matter if you are starting out or scaling up, this message will keep you in good stead, for years to come. Tune in to the shortest episode in the...
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Ep. 37: Everything about Bees with Malini & Kunal – Co-founders, Tenacious Bee Collective
Let’s learn how to ‘bee kind’ to Mother Earth in this episode as I chat away with co-founders of Tenacious Bee Collective - Malini and Kunal. Join us in this insightful conversation and watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w Special…
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Ep. 36 – Part 2: 101 of Reusable menstrual pads
Did you know, ONE conventional sanitary pad contains as many as FOUR plastic bags?\ In Part 2 of Ep. 36, I talk about what you can do to ditch the conventional plastic pad and adopt sustainable hygiene practices. I go through the what, why and how of reusable (cloth) pads. Watch this episode on…
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Ep. 36: Part 1 - World Environment Day Special - Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene
This World Environment Day..find out how you can switch to sustainable menstrual hygiene habits. In Part 1 of this solo episode, I go through the what, why and how of Menstrual Cups. Let me know if this helps! You can watch the demo of the usage of the menstrual cup on our YouTube channel:...
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Ep.35: Mothers Day Special with Sonika Bhasin, Sustainable Mom
Here is a special gift to all mothers and parents on this special day! In this episode, Sonika Bhasin, the inspirational sustainable mom shares some quick tips and tricks on how be a conscious parent. Let me know which of her tips you will (or already do) practice! Join us in this conversation…
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Ep. 34: Earth Day Special – Plastic Recycling with Sonal Shukla – Co-founder, Econscious
Happy Earth Day! In this Earth Day Special episode, Sonal Shukla, Co-founder of Econscious and myself have a candid chat about her challenges and success being a women entrepreneur in the waste management and plastic recycling space. Join us in this conversation and watch the episode on our…
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Ep. 33: Sustainable Clothing with Akshath Bhatia, Woodwose Organic
Fast Fashion Produces more carbon emissions per minute than driving a car around the world six times. [Oxfam, 2022] That is just one such statistic that bogs down the planet. In this episode, Akshath Bhatia, Founder of Woodwose Organic and myself have a candid conversation about what inspired him...
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Ep. 32: Sustainable Toys with Ruchi Shaikh - Founder, Toyroom
To all parents of toddlers and kids...(and non-parents too).. Have you ever thought about how most kids’ toys are gender-specific (Think: pink-coloured tea sets) and plastic-based (think: almost any toy!)? Join me as Ruchi Shaikh, Founder of Toyroom, the sustainable toy company! Watch the episode...
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Ep. 31: Conscious Skincare with Dr. Deep Lalvani - Founder, Sublime Life
Do you love your skin? And, do you also love the planet? Now, picture this.. A digital world that allows you to choose from 200+ skincare brands. Not just ordinary brands..brands that are: Eco-conscious. Cruelty Free. Plastic-free Shipping. Safe and Effective. What else do you need? Join in as…
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Ep. 30: Declutter for Good with Sonika - Founder, Happiee Souls
Imagine a digital platform that has delivered 2,00,000 donation items to 200+ NGOs and brought happiness to 10,000+ lives across India. You can contribute to this mission too! With Joy of Giving Week going on, and various festivities - Diwali, Dussehra and upcoming Christmas.. You can declutter…
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Sustainable Corporate Gifting with Basavaraj S. - Brand Rafter
This brand is already making waves by launching it as Bengaluru city's very first carbon neutral event in corporate gifting! Join me as I get into conversation with Basavaraj, who has founded brand Rafter. He talks about his journey in the sustainable corporate gifting space from knowing pretty...
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Sustainable Hygiene with Manali & Reshma - Co-founders, GreenHack
What if all women could use a 100% sustainable & foldable hack to stand and pee? You read that right – Check out the story behind the creators of ‘PeeHack’ one of the products offered by social enterprise GreenHack. In this episode, Reshma and Manali, Co-founders of GreenHack open up about...
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'Sustainable Products' with Nitheesh Sundaresan, Founder - Varsya
The much-talked about topic of Sustainable Products has always intrigued me... If you're curious about it too - tune in to this episode as we break down the 101 of living a sustainable lifestyle, the product route! Here, Nitheesh Sundaresan, Founder of Varsya, which is an upcoming sustainable...
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Sustainability & Sleep with Vipul Kumar (VP, Duroflex)
Have you ever given a thought to sustainability and sleep? Think about it, roughly, one-third of your life is spent sleeping! In this episode, we will discuss the nuances of sustainable sleep solutions. Find out the nitty gritty of this topic with Mr. Vipul Kumar, Vice President at Duroflex - one...
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Talent Acquisition for Impact Enterprises & Conscious Living with Mehndi Shivdasani
Have you, as a business owner struggled to find the right talent to strengthen your team? Have you, as a prospective employee, wanting to make a meaningful difference, felt confused about how to prepare for your interview at an impact enterprise? Listen in carefully as Mehndi uncovers some key...
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Sustainable Bee-keeping with Tawfeeq Yousuf, Bee Tech Kashmir
What is ‘sustainable bee-keeping’? And, why is it important? Tune in, to this conversation with Tawfeeq Yousuf, Founder of Bee Tech Kashmir which sweetens homes with natural honey! Happy listening! P.S. You can now enjoy Sustainability Simplified on video! Here's us, on YouTube:...
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Ecological Entrepreneurship with Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Sagg Ecovillage
What is the concept of ‘ecological entrepreneurship’? Tune in, to find out, as Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Founder of Sagg Ecovillage shares about his journey of promoting ecological entrepreneurship through this Ecovillage in Kashmir. Happy listening! P.S. You can now enjoy Sustainability Simplified on...
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Waste Management & Green Cover Management with Gauri, CARPE-EcoSattva
What is the most important missing piece in the waste management ecosystem? No, its not really the awareness generation bit. Tune in, to find out..! In this episode, we hear from Gauri, the co-founder of CARPE-EcoSattva, which engages in solid waste management, waste water treatment and green…
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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with Dheeman Kadam, goEgoNetwork
Has the electric vehicle space fascinated you? If yes, then tune in! In this episode, we hear from Dheeman Kadam, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of goEgoNetwork, India’s first EV charging infrastructure company! Happy listening! P.S. You can now enjoy Sustainability Simplified on video!...
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Sustainable Chocolates with L. Nitin Chordia, Kocoatrait
Are you a chocolate lover? If yes, then you’re bound to love this episode! In this candid conversation with L. Nitin Chordia, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Kocoatrait, we talk about what it takes to build one of the world’s first zero-waste, sustainable chocolates! So go ahead, listen…
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Veganism - What, Why and How? With Lakshit Kankariya
What really is ‘veganism’? Is it really that expensive to live a ‘vegan lifestyle’? Does embracing such a lifestyle actually contribute to saving planet Earth? Find out the answers to these questions and much more through my conversation with Lakshit Kankariya, Founder of Paap Mukt which...
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Conversation with Sayali Joshi, CEO - Shrishti Eco Research Institute
Nature can heal itself, if given the space to.. Do you believe so? If not, I am pretty sure you will change your mind after listening in to Sayali Joshi, CEO - SERI (Shrishti Eco Research Institute). Here is a heart to heart conversation with how SERI was started, the challenges faced and...
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Conversation with Prerna Bansal Chatterjee - Founder, Earthist
Find out about how young and dynamic Prerna got inspired to start a home-grown enterprise - Earthist, that advocates for sustainable living through its product range! Reach out to Earthist on: - Website: www.earthist.in - Email: [email protected] - Instagram: www.instagram.com/earthist.in
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Conversation with Shirali Shetty Vengsarkar
What does it take, to get 900 artisans working together, to produce a 1000 SKUs that are handcrafted with love for people and the planet? Find out the answer to this and more, in episode 15 where I am in conversation with Shirali Shetty Vengsarkar. She is the Founder & CEO of The Happy Elephant!...
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Interview with Ann Vinya Thomas - Founder, HOME
What really is hydroponic and organic farming? And, can it be done in your backyard? Find out the answer to this question and much more in Episode 14. In this episode, I get into conversation with Ann Vinya Thomas who is the Founder of Heaven On My Earth (HOME). To check out more about her...
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Interview with Patricia Plesner
This World Environment Day, tune in to a special conversation with Patricia Plesner, who is the Founder of EcoHotels that is a one-stop online network of sustainable hotels! Did you know, for every booking, EcoHotels plants one tree and so far, they have planted 25,000 trees! Isn’t that just...
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Interview with Ajinkya Khadpekar
So, once a cow stops milking, is she no longer useful? Find out the answer to that question and much more, in episode 12 as I get into conversation with Ajinkya, who is the founder of Naturorganic. They make and market some really interesting products from cow urine and dung. Happy listening!…
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Partnerships for sustainable growth
Why partner? In this episode, I break down this question into three reasons why I believe partnerships are super important for businesses, especially in these turbulent times. I also share a few pertinent examples that will help you relate with all that I am saying. I welcome your thoughts and...
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Interview with Dr. Varadarangan
Sustainability and music....hmmmm.... What could be the relation between the two? Find out, in my milestone episode, while I get into conversation with Dr. Varadarangan, founder of Karunya Musicals! Happy listening!
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Interview with Aishwarya Lonial & Indraja Khare
Have you ever thought how much waste a single event which probably lasts only a few hours, can be? Here's presenting, 'Nose To Tail' (isn't that an interesting name?), an enterprise founded by two bright young entrepreneurs on solving exactly this problem! Listen in, to these talented newbies,...
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Interview with Prof. Varsha Gupta
In Part 3 of the series ‘Sustainable livelihood building of artisans in India’, I am in conversation with Prof. Varsha Gupta, professor of the Master of Design course at India’s premier design institute, National Institute of Fashion Technology, in New Delhi. In this episode, you will learn about...
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Interview with Ishita Das & Aayushi Patwari
In part II of the series, 'Livelihood building of artisans in India', I am in conversation with two bright, young women entrepreneurs, Ishita Das & Aayushi Patwari who have started 'Connecting NER' to empower the artisans of the North East Region of India. In this candid conversation, you will...
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Interview with Malvika Shetty
This new year, Sustainability Simplified presents to you, a series of podcasts in conversation with experts involved in livelihood generation of artisans across India. In part 1, I am in conversation with Malvika Shetty, the founder of the Indian Craft Hunt to find out more about the wonderful…
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Interview with Tabish Khan
Tabish is a self-taught artist who's pursuing her MBBS but what if I said, there is a twist in her artwork! Find out what is so special about this artist as I get into conversation with her in this very special episode to wrap up 2020! Hope you like it!
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Interview with Thryza Dow
You can treat this episode as a part II to the previous one where Neha and I spoke about how you can kick-start your sustainable business journey. In this episode, Thryza Dow, CEO of Blinc Ventures and I deep dive into various models of social enterprises, what businesses can do to embed...
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Kick-start your sustainable business journey
As an entrepreneur or business leader, you might be thinking - How do I really start my sustainable business journey? Recently, my friend Neha and I co-authored an article on LinkedIn where we listed out useful questions for entrepreneurs and business leaders that they could use, while beginning...
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Interview with Amita Deshpande
Can one really convert waste plastic into utility items such as shopping bags, lamp shades or even yoga mat covers through a 100% sustainable process? Find out, in episode 2 of Sustainability Simplified where I am in conversation with Amita Deshpande, founder of ReCharkha. She talks about the...
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What is Sustainability?
What really is sustainability? I explore the different facets of the long and (sometimes perceived as) complex term of 'sustainability'. By the end of this episode, you will get clarity about this term and a few examples on how even YOU, can lead a sustainable lifestyle! Happy listening!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As a start-up entrepreneur, small business owner, social enterprise leader or just someone who aspires to build an enterprise with a purpose, you might have thought about sustainability but might still be confused about how to go about really creating a sustainable business in your niche. ‘Sustainability Simplified’, brings to you, the secrets behind seamlessly building a sustainable business where we at Next Mile will focus on how your enterprise can grow without compromising on the purpose of positively impacting the society and the environment.
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Zitin Munshi
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