29. From Trash to Treasure: Building a Billion-Dollar Brand out of Plastic Waste! | Marcos Bulacio cover art

29. From Trash to Treasure: Building a Billion-Dollar Brand out of Plastic Waste! | Marcos Bulacio

29. From Trash to Treasure: Building a Billion-Dollar Brand out of Plastic Waste! | Marcos Bulacio

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 What if plastic isn’t the problem - but the possibility waiting to be reimagined?In this episode of The Conscious Rising, Sean Lee-Davies sits down with Marcos Bulacio, founder of PANGEA and Regenesis, to explore how innovation, design, and nature’s intelligence can turn pollution into possibility.From transforming ocean waste into sustainable eyewear to engineering carbon-storing materials that literally clean the planet, Marcos shows that regeneration isn’t just a philosophy - it’s a blueprint for the future of business.This episode dives deep into the intersection of sustainability, technology, and profit - redefining what it means to build a company that gives back more than it takes.Expect insights on:The evolution from recycling to true regenerationWhy profit and purpose must coexist for real changeThe science behind carbon-capturing materials and upcyclingHow Regenesis turns river and ocean waste into new raw materialsThe hidden economics of waste - and how to make it valuable againWhy innovation must work with nature, not against itThe mindset shift from sustainability to circular prosperityThis isn’t another talk about “going green.” It’s about building a new kind of economy - one where creativity, science, and stewardship merge into a regenerative future.--Timestamps:00:00 – The reality of plastic pollution03:20 – Marcos’s journey from art to sustainability06:55 – Founding PANGEA: merging travel, design, and purpose10:30 – Upcycling vs. Recycling — what’s the difference?14:45 – Building Regenesis and the molecular regeneration model18:22 – Carbon capture and biochar innovation22:10 – How circular systems create economic value27:40 – Partnering with major brands and scaling impact33:25 – Why sustainability must be profitable39:15 – Marcos’s philosophy: nature as teacher, not resource44:30 – Final reflections on regeneration and responsibility--Follow Marcos Bulacio:Guest Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcos.bulacio/Pangea Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pangea.movement/Pangea Website - https://pangeamovement.com/Regenesis Website - https://www.regenesismaterials.com/Follow Sean Lee-Davies:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seanleedaviesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Sean-Lee-DaviesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@seanleedaviesFollow The Conscious Rising:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_theconsciousrisingYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheConsciousRisingpodWebsite - https://theconsciousrising.com/Others:https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/https://greenisthenewblack.com/
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