Episodes

  • Blue Earth Podcast #9 - Phil Kemish

    Blue Earth Podcast #9 - Phil Kemish
    Jun 5 2025

    Reboxed: Disrupting Tech for Good with Phil Chemish


    In this episode, we sit down with Phil Chemish, co-founder of Reboxed, a fast-growing Blue Earth Ventures member tackling e-waste by giving tech a second life. From his X Factor roots to scaling a £4M circular economy business, Phil shares the unfiltered journey behind Reboxed, their game-changing business model, and how they’re set to rehome 100 million devices. Recorded ahead of their appearance at Blue Earth Forum during London Climate Action Week, this is a story of grit, growth, and impact.

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    49 mins
  • Blue Earth Podcast #8 - Gavin Sheppard

    Blue Earth Podcast #8 - Gavin Sheppard
    May 27 2025

    New Episode: Pinwheel


    In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, we’re joined by Gavin Sheppard, CEO at Pinwheel, the platform helping businesses go beyond net zero pledges and take real, measurable action.


    Pinwheel is redefining corporate sustainability by connecting companies with the world’s most impactful carbon removal and biodiversity protection projects — all while building meaningful engagement with customers and employees along the way.


    We dive into how Pinwheel is helping brands unlock real climate impact, strengthen their sustainability credentials, and turn climate action into a business advantage.


    If you’re looking for climate strategies that actually drive results (not just offset headlines), this one’s for you.


    🎧 Tune in to learn how Pinwheel is powering a new era of purposeful business.

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    47 mins
  • Blue Earth Podcast #7 - Ali Hood, Recirculate Systems

    Blue Earth Podcast #7 - Ali Hood, Recirculate Systems
    May 20 2025
    In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, we’re joined by Ali Hood, founder of Recirculate Systems, a pioneering company revolutionising the reuse system with frictionless tech solutions. Ali shares the story behind Recirculate’s innovative software that removes the barriers to using reusables, tackling single-use waste head-on. From his experience as a coffee shop owner to scaling his circular economy solution, Ali discusses how technology can make reuse seamless, driving sustainability in high-traffic venues like football stadiums and music festivals. Tune in to hear how Recirculate Systems is helping businesses move away from single-use packaging and towards a more sustainable future.

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    43 mins
  • Blue Earth Podcast #6 - Antony Gutsa & Paul Zhu

    Blue Earth Podcast #6 - Antony Gutsa & Paul Zhu
    May 7 2025
    We’re excited to welcome EcoSwap as a member of Blue Earth Ventures, a company that is redefining the gift card industry with its sustainability-first approach. Founded by Anthony Gutsa and Paul Zhu, EcoSwap provides an innovative platform offering multi-choice gift cards that support ethical and sustainable brands. EcoSwap is on a mission to make gifting more aligned with our environmental values, tackling the huge problem of waste and encouraging more responsible consumer behavior.

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    35 mins
  • Blue Earth Podcast #5 - Gianfranco Bächtold

    Blue Earth Podcast #5 - Gianfranco Bächtold
    Apr 28 2025
    In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, we’re joined by Gianfranco, the founder of Kvatt, a climate tech company on a mission to revolutionise e-commerce with waste-free packaging solutions. Gianfranco shares his journey from industrial design to tackling the massive issue of packaging waste in online shopping. He explains how Kivatt is transforming consumer habits by offering reusable packaging options that help reduce the environmental impact of e-commerce. Gianfranco also discusses the challenges of implementing circular systems and how Kivatt’s approach is both financially and environmentally sustainable. With a bold vision for scaling their solution globally, this conversation explores the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and the drive to create a waste-free future.

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    32 mins
  • Blue Earth Podcast #4 - Gilad Regev

    Blue Earth Podcast #4 - Gilad Regev
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, we sit down with Gilad Regev, the founder of Kora, to discuss his journey from investment banking to becoming a climate tech entrepreneur. Gilad shares the inspiration behind Kora, a company focused on empowering individuals to take meaningful climate action through data-driven insights. He delves into the challenges of building a circular economy, the importance of measuring carbon footprints, and how Kora is revolutionising sustainability by turning everyday actions into tangible climate impact. With a clear vision for a regenerative future, Gilad also explores Kora’s innovative approach to carbon avoidance, rewards for sustainable choices, and their plans for scaling globally. This conversation highlights the power of entrepreneurship, technology, and collective action in tackling the climate crisis.

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    44 mins
  • Blue Earth Podcast #3 - Abbie Morris

    Blue Earth Podcast #3 - Abbie Morris
    Mar 14 2025

    In a world where greenwashing, greenhushing, and misinformation are eroding consumer confidence, trust is now one of the most valuable commodities for businesses. Investors, regulators, and consumers are demanding transparency, accountability, and verifiable sustainability claims—and companies that fail to adapt risk financial and legal consequences.


    Enter Compare Ethics, the AI-powered verification platform ensuring brands can confidently stand behind their green claims. Co-founder Abbie Morris joins us to share her journey, the growing compliance challenges businesses face, and why trust is the new currency in sustainability.


    🔊 Listen now and future-proof your business.

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    37 mins
  • Blue Earth Podcast #2 - Somayeh Taheri

    Blue Earth Podcast #2 - Somayeh Taheri
    Nov 22 2024
    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Somayeh Taheri, CEO and Founder of UrbanChain, as she shares how her innovative blockchain and AI-powered platform is transforming the renewable energy market. From tackling inefficiencies to creating local clean energy markets, Somayeh reveals the journey behind UrbanChain’s success and her mission to build a sustainable, green energy future.

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    39 mins