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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.
‘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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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 insightful conversation and watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/v5c-zjOa-do
That’s it for Season 1 of my podcast! See you in
Season 2!
Special thanks to: Mohanish Jaju for blending his
magic Tabla beats into the podcast music!
To reach Wandering Whites: https://www.instagram.com/wandering_whites/
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 to: Mohanish Jaju for blending his
magic Tabla beats into the podcast music!
To reach My Pahadi Dukan:
1. Website: https://mypahadidukan.com/
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypahadidukan/
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 history of my podcast!
You can reach me on @zitinmunshi (links below) with any queries on this topic.
See you in the next episode!
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To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 thanks to:
- Shikha Sethi for connecting us with the Tenacious Bee Collective team!
- Mohanish Jaju for blending his magical Tabla beats into the podcast music!
To reach Tenacious Bee Collective:
1. Website: https://tenaciousbee.com/
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenaciousbeehive/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenaciousbeehive/
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach me:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach me:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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Statistics:
1. Every year, an average woman trashes about 150 kilograms of nonbiodegradable waste. In India alone, 12.3 billion pads are wasted annually, and 1,13,000 metric tons of annual menstrual waste. [https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/brief/menstrual-health-and-hygiene]
2. Conventional disposable sanitary napkins tend to be made of 90% plastic. If we consider the additional materials, such as packaging, plastic wings,
adhesives and super absorbent gels (plastic) – each pad contains the equivalent of four plastic bags.
[https://www.cps.iitb.ac.in/disposable-sanitary-napkins-a-case-of-single-use-plastic/#:~:text=However%20most%20disposable%20pads%2C%20especially,food%20chain%20in%20some%20form]
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 and watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gI_jRtWvLgU
To reach Sonika:
1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonikabhasin/
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonikabhasin
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sonikabhasin/
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gLY8vOV-iRk
To reach Econscious:
1. Email: team.econscious@gmail.com
2. Website: www.econscious.co.in
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econscious.india/
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 to start Woodwose and why sustainable clothing needs focus – now, more than ever.
Join us in this conversation and watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qpa0FL42TWs
To reach Woodwose Organic Clothing:
1. Email: info@woodwose.in
2. Website: www. woodwose.in
3. Instagram: www.instagram.com/woodwoseorganicclothing
4. Facebook: www.facebook.com/woodwoseorganicclothing/
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qpa0FL42TWs
To reach Toyroom:
1. Email: rushaikh@toyroom.in
2. Website: www. toyroom.in
3. Instagram: www.instagram.com/toyroomtoys
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 Dr. Deep Lalvani, Founder of Sublime Life, the pioneer curators of clean skincare brands talks about the behind the scenes of building this upcoming enterprise that had disrupted the beauty and skincare space!
Watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach Sublime Life:
1. Email: hello@sublimelife.in
2. Website: www. sublimelife.in
3. Instagram: www.instagram.com/sublimelifeofficial
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 for good!
In this conversation, I talk to who founded Happiee Souls which is a one-stop pick-up service to safely deliver your donated items to the doorstep of grassroot NGOs across India.
To reach Sonika & Happiee Souls:
1. Email: sonika@happieesouls.com
2. Website: www.happieesouls.com
3. Instagram: www.instagram.com/happieesouls_india
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: munshizitin@gmail.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
If you enjoyed this podcast, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
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 much nothing to now having a solid brand that is on its way to getting launched, sustainably!
To enjoy this episode on YouTube: head to our channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach Basavaraj:
1. Email: bsk@kambargroup.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basavaraj-s-8a556330/
To reach Zitin:
1. Email: zitin@nextmileco.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi/
3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi/
4. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi/
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 sustainable hygiene issues – myths, problems, opportunities and much more.
Happy listening!
If you have a business idea and would like to understand how to make it more sustainable - participate in our #GiveLifeToYourIdea campaign, head to: bit.ly/GiveLifeToYourIdea
To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YbiL2yDKSIE
To reach GreenHack:
www.greenhack.in
connect@greenhack.in
To reach Next Mile Co.:
www.nextmileco.com
support@nextmileco.com
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 product brand has a candid chat about technologies in this dynamic space that one could watch out for.
Happy listening!
You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
How to contact Nitheesh:
Website: www.varsya.com
Email: nitheesh@varsya.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/varsyaeco
How to contact Zitin:
Email: zitin@nextmileco.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zitinmunshi
Instagram: www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/zitinmunshi
Have a business idea and want to start your sustainable business journery?
Apply for the GiveLifeToYourIdea campaign on: www.bit.ly/GiveLifeToYourIdea
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 of India's oldest and most trusted sleep solutions brands. We will explore why natural materials and a sound sleep go together.
Happy listening!
If you have a business idea and would like to understand how to make it more sustainable - participate in our #GiveLifeToYourIdea campaign, head to: bit.ly/GiveLifeToYourIdea
To watch this episode, head to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach Duroflex:
www.duroflexworld.com
support@duroflexworld.com
To reach Next Mile Co.:
www.nextmileco.com
support@nextmileco.com
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 points to consider in case of both the above circumstances.
Apart from that, her passion for sustainable living has led her to run an Instagram Page (www.instagram.com/conscious_chokri) where she advocates for small actions that can be taken up for planet-friendly living.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
If you wish to watch the episode on YouTube, head to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
Until next time!
To reach Mehndi: You can DM her on Instagram (www.instagram.com/conscious_chokri)
To reach Zitin: You can DM her on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn (@zitinmunshi) or write to her on: zitin@nextmileco.com
If you have a business idea / young business and you want to get guidance on how to make it sustainable, head to: bit.ly/GiveLifeToYourIdea
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:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach Bee Tech Kashmir:
Email: beetechkashmir@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bee.tech.kashmir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeeTechKashmir/
If you are interested in building a sustainable business, make sure to participate in a free workshop hosted by Zitin. In this workshop, she shares the three-step process to build a sustainable business.
For queries, reach out to her on zitin@nextmileco.com
You could also check her socials for more updates:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitin-munshi-77206762/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi
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 video! Here's us, on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach Sagg Ecovillage:
Website: https://www.saggecovillage.earth/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saggecovillage/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saggecovillage/
If you are interested in building a sustainable business, make sure to participate in a free workshop hosted by Zitin. In this workshop, she shares the three-step process to build a sustainable business.
For queries, reach out to her on zitin@nextmileco.com
You could also check her socials for more updates:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitin-munshi-77206762/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi
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 cover management!
Happy listening!
P.S. You can now enjoy Sustainability Simplified on video! Here's us, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmnjJTPZ9eniTqmfoziY8w
To reach CARPE-EcoSattva:
Website: www.carpeindia.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/carpe.ecosattva
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carpe-ecosattva/
Follow Zitin for more inputs on building sustainable businesses:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zitin-munshi-77206762/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/zitinmunshi
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