Sustainable Founders

Will Attenborough is an actor and co-founder of Green Rider, a not-for-profit supporting actors, writers and directors to leverage their influence to negotiate sustainable initiatives into their contracts. Will talks to Raakhee about what green requests look like, and asking whether an actor can use a private jet and still make sustainable demands on a set with integrity.Discussing how script writing and collaboration can change culture more than legal contracts, with the BBC and Sky shows supporting trials of the ‘Green Handshake’, we discuss the power of tv and film in normalising sustainable behaviours. https://www.green-rider.org/https://linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcasthttps://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcastShould you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at [email protected] information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Use code SUSTAIN26 for a 20% discount on the She Grows Veg website. Valid until 31st Dec2026Kate Cotterill is the co-founder of She Grows Veg, an heirloom seed company empowering people to grow some of their own food. Kate talks to Raakhee about why heirloom seeds are special, how they trial their seeds in the UK to ensure they are suitable for the climate, and bringing back native species that have disappeared, whilst also sourcing unusual varieties from overseas.Discussing how cash in king when you are growing 300% yoy, and how they won multiple gold medals at Chelsea Flower show for displays that resemble pieces of artwork, they make growing fun, accessible and exciting, whilst adding nutrition and joy into meal times. Ps. He can grow veg too https://shegrowsveg.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast⁠https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast⁠Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at [email protected] information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned 

Rishi Jain is the Director of Impact at Liverpool Football Club in this leadership episode, recognised as having ‘The best sustainability program in world football’ called The Red Way. Rishi talks to Raakhee about robotic mowers, how they recycle their football pitch and turn it into benches, their orchard, allotments and their 240,000 bee’s. Using the UN SDG frameworks and ISO's to propel their sustainable work forward, optimising their food menu and sharing how they increased recycling rates from 25% to a staggering 96%, this episode showcases the power of sports. https://www.liverpoolfc.com/theredwayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rishikjain/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast/https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcastShould you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at [email protected] information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Ally & Gem are the founders of We Are Repairs, a digital directory bringing repairers and repair lovers together. Individually they both also have their own repair businesses.Ally & Gem talk to Raakhee about how Repair is an immediate form of climate action accessible to everyone. We discuss planned obsolescence, 3d printing, slow living, the right to repair and the circular economy. Bringing craftsmanship back to the UK high streets, and creating connection in communities via repairers and repair cafes. What you believe will affect how you behave, and if we believe we are stewards of this planet and not its consumers, then we must look at new behaviours. With 22 million small furniture items thrown away in the UK each year, we should definitely think repair before recycling or landfill. If all nations in the world consumed at the same rate as the UK, we would need 2.6 planets to sustain our demands, so is this a UK throw away cultural and convenience issue.        https://wearerepairs.com/https://www.embracebespoke.co.uk/https://www.restorationhut.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcasthttps://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcastShould you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at [email protected] information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

Stephanie Downs is the co-founder and CEO of UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials company with a difference. Using grain byproducts to create a leather alternative, engineered to mimic the collagen of leather, creating a soft texture to rival its animal counterpart.Serial entrepreneur Stephanie talks to Raakhee about raising $7m in funding, with investors including Jaguar LandRover and Natalie Portman. Having worked with Tesla to have a vegan based leather interior, Stephanie also highlights the benefits of contract and localised manufacturing, and the impact of tariffs. Discussing how leather is a co-product not a byproduct of the food industry and how people are more likely to switch to vegan leather then vegan food and her personal journey in this field, this discussion is showcases what is possible. https://uncagedinnovations.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedowns/https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcasthttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcastShould you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at [email protected] information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned