Revolutionizing Omega-3 Industry with Corinna Bellizzi (Episode 51)
Release Date: 01/12/2023
Getting Plastic Out of Our Daily Routines with Lindsay McCormick of BITE (Episode 56)
Scaling Sustainability
Your daily hygiene routine has more to do with the future of our planet than you may think. Around the world, 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are discarded each year, enough to fill 50 Empire State Buildings. And since most tubes are made of mixed materials, typically plastic and aluminum, they are incredibly difficult to recycle and often wind up in landfills. The design has changed very little since the invention of the first toothpaste tube in 1856, but that’s starting to change. Lindsay McCormick is the founder and CEO of Bite, makers of plastic-free, cruelty-free products on a mission to...
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Green Amendments and Environmental Rights with Maya K. van Rossum (Episode 55)
Scaling Sustainability
Several states have recently enacted—or are considering enacting—constitutional amendments that protect our right to live in a healthy environment. Such policies ensure that in every action the government takes, the protection of our world is prioritized. Yet, in conversations about our fundamental rights, such as freedom of speech and religion, the right to a stable climate and access to clean water and air are often overlooked. Veteran environmentalist Maya K. van Rossum proposes raising environmental rights to the highest constitutional standing is critical to ensuring essential climate...
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The Unsolved Problems of Sustainable Cement Production with Ian Riley (Episode 54)
Scaling Sustainability
The road to decarbonization hasn’t been an easy one for the cement industry. The sector, which produces about 4 billion metric tons of the world’s most common building material, simultaneously puts almost 4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, or about 7% of the world’s total emissions. But, thanks to leaders like Ian Riley, movement is happening. In 2019, Ian joined the World Cement Association as CEO, leading the organization’s key mission of sustainability, innovation and internationalization to face the challenges associated with creating a...
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The Architecture Industry and Sustainability with Kevin Deabler (Episode 53)
Scaling Sustainability
Sustainability is a word that's becoming increasingly familiar across every single market sector. Little by little, the importance of caring for the planet is permeating society and becoming a way of life. And with the relentless expansion of cities across the nation, the need to preserve natural resources has now seeped into the architectural industry. But, architecture presents a unique challenge in the field of sustainability, as construction projects typically consume large amounts of materials and produce tons of waste. One of the architectural companies trying to solve this problem by...
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How Sustainability and Profitability Can Coexist with Brennan Spellacy (Episode 52)
Scaling Sustainability
Corporate commitments to carbon neutrality have yet to slow down, as more and more business leaders race to align their strategic priorities with pressure from the public for urgent climate action. Companies are now trying to decarbonize their operations while simultaneously compensating for unavoidable emissions. However, many well-intended but misinformed businesses often fall victim to carbon management solutions that don’t have much of an impact. That’s where Patch comes in, as the most effective and responsible way for organizations to access carbon credit projects. The Co-founder and...
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Revolutionizing Omega-3 Industry with Corinna Bellizzi (Episode 51)
Scaling Sustainability
Omega-3 is easily the most popular supplement in America. Recent studies have found that roughly 8% of adults—or about 19 million people—take some kind of omega-3 fatty acid supplement. But, the harvesting of fish for these supplements is having a ripple effect on our oceans. Omega-3 supplements come from fish in the critical layer of the ocean biosphere that are essential for preserving ecosystem dynamics. With no signs of slowing down, the industry risks permanently damaging our marine ecosystems and impacting the ocean’s resiliency to climate change. Corinna Bellizzi is taking the...
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Sustainability in The Sports Industry with Kristen Fulmer (Episode 50)
Scaling Sustainability
Across all industries, the future is being dictated by a focus on sustainability - and sports are no exception. Just last year, the Tokyo Olympics set out to raise awareness about the role that sports play in sustainability. Podiums were made from recycled plastic, athletes’ beds were made with cardboard, and even the medals were made using recycled electronic devices. Although this is a step in the right direction, the sports industry as a whole continues to have a significant impact on the environment, from the construction of venues to the travel of competitors and spectators....
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Climate Intervention and Geoengineering with Wake Smith (Episode 49)
Scaling Sustainability
Public discourse around climate change widely focuses on reaching net zero emissions. Yet, some propose that even after we reach net zero, temperatures will continue to warm, sea levels will continue to rise, and climate disasters will continue to occur. There are currently a number of proposed ideas that go beyond net zero by pulling carbon out of the atmosphere or artificially cooling the planet, known collectively as geoengineering. While geoengineering methods don’t invalidate the need to decarbonize now and fast, given the dangerous trajectory of global heating, reaching net zero...
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Electric Motorcycles and Sustainable Transportation with Jay Giraud (Episode 48)
Scaling Sustainability
Climate change is forcing consumers to reevaluate their shopping habits, and the motorcycle industry is no exception. Riders are looking for options that will help them reduce their impact on the environment, as traditional gas motorcycles are large contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. There is hope on the horizon as, according to the United Nations, shifting to 90% of battery-powered electric motorcycles by 2030 will dramatically reduce carbon emissions by 11 billion tons from now to 2050. In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jay Giraud, a leader in the electric...
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Integrating Sustainability with Laura Asiala (Episode 47)
Scaling Sustainability
Today, I am happy to welcome Laura Asiala to the podcast. Laura is the Chief Sustainability Officer of WholeWorks. She is also the lead facilitator for the ‘Leading Sustainability Transformation’ program, in which experienced professionals and leaders accelerate their ability to integrate ESG issues across their companies, creating value and transforming a traditional business into a sustainable one via a realistic team simulation. Laura has extensive experience in the field of global, sustainable development. Prior to her current role, she served as the Director of Corporate...
info_outlineOmega-3 is easily the most popular supplement in America. Recent studies have found that roughly 8% of adults—or about 19 million people—take some kind of omega-3 fatty acid supplement. But, the harvesting of fish for these supplements is having a ripple effect on our oceans. Omega-3 supplements come from fish in the critical layer of the ocean biosphere that are essential for preserving ecosystem dynamics. With no signs of slowing down, the industry risks permanently damaging our marine ecosystems and impacting the ocean’s resiliency to climate change.
Corinna Bellizzi is taking the lead in changing the tide as she hopes to prevent yet another human-caused environmental imbalance. Corinna is a natural products industry specialist who has earned a reputation for leading the development and growth of responsible brands like Nordic Naturals. Given her concern for the future health of both people and the planet, she shifted her focus from fish-sourced to algae-sourced omegas in 2016. Today, she leads Örlö Nutrition, a brand that is cultivating the world’s first carbon-negative omega-3 supplement. During this episode, Corinna and I had an insightful conversation about the importance of extracting less and supplying more when it comes to our oceans, and the potential that algae has to revolutionize the omega-3 industry.
Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
Orlo Nutrition: https://orlonutrition.com/ - Discount code: "SUSTAIN10"
Care More Be Better: https://caremorebebetter.com/
Nutrition Without Compromise: https://link.chtbl.com/NutritionWithoutCompromise
Inside this vertical farm, carbon-neutral algae grows under glowing pink lights: https://www.fastcompany.com/90790596/inside-this-vertical-farm-carbon-neutral-algae-grows-under-glowing-pink-lights
Environmental Impacts of Large-Scale Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Production in Hellisheidi Geothermal Park Iceland: Life Cycle Assessment: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10126-022-10162-8
Connect with Corinna Bellizzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbellizzi/
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