Made With Local

In this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Grégoire Landel discuss CityTaps, a company whose vision is to help bring running water to every urban home, to boost the health, dignity and productivity of the urban poor in developing countries.In this episode, we discussed:01:02 - The water crisis06:15 - CityTaps' mission13:10 - Pay-as-you-go system19:46 - Starting CityTaps27:57 - The biggest challenge 35:18 - The road aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/CityTaps' website- https://www.citytaps.org/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Purav Desai talk about Refillable, a company that is changing the face of packaging and consumption with products that are durable, BPA and BPS free, and are professionally cleaned and sanitized in a commercial washing center.In this episode we discuss:01:10 - What Refillable offers01:43 - Convenience and accessibility05:15 - The issue of plastic waste06:37 - Setting up the company08:26 - Challenges in the journey09:56 - Spreading Awareness10:59 - The road aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Refillable's website- https://refillable.store/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to DB Prabhu talk about Respose India, which is working to facilitate responsible disposal of anything. Their recycling arm provides indigenous plant and machinery and consulting services for recycling electronic waste in India. In this episode, we discussed:01:32 - How it all started04:44 - The e-waste problem09:14 - How's Respose solving it11:29 - Challenges on the journey14:39 - Mentoring enviro-preneurs16:39 - The road aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Respose India's website- https://www.resposeindia.com/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Social Epics, listen Vino talk about Kabo, the best online canine nutrition experts to formulate healthy and tasty recipes even the pickiest eaters will approve, connecting pet parents with licensed veterinarians from the safety of their homes.In this episode, we discussed:00:40 - Kabo's mission01:07 - What shaped the company06:01 - How Kabo works10:48 - A personalized experience14:30 - Local manufacturing17:56 - Starting the company21:28 - Future of KaboFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Kabo’s Website: https://kabo.co/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Social Epics, listen to Basil Farano talk about TMPL, a sportswear company with the mission to create clean performance sportswear that is better for the planet, the body, and the human race.In this episode:00:42 - Problems with sportswear04:59 - What makes TMPL different07:18 - Finding manufacturers09:58 - Starting TMPL11:44 - Creating a sustainable brand13:34 - Future of TMPLFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Kayli and Jacquie talk about A Friendlier Company, which is on a mission to simplify reuse and to make a reuse system that is so easy, it is the default for all packaging.In this episode we discussed:00:38 - How it works02:17 - Why the food industry02:59 - Starting the company05:02 - Challenges to the company07:07 - What lies aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Social Epics, listen to Hafiz Mitha talk about Play City, a free app that connects you with others who are interested in the same activities. This platform aims to bring people from all backgrounds together by removing barriers, creating real, diverse and healthy relationships based on shared interests.In this episode we discussed:00:38 - What Play City offers02:03 - Partnering with organisations03:18 - Starting Play City08:07 - Building a digital community10:43 - Entrepreneurs anonymous14:16 - Future of Play CityFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Suzanne B Carter talk about M.Y.O., a cosmetic cases company that encourages a fresh and more mindful approach to makeup.We discussed the following in this episode:00:49 - The idea behind M.Y.O.03:16 - Pledge of sustainability07:43 - Building the company13:25 - The B-Corp rulebook15:40 - Future of M.Y.O.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Epic, listen to Linsay Moran talk about Unwrapit, an enterprise-ready gifting platform to help companies and event organizers create extraordinary gift experiences, virtually, without wasting resources on ineffective swag or other promotional goods. 00:41 - Understanding Unwrapit04:43 - A tailored experience08:00 - Coming together as a company12:40 - Launching Unwrapit16:30 - What the future holdsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com

In this episode of Epic, listen to Sheena Russell talk about Made With Local, a snack food company that has partnered with social enterprises for manufacturing their goods. These social enterprises employ people who have barriers to the mainstream workforce. Made with Local also procures most of its raw materials from Canadian farmers in an effort to build a sustainable and ethical supply chain. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic​ Website: https://www.theepic.ca/​ Music: https://www.bensound.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit epicstories.substack.com