The EcoSend Podcast

Somehow we've raced through the end of our SEVENTH season of The EcoSend Podcast, and over 70 episodes released since we first started back in 2022 💚Thank you SO much for being a part of this journey with us, and tuning in to hear from our wonderful guests. We've been so lucky to welcome fantastic leaders and changemakers over the past years, and this season was no exception!With guests ranging from Digital Sustainability agencies, Purpose-driven Entrepreneurs, Green AI builders, and even an episode about Sustainable Aviation Fuel; there's been so much for us to reflect on. So join James & Chris for a special wrap-up episode, to look back on a series which has filed us with a lot of hope for the future of Digital Sustainability. As a reminder, this season, we welcomed: Steve Collins at GreenPerks (Episode 1)Sophie Zienkiewicz of CNF EnergyRobert Keus of GreenPTMartina & Martina at Creek & PineSergio Fuentealba from GrowBetter AgencyFrieda Bischoff of Renée MaterialsMatt Ville from HiYieldJesse Ramon Brown from SproutAub Wallace from Dandelion Branding (Episode 9)Topics we discussed on this wrap-up episode include:💬 Getting people to care about Digital Sustainability🤔 Should we be optimistic or concerned about the rise of AI?💌 The rise of responsible, ethical Marketing🎾 'The Rebound Effect' in charitable donations💰 Making a business-case for Sustainability🎉 Becoming a B Corp at EcoSend Remember, you can catch all of our recent guests from the Season Seven playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXHgL1qFhjNVek75te9FHdGNjq3b-d4axThank you again to all our guests for sharing their stories, reflections, lessons, and hope for the future! 💚Further resources from the episode:EcoSend website: https://ecosend.io/James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjgill/Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-w-9001b19b/Music credit: https://www.bensound.com/

"Caring about the Environment is good business, because people care! Your customers, they care about it!"We are delighted to try something a little new for the final(!) guest of Season 7... an episode co-hosted with our good friend Aub Wallace!Aub is Co-Founder of Dandelion Branding, a content marketing agency that specialises in elevating impact stories with a mission to bring sustainability & ESG into mainstream conversations.Not only that, but Aug is also a host of the 'EnvironMental Podcast' - making her truly the ideal guest to round-off this season of the show 💚So please join us for this episode, full of insights and hope, as James sat down with Aub to discuss topics including:👧 Growing up as a 'hippie' child✂️ Decoupling from Consumerist pressure in the modern world💪 Supporting taking action and resolving climate-anxiety↔️ The thin-line to walk between Greenwashing and Greenhushing😪 Why Sustainability always 'takes longer'?🦾 The potential enablement AI could offer to help solve the Climate Challenge... and SO much more! ✨Thank you so much for being with us throughout our journey in Season Seven of The EcoSend Podcast. We hope you've enjoyed the range of guests, stories, and lessons as much as we have. We recognise the breadth of the challenge ahead of us, but we also feel lifted with hope to know there are so many great people out there, like Aub and her team, working tirelessly to promote Digital Sustainability and other wonderful causes. 💚About Aub Wallace:Aub Wallace is the co-founder and strategist behind Dandelion Branding, a content marketing agency that specializes in elevating impact stories with a mission to bring sustainability & ESG into mainstream conversations. When she isn’t storytelling for sustainability you’ll find her gardening, reading high fantasy, or making some sort of potion in her kitchen.Further Resources from the episode: Aub on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aub-wallace/Dandelion Branding website: https://dandelionbranding.com/Dandelion Branding on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dandelion_branding/EnvironMental Podcast: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/Springer Nature article, 'Breaking the Climate Spiral of Silence': https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-023-03493-5Music credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

In a previous episode of the EcoSend Podcast, we learned that around 250,000 new websites are built every day..! The Sustainability credentials of such websites are rarely, if ever, taken into consideration. Many website builders focus on competitive feature 'arms-races', particularly the race to implement AI as quickly and as far-reaching as possible. Fortunately, not all website builders have fallen into this. And that is just what our latest guest on the EcoSend Podcast is here to talk to us about. Jesse Ramon Brown is the founder and CEO of Enverse Labs and Sprout, the no-code platform that lets anyone build sustainable, accessible, and high-performance websites in just minutes.Sprout websites have an average weight of just 35KB, remarkably lower than the standard website averages. So please join us for this fascinating episode as James sat down with Jesse to discuss topics including:🇪🇸 The Renewable energy startup scene in Spain💚 Incorporating Sustainability and Accessibility at the heart of Sprout's practises👣 Jesse's journey to founding Sprout🕵️‍♂️ Finding Product-Market-Fit🌊 The power of the 'Ripple Effect' in Digital Sustainability... and much more! ✨We're so excited to see what the future holds for Sprout, who are pioneering a novel approach to building websites, which are better for both people and planet. We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Jesse Ramon Brown:Jesse Ramon Brown is the founder and CEO of Enverse Labs and Sprout, the no-code platform that lets anyone build sustainable, accessible, and high-performance websites in just minutesFurther Resources from the episode: Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-ramon-brown-872070106/Enverse Labs: https://enverselabs.com/enSprout Early Access Sign-up: https://sprout.site/en/Music credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

As AI continues to dominate headlines across the Tech Space, and with seismic new technologies being introduced on almost a weekly basis, we are delighted to welcome another expert in the AI and Digital Sustainability space, for episode seven of this season. Matt Ville is CTO & Founder at Hiyield, a B Corp based in Cornwall UK, who create bespoke websites and apps, designed with sustainability at their core.The meteoric rise of AI poses many questions to Digital Sustainability. ChatGPT-3 is 10 times more energy demanding than a Google search, and training ChatGPT-4 is estimated to have used 50 times more energy than training the previous model.Many major tech companies find themselves struggling to meet net-zero commitments due to increased data and computing power demands.But is it that straight-forward? Is AI a villain and dire threat to Sustainability, or can its power be harnessed for good?Do join us for this fascinating episode as James sat down with Matt to try to answer that question, as well as topics including:👣 Matt's journey to founding HiYield🌟 Bringing Purpose to the forefront of the HiYield brand👧 Generational shifts in the workforce, and the rise of interest in Sustainability from the younger generation🌱 The rise of AI alternatives to challenge the dominant LLMs📔 The need for clear guidelines are fair usage of AI... and much more! ✨The nature of AI's role in our future remains very uncertain. Whether positive or negative, its effects will certainly be wide-reaching. A big thank you to Matt for joining us for this episode, and for bringing his expertise to a help clarify such a complex discussion. We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Matt Ville:Matt Ville is the Founder and CTO of Hiyield. With 20+ years of experience in tech and product development, Matt leads teams in delivering impactful digital experiences - and was listed in the top 50 agency leaders to watch in the Great Agencies Growth Index 2024. He is committed to using technology to drive business success while maintaining a focus on sustainabilityFurther Resources from the episode: HiYield website: https://hiyield.co.uk/Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ville/HiYield Report on AI: https://hiyield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hiyield_AI_Enemy_of_Sustainability.pdfMusic credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

"We're building the 'TooGoodToGo' for the Creative Material industry!"Waste is a massive, global problem. Across the world, ton after ton of high-quality material is sent to landfill or incinerators. And yet concurrently, there is a huge demand for creative material; ranging from different fabrics, leather, paper, and more. Seeing the challenge of these two extremes, one company in particular is fighting to bridge the gap. And that is 'Renée Materials', co-created by our sixth guest of the season, Frieda Bischoff.Renee is a digital platform that enables companies to sell their leftover, surplus stock and offcut waste to be reused. So instead of being sent to landfill, surplus materials can be purchased at a great price, and re-enter the market. We were delighted Frieda joined us for this episode, and sat down with James to discuss:🌲 Her childhood growing up in the Black Forest of Germany⚠️ 'The Rebound Effect', and why giving things away for free can be a BAD thing💰 Why Sustainable options must also be competitively priced🥊 Fighting as a competitor to Amazon 🔄 The role which Circular Economy will play in our future... and much more! ✨Frieda's episode was so uplifting, and we really felt her passion and positive outlook permeate through this chat. We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Frieda Bischoff:Frieda Bischoff is the Co-Founder of Renée Materials. Renée is a digital platform that enables companies to sell their leftover, surplus stock and offcut waste to be reused. Think of it as the "Too-Good-To-Go" but for creative materials.Further Resources from the episode: Renée website: https://reneematerials.co.uk/Frieda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frieda-bischoff-23239b16b/Music credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

Marketers wield an incredibly powerful influence over the general public. But as our latest guest argues, this power must be coupled with a strong sense of responsibility, in order for Marketing to have a positive influence over people and planet. Sergio Fuentealba is Co-Founder of GrowBetter Agency, and is on a mission to turn Marketing away from Consumerist-driven tactics, and turn it into a force for good. Driven by his love of nature, and time as a mountaineering guide in Chile, Sergio gave us a fascinating episode as he dove into his journey to founding GrowBetter Agency, and his many lessons learned along the way. So join James as he sat down with Sergio to discuss:👣 Sergio's journey from the finance world to Sustainable Marketing⛰️ His mountaineering experience and Avalanche Disaster training(!) 🤩 Why Patagonia and Yvon Chouinard are such powerful examples to follow💪 Integrating a sense of responsibility into Marketing practise❤️ Heart-centred action... and much more! ✨We've been feeling super-inspired here at EcoSend since Sergio joined us on the show, and we were delighted to spend the time with him. We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Sergio Fuentealba:Sergio Fuentealba is a sustainable marketing consultant with a focus on innovation, positive impact and digital decarbonisation. Co-founder of GrowBetter Agency, he drives projects that connect purpose, strategy and technology for regenerative development.Further Resources from the episode: GrowBetter Agency on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growbetter-agencyGrowBetter Agency website: https://www.growbetter.agency/'Sustainable Marketing. How to drive profits with purpose': https://shorturl.at/msycQ'Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage in Human Consciousness': https://shorturl.at/rLX8ZMusic credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

Even in 2025, awareness of the carbon footprint of Digital activity seems to remain in its infancy. As the world slowly wakes up to the reality of the Climate Challenge, many of us in the Digital space find that Sustainability efforts lag behind other sectors. But with over 250,000 new websites being created every DAY, the carbon impact of our online activity is monumental. Fortunately, there are trailblazing companies out there, striving to bring eco-design and ethical principles to Digital products. And one of those voices is the team at Creek & Pine - Croatia’s first digital agency that designs and builds low carbon, accessible, beautiful websites based on ethically sourced and used data.So join James as he sat down with Martina Dodo and Martina Nemcic to discuss:🇭🇷 Being the first Digital Sustainability Agency in Croatia👣 The journey to founding Creek & Pine, driven by a motivation to follow Sustainability practises🛜 What is the true environmental impact of 'The Internet'?🚅 The importance of Eco-Websites never compromising on speed and performance 🤗 Why kindness is the solution we need... and much more! ✨The two Martinas at Creek & Pine are wonderful humans, and we really enjoyed inviting them on the show to hear their story. We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Martina Nemcic: Martina Nemcic is a Sustainable Business Developer, co-founder and COO with background in Communications, Digital Marketing and Project Management. About Martina Dodo:Martina Dodo is a co-founder and a Sustainable Software Developer with background in Mathematics and Computer Science. Further Resources from the episode: Martina Dodo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinadodo/Martina Nemcic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinanemcic/Creek & Pine website: https://creekandpine.co/Website Carbon Calculator by Wholegrain Digital: https://www.websitecarbon.com/ Music credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

The use of AI has sky-rocketed within a very short space of time.And with this explosion of growth, comes many concerns around Ethics, Privacy, and Sustainability. With so many companies racing to implement AI-at-all-costs, many are concerned about the unknown implications of AI, and the many questions remain unanswered.Fortunately, there are some companies out there actively looking to address these concerns. And one of those companies is spear-headed by our third guest of this season; Robert Keus of GreenPT. A seasoned entrepreneur, Robert and his team are on a mission to release the first climate-conscious AI platform, and provide an alternative to ChatGPT. And to answer the burning question; "Can we make our usage of AI ethical and sustainable?"So join James as he sat down with Robert to discuss:👶 Starting his first business at age 14(!)🏭 The heavy environmental impact of our current AI models🤖 The importance of educating people to use correct AI Prompting🗳️ How politics will impact the AI landscape, particularly between American and Chinese training models⛵ Navigating the privacy, ethical, and environmental challenges associated with creating AI... and much more! ✨AI is THE topic of our current time, and we are delighted to see companies like GreenPT bringing a Sustainable and Ethical focus to AI deployment. We hope they may set a trend for others to follow. We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Robert Keus: Robert is the founder of Brthrs, GreenPT, and Accessibility Desk, he’s committed to revolutionizing the way technology intersects with society. Further Resources from the episode: Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkeus/GreenPT website: https://greenpt.ai/GreenPT on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenpt/Music credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

It's episode two of Season Seven, and we're flying high with our latest guest!Sophie Zienkiewicz is on a mission to decarbonise the aviation fuel industry, and make 'Sustainable Aviation Fuel' (SAF) the new normal. With only 0.5% of the airline industry currently using SAF, Sophie and the team at CNF Energy are doing all they can to change that. A single round trip from London to New York emits just over 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, and the average carbon footprint in the UK is 5.4 tonnes per person. So flying can typically be someone's single biggest source of CO2 in a year.But as Sophie points out, it is not flying itself which is the problem. It is the environmental impact of aviation fuel which is the issue. Change the fuel, reduce the impact. So join James as he sat down with Sophie to discuss:👣 A journey launched by COP26🤐 Managing challenges in communication around the impact of aviation📈 The aim to reach 10% global SAF by 2030💰 Challenges in financing SAF and SAF technology🛠️ Securing a Government grant and entering the design phase🏦 Crowdfunding as the first publicly listed SAF company... and much more! ✨This was a great episode, and we particularly loved Sophie's quote, "By 2030 I want to have our future Prime Minister flying on our Sustainable Aviation Fuel". We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Sophie Zienkiewicz:Motivated by a strong desire to be part of the solution to solving climate change, Sophie co-founded Carbon Neutral Fuels in 2022. She has a background in chemistry, having worked at the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory in the Insight and Strategy Team, and has experience in sustainability consulting with betternotstop. Sophie believes in the power of people to create positive change.Further Resources from the episode: Sophie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiezienkiewicz/CNF Energy website: https://cnf.energy/CNF Energy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbonneutralfuelsCalculate your flight's emissions: https://www.icao.int/environmental-protection/Carbonoffset/Pages/default.aspxCNF on Crowdcube: https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/cnf/pitches/bJ64AbMusic credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io

We're delighted to be back for our Seventh Podcast Season!It's been a moment since we wrapped up Season Six last year, but we are thrilled to return with a Seventh Season of the show, and to welcome a new series of fantastic guest speakers. To kick things off, we are delighted to welcome Steven Collins, Founder of GreenPerks 💚GreenPerks is a platform designed to embed a culture of sustainability and help businesses hit their environmental goals and empower their employees to do the same.To kick-off the new season, James sat down with Steven to discuss:👣 Steven's journey from Recruitment to Sustainability Tech, via the COVID lockdowns💡 An idea sparked from watching a David Attenborough documentary👧 How the birth of his daughter changed Steven's worldview🎁 The importance of reducing friction in helping people do good⚖️ Finding the right balance of skills when working with a Co-Founder🌳 The importance of on-site vetting of tree-planting partners... and much more! ✨This was a great episode, and we particularly loved Steven's quote, "We can't off-set our way out of the problem. This needs to be a Behavioural Change." It's so important to have companies like GreenPerks helping drive this behavioural change across businesses. Do tune in to check out Steven's many lessons and insight. We hope you enjoy the episode 💚About Steven Collins:Steven Collins is the CEO of GreenPerks. Steve is on a mission to help companies boost employee engagement while promoting sustainability.Further Resources from the episode: Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stecollins/GreenPerks website: https://www.greenperks.io/GreenPerks on Twitter: @greenperksioSeaspiracy: https://www.seaspiracy.orgMusic credit: bensound.comhttps://ecosend.io