Posts by Mariska Nell
Did you know that long term business planning helps business leaders to think differently about the company’s direction? It can also help companies plan for legalisations that are changing in the future and help the company to plan ahead. In today’s episode, we talk to Gus Schellekens a Partner in EY’s MENA Clean Energy & Sustainability Services Team about how companies can better…
076: Why Single-use plastic bans are important
In the last week, we had some great news regarding the ban of single-use items. Therfore in today’s episode, I would like to take a moment to talk about why single-use plastic is a problem, and why it is important for us to get more governments and on board to change legislation and for the organisation…
075: Why what you are putting on your skin matters
Did you know shampoo, lotion, and deodorant often contain a chemical that can cause as much damage to the environment as emissions from car exhaust fumes during rush-hour traffic? I am sure all of you have heard about the benefits of eating organic food, yet we forget the largest organ on our body, our skin,…
074: How recycling can help out Mama Earth
Did you know that 90.5% of the world’s plastic waste has never been recycled? It is not only the plastic waste that is dumped on a landfill but also many other valuable resources that could have been recycled. Therefore it was great to talk to the general manager of Sims Municipal Recycling in Brooklyn, Tom Outerbridge. Tom has more than 30…
073: The power is yours
“The power is yours” – Captain Planet. If you remember this slogan then you might have seen Captain Planet before. It was, therefore, such a great honour to have Leesa Carter-Jones on the podcast. Leesa is the President & CEO of Captain Planet Foundation. She has helped the organization successfully launch Project Learning Garden, the Institute for…