S6E1: The Future of the Economy is… Circular? A Case Study with Tiny Earth Toys

<p>Is the age of mass consumption upon us? Judging from the quantities of overconsumption and consumer waste that the Earth is seeing daily, it may appear so. Yet as products are being produced and discarded at unsustainable speeds, a counter economic model is emerging. The solution to a more sustainable future may be found with a circular economy in which material lifespans are maximized and economic activities are regenerative.</p> <p>On today’s episode we hear from Rachel Classi, founder and CEO of Tiny Earth Toys, a business that has approached children’s toys and early education tools from a circular economic angle. Hear directly from a sustainable business owner on the process of smart business model innovation, and think through the steps you could take to engage with sustainability initiatives in your own life!</p> <p>Learn more about Tiny Earth Toys <a href="https://tinyearthtoys.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_6yfBhBNEiwAkmXy59UBLrGZfvpDDAClnd4egXIgZAzzcb63ZuwPqKsO4pg5YXjlzmt0XRoCltAQAvD_BwE"><u>here</u></a>!</p> <p>______</p> <p>Visit our website to keep up with the OC team and for a full transcript of this episode! <a href="https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate"><u>https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate</u></a></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/operationclimate/"><u>@operationclimate</u></a>!</p> <p>Follow us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/opclimate"><u>@opclimate!</u></a></p> <p>Subscribe to us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qm_roMDnT8c3X6GztKLnA"><u>Youtube!</u></a></p> <p>To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com!</p> <p>____________</p> <p>Hosts: Renee Urtusastegui and Jessie Goldblatt</p> <p>Reporters: Renee Urtusastegui, Jessie Goldblatt, Clare Sparling, Franny Lee</p> <p>Guest: Rachel Classi</p> <p>Audio Editor: Franny Lee</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/operation-climate/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/operation-climate/support</a>