THROWBACK 84 - Chicobag with Andy Keller

Episode Notes

Colin talks to the founder of Chicobag, Andy Keller. They discuss the creation story of Chicobag and how it took its spot as one of the top ten certified B corps. Additionally, they talk about how Chicobag took on the Plastic industry and won! Listen now to learn more about this amazing brand and how you can help save the world from single-use plastics.

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Website: https://www.chicobag.com/
Instagram: @chicobag

Partnered Nonprofits:
Surfrider Foundation
5Gyres
Plastic Pollution Coalition
Bioneers

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Topic Timestamps:

2:13 - 10:35 What led to Chicobag?

10:36 - 18:50 The top ten B - Corp

18:51 - 26:41 The Green Premium

26:41 - 29:45 The Similarities between Single use plastic and cigarettes

29:46 - 31:48 The Bag Monster

31:49 - 37:38 Defeating the Plastic Giants

37:39 - 39:02 Sustainability is connected to Everything

39:03 - 44:19 The Citizen Science Program

44:19 - 47:35 Recycling Plastic

47:36 - 59:31 Quick Curiosities

59:31 - 1:06:00 Closing Questions and Outro

Off Topic is a short series airing every Friday to just talk about different aspects of lifestyles and how sustainable values tie into it.

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