Plastic Neutral Certified with Anjali Malpani of rePurpose Global
In this episode, we unpack plastic-neutral certification, the immense scale of the global plastic problem, and how rePurpose is helping combat the plastic pollution crisis. Joining us today is Anjali Malpani, Senior Business Partnerships Manager at rePurpose Global, a pioneering company focused on combating plastic waste through empowering brands and businesses. To understand how the plastic-neutral certification is driving meaningful change in the fight against plastic pollution and how you can support the brands that are making a tangible difference in the world, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
Allowing consumers to feel part of something bigger than themselves.
Hear about rePurpose’s plastic-neutral certification, what it means, and how it works.
Introduction and a brief background about today’s guest, Anjali Malpani.
History about rePurpose, its mission, and what it has achieved so far.
Why brands need to assess their plastic footprint from packaging.
Current challenges and hurdles of reducing plastic pollution.
How certifications can pave the way to sustainability and when to start.
Discover when plastic-neutral certification is the right path for a brand.
Setting actionable and reachable goals to begin being sustainable.
Learn the difference between greenwashing and green-hushing.
Focusing on making progress rather than seeking perfection.
Building sustainable waste management and supply-chain processes.
A gift-themed rapid-fire question round for Anjali.
“The entire global plastic crisis does not have a silver bullet solution to combat it.” — Anjali Malpani [0:06:19]
“We as consumers, it is really easy for us to forget where our plastic or trash is going once you put it down the trash chute.” — Anjali Malpani [0:14:15]
“The people living in [pollution hotspots] are really the ones bearing the brunt of the plastic pollution crisis.” — Anjali Malpani [0:20:00]
“I don’t think there is any right time to start creating an impact. If you want to create impact, there is always a pathway for you.” — Anjali Malpani [0:28:22]
