Hello, hello! We’re so excited to be here and embark on an enlightening journey with our fellow planet advocates - yes, we’re talking about you – to leave the earth cleaner! 💪🌏 Tune in for engaging conversations around the evolution of the packaging industry as we scale up towards a more sustainable future 🌱 Join us, in our endeavour to learn from our inspiring guests and get their insight on the pertinent (and our forever favourite) question – what does #GoodGarbage mean to you? ♻️✨ Feedback? Collaboration requests? Guest recommendations? Hit us up at connect@goodgarbagepodcast.com ✍️
Good Garbage with Ved Krishna
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Hello, hello! We’re so excited to be here and embark on an enlightening journey with our fellow planet advocates - yes, we’re talking about you – to leave the earth cleaner! 💪🌏 Tune in for engaging conversations around the evolution of the packaging industry as we scale up towards a more sustainable future 🌱 Join us, in our endeavour to learn from our inspiring guests and get their insight on the pertinent (and our forever favourite) question – what does #GoodGarbage mean to you? ♻️✨ Feedback? Collaboration requests? Guest recommendations? Hit us up at connect@goodgarbagepodcast.com ✍️
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July 16, 2026
From War Zones to Sustainable Solutions | Kenya's First Green Packaging Company with Anita Shah
<p>Hello, hello! 🌱</p><p>Join us this week for a conversation with the amazing Anita Shah, who spent two decades of her life doing humanitarian work in places like Lebanon, Iraq and Somaliland — leaving it all behind to serve the planet. </p><p>Shah founded Green Stem Products Ltd. as the first of its kind manufacturing facility in her homeland of Kenya to create biodegradable and compostable tableware products. Her journey began with a bank account emptied to support a big dream. Now, her facility produces hundreds of thousands of pieces a month and won the 2025 Sustainability Brand Awards! 🌳</p><p>With a 70% female team, Green Stem's mission goes beyond packaging solutions. They also provide employment opportunities to people with hearing impairments, albinism and ex-female convicts. </p><p>Shah is an economist, nutritionist, yoga instructor, aid worker and businesswoman. Who better to learn from about service to the self, people and the planet? 🌍</p><p>In this episode with Anita Shah:</p><p>• How Jainism and Iyengar Yoga have influenced a life of service for Shah</p><p>• How Kenyan supermarkets and turtles ignited a passion for sustainable solutions</p><p>• The difficulties of starting a business with nothing but a leaf-pressing machine</p><p>• The challenges with pulping and thermoforming </p><p>• Figuring out scaling and investments for a smaller business </p><p>🎙️ Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>03:42 Empathy Through Humanitarian Work</p><p>07:59 The Role of Yoga and Meditation</p><p>11:17 Jainism and Environmental Connection</p><p>13:34 Transitioning from Humanitarian to Environmental Work</p><p>19:05 The Birth of Green Stem</p><p>25:42 Innovating Sustainable Packaging</p><p>28:49 Challenges in Pulping Technology</p><p>34:50 Achieving Quality in Small Scale Pulping</p><p>39:25 Thermoforming Technology and Future Plans</p><p>49:10 Choosing the Right Technology for Thermoforming</p><p>52:43 Understanding the African Market and Product Development</p><p>57:40 Challenges in Pricing and Production Efficiency</p><p>01:01:30 Raw Material Sourcing and Transportation Issues</p><p>01:05:33 Innovations in Coating Technology</p><p>01:19:55 Vision for the Future of GreenStem</p><p>🌱 Good Garbage is a podcast about sustainable materials, packaging and regeneration, hosted by Ved Krishna — conversations with the innovators, scientists and founders building a cleaner planet. The question behind every episode: What is Good Garbage? </p><p>🌐 Green Stem's Website: <a href="https://greenstemproducts.com/" target="_blank">https://greenstemproducts.com</a></p><p>📱 Green Stem's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/green__stem?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/green__stem?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==</a></p><p>▶ Subscribe: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbage" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbage</a></p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple: <a href="https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast</a></p><p>🔗 More: <a href="https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast</a></p><p>💌 Contact us: <a href="mailto:sargam.krishna@goodgarbage.info" target="_blank">sargam.krishna@goodgarbage.info</a><br></p>
July 2, 2026
Revolutionizing Materials | Efrat Friedland on The Future of Sustainable Design
<p>Hello, hello! 🌱</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna is joined by Efrat Friedland, Founder of materialscout and Co-Founder of Positive Plastics. They speak at length about Friedland's journey from being a designer to leading two businesses, her experience running a Materials Library and her view of the future of material science. 🧪</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 Together, we will be diving deep into big questions about the world of sustainable materials:</p><p>• Why is greenwashing harmful?</p><p>• Can plastic simply be labelled "good" or "bad" without nuance?</p><p>• If a product breaks down, should it be repaired or replaced?</p><p>• Who is ultimately responsible for the functioning of the products we buy?</p><p>• Are bioplastics a good fit for every product?</p><p>... and much, much more!</p><p><br></p><p>If you are someone who is fascinated by the world of material science, or simply want to learn more from an industry expert like Friedland, this episode is for you! </p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Follow & Listen</p><p>materialscout: <a href="https://www.materialscout.com/" target="_blank">https://www.materialscout.com</a></p><p>Positive Plastics: <a href="https://www.positiveplastics.eu/" target="_blank">https://www.positiveplastics.eu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube</p><p>Instagram: @goodgarbagepodcast</p><p>LinkedIn: Good Garbage Podcast</p>
June 19, 2026
From Petroleum to Purpose | Nima Vakili on Building the Future of Biomaterials
<p>Hello, hello!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Good Garbage Podcast, host Ved Krishna sits down with Nima Vakili, Founder & CEO of Safa Bioworks, for a fascinating conversation on circularity, biomaterials, and what it really takes to build sustainable systems in a world still dependent on fossil resources.</p><p><br></p><p>Coming from a family deeply rooted in petrochemicals and polymer manufacturing, Nima shares his journey from growing up around industrial plastics to creating a company focused on transforming agricultural and organic waste into high-value biomaterials.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation explores the intersection of material science, circular economy, innovation, and long-term thinking—while also diving into personal stories about nature, leadership, business, and the role of optimism in creating systemic change.</p><p><br></p><p>From recycling carpets and creating closed-loop manufacturing systems to building biobased alternatives in the UAE, Nima explains why sustainability isn’t about eliminating plastics overnight—it’s about designing smarter pathways for the future.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ What This Episode Explores</p><p>This conversation goes beyond the usual sustainability narrative and explores what happens when someone from the heart of the petrochemical industry begins asking bigger questions.</p><p>Can biopolymers coexist with traditional materials?</p><p>What does circularity actually look like at an industrial scale?</p><p>How do countries create ecosystems that enable innovation?</p><p>And what can nature teach us about regeneration and systems thinking?</p><p><br></p><p>Through personal reflections and practical insights, this episode uncovers how sustainability becomes meaningful when it moves from ideology to execution.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever wondered:</p><p>• Can bioplastics realistically complement traditional plastics?</p><p> • Why are circular manufacturing systems difficult to scale?</p><p> • How do regional policies shape sustainable innovation?</p><p> • What role does nature play in inspiring industrial solutions?</p><p> • What happens when business and environmental ambition intersect?</p><p><br></p><p>This episode answers these questions with honesty, curiosity, and optimism.</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 In This Episode, You'll Learn</p><p>• How Nima transitioned from petrochemicals into sustainable innovation</p><p> • The realities and limitations of bioplastics adoption</p><p> • Why circularity is more than recycling</p><p> • The role of agricultural and organic waste in future materials</p><p> • Lessons from building closed-loop manufacturing systems</p><p> • How the UAE is enabling climate-tech and sustainable infrastructure</p><p> • Why long-term thinking matters in sustainability</p><p> • The relationship between business, storytelling, and impact</p><p> • How nature inspires innovation and regenerative thinking</p><p> • Why the future of materials must focus on diversification—not replacement</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for anyone curious about the future of materials, sustainability, circular economy, and building systems that create value beyond waste.</p><p><br></p><p>🎬 Credits</p><p>Producer: Utsav Kurchania</p><p>Video Editor: Sargam Krishna</p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Follow & Listen</p><p>Safa BioWorks: <a href="https://safabioworks.com/company" target="_blank">https://safabioworks.com/company</a> </p><p>Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts</p><p>Instagram: @goodgarbagepodcast</p><p>LinkedIn: Good Garbage Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>💭 Let’s Talk</p><p>If you had to redesign packaging from scratch—</p><p>Would you choose biodegradable materials, plastic alternatives, or an entirely new system? Why?</p>
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