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Founder Liza Lubell shares how we must change our relationship to that which brings us joy, lest we extinguish the sources of our wonder forever.
Garbage Goddess is a solution to the trash left behind by traditional event breakdowns. Thoughtfully and intentionally created by Liza Lubell to create more awareness and consciousness in people, at Garbage Goddess Liza makes sure to donate used decor and compost organic waste, diverting trash from landfills. Curious to know more about this interesting initiative and company? Stay here and keep reading.
To make it rather simple, Garbage Goddess is an eco-cleanup service for events of all sizes. The business, led and run by CEO Liza Lubell, offers a full breakdown service for florists, planners, venues, and hosts. At the end of each event, GG makes sure to compost all organic matter, reuse and recycle all relevant materials, and return supplies to their partner vendors. Additionally, what makes them extra special is the fact they add a thoughtful layer to the chaos that is the post-event hustle.
In the spirit of reusing, the team behind the successful business also offers a free flower pick-up for artists who use floral material in their work. Currently serving in New York City, The Hamptons, the Hudson Valley, and Los Angeles, there is a huge mission and vision behind Garbage Goddess and it’s important to know why they do what they do, how they do it, and the entire process behind composting the flowers they use during any type of event. Liza understands that seeking and providing pleasure through flowers comes with serious responsibility.
Liza’s message:
“We must change our relationship to that which brings us joy, lest we extinguish the sources of our wonder forever.”
The mission is clear: facilitate deeper reverence for our planet one event at a time. Liza has it very explicit and lucid in her mind. She wants Garbage Goddess to become the port of support for the earth through clean and conscious practices that will indeed help save the earth one flower at a time.
Liza notes:
“We created Garbage Goddess as a way to revolutionize the notoriously wasteful event industry. By creating sustainable options and leading by example, we hope that other party-makers and party-goers will be inspired to do the same.”
The Garbage Goddess team is made up of freelance professionals such as artists, musicians, and teachers who care about their work and each other. Each team member works tirelessly to dismantle events, load trucks, return hard goods to clients, and divert event waste from landfills to our donation partners and composting facilities, often in the middle of the night. The community at GG extends beyond the composting center.
What they don’t compost, they donate, and over the years, they’ve formed relationships with donation organizations such as Material for the Arts and schools, where event decor becomes fodder for artists, students, and teachers. Some of the flowers used at events are donated to local dye artists, such as GG’s friends Erin and Kesiena, who extract the dyes for textile handicrafts and art, giving flowers a new life.
Why do Liza and her team do this series of spectacular work and why do they offer these services to the industry? Events create waste. Much of that waste can be reused, composted, or recycled, but at the end of the night, with little time and less energy to dispose of things thoughtfully or properly, most event teams just throw everything away. The result is garbage bags piled high with unnecessary trash headed to already overflowing landfills.
When it comes to flowers, this careless waste is especially counterintuitive. Flowers thrown away in landfills emit harmful greenhouse gases that change our global climate, making new flowers (among other things) challenging to grow. By composting flowers and greenery, GG helps create organic topsoil and mulch from which new things will grow. At Garbage Goddess, the team is a big fan of circles! As the company continues to grow, its goal is to facilitate 100% zero-waste events so everyone can party responsibly.
Garbage Goddess was founded by florist Liza Lubell (New York’s Peatree Flowers) back in 2019. Liza has spent over fifteen years producing and dismantling events. Disillusioned by the amount of waste that her industry created, she realized she could no longer work with florals unless she meaningfully shifted the industry towards earth-supportive practices. During one particularly large-scale event, Liza and her team diverted a heroic amount of organic material (over three tons) from the landfill to the composting center. The seed for Garbage Goddess was planted, and Peartree Flowers hasn’t worked any other way since. By creating a separate breakdown service for the larger event community, Liza has demonstrated that Garbage Goddess is not a niche concept, but a thriving and scalable business that is essential and urgent.
It’s a curious and insightful concept at the same time and many are new to the world of composting and helping the earth one stem, flower, or event at a time. To know more details about the process behind it, take a peek at Garbage Goddess’ website.
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Five reasons why being good to the planet is also good for business – The Media Online
Plot twist: Running a successful business doesn’t automatically mean selling out on the environment and doing good for the planet doesn’t necessitate going non-profit. On the contrary, it can actually benefit the bottom line.
In the narrative around climate change and other eco matters, “big business” is usually not cast in a particularly favourable light. In fact, it’s downright shady. A villainous entity, faceless and unnamed, but undoubtedly up to no good.
As for the downtrodden hero – your garden variety commune-dwelling, sandal-wearing placard brandisher. Slightly musty for eschewing the comforts of capitalism. And the two are doomed ever to be at odds. The end. Neat, tragic … fake news. Because big business and eco-consciousness can not only be friends; they can be business partners.
At VMLY&R, we believe in the power of purpose-driven business to change the world. So we asked Tom Fels, founder and CEO of Animarem, how businesses can align their purpose not only to change the world, but to save it – all without sacrificing the bottom line. Tom went a step further and explained why standing up for the planet is, in fact, good for business.
The “way things have always been done” hasn’t really worked out so well for the planet. So when business decides to be more sustainable, that decision necessitates innovation – which also happens to be the best mindset for streamlining processes, disrupting industries and all those other profitable buzz words we love. Jackpot.
Eco matters are a hot topic right now (excuse the pun) and there’s an opportunity for smaller businesses to tap into disproportionate brand value and attract investors whose values are aligned.
Where previous generations have failed the planet (yes, even us, geriatric millennials) Gen Z is stepping up. When you create a culture where eco-consciousness is embedded into the company values and evident in every aspect of the business, you create an environment that Gen Zs buy into – and which inspires them to do their best work.
Since Covid rolled into town, there’s been a 35% increase in sustainable brands. What’s more, three out of four customers in developed markets say they would pay more for a sustainable option, rather than going for a cheaper alternative that is harming the planet.
Becoming an accredited sustainable business means audits, accountability and constant measuring. And the more of this you have in your business, the more on top of the minutiae you become – which puts you in a better position to ID and eliminate risk.
The fact is, sustainability has gone mainstream and businesses that don’t get on board will get left behind. But if we’re going to make any kind of positive change, it’s time to adjust our preconceptions of what it means to be eco-conscious and realise that we can do both. After all, on Zoom, it’s all business on top, sandals on the bottom anyway.
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Two mothers running sustainable businesses in Maidenhead will be teaming up for pop-up shopping events.
Maidenhead-based sustainable children’s clothing business, My Little Green Wardrobe – set up in 2021 by Lucy Todd – is joining forces with eco-conscious play cafe, Chai Cocoa.
The latter was set up this year by Pavan Badesha. Its treehouse play space is made from sustainable timber and recycled materials.
“Whether it’s opting for an alternative milk, trying out our meat-free options, or shopping in our eco pantry, our aim is to provide lots of more sustainable options for our guests," said Pavan.
The first collaborative pop-up will take place on Thursday, November 10, 10am-2pm at Chai Cocoa, Queen Street.
Shoppers will be able to browse a range of ethical and sustainable baby and children’s clothes while enjoying a complimentary brownie.
There will also be a Christmas pop-up in December.
“This will be a fantastic opportunity for shoppers to purchase some eco-friendly Christmas gifts for little ones ahead of the festive season – and a great way to show support for local businesses,” said Lucy.
At the beginning of November there will be a giveaway which will see the winner receive a bundle of prizes from both businesses worth more than £50.
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However, in 1969, an oil well blowout several miles at sea spilled 3 million gallons of crude oil onto nearby beaches, including those that Holcomb visited. This disaster polluted the water, turned the waves black, and killed thousands of birds and marine animals along the coast.
“We were horrified by it,” Holcomb says, “I was in high school when it happened, and it strongly impacted me. Cleanup workers were using hay to soak up the oil, but it seemed to make more of a mess,” Holcomb says.
This disaster was the largest oil spill in the U.S. at the time, one that helped ignite the modern era of environmental activism and Holcomb’s own personal journey to environmental advocacy. In a way, this environmental disaster inspired his 40-year career in environmental protection, including 26 years as an oil and hazardous material spill responder for the state of Washington.
“I saw what the oil spill did to wildlife, the environment, and our beaches—it was personal. And that impression of the disaster stayed with me for a long time. I knew environmental studies was something I wanted to pursue to try to make a difference to protect the environment.”
Holcomb transferred to Humboldt in 1973 after attending Whitworth University, a small college in Spokane, Wash., hoping to attend a school with a more robust environmental science and journalism curriculum. His goal was to be a journalist specializing in environmental issues.
Studying journalism, environmental science, and biology was a natural fit. As a Journalism student, he was a reporter for the University’s student-run newspaper, The Lumberjack, and the KHSU radio station. As part of his science studies, he worked with Forestry Professor Rudolph Becking, an expert in coastal redwoods, who had a hand in creating Redwood National Park. He provided Holcomb with inspiration, support, and motivation to continue pursuing a career in environmental protection.
“Rudy Becking was an amazing professor. I felt very fortunate to have studied under him. He took one of our classes on an overnight backpacking trip into Redwood National Park. It was a very cool and memorable experience. He was instrumental in helping keep that fire in me alive about understanding and protecting the natural world,” Holcomb says.
Holcomb also received a push to continue on the environmental journalist route from Humboldt Journalism Professor Mark Larson, who suggested he continue his studies at the University of Wisconsin, which had a unique Environmental Communications graduate program.
“Environmental journalism was a fairly new concept in the ‘70s. At the time, the University of Wisconsin had the only graduate program in the country that offered this degree. I had received several daily newspaper reporting job offers after I graduated, but nothing with an environmental emphasis. So thanks to Mark Larson, I decided to go to Wisconsin, which was a turning point in my career and one of my best decisions,” Holcomb says.
Holcomb studied advanced journalism and environmental science at the University of Wisconsin. He wrote science articles for the university’s news service and formed relationships with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, where he was hired full-time after obtaining his Master of Science degree.
Holcomb was a Public Information Officer in DNR’s Northwest district office before joining the Washington State Department of Ecology in 1980. He later became a full-time oil and hazardous material spill responder for 26 years before retiring in 2020.
As an oil and hazardous spill responder, Holcomb managed environmental disasters, including ships and tanker trucks, fuel spills, train crashes, catastrophic floods and other natural disasters, and meth labs and toxic chemical incidents.
“My job as a spill responder was very much boots-on-the-ground and hands-on. In a newspaper profile, I described our job as environmental medics. We would triage the environmental disaster, stabilize the situation, and then ‘heal’ the damage caused by the pollution, whether it was oil or a chemical. The work was often difficult and dangerous but very satisfying,” Holcomb said.
In his retirement, Holcomb wrote Constant Chaos: The Daily Battle to Protect the Environment, detailing his career and documenting some of Washington’s most significant environmental disasters. His motivation for the book was to raise awareness about small and large environmental disasters that occur daily and to motivate young people and students to pursue a career in environmental protection.
“Environmental incidents happen every day, and many go unnoticed by the public. I wanted to inform people about these events in an interesting and engaging way. My goal was to create informative yet compelling content that could capture readers’ attention,” Holcomb says. “The hands-on experience at Humboldt built a solid foundation that helped me throughout my career.”
Photo: Ron Holcomb had a 40-year career in environmental protection, including 26 years as an oil and hazardous materials spill responder. He documented his experiences in his recent book, “Constant Chaos.”
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Almost three in five Americans are taking their sustainability efforts more seriously today than they were five years ago, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 41% admit that using disposable products makes them feel guilty about harming the environment.
Yet, 23% admit to “always” or “often” throwing away their reusable items such as bags, food containers and water bottles.
Over the last year, respondents purchased 14 boxes of plastic bags, 11 plastic cups, nine single-use silverware packs, 17 paper towel packages and 15 paper plates — totaling 65 disposable purchases.
But even so, many say they reuse plastic bags (57%), plastic water bottles (44%), takeout containers (44%) and even their single-use utensils (30%).
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Stasher, the survey also revealed that Americans are investing in sustainable products, though their efforts may be counterintuitive.
The average American has 51 reusable items in their home but admit that they use less than half (45%) on a regular basis.
These items include three water bottles and thermoses, three plastic or metal straws and five plastic bag alternatives. And that’s not even counting their food storage containers (6), reusable shopping bags (5) and other miscellaneous items (5).
The average American has bought $54 of new reusable equipment in the past year, though 21% say that figure is over $90.
But do they buy these items to be more eco-friendly? For 45%, it’s because they wanted a variety of sizes, followed by needing an alternative in case they can’t use their favorite item (26%).
Others seem to be jumping on the bandwagon, as 19% are opting for a variety of colors whereas 9% say it’s because the item is considered trendy.
This may be because while many still see the term “sustainable” as saving the planet (40%), others see it as a marketing technique (11%), another trend (8%) or even a status symbol (7%).
“It’s refreshing to see that more than half of those surveyed (59%) are taking their sustainability efforts more seriously than five years ago,” said Hilary McGuigan, Vice President of Marketing at Stasher. “It’s an encouraging sign that people feel empowered to make changes in their own lives and have the agency to reduce their reliance on plastic waste and other single-use items. However, results found that there’s work to be done for their friends, family and businesses, as just 14% believe they’re taking their efforts ‘much more seriously’.”
Interestingly, the survey also revealed that 73% of respondents believe that corporations have a duty to protect the environment.
Almost one in five (16%) admit they’ve gone so far as to “cancel” a brand for their non-eco-friendly practices.
In fact, 12% of respondents believe that the sustainability factor is the most important part when it comes to making a purchase.
One in five (21%) are willing to pay a higher price for something that’s sustainable, as well as waiting for longer shipping times (23%).
Almost half (48%) say they’re already experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand, and of the 20% who aren’t a quarter of those respondents are concerned that they will in their lifetime.
This may be why almost two-thirds (61%) of respondents agree that every month should be Earth Month.
“Nearly half (49%) of survey respondents remain unswayed to make a sustainable purchase based on a company’s Earth Month sales,” said Clayton Wiley, Vice President of Sales at Stasher. “Which is all the more reason as to why we should collectively celebrate the Earth every day and make choices that are better for the planet beyond April.”
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This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned by Stasher between Feb. 13 and Feb. 18, 2024. It was conducted by market research company OnePoll, whose team members are members of the Market Research Society and have corporate membership to the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).
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Members make progress on trade and environmental sustainability outcomes for MC13 – WTO Latest News
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The meeting was the final TESSD plenary meeting before MC13, which will take place on 26-29 February in Abu Dhabi. It followed informal consultations held with members by the co-conveners — Ambassador Nadia Theodore of Canada and Ambassador Ronald Saborío Soto of Costa Rica — and the meetings of the four informal TESSD working groups in September to November 2023.
“The mandate of TESSD was established by our ministers and was an ambitious one, but in my view, we have collectively risen to the challenge and can be very proud of what has taken place over this past year,” Ambassador Theodore said. “And we will get an opportunity to present that to our ministers at MC13 in a few short weeks.”
The TESSD package for MC13 will include a statement by the co-convenors which will present the evolution of the group since MC12 and reflect on work towards MC14. It will also contain the updated TESSD work plan for 2024 to guide work towards identifying possible concrete actions or recommendations by the next ministerial conference. Another element of the package are the outcome documents of the four TESSD informal working groups, for which the facilitators presented the latest drafts at the meeting. These are:
“The co-convenors believe these documents are comprehensive and reflect not only the progress but also the direction co-sponsors and members in general want to take within the discussions,” Ambassador Saborío said.
Several members took the floor to welcome the package and provided further suggestions for the draft documents, such as ensuring the complementarity of TESSD work with multilateral discussions at the WTO including the Committee on Trade and Environment.
Members also considered the Summary Report of TESSD for 2023 and summaries of informal working group discussions held on 19-20 September 2023 and 21-22 November 2023. Summary documents are available here. Presentations and documents related to the working group meetings are available here.
Members welcomed Peru as the newest co-sponsor of TESSD since the last plenary meeting in July where Barbados was announced as the latest to join the group, bringing the total number to 76.
Ambassador Theodore said: “We very much welcome the additional perspectives that the two of them will bring to our discussions, and hope that we see more developing members in particular join this year.”
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