Series 2, episode 7 of the Sustainability Champions Podcast 🎙

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Introducing Ben Ridding, the Founder of Ulu, a company formed because of Ben’s love for the sea. Ulu makes waterproof backpacks and tow floats with the mission to make all of their products from 100% ocean-bound plastics.

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So, why does the ocean matter?

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When we think about the issues we face as a result of climate change, it’s important to remember that our oceans need to be clean and protected to avoid the most severe issues that climate change is causing globally.

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Our oceans feed us, regulate our climate, and generate much of the oxygen that we breathe.

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We sometimes overlook the need for a clean and protected ocean when we think about sustainability. But for many people, the ocean is their playground, where they go to escape life's challenges and reconnect with nature.

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Ben does not necessarily consider himself a ‘Sustainability Champion,’ but rather someone who is eco-conscious, using common sense to make a small change to address a major crisis. In this episode, Ben discusses how he plans to make all of his products from 100% ocean-bound plastic.

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This is how he and the team at Ulu ensure they are making a real difference when it comes to protecting the ocean from plastic.

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In this episode we discuss the plastic pollution crisis, what brands and people can do to address this problem, ‘greenwashing’ - or falsely advertising a brand is sustainable - and how Ben is trying to create awareness by educating consumers, people and manufacturers.

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To learn more about Ulu simply click the link:

https://uludrybags.com

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Follow Ulu on social media through the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/uludrybags/

https://www.facebook.com/uludrybags/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ulu-ocean-xplorer/?viewAsMember=true

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-ridding-00204b118/

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https://www.sustainabilitychampions.com

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https://instagram.com/sustainabilitychampions

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainability-champions

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Presented by: Daniel Hartz

Produced by: Daniel Hartz & Peter Donnelly

Video Edit by: Abdallah Raddadi

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