096: BinBreeze Composting Powder: Reducing wood waste and making composting less gross with CEO Taylor McCarten

096: BinBreeze Composting Powder: Reducing wood waste and making composting less gross with CEO Taylor McCarten

Author: Marjorie Alexander June 27, 2022 Duration: 44:59

Taylor McCarten is the Co-Founder and CEO of BinBreeze, the world's first non-toxic and all-natural composting powder. A University of Victoria graduate, Taylor created BinBreeze as he was finishing his MBA at the school. He went on to appear on season 15 of CBC's Dragons' Den with his product and successfully teamed up with Dragon Arlene Dickinson. BinBreeze is now in over 500 retail locations across Canada and counting.

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In this episode Marjorie and Taylor discuss:

  • The challenges with indoor compost
  • What inspired Taylor to create BinBreeze
  • The dangers of burning wood and the benefits of circular economy (upcycling wood dust)
  • Tips for eco and social entrepreneurs just starting out

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Marjorie Alexander hosts A Sustainable Mind, a weekly conversation with people who are actively reshaping our relationship with the planet. This isn't a series of abstract lectures; it's built on the real-world experiences of environmental changemakers, from scientists and grassroots organizers to entrepreneurs and artists who put their values into practice. The discussions naturally weave through topics of science, culture, and society, reflecting the interconnected nature of sustainability itself. You’ll hear stories about the challenges and triumphs of creating change, whether that's launching an ethical business, advocating for policy, or rethinking daily consumption. The aim is to move beyond inspiration alone and into practical understanding, offering listeners a genuine sense of how action unfolds in different forms. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful, committed community where ideas are translated into tangible steps, all through the voices of those doing the work. It’s for anyone who has ever felt that curiosity about how to live and act more thoughtfully on the Earth and is looking for a grounded, human-centered place to start.
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