In this episode of the Blue Earth Ventures podcast, we explore the story of MONC, the London-based eyewear brand combining craftsmanship, eye care and repair.

From its beginnings as an online business to opening two London stores, MONC has spent the past decade developing an approach to eyewear centred on quality and long-term customer relationships. We discuss small-batch production, the decision to bring eye care into the business and what comes next as the brand looks to grow in the UK and beyond.

Listen in for a conversation about building a considered consumer brand and the choices that come with scaling it.

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In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, Will Hayler sits down with Gareth Bradford, Director of Strategic Business Development at The Crown Estate, to explore a journey that spans lifeguarding in Exmouth, shaping national policy in Downing Street, and now helping steward some of the UK’s most important land, seabed and urban spaces.

Together, they discuss:

• How early connections to nature shape lifelong purpose
• Why planning is a force for good, when driven by vision, not process
• Offshore wind as a lever for jobs, skills and nature recovery
• A place-based approach to regeneration, from the Humber to Regent Street to Cambridge
• The economic case for nature, wellbeing and urban greening
• Leadership, emotional intelligence and the future of public-private partnership

It’s a wide-ranging conversation about energy, nature, innovation and inequality, and what it really means to design a future that works for everyone.

Listen now to hear how one of the UK’s most influential institutions is thinking long-term about people, planet and prosperity.

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Tim reflects on his 25-year career designing and optimising major oil and gas facilities around the world, and how witnessing repeated, avoidable inefficiencies led him to a simple realisation: industry is leaving millions on the table and emitting unnecessary carbon simply because the right tools don’t exist. That insight became the foundation of Kondor, an AI-native co-pilot built to continuously analyse industrial equipment, identify optimisation opportunities in real time, and remove the reliance on slow, manual consultancy work.

Tim shares how he teamed up with his co-founder Peter, whose background spans theoretical physics, fintech and solar innovation, and how their complementary skill sets allowed them to build a platform capable of serving some of the world’s most energy-intensive sectors. He discusses the early pilot results already delivering millions in cost savings and significant emissions reductions, the scale of the global market awaiting better optimisation tools, and why Kondor now finds itself at a pivotal moment of growth.

As a BE100 Grow Category semi-finalist, Kondor is raising £1m through Blue Earth Ventures to scale its technology, convert pilots into commercial contracts and meet a rapidly growing pipeline of industrial customers.

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In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, she joins Guy Hayler to share the story behind Impact Tailors, the company transforming the hidden world of uniforms and branded merchandise into a force for good.

From algae-based fabrics to partnerships with Four Seasons Hotels, Marisa explains how design, transparency and experience can reshape an entire industry. A conversation about courage, reinvention, and why sustainability should be stitched into every business from the inside out.

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In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, we’re joined by Aura Murillo and Louise Skajem, co-founders of Resting Reef, the death care innovators transforming ashes into living reef memorials that restore marine ecosystems.

From deeply personal experiences of grief to award-winning design research at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, Aura and Louise share the journey that led them to reimagine how we commemorate life, not with headstones and graveyards, but with thriving ocean habitats.

It’s a poetic, powerful, and practical conversation about redesigning tradition, healing grief, and restoring the oceans.

👉 Meet Resting Reef at Blue Earth Summit, 15–17 October, London

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In this episode, we sit down with Phil Kemish, co-founder of Reboxed, a fast-growing Blue Earth Ventures member tackling e-waste by giving tech a second life. From his X Factor roots to scaling a £4M circular economy business, Phil shares the unfiltered journey behind Reboxed, their game-changing business model, and how they’re set to rehome 100 million devices. Recorded ahead of their appearance at Blue Earth Forum during London Climate Action Week, this is a story of grit, growth, and impact.

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Gail Bradbrook is a British activist and co-founder of the environmental social movement Extinction Rebellion. Gail believes that civil disobedience on a large scale can bring about the change that is needed. She explains why she believes we all have a role to play in building a better system and repairing some of the damage humans have caused to our planet. 

In a powerful moment between Gail and host Laura Nesbitt, the pair also discuss the worrying theme of “forever chemicals”, which Gail says stay in our bodies and are passed onto babies through the placenta or breast milk. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

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Our guest on the Blue Earth podcast this week is Sir Tim Smit, the co-founder of the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall. We’re delighted to welcome Tim as a keynote speaker at this year’s summit and in this episode he teases us with what he’ll be talking about when he joins us in October. 

He also tells host Laura Nesbitt why he believes muscular localism is the way forward when it comes to creating a healthy, happy planet. He touches on the future of agriculture - plus, why he believes 3D printing could put an end to supply chains. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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On this week’s episode of the podcast, Mike discusses the principle of Environmental Social Governance, including how he believes it’s been hijacked by big companies to make themselves look good - and explains what consumers can do to cut through the potential fake use of the need for ESG activities and governance. 

He also tells host Laura Nesbitt about some of the amazing projects he’s working on in Bali, including restoring polluted rice paddies, cleaning river systems and developing a centre of excellence for regenerative agriculture. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

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Pip grew up in a landlocked county in the UK but after getting a taste of sailing as a teenager she decided she would make it her career, whatever it took. Pip says as a young woman in a male-dominated sport it was a constant battle for opportunities. She says despite being only the 8th woman in history to complete the Vendée Globe round-the-world yacht race, the biggest mountain she had to climb was getting to the start line. 

In a raw moment of honesty, Pip also opens up to host Laura Nesbitt about her decision not to have a family, and shares what drives her to protect our precious oceans. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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Phil says brands have a huge responsibility to mould how communities and individuals think. He believes they have the power to create social change at a time when trust in our government is at an ‘all time low’. 

He speaks to host Laura Nesbitt about race, black history and authentic representation when it comes to promoting the great outdoors to everyone. He also discusses his own love of the outdoors and the power of community groups. 

Learn more about Phil’s work with The Mighty Mighty here.   

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

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“I’ve always been the one at the front of the class, calling things out, but I think my activism has been rooted in feminism. I’ve always been called bossy or over-opinionated. Someone told me once I’d be more attractive if I was less opinionated. My mum said to me, sit down, google climate change. I learnt that climate justice is social justice and I saw this avenue where once again world leaders, let’s be honest are normally men, were continuing to neglect this fight for social justice.”

Poppy is a pupil at Llanwern High School, Newport. She’s an ardent feminist and is a strong advocate for equality, social justice and human rights. She is also a passionate climate change activist and considers herself as an internationalist, believing countries should work together where beneficial.

She has been recognised by energy company ScottishPower who compiled the Green Power List ahead of the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference. The list recognises innovators and leaders in business pioneering positive change.

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

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That work ethic has moved down the tree and after pursuing a career in property away from the family business, Richard made the not-so-easy decision to roll his sleeves up and join the family fray.

Iceland has taken a lead position on many issues around business and supply chain sustainability, and this is not done lightly or without controversy. Sticking a head above the parapet always brings fire, but the industry is lazy in general with business and consumers alike quite addicted to plastic. This lead approach from Iceland has moved the widely-accepted, mainstream positions round to Iceland’s way of thinking.

Podcast host Laura Nesbitt relates her personal life touch points with Iceland retail and also the prodigious charitable actions by the retailer including with Surfers Against Sewage, Alzheimers Research and Sepsis Awareness.

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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A man in demand as we all look for solutions, we are so pleased to have him join us to impart his seemingly endless knowledge and wisdom. Host Laura Nesbitt and Mike enjoy a far-reaching, generationally-defying conversation which will have you hooked.

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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We have to shift the status quo, and to do this we must call out the everyday contributors to environmental damage. Join our panellists as they uncover the systemic flaws we face in creating change and stepping outside our comfort zone. 

Lucy Siegle was joined on our Campfire Stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask) for this panel by:

Dan Norris - the Metro Mayor for the West of England

Nicola Beech - Bristol councillor and cabinet member for Climate, Ecology, Waste and Energy

Yasmin Belhadj - Youth Activist from Students Organising for Sustainability

And Gabe Davies - European Surf Manager at Patagonia

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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For this panel on our Campfire Stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask), Lucy Siegle was joined by:

Crista Buznea - Head of Marketing at carbon reduction pioneers, Ecologi

James Ghaffari - Director of Growth & Product at B Lab UK who are responsible for growing the B Corp community

Joss Ford - Founder of Ethical Marketing Agency, Enviral 

And Steffen Boehm - Professor of Organisation & Sustainability at the University of Exeter 

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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For this panel on our Campfire Stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask), adventurer, filmmaker and writer, Jenny Tough was joined by:

Lizzie Daly - Wildlife presenter and biologist

Jo Royle - Adventurer and CEO of Common Seas tackling marine plastic pollution.

And Ian Finch - Former Royal Marine, adventure photographer and expedition guide

In partnership with media partner Sidetracked magazine.

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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We put together the perfect panel on our Campfire Stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask) to help us answer that question and discuss how we go about confronting that dichotomy.

Lucy Siegle was joined by:

Hetty Key - founder of the independent research company Women in Adventure. 

Emma Crome - Award-winning filmmaker and producer at Coldhouse Collective

Jack Samler - General Manager at micromobility company Voi Technology

Dan Macaulay - Founder and CEO of sports marketing consultancy, Brandwave Marketing 

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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It’s no wonder then that Rosie started to truly appreciate the power of the mind, a message she intends to spread when speaking about the environment. 

This is a jaw droppingly inspiring talk which paints both a beautiful and fragmented picture of planet earth…so grab your boots and join her on this thought-provoking adventure.

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Nature not only frees the mind, but brings people together. With many barriers apparent throughout society, such as socio-economic backgrounds and race, all-inclusive platforms should be more active than ever. 

Journalist Lucy Siegle led this panel discussion on our Campfire Stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask) at the Blue Earth Summit 2021

Lucy is joined by:

Claire Eatock - Project manager for the seas, oceans and public health in europe project at the university of Exeter 

Tom Hewitt - Founder & CEO of ‘Surfers Not Street Children’

Nick Hounsfield - Chief Visionary Officer for inland surfing destination The Wave

Hannah Green - Surfer and author of ‘My Journey Home’

Laura Crane - Ex-pro surfer, model and former Love Island Contestant

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Did you know that the reason the global standard length for a fire hose is 22 metres long because the shed in Yorkshire they were first made in was 23 metres long? Did you also know that for the last decade, over 300 tonnes of old fire hose has been saved from a fate of landfill...and made into luxury accessories...

Kresse Wesling and her team at Elvis & Kresse, are changing the world one old fire hose at a time. With society somewhat in an environmental rut, Wesling and her team intend to transform eco-efficiency around the globe. From cleaning up our streets, to reducing climate change, Kresse believes in a cleaner and more sustainable future for all. In the UK, its estimated that 16 million aluminium cans, and 16 million plastic containers are littered in public spaces every year. Before you know it, we’ll be swimming in waste! To find out how Kresse and her team are developing innovative avenues to maximise materials and renewable energy, look no further. Don’t drop that coke can…have a listen to this.

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Keme Nzerem hosted this panel discussion on our Campfire stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask) to discuss trends in diversity, whether that’s socio-economic, race, religion or ability, across different parts of the outdoor industry, sectors and activities. We look at the reasons or theories behind these trends, why it matters for all of us, the connection to mental-health and what needs to happen to change the situation.

Keme’s joined by 

Melissa Reid - Double world surf champion and Paralympian medallist

Amira Patel - Founder of The Wanderlust Women, an adventure and hiking group for muslim women

Kelly Smith from Black Girls Hike, group that’s challenging stereotypes and empowering black women into accessing the outdoors

Phil Young - Founder of The Outsiders Project who are promoting inclusion and diversity within the culture and community of the Outdoors

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Nic reveals the challenges and breakthroughs of building in the circularity space—from upcycling billboards into consumer goods, to supporting some of Europe’s fastest-growing circular startups. Learn what separates the real changemakers from the rest, how data, regulation, and open innovation are accelerating the movement, and why community and partnership matter now more than ever.

Discover how Spin Ventures and Blue Earth are driving impact, backing founders, and transforming the future of consumer and retail sectors—one radical idea at a time.

Want to connect with Nic or get involved? Meet Spin Ventures at the next Blue Earth Summit, or reach out to the Blue Earth Ventures team.

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Xav grew up on the Isle of Wight surrounded by the ocean and his love of the sea has travelled with him into adulthood. He tells host Laura why he’s so passionate about protecting his island home and the work he’s doing to make his business as sustainable as possible. He also discusses some of the challenges that go hand-in-hand with trying to create a plastic-free business. 

We also hear about Xav’s plans to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic unsupported, to raise awareness about ocean pollution and raise money for marine-focused environmental charities.

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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He tells host Laura Nesbit how he became the European Marketing Director for O’Neill before working on huge sporting campaigns for the likes of Adidas, BMW and The North Face.

We also hear from Dan about some of the challenges brands face today in getting their message across in an authentic way, why he believes many outdoor brands are behind when it comes to sustainability and why he’s so passionate about sport being used as a catalyst for social change. Dan is also a proud ambassador of the Blue Earth Summit and tells us what that means for him.

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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With Huw’s energy and enthusiasm for science, it’s no surprise that he’s taught classrooms from the Amazon jungle and the fissures of Iceland, but he tells host Laura Nesbitt we need evolution not a revolution when it comes to the way science is taught in schools. We also hear what drives Huw in his mission to protect our planet and why he believes science based research isn’t complete until it’s been effectively communicated. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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In 1996, Maxwell arrived in the UK from Ghana after being awarded a scholarship to study journalism at Cardiff University. He went on to complete his Masters at Sheffield Hallam University and there he stayed as a research academic.

In 2004, inspired by wanting to encourage other men to get out there and live a healthier, more active lifestyle, he co-founded the walking group, 100 Black Men Walking for Health (now called Walk4Health Group). Little did he know the impact it would have, it even inspired a play ‘Black Men Walking’ and led him to meet Joanna Lumley as part of her itv series Home Sweet Home.

Maxwell’s passion is contagious and his knowledge is seemingly endless, host Laura Nesbitt chats to him about his story, access to the outdoors and gets a lot of book recommendations too!

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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From spinning out of academia to delivering over 40 real-world construction projects, Natasha breaks down the journey from lab to large-scale deployment, the challenge of breaking into a risk-averse industry, and why scaling production is the next big unlock.

With demand already outpacing supply, this conversation explores how Low Carbon Materials is building trust, driving adoption, and shaping the future of sustainable construction at scale.

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In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, we’re joined by Gavin Sheppard, CEO at Pinwheel, the platform helping businesses go beyond net zero pledges and take real, measurable action.

Pinwheel is redefining corporate sustainability by connecting companies with the world’s most impactful carbon removal and biodiversity protection projects — all while building meaningful engagement with customers and employees along the way.

We dive into how Pinwheel is helping brands unlock real climate impact, strengthen their sustainability credentials, and turn climate action into a business advantage.

If you’re looking for climate strategies that actually drive results (not just offset headlines), this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in to learn how Pinwheel is powering a new era of purposeful business.

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Part of a legendary dynasty of explorers and scientists who conquered the heights and depths of our planet, Bertrand continues to set new challenges, all of them designed to promote renewable energies and clean technologies.

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Arjun discusses Hopcharge’s partnership with Tata.EV, its expansion plans and the Virtual Power Grid technology behind the business.

They also explore why EV charging is only the beginning of Hopcharge’s ambition to transform how energy is distributed in India and beyond.

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After working across global transformation projects with companies including Google, Microsoft, Expedia and News Corp, Neal saw the same problem everywhere: businesses are built on fragmented systems, disconnected knowledge and outdated processes that AI simply cannot operate effectively on.

NOAN is changing that.

The conversation dives into why “context” is becoming one of the most important layers in modern business, how NOAN is helping companies become AI-native from the ground up, and why Neal believes every company will eventually operate as an API.

They also discuss the future of due diligence, AI-driven operations, founder productivity, scaling globally from Europe into the US, and what the next generation of companies could look like.

A fascinating conversation on the infrastructure powering the future of work.

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They explain how Wuva is becoming the “Klarna for renting”, helping brands offer rentals and subscriptions directly from their own sites while Wuva handles the complexity behind the scenes, from risk and regulation to payments and returns. We explore the shift from linear to circular, why economics have to work before sustainability can scale, and Wuva’s ambition to run over £1bn of circular transactions in the UK within five years.

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She also discusses how academia and the media could work more collaboratively. And tells host Laura Nesbitt why she believes important conversations about our planet need to be made accessible to everyone. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

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* Correction: When Lizzie says COY26, she is referring to COY16

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With a jam packed panel of media veterans on our Campfire Stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask), we took a look at the trials, tribulations and successes around documenting the natural world. 

Lucy Siegle was joined by:

Megan Hine - wilderness guide, expedition leader and producer

Jeff Wilson - multi-award winning wildlife Director from Silverback Productions

Sam Bleakley - filmmaker, geographer, longboard surf champion and lecturer in sustainable tourism

And Ed Scott-Clarke - CNN Producer and champion of sustainable production methods.

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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He tells host Laura Nesbitt that he believes big brands have the power to make mass change when it comes to sustainability. But he says businesses need to be open and transparent about their own failings too. 

Joss talks passionately about how communication and marketing should be used as a tool to connect hearts and minds to a narrative that’s been heavily polluted and why he believes big business is the best vehicle to make mass change happen quickly. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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In the months leading up to the summit, led by Wavelength Ventures, Blue Earth Summit received applications from some of the UK’s most innovative businesses. We were on the lookout for businesses that can legitimately disrupt a whole market and identify solutions to make real change.

Then, at Blue Earth Summit 2021, four forward thinking businesses got the chance to pitch to four investors, Pippa Dunn from Broody, Andrew Wordsworth from Sustainable Ventures, Tom March from Redrice, and Darren Westlake from Crowdcube. Here’s what happened…

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Drawing on years of experience in water chemistry and global consulting, José breaks down the scale of the problem utilities face, why existing systems no longer work in a changing climate, and how Segura is repurposing medical-grade technology to deliver faster, cheaper, and more scalable testing.

We dive into early pilots with major global organisations, the path to certification, and what it takes to build a deep tech company at the intersection of infrastructure, climate, and data.

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In this panel on our Campfire Stage (sponsored by Hydro Flask), Lucy Siegle was joined by:

Tom Kay - founder of sustainable fashion brand Finisterre

Sam Boex - Co-Founder of Flexi-Hex, creators of eco packaging 

Jim Cregan - Founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee

Emma Foster-Geering - from sustainable footwear brand Vivo Barefoot

And Aurelia Figueroa - Head of Sustainability at Breitling

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Discover how Earth Cubs blends fun, laughter, and real-world learning to reach kids, teachers, and parents around the world, with free resources, a fast-growing YouTube channel, and an upcoming TV show with Paramount UK. Hear how their Blue Earth Ventures membership helped them make valuable connections and gain the credibility needed to scale their impact.

You’ll learn:

• How Earth Cubs grew from a kitchen-table idea to a global platform used in over 10,000 schools
• Why big impact starts with small children (and big dreams!)
• The power of partnerships, sponsorships, and a free-for-all approach to climate education
• What’s next for Earth Cub, from major fundraises to their first TV series

Tune in for inspiration, business insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the UK’s most exciting purpose-driven start-ups.

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Tristan shares how decades spent on the water inspired him to create Watermasters, a global collective bringing together the APP World Tour, Ocean Games, and Big Wave Evolution under one powerful vision: to connect people to the ocean through sport, storytelling and innovation.

From hosting paddleboard races past the Statue of Liberty to launching a new big wave platform set to rival SailGP, this is a conversation about passion, resilience, and the power of water to unite and inspire.

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In this episode, Ben Pluke, founder of Raft Energy and Blue Earth BE100 Growth Winner, shares how his team is transforming waste into renewable energy, helping biogas plants increase output, improve efficiency, and unlock stronger returns.

From early R&D in a shed to commercial trials with major operators, Ben breaks down the journey to market, the scale of the opportunity, and why 2026 could be a breakthrough year for Raft Energy and the wider waste-to-energy space.

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Edward shares the incredible story behind Materra’s journey: from engineering prototypes in a hydroponic lab in Essex to partnering with global fashion giants like H&M and Mango. We unpack how Materra is empowering smallholder farmers across India with tech-enabled regenerative practices—and why digitisation is the missing link in sustainable supply chains.

We explore:

• The roots of regenerative agriculture (and why it’s not what you think)
• How AI is transforming farmer livelihoods and climate resilience
• Materra’s mission to bring visibility, traceability, and profitability to the world’s most polluting commodity
• What it really means to raise capital for a nature-based tech company in today’s climate landscape

If you're passionate about innovation, climate solutions, and the future of farming, this one's for you.

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Recorded shortly before Mayleah travelled from Australia to pitch at the Blue Earth Investment Forum, this conversation connects ocean innovation with the capital and partnerships needed to scale it worldwide.

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Lorenzo Curci and Oliver Bolton are the co-founders of Earthly, a platform which helps businesses invest in nature. Alongside their team of entrepreneurs, engineers and scientists, they’ve come up with a world first biodiversity score which helps businesses better understand their impact on the world and gives them the confidence to invest in the right kind of projects.

The pair tell host Laura Nesbitt why investing in nature provides so much more than just environmental benefits and discuss why it’s taken so long for governments to recognise that biodiversity needs a place in climate decisions. Plus we hear a sneak peek into what Earthy will be revealing at this year’s Blue Earth Summit. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here.

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In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, Guy Hayler sits down with the co-founder of Wylde Market, the UK’s online farmers market delivering regenerative, organic and small-scale produce straight to your door. It’s a deep, honest and surprising conversation about how a former city lawyer ended up challenging the dominance of supermarkets, and why millions of people are hungry for something better. Nick shares the unexpected journey that shaped him: from the legal world to global brand consultancy, to six years living in rural Spain where he fell in love with true food culture. Returning to the UK, he was stunned by the quality gap between what the nation produces and what consumers can actually access, and Wylde Market was born.

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We dive into:

• Why price and quality (not just sustainability) win customers
• How celebrity endorsements and sports partnerships fuel their brand
• The challenges — and advantages — of growing without stock
• Their current £600k raise and vision for scaling globally

Whether you’re into fashion, entrepreneurship, or innovative business models that put planet and profit side by side, this conversation is packed with insight, humour, and practical lessons from two founders who are doing things differently.

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In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, Guy Hayler is joined by Nick Stoop, founder of Pangea Impact Investments, to explore why pensions sit at the heart of the future economy.

After spending 15 years in traditional asset management, Nick set out to redirect capital away from deeply polluting industries and into solutions that put people, planet and long-term performance first. The result is Pangea, and the launch of the UK’s first genuinely sustainable default workplace pension.

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Kate shares practical ways in which consumers can use their voice to hold big brands to account and explains why more expensive products aren’t necessarily more sustainable. She also tells host Laura Nesbitt what keeps her motivated to protect our great outdoors. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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Ed shares how Kostüme flips the traditional retail model on its head: limited batch drops, pre-order production, no discounting, radically reduced waste, and award-winning technical cycling kit designed for how people actually ride.

They discuss breaking broken systems, building brand trust without paid ads, scaling sustainably, and why the ambition goes far beyond cycling.

If you’re interested in consumer brands, circular models, performance wear, or founders rewriting the rules, this one’s for you.

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Enter Compare Ethics, the AI-powered verification platform ensuring brands can confidently stand behind their green claims. Co-founder Abbie Morris joins us to share her journey, the growing compliance challenges businesses face, and why trust is the new currency in sustainability.

🔊 Listen now and future-proof your business.

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From humble beginnings in a Brighton bedroom to partnerships with Paul Smith, Google, and Meta, Gomi is scaling sustainable hardware with style and purpose. We dive into their journey, product innovation, and newly launched crowdfund.

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In this first episode, as we launch the Blue Earth Summit 2022, we wanted to introduce you to the faces/voices behind it all, founders of WL Group: Linley Lewis and brothers Guy & Will Hayler, in conversation with head of content Steph Pomphrey.

From the early days of grom surfing the Cornish breaks, life guarding and surf instruction, to setting up Ticket To Ride travel, running Wavelength surf magazine, the Drive-In at Watergate Bay and now the Spring Classic surf/music festival and of course Blue Earth.

We hope you enjoy this new series as we gradually introduce this year’s speakers, ambassadors, and expect some bonus episodes as plans unfurl through to October and beyond. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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This episode highlights NOAN's mission to simplify business processes, making operations efficient and enabling teams to focus on creativity rather than admin tasks. With stories from early users, including surf academies and startups, NOAN's impact is clear: it's transforming industries by offering a single, AI-powered source of truth for businesses.

As NOAN grows, its vision remains ambitious: to replace cumbersome tech stacks with a streamlined, AI-driven platform. This aligns with Blue Earth Ventures' philosophy of using business as a force for good, showcasing a shared commitment to enhancing life through smarter business practices.

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They explore how businesses can move beyond good intentions by embedding purpose into their governance, culture and financial commitments.

From committing 1% of revenue to formalising founder-led impact, the discussion examines accountability, trust, commercial growth and how purpose can endure through investment, expansion and changes in ownership.

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Hear the irrepressible Hugo Tagholm from Surfers Against Sewage give his emotionally-charged talk at Blue Earth Summit 2021 that grabbed the audience and moved some to tears. Hear all about how Surfers Against Sewage are challenging big business, government and all of us to keep our waters clean and safe.

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook
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This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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To help us understand how concern for the environment can be turned into action, join Jacqui Wilmshurst, a risk psychologist (and former army officer) with an appetite for living her work, Tim Scoones, biologist and BAFTA-winning natural history producer and conservation biologist Alistair Ward

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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From running the length of Africa to launching the world’s first creator-led media and adventure company, Russ and Alex share the story behind the movement they’re building, one that combines real-world challenges, storytelling, and community to help people reconnect with their bodies, their purpose, and the planet.

We explore:

• The origin story of Hardest Adventures
• How they're merging media, mission and travel into a new business model
• What it means to truly “make life matter”
• Their plans to scale impact through free brand-funded expeditions
• And their current £250,000 raise via Blue Earth Ventures

Plus, find out how you can pitch your own bold expedition live at Blue Earth Summit 2025.

🎧 Honest, energising, and full of practical insights, this is one for anyone building something meaningful from the ground up.

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Hugo Tagholm is a co-founder of the national marine conservation and campaigning charity Surfers Against Sewage. He’s spent the last 14 years taking action from “the beach front to the front benches of Parliament” and mobilising more than 100,000 people to clean up the UK’s beaches and coastlines. Hugo tells host Laura Nesbitt what he believes the UK government needs to be doing to meet its legal obligation for action on climate change.

He also spills the tea on what he’ll be talking about at this year’s Blue Earth Summit, plus more about his newest adventure leading Oceana, an organisation dedicated to protecting & restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale.

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here.

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From an idea sparked over coffee at Arup to patented air-quality technology now being deployed in airlines, hospitals and offices around the world, Butterfly Air is redefining how we understand and manage the air we breathe.

Nick shares his fascinating journey from young entrepreneur of the year to inventor and professor at Imperial College, exploring how design, storytelling and science combine to make sustainability tangible.

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Elliot Coad and his team at Ecologi are leading the way to fund climate change and drive clean energy and sustainable growth, all through their carbon reduction initiatives.

With projects around the world, Ecologi has to date funded the reduction of almost one million tonnes of carbon and funded the planting of over 24 million trees. Here's Elliot's talk about his movement, and the need to fund climate action

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Andy tells host Laura Nesbitt the interesting history of how B Corp came about, how businesses can apply and more importantly why it’s so important for all organisations to consider becoming certified. He also discusses his own love of the outdoors and touches on what keeps him encouraged and motivated to push for a greener planet. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here

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They discuss the world's first recyclable paint pouch, the AI tinting platform they're building, and their long-term ambition: to become the global authority on what colour actually does to us. It's a founder story about turning a deeply personal perspective into a genuinely disruptive business, and why the most traditional industries are often hiding the biggest opportunities.

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Tom Kay is the founder of Finisterre, a Cornwall-based outdoor clothing brand which designs functional and sustainable products for those that share a love of the sea. Tom has long been committed to protecting the environment and the people that use it so we’re pleased to welcome him as a brand partner at this year’s Blue Earth Summit. 

Tom tells host Laura Nesbitt why he’s so passionate about making the ocean accessible to everyone including through their involvement in the seasuit project which worked to create a full-coverage Seasuit and Hijab made from recycled sea waste. He also discusses how his company has evolved in the past twenty years to match consumption habits and how he hopes his business will inspire more people to get involved in protecting our oceans. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here.

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Tune in for honest stories and insights on the power of trust, diversity, and building better businesses—together.

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We unpack how CAS blends cinema-quality on-site filming with a 4K smartphone-to-editor virtual studio so organisations can ship weekly, high-impact content without heavy lifts. Tom shares why this works (capture in the moment, expert editing, comms-team control), the evidence base behind effective climate storytelling, and case studies from We Mean Business Coalition, Big Shift Global, and the Green Climate Fund.

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In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, Guy Hayler sits down with Kirsty Schneeberger MBE, Founder and CEO of Athena Blue, to explore how she's building the financial infrastructure needed to unlock investment into ocean restoration and regeneration.

Drawing on experience spanning the Paris Climate Agreement, biodiversity conservation, philanthropy and climate finance, Kirsty shares why she left a successful career to launch Athena Blue, the challenges of fundraising while building a startup, and how better capital allocation could transform the future of the blue economy.

Together, they discuss blue carbon, nature finance, seagrass restoration, investor readiness, and why businesses are increasingly viewing ocean health as a critical risk and opportunity.

If you're interested in climate innovation, ocean investment, entrepreneurship, or the future of nature finance, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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If you’re interested in climate tech, industrial innovation or the future of carbon removal, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Will shares the origin story, from that first “eureka” moment in a car park to scaling a business that sold over 3 million sleeves last year. We explore the challenges of disrupting a traditional industry, why customer experience matters as much as sustainability, and how Flexi-Hex is entering a new phase of growth as they raise £850,000 with Blue Earth Ventures.

It’s a story of design thinking, mission-driven innovation, and how a love of the sea sparked a solution with the potential to reshape global packaging.

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Tom McGillycuddy and Matt Latham are Co-Founders of CIRCA5000, an impact investing app based in the UK. The pair created the app to make it easier for people to put their money into sustainable businesses, without it costing the earth and say they’re banking on a future that humanity features in.

The pair tell host Laura Nesbitt why everyone should care where they’re investing their money, they share their top tips on how beginner investors can get started and explain why CIRCA5000 gaining B Corp status was a huge milestone for their company. 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here.

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Andy takes us on a journey from launching billion-pound tech platforms to standing in the middle of a peatland north of Inverness, realising the urgent need for scalable, data-driven infrastructure to fund nature recovery.

We talk exits, investor mindsets, the birth of climate hedge portfolios, and why market infrastructure might be the missing piece in unlocking a trillion-dollar nature-based investment economy.

With half the UK’s nature projects already using the Kana platform, and governments lining up to integrate it nationally, this conversation dives deep into the future of environmental finance, the challenges of building in a nascent market, and why now is the moment to invest in nature differently.

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Head of campaigns at environmental campaigning organisation City to Sea, Jo Morley, has set out to see what we need to change. Alongside marine biologist, Stephanie Lavelle, Jo sees room for improvement, starting with plastic. In this talk they share their experience and research to give us a greater insight into how our coastlines are changing. Sit back and join them on this sobering experience. 

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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Discover how Hive Tracks uses simple tech, smart AI, and the power of community to help both beekeepers and big business understand, protect, and restore ecosystems—one hive at a time. We explore the business model, real-world impacts, and the big vision: a world where measuring nature’s health is as easy as counting your steps.

Whether you’re into sustainability, agtech, or just love a good founder story, tune in to hear how Hive Tracks and Blue Earth Ventures are working together to give bees (and biodiversity) the starring role they deserve.

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Tim highlights that the debate shouldn’t be about carbon, but about keeping our planet cool. With opposed views on establishment, Tim outlines the importance of collective moral compass, in other words…big businesses, wake up. Our world is fragile, it needs to be protected, not thrown to the wayside. Whilst there’s work to be done, its time to dig deep and save the earth. 

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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After decades in the creative industries, both reached a turning point. They saw first-hand the growing pressure on businesses to lead on sustainability and purpose, but also a clear gap: the people inside those organisations didn’t have the tools, time or engaging education needed to drive real change.

Do Epic Good was built to solve that.

Now part of Blue Earth Ventures, the platform delivers CPD-certified, podcast-style courses designed to help individuals and businesses drive profit with purpose. Think expert-led storytelling, practical frameworks and learning that actually fits into real life.

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Feel free to skip through to your favourite guest using the timestamps below:

01.00 - Hugo Tagholm, Surfers Against Sewage 

11.10 - Kate Larsen, expert in sustainability in supply chains 

18.48 - Lizzie Daly, Welsh wildlife biologist and broadcaster 

21.17 - Mike Weeks, Laconic Infrastructure Partners

30.32 - Mike Barry, commentator on Sustainable Business

35.58 - Gail Bradbrook, Extinction Rebellion co-founder 

45.27 - Phil Young, founder of The Mighty Mighty.

52.06 - Pip Hare, British yachtswoman

57.25 - Richard Walker, Managing Director of Iceland

01.02.41 - Tim Smit, Co-founder of the Eden Project 

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What is the Blue Earth Summit?

Blue Earth Summit is a movement. A dynamic mix of communities, redefining how we work and driven by a love for the outdoors. A new way to connect and regenerate our connection to our blue earth.

With our eclectic Bristol venue partners the Marble Factory and The Wave, October 2022 will see an extended programme over three days. Two days of inspirational content in central Bristol followed by a final day of activity-led networking at one of Europe’s premier sporting venues.

Buy tickets here.

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With her persistent mentality, Bella insists on pursuing her goals. Whilst her triumphant effort, which included an abundance of both physically and mentally taxing activities, meant she and her team were able to raise an outstanding figure, there was certainly a deeper meaning behind their actions. Through her adventures, Bella developed skills imperative for growth, from a personal and business perspective.

This is her talk from Blue Earth Summit 2021

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The Blue Earth Summit is a movement and community driving positive action for our natural world. 

In October 2021, we brought together over 800 changemakers, business leaders, content creators and activists for our inaugural Blue Earth Summit event in Bristol. It involved 2 days of talks, workshops, inspiring conversations and outdoor activities around 3 big ideas: 

• Living and working sustainably 
• Protecting our outdoor playgrounds
• And Inspiring a healthy outlook

This podcast shares those ideas with you by bringing you the best talks and panel discussions from Blue Earth Summit Year 1 at The Old Marble Factory

To see filmed versions of all these talks and sign up for Blue Earth Summit 2022 visit blueearthsummit.com

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We sit down with AimHi Earth CEO Sarah Humphrys to unpack how “climate science + behavioural psychology + showbiz” is transforming enterprise training. From PepsiCo’s multi-country cohorts to 90%+ behaviour change, hear how AimHi is scaling live, multilingual programmes—and why they’re raising £1.5m through Blue Earth Ventures to take it global.

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In this episode, Reg Platt, Founder of Emergent Energy and a member of Blue Earth Ventures, shares how more than two decades working across climate campaigning, energy policy and regulation led him to one of the biggest barriers holding back the clean energy transition: outdated market structures. Reg explains how Emergent Energy is enabling residents in multi-occupancy buildings to buy locally generated solar power directly, reducing household bills while creating a stronger commercial case for building owners to invest in decarbonisation.

We explore the company’s five-year journey working with Ofgem to help unlock regulatory change, the challenges of funding a business dependent on rewriting the rules, and its landmark project with Hackney Council, which is now delivering locally generated electricity to around 750 residents across 28 buildings.

The conversation also looks beyond rooftop solar to the future of local energy, where buildings can generate, store, trade and intelligently manage electricity, helping to create a cleaner, cheaper and fairer energy system.

This is a story about persistence, policy change and building an energy transition that works for everyone.

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They explore why the shift to low-carbon homes, transport and energy systems is fundamentally a people challenge; how Greenworkx is tackling the skills and talent bottleneck facing the transition; and what it takes to retrain and upskill the workforce at speed and scale.

Mat also shares Greenworkx’s journey so far, the size of the opportunity ahead, and how the company is building a capital-efficient, technology-driven platform to power millions into green jobs.

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