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Capitalism for Green

Capitalism for Green

De : Andrea Masterson
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 Brought to you by the same folks that created the Capitalism for Good project & podcast, as well as Bittersweet Paradox podcast & Writing Club, Capitalism for Green is a real-life look into what it's like to plan, open, and operate an intentionally environmentally and socially responsible retail business. Hosted by two midwesterners, this show follows one established refill store owner and another with the goal of opening a refill store. This podcast explores what it's like to own closed-loop, low-waste, impact-driven refill stores in today's world. Follow along for the ups, downs, twists, turns, and everything in between of trying to use Capitalism for Green (and for good!).All the ways to find, follow, & support BYOC Co. and the Capitalism for Good universe: Apple Podcasts (Bittersweet Paradox) | Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Good) | Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Green) | Bittersweet Paradox Patreon | Bittersweet Paradox Writing Club | Bluesky (Bittersweet Paradox) | Bluesky (Capitalism for Good) | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | BYOC Co. TikTok | Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast | Capitalism for Good Patreon | Capitalism for Green Patreon | Capitalism for Green: The Blog | Company Mentions | Email Bittersweet Paradox | Email Capitalism for Good | Email Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram (Andrea & her 2026 Goal = No New Things, Only New Experiences) | Instagram (Bittersweet Paradox) | Instagram (Capitalism for Good) | Instagram (Capitalism for Green) | Spotify (Bittersweet Paradox) | Spotify (Capitalism for Good) | Spotify (Capitalism for Green) | The Store, by CFG | TikTok (Capitalism for Good) | YouTube (Capitalism for Good) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Andrea Masterson Direction Economie Management et direction Sciences sociales
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  • Jasmine Hyde, Owner of L.E.S.S. in Lawrence, KS

    Jasmine Hyde, Owner of L.E.S.S. in Lawrence, KS
    Apr 22 2026
    This week: Customer demographicsApproaches to involving college students & overcoming hurdles to make people feel welcome in a new shopping environment Sustainability movements in communities, especially in sports (shout out KC Current for bringing reusable cups & composting to major league sports)*The overlap between the service industry and refill shop industry as well as balancing small business ownership with being an employee in a different industry for a personal balance (and extra cash)Decision making, especially around new products and big business decisions Incorporating education, especially higher priced items, and personal testimonials for “riskier” or more expensive swapsSustainable brands like Dip who both stay true to the consistency of their products while also providing connection, insight, and support to sustainable retailers like refill storesBeing transparent about what we know, don’t know, and what we think of certain brands & productsWe’re all just trying to do our best 🙂Where to find L.E.S.S.WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokLinksDipEPAHuppyJuniperseed MercantileThe Lean RefilleryKC CurrentZero Waste Shop Owners of the U.S. and Canada Facebook GroupQuestion from Caitlin Elyse, Owner of Refill Emporium: How are you making the refill experience easier for customers?Question to the next refill store owner(s): People who are opening or considering moving, how are you navigating the finances, data on the industry, and translating what you do to other stakeholders? What are other business owners doing to mitigate your refill store not really fitting into a box that compares to another type of industry?Email CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback! Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | Spotify | The Store, by CFGEarly Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGreenApple | BYOC Co. | Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 h et 14 min
  • Caitlin Elyse, Owner of Refill Emporium in St. Clair Shores, MI

    Caitlin Elyse, Owner of Refill Emporium in St. Clair Shores, MI
    Apr 8 2026
    This week: How Caitlin became Owner of Refill EmporiumPartnerships Social MediaMaking decisions on packaging, especially when it comes to making sure that the store is accountable for the end of life of all packaging that they sellBalancing maintaining and existing business after purchasing with incorporating new ideas & partnerships Where to find Refill EmporiumWebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokLinksBulk Food MarketplaceDees Green CleaningEnvironmental Working Group (EWG)My Green MichiganTechTown DetroitThe Clean Refill (Columbia, MO)Question from Deanna Taylor-Heacock, Owner of Good Bottle Refill Shop in Maplewood, NJ: we have our core customers and the biggest challenge is getting new customers... We have loyal ones that have been refilling the same bottle for 7 years… How are you getting new customers? What is the process like? What are the real strategies? How can we get more people to make the switch? Question to the next refill store owner(s): How are you making the refill experience easier for customers?Email CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback! Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | SpotifyEarly Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGreenApple | BYOC Co. | Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    46 min
  • Catch Up with Jessica & Andrea

    Catch Up with Jessica & Andrea
    Mar 25 2026
    This week:ShippingPackaging - why is it even necessary, but also why does it feel like it’s necessary? And alternatives for how to work around it.Construction, food, and medical wasteJessica is going back to basicsThe accessibility of having multiple options to meet people where they areSustainable period productsThe longevity of products & how it both reduces waste, but also reduces the frequency of the customer visits so how does a store sustain itself through that business modelThe benefits of sloooooooow intentional changes even when it’s difficult to see sometimesUpdates on BYOC’s future refill machine, delivery services, and Andrea’s plans for The Store, by CFGLinks:The Clean RefillRefill EmporiumMama SudsDr. Bronner’sEcourageEmail CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com with your questions, topic requests, and feedback! Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)Apple | BYOC Co. | BYOC Co. Facebook | BYOC Co. Instagram | Capitalism for Green | Capitalism for Green Facebook | Capitalism for Green Instagram | SpotifyEarly Release & Video Episodes can be found at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGreenApple | BYOC Co. | Capitalism for Green | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 h
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