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The Sustainable Business Spotlight
Sustainable brand owner? Sustainable brand lover? Either way, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the ‘Sustainable Business Spotlight’ with Amy Auble.
Amy’s passion for sustainability and desire to market sustainable brands is showcased in each episode. Each week, she will provide you with tangible tips, strategies, and a variety of connections within the sustainable business world.
This podcast is perfect for sustainable business owners and consumers alike! Some episodes will be curated specifically for sustainable business owners; you will learn how to scale your sustainable business using the success and guidance of other owners, hear tips by people who truly understand what you’re experiencing, and understand how to grow your network and market your brand with sustainability at the forefront. Some episodes directed more towards the consumers; understanding what makes a brand or business sustainable, learning about the importance of products made to last, and emphasizing why buying local matters!
Regardless of what audience you are part of, this podcast packs a punch and encourages you to evaluate how sustainability can become a more prominent aspect in your business and in life. Tune in on Tuesdays, where Amy passionately connects strategy and sustainability through solo and guest episodes. Time to shine a spotlight on sustainable businesses!
The Sustainable Business Spotlight
Green Speed: Dutch X's Zero-Emission Deliveries with Marcus Hoed
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble! When shopping online, we may not always consider how our orders get to our doorstep or their impact on the environment. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Marcus Hoed, the co-founder of Dutch X. Marcus is dedicated to finding sustainable delivery solutions, and Dutch X offers sustainable same-day and next-day delivery options, making it the largest zero-emission delivery fleet in the nation.
As online shopping continues to rise, it is crucial to understand the impact delivery services have on CO2 emissions. Join us as we explore how Dutch X is revolutionizing the delivery service industry and discuss how consumers and business owners can seek sustainable alternatives. Let's dive in!
In this episode, you will hear:
- 1:10 - The journey of founding DutchX and overcoming failures.
- 6:30 - DutchX's eco-delivery focus and cost comparison to other top delivery services.
- 9:00 - Navigating the limitations of longer distances and working to find eco-solutions.
- 13:41 - The companies Dutch X is partnered with and their eco-loop solution.
- 18:10 - How zero emissions are achieved and ensuring driver safety at DutchX.
- 20:00 - Growing a customer base through targeting sustainability-focused customers and offering a desirable product.
Let’s continue to raise awareness and excitement for sustainable alternatives! If you are interested in hearing more about eco-delivery, you’re in the right place. Have any questions or topics in mind? Don't hesitate to send me a message. Know someone passionate about sustainability or who might enjoy this podcast? Please share it with them!
Episode Specific Links:
Dutch X: DutchX
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• Website
• Alpine Start Media's Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jelt's Instagram
