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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
The Power of Local Action: How Compost Crowd is Changing Waste Culture with Kathleen Ventura
Welcome back to The Sustainable Business Spotlight! In this episode, I’m joined by Kathleen Ventura, co-founder of Compost Crowd, a compost collection service transforming how residents and businesses in Northern Arizona manage their food waste.
Kathleen shares how Compost Crowd started, the environmental importance of composting, and how small lifestyle changes can create massive collective impact. Whether you're a sustainability advocate or a curious beginner, this conversation will leave you inspired to take action.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- 01:18 – The unexpected inspiration behind starting Compost Crowd.
- 03:04 – How the business expanded from farmers markets to city-wide collection.
- 06:14 – Why throwing food scraps in the trash creates methane and how composting helps.
- 09:02 – The vineyard partnership turning compost into a soil-regenerating solution.
- 13:51 – What to do if you don’t have a composting service in your area.
- 19:04 – Kathleen’s personal low-waste lifestyle and intentional living practices.
This episode is full of actionable insights, real talk about sustainable living, and powerful reminders that individual actions do add up. Tune in and discover simple ways you can make a difference, starting today. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to rate, share, and leave your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!
For Flagstaff or Sedona residents, use the code PODCAST at www.compostcrowd.com to get one free month of compost pick up!
Links:
Website: https://www.compostcrowd.com
Instagram: @compostcrowd
Amy's Links:
• Website
• Alpine Start Media's Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Jelt's Instagram
