From Hollywood TV sets to replacing 656M plastics — Host Ian Peterman sits down with Repurpose Co-Founder & CEO Lauren Gropper to reveal how she built the nation’s leading compostable tableware brand, disrupted single-use plastics, and made eco-friendly living affordable and easy for millions.
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⏩ Jump to your favorite parts:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Meet Lauren Gropper: CEO of Repurpose
00:50 - The Origin Story of Repurpose
02:43 - Challenges and Innovations in Sustainable Products
05:38 - Creating a Brand and Market Entry
10:07 - Product Range and Market Challenges
17:01 - Composting and Material Choices
22:54 - Future of Sustainable Products
32:51 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
About Lauren Gropper & Repurpose
Lauren Gropper is the founder and CEO of Repurpose, the leader in compostable household goods. An eco-entrepreneur and green architecture pioneer, Lauren began her career in sustainable design. Her early success led to a surprising career in Hollywood, working as a consultant to the industry with customers like Discovery Networks. Confronted with the waste generated by craft services, Lauren had an aha moment on- set. She founded Repurpose to extend the disposable lifespan of single use products and reduce waste. Today, Lauren leads Repurpose on its quest to change the world one low-impact cup, plate and fork at a time.
Repurpose offers a range of plant-based, non-toxic, and compostable alternatives to traditional single-use products, aiming to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. Repurpose is the #1 eco-compostable tableware brand at U.S. grocery stores like Whole Foods, Albertson’s, Kroger and more, and is sold in 20,000 retailers nationwide. Since its founding, Repurpose has replaced 656 million pieces of plastic.
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Website: https://www.repurpose.com/
LinkedIn (Repurpose): https://www.linkedin.com/company/repurpose-compostables/
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