Better World

109 | Three Ships Beauty

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:58:37 +0000

In this episode, Henry sits down for a chat with Laura Burget and Connie Lo - co-founders of Three Ships Beauty. Three Ships is a Certified B Corp and all-natural skincare company who are committed to their efforts in sustainability. Be sure to tune in as Laura and Connie discuss topics like their mission for starting the brand, greenwashing in the beauty industry, and Three Ships' custom supply chain.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

108 | FSH Holding

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 16:18:22 +0000

In this episode, Henry sits down for a chat with Peter "Ily" Huemer, CEO of FSH Holding. Based in Vienna, Austria, FSH Holding sees itself as an industrial holding company of independently operating businesses focused on plastics, packaging, and shareholdings. Be sure to tune in as Ily and Henry discuss topics like upcycling, sustainability, and the environmental impact of industrial companies.

https://www.fsh-holding.at/

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

107 | Re:food

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:36:56 +0000

In this episode, Henry sits down with Lena Horvath McAtee of Re:food, a for-profit evergreen investment firm backing companies who are driving the reformation of the global food system. You don't want to miss this eye-opening interview as Lena opens up about Re:food's role in tackling food challenges for future generations, including the discussion of some truly innovative companies they are teaming up with.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

106 | Manymoons

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:45:07 +0000

In this episode, Henry sits down with Manymoons' founding couple Rich Amsinger and Carolyn Butler to discuss their circular retail startup. Be sure to tune in as they discuss the importance of a circular economy, how wasteful the clothing industry can be, and their mission to empower community through the clothing they sell.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

105 | Better & Better

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:41:20 +0000

https://betterandbetter.com/

In this episode, Henry talks with Vladimir Vukicevic, co-founder and CEO of Better & Better - a startup company focused on bettering oral health and the planet. Tune in as Vlad talks about how he founded the company, some important information on the ingredients of toothpaste found in most popular brands today, and how he plans to continue pushing Better & Better to be... better!

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

104 | Patricks

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 13:43:11 +0000

https://patricks.co/

In this episode, Henry sits down and chats with Patrick Kidd, founder of Patricks men’s skincare and haircare products. Patrick discusses the history of Patricks, why and how he started the company, and how he is determined to be a driving force among small businesses to maximize their sustainability efforts. Be sure to tune in to learn more on how to make the world better.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

103 | Carbon Collective

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:46:53 +0000

https://www.carboncollective.co/

In this episode of Better World, Henry sits down with Zach Stein of Carbon Collective to discuss how to invest your money into green, sustainable stock & bond portfolios built for solving climate change. Be sure to tune in as Zach explains the driving theory behind Carbon Collective's mission to make the world better and how you might be able to think of your financial future in a new light.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

102 | Sweet Farm

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:35:38 +0000

https://www.sweetfarm.org/

In this episode, Henry chats with Nate Salpeter - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sweet Farm. Sweet Farm is the world’s first nonprofit sanctuary to address the devastating impact that factory farming has on climate change. Tune in to hear Nate talk more about how Sweet Farm is redefining sanctuary through its farm animal rescue, educational programs, and partnering with innovative tech start-ups.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

101 | Fisher Stevens

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Sun, 21 May 2023 18:38:58 +0000

In this episode, Henry sits down in the studio with actor, award-winning documentarian, and environmental activist, Fisher Stevens. Tune in to hear Fisher discuss his road to environmental documentaries, his latest project We Are Guardians, and his mission to spread awareness on the importance of taking care of our planet - all while Henry tries keeping it together talking to a childhood hero.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

100 | Global Thermostat

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:37:12 +0000

https://www.globalthermostat.com/

In this ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Better World, Max and Henry chat with Ben Bronfman of Global Thermostat. Be sure to tune into this monumental episode where Ben discusses Global Thermostat's direct air capture mission, funding direct air capture, and his ideal vision for the planet's future.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

99 | Caelux

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 2 May 2023 17:35:50 +0000

https://caelux.com/

In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Scott Graybeal, CEO of Caelux, an innovative solar company utilizing perovskites to make solar energy more powerful and cost-effective. Be sure to tune in to hear Scott discuss how he got into solar, the importance of energy independence, and how Caelux is pioneering the way to making solar energy more affordable and accessible to all.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

98 | Enduring Planet

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:07:54 +0000

https://enduringplanet.com/

In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Dimitry Gershenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, a fintech platform providing growth capital for climate entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear Dimitry discuss his background in climate change, Enduring Planet's mission, and who they offer growth capital to and why.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

97 | Thousand Fell & SuperCircle

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:49:29 +0000

https://www.thousandfell.com/

https://thousandfell.supercircle.world/landing/

In this episode, Henry sits in the studio with Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer, founders of Thousand Fell and SuperCircle. Launched in 2019, Thousand Fell created a line of sustainably sourced and recyclable sneakers. They then launched tech platform SuperCircle, whose mission is to close the loop in the waste management industry and eliminate post-consumer clothing waste. Tune in to hear more about how Stuart and Chloe are working to make the world better.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

96 | Mill

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:41:24 +0000

https://mill.com/

In this episode, Max and Henry have plenty of questions for Mill president and co-founder, Harry Tannenbaum. Mill is an environmental startup that has created a new system to help outsmart waste at home. Be sure to tune in to hear Harry talk about the origin of Mill, how the majority of landfill food waste comes directly from our homes, and how Mill is on a mission to not let any food go to waste.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

95 | Vert Science

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:25:20 +0000

https://www.vertscience.com/

In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Haley Boyd of Vert Science, a young startup company who are focused on working with fashion brands and their factories significantly reduce (if not, eliminate) their carbon footprints. Tune in to hear Haley speak on some economical misconceptions of the fashion industry, as well as hone in on how carbon footprint measurements are actually calculated.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

94 | BLUEVIEW

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:26:41 +0000

In this episode, Henry and new co-host Julia speak with Dr. Stephen Mayfield and Tom Cooke, the masterminds behind BLUEVIEW who have crafted the world's first biodegradable shoe. Tune in to hear how BLUEVIEW is using plant-based technology in their footwear to protect the ocean and solve the plastic problem, ultimately working to make the world better.

https://blueviewfootwear.com/

This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.

93 | DMC Biotechnologies

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:08:33 +0000

In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Matt Lipscomb, CEO and Founder of DMC Biotechnologies. DMC is a biotech company that produces bio-based chemicals through a unique precision fermentation process. Tune in to hear Matt explain how their technology is producing cleaner chemicals used in everyday products that will ultimately make the world better.

DMC Website

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

92 | Emit-Less

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 1 Nov 2022 15:23:01 +0000

Henry and Climate Optimist, Anne Therese Gennari, host this week's episode and learn more about Emit-Less - a climate change company focused on providing affordable, sustainable and long term solutions to the Global Emissions Crisis. Tune in to hear from Emit-Less CEO, Jonathan D'Agostino, as he speaks about their HydroBoost technology that can dramatically reduce emissions from sources like cars, lawnmowers, and delivery trucks.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

91 | Direct Air Capture Coalition

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:57:07 +0000

In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Jason Hochman, co-founder and senior director of the Direct Air Capture Coalition. A core element of the DAC Coalition’s mission is to increase education and awareness of direct air capture technology (DAC). Tune in to hear Jason talk about what Direct Air Capture is and why it is important for the future of the planet.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

90 | Uni

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:37:31 +0000

https://weareuni.com/

In this episode, Henry and Rox (Guest Host) speak with Alexandra Keating and Marissa Dangovian of Uni, a bodycare company committed to delivering high quality skin care products while not leaving an impact on the environment. Tune in to learn why Alexandra started Uni, how they are innovating on product packaging, and how Uni's closed loop refill system works.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

89 | EnergySage

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:23:24 +0000

https://www.energysage.com/

In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Vikram Aggarwal, founder and CEO of EnergySage, an online marketplace committed to helping every day consumers along their journey of shopping for solar power, home batteries, and other renewable energy solutions. Tune in to hear Vikram talk about why he started EnergySage, the Inflation Reduction Act, the benefits of community solar, and much more!

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

88 | Plan A

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 19:23:48 +0000

plana.earth/

Max and Henry speak with Lubomila Jordanova, co-founder and CEO of Plan A, a tech company whose software that enables businesses to monitor and reduce their emissions, while improving their ESG performance. Tune in to learn more about the ESG framework and how Plan A is making the world better.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

87 | Science Moms

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:26:54 +0000

Science Moms

Kelly Corrigan

In this episode, Max and Henry sit with Kelly Corrigan, author and host of Tell Me More on PBS+ and the Kelly Corrigin Wonders podcast, and Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson, Associate Dean and Carolina Distinguished Professor in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Carolina. Tune in to hear them discuss Science Moms - a nonpartisan group of scientists and moms committed to having honest conversations about protecting our kids from a changing climate, and what these conversations look like.

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

86 | Antenna

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:18:19 +0000

In this episode, Max speaks with Jake Rozmaryn of Antenna, a strategic communications and results-driven integrated marketing agency that partners with innovative B2B companies to solve meaningful global challenges. Jake is responsible for the agency’s work in clean energy, smart mobility, sustainable tech, environmental impact and emerging tech.

https://www.antennagroup.com/

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

85 | Friends With Benefits

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:02:36 +0000

In this episode, Max and Henry sit down with Corinne Nicole Rivera of Friends With Benefits, a creative impact studio focused on carbon drawdown solutions. Tune in to hear Corinne explain the benefits of biochar and how she is combining content strategy with climate action.

https://www.urfwb.com/

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

84 | Aquipor

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:47:31 +0000

https://aquipor.com/

In this episode, Henry speaks with Greg Johnson and Kevin Kunz of Aquipor, a team committed to decreasing the amount of storm water runoff pollution that gets into clean waterways. Their solution? A concrete technology that filters out harmful pollutants and particulates found in storm water runoff. Tune in to hear how Aquipor is bringing infrastructure to the 21st century and paving the way to a better world.

This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.

83 | Freeing Energy

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:45:37 +0000

In this episode, Max and Henry sit down to speak with Bill Nussey, author of "Freeing Energy," a book challenging every assumption about our centralized electric grid and how local energy is the future. Tune in to hear Bill discuss what local energy is and how he is on a mission to make the world better.

https://www.freeingenergy.com/

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

82 | Rif & Evie

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:45:00 +0000

In this episode, Henry sits down with Samantha Cohen of Evie and Val Emanuel of Rif - two women who are on a mission to educate the masses and normalize topics like menstruation and tampon usage. Tune in to hear how these two ladies are working to make the world better.

https://rifcare.com/

https://www.eviemagazine.com/

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

81 | Nocturnal Medicine

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 15:37:53 +0000

In this episode, Max sits down to talk with Larissa Belcic and Michelle Shofet of Nocturnal Medicine. Nocturnal medicine is dedicated to repairing the harmful disconnect between people & nature, restoring healthy relationships, & cultivating spiritual resiliency in the face of environmental challenge. Tune in to hear about the importance of our relationship to nature, the power of partying, and much more!

https://www.nocturnalmedicine.com/

https://betterworld.media/

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

80 | Optoro

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:50:09 +0000

In this episode, Max speaks with Meagan Knowlton of Optoro, a tech company whose mission is to make retail more sustainable by eliminating all waste from returns. Tune in as Meagan shares insight on how retailers can improve outcomes across all points of the returns lifecycle.

https://www.optoro.com/

This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.

79 | Ubiquitous Energy

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 17:40:07 +0000

https://ubiquitous.energy/

This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza.

78 | Dandelion Energy

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:15:42 +0000

https://dandelionenergy.com/

This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.

77 | Ubuntoo

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:37:01 +0000

https://explore.ubuntoo.com/

This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.

76 | Local Roots

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 16:16:58 +0000

https://localrootsnyc.com/

This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.

75 | CarbonCure

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:47:48 +0000

This episode was produced and mixed by Daniel Reza.

74 | AmpUp

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:26:40 +0000

Audio producer: Daniel Reza

73 | Station A

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:50:41 +0000

Audio producer: Daniel Reza

72 | NYSERDA

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:55:47 +0000

Audio producer: Daniel Reza

71 | Peat

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:45:34 +0000

Audio producer: Daniel Reza

70 | CalEarth

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Thu, 20 May 2021 00:07:47 +0000

You can find CalEarth's website here or visit their Instagram @calearthinstitute.

69 | Bario Neal

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Max Moinian, Anna Bario, Henry Lihn, Page Neal) — Wed, 5 May 2021 18:42:37 +0000

You can check out Bario Neal's website here and their Instagram @barioneal.

Mercury Free Mining's website can be found here.

Ethical Metalsmiths can be found here.

River of Gold, the documentary on illegal gold mining, can be found here.

68 | Textile Exchange

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Max Moinian, Caire Bergkamp, Henry Lihn) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:00:11 +0000

Follow Claire on Instagram @claire.bergkamp.

Check out Textile Exchange's website here, or follow them on Instagram @textileexchange.

67 | Structure

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn, Johan Karlsson, Max Moinian) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:10:00 +0000

Better Shelter's website (along with information about Structure) can be found here.

Human Flow, the documentary mentioned by Max, can be found here. It is also available to stream on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Youtube.

66 | Polite Worldwide

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Tavia Azzinaro, Henry Lihn, Max Moinian) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:19:00 +0000

Shop the new “Love” collection on Polite's website here, or follow them on Instagram @politeworldwide

Follow Tavia on Instagram @taviaazzinaro

The article Max mentioned, “The Twilight of the Ethical Consumer”, can be found here.

Vegea, the company that makes leather from grapes, can be found here.

65 | Oshadi

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Nishanth Chopra, Henry Lihn, Max Moinian) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 20:31:20 +0000

See Oshadi's line of clothing here

Or follow them on Instagram @oshadi_collective

64 | Biogarmentry

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Max Moinian, Roya Aghighi, Henry Lihn) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:27:24 +0000

Visit Biogarmentry's website

or on Instagram @biogarmentry

63 | Atmos

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:55:20 +0000

Visit Atmos at: https://atmos.earth/

Or follow them on Instagram

62 | New Standard Institute

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Max Moinian, Maxine Bedat, New Standard Institute) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:46:23 +0000

Visit the New Standard Institute at newstandardinstitute.org!

Request your copy of the Roadmap here!

61 | Systemic

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Nicolas Michaelsen, Henry Lihn, Max Moinian) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:32:01 +0000

Featured guest: Nicolas Michaelsen of Systemic

60 | Everybody & Everyone

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn, Veronica Chou, Max Moinian) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:43:45 +0000

Today's featured guest: Veronica Chou of Everybody & Everyone!

59 | Terracycle Part III: Deconstructing Plastic

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Tom Szaky, Henry Lihn, Max Moinian, Future Earth) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:00:14 +0000

Tom Szaky returns again for the epic nonconclusion of this now-ongoing series. Max of Future Earth leads a conversation about the practicality of recycling soft plastics and how to reframe cultural ideas about "disposable" objects.

58 | Terracycle Part II: LOOP

Wed, 9 Sep 2020 20:23:33 +0000

Learn more about LOOP and visit the store at loopstore.com

57 | Terracycle

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (barnett zitron, henry lihn, tom szaky) — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:41:17 +0000

Terracycle's business model can be explored online at terracycle.com.

Follow Tom Szaky on instagram @tom_szaky

56 | Clearloop

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 14:00:01 +0000

Visit Clearloop online at clearloop.us!

55 | Impact Snacks: Light on Carbon, Not on Flavor

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Smileradio.fm) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 02:46:05 +0000

Corey Nobile and Nick Oliveri of Impact Snacks join Henry and Barnett to take the consumption out of snack consumption.

54 | Impossible Diamond

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn, Ryan Shearman) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:00:02 +0000

Impossible Diamond's Ryan Shearman makes net-positive gemstones sparkle.

53 | Maggie Marilyn

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Maggie Marilyn, Henry Lihn) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 21:59:40 +0000

Visit Maggie Marilyn at maggiemarilyn.com

52 | TIDAL

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn, Tim Gibb) — Wed, 27 May 2020 14:00:32 +0000

Find out more about TIDAL's products and story at https://www.tidalnewyork.com/

51 | Thousand Fell

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn, Chloe Songer, Stuart Ahlum) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:00:05 +0000

Henry interviews Chloe and Stuart of footwear brand Thousand Fell, alone and with nobody to spray him with a spray bottle, about filling the market niche of mid-priced sustainable shoes and their no-landfill guarantee!

50 | Another Tomorrow

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Madeleine Wallace, Vanessa Barboni Hallik, Henry Lihn) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:58:41 +0000

Vanessa Barboni Hallik speaks on the difficulty of starting a fashion brand where every material source is traceable. Madeleine threatens to taze Henry if he doesn't make better jokes. We can only hope.

49 | Vintage Twin

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Madeleine Wallace, Samantha Elias, Henry Lihn) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:00:19 +0000

Samantha Elias recalls how she and her twin sister founded Vintage Twin to convince snooty buyers to buy sustainable vintage clothing and the surprising ecological boons of clothing reuse.

48 | Seeding Sovereignty

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Eryn Wise, Madeleine Wallace, Henry Lihn) — Wed, 4 Mar 2020 22:21:58 +0000

Find out more about Seeding Sovereignty at:

seedingsovereignty.org

47 | Futura Jewelry

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Madeleine Wallace, Bob Donofrio, Henry Lihn) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 01:34:15 +0000

37% of mercury emissions on Earth are caused by small-scale gold refining. Futura Jewelry founder Bob Donofrio joins our intrepid co-hosts for a meditation on his journey towards sustainable jewelry.

46 | BETTER MOM

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Robin Shaw, Henry Lihn) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:02:52 +0000

Role Model Robin Shaw joins Henry for an eclectic conversation about modeling, sustainability, parenthood, activism and what mothers can do to reduce waste and decrease their carbon footprint.

45 | SUNDAY

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:24:00 +0000

The team talks with Sunday, a long care company that uses data to personally outfit your property with a safe, sustainable method for caring your your flora and fauna.

44 | DAWN GALLAGHER

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The team talks with climate activist Dawn Gallagher about "breaking up with your bank," or using your money to support financial institutions that in turn support a sustainable future for planet Earth.

43 | PARAVEL

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Fri, 7 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The team sits down with Paravel, a luggage company dedicated to bringing consumers well-designed, efficient, and stylish bags that you can fall in love with. They are also show a remarkable dedication to bringing sustainability to every aspect of their business.

Paravel website

Paravel instagram (@paravel)

42 | SQUISH

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

This week the team talks with Squish, a beauty company dedicated to delivering sustainable and health-conscious products in eco-friendly packaging, and Henry reconnects with an old friend.

squish website

squish instagram (@squish.beauty)

40 | DELIVERY ZERO

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The team talks with Delivery Zero, a startup fighting the good fight against enviornmentally-harmful takeout containers. Using reusable containers, they are making it easy for restaurants to be more sustainable.

Delivery Zero website
Delivery Zero Instagram (@deliverzer0)

41 | TANGO

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The team talks with Dana from Tango, a company that seeks to create better sexual habits with empowering toys for adults to use by themselves or with others. They discuss Tango's current line of butt plugs, and what sexual liberation means in this modern age.

Tango website
Tango Instagram (@everybodytango)

39 | FARMLAND II

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:14:00 +0000

In a two-part series, Henry travels to Washington DC to talk with the president of Farm Journal, the nation's oldest publications for farmers. They discuss different eco-friendly farming practices, the challenges members of the farming industry face in making their operations more sustainable , and what the industry as a whole can do better.

Farm Journal website

38 | FARMLAND I

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:49:00 +0000

Farm Journal website

37 | SUSTAIN

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000

This week, the team interviews the founder of Sustain Natural, a company that makes sustainable, 'vagina-friendly' products such as tampons, pads, underwear, condoms, and more. Listen, and learn about the harmful things commonly found in many women's hygiene products and what Sustain Natural is doing Better!

Sustain Natural website

36 | FULL CIRCLE

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 8 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The team sits down with Full Circle, a home goods company that believes in the responsibility of brands to provide consumers with well-designed, enviornmentally-friendly goods. They sell green sponges, brushes, cloths, and just about every other common household cleaning product you could ever need. Come learn how to make your home better (and cleaner)!

Full Circle website

Full Circle instagram (@fullcircle)

35 | BETTER MAN 1 – PHILIP MANGAN

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Madeleine Wallace, with co-hosts Henry and Brendan, premieres her new series "Better Man," taking a look at gender roles in the Environmentalist space and why the field is seen as more "feminine." Role Model Philip Mangan sits down and talks feelings, veganism, making his own toothpaste, and his takes on masculinity and environmentalism.

From everyone at Better World, we want to wish you a Happy Holidays!

philip's instagram (@the_veganmodel)

34 | GREAT GREEN WALL

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:44:00 +0000

Henry and special guest host/SmileRadio podcast engineer Brendan Metz talks with director Jared Scott about his new film the Great Green Wall, and how people are using trees to fight desertification in Africa.

Great Green Wall website
Jared's documentary

33 | EIGHTYSIX STRAWS

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Even for the best of us, straws are still a daily product. At the coffee shop, at home, at a restaurant, they are inextricably tied to so many cherished items in our society. Who among us drinks ice coffee without one?

The straw is institution, and Eighty Six is here to make sure it survives the sustainable future. They produce a straw made from grass that is way more functional than other flimsy alternatives. Listen, and learn how to continue enjoying those ice coffees guilt-free.

eightysix straws website

eightysix straws instagram (@eightsixstraws)

Better World Website

Better World is recorded at the SmileRadio.FM studios in the Freehand Hotel.

32 | ROLE MODELS

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Just in time for the World Series, this week we've hit a double. The team sits down with Anne Therese and Brana Dane of Role Models Management and the Model Mafia. These are two rad humans on the forefront of the movement from Influencer to Activist.

Role Models is an agency who works exclusively with brands doing campaigns focused on change, impact, or sustainability. The Model Mafia is a group of women focused on activism.

Come listen to people who are inspiring their industries to do good!

Anne Therese's Instagram (@annetheresegennari)

Brana Dane's Instagram (@branadane)

Role Models Management Website

Role Models Instagram (@rolemodelsmgmt)

31 | CLOVERLY

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000

The team chats with the founders of Cloverly, a marketplace for Carbon Offsets for consumers (formerly inaccessible due to the purchase size of offsets), helping consumers to purchase their own offsets for behaviors like flights, car rentals, and the shipping of goods. Come learn how you can utilize Carbon Offsets to reduce your carbon footprint!

Cloverly Website

30 | THE ONE GOOD

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 22:10:00 +0000

Host Henry Lihn chats with Megan Williams May and Vince Dickson of The One Good, the first ZeroWaste reusable coffee cup that fits in your back pocket!

The One Good Website

The One Good Instagram

29 | FUTURE EARTH

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 22:01:00 +0000

This week, Henry Lihn is joined by guest host Roxana Zadeh as they talk to Future Earth founder, Max Moinian. Future Earth is a digital platform designed to teach people the realities of climate change and ways they can integrate eco-friendly habits into their lifestyles.

Future Earth Instagram

Future Earth Catalog

28 | TERRA KAFFE

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:03:00 +0000

This week, Henry, Barnett, and special guest star Emily interview the CEO of Terra Kaffe, a Brooklyn-based, zero-waste coffee company, and discuss the environmental impacts of the coffee industry and what they are doing to improve it.

Terra Kaffe Website

27 | UNBOUND

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 22:06:00 +0000

This week, hosts Henry Lihn and Barnett Zitron meet with Polly from Unbound to discuss sexuality and self-love.

Bound Website

26 | ARCADIA

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:29:00 +0000

Henry and Maddie are going on a field trip to ARCADIA, an immersive VR/AR installation on climate change located in NYC, and beforehand sit with co-founder Kyle from Regeneration Magazine to discuss the crisis and how they are raising consumer awareness. Use BETTERWORLD for 25% off tickets. Let’s talk climate change!

25 | ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CLEAN BEAUTY

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Henry and Barnett are joined again by Maddie Wallace to talk clean beauty with Jenna Rosenstein of Harper’s Bazaar, an authority in the space. The number of chemicals in our beauty products and their effects on the health of the planet and people is staggering. Come listen to part II in our series with Harper’s Bazaar icons and editors Olivia and Jenna on clean beauty.

Harper's Bazaar 'Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty'

24 | BRANCH BASICS

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Henry and special guest host Maddie Wallace (from episode 20!) talk to two of three founders of Branch Basics Marilee Nelson and Kelly Love who explain how harmful chemicals are affecting our health and how we only need on solution. Come learn to get clean!

23 | MATT SCANLAN

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 4 Sep 2019 11:00:00 +0000

The team is joined by Matt Scanlan from Softmatter (a VC fund investing in green companies) and CEO of Naadam (a producer of our favorite $75 cashmere sweaters), where we discuss sourcing sustainable mongolian cashmere, and what it truly means to be a Net Good company from the ground up.

22 | OLIVIA FLEMING

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Henry and Barnett sit down with Harper's Bazaar Feature Editor Olivia Fleming and discuss clean, environmentally-friendly beauty products, as well as what she is doing with Harper's Bazaar to make consumers more informed on the environmental impact of what they purchase. Be sure to check out her and Jenna Rosenstein's article "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty" (link below).

Better World's IG: @itsbetter.world

Olivia's IG: @olivia_fleming

"The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty" : https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/skin-care/a28352553/clean-beauty/

21 | GABE KENNEDY

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:20:00 +0000

Henry and Barnett sit down with Co-Founder of Plant People Gabe Kennedy and talk about Gabe's products, alternative medicine, and the medicinal uses of Cannabis with its various compounds (including, but of course not limited to CBD).

Better World's IG

Plant People's IG

Gabe's IG

20 | MADDIE & THE MICROPLASTICS

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:34:00 +0000

Henry and special guest host and eco warrior Molly Virostek talk with Micro-plastic scientist and mermaid Madeleine Wallace about all things plastic. Hear how you can save the world!

Better World IG : @itsbetter.world

Madeleine Wallace IG : @madeleinewallace

Molly Virostek IG : @mollyviro

19 | OUT EAST

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:48:00 +0000

Not every company can create world changing products, but every company can have purpose and impact. Join us as we talk with founder Jeff Berman of wine maker Out East and special guest Alexandra Richards about their impact initiatives and how they are making a difference. What you drink can help change the world!

18 | NAECO

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:00:00 +0000

18 — The team talks to NAECO (ocean spelled backwards) about reusable plastic alternatives and what behaviors we have to change to do away with single use plastics. Learn about more alternatives to plastic and what’s being developed! #doingbetterbest

17 | Buffy

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 29 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Barnett explores his man crush with Leo, the founder of Buffy, a sustainable bedding company, while Henry watches on in awe, and learns about the VOCs and carbon impacts come from bedding and furniture. Let’s snuggle.

16 | Journey

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 22 May 2019 14:37:00 +0000

Barnett and Henry are joined by Steven of Journey, a meditation company bringing mindfulness and a whole lot of chill to consumer and corporations through their practices and new social meditation platform. Let’s chill.

15 | Blueland

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 22 May 2019 14:31:00 +0000

Barnett and Henry discover the negative carbon impact that comes from shipping tons of liquid detergent and cleaners worldwide (that’s a lot of gas!) and the alternative with Blueland, a tablet that you drop into water in a bottle that isn’t plastic! Get cleaner.

14 | James Weidner and Courtney Boyd

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 1 May 2019 14:10:00 +0000

On Episode 14 Henry and special guest Dave Grossman dive in to Aquaculture with James Weidner of Panasea and Courtney Boyd Myers of Akua, discussing ocean farming, kelp, and sea cucumbers. Learn more about how ocean farming can save the world and what products you can purchase which support it!

13 | Arnold of Simplemente Madera

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:46:00 +0000

Better World Host Henry Lihn and guest Co Host David Grossman (filling in for Barnett who is either at Coachella or an illuminati meeting in Park City) discuss how to save the world through Agro Forestry, with Arnold, CEO of Simplamente Madera, a company specializing in training farmers to regrow trees, cacao, and coffee in Latin America. IT'S A BIG ONE!

12 | Lauren Singer

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Fri, 5 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On episode 12 the team flies in Hawaiian Healer and environmental activist Ramona Sildlo to talk with one of our most impactful guests to date, Lauren Singer of Package Free. Come learn about how you can be waste free!

11 | PRECYCLE

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode Barnett and Henry travel deep into Bushwick, Brooklyn to a grocery store that sells almost no packaged goods called Precycle. With hundreds of millions of pounds of one use goods being used and thrown away yearly, precycle encourages customers to shop using reusable containers. Get Precycle with us.

Episode 10 | GOODFAIR

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Tue, 5 Mar 2019 00:21:00 +0000

In this episode the team talks to Topper Luciani of Goodfair, a recycle tech company that sells and data matches used goods to consumers. 10.5M tons go into the landfill, and goodfair is helping to reduce waste by selling used goods and matching them to consumers. That thing you want to buy whether a bike, a glass or a T-shirt (and up to 10,000 other product categories) has already been made and is waiting to find you through good fair!

EPISODE 9 | ONE OCEAN

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 6 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000

In Episode 9 the Better World team sits with Marcella, the CEO of One Ocean Beauty and discusses the marine compounds used in One Ocean's beauty products as an alternative to the harmful chemicals used by major companies. Come learn how to have a healthier beauty regimen for you and the planet.

EPISODE 8 | ZACH AARONS

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:47:00 +0000

On this episode the better word boys talk to Zach Aarons, angel investor, real estate tech leader, futurist and sound healing practitioner, discussing the future of green cities.

EPISODE 7 | BEAM

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Viveka Hulyalkar, CEO of Beam impact, a social impact company that helps consumers make donations through every day purchases, joins us with Taylor Lanzet, director of sustainability from Dig Inn, one of our favorite fast casual restaurants. Learn how where you eat can make an impact.

EPISODE 6 | LATITUDE

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Mon, 8 Oct 2018 21:00:00 +0000

We sit with Alanna Tynan for deep conversation about the life changing events that inspired her to disrupt the NGO model and create Latitude Project, a company that helps remote villages in the developing world by a deep needs discovery, and applying 100% of proceeds to the cause. She and her sister are changing the way we think about charity and businesses built to sustain them.

EPISODE 5 | SOLAR POWER

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode John Salzinger of MpowerD, a B Corp, purpose-driven company that has created an inflatable solar lantern, discusses renewable energy and how portable solar power is making a huge impact for the estimated 3 billion people globally who have intermittent access to power.

What you can do:

Purchase a Luci (every one you purchase helps purchase one for those in need)
Donate a Luci here

EPISODE 4 | REPLANTING THE WORLD

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk with Brendan Coffey of Steward, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to tell you where your plants can survive based on the lighting available. Eighty percent of plants die in their first month: through better care and selection, we can green-ify our indoor and outdoor spaces, thereby reducing air pollutants and carbon.

What you can do to help:

Become a Steward!
Purchase four plants for your home and office
Get the Steward Beta this September so you place them in the correct light
Look for the Steward Care subscription (monthly fertilizer and plant doctor)

EPISODE 3 | PLANT PROTEIN & ENLIGHTENMENT

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Marcus Antebi and Alex Silver-Fagan join us for a discussion on clean eating, and the products which you can eat which positively impact the globe like plant proteins.

What you can do:

Eat less red meat -- cows are the third largest contributor to methane.
Eat plant protein (beyondMeat and Impossible Burgers are delicious!!).
Be conscious about what you’re putting in your body.

Marcus Antebi's Instagram
Alex Silver-Fagan's Instagram

EPISODE 2 | CONSUMERISM

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Thu, 9 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

We get a visit from Marina Testino of #OneDressToImpress and Point Off View, a fashion and consumerism activist, and Ruth Gruca of Ca.LA, who educates us on how much we buy, and the alternatives available in fashion from repurposed goods to recycled fabrics.

What you can do to help:

Purchase clothing made from recycled fabrics
Recycle your clothes
Trade clothes with friends

Marina Testino's Instagram
Ruth Gruca's Instagram

EPISODE 1 | HORMONES

lindsay@thesmilenyc.com (Henry Lihn & Barnett Zitron) — Wed, 1 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Cycles + Sex co-founders Lauren Bille and Ashley Spivak come to educate us on and special guest Joshua Jackson on reproductive cycles and how hormone imbalance can lead to major challenges.
Get balanced!

Lauren Bille's Instagram
Cycles + Sex's Instagram
Joshua Jackson's Instagram