"The UK Throws 17 Billion Pounds of Food Away Each Year" With Tessa Clarke Co-Founder & CEO of Olio

24/07/2025 43 min Temporada 2 Episodio 7
"The UK Throws 17 Billion Pounds of Food Away Each Year" With Tessa Clarke Co-Founder & CEO of Olio

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Welcome to Anything But OrdinaryIn this powerful episode of Anything But Ordinary, host Zoe sits down with Tessa Clarke, co-founder of the OLIO app, the revolutionary platform helping neighbours share surplus food and tackle the growing problem of global food waste.From growing up as a farmer’s daughter to launching a game-changing sustainability startup, Tessa shares her inspiring journey, the environmental impact of food waste, and how simple, everyday actions can lead to massive change. Key Takeaways:How OLIO works to connect communities and reduce wasteThe shocking truth: 1/3 of all food produced is wastedEasy ways YOU can start cutting food waste at homeWhy understanding food labels matters more than you thinkThe challenges and wins of the entrepreneurial journeyWhy building a purpose-driven community is key to long-term successWhat’s next for OLIO and its mission to go globalWhether you're passionate about the planet, launching a startup, or just want to waste less — this episode is packed with insights and practical tips.To find out more or to connect with Zoe and Tessa, head to the below links:Zoe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-jackson-2b2b8038/Shire & Wold: https://shireandwoldstaffing.com/Tessa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessaclarkeolio/Olio: https://olioapp.com/en/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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