Turning Plastic Waste into Wealth with Donald Thomson

09/01/2025 27 min Temporada 2 Episodio 3
Turning Plastic Waste into Wealth with Donald Thomson

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In the latest episode of the Social Capital Revolution, host Chris Benguhe interviews Donald Thomson, founder of the Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC). Thompson recounts his inspiring journey from simply cleaning beaches to pioneering an innovative solution that processes up to 100 tons of plastic waste daily, turning it into valuable construction materials. This episode delves into Thompson's groundbreaking methods and his partnerships with major corporations and the UNDP. It highlights his relentless dedication to addressing global environmental challenges through a profitable and sustainable business model, proving that businesses can indeed change the world for the better. 00:00 Welcome to the Social Capital Revolution 00:32 Introducing Donald Thompson and CRDC 01:30 The Journey to Regenerative Design 02:58 From Beach Cleanup to Business Innovation 09:03 Creating Sustainable Building Materials 18:07 Global Expansion and Impact 24:18 Economic Viability and Future Prospects 26:44 Conclusion and Call to Action  

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