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In today’s episode, Stephanie McLarty sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels to uncover the story behind the business. Julie shares how Mabels Labels integrates eco-conscious practices into everything, from product design to operations. This episode offers real-world insights and actionable advice for businesses looking to embrace sustainability while staying true to their values.

Takeaways:
✅ They have successfully repurposed non-recyclable material into insulation
✅ Teamwork and shared values are crucial for achieving sustainability goals
✅ Businesses should start small and gradually incorporate sustainability into their practices one step at a time.

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Summary

In this conversation, Stephanie McLarty and Heidi Frasure discuss actionable circularity tips in celebration of Earth Week. They emphasize the importance of reframing messaging, redefining value in sustainability, and activating strategies to engage teams in sustainability efforts. The discussion highlights the need for integration of sustainability goals into corporate strategies and the importance of community impact. The conversation concludes with advice for sustainability professionals to take care of themselves amidst the challenges of the industry.

Takeaways

• Reframe your messaging to be more inclusive and engaging.
• Focus on how your sustainability efforts make people feel.
• Redefine value by integrating financial and social wins.
• Engage your entire workforce in sustainability efforts.
• Integrate sustainability goals into corporate strategies.
• Use storytelling to communicate the impact of sustainability initiatives.
• Recognize the importance of community impact in sustainability efforts.
• Sustainability is a team sport; everyone has a role to play.

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The often-invisible backbone of our digital world, the physical infrastructure of data centers, carries significant environmental weight when it reaches the end of its operational life. This podcast episode delves into the crucial yet frequently overlooked process of data center decommissioning. Mark Petrie from Quantum Lifecycle Partners sheds light on the complexities involved as organizations increasingly migrate to the cloud due to the demands of artificial intelligence and the need for technology refreshes, all while navigating cybersecurity concerns. This shift generates a constant stream of retired IT equipment, laden with both valuable materials and sensitive information.

Key Takeaways:

• Cloud migration and AI growth increase data center decommissioning, requiring secure and responsible handling.
• Successful migration needs careful planning: application mapping, prioritized steps, and contingency plans.
• Choose certified partners (NAID for security, R2v3 for environment) for responsible decommissioning.
• Proper handling enables circular economy benefits: mineral recovery, reduced impact, and potential returns.
• Explore resources like Quantum Lifecycle Partners for secure, sustainable technology transitions.

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