Julian Silva is the founder of Plastno, a Top Rated brand in our Sustainable Jungle Brand Rating System that’s tackling waste in the household essentials space. Through compostable trash bags, refillable cleaning products, and the Plastnofy app, Plastno is making it easier for consumers to reduce waste and live more sustainably—all while prioritizing transparency and ethical production.

In this episode of the Sustainable Jungle Podcast, Joy speaks with Julian about his personal journey into sustainability, the origins of Plastno, and what it’s like to build a sustainability-focused company in an industry often filled with misleading claims.

You’ll hear about:

• Julian’s personal background and path into sustainability

• The founding story and mission behind Plastno

• Compostable trash bags, refillable cleaning products & the Plastnofy app

• Challenges, wins, and values shaping Plastno’s journey

• Why Plastno earned our Top Rated badge and the importance of transparency

• Reflections on the waste and cleaning industries and what the future could hold

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In the bonus segment, Julian opens up with his personal reflections on managing a business like Plastno, navigating tough tradeoffs between values and growth, and what he’d do with unlimited resources. He also shares his hopes for Plastno and the wider low-waste movement.

To access this bonus content, you can become a member at https://members.sustainablejungle.com/become-a-member/ or as a paid subscriber on our Substack: https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/subscribe

• Plastno: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/plastno-brand-rating-review/

• See the brand rating: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/brand-ratings/plastno/

• Watch the video: https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/julian-silva-plastno-81

• Show notes: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/podcast/episode-81/

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Annick Ireland is the co-founder of Immaculate Vegan, a pioneering online marketplace for ethical and vegan fashion. Since launching in 2018, Immaculate Vegan has become a global destination for stylish, animal-free, and more sustainable alternatives to mainstream fashion—curating brands that align with strict ethical and environmental standards.

In this episode of the Sustainable Jungle Podcast, Joy speaks with Annick about her journey into vegan fashion, the origins of Immaculate Vegan, and the evolving vegan fashion space.

You’ll hear about:

• Annick’s personal journey and career path leading up to Immaculate Vegan

• The founding story and mission behind the platform

• Common misconceptions about vegan leather and animal leather

• How Immaculate Vegan assesses materials and brand partners

• Annick’s vision for the future of sustainable and ethical fashion

Members-only bonus: In the bonus segment, Annick gets personal about managing overwhelm, navigating tricky tradeoffs, and what she’d do differently with unlimited resources. She also shares her hopes for the platform’s future. To access this bonus content, you can become a member at https://members.sustainablejungle.com/become-a-member/ or as a paid subscriber on our Substack: https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/bonus-episode-80-annick-ireland

Important Links: Immaculate Vegan: https://www.immaculatevegan.com/ Watch the video: https://sustainablejungle.substack.com/p/annick-ireland-80 Show notes: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/podcast/episode-80/

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Allison Callaway is the founder of Activist Skincare, a refill-first beauty brand on a mission to reduce waste, promote ingredient transparency, and deliver truly effective skincare. Since launching in 2018, Allison has formulated every product herself —balancing ethical sourcing, small-batch production, and thoughtful packaging choices. Activist Skincare has since earned our Top Rated badge for its commitment to sustainability, product performance, and ingredient integrity.

In this episode of the Sustainable Jungle Podcast, Joy speaks with Allison about her journey into sustainability, the origins of Activist Skincare, and more...

You’ll hear about:

• Allison’s career path to ultimately founding Activist Skincare
• How Activist Skincare’s refillable model works—and why it matters
• Highlights from our brand rating and what makes the brand stand out
• Lessons from a solo founder building a purpose-led skincare company
• Reflections on the beauty industry

Members-only bonus: In the bonus segment, Allison gets personal about the challenges of running an activist-led beauty brand, balancing motherhood with mission, and thoughts on where we're at as a society right now. She also shares honest advice for other purpose-led founders—and what she’d do differently with unlimited resources. To access this bonus content, you can sign up to become a member here.

Important Links:

• Shop Activist Skincare: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/activist-skincare-rating/
• See the brand rating: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/brand-ratings/activist-skincare/
• Become a member to access bonus content: https://members.sustainablejungle.com/become-a-member/
• Watch the video: https://youtu.be/vRtpxQRfU4Q
• Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/newsletter/
• Show notes: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/podcast/episode-79/
• Find other rated brands: https://www.sustainablejungle.com/brand-directory/

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