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Plaine Products + The Capitalism for Good Podcast
The Capitalism for Good Podcast is all about how we make and spend our money to benefit the greater good (and how that benefits us right back). Lindsey McCoy is the founder and CEO of Plaine Products, a company selling refillable hair and body products, is an example of a leader that took an idea, found a partner (her sister), and made it happen.
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Refill, Reuse, Revolutionize: The Clean Future of Personal Care
Listen to the podcast Watch on youtube. Refill, Reuse, Revolutionize: The Birth of Plaine Products Founded in 2017, Plaine Products started with a simple but revolutionary idea: What if packaging could be reused, not discarded? This concept led to their unique refillable system, designed to reduce waste and promote a circular economy. The company’s first offerings—a shampoo, conditioner, and body wash—were a test of this model. “We thought, why can’t packaging be like Netflix DVDs back in the day? You use it, send it back, and it’s reused,” Lindsey explains. Despite the steep learning curve and challenges, including sourcing the right ingredients and sustainable packaging, the sisters persevered. The Power of Aluminum and Plant-Based Ingredients Plaine Products made a conscious choice to use aluminum bottles. Unlike plastic, aluminum is lightweight, recyclable, and durable. "Plastic is a great material but not for single-use items," Lindsey notes. Aluminum bottles can be reused multiple times, reducing the energy and resources needed to create new containers and is the basis for the Refill, Reuse, Revolutionize model Plaine uses. Equally important are the products themselves. Made with vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic ingredients, the formulas are as kind to the planet as they are to users. “Why work hard to keep plastic out of the environment but dump harmful chemicals down the drain?” Lindsey asks. This ethos extends to every aspect of their operations, from sourcing ingredients to working with manufacturers who share their values. Building a Community Around Refill, Reuse, Revolutionize Plaine Products owes much of its success to a strong sense of community. Early on, Lindsey reached out to influencers and like-minded individuals to spread the word. This grassroots approach, coupled with a commitment to customer education, has helped the brand thrive. “We listen to customer feedback,” she shares. “They’ve guided everything from new products to adjustments in our packaging. It’s a partnership.” The subscription model has also been a game-changer, providing stability while encouraging long-term relationships with customers. Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead Like any entrepreneurial journey, Plaine Products’ path has been filled with challenges. From rusting prototypes to refining their messaging, Lindsey emphasizes the importance of adaptability and learning from mistakes. “You don’t start at perfection,” she says. “You grow, adjust, and keep moving forward.” The company recently hit a major milestone: 700,000 bottles sold, each representing one less plastic bottle in a landfill or the ocean. Looking ahead, Lindsey and Alison aim to expand their product line while staying true to their mission of sustainability and ethical practices. Closing Thoughts Lindsey McCoy’s story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. By addressing a pressing environmental issue with innovation and heart, Plaine Products is not only making a difference but also inspiring others to do the same. So, why not make your personal care routine a little kinder to the planet? Together, we can create a world where sustainability is the norm, not the exception. The Wild Party Podcast celebrates the movers and shakers of the ethical and sustainable business world! Each episode, we throw open the virtual doors to inspiring entrepreneurs in the vegan, clean tech, and eco-friendly spaces. We'll dive deep into their journeys, uncovering the "why" behind their mission-driven businesses.Tune in for passionate discussions about overcoming challenges, innovative marketing strategies, and of course, the power of using business as a force for good. It's time to unleash the wild party for a sustainable future – together!
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The Sustainable Business Spotlight
The Sustainable Business Spotlight with Amy Auble recognizes that some of the most significant shifts we can make in our lives to live more sustainably involve our everyday products. With this in mind, Amy interviewed Lindsey McCoy, co-founder and CEO of Plaine Products , which offers eco-friendly personal care products in reusable bottles. Inspired by her decade of environmental education work in the Bahamas, she created products that are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from harmful chemicals.Many of our everyday products are filled with harmful chemicals and wrapped in single-use plastics, which have an unprecedented impact on the environment. Join us as we take a closer look at how Plaine Products is combating waste in the beauty industry and share valuable advice for both sustainable founders and consumers. Let’s dive in! Sustainable Business Spotlight Podcast This podcast is perfect for sustainable business owners and consumers alike! Some episodes will be curated specifically for sustainable business owners; you will learn how to scale your sustainable business using the success and guidance of other owners, hear tips from people who truly understand what you’re experiencing, and understand how to grow your network and market your brand with sustainability at the forefront. Some episodes are directed more towards the consumers; understanding what makes a brand or business sustainable, learning about the importance of products made to last, and emphasizing why buying local matters!Regardless of which audience you are a part of, this podcast packs a punch and encourages you to evaluate how sustainability can become a more prominent aspect of your business and in your life. Tune in on Tuesdays, where Amy passionately connects strategy and sustainability through solo and guest episodes. Time to shine a spotlight on sustainable businesses!
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Partnering with Salons to Help Buyers Shop Sustainable Hair Care
Plaine Products is proud to be expanding our partnerships with salons to help their customersshop for sustainable hair care . We offer salons both our retail and bulk products so they can sell the products and use them in their back bar, all while ensuring less waste and toxins. As a part of this effort our CEO, Lindsey McCoy will be appearing monthly on theThe Salon Owners Holistic Blueprint podcast. She will be appearing along with Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Already shampoo and conditioner bars.The Salon Owners Holistic Blueprint Podcast This podcast empowers salon owners to create profitable and sustainable businesses while embracing holistic practices. The mission of the host, Jacquelyn Rodriguez, is to help salon owners and beauty professionals create a thriving and profitable business that embodies the principles of clean beauty and sustainability. Kate and Lindsey join monthly to provide a brand perspective. Together, the three of us will provide guidance, resources, and support to salons who want to shop for sustainable hair care. Each month will feature a different topic. We'll offer tips to help you build a business that meets your financial goals & positively impacts the environment and community. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in the beauty industry and create a better future for ourselves and future generations.Shop Sustainable Hair Care Plaine Products offers uniquely sustainable personal care products for retail and refill shops, salons, hospitality, vacation rental, and eco resort locations. Really any business that wants to offer customers plastic free hair and body care. Sustainable personal care comes in retail and bulk containers. Plaine Products takes back and reuses all of our containers to provide a waste-free solution. With aloe as our main ingredient the products are tear-free, safe for kids, and customers with sensitive skin. The bottles and the products are manufactured in the US for Plaine Products. Our entire line is palm oil free and has organic, non-GMO,vegan ingredients to naturally nourish hair and skin. The best part? They are salon-quality products with rave reviews.
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Reuse to Help Stop Single-Use Plastic
RENEWables is a new podcast focused on the energy landscape of today. Everything from emerging renewable energy technologies to sustainability practices to why brands are changing the way they think, RENEWables is a source for current and dynamic conversation. Be sure to subscribe, follow, and like so you don’t miss an episode!Revolutionizing Self-Care: Sustainable Beauty to Help Stop Single-Use Plastic Season 4 of Renewables kicks off with an interview with Lindsey McCoy, CEO and Co-Founder ofPlaine Products . Plaine Products is natural, vegan, and cruelty-free hair and body products in reusable, returnable, refillable aluminum bottles. Founded in 2017 by Lindsey and her sister Alison, they have changed the way the world thinks about all of those plastic bottles filling up our showers! They are working to reduce waste and help stop single-use plastic with their subscription program. This episode shows us that we can still look good while doing good for the environment.Plaine Products is one family's answer to the earth's single-use plastic crisis. Offering a line of toxin-free personal care products on a per-item or subscription basis. They come in aluminum bottles that can be sent back and refilled time after time. The first of its kind and founded in 2017, Plaine Products has started a trend in personal care products that is quickly catching on. Based in Cincinnati, OH, all of the products are vegan, non-GMO, cruelty-free, biodegradable, color-safe, and free of parabens, sulfates and toxins, good for the body and the planet. Plaine Products is proud to be offering an alternative to single-use containers to help stop single-use plastics.Listen to the podcast and learn more about how Plaine Products can help you stop single-use plastic.
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Earth 911 Podcast: Personal Care Circular Products
Plaine Products, CEO Lindsey McCoy was recently featured on the Earth911’s Sustainability in Your Ear podcast to discuss circular products. You can listen to the podcast here and read below for a quick synopsis of what they chatted about. How does a small startup launch a mail-back recycling program to deliver circular products that massive brands struggle to make? Meet innovator Lindsey McCoy, who started Plaine Products with her sister, Alison, in 2017. Today, Plaine Products offers 16 fully circular personal care products, including shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and lotion. These personal care products are made with vegan ingredients and come in aluminum bottles that customers rinse and return for refilling when empty. When a customer runs low, they order a new bottle that arrives before they run out along with a return mail label; after swapping the pump to the new container, the empty is placed in the shipping box to send the battle back to Plaine Products for cleaning, refilling, and use by another customer.Imagine the circular economy, a world in which everything we buy and use is collected, recycled, composted, or passed on for continued use to lower our environmental impact. The vision sounds a long way off, and it may be a long time until everything can be recycled or composted economically. Among companies, Walmart, Kroger, and Burger King are pioneering circularity through Loop, a consortium of consumer packaged goods brands spearheaded by specialty recycler TerraCycle. Loop has not disclosed how much packaging it has prevented from reaching the landfill. To date, Plaine Products has prevented more than 547,000 plastic bottles from being used once and tossed or escaping into nature as pollution. Lindsey also discusses how more than 270 retail stores now offer Plaine Products circular products in refill stations.
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Consciously Clueless Podcast
Small Changes, Lasting Impact: The Story of Plaine Products with CEO Lindsey McCoy We can’t buy our way out of the climate crisis but hey we still need shampoo!I'm incredibly excited to share this week's podcast episode with you! I had an inspiring conversation with Lindsey McCoy, the CEO and founder of Plain Products, an innovative bath and body products company that's changing the way we consume and dispose of our personal care items! In this episode, Lindsey shares her journey from being aconservationist in the Bahamas to starting her own company. Her passion for sustainability was ignited when she saw the devastating effects of plastic waste on marine life, which led her and her sister to create a Netflix-style returnable system for shampoo bottles - and so, Plaine Products was born. We also delve into the complexities of sustainable living and the importance of progress over perfection in our eco-conscious endeavors. Lindsey shares valuable insights from her time in the Bahamas, highlighting the need for collaboration rather than division in tackling environmental issues. Plus, we discuss the challenges of making eco-friendly choices in our daily lives and how small changes can create a lasting impact on our planet. So, if you're looking for motivation and hope in the face of overwhelming environmental concerns, this episode is for you. Join us in this inspiring conversation as we learn from Lindsay's experiences, the mission of Plaine Products, and how we can all play our part in creating a better future for our planet! Listen to the podcast episode here:Podcast Episode More about the Consciously Clueless Podcast The Consciously Clueless podcast with Carly Puch teaches you how to live a healthier lifestyle that makes you and the planet happier. You're here because you want to learn how to live a healthier life, live more sustainably, and take your everyday actions and make them work for you and the planet. Sometimes it might feel like you've got this figured out and other times, you probably feel lost. That's why I'm here. Together, we will learn how to live happier, healthier lives without the need to be perfect and always allow space for a little cluelessness on this journey to living a more conscious life. Here we go!
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Sustainable Packaging Podcast: Is refillable packaging the secret?
Plaine Products, CEO Lindsey McCoy was recently featured on the Sustainable Packaging podcast to discuss reuse as a packaging solution. The host, Cory Conners, uses the podcast to chat with industry leaders about eco friendly packaging options, new products, and how we can each make a difference to help improve packaging sustainability. Listen to Plaine Products CEO, Lindsey McCoy discuss, Is refillable packaging the secret? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sustainable-packaging/id1566653160?i=1000555680886 They chat about: Are refillable products the most sustainable option? Frustrations with single use beauty product packaging The future of sustainable packaging How the circular economy comes into play with packaging Why packaging waste is such a problem Cory Conners Bio I’ve been a packaging professional for my entire adult life. Right out of high school, I started making boxes at a Weyerhaeuser plant in Oregon. I paid my way through college with corrugated production! That early experience prepared me for the next 19 years at Landsberg ORORA , and I now guide clients through the complete design and packaging process. I truly enjoy my work, and am grateful to be a part of such an excellent company.
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The Indisposable Podcast: Stopping Single-Use in the Shower
Plaine Products CEO Lindsey McCoy was recently featured on The Indisposable Podcast™ - Celebrating solutions to plastic pollution and featuring heroes of the movement. Tune in for an episode in the series for The Reusies™ as host Matt Prindiville sits down with Lindsey McCoy, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaine Products – the 2021 Fan Favorite Reuse Company award winner at the National Reuse Awards. Matt and Lindsey discuss how Plaine Products is guiding reuse solutions for bath, beauty and beyond. Plaine Products delivers its personal care and beauty products directly to consumers in reusable aluminum containers, along with a prepaid mailer to return old bottles for washing and refilling. Learn how Plaine Products came about as the first beauty company to employ a reusable packaging business model, and how the company is leading others to do the same. The Indisposable podcast is hosted byUpstream , a nonprofit working on real-world practical solutions to plastic pollution and today’s throw-away culture.Have a listen: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify
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