Dig Deep Podcast
Dig Deep Podcast
Podcast Description
In this episode, I chat with Ethan Alali, CEO and founder of ReallyRecycle.com, about the importance of local circularity and how his early experiences led to the creation of Automedi and ReallyRecycle. Ethan explains the common mistakes councils make with recycling and highlights everyday plastics—like certain packaging and mixed materials—that often get overlooked.
Ethan also challenges the idea that recycling isn’t financially rewarding for businesses, sharing real incentives and giving shout-outs to others doing great work in the field.
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The podcast focuses on local circularity, recycling challenges specifically related to UK councils, and innovative solutions in waste management, with episodes discussing the effectiveness of recycling systems, common pitfalls faced by councils, and insights from pioneers like Ethar Alali on transforming waste into valuable products.
In this episode, I chat with Ethan Alali, CEO and founder of ReallyRecycle.com, about the importance of local circularity and how his early experiences led to the creation of Automedi and ReallyRecycle. Ethan explains the common mistakes councils make with recycling and highlights everyday plastics—like certain packaging and mixed materials—that often get overlooked.
Ethan also challenges the idea that recycling isn’t financially rewarding for businesses, sharing real incentives and giving shout-outs to others doing great work in the field.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:29 – Ethar and his work
06:20 – What is helical economy
09:50 – Local circularity
19:47 – Is recycling monetarily beneficial?
20:43 – Ethar early life experiences
24:50 – Ineffectiveness of activism groups
28:55 – Mistakes by UK councils
34:00 – What can UK councils recycle?
39:01 – Precious Plastic and Brothers Make
41:10 – How can large businesses recycle better?
43:40 – Plan of action for young entrepreneurs
49:40 – Why was Ethar scared?
52:18 – Is ignorance really a bliss?
54:50 – Outro
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NEW PODCAST!
In our 1st episode, I chat with Ethar Alali, CEO and founder of ReallyRecycle.com, about the importance of local circularity and how his early experiences led to the creation of Automedi and ReallyRecycle. Ethar explains the common mistakes councils make with recycling and highlights everyday plastics—like certain packaging and mixed materials—that often get overlooked.
We dive into how Automedi’s ‘Nano’ machines transform these plastics into useful products, especially care equipment for the health industry.
Ethar also challenges the idea that recycling isn’t financially rewarding for businesses, sharing real incentives and giving shout-outs to others doing great work in the field.For global companies in pharma or hospitality, Ethar offers three ways to partner with ReallyRecycle.com, including on-site recycling solutions and community projects. He also shares why he calls himself an “Involuntary Activist” and stresses the urgent need for everyone to take sustainability seriously, reminding us that our future depends on it.
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Follow Ethar Alali Here:
Tiktok: / @circularityboss
LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethar-alali/
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About Vishal MishraVishal Mishra is an Entrepreneur that explains his expertise in Business, Strategy and Relationship Building. He has extensive experience working with global corporates as well as small and medium size businesses.
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