Soil, Soul, and Systems Change: A Conversation with Sammy Davies

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Sammy Davies about sustainability, systems change, and the intersection of ecological advocacy and brand strategy.

Sammy Davies, Director of Sustainability & Brand at EcoSafe Zero Waste, is a regenerative leader who bridges the gap between high-level brand strategy and deep ecological advocacy. With over a decade of experience in cleantech, she brings a "systems change" mindset to the heart of the circular economy. What if the secret to fixing our broken industrial systems isn't found in a boardroom, but in the ancient wisdom of the earth? We explore how a background in herbalism and ancestral medicine can fundamentally reshape our approach to environmental leadership and personal connection. Modern waste management is full of promises, but how much of it is actually working? We take a closer look at the innovative tools driving real diversion and the specific household items that are quietly revolutionizing how we handle our daily footprint. The journey toward zero waste is rarely a straight line. We dive into the uncomfortable truths regarding the "green" products we rely on and why true transformation requires us to fall in love with the very systems we often overlook. Join host Ved Krishna as he learns from inspiring guests and experts in the industry of…

People in this episode

Host: Ved Krishna

Guest: Sammy Davies

Topics covered

• sustainability
• circular economy
• waste management
• environmental leadership
• systems change

Keywords

• sustainability
• circular economy
• zero waste
• waste management
• environmental leadership
• herbalism
• composting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EcoSafe Zero Waste, Pakka

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