Plastic Pollution, Sustainable Business, and Saving Our Oceans with Tim Silverwood

By now, you probably know that I firmly believe we need to use business to change the world. So, I was very excited to chat with a leader in the environmental movement who also feels the same way, Tim Silverwood. Tim is a trailblazer in the fight against plastic pollution, known for co-founding the powerful eco-movement Take 3 For The Sea. But that’s not all — he’s also the founder of the Ocean Impact Organisation, a group dedicated to working with innovative startups creating transformative solutions for ocean health. In this episode he shares: How Take 3 For The Sea started His proudest moments with Take 3 For The Sea Advice to those wanting to start nonprofits What Ocean Impact Organisation does and why it’s so important Why he believes in supporting startups and innovation to drive sustainable change Some examples of innovative solutions for ocean health Why he loves the change from campaigner to startup supporter The ultimate aim of Ocean Impact Organisation His personal heroes and inspirations Key Quotes “I do think strongly that business needs to be the source of solutions for a more prosperous and balanced future.” “Sustainability just can’t keep being seen as a cost or a compromise.” “We live on planet ocean not planet earth.” More about Tim Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timsilverwood/?hl=en The Ocean Impact Organisation website is here: https://www.ocean-impact.org/ You can get involved with the podcast online Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/green Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen/ You can follow me on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/ For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/