Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the explorers, nature lovers, and innovative entrepreneurs who make it easier for us all to access and enjoy the great outdoors. In this episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Richard Peter and Erica Pugh, the dynamic co-founders of CompoCloset—a company on a mission to revolutionize off-grid sanitation.
Richard and Erica share the unconventional journey that took them from careers in finance and wine marketing to developing innovative composting toilets designed for van-lifers, RV enthusiasts, boaters, and anyone who dreams of spending more time off-grid without sacrificing comfort or cleanliness.
Together, they unpack the challenges (and joys) of launching a startup in a “dicey” space, why convenient and sustainable toilets are a game-changer for outdoor adventurers, and how CompoCloset is helping people stay off-grid longer with cleaner, more innovative solutions.
DISCUSSION
1. Introduction and Guest Welcome
2. Hosts and Guests’ Locations and Backgrounds
3. Origin of CompoCloset
4. Personal Experiences and Motivation
5. CompoCloset's Brand and Mission
6. Practical Problems with Off-Grid Toilets
7. Composting Toilets 101
8. Product Design and Development
9. Marketing Strategy and Target Audiences
10. Environmental and Practical Impact
11. Ongoing Research and Global Context
12. Market Challenges and Customer Perceptions
13. Product Demonstration Video and Website Tour
14. Customer Stories and Community
15. Broader Impacts and Aha Moments
16. How to Connect and Learn More
LEARN MORE
To learn more about CompoCloset, visit their website at https://CompoCloset.com and on these social sites:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompoCloset/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compocloset
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CompoCloset
MORE RESOURCES
Pipe Dreams by Chelsea Wald: https://chelseawald.com/
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KEYWORDS
CompoCloset, Composting Toilet, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series
#CompoCloset #CompostingToilet #JustGo #GoFurther #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview
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