What do 862 million plastic straws have to do with driveways?
When Johnny Pearce saw plastic waste building up along the beaches near his home, he couldnât shake the feelingâespecially as a dadâof wanting to set a better example.
He already had a successful business. But what if that business could be part of the solution? In this episode, we talk to Johnny, co-founder of Oltco, the company behind Recycle Boundâthe worldâs first driveway solution made using recycled plastic waste.
What started as a personal mission to become a better role model became a ground-breaking innovation in sustainable construction. Just one standard driveway using Recycle Bound repurposes the equivalent of 150,000 plastic straws.
Thatâs over 50 yearsâ worth of plastic bottle recycling from a single household!
Hereâs what youâll hear:
âď¸How multiple tests and persistence finally paved the way for Recycle Bound â Oltcoâs most durable system ever
âď¸How Oltco is dealing with ocean waste head-on
âď¸Why more businesses are going greenâand what that means for the future If you care about eco-friendly construction, smart business moves, and real-world innovation, donât miss this conversation.
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