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Conscious Design Podcast™

Conscious Design Podcast™

De: Ian Peterman
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Sustainability should support people, our planet, and be profitable. Ian Peterman, leading expert in Conscious Design, legacy branding, and product development, shares his personal experience as well as interviews forward thinkers, designers, and entrepreneurs on how to make a better world through conscious design. Join us for weekly episodes packed with unique perspectives and innovative ideas.Ian Peterman Arte
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  • Can Rice Hulls Really Build a House? (Yes, And It’s Genius)

    Can Rice Hulls Really Build a House? (Yes, And It’s Genius)
    Jul 26 2025
    Discover how Modern Mill is transforming the future of building materials with ACRE, a stunning, low-maintenance, sustainable alternative to wood.CEO Chris Guimond joins host Ian Peterman on the Conscious Design Podcast to reveal how upcycled rice hulls are helping create hurricane- and fire-resistant materials that outperform traditional wood in durability, ease of use, and sustainability.If you're a homeowner, builder, architect, or sustainability advocate, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.💡 What You’ll Learn:● Why old-growth wood isn’t a sustainable option anymore● How ACRE performs better than cedar or PVC in extreme climates● The surprising role of rice hulls in creating eco-friendly siding● How ACRE’s biophilic design improves wellness and aesthetics● Where ACRE is being used, from hospitals to million-dollar coastal homes⏩ Jump to your favorite parts: 00:00 - Guest Intro 00:37 - The Origin of ACRE by Modern Mill 01:07 - The Importance of Sustainable Building Materials 02:08 - Why ACRE Beats Traditional Wood and Composites 07:47 - Performance and Installation of ACRE15:23 - Sustainable and Easy-to-Maintain: ACRE’s Benefi ts 22:34 - The High Cost of Home Maintenance 23:58 - Psychological Perks and Biophilic Benefi ts of ACRE 27:13 - ACRE in Medical and Senior Care Facilities 29:10 - ACRE's Versatility in Interior Applications 36:08 - Sustainability and Longevity of ACRE 41:22 - ACRE's Fire and Hurricane CredentialsAbout Chris Guimond & Modern MillChris Guimond is the CEO of Modern Mill, a sustainable building materials company creating eco-friendly wood alternatives from upcycled rice hulls.Modern Mill’s flagship product, ACRE, offers a no-compromise alternative to traditional wood. It is durable, beautiful, low-maintenance, and fully recyclable. Made in the USA, ACRE is reimagining how sustainable design meets performance.🔗 Connect with Chris Guimond & Modern Mill: Website: https://modern-mill.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mill/posts/?feedView=all Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modern.mill/Twitter: https://x.com/ModernMillAcreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Modern-MillGet the “Conscious Design” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNMN9BT Learn more: https://www.consciousdesignhaus.com/Want to turn visionary ideas into market-ready, sustainable products? 👉 https://www.petermanfirm.com/🤝 Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdesignhaus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@consciousdesign LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-designhaus/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/CDesignHausWe help creative entrepreneurs integrate social & environmental responsibility into their brand’s DNA through #ConsciousDesign.💬 What do you think about using sustainable alternatives like ACRE? Let us know below.🔔 Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe & share to support conscious innovation!
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    46 m
  • The Future of Makeup: Zero Waste, Refillable, and Circular

    The Future of Makeup: Zero Waste, Refillable, and Circular
    Jul 11 2025

    Your Makeup Might Be Hurting the Planet. Here’s How One Brand Is Fixing It.The beauty industry creates billions of pieces of waste every year, most of which never get recycled. But what if your makeup could be completely zero waste, refillable, and designed to last for decades?


    In this episode, host Ian Peterman sits down with Chris Tarling, founder of Izzy Zero Waste Beauty, to reveal how his brand is building the world’s first truly closed-loop, sustainable beauty line. Every mascara, lip product, and skincare jar is returned, sterilized, and reused instead of ending up in the trash.


    💡 What You’ll Learn:

    • How Izzy Zero Waste Beauty is transforming the eco-friendly makeup industry

    • The truth about why most “recyclable” beauty packaging still harms the planet

    • The surprising connection between dental tech and refillable cosmetics

    • How closed-loop systems are reshaping sustainable beauty

    • Tips to reduce waste in your beauty routine without sacrificing performance


    Jump to your favorite parts:

    00:00 - Guest Intro

    00:36 - The Origin Story of Izzy

    02:00 - Reusability and Design in Sustainable Cosmetics

    04:57 - Closed Loop System and COVID Launch

    07:04 - User Experience and Subscription Model

    08:35 - Recycling and Reusability Process

    14:19 - Expanding Product Lines and Skincare Innovations

    19:04 - Global Expansion and Supply Chain Strategy

    22:08 - Designing with Purpose: Carbon and Storytelling

    23:37 - Challenges in Marketing Sustainable Products

    24:44 - Importance of Product Performance

    27:30 - Focusing on Wholesale Partnerships

    29:39 - Collaborations and the Startup Journey

    35:45 - The Future of Sustainable Practices


    About Chris Tarling & Izzy Zero Waste Beauty

    Chris Tarling is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and environmentalist dedicated to disrupting the beauty industry with sustainable, circular economy solutions.


    Izzy Beauty Inc a global beauty brand centered around close loop performance beauty. Live Beautifully, Waste Less. Award-winning and patented, Izzy Beauty offers customers a life changing performance in makeup, with forever-changing waste free packaging experience


    Connect with Chris Tarling & Izzy Zero Waste Beauty:

    Website: www.yourizzy.com

    LinkedIn (Chris): https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tarling-92722317/

    LinkedIn (Izzy Zero Waste Beauty): https://www.linkedin.com/company/izzy-zero-waste-beauty/

    Instagram (Shelli): https://www.instagram.com/shellibrunswick/

    Instagram (Izzy Zero Waste Beauty): https://www.instagram.com/izzyzerowastebeauty/


    Want to turn visionary ideas into market-ready, sustainable products? 👉 https://www.petermanfirm.com/


    🤝 Let’s Connect:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdesignhaus/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@consciousdesign

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-designhaus/

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/CDesignHaus


    We help creative entrepreneurs integrate social & environmental responsibility into their brand’s DNA through #ConsciousDesign.


    💬 Would you switch to zero waste makeup? Why or why not? Tell us below!


    🔔 Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe & share to support conscious innovation!
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  • The Future of Sunscreen: Clean, Mineral, and Award-Winning

    The Future of Sunscreen: Clean, Mineral, and Award-Winning
    Jul 3 2025

    Couldn’t find a safe sunscreen during pregnancy? That’s how Mama Sol was born, an award-winning, sustainable skincare brand changing the way people think about SPF. Discover how Arielle Moody, a beauty industry veteran, co-founded Mama Sol to create pregnancy-safe, non-toxic, luxurious sunscreen that people actually love to wear.


    In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, Arielle joins host Ian Peterman to share how Mama Sol's mineral sunscreen became a spa favorite, won top beauty awards, and is helping people protect their skin without compromising on health, beauty, or the planet.


    ⏩ Jump to your favorite parts:

    00:00 - Guest Intro

    00:19 - Meet Arielle Moody: CEO and Co-founder of Mama Sol

    00:33 - The Origin Story of Mama Sol

    01:56 - Challenges and Innovations in Sunscreen Formulation

    08:21 - The Benefits of Mineral Sunscreen

    16:59 - Expanding the Product Line and Future Plans

    21:14 - The Journey of Building Mama Sol

    26:46 - Conclusion and Special Offer


    👉 Shop Mama Sol: https://shopmamasol.com

    Use code ConsciousMama15 for 15% off.


    About Arielle Moody & Mama Sol

    While pregnant with her first child, Arielle Moody was shocked by the number of toxic ingredients in everyday products, especially sunscreen. Frustrated by natural options that felt greasy, left a white cast, or smelled unpleasant, she set out to create something better.


    With years of beauty industry experience at brands like Smashbox, Dr. Perricone, and Skinn Cosmetics, Arielle co-founded Mama Sol, a 100% mineral luxury suncare brand created to make SPF safe, gentle, and enjoyable for everyone, including pregnant and nursing moms.


    Mama Sol’s silicone-free, multi-tasking formulas glide on clear, nourish the skin, and come in sustainable packaging, turning sun care into a daily ritual you’ll love.


    🔗 Connect with Arielle Moody & Mama Sol:

    Website: https://shopmamasol.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shopmamasol

    LinkedIn (Arielle): https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-moody-2325a422/

    LinkedIn (Mama Sol): https://www.linkedin.com/company/mama-sol/

    Instagram (Arielle): https://www.instagram.com/ariellesilbermoody/

    Instagram (Mama Sol): https://www.instagram.com/shopmamasol/

    Facebook (Mama Sol): https://www.facebook.com/shopmamasol/


    Get the “Conscious Design” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNMN9BT

    Learn more: https://www.consciousdesignhaus.com/


    Want to turn visionary ideas into market-ready, sustainable products?

    👉 https://www.petermanfirm.com/



    🤝 Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdesignhaus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@consciousdesign LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-designhaus/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/CDesignHaus


    We help creative entrepreneurs integrate social & environmental responsibility into their brand’s DNA through #ConsciousDesign.


    💬 What’s your biggest sunscreen pet peeve: greasy, white cast, or forgetting to apply it? 😂 Drop a comment below!


    🔔 Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe & share to support conscious innovation!
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