Do environmental and business sustainability go hand in hand? w/ John Engelander - EP172

<p>Planet Earth Cleaning Co. and Ecobin founder John Engelander proposes that environmental and business sustainability can go hand-in-hand. Show host Gene Tunny asks John about the benefits and costs of businesses adopting more environmentally-friendly practices. </p><p>Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at <a href="mailto:contact@economicsexplored.com">contact@economicsexplored.com</a> or sending a voice message via <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored">https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored</a>. </p><h3>What we discuss with John Engelander, founder of Planet Earth Cleaning Co. and Ecobin</h3><ul><li>John’s epiphany that led to the birth of the Planet Earth Cleaning Company [4:15]</li><li>What are the costs and benefits of adopting environmentally friendly business practices? [8:00]</li><li>“It’s not an investment if it is destroying the planet” discussion, in which Gene mentions how economics has been trying to account for environmental impacts [20:38]</li><li>Do we have enough time to avoid a climate/environmental crisis? [25:50]</li><li>John asks Gene if we need to own cars? [33:54]</li><li>John’s final thoughts on the importance of being a conscious consumer [44:29]</li></ul><h3>About this episode’s guest: John Engelander</h3><p>A true force of nature, CEO & Founder John was green way before it was cool. It was his belief in profit with a purpose that led him to start The Planet Earth Cleaning Company circa 1994, and he has been inspiring people and companies to be greener and better for the planet ever since.</p><p>In 2007, John completed his certificate in Sustainability Advocacy at Swinburne University.  He believes, “when you look after the planet, you look after yourself”.   When we influence others to take responsible actions there is a ripple effect.  And that’s part of doing good by being good.</p><p>Today, John works with people that are looking for a healthier alternative & genuinely cares about making a difference to the planet, wh