IMPACT Podcast - Jeremy Lang

<p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Jeremy is Founder/VP of Sustainability at Pela (PEEL-AH), Material Scientist and Environmental Consultant.</strong></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Key Focus: Working to eliminate 10 Billion pounds of waste from the global waste stream while continuing to research and develop the most innovative products to create a waste- free future</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Jeremy believes creating businesses as a force of good to leave the world better than we found it. While climbing society’s corporate ladder as an environmental consultant he felt the urge to live his own dreams so he started Open Mind Developments Corporation in 2007 to look at problems with an open mind for a different view, and solve them.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><br aria-hidden="true" /> <br aria-hidden="true" /></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Seeing plastic litter on a beach inspired Jeremy to create the world’s first compostable phone case and Pela in 2011, to help solve the plastic waste problem. Pela recently created Lomi, a Smart Waste Appliance to help solve the food waste and plastic problem and is now creating a waste innovation category with a goal of eliminating 10 billions pounds of waste on their mission to create a waste free future.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><br aria-hidden="true" /> <br aria-hidden="true" /></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Jeremy’s experience with self awareness, personal growth, going from zero to 1, going from employee to entrepreneur, the power of trust and a team, and the emotional side of business on his journey helps provide a guide for those who are ready to take action on their dreams, create their own personal legend and make the world a better place to be.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal" aria-hidden="true"> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">This episode is sponsored by:  </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Surfrider Foundation : D</strong>edicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.<strong>  </strong><a href= "http://