#325: Solving The Global Waste Crisis With Joel Michael

What if the key to solving the world’s biggest problems, including poverty, climate change, and waste, was hidden in the trash we throw away every day? This week on ‘Unscripted With Spencer Lodge’, we’re joined by Joel Michael, a pioneer in circularity and sustainability. Joel is on a mission to prove that waste isn’t just something to get rid of but a powerful resource that can transform economies, empower communities, and protect the planet. From developing carbon offset projects to tackling decarbonisation, reforestation, and green mobility, Joel is at the forefront of global climate solutions. 01:11 – Joel’s background and mission 03:40 – What is circularity? 05:39 – Addressing global waste and climate inequality 09:26 – The farmer debt crisis 21:05 – Creating a true circular economy 27:51 – Incentivising responsible waste management 31:18 – Opportunities in climate entrepreneurship 43:00 – The one billion farmers mission 55:45 – What is greenwashing? Show Sponsor: Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp. https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/  Follow Joel Michael on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mic_joel/?hl=en https://www.joeljmichael.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeljmichael/?originalSubdomain=ae https://x.com/mic_joel