Thibault Lamarque, founder of CASTALIE, launched La Relève, a podcast that gives a voice to the actors and actresses of change.
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Circular economy and entrepreneurship at the heart of the La Relève podcast
In 2011, Thibault started his own company to provide access to high-quality water that is good forpeople and the planet. Deeply committed toenvironmental issues, zero plastic, andthe circular economy, he built CASTALIE strong values. Giving a voice to the women and men who are taking action today to build a cleaner, greener, and more virtuous world tomorrow was therefore a natural choice.
In La Relève, Thibault shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs, adventurers, committed athletes... In short, on those who have decided to take action, to work towards ecological transition and a sustainable, humane economy. Speaking to Thibault, these men and women candidly share their journeys, their stories, their difficulties, and their successes.
He tells their story and their plans in La Relève!
Every two weeks, meet someone who is driving change. A dozen episodes are already online!
Simon Bernard, the adventurous entrepreneur
A merchant navy officer, the young inventor Simon Bernard, co-founder of Plastic Odyssey, has made it his mission to turn off the plastic tap at source by promoting recycling. He is about to set off on a three-year round-the-world trip aboard the Plastic Odyssey, loaded with a low-tech, open-source arsenal to easily transform plastic waste into everyday objects or fuel.
I listen to Simon Bernard on La Relève.
Aymeric Grange, ecology with a boost
Ecology can be fun and colorful! At least, that's whatAymeric Grange, co-founder of 900.care, which offers a range of healthy bathroom products free of disposable plastic. His method: dehydrated refills, delivered by mail, which consumers simply mix with tap water to make toothpaste, soap, or shower gel. Thanks to its lively and fun communication strategy, the fledgling company was able to launch its business in 2020, building on a base of 10,000 beta testersand raising record sums (over half a million euros!) on crowdfunding platforms.
I listen to Aymeric Grange on La Relève.
Coline Debayle, energy in the service of the climate emergency
Raising €1 billion to combat greenhouse gas emissions is the goal of Time for the Planet, a mission-driven company that aims to finance 100 innovative businesses. After a sudden realization of the climate emergency, young entrepreneur Coline Debayle, co-founder ofArts Tips, a start-up that sends out newsletters packed with anecdotes about art and culture, as well as music and science, decided to join the Time for the Planet adventure in 2020. She tells us about their highly innovative mission and the first projects selected, which will be launched in the coming months.
I listen to Coline Debayle on La Relève.
Flora Ghebali, activist entrepreneurship
How can we equip businesses withinnovative tools and responsible methods to accelerate change and increase impact? This is the ambitious goal that Flora Ghebali is attempting to achieve. Flora Ghebali, founder of Coalitions, a social innovation agency. At 27, the young entrepreneur already has a CV as long as your arm! Noticing a divide between the baby boomer generation and the digital generation, she took up writing and published her first book, Ma génération va changer le monde (My Generation Will Change the World) , with Éditions de l'Aube in April 2021.
I listen to Flora Ghebali in La Relève
Pierre-Emmanuel Saint-Esprit, putting an end to electronic waste
Every year, 54 million tons of electronic waste are produced, and it is estimated that this figure could exceed 74 million in the coming years. However, once they reach the end of their useful life, these items lie dormant in our closets or end up in the trash. This is the thorny problem that Pierre-Emmanuel Saint-Esprit, co-founder of ZACK, a company that collects obsolete electrical and electronic products to resell, donate, or recycle them in France. The young entrepreneur approaches this subject from all angles: industrial, civic, and even political, with the launchof a charter of commitment to the circular economy for presidential candidates. A technical and highly professional discussion on launching a business today.
I listen to Pierre-Emmanuel Saint-Esprit in La Relève
Léa Got, rethinking packaging
One billion parcels are sent each year in France, representing tons of cardboard and plastic that go straight to recycling. To combat this avalanche of waste, Léa Got co-founded the company Hipli , which offers brands a package that can be reused 100 times and which consumers can return, folded, by post. A sailing enthusiast, the young entrepreneur set up her business in Le Havre, her native land and sea.
I listen to Léa Got in La Relève
Matthieu Witvoet, modern-day adventurer
Modern-day adventurer, Matthieu Witvoet, 27, has been putting his energy into ecology, the fight against pollution, and the development ofthe circular economy by taking on major sporting challenges. In 2017, he and his cousin Quentin cycled around the world to learn about existing best practices in plastic recycling. Since then, he has joined Circul'R, a project that brings together entrepreneurs who are building bridges to promote the circular economy.
I listen to Matthieu Witvoet in La Relève
Charlotte Cadé, the eco-friendly flea market 2.0
Charlotte Cadé: At 34 years old, Charlotte Cadé, founder of Selency, has revolutionized the sale of vintage furniture and accessories by creating an interface between consumers looking for stylish second-hand decor and antique dealers. The company, which now has 50 employees, has taken an eco-responsible turn and is stepping up its internal and external actions to reduce its carbon footprint and finance environmental projects.
I listen to Charlotte Cadé in La Relève
Maud Caillaux, the credit card as a lever for ecological action
Maud Caillaux: Luxury homes in Paris, banking in New York... Maud Caillaux had time, during several internships in these major industries, to become aware of the ecological emergency. Together with her partners, the young entrepreneur founded Green-Got, a new generation green bank that will soon allow its customers to have checking and savings accounts and to finance green projects rather than fossil fuels.
I listen to Maud Caillaux in La Relève
And soon...
A navigator, an extreme explorer, the president of an NGO committed to protecting the oceans... In short, a whole host of men and women who have made ecology their cause!
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