The Sustainable Jungle Podcast is a mission driven show, focusing on solutions for the world’s sustainability challenges. Host, Joy McConnochie talks with some of the most interesting and inspiring consumer brands who are innovating and leading their respective industries.
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Lindsey McCoy is the co-founder of Plaine Products, a pioneering zero-waste personal care brand born from a desire to tackle plastic pollution. After witnessing firsthand the impact of plastic waste while living in the Bahamas, Lindsey and her sister launched a line of refillable aluminum bottles to replace single-use packaging in the bathroom.
In this episode of the Sustainable Jungle Podcast, Joy speaks with Lindsey about the origins of Plaine Products, the evolution of the refill model, and how the brand earned our Top Rated badge through exceptional sustainability practices.
You’ll hear about:
🌴 Lindsey’s personal journey from nonprofit work to sustainable beauty
♻️ How Plaine Products’ refill system works and why aluminum was the material of choice
🏆 Key insights from our brand rating process
💡 Challenges and wins of building a mission-led brand
🌍 What the future of zero-waste beauty might look like
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-kq0YaVMyOU
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