Glad Tidings: The Climate Cleanup Podcast

In this episode of Glad Tidings, Ben walks through the Climate Prize Draw. What it is, how it works and why we believe it will speed up the clean up of our atmosphere. We explain the new impact based season format, how the £10,000 prize unlocks and how entries work for both members and newcomers. Every entry helps fund verified climate cleanup. The more people who join in, the faster we make progr...

Ben meets Richard West, co-founder of Meaningful Planet, the UK mobile network turning everyday phone bills into positive impact. Ten percent of every bill goes directly to UK Wildlife Trusts, supporting nature restoration projects across the country. They chat about how Meaningful Planet keeps customers connected on the fastest network while restoring local wildlife, what it takes to balance prof...

This week Ben shares a whale-sized milestone - 55,903kg of greenhouse gas cleaned up! Plus three new Glad Savings from circular and sustainable brands, and a special offer: 1,000 free memberships for B Corp employees. Join the movement. Stay glad.

This week on Glad Tidings:Ben sits down with Victoria Coe, founder and CEO of KinKind - the UK’s zero-plastic, zero-water beauty brand that’s redefining what “clean beauty” really means. They talk about Victoria's journey from big corporate life to building a purpose-driven brand, how KinKind makes high-performance shampoo and conditioner bars that actually work and why business needs to lead...

It’s been a big few months for Glad. In this episode, Ben shares how far we’ve come – from funding nearly 8,000 kg of climate cleanup to welcoming new brand partners, launching our Partner Charter, and winning Best Social Impact Startup. Catch up on the highlights, see what’s next for Season 4, and find out how you can be part of the growing Glad community cleaning up the atmosphere - one season a...

In this week’s episode of Glad Tidings , Ben takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the sooty black world of biochar. We explore:⚡ How biochar is made through pyrolysis (a process a lot more like cooking than burning)🌱 Why it locks away carbon for centuries instead of letting it return to the atmosphere🚜 The extra benefits for farmers, from healthier soils to better water retention and nutrient st...

Most people want to act on climate change – but never do. Why is there such a big gap between intention and action? In this episode of Glad Tidings, Ben explores the idea of the “silent majority” and why savings might just be the secret carrot that unlocks real climate action. Plus, discover this week’s new Glad partner offer to help you save money while saving the planet. Full Transcript You can...

This week on Glad Tidings, Ben dives into savings value - how much you can save as a Glad member, how we calculate it, and why it’s rising so quickly. We also welcome new brand partners: Pact Coffee (with a free cafetière worth £26.95 on subscription) and Gandys (12% off travel-inspired gear, funding education projects worldwide).And finally, a totaliser update - the Glad community has now funded...

This week, Ben shares why Glad needs to grow from a small player to a major buyer in the carbon removal market - and how just 5,000 corporate members could get us there. He also explains the challenge of finding the right “Goldilocks” providers: not too big, not too small, but just right to help us deliver lasting climate impact. Full Transcript You can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We’re back with another update on Glad’s progress as a community cleaning up the atmosphere. In this episode, Ben shares insights from our recent sentiment research - what people love about Glad, the questions they’re asking, and how we’re responding. You’ll hear: Why we focus on removals, and how they differ from offsets Honest reflections on how we measure and communicate our climate impact A we...

In this week’s Glad Tidings, Ben gets hands on with Glad's first trophy - Best Social Impact Startup 2025 at the Startup Innovation Awards. A proud moment for the whole community! Ben also takes us behind the scenes of the brand partner evaluation process. He explains why some big names like BrewDog and Dryrobe aren’t joining the platform just yet, and highlights the importance of savings that...

Episode Summary This week on Glad Tidings, Ben shares the exciting news that we won an award! And talks through how we need your help to unlock more savings for the Glad Community from a growing list of brands who want to work with us. How You Can Help Fix Climate Change Become a Member Visit our website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and join the Glad Climate Saver Card club for just £5 per mont...

Episode Summary This week on Glad Tidings, Ben goes solo and outdoors to mark a big milestone: the Glad Totaliser just passed 50,000kg of greenhouse gases removed from the atmosphere. We talk about why that matters, what the Climate Saver Card actually is (and how it works), and the latest planet-friendly brands joining the platform – including VO and KinKind. Plus, news of our shortlisting for th...

Episode Summary In this episode we remind ourselves and our listeners why we make the Glad Tidings podcast. We share an update on what we learnt having run and completed season one of the Glad Club and we introduce our new, exciting, Glad Saver Card - the membership club that unlocks great savings from planet friendly brands while also doing your part to help save the planet. ⁠⁠⁠ How You Can Help...

Episode Summary In this episode, we wrap season one 🥳 We reveal how much measurable, permanent climate impact our members will have thanks to taking part in the season. We recap on why we work in seasons and how each one supports a range of greenhouse gas removal activity. And we discuss why we believe visualising progress in seasons will help inspire millions of people to play their part in tack...

Episode Summary In this episode, we go deep into the thinking behind our Impact Badges - explaining how they help members of our Climate Cleanup Club show the world how much impact they're having by being part of the club. We also have a great update on the season 1 totalizer and the impact our members are collectively having. NB We had some technical challenges while recording this episode, s...

Episode Summary In this episode, we introduce our new membership option for businesses , explaining how businesses that want to stand out by standing up for the planet can join our Climate Cleanup Club and do good and look good. We also explain how we think many sustainability experts are thinking about carbon removal in the wrong way. Chapters 00:00 - Preview of whats in the show + Member feedbac...

Episode Summary In this episode, we tackle a big question that’s been coming up in our research calls:  Should Glad be a charity?   We share the reasons we originally considered becoming a nonprofit, why we ultimately decided to stay a for-profit organisation, and how this decision ties directly to maximising our impact on climate change. We also introduce our new  membership model , highlighting...

Episode Summary In this episode, we celebrate the Glad community’s achievements and share exciting news about our latest impact milestone. We also discuss how we’re growing internationally and introduce Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) - a natural process that we can accelerate to help capture carbon from our atmosphere. Finally we share lessons we've learnt through product research, including:...

Summary In this conversation, James and Ben (Glad's founders) share the latest updates for the Glad Community as they enter 2025. They explore strategies for proving consumer demand, the launch of a new website, and the introduction of a seasons concept for climate cleanup projects. They also address the challenges of bootstrapping their startup and the need for revenue, while contrasting their ap...

In this conversation, Ben and James reflect on their journey throughout 2024, discussing the various milestones, challenges, and learnings they encountered while working on their climate-focused startup, Glad. They cover the evolution of their ideas, the importance of community engagement, and the pivots they made in response to market needs. The discussion highlights their commitment to sustainab...

Summary In this inaugural episode of Glad Tidings, co-founder Ben Wynn introduces the mission of Glad Climate, emphasizing the importance of optimism and community in addressing climate change. He discusses the need for clear communication about climate issues and outlines a two-pronged approach to tackling climate change: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing existing gases from the atmo...