Paul Corvino sits down with Lauren Gropper, CEO and Founder or Repurpose:
Lauren Gropper Biography:
Lauren Gropper is the founder and CEO of Repurpose, the leader in compostable household goods. An eco-entrepreneur and green architecture pioneer, Lauren began her career in sustainable design. Her early success led to a surprising career in Hollywood, working as a consultant to the industry with customers like Discovery Networks. Confronted with the waste generated by craft services, Lauren had an aha moment on-set. She founded Repurpose to extend the disposable lifespan of single-use products and reduce waste. Today, Lauren leads Repurpose on its quest to change the world one low-impact cup, plate and fork at a time.
Repurpose Company Biography:
Repurpose is a mom-founded business with a mission to make the Earth a better place, now and for the future. Repurpose was the first brand to launch compostable tableware at retail in the U.S, making it mainstream and accessible to people everywhere. Since 2010, Repurpose has offered consumers plant-based, non-toxic alternatives for single-use products for eco-living made easy, replacing over 727 million pieces of plastic in the process.
Today, Repurpose is sold at 20,000 national retailers, including Costco, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Target and offers plastic-free household goods alternatives, like tree-free bamboo paper towels, BPA-free stemless wine cups, and compostable plates, bowls, and cutlery that offer sustainability without sacrificing convenience, affordability, or durability.