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Emma Kalakay, Founder of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Emma Kalakay, Founder of BYOC Co. in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This week:

  • Community givebacks of all shapes and sizes
  • Lauren Singer’s Package Free Shop in New York
  • The early days of BYOC and how it all started
  • Initial inventory
  • Pricing with refill vs. solid products
  • Transitioning from a pop up model to brick & mortar
  • Shipping costs
  • Marketing and social media
  • The role of the business owner
  • Becoming a hub of knowledge for your community
  • Extended Producer Reliability Program (via Packaging Dive)


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Find more with Jessica & Andrea on Episode 24 of the Capitalism for Good podcast project (Apple | Spotify)


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