In this episode, Ian Peterman chats with Taylor DuBose, the innovative founder of Sustainable Utilization System LLC (SUS). They explore Taylor’s journey from using childhood creativity with Legos to establishing SUS in 2020, a company dedicated to repurposing plastic waste into functional products. The discussion covers the challenges of sustainability, SUS’s unique approach to reusing plastics, and their commitment to ethical production practices. They also highlight the Reborn Initiative, SUS’s efforts in refurbishing old bags to donate to those in need, and their upcoming product launches.

Notable Moments:

• (02:06) Recycling Plastic Into Products

• (04:57) Branding And Repurposing Plastic Waste 

• (09:01) Sustainable Product Development And Marketing

• (15:55) Materials And Supply Chain Management

• (19:30) Repurposing Materials, Like Polyester And Coffee Burlap Bags

• (24:49) Waste Management In Businesses And Communities 

• (29:19) Conscious Design Purpose

Learn more about Taylor Dubose and Sustainable Utilization System LLC (SUS):

At SUS, we use the same plastic that would go into recycling, and turn it into our bags! Together, we can

contribute to preserving our environment and ensuring a cleaner and healthier planet for future generations

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-dubose-8a7ba991/ 

• https://www.instagram.com/sus_made

• www.susmade.com 

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