The Missed Opportunity of Food Waste with Tessa Clarke, CEO Olio
Straight Talking Sustainability · Emma Burlow
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Show Notes
We talk a lot about recycling, plastic, and Net Zero - but what if I told you that food waste is a bigger climate issue than fashion and aviation combined?
In this episode, I’m joined by Tessa Clarke, co-founder of Olio, the app that's redistributed over 100 million meals (and counting). We get into the emotional and environmental impact of waste, why most of it actually happens at home, and how simple, hyperlocal actions can create massive change.
We also unpack why sustainability messaging needs a rebrand, how women’s voices are often missing in the climate conversation, and why leading with personal impact - not just planetary stats - is key to getting people to care.
If you’ve ever wondered what really makes a difference (and what doesn’t), this one is packed with clarity and perspective.
Here are the highlights:
Tessa's Background and Personal Connection to Food Waste (2:03)
Challenging the Status Quo and Olio's Impact (4:34)
The Importance of Food Waste Reduction (9:35)
The Role of Women in Sustainability (15:44)
The Future of Sustainability and Olio's Vision (29:05)
Connect with Tessa:
Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessaclarkeolio/
Olio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olio-share-more-waste-less/posts/?feedView=all
Website - www.olioapp.com
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