Reduce, Reuse, Raspberry | Full Episode | S1

In this episode of The Visioneers, Zay spotlights planet-friendly creativity and problem-solving across fashion, waste, and food.

Designer Maya transforms scrap textiles with natural dyes think turmeric-orange and avocado-pit pink, showing how upcycling, remnant fabric, and reusing what you already own can outshine fast fashion.

Then Zay teams up with Matthew Clough of the nonprofit Plastic Beach to tackle the “invisible” soft plastics that wrap our lives. From weekly pickups at local retailers to compressing bags into dense bales, Matthew diverts hundreds of pounds of plastic from landfills, with repurposing pathways like asphalt roads and decking that lock microplastics out of the environment.

The journey ends on the farm of the future with Fieldwork Robotics’ raspberry-harvesting robot “NATE.” Powered by AI and gentle, human-like arms, NATE identifies ripe berries and can operate virtually around the clock helping address labor shortages, cut waste, and boost efficiency.

From kitchen-cupboard pigments to community recycling and agricultural robotics, The Visioneers delivers hands-on solutions that make sustainability actionable, scalable, and inspiring.

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