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When Synthetizing Nitrogen Saved the Seabirds

In the mid-19th century, the world was flush with a new obsession: bird poop. Not just any poop, though — this was guano, nitrogen-rich…

Mar 31

When Synthetizing Nitrogen Saved the Seabirds

Mar 31

What Might a Second Trump Term Bring for Animals?

By Paul Shapiro

Nov 12, 2024

What Might a Second Trump Term Bring for Animals?

Nov 12, 2024

In Remembrance of Heather Carpenter (1964–2024)

By Paul Shapiro

Oct 9, 2024

In Remembrance of Heather Carpenter (1964–2024)

Oct 9, 2024

“You could not rest in your bed”

19th Century Blockbuster Animal Protection Novels

Aug 2, 2024

“You could not rest in your bed”

Aug 2, 2024

Our Kindred Creatures: A Book Review

New Book Sheds Light on the 19th Century American Animal Movement

Jun 16, 2024

Our Kindred Creatures: A Book Review

Jun 16, 2024

When Plastic Saved the Elephants: Pool Balls and the Bakelite Revolution

Imagine losing your life so that the people in far-away lands could amuse themselves with your body parts. That was the fate of vast…

Nov 21, 2023

When Plastic Saved the Elephants: Pool Balls and the Bakelite Revolution

Nov 21, 2023

Are Americans Really Eating More Meat?

The USDA’s data seem to paint a pretty clear picture: per capita meat consumption in the US is steadily rising. While plant-based meat has…

Jul 12, 2023

Are Americans Really Eating More Meat?

Jul 12, 2023

Why Have You Failed?

“Why have you failed?”

Jun 16, 2023

Why Have You Failed?

Jun 16, 2023

Compostable Plastic? $130 Million Investor Dollars Are Betting on It.

I was thinking about my lunch today: I used a tortilla that came in a plastic bag, on which I spread hummus from a plastic tub, followed by…

Jun 5, 2023

Compostable Plastic? $130 Million Investor Dollars Are Betting on It.

Jun 5, 2023

Hummus Sapiens: How Hummus’ Takeover Can Help Humanity

As someone who’s jokingly referred to myself as a Hummus sapiens due to my daily hummus habit, it was a lot of fun to talk with the Hummus…

May 22, 2023

Hummus Sapiens: How Hummus’ Takeover Can Help Humanity

May 22, 2023

Keel Labs Wants to Put Kelp in Your Closet

Some species of bamboo, the fastest-growing terrestrial plant, grow at about 35 inches a day. Duckweed, a tiny, humble aquatic plant of the…

May 8, 2023

Keel Labs Wants to Put Kelp in Your Closet

May 8, 2023

My Conversation with the CEO of Quorn

There are many startups, including one that I cofounded, working to scale mycelium fermentation to a point where it can start making a dent…

May 2, 2023

My Conversation with the CEO of Quorn

May 2, 2023

What Do Quill Pens Have to Do with Meat? See My New TEDx Talk

I’ve often told the story about the switch from whale oil to kerosene, including one time even using an actual harpoon in a TEDx talk about…

Apr 27, 2023

What Do Quill Pens Have to Do with Meat? See My New TEDx Talk

Apr 27, 2023

The Journey of Jason Matheny

I like every episode of Business for Good that airs, but sometimes there’s an episode that I think is particularly meaningful, interesting…

Apr 20, 2023

The Journey of Jason Matheny

Apr 20, 2023

Emulate Offers an Innovative New Model for Non-Animal Testing

In December 2022, President Biden signed the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, as approved by the House, and passed unanimously in the Senate…

Mar 26, 2023

Emulate Offers an Innovative New Model for Non-Animal Testing

Mar 26, 2023

Philosopher Peter Singer on the Business of Doing Good in the World

While we’ve had many knowledgeable and distinguished guests over the five seasons of the podcast, few have been household names. That’s not…

Mar 18, 2023

Philosopher Peter Singer on the Business of Doing Good in the World

Mar 18, 2023

Matrix F.T. — Supplier to the Alt-Meat Gold Rush

The 49ers who first came to the San Francisco Bay Area during the Gold Rush needed supplies. Entrepreneur Levi Strauss, in fact, made his…

Mar 12, 2023

Matrix F.T. — Supplier to the Alt-Meat Gold Rush

Mar 12, 2023

How Doug Evans Rose from the Ruins of Juicero

One of the most popular Business for Good podcast episodes is Number 81 from January 2022, in which author and Juicero founder Doug Evans…

Mar 5, 2023

How Doug Evans Rose from the Ruins of Juicero

Mar 5, 2023

Turning Methane into Meat to Save the Planet

Microbes that turn methane into meat? It’s not magic, alchemy, or science fiction. It’s exactly what Dr. Ezhil Subbian and her team at…

Feb 26, 2023

Turning Methane into Meat to Save the Planet

Feb 26, 2023

Oobli’s Creating a Sweeter Future

We all know that consuming excess sugar isn’t healthy, but we’re hardwired to love sweet tastes and the energy boosts they provide. After…

Feb 20, 2023

Oobli’s Creating a Sweeter Future

Feb 20, 2023

Paul Shapiro

Paul Shapiro

CEO of The Better Meat Co. Author of nat’l bestseller Clean Meat. Host of Business for Good Podcast. 5x TEDx speaker. More: paul-shapiro.com

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