An Approach to Sustainable Business with Soapply Founder, Mera McGraw

The Sustainability Space: Virtual Professional Development Lecture Series

The Sustainability Space is a series of virtual, discussion-based events for students studying sustainability at The Earth Institute, Columbia University. Hosted by faculty and student group leaders, these discussions will explore a variety of critical topics, ranging from energy to equity and more.

The 12/10 session is titled An Approach to Sustainable Business with Soapply Founder, Mera McGrew. Sustainable business models range in approaches. Some have a distinct charitable focus while others look to find sustainability throughout their supply chain. Some, like Soapply, are doing both. Join us for a discussion with Mera McGrew, the founder of Soapply, to learn about the sustainability ethos that launched the idea for the company and has driven its success since.

Mera McGrew is the founder and CEO of Soapply, a soap startup committed to selling the best soap for you, your skin ,and our planet. Delivered directly to your door with a donation attached to every ounce of soap sold, Soapply makes improving and saving lives as simple as washing your hands.

She has lived, worked, and conducted research internationally for the Smithsonian Institution, multiple academic institutions, and the private sector. She is dedicated to the communication and dissemination of scientific information and is passionate about elevating public awareness around global social and environmental issues. McGrew has written for National Geographic, Huffington Post, and was the managing editor of Mission Blue.

For questions, please contact Natalie Unwin-Kuruneri, natalie [[at]] ei [[dot]] columbia [[dot]] edu.

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