Regen Network Development PBC

This couch looks perfect. It's also heading to the landfill, because nobody designed it to be fixed 🛋️♻️ Robert Mollee runs sustainability at INTOS, a Dutch interior construction company rethinking how we build furniture and spaces. He bought a "quality" couch that broke after a few years. Couldn't repair it—everything was glued, stapled, buried. One weak point = entire couch trashed. That's not durability. That's designed obsolescence. David sat down with him to discuss: - Why "sustainable materials" miss the point if you can't disassemble anything - Digital product passports: tracking every screw so furniture can actually be repaired - The economic trap: cheap throwaway furniture vs. expensive stuff that lasts (and why neither works) Robert isn't selling eco-buzzwords. He's redesigning interiors from the ground up—modular construction, repairable systems, life cycle thinking baked into every decision. His challenge? Customers don't demand it yet, so the industry keeps building junk. If you've ever thrown away furniture that "looked fine" but couldn't be fixed, this conversation will hit different. You'll want to catch this one 🎯

The invisible industry keeping your food fresh just went sustainable—and nobody noticed 📦🌿 Ana Patrícia Brás runs sustainability at Colquímica Adhesives, a company making the glue that holds packaging together. Literally. You've never thought about adhesives, but they're in everything—bread bags, pasta boxes, fruit trays. And she's making sure they stop wrecking the planet. David sat down with her to discuss: - Why less adhesive = better planet (lighter glue, same performance, way less waste) - From fossil fuels to food waste: making biomaterial adhesives from discarded crops - Zero landfill by 2024—because even the boring industries can set ambitious goals Ana doesn't do sustainability theater. Colquímica is swapping petroleum-based materials for bio-based alternatives, cutting energy use, and proving that you can rethink an entire supply chain without anyone realizing it happened. Her take? Act locally, think globally—and if adhesives can go green, nobody has an excuse. Worth the wait ⏳

Upcoming Workshop | Dec 18 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET An Introduction to Ecological Institutions: Law, Economics, and Technology in a More-Than-Human World What if the missing piece in building regenerative systems isn’t money—but capacity? The ability to steward investment, data, and compute in ways that truly strengthen community. In this hands-on online workshop, we’ll explore Ecological Institutions using the Institutional Development Kit (IDK)—a playful, card-based methodology for helping communities grow coherence, resilience, and collective stewardship. You’ll get to: >>See how the IDK builds lasting, coherent practices in grassroots and bioregional institutions >>Discover how rituals and protocols form durable stewardship habits >>Explore updated creation mythologies (and meet a few charming mascots) >>Ground ideas in concrete, real-world examples >>Bring curiosity, questions, and a sense of play. This session is all about connecting theory to action and leaving inspired to build institutions that can actually hold transformation. Save your spot: https://luma.com/wphpm5kl #RegenerativeEconomy #Bioregionalism #CommunityStewardship #InstitutionBuilding

📣 Regen Registry Important Announcement: Updated ecometric ltd Methodology for Soil Organic Carbon & GHG Accounting Dates: 12/15-12/21 Public Comment is now open for the upgraded version of the protocol developed by Ecometric titled: "Methodology for Soil Organic Carbon Estimation in Regenerative Cropping and Managed Grassland Ecosystems, associated with the GHG Benefits in Managed Crop and Grassland Systems Credit Class." This updated methodology builds on the previously approved Ecometric SOC framework and introduces substantive technical enhancements that improve scientific rigor, transparency, and applicability across diverse agricultural systems. We invite feedback from the public to help ensure the transparency, robustness, and scientific integrity of the Regen Registry. As required, the methodology developer will respond to all comments submitted through the public comment process. All comments and responses will be archived in the document history once the methodology is published in the Regen Registry Credit Protocol Library. 🗓 The public comment period will close on: 12/21 📣 Comment here: https://lnkd.in/gize4e96

What if the best thing a zoo can do is stop being a zoo? 🦏🌍 Danny Lough runs conservation at The Wilds—a 10,000-acre safari park in Ohio built on reclaimed mining land where animals roam in herds and extinction gets reversed. David sat down with him to discuss: - How strip-mined wasteland became a species-saving machine - Traditional zoos vs. real conservation—the uncomfortable truth - Why hellbenders and scimitar-horned oryxes are back from the brink Danny doesn't romanticize it. He talks about the ethics of captivity, geothermal energy, GPS ear tags, and why preventing extinctions matters more than entertaining crowds. Coming soon 👀

From art history major to the person who decides if your "eco-friendly" product label is lying to you ♻️🔍 Inna Kitaychik took an unconventional route into sustainability—starting with composting in NYC and ending up as the gatekeeper of zero waste certifications at SCS Global Services. Now she's the one calling BS on greenwashing claims across entire supply chains. David sat down with her to discuss: - Why that "made with recycled materials" label might be completely made up - The greenwashing epidemic: how brands game the system (and how third-party certs stop them) - From convincing to implementing—the sustainability industry finally hit a turning point Inna doesn't just talk about circular economy buzzwords. She audits factories, verifies waste streams, and forces companies to prove their sustainability theater is actually real. Her take? Consumers are finally demanding receipts—and companies are scrambling. If you've ever wondered whether that "sustainable" product you bought was actually green or just good marketing, this one's for you. Interview drops soon—don't miss this one 🎯

REGEN AI: 2025 Year in Review Wednesday, December 11, 2pm EST Curious how regen-focused AI truly advanced in 2025? Join Regen Network and Gaia AI for a concise year-end review covering the key breakthroughs, real-world deployments, protocol integrations, and ecosystem growth that shaped the past year. We’ll also explore what’s ahead in the RegenAIssance of 2026 — from scaling regenerative AI deployments, to strengthening verifiable on-chain nature proofs, to expanding interoperability and developer tools for impact at scale. Bring your questions and ideas — we’ll save time for discussion on where to focus collective effort next.   Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-JC-_SJ

Join Regen Network's David Fortson and Seatrees' Kevin Whilden to discuss innovative approaches to restoring ocean ecosystems at scale at this special event in Santa Barbara next week. Seatrees and Regen Network will explain their role in creating the new paradigm of ocean conservation and climate change response. Learn about: - The extraordinary impact of climate tipping points - How local communities, non-profits, tech, science, business, and governments can reorganize and respond - Immediate opportunities to protect and restore California's kelp forests and blue carbon - How emerging biodiversity credits can accelerate the paradigm shift.

What happens when a Wall Street banker decides ESG isn't just compliance theater? 💰🌍 Adam Davies went from UBS investment banking to building one of private credit's most respected ESG practices at Malk Partners. Now he's proving that sustainability diligence isn't about virtue signaling—it's about not losing money. David sat down with him to discuss: - Why lenders care more about your environmental risks than your carbon pledges - The Atlantic divide: Europe gets it, America's still arguing about it - How "greenwashing" accusations miss the point entirely (it's risk management, stupid) Adam doesn't do the corporate sustainability dance. He talks about worker safety as financial exposure, environmental liabilities as deal-breakers, and why the politicization of ESG in the U.S. is creating a competitive disadvantage. If you think ESG is just a checkbox exercise for do-gooders, this conversation might actually change how you evaluate risk. Coming your way soon 📌

Agricultural carbon is evolving quickly — and the conversation around quality, demand, and farmer-led impact has never been more important. We’re excited to share this Thursday’s Cloverly webinar, Scaling Sustainable Agriculture: Insights on Quality, Demand & Farmer-Led Innovation, featuring perspectives from Regen partners Carboneg & ecometric ltd along with Sylvera, and Indigo Ag. Dec 4 | 11am EST / 4pm GMT  https://lnkd.in/eGgYaURB As partners driving credible, next-generation agricultural carbon projects, we’re excited to help advance this dialogue.    Join the discussion and see where the market is heading.