Lane 44: Eco-Friendly Shaving Company

Blayne Shaw is an entrepreneur who worked in his family’s fashion business. Toyah Warnock is a Chemistry PhD who worked in a lab.

Now they’re co-founders of Lane44: an eco-friendly shaving company who are on a mission to end the 1 billion plastic razors sent to landfill sites each year.

In today’s episode we talk about:

How the humble yet might safety razor is better for your skin and planet
The mad whirlwind of e-commerce and influencer marketing during COVID
And why your bathroom is the least environmentally friendly room in your house.

Check it out!

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Lane44 Treasure Trove:

What's One Thing Most People Don't Know About You?
I've a nut allergy (literally the best I can come up with lol)

What's Your Favourite Book?
Marching Powder by Rusty Young

What's Your Favourite Quote?
”Always deliver more than expected.”

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This episode is part of our ‘Climate Of Change’ mini-series presented in partnership with Ulster Bank featuring Northern Irish start-ups who are tackling the climate challenge.

As part of their efforts to lead the way in addressing the causes of climate change, Ulster Bank have committed 25% of the places on their Accelerator Program for climate-focused businesses.

If you have a green business idea that could help save our planet, please click here to apply to the Ulster Bank Climate Accelerator today. (Applications close June 11th).

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— Matt

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