Episode 13

Sunscreen, Antiperspirant, Personal Care – Why Choosing Natural Creates So Much Impact with The Green Beaver Company’s Alain Ménard

In this episode, we explore why The Green Beaver Company's founders Alain Ménard, a microbiologist, and his wife Karen, a biochemist, left their careers in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries after deciding to start a family and being sidelined by a surprising diagnosis. We do a deep dive into natural and conventional sunscreens, antiperspirants and toothpaste, learn what the differences are, learn why there have been recalls and what the health impacts of our choices may be. And discover why after 20 years of revolutionizing the industry and engaging with his customers, Alain feels so hopeful for our future. 

If you want to Learn more about Alain and his Certified Organic & Cruelty-free Personal Care Products visit greenbeaver.com. Looking to try Alain’s revolutionary antiperspirant or toothpaste that uses the benefits of science? You can find both in retailers across Canada. You can follow along with Alain on his mission to inspire a natural way of life in a more sustainable world on Facebook or Instagram 

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I’m Jennifer Myers Chua. A curious and creative type, an entrepreneur, creative director and podcaster. With a background in web and digital design, I co-founded an import/distribution business focused on sustainable and innovative goods for conscious retail. I’m currently exploring the environmental and social costs of the things we buy with the Cost Of Goods Sold podcast.