Episode 107: Beauty’s Sustainable Future with Mackenzie Zoppi of Bluebird Climate

Have you ever thought about the environmental costs of the personal care products you use every day? It wasn’t until somewhat recently that I started learning more about this topic, mostly in part because of my work with Beautycounter. Beautycounter is among very few companies in the beauty industry that share their climate goals and the impact their products have on the planet. Today’s guest is working to help others in the Beauty industry to do the same. 

With nearly a decade of experience focused on enhancing sustainability in the beauty industry, Mackenzie Zoppi currently serves as the Sustainability Manager at Bluebird Climate. Bluebird is truly at the forefront of this issue, with its innovative approach to helping brands decarbonize and lower the waste of their products. 

From this conversation you will gain a better understanding of this complex issue and, most importantly, you’ll walk away knowing how you can be a more discerning consumer and be a partner to brands as they work to offer better solutions to their consumers. 

About Mackenzie

Mackenzie Zoppi is a seasoned and dedicated impact and sustainability leader. With nearly a decade of experience, her work is focused on enhancing sustainability and environmental well-being within the beauty industry. 

Currently, in her role at Bluebird Climate, a software company dedicated to assisting beauty brands in conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to measure and reduce carbon emissions and waste associated with their products, Mackenzie is responsible for establishing partnerships with numerous beauty and wellness brands. Her mission is to empower these brands to assess and mitigate their products' environmental impacts while effectively and credibly communicating their progress to stakeholders and consumers. Mackenzie's passion for both storytelling and environmental protection has played a pivotal role in guiding brands away from greenwashing practices. Through her work, she has been a driving force in ensuring that these brands engage in responsible and transparent sustainability efforts.  

Prior to joining the Bluebird team, Mackenzie was an integral part of Beautycounter’s Mission team for over six years, where she led B Corp recertifications, sustainable packaging initiatives, responsible sourcing of high-risk ingredients, climate action, and participated in Beautycounter’s industry-leading advocacy efforts. Out of the office, Mackenzie practices and teaches yoga and enjoys living by the beach in sunny Southern California!

Connect with Mackenzie

Bluebird Climate Website https://www.bluebirdclimate.com 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdclimate/ 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmackenziemurtagh/ 

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