The Best Home Composting Appliance for Reducing Food Waste

Hosted by

Ian Peterman

featuring

Matthew Bertulli

CEO and co-founder | Lomi & Pela Case

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In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, host Ian Peterman talks with Matthew Bertulli, CEO and co-founder of Lomi and Pela Case. Matthew shares their exciting journey from creating the Pela Case to launching Lomi, a home composting device that makes it easy for families to reduce food waste. Discover how Lomi turns food waste into natural fertilizer right in your kitchen!

Matthew also talks about their crowdfunding success and the challenges of teaching people about smart waste management. Learn how Lomi is helping to create a greener future—one kitchen at a time!

Notable Moments

00:36 – From Phone Cases to Composting Devices: The Birth of Lomi
03:10 – How Lomi Works and Its Role in Waste Management
10:35 – Launching Lomi: From Idea to Market & Market Insights
21:37 – The Future of Lomi, Urban Composting, and Waste Management
38:38 – Advancing Compostable Materials and Waste Management Innovations
49:23 – Education’s Impact on Sustainability and Exploring Biodegradable Solutions

About Matthew Bertulli & Lomi

Matthew Bertulli is the co-founder and CEO of Pela Case & Lomi. The company is a certified B-Corp, has Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Projects as a notable investor, was named Top 10 in the Canadian Business Growth 500 ranking, and is #1 in Deloitte’s Fast 50 for cleantech businesses in Canada.

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