{"podcast":{"title":"Design with Impact","slug":"design-with-impact-7820659","podcast_index_feed_id":7820659,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/2eUhBUgh.rss","website_url":"www.alexshielddesign.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/18fd3f1e-5cb1-461a-8ec7-5d3bc29274c9/logos/bfe9d969-14e9-4320-b9ba-492a4be0107f.png","author":"Alex Shield","episode_count":14,"summary":"Design with Impact is a podcast for interior designers who want to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy spaces —while building a purposeful, profitable business. Hosted by interior designer and sustainability advocate Alex Shield, this show explores sustainable interior design , eco-friendly materials , and non-toxic homes , giving you practical tools to design with intention and reduce environmental impact. Each week, you’ll hear solo episodes and expert conversations covering indoor air quality , healthy materials , circular design , low-waste renovations , passive design strategies , and wellness-focused interiors —all broken down into actionable steps you can apply in real projects. You’ll also learn how to market a sustainable design business , attract aligned clients, and stand out in a growing industry focused on health, sustainability, and conscious living. Whether you’re new to sustainable design or ready to deepen your expertise, Design with Impact will help you design smarter, create healthier homes, and build a business that truly makes a difference. 🎙 New episodes weekly.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T22:21:28.842923+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659"},"episode":{"title":"7. Sustainable Interior Design Q&A: Clients, Waste Management & What to Prioritize","slug":"7-sustainable-interior-design-q-a-clients-waste-management-what-to-prioritize","published_at":"2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659/7-sustainable-interior-design-q-a-clients-waste-management-what-to-prioritize","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ee60a5d78f170b3154c1467b35898843da36e19de89883cafb1d310ae805df03/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NGZlMzZiMi0wZWU2LTQ2NWItYWVlZC05MDAxMjRiYmI3ZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZGZmZWFlZmYxZDFkZTUzMjQ0OTVjL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTIwX18yMC0zOS0zOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ee60a5d78f170b3154c1467b35898843da36e19de89883cafb1d310ae805df03/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NGZlMzZiMi0wZWU2LTQ2NWItYWVlZC05MDAxMjRiYmI3ZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZGZmZWFlZmYxZDFkZTUzMjQ0OTVjL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTIwX18yMC0zOS0zOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Episode 7: Sustainable Design Q&A: How to Talk to Clients, Reduce Waste & Prioritize What Matters Description: In this solo Q&A episode of Design with Impact , Alex answers some of the most common questions interior designers have when they’re starting their sustainable design journey. From how to talk to clients about sustainability without sounding preachy, to how to manage the massive amount of waste created during installs and renovations, Alex breaks down practical strategies you can implement right away. You’ll also learn how to prioritize sustainable decisions when everything feels important—from shopping local and sourcing healthier materials, to carbon footprint, recycled content, and certifications. If sustainable design has ever felt overwhelming, this episode will help you simplify your approach and focus on what creates the biggest impact. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to talk to clients about sustainability in a way that feels positive and approachable The Climate Funnel Framework and how it helps you “meet clients where they are” What to focus on when clients aren’t interested in sustainability (durability, comfort, resale value) How to guide curious clients with low-risk sustainable swaps (like zero-VOC paint) Why you should ask clients about their sustainability priorities early in the project The “good, better, best” method for making sustainable choices within a budget Why sustainability sells best when connected to personal values—not guilt Why waste is one of the biggest blind spots in interior design How to incorporate waste planning during the early design phase How to prioritize sustainability when it feels like a never-ending checklist High-impact areas to focus on first (floors, walls, cabinetry, bedrooms, kitchens) Why he…","meta_description":"Episode 7: Sustainable Design Q&A: How to Talk to Clients, Reduce Waste & Prioritize What Matters Description: In this solo Q&A episode of Des…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":833,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/design-with-impact-7820659/episodes/7-sustainable-interior-design-q-a-clients-waste-management-what-to-prioritize/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659/7-sustainable-interior-design-q-a-clients-waste-management-what-to-prioritize.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}