Lindsey McCoy is the co-founder of Plaine Products, a personal care company on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic. After over a decade working in the nonprofit space and spending time in the Bahamas—where plastic waste was impossible to ignore—Lindsey teamed up with her sister to launch a brand that delivers high-performing, refillable personal care products in aluminum bottles. Today, Plaine Products is a leader in the low-waste beauty space and one of our Top Rated brands. Lindsey continues to champion circular packaging, ethical sourcing, and product safety as key pillars of the business.
In this episode, we cover:
🌴 Lindsey’s personal and professional journey
🧴 The story behind launching Plaine Products and how the refill system works
🏆 Why Plaine Products earned Top Rated status in our Brand Rating System
💬 Milestones, lessons, and reflections from a zero-waste pioneer
🌱 Thoughts on industry change, refill models, and consumer responsibility
Members-only bonus:
In the bonus segment, Lindsey opens up about the emotional and strategic challenges of building a low-waste company, how she balances mission and business growth, and what she’d do differently with unlimited resources. She also shares candid advice for fellow sustainability entrepreneurs.
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