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Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks – Is the President and CEO of ECOS. A family owned non-toxic, plant-based cleaning company. Kelly continues to raise the bar and leads by example of how a company can expand without compromise with the help of innovation, vision and know-how. Kelly is someone I very much admire and ECOS is proof that you can choose to care about people, the planet and still profit.Timestamps:[2:14] Kelly's father Van, and his journey from Greece to America. [5:49] People are slowly becoming more aware of clean, green products.[11:57] Hiring women for leadership positions, and building a company that reflects consumers. [15:26] There is no FDA for cleaning products, we have to be our own FDA.[22:22] The myth that plant based products don't clean as well. [26:58] Laundry sheets from ECOS - remove the plastic by removing the water.[30:36] Being hands on with the process and farmers.[35:13] Post consumer recycled plastic.[39:51] Working through COVID-19.[42:07] What made you choose to care about this stuff?[44:42] How can people make small changes at home if they don't want to buy a product?[47:16] The future and goals for ECOS.--Let's connect!To get more info and updates on the podcast follow my personal instagram account@greenwithtiffanyCheck out my website for all things Green with TiffanyShow Support:If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHARE this out on Apple Podcasts