Welcome to The Money Planet 🌎

I'm Shagun Mistry, and I'm on a mission to show you something that might surprise you: the path to personal success and saving our planet are actually the same road.

Here's a shocking reality: By 2050, we'll be producing 3.4 billion tonnes of waste annually - a 70% increase from 2016. But here's the twist - this crisis is creating a $2.3 trillion opportunity in the waste management industry alone.

Look, I get it. Climate change feels like this massive, overwhelming thing that's easy to push aside when you're hustling to pay bills, build your career, or just make it through another busy week. Trust me, I've been there. When you're worried about your next paycheck or trying to figure out your life goals, recycling that plastic bottle can feel pretty meaningless.

And let's be real - when we see billionaires flying private jets while telling us to reduce our carbon footprint, it's pretty tempting to just throw our hands up and say "What's the point?"

Only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled. The average American generates 4.9 pounds of waste per day. But companies focusing on solving these problems are seeing 4.8% higher profit margins than their competitors.

But here's what I've discovered, and what this show is all about: The same strategies that can help you build wealth and improve your life are often the exact same ones that can help our planet. And I'm not talking about expensive solar panels or electric cars you can't afford. I'm talking about practical, everyday decisions that can benefit both your wallet and the world.

In each episode, I'll break down:

How sustainable choices often lead to serious money savings (like how reducing food waste can save the average family $1,500 per year)
Career opportunities in the growing green economy (which added 12.7 million jobs globally in 2021)
Simple lifestyle tweaks that can improve both your life and the environment
Real stories of people who've found success by thinking sustainably
The shocking truth about different industries and their environmental impact
Practical ways to invest in your future while investing in the planet

Green skills are among the fastest-growing job requirements, with a 39% annual growth rate. Sustainability-focused roles command 12% higher salaries on average. This isn't just about saving the planet - it's about positioning yourself for the future.

You won't find any guilt-tripping here. No lectures about polar bears or complex political debates. Instead, you'll get actionable insights about personal growth, career development, and wealth building - all through the lens of sustainability.

Whether you're:

Struggling to make ends meet and looking for smart money moves
Seeking new career opportunities in growing industries
Interested in investing but don't know where to start
Or just trying to build a better future for yourself

This show will give you practical, no-nonsense strategies that benefit both you and the planet.

By 2025, millennials will make up 75% of the workforce, and they rank climate change as their top concern. Sustainable investment funds have already surpassed $2.5 trillion globally, and green tech startups raised over $16.1 billion in venture capital funding in 2022.

Here's what really fires me up: by 2027, the sustainable products market is projected to hit $150 billion. The waste management industry? $2.3 trillion. Green technology? Billions in venture capital funding. This isn't just about saving the Earth - it's about being part of the next big economic shift.

So join me every week as we explore how to build a better life on a healthier planet. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss our first episode, where we'll dive into how reducing household waste can actually put more money in your pocket.

Remember: You don't have to choose between taking care of yourself and taking care of the planet. Let me show you how to do both.

Climate Change Data Sources

Data update frequencies vary by source. While some provide real-time or monthly updates, others may be updated annually or biennially. Always check the source website for the most current information.