{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"83. Sharina Perry \u2013 Utopia Plastix \u2013 Plastic Reimagined","description":"Sharina Perry is the Founder of Utopia Plastix, a company that has created the plant-based alternative to plastic. Utopia Plastix is on a mission is to provide the best plant-based products while maintaining their goal to not create problems as they solve them. In this episode, Sharina shares how she developed her intense determination to change the world.   She also covers how her plant studies accidentally led her to discover the use of crops as alternatives to petroleum, cotton, and wood. As someone who\u2019s not a scientist, Sharina highlights her creative process for inventing the plastic-free straw, and the challenges she overcame while developing her products. Perry details her entire go-to-market journey. From making the prototype in her kitchen, to pitching it to investors, she details finding manufacturers, and getting her product third-party tested. Additionally, she speaks on what it really takes to think outside the box and turn your ideas into something greater. Connect with Sharina: Visit the Utopia Plastix website Follow them on Facebook Connect with them on LinkedIn Follow Sharina on Twitter Follow her on Instagram Connect with her on LinkedIn Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to \u201cHow That Happened\u201d to receive our latest episodes every two weeks, learn more about our guests, and collect resources on how to better run your business. This episode is now on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen via the podcast player embedded above. Rate\/Review \u201cHow That Happened\u201d on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so we can reach more people and keep the inspiration going! ","author_name":"How That Happened","author_url":"https:\/\/www.howthathappened.com","html":"