Preserving Independence & Integrity in the Herbal Industry | Featuring Shawn Donnille

"All of our environmental issues can be connected to the embarrassing way that business abuses this planet. My objective is to stop this destructive pattern by offering an alternative modality and sharing that modality with others so we can all lead the change necessary to heal the planet." – Shawn Donnille

This week on Herbal Radio, we are releasing a very special episode with Mountain Rose Herb's very own Owner & President, Shawn Donnille. Join us as host Tommy and Shawn discuss:

Attending the 2026 Zero Waste Summit in Nevada City Shawn's beginnings as a young punk activist with a deep-rooted connection to nature The distinction between living a zero-waste lifestyle and running a zero-waste business Our individual and collective responsibility to care for and stand up for the planet What lies ahead for Mountain Rose Herbs in an ever-evolving industry Shawn's unwavering commitment to preserving Mountain Rose Herbs' independence and integrity As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com or reach out on Instagram @herbal.radio to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism.

🎥 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqQ58QG6a_E&t=17s

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🌿 Shawn Donnille first became involved with Mountain Rose Herbs as a passionate young idealist with a fervent desire to change the world. A longtime advocate for environmental conservation, mandatory labeling of genetically modified food crops, and the protection of endangered species and riparian areas, Shawn saw Mountain Rose Herbs as an opportunity to change the way business is conducted on this planet.

Shawn became co-owner of the company in 2001 and has since initiated sever