Season 7 Episode 17

Jorge Lopez-Doriga from AMARUMAYU

Preserving the Amazon Rainforest One Juice At A Time with AMARUMAYU Chief Sustainability Officer Jorge Lopez-Doriga

AMARUMAYU Chief Sustainability Officer Jorge Lopez-Doriga shines a light on the purpose behind the organization, why climate change should be brought into the conversation more, and the importance of conserving the Amazon jungle. With 25% of our drinking water stemming from the Amazon jungle, preserving the planet begins in the heart of the Amazon. Jorge and Aaron discuss the company’s regenerative approaches to mitigate climate change, how to successfully build trust with indigenous communities, and why the company began with immunity-boosting superfruit juices, Buriti and Camu Camu. Listen in to hear about how Jorge’s background as a Zen teacher impacted his career path and learn more at amarumayu.com.

Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Dara Cothran, Nina Valdes, Maria Bayas, Michael Grubbs, and Mathew Passy