After watching a documentary on ocean plastic pollution, Deirdre Bird could not unsee the problem. What followed was a journey from curiosity to conviction, and eventually to founding Dri Umbrellas, a brand transforming ocean-bound plastic into durable, thoughtfully designed umbrellas. In this episode of The Wild Party Podcast, Deirdre shares how upcycling, fair-wage jobs, and long-term product thinking can turn everyday items into tools for climate action.