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

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"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.

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Learn more about Shawn and Tommy below!

🌿 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 several bold changes, including the removal of all conventionally grown products from our product line, introducing the first line of fair trade certified medicinal herbs in the United States, launching our zero waste and charitable giving programs, and so much more.

As President and Owner, Shawn continues to oversee the company alongside its directors and managers, while developing sustainability initiatives that serve as a model for other organizations. In his spare time, Shawn can be found exploring Oregon's wilderness or immersed in a book about ecology and the environment.

🍃 Tommy Nevar is the Director of Brand Marketing at Mountain Rose Herbs, where he controls and creates the look and feel of the company. With more than 20 years of experience in graphic design and marketing, he has spent the last 10 years building the Mountain Rose Herbs brand.

Born and raised in Appalachia, Tommy’s appreciation for the natural world was cultivated during his childhood spent outdoors, roaming the creeks and hills of Kentucky and Ohio. While pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, he discovered his passion for Design and Marketing, eventually earning dual degrees from The Ohio State University. His love for the environment and visual communications makes working at Mountain Rose Herbs the perfect fit. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find him in his machine shop pursuing another passion: restoring vintage racing motorcycles.

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

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"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.

Explore More Zero-Waste Content:

Check Out Our Zero-Waste Blog Recipes & Tips:

Learn more about Shawn and Tommy below!

🌿 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 several bold changes, including the removal of all conventionally grown products from our product line, introducing the first line of fair trade certified medicinal herbs in the United States, launching our zero waste and charitable giving programs, and so much more.

As President and Owner, Shawn continues to oversee the company alongside its directors and managers, while developing sustainability initiatives that serve as a model for other organizations. In his spare time, Shawn can be found exploring Oregon's wilderness or immersed in a book about ecology and the environment.

🍃 Tommy Nevar is the Director of Brand Marketing at Mountain Rose Herbs, where he controls and creates the look and feel of the company. With more than 20 years of experience in graphic design and marketing, he has spent the last 10 years building the Mountain Rose Herbs brand.

Born and raised in Appalachia, Tommy’s appreciation for the natural world was cultivated during his childhood spent outdoors, roaming the creeks and hills of Kentucky and Ohio. While pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, he discovered his passion for Design and Marketing, eventually earning dual degrees from The Ohio State University. His love for the environment and visual communications makes working at Mountain Rose Herbs the perfect fit. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find him in his machine shop pursuing another passion: restoring vintage racing motorcycles.

~~~

Check out the video version of this interview on YouTube!

~~~

WANT MORE HERBAL RADIO?

📺 Watch all video interviews here!
📱 Follow along on Instagram

 

Mountain Rose Herbs is a purveyor of the highest quality organically grown herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, & botanical goods. You can find our organic botanical offerings on MountainRoseHerbs.com.

📖 Request a FREE copy of our 2026 Printed Journal shipped straight to your door!

Join the Mountain Rose Herbs community!
Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter
Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube
Follow on Instagram
Like on Facebook
Follow on Pinterest
Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog
Follow on TikTok

🌿 Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. 🌿

Episode artwork for the Herbal Radio podcast episode: Preserving Independence & Integrity in the Herbal Industry | Featuring Shawn Donnille. Image features headshot of Shawn (wearing a dark colored cap, hoop earrings, a salmon-colored button-up, and a black backpack) surrounded by a digitial illustration of wildflowers.

 


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