Rick Fox tried acting after his NBA career; now he’s helping to save the planet

Former Boston Celtics forward Rick Fox has taken an unusual turn in his post-NBA life.

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Former Boston Celtics forward Rick Fox has taken an unusual turn in his post-NBA life. He is the founder and CEO of Partanna, a carbon-negative concrete startup. Concrete production is a major contributor to carbon pollution, accounting for nearly 10% of the world’s emissions.

However, Partanna aims to change that by creating concrete that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making it more climate-friendly.

The former Celtic will present at TechCrunch’s Disrupt 2023 convention per a new article from TechCrunch’s Lauren Simonds, with his talk titled “Doing Something Concrete on Climate.” Fox will discuss his journey from an NBA player to a startup founder, the inspiration behind Partanna, and the potential impact the company could have on combating climate change.

To be held on the so-called “Sustainability Stage,” Fox’s talk will share the agenda with those on “cultured meat, energy, fast fashion, green infrastructure, sustainable agriculture and more.”

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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