sustainability

Ep 75 - Driving Change

The environmental impacts of the transportation sector are immense, but that also means there are a lot of opportunities for improvement. Dan Hendry from the Get on the Bus movement, driven by Small Change Fund, joins to discuss the role of mass transit in addressing these challenges. He shares insights into how mass transportation is evolving and opportunities for improvement. Dan also explains how Get on the Bus is working to increase mass transit use among youth in communities across Canada. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 73 - Getting to the Meat of the Matter

Traditional meat and dairy production have severe environmental impacts, so what if there's a better way? Dr. Elliot Swartz from the Good Food Institute joins us to talk about cultivated meat and its potential to transform the food industry. We discuss how it is created, its environmental and health impacts, and how it could impact the future of food production. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 72 - Living in the Moment

It can be difficult to process everything happening in the world today without becoming overwhelmed. So how do we manage? Dr. Lynne Sedgemore, author of Presence Activism, joins to discuss her upcoming book and how presence can help address a variety of difficult emotions, with a particular focus on climate anxiety. We also explore some of the common reactions to the environmental challenges facing our planet, and the role that hope can play in our response to them. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 71 - Circling Back to Earthub

There's no way around it-the circular economy is here to stay! We are joined by returning guest Brittanny Belanger, Founder of Earthub, to discuss how they're helping the Ottawa community live more sustainably. We also explore how their work contributes to a larger circular economy, and the benefits of this system. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 69 - Who Run the World?

Girls! In honor of Women's History Month, Vanessa Conroy from Feminist Communities for Climate Justice joins us to discuss their work to achieve climate justice informed by feminist and community development principles. Their organization recognizes the intersectional relationship between climate change and social justice, and that climate must be considered in every policy decision we make. Vanessa discusses these issues, and the ways in which the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and other marginalized groups  Resources discussed in this episode:

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Ep 64 - Wide Open Spaces

The benefits of travel and exploration are many, but these activities can have a profound impact on the environment. Oliver Winter, CEO & Founder of a&o Hostels, shares tips for how to travel more responsibly and discusses how a&o Hostels is helping travellers reduce their environmental impact. He also shares insights into how climate-conscious travellers are shaping the travel industry and offers advice for others in the industry looking to implement greener practices. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Ep 61 - Food for the Soul

In this episode Jennifer talks with Clara AgborTabi, Alumni and Partnerships Co-Coordinator for Soul Fire Farm, about their experience working with the land and helping others develop a deeper relationship with nature. They discuss how Soul Fire Farm is uprooting racism and revolutionizing the food system, as well as their experience as Research Assistant for the book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists, by Leah Penniman. The book explores Black people’s spiritual and scientific connection to the land, waters, and climate through a series of interviews with various Black environmentalists. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Ep 60 - Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose

Single-use plastic has only been around for a short time, but it has had a profound impact on our health and the environment. Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose, joins us to discuss the plastic problem and how Repurpose is using plant waste to make alternatives to disposables. She also explains what PFAS (aka forever chemicals) are, and why we should avoid them. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Ep 54 - The Earth Without Art is Just Eh

This month we talk with Viktória Pikovská from Victory Art about the importance of art as a means of creativity as well as a tool for activism. Viktória shares suggestions for ways both artists and consumers can produce and consume art more sustainably, and gives examples of eco-conscious practices in the art industry. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Ep 53 - Bird is the Word!

Have you heard? This month's show is all about birds! We talk with Anna Matthews from the American Bird Conservancy about the important role birds play in the environment, the threats they face, and ways we can all help protect them. Anna also shares best practices for current and aspiring birdwatchers. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz