Shifting away from apparel made using plastic microfibers
Andrea shares why it’s important for us to minimize our purchasing of clothes with microplastic fibers like virgin polyester and nylon; how we can support sustainability markets to grow when conscious consumers, by nature, are trying to buy less; and more.
Our great leaps forward around the world towards a greener planet
On this episode, I share a few of the great leaps we’re taking toward a greener planet.
Carbon-offsets as our only way to have a zero emission lifestyle now
Marisa shares why carbon offsetting sometimes has a negative reputation for just being a bandaid solution to our emissions, how the word itself limits our perception of what these projects are actually about, and more.
Turning a disruptive innovation for circular fashion to life
Patricia talks about how she was able to create a technology to be able to close the loop in our production and disposal of clothing, what it takes to come up with a disruptive idea for sustainability and bring it to life, and more.
How to talk about climate change without scaring people away
Meghann talks about how to talk about climate change with friends, family, and colleagues without scaring them away.
How lab-grown materials like spidersilk may be key to eco fashion
Jame discusses how the chemicals and dyes used to treat our clothing impact our health, how we can pick apart brands that may be greenwashing from the brands that are actually trying to do what they can to improve, and more.
Looking past standardized impact assessments to understanding a bioregion
Rebecca shares what the soil-to-soil concept of circularity is; how it can sequester our carbon, enrich our soil, and promote healthier ecosystems; why it is that we have to look past the numbers and findings from our environmental impact assessments in order to really understand sustainability; and more.
How to tackle eco and social anxiety to stay motivated for sustainability
I share some tips on how to tackle eco and social anxiety as well as how to stay activated and motivated in your life and work.
How chemicals leach out of plastics to impact our health
Chantal shares how we can use the analogy of pasta and pasta sauce to better understand plastics and their health impacts, why it is that we urgently need more research and development to find alternatives to plastic, and more.
A stronger mind and body to support a healthier planet
Ashley shares how we can take ownership and responsibility of our own lives so that we can be empowered to take action and make a difference, what we need to properly to take care of ourselves holistically so that we have the energy and motivation to bring about our best work, and more.
A groundbreaking textile made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms
Sustainability can be doom and gloom, but there are always amazing things happening. Tune into this episode to hear two things we can get excited about right now.
A moral obligation to save species from going extinct from human activity
Carl shares why it is that we need to instill a sense of moral obligation to not cause some species to go extinct, how we can tell more powerful stories around sustainability to actually move people and inspire action, and more.
Biomindfulness and how it can support our holistic health
Andrea shares what 'biomindfulness' is; how meditation can help us to collectively work towards a healthier planet to call home; why it’s important to give people space to learn things, process information, and potentially change; and more.
How to inspire positive change and the science of getting people to care
I share tips from past guests on how to inspire positive change in others and in ourselves.
How traveling can inspire connection, harmony, and social and ecological awareness
Sam shares how traveling can inspire a deeper appreciation for humankind and its diversity, more harmony and connection in our world, awareness of our world's social and environmental issues, and more.