Looking past ads telling us we need things we don't need
Tara talks about why durability should be a key factor to take into account when we try to shop more sustainably, how advertisements are set up to potentially manipulate our thinking, and more.
How living walls and biophilic design improve productivity and wellbeing
Richard talks about biophilic design, the scientifically-proven benefits of being close to nature, what we can do to ensure that future plans for urbanization prioritize green spaces, living walls, and rooftop gardens, and more.
How to be mindful of the role privilege and accessibility play in sustainability to build a better future for everybody
Francesca talks about how to be more mindful of the role privilege and access play in sustainability.
Why sustainability doesn't make headlines in mainstream media and how we can better reframe this topic
Georgina talks about why environmental issues rarely make headlines in mainstream media, the importance of providing objective information about sustainability, and more.
Why we're wired to want more stuff and the psychology of materialism
Tim talks about why are we wired to be drawn to new things constantly and feel a sense of security, why the psychology of materialism should actually make us hopeful about our abilities to work towards a less materialistic and more sustainable future, and more.
How to shop for safe and eco-friendly skincare and cosmetic products
Marie shares her tips on how to choose eco-friendly and non-toxic skincare and cosmetics on this episode.
How championing artisan craft enables us to become better environmental stewards and impactful shoppers
Liza talks about how supporting artisans around the world simultaneously help support sustainability, and more.
How body shaming drives mindless consumption and the importance of self-affirmation in eco-living
Marieke talks about how modern day pressures around body image relate to sustainability, why it is so important to let ourselves feel good about what we do and tell ourselves that we're okay and we're doing enough, and more.
How to thrift like a pro and support the second-hand economy to grow
Leah shares how to thrift like a pro and support the larger second hand economy on this episode.
Connecting people through cross-cultural, shared desires and insecurities
Alison discusses what we need in order to come together so that we can collectively work towards a more sustainable future, what are some universal truths about happiness that we can learn and implement, and more.
The story of shark attack survivor turned shark conservationist and photographer
Mike shares how he went from being a shark attack survivor to becoming a powerful voice for ocean and shark conservation, and more.
Is shopping online more or less sustainable than doing so in person?
On average, is buying things online more or less eco-friendly than shopping in person? Polly of Green Indy Blog breaks this down on this episode.
How to tap into your creative genius zone to help our planet thrive
Katie talks about how we might be able to just tweak a few words in our messaging to be able to immediately double, and even triple, the amount of action and change that we drive; why we should go from looking at tackling public health, social, and environmental issues as a 'fight,' to just tapping into our own 'creative geniuses;’ and more.
Tackling our waste crisis while accepting people are inherently selfish
Tom talks about how we got to our global waste crisis today, what do we need to do to address this issue on a national and global level, and more.
Why u.S. Environmental policy can be so hard to change or pass and 3 things we can do to help
I explain why U.S. environmental policy can be so hard to change or pass and 3 things we can do to help.