Questioning modern views of advancement using permacultural wisdom (interview with janice setser and sasha rabin of quail springs permaculture)
On this podcast episode, Janice and Sasha share the importance of reclaiming our relationship with our land and how we can do that in urban areas too; the problem with the big agriculture industry as a longterm solution; and more.
Breaking down how sustainability applies to everything (interview with jay siegel of sustainability defined and ground up impact)
On this podcast episode, Jay sheds light on why sustainability can't be defined by a standard dictionary; the root causes driving environmental degradation no matter what industry we're speaking of; what it takes to reach the general public with our messages beyond the niche of people who already care; and more.
Slow flowers that truly commemorate our love for one another and the earth (interview with debra prinzing of slow flowers)
On this podcast episode, Debra sheds light on why we need a slow flowers movement; the environmental impacts of growing flowers with an artisan mindset versus a commodity mindset; the vital role of flowers in our food production; how our collective loss of knowledge on seasonality helped drive agrobiodiversity loss; and more.
Addressing our unsustainable palm oil demand and protecting forests (interview with maria abadilla of orangutan alliance)
On this podcast episode, Maria sheds light on the primary global threats from the palm oil industry; the evolution of how we commodified palm oil to the point where rainforests are cleared for its plantations; how we can navigate the over two-hundred alternative names that palm oil is masked under on ingredient labels; and more.
Envisioning that future when disposable packaging will become obsolete (interview with tamara lim of the wally shop)
On this podcast episode, Tamara sheds light on how our current consumption model and waste management methods are setting us up for failure when we're striving to address our waste issues; what structural and systemic shifts we need in order to render disposable packaging obsolete; and more.
Ending settler colonialism to reclaim food justice and sovereignty (interview with rosalinda guillen of community to community)
On this podcast episode, Rosalinda sheds light on how settler colonialism continues to play out in our food system today; how the lack of work authorization for undocumented farm workers impacts labor standards; how food justice is related to immigration issues; and more.
Unveiling human trafficking and overfishing in the opaque global seafood supply chain (interview with shannon service of ghost fleet)
On this podcast episode, Shannon sheds light on the difficulties in regulating our global fishing industry; how overfishing is tied to human trafficking and modern-day slavery at sea; how to address "fish-laundering" and support more transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain; and more.
Enriching agrobiodiversity and soil health for more nutritious foods (interview with gabe brown of brown's ranch)
On this podcast episode, Gabe sheds light on why we need to stop focusing on yield as the ultimate measurement in food production; the importance of having ruminants and animals on farmlands to support agroecology; problematic, existing farm programs and regulations that incentivize monocultures and extractive methods of agriculture that need to be amended or removed; and more.
Safeguarding our irreplaceable ancient and endangered forests (interview with nicole rycroft of canopy)
On this podcast episode, hear about the urgency to protect our remaining ancient and endangered forests from further deforestation; why we need to be wary of buying new clothes and textiles made of rayon and viscose, even if they're sourced from sustainably managed forests; whether we should compost old paper or wood products into soil or recycle them into new material; and more.
Using litigation and the courts to protect human health and our planet (interview with abbie dillen of earthjustice)
On this podcast episode, hear about the implication of nature's place within society based on the values the United States was founded on; how litigation can support the environmental movement; how environmental policies, laws, and regulations differ and how we can get involved in them; and more.
The fraud in 'certified organic' and reclaiming its true meaning (interview with dave chapman of the real organic project)
On this podcast episode, hear about the shocking reality of how products from CAFOs and hydroponics can be certified organic by the USDA; why hydroponics should not be considered organic; how he's dealing with the challenges of going against big money and corporate influence; and more.
Mycorrhizal fungi and why soil health is vital to all life on earth (interview with dr. kris nichols of pachaterrae)
On this podcast episode, hear about the vital role of mycorrhizal fungi in indirectly supporting resilience against climate change; the importance of biodiversity in creating synergies that strengthen the health of our ecosystems; how soil microbiology impacts the bioavailability of the nutrients within our foods; and more.
Transcending national interests to collaborate as one world on climate action (interview with shyla raghav of conservation international)
Hear about how competition for power, economic status, and technological advancement between countries impact our ability to collaborate on climate mitigation; what "422pm" means and how we can meaningfully lower greenhouse gases through nature-based solutions; and more.
Using plastic as a currency to close the loop and tackle global poverty (interview with david katz of the plastic bank)
Hear about what sugar has to do with plastic pollution; why we need to address the fact that this global crisis is intricately linked to poverty; the importance of coming up with ways that keep plastics out of our oceans to begin with rather than focusing on retroactive cleanups; and more.
Shedding light on the 'shoespiracy' we've been told to believe
Hear about the public health scandal around shoes; how our feet's strength impacts the health of our brains, joints, and body as a whole system; the environmental impact of the shoe industry and what it means to support sustainability as a footwear brand; and more.