EcoSparks
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<p>A Shanghai-based sustainability podcast showcasing the next generation of passionate, planet-focused young people. Follow discussions with young change-makers, future leaders, and sustainability experts every other week. Gain new perspectives from individuals with diverse cultural and industrial backgrounds on how you can make a difference. </p>
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2/18/2024
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August 19, 2024
One Drop At a Time | Santiago Rodrigo Patiño and Daniel Hurtado, Future Leaders
In Episode 6 of the EcoSparks podcast, we follow Santiago Rodrigo Patiño and Daniel Hurtado, Co-Founders of FLUVIQ, as they journey from Spain to Shanghai to develop their startup. In an era where water scarcity is an escalating global concern, the demand for efficient and sustainable water management solutions has never been higher. FLUVIQ addresses this challenge by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimize water consumption in agriculture.This epi...
June 17, 2024
Circular Design Makes The World Go Round | Tim Binnion, Expert
<p><br/>In Episode 5 of EcoSparks, we are joined by Tim Binnion, the founder of (better)labs, and notably the first to combine product design and engineering with sustainable and circular innovation in China. Tim shares everything from his experience as the founder of a sustainable startup in China to the potential of circular design for creating a <em>better</em> planet, along with entrepreneurial lessons for young entrepreneurs!<br/><br/></p><p><b>Time Stamps:</b></p><p>02:11 What actually is circular design? Has it something to do with drawing circles?</p><p>04:43 How can we make the shift as individuals and companies to a circular mindset?</p><p>06:41 What is emotional durability and why does it matter?</p><p>11:10 Tim's top circular brands</p><p>14:01 So..what does Better(labs) do?</p><p>15:37 How can we make a circular business model? Tim’s future plans for (better)labs</p><p>16:38 What is it like being the founder of a sustainable startup in China?</p><p>19:21 The potential for circular design to be incorporated into exhibitions and pop-ups</p><p>22:01 As individuals, how can we reimagine the use of our objects and be more mindful of our impact?</p><p>25:31 The biggest differences in China’s sustainability evolution over the 15 years Tim has lived there</p><p>27:06 Is it truly fair to blame China for mass production and consumption?</p><p>27:36 How different is Australia in sustainability?</p><p>29:51 ESG programs and carbon reduction goals</p><p>32:11 Marketing a sustainable company in China without saying the ‘S’ word</p><p>35:56 Tim’s “better” definition of sustainability</p><p>38:01 The Ellen McArthur Foundation as a resource and how we can increase our understanding</p><p>42:11 Tim’s sustainable future defined by no waste<br/><br/><br/><b>Contact Tim</b></p><p>Linkdin : <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbinnion/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbinnion/</a></p><p>Company Webiste: <a href='https://www.betterlabs.cc/'>https://www.betterlabs.cc/</a></p><p><b>Follow EcoSparks <br/></b>LinkedIn: wediscoverecosparks<br/><br/><b>[Producers]</b><br/>Host: Ella Taylor<br/>Guest: Tim Binnion<br/>Editors (s): Ella Taylor, Zoe Zhang, Kay Xu<br/>Designer: Zoe Zhang<br/>Music: Aileen Zhao</p><p><b>[Join us]</b><br/>We invite interested and passionate candidates for both interviewer and interviewee roles. So what are you waiting for? To reach out, share a copy of your updated CV and the reason why you are interested at: marketing@wediscovereducation.com</p>
April 8, 2024
Mindless Consumption to Meaningful Creation | Ruilin Huang, Young Change Maker
<p>In the fourth episode of 'EcoSparks', Aileen interviews her peer Ruilin Huang (Lynn), a high school student based in Shanghai who is dedicated to making a sustainable economic impact. Despite balancing final exams and university applications, Lynn has already provided green solutions for two companies in Shanghai and understands the importance of aligning macro-policies with the demands of our planet.</p><p>Join Aileen and Lynn as they discuss Lynn's sustainable suggestions at a macro level, the connection between meditation and sustainability, as well as her advice for other students looking to adopt a greener way of living!</p><p><b>[Timeline]</b></p><p>00:15 Lynn in a nutshell. </p><p>01:33 Lynn's Passion for Economics, Biology, and Her Intended Major </p><p>03:00 "Scarce"- Based View of Sustainability </p><p>04:00 Lynn's Adopted Scarcity-To-Growth Mindset: "Consumption to Creation" </p><p>04:32 Her Journey To Sustainability - Linking Economic Development to Environmental Sustainability </p><p>05:55 The High Schooler Provided Green Solutions At the Corporate Level </p><p>07:22 What Future Career Paths Are In Store For Lynn?</p><p>09:20 A 'Hopeful' Anti-Greenwashing Sustainable Future Redefined By Guidelines </p><p>10:52 The Rise of 'Data Sexuals' </p><p>11:55 Gratitude for Our Natural Environment Being A Driver for Sustainability </p><p>13:04 Why We Should Escape the Temporary Pleasures (Impulse Buying) Gained from Consumption </p><p>14:18 Rethinking Product Design / Material Acquisition With Sustainability in Mind </p><p>16:15 Why Macropolicies Should Shift Towards Nurturing Green-Purpose-Driven Innovation </p><p>18:01 Our Generation Lacking Sustainability Knowledge / Lynn's Advice! </p><p>20:28 Using Mindfulness to Melt Boundaries with Our External Environment </p><p>21:30 Sustainability Beyond Our Natural Environment</p><p><b>[Producers]</b></p><p>Host : Alieen Zhao</p><p>Guest : Ruilin Huang (Lynn)</p><p>Editor(s): Ella Taylor, Zoe Zhang, Kay Xu</p><p>Designer : Zoe Zhang</p><p>Music : Aileen Zhao </p><p><br/></p><p><b>[Join us]</b><br/>We invite interested and passionate candidates for both interviewer and interviewee roles. So what are you waiting for? To reach out, share a copy of your updated CV and the reason why you are interested at: marketing@wediscovereducation.com</p>
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- What is EcoSparks?
<p>A Shanghai-based sustainability podcast showcasing the next generation of passionate, planet-focused young people. Follow discussions with young change-makers, future leaders, and sustainability experts every other week. Gain new perspectives from individuals with diverse cultural and industrial backgrounds on how you can make a difference. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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