Welcome to the Green and Gritty podcast! We are four Master's students trying to make environmental education a little more accessible. We are a podcast dedicated to discussing sustainability and raising awareness for environmental issues, but we’re gritty because we aren’t professionals yet, we’re still figuring things out, and we won’t be polished like your average lecture hall. We’re here to be green and have fun. So welcome to our little corner of the internet, we hope you’ll stay around and learn with us.
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Kendra Lee, Taylor Alderdice, Taylor Sabatelli, Danielle Tivoli
GREEN AND GRITTY FAMILY... WE ARE BACK. We took some time off for our own personal research endeavors but we missed y'all too much to stay away any longer. We get right into the shit today talking about all the extreme weather events we’ve been seeing here in the GTA, including the ocean being on fire :’) We dive right into pipeline gas leaks, oil spills and the deeply rooted impacts they have on aquatic life, human communities, our planet and climate change as a whole, and even the economy.
19 May 2021
Corporate Callout
We told y'all we were getting grittier this season! On this week's episode we revisit the topic of Greenwashing and provide some examples of companies that have been accused of it! We then enter the corporate callout portion of the show and highlighted actions of Nestle and Coca Cola that have had devastating impacts to not only the planet, but also in terms of human rights! This is a spicy one you don't want to miss!
10 May 2021
Conservation and Preservation
This week's episode covers the basics of how protected areas are chosen, identifies the difference between conserving marine and terrestrial areas, AND discusses the highly controversial Highway 413 project which has been re-proposed by the Ontario Government. This is a VERY big topic but this episode aims to break down the fundamentals and help you get more involved in Conservation and Preservation efforts in your local area!
21 Apr 2021
Nice to Meet You, Take Two
We are back and grittier than ever! Our first episode of season two comes just in time for Earth Day. This episode the Green and Gritty gals reintroduce themselves and provide a breakdown on the history and significance of Earth Day. We wrap up with some ways you can celebrate the earth for Earth Day (April 22nd) and every day of the year! Buckle you seat belts, we were so excited to get back to recording, this episode is a wild ride from start to finish!
17 Mar 2021
Clean Beauty: A Little Bit Goes A Long Way
This week Green and Gritty had the pleasure of talking to Kelsey Irvine, the Creative Director of the sustainable beauty company Birch Babe Naturals. We discussed all things clean beauty related such as: what makes packaging sustainable, how to thrive economically as an eco-conscious company, what sustainable beauty can look like at individual and corporate levels. It was a really fun conversation so check it out to learn something new and laugh along the way!
3 Mar 2021
Environmental Policy with Dianne Saxe
This week Green and Gritty sat down with Dr. Dianne Saxe to discuss her career in environmental law and recent transition into politics. We then chatted about trends in approaches to environmental policy from provincial government bodies and how the future of change can be as simple as getting involved at the municipal level. If you want to learn more about what makes an effective piece of environmental policy, how to enforce it, and the role citizens have in the fight against climate change, then THIS is the episode for you!
17 Feb 2021
What a Waste!
On this week's episode the gals from Green and Gritty sat down with environmental advocate and influencer Elizabeth, commonly known on social media as ZeroWasteCutie. In this interview we get to know our guest, her experiences working with environmental non-profits, as well as her time spent working at a Materials Recovery Facility. We take a dive into the world of waste, recycling, and the complex concepts related to this field. We will answer questions such as what is Zero Waste Living, what do people mean when they say NIMBY, and what are the Five R's.
3 Feb 2021
Enviro-Mental Health
This week's episode covers how environmentalism can take take a toll on our mental health. This episode was inspired by an article published by our two special guests from F(earth)er Magazine. Together we discuss our personal impacts and experiences with activism, imposter syndrome, Eco-Anxiety, and ways to cope with these stressful and confusing feelings.
Trigger Warning: In this episode we do discuss topics such as anxiety, depression, and rates of suicide. If you need to skip this one, we totally understand!
Check out Ava and Grace's work here: https://fearthereco.wixsite.com/fearther
20 Jan 2021
Utopia
Welcome to 2021! In our first episode of the new year we take time to reflect on the events and impacts of 2020. Then we take a optimistic glance to the future of our planet, and what our hopes for it are. Join us in what will hopefully be a new and greener year!
16 Dec 2020
Carbon Controversy
This week we dove into a hot topic, both literally and figuratively....carbon. In our Carbon 101 episode we break down: what are greenhouse gases (GHGs), how they impact the planet, as well as what options are available to combat carbon emissions. Just like the planet, we got heated in this candid conversation about the state of our Earth. But as always, focusing on the positive, we discussed thought provoking solutions that can hopefully lead to a fully renewable future and had a few laughs along the way.
11 Nov 2020
Fast Fashion
This week we reflected on our relationships with the fast fashion industry, and the impact it has on the environment. In this episode we cover the birth of fast fashion, the waste that it creates, and the aspects of classism that it invokes. Fast fashion has had a hand in shaping societal beauty standards. What we wear as become integral to how we express ourselves. We ask ourselves, with all that we know about the environmental impacts of fast fashion, why do we still engage with it and why does it hold such strong societal indicators?
14 Oct 2020
Government Inaction
This week is all about the ways in which our governments do not live up to their word. From promises of funding, to policy reform, to debt relief, government bodies around the world consistently fail to deliver on the promises they make to their people.
Our discussion in this episode revolves around how some governments lack the balls to take real action on environmental issues, and how more often than not, the outlined initiatives and goals set are merely performative deeds that aren't achieved.
We touch on everything from outdated international agreements, like the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols, to brand new frameworks and action plans, such as the UN 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and all the issues that seem to fall between the cracks with these policies.
23 Sept 2020
Youth In Action
This week we get real about the consequences of growing up fighting the climate crisis, and things we wish we knew back when we were kids. We also discuss some of the brilliant and innovative youths working to combat climate change, and how to make sure these young but powerful voices are heard across the globe. The individuals we bring up in this episode (Autumn Peltier, Mari Copeny, Feliquan Charlamagne, Elsa Mengitsu, as well as the 15 Canadians that contributed to La Rose et. al. v Her Majesty the Queen) are achieving some Earth-shaking feats, but they are certainly not alone. The amount of passion and bravery bursting out of this younger generation is beyond admirable, and gives us so much hope for a more sustainable future.
9 Sept 2020
Green Mis-Information
Are you ready for our first full episode?!
This week we tackle some pretty deep but super interesting topics... so grab your sustainably sourced notebook and pen and buckle up!
We start by discussing greenwashing, which includes how to spot it and how to stop it. Following, we have a segment on individuals vs climate change and where blame and solution expectations are placed. After a productive and reflective discussion on the gatekeeping of being green, we close out the episode with a breakdown of something we all know and (hopefully) love... recycling!
3 Sept 2020
Nice To Meet You
We just wanted to say hi and meet all of you! In this episode we discuss who we are, what our interests are, as well as the structure and goals of the podcast. We will also talk about the topic of our first full episode, as well as give a little glimpse into what our future episodes will entail.
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