Saving Planet A
Claim This Podcastby Gizem Eren
Podcast Overview
<p>Saving Planet A is a family-friendly podcast focused on sustainability, climate change, the circular economy, and careers that contribute to saving the planet.</p><p></p><p>In each episode, we sit down with a "planet saver"—whether they’re environmental experts, activists, or everyday people making sustainability a priority in their lives.</p><p></p><p>We dive into their journeys, exploring what drives their passion and keeps them motivated. Our goal is to inspire and educate young listeners who are interested in pursuing environmental studies or careers that contribute, even in small ways, to making a positive impact on the world.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saving_planet_a_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Saving Planet A is produced and hosted by Gizem Eren, with music from freeSFX.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
February 6, 2024
Rewilding the UK, turning back on consumerism, wealth and inequality - Guest: Julia Davies
<p>My guest is the brilliant lawyer turned activist Julia Davies, once described by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/05/the-millionaire-rewilding-the-countryside-one-farm-at-a-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> as ''the millionaire rewilding the countryside, one farm at a time''.</p><br><p>Julia is a true impact investor, lawyer, philanthropist, and environmental campaigner. </p><br><p>She's dedicated to catalyzing action to tackle the climate and environmental crises and interconnected social issues. She does this under the banner of environmental fund <a href="https://wehavethepower.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We have the POWER</a>, with power standing for ''Protect Our World, Educate, Restore''. </p><br><p>Julia's philanthropy is focused on taking urgent action to tackle the multiple crises we face. It includes funding climate litigation and using philanthropic loans to catalyze acquisition of land for nature restoration by charities such as the <a href="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wildlife Trusts</a>. </p><br><p>Julia has a particular mission to turn down the tap on new and set up the reuse collective for that reason. It's a collective of young and innovative businesses focused on making single use waste and overproduction of new goods a thing of the past and helping the shift to a <a href="https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">circular economy</a>. She's also a member of <a href="https://patrioticmillionaires.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patriotic Millionaires UK</a>, a network of British millionaires campaigning for tax on high level wealth.</p><br><p>Tune in to be inspired!</p><br><p>Useful Links:</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/05/the-millionaire-rewilding-the-countryside-one-farm-at-a-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An interview with Julia in the Guardian</a></p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/julia-davies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guardian Opinion by Julia</a></p><p><a href="https://doughnuteconomics.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doughnut Economics Action Lab</a></p><p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6304389-the-spirit-level" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Spirit Level by Richard G. Wilkinson and Kate E. Pickett</a></p><p><a href="https://www.revolution-zero.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Revolution-ZERO reusable medical textiles</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.openplanet.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open Planet</a></p><p><a href="https://www.byway.travel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Byway Travel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.letsuseagain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Again</a></p><br><p>Connect with Julia:</p><p><a href="https://wehavethepower.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Have The POWER</a></p><p><a href="https://patrioticmillionaires.uk/who-we-are" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patriotic MIllionaires UK</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-davies-a9414b54/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></p><br><p>Connect with Gizem:</p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saving_planet_a_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@saving_planet_a_podcast</a></p><p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Saving_PlanetA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Saving_PlanetA</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gizemeren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 20, 2023
Freediving, reclaiming the ocean, plastic pollution and wise grandmothers - Guest: Zandile Ndhlovu
<p>Who is the ocean for? If we find home in the ocean, will we be able to better protect it?</p><br><p>Meet the real-life Ariel, ‘’The Black Mermaid’’ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zandithemermaid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zandile Ndhlovu</a>, who is changing the perception of the ocean in her Cape Town community since 2016, when she fell in love with freediving.</p><br><p>Zandi is South Africa's first black female free diving instructor and the founder of the <a href="https://www.blackmermaid.co.za/home-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Mermaid Foundation</a>, an organization seeking to create diverse representation in the ocean spaces. Her work centers around enabling access to ocean spaces to local ocean facing communities.</p><br><p>She hopes to diversify ocean spaces recreationally, professionally and in sport while creating a new generation of ocean guardians. As a diversity and inclusion consultant, she has contributed to global topics that include ocean conservation, climate change, coastal justice and capacitating the youth to participate in the <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/infographic/2017/06/06/blue-economy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Economy</a>.</p><br><p>In partnership with WaterBear, she’s released a <a href="https://www.waterbear.com/watch/the-black-mermaid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">documentary</a> which seeks to encourage people of colour to consume more content that pushes them to get involved with reclaiming the ocean and, ultimately, protecting it.</p><br><p>Tune in as we talk reclaiming the ocean, plastic pollution, wise grandmothers and more.</p><br><p>Useful Links:</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/dec/05/south-africa-black-mermaid-disney-diversity-and-reclaiming-the-ocean-for-children-of-colour-zandile-ndhlovu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An interview with Zandi in the Guardian</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cntraveller.com/article/zandile-ndhlovu-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Condé Nast Traveler Interview</a></p><p><a href="https://www.waterbear.com/watch/the-black-mermaid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The original documentary ''The Black Mermaid''</a></p><br><p>Connect with Zandi:</p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zandithemermaid/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zandithemermaid</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theblackmermaid_foundation/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@theblackmermaid_foundation</a></p><p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/blackmermaid_f?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Blackmermaid_F</a></p><p><a href="https://www.blackmermaid.co.za/home-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Black Mermaid Foundation website</a></p><br><p>Connect with Gizem:</p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saving_planet_a_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@saving_planet_a_podcast</a></p><p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Saving_PlanetA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Saving_PlanetA</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gizemeren/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 14, 2023
Secondhand clothing, luxury fashion and being on the right side of history - Guest: Francesca Sieler
<p>The secondhand clothing market has grown in recent years – and is expected to grow 16 times faster than the retail industry by 2026, reaching a value of $84bn by 2030.</p><br><p>I chat to Francesca Sieler, global marketing director at vintage retailer <a href="https://www.beyondretro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond Retro</a> and used clothing broker <a href="https://www.bankvogue.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bank and Vogue</a>. We talk secondhand clothing, luxury fashion, being on the right side of history and more.</p><br><p>Francesca has over 13 years' experience in marketing and branding. Before Bank and Vogue she worked with high street and luxury brands, including All Saints and Lulu Guinness and sustainable clothing brand Thought clothing. </p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Saving Planet A?
<p>Saving Planet A is a family-friendly podcast focused on sustainability, climate change, the circular economy, and careers that contribute to saving the planet.</p><p></p><p>In each episode, we sit down with a "planet saver"—whether they’re environmental experts, activists, or everyday people making sustainability a priority in their lives.</p><p></p><p>We dive into their journeys, exploring what drives their passion and keeps them motivated. Our goal is to inspire and educate young listeners who are interested in pursuing environmental studies or careers that contribute, even in small ways, to making a positive impact on the world.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saving_planet_a_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Saving Planet A is produced and hosted by Gizem Eren, with music from freeSFX.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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