Journalist and presenter Harriet Robinson meets inspirational people whose actions are influencing big environmental shifts.Wannabe Greener aims to make the eco movement accessible for everyone, encouraging positive action through small achievable changes that benefit ourselves, as well as the environment. Honing in on a single topic each episode, these fun, yet in-depth, discussions break down eco myths and offer advice and tips for those wanting to follow in their footsteps.https://twitter.com/HarrietRobbohttps://instagram.com/wannabe.greener<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>
Wannabe Greener
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Podcast Overview
Journalist and presenter Harriet Robinson meets inspirational people whose actions are influencing big environmental shifts.Wannabe Greener aims to make the eco movement accessible for everyone, encouraging positive action through small achievable changes that benefit ourselves, as well as the environment. Honing in on a single topic each episode, these fun, yet in-depth, discussions break down eco myths and offer advice and tips for those wanting to follow in their footsteps.https://twitter.com/HarrietRobbohttps://instagram.com/wannabe.greener<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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January 18, 2023
Reducing Business Waste with Sofi Cinque
<p>Did you know UK businesses create more than 41 million tonnes of waste every year?</p><p>And who would’ve known New Zealand, considered by many as a green country, is actually <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/28/new-zealand-to-ban-most-single-use-plastics-by-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">one of the most wasteful</a>..</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sofi_cinque/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sofi Cinque</a>, founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/earthic.life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Earthic</a>, is an environmental consultant originally from Argentina, now based in Queenstown, New Zealand.</p><p>She speaks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harriet.robbo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harriet Robinson</a> about her career and the ways she's managed to help businesses around the world to reduce the amount of waste they create.</p><p>Sofi offers up lots of super useful tips and advice for companies that want to make changes, with her main focus being on the people involved.</p><p>Wannabe Greener:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wannabe.greener/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wannabe.greener/</a></p><p>Earthic:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/earthic.life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/earthic.life/</a></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>
December 7, 2022
How To Buy Less with Jen Gale AKA Sustainable(ish)
<p>Could you do a whole year of buying nothing new? </p><p>Environmentalist, author, blogger and podcaster Jen Gale, known for her Sustainable(ish) project, speaks to Harriet Robinson about her second ‘make do and mend’ year and what she’s learned from the experience.</p><p>She also shares her passion for imperfect sustainable living and how she manages to get her young family onboard with lifestyle changes, as well as ways to stay positive and productive in the face of climate ‘doomerism’</p><p>If you want some inspiration to help you slow down your consumption – this is for you 😊</p><p>Sustainable(ish):</p><p><a href="https://www.asustainablelife.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.asustainablelife.co.uk/</a></p><p>Giki:</p><p><a href="https://giki.earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://giki.earth/</a></p><p>Wannabe Greener:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wannabe.greener/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wannabe.greener/?hl=en</a></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>
November 9, 2022
Making Music Greener with Ross Patel & Pauline Bourdon
<p>The live music industry generates billions of pounds for the UK economy, but it racks up a lot of carbon emissions too.</p><p>According to Clean Scene, the average touring DJ emits 35 tonnes of C02 per year, 17 times higher than is recommended per person.</p><p>Pauline Bourdon is the founder of Soliphilia, which provides sustainability consultancy and green touring for the music industry. She works closely with artists, as well as events organisations such as Team Love to ensure their festivals have sustainability values at their core.</p><p>Ross Patel runs Whole Entertainment, which prioritises culture, social justice and climate action, working with its artists to encourage them to use their influence for good.</p><p>Ross also sits on the <a href="https://themmf.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Music Managers Forum</a> where they lead on all climate initiatives. </p><p>Pauline and Ross join Harriet Robinson to discuss the problems within the music industry, the efforts that are being made to change them and how the industry is in a unique position to be able to influence further action.</p><p>LINKS:</p><p>Soliphilia:<u> </u><a href="https://www.soliphilia.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.soliphilia.co.uk</a> </p><p>Pauline: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pauline.bourdon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pauline.bourdon/</a></p><p>Whole Entertainment: <a href="https://whole.management" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://whole.management</a></p><p>Ross Patel: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosswellpatel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rosswellpatel/</a></p><p><u>Last Night a DJ Took a Flight, Clean Scene report: </u><a href="https://cleanscene.club/report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cleanscene.club/report.pdf</a></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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