Waste Not Want Not

About Waste Not Want Not

Making the most of our natural resources - minimising environmental waste and maximising human potential in order to reconnect and rebuild our relationship with the planet – the way nature intended

Publisher

Philippa Ross

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2021

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

156 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Curating a Legacy to Protect Antarctica – Matty Jordan – S5 E18 (93)

   Matty Jordan shares his relentless pursuit to return to Antarctica, ever since the continent captured his heart 12 years ago. His journey is a testament to iron will, persistence, resilience and sheer determination. - qualities that have opened up a myriad of opportunities to fulfil his dream, drawing on an arsenal of skills that landed him a winter season at Scott Base as an engineer. He’s since combined his video and photographic skills with his passion for Antarctica to share scientific research through social media, presentations – and now a book. Protecting Antarctica has evolved from a passion into a mission to create a legacy that will inspire future generations to cherish and preserve this extraordinary wilderness. Matty also runs the Jobs in Antarctica Facebook page, a community of 50,000 members, offering a free downloadable guide packed with tips for those interested in working on the icy continent. Matty Jordan’s Social Media pages Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mattykjordan Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mattykjordan/ Jobs in Antarctica Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2061544707683308/ ‘The Antarcticans’ book: https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/the-antarcticans-9798217136841 My Website: https://philippaross.com/ Email me: info@philippaross.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enthusiologist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-ross-a7775513/ Waste Not Want Not Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075991457588 Theme music ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/ ©2026 Philippa Ross. All rights reserved. Content from Waste Not Want Not Podcast is protected under copyright law. Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Waste Not Want Not are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Philippa Ross or the Waste Not Want Not Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   You Can Count on Penguins to Change Your Perspective - Peter Watson - S5 E17 (92)

   A heartwarming conversation with Peter Watson about the lessons he learned while counting penguins at Port Lockroy, Antarctica, and how the experience changed his perspective on life. Having travelled to more than 100 countries, Peter discovered that sometimes it’s not about adding another destination to your passport, but simply seeing the world differently. Peter shares what he took away from his time spent counting gentoo penguin chicks, welcoming passing cruise ships and sorting mail at one of the world’s most remote post offices in his book, Counting Penguins: How a Penguin Colony Stole My Heart and Changed My Life. It’s a legacy that inspires hope, curiosity and connection, reminding us that small acts of care can leave a lasting heartprint. An invitation to us all to slow down, so we truly experience how the unexpected encounters can change our perspective. 00:00 Series Intro and E-Waste Day 01:24 Meet Peter Watson 02:12 Path to Port Lockroy 05:06 From Teaching to Travel 09:19 Travel Philosophy and Goals 12:37 Inside UKAHT and Base A 14:17 Living Conditions on Goudier 14:51 Penguin Personalities 17:47 Climate Change and Chick Loss 19:20 Coming Home Changed 21:51 Lessons from Penguins 24:22 Nature Disconnect Wakeup 25:23 Rain Die Off Bird Flu 26:14 Biosecurity Versus Chicken Farms 28:46 Stewardship & Ecotourism 31:18 Krill Fishing Food Chain Risk 33:37 Ocean Focus & Book Tour 34:28 Writing Counting Penguins Fast 36:10 Penguin Emotions & Reflection 38:50 Parents Wanderlust & Quote 42:09 Rhythm Nature & Final Wish 46:51 Wrap Up Penguin News Outro Peter’s Contact details: Website: https://www.peterjohnwatson.com Instagram: @watsonthesummit Peter’s Travel blog ‘Atlas & Boots’:  https://www.atlasandboots.com/ UK Antarctic Heritage Trust Website: https://ukaht.org Instagram: @ukantarcticheritagetrust Peter’s favourite Quote: "20 years from now you'll be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do rather than things, by the ones that you did. So throw off the bow lines, sail away from the safe harbour, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, dream, discover."  Sarah Frances Brown, the mother of author H. Jackson Brown Jr first published in his 1990 book, ‘PS, I Love You.’ How to Live on Earth documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3mRsvFmWi0 New Gentoo penguin species article https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/first-new-penguin-species-in-a-century-found-on-kerguelen-islands/ BAS article on Chinstrap penguin loss https://www.bas.ac.uk/news/penguin-population-collapse-on-volcanic-island/ International E-Waste Day https://weee-forum.org/iewd-about/ My Website: https://philippaross.com/ Email me: info@philippaross.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enthusiologist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-ross-a7775513/ Waste Not Want Not Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075991457588 ©2026 Philippa Ross. All rights reserved. Content from Waste Not Want Not Podcast is protected under copyright law. Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Waste Not Want Not are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Philippa Ross or the Waste Not Want Not Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Life, Death & The Gift of the Present - S5 E16 (91)

   Vinney Tolman shares how facing death completely changed the way he sees life. In this deeply moving and wide-ranging conversation, Vinney shares what his near death experience taught him about what it means to be alive, and why the present moment is far more precious than we realise. We explore consciousness, the nature of existence, the choices we make, the stories we tell ourselves, love, fear, time, meaning and the extraordinary gift of simply being here. It’s an invitation to appreciate the potent potential within us all — and the extraordinary world that becomes accessible when we take the time to tune in, trust our intuition and tap into resources far beyond what the rational mind can perceive. Vinney links: Website:  https://livinggodslight.org/ Book a Session with Vinney:  https://livinggodslight.org/guidance/#sessions YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@livinggodslight Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/livinggodslight/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LivingGodsLight Vinney’s Book: “The Light after Death – My Journey to Heaven and Back” - https://thelightafterdeath.com/ Vinney's favourite book:  Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl Vinney’s Favourite Quote:  “Where attention goes, energy flows” IANDS – International Association of Near Death Studies: https://iands.org/ PIP's Pu™ penguin inspired oracle deck – buy on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pips-pu/pips-putm-oracle-deck-and-guidebook My Website: https://philippaross.com/ Email me: info@philippaross.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enthusiologist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-ross-a7775513/ Waste Not Want Not Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075991457588 Theme music: ‘Joyful’ by TimTaj from Pixabay:  https://pixabay.com/users/timtaj-16489647/ ©2026 Philippa Ross. All rights reserved. Content from Waste Not Want Not Podcast is protected under copyright law. Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Waste Not Want Not are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Philippa Ross or the Waste Not Want Not Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

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• Tommy Diependaal
• Preetah Bolaky
• Louis Swart
• Mike Handcock
• Julie Cluff

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858,693,350

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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36

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

60

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