Sustainability Circle

Embark Sustainability

Embark is an independent, student-led not-for-profit empowering the next generation of student sustainability leaders at Simon Fraser University. We engage our student members in change making and inspire their sustainability leadership through our grant, advocacy, and student-designed programming.

Episodes

  1. 2019-07-15

    Use less don't be useless - Episode 8

    On this last episode, Shannon is welcoming back Lisa, and this time they'll try to summarize this season of the Sustainability Circle. However, along the way, they discover that there is a lot to be said before wrapping up. What is this new term eco-anxiety, and how can we address it?  And why is the Green New Deal important? - you don't want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
  Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
  Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain   Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to MKTO for the music found within our podcast, “Thank You”.

    1h 26m

  2. 2019-07-11

    Free of Charge Pt.2 - Independence day

    On this episode, Shannon is still with Anish Verma, a Nuclear Physics Student, who is skyping in all the way from Ontario. Together they will dive deeper into energy independence and our rural communities  - you don’t want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
  Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
  Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain   Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to The Wind and The Wave for the music found within our podcast, “It's a Longer Road to California Than I Thought”.

    25 min

  3. 2019-07-08

    Free of Charge Pt.1 - Batteries

    On this episode, Shannon has invited Anish Verma, a Nuclear Physics Student, who is skyping in all the way from Ontario. Together they will get to the bottom of electronic devices - How they are made, How do we dispose of them, and What is sustainable technology?  - you don’t want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
  Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
  Embark on Twitter @embarksustain    Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
 Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to SAINTE for the music found within our podcast, “Technicolor”.

    53 min

  4. 2019-07-02

    But Make it Fashun - Episode 6

    On this episode, Shannon will take you on a journey in the vast landscape of fashion and beauty.  With her to discover the meaning of sustainability in the fashion and beauty industry and how do you find sustainable brands is Natasha Birdi, a fellow student from SFU - you don't want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to Weezer for the music found within our podcast, “Island in the Sun”.

    1 hr

  5. 2019-07-02

    Common Cents - Episode 5

    On this episode, Shannon gets out into the real world to talk about how sustainable practices are met by businesses in our communities. With her is Morgan Beall, Vancity Credit Union's Manager of Energy & Environment, to unpack how Vancity is measuring their impact on the environment and in the community - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to The Tragic Thrills for the music found within our podcast, “Creeps and Strangers”.

    26 min

  6. 2019-07-02

    You Are What You Eat - Episode 4

    On this episode, you're invited to join Shannon and her guest Sumara Stroshein, Embark's own Food Systems Change Coordinator, as they uncover how food gets on our plate and how it connects to sustainability. Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to Carly Rae Jepsen for the music found within our podcast, “Worldly Matters”.

    35 min

  7. 2019-07-02

    Hey Vancouver! This is Seth... - Episode 3

    On this episode, you're invited to join Shannon and her guest Lisa Salomonsson as they take you from point A to point B in this elevated conversation about transportation to answer the question - "What is sustainable transportation?". Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to DRAKE for the music found within our podcast, “In my feelings”.

    50 min

  8. 2019-07-02

    Do You Ever Feel Like a Plastic Bag? - Episode 2

    On this episode, you're invited to join Shannon and her guest Mac Fleming as they unpack the language around materials to make it more digestible for everyone, whether you're a zero waste fanatic or wanting to learn more about recycling. Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to Fated Sons for the music found within our podcast, “Beach Song”.

    52 min

  9. 2019-07-02

    Biosphere - Episode 1

    Every Monday you can expect a new episode where we will explore sustainability in the diverse ways it takes form. On the first episode, you're invited to join Shannon on her journey to figure out what the noise in media about sustainability and climate change is all about. Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this.  Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain   Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain

    24 min
  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

Embark is an independent, student-led not-for-profit empowering the next generation of student sustainability leaders at Simon Fraser University. We engage our student members in change making and inspire their sustainability leadership through our grant, advocacy, and student-designed programming.

Information

  • Creator
    Embark Sustainability
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Embark Sustainability
  • Show Website
    Sustainability Circle