What on Earth?

Annie Ashwell & Natalie Smith

What on Earth is a brand new podcast hosted by Annie & Natalie. We aim to educate and inspire people to tackle climate change through sharing an open, honest account of our own experiences. We're both novices and will be exploring topics with experts to learn more, grow our understanding and take action. There are no stupid questions, no guilt trips, this is the ultimate beginners guide to approaching climate change and learning What on Earth we can do about it. Come and join us!

Episodes

  1. 2020-10-21

    What on Earth can I do to tackle plastic pollution?

    Natalie Fee is an award-winning environmental campaigner and founder of City to Sea, a not-for-profit organisation campaigning to stop plastic pollution at source. With a refreshingly honest and open approach, Natalie gets straight to the heart of how we can tackle plastic pollution and reduce our consumption of single use plastic. From the bathroom to the classroom we discuss all the areas in our lives where we can make a difference. Join us for an inspiring and informative conversation with lots of easy takeaways to adopt. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Natalie Fee on her website: https://nataliefee.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nataliefee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliefee_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliefee/ City to Sea website: https://www.citytosea.org.uk/ Order her book here: https://nataliefee.com/books/ Find What on Earth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY

    41 min

  2. 2020-10-14

    What on Earth is clean energy? Featuring Olasimbo Sojinrin

    Join us for a deep dive into clean energy, entrepreneurship and empowerment in this fascinating interview with Simbo Sojinrin. A gender and energy expert, Simbo is the Nigeria Country Manager for Solar Sister, a social enterprise eradicating energy poverty by spreading clear energy in Africa through women's economic empowerment. A powerful voice promoting renewable energy, Simbo is a true embodiment of the term Girl Power! If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Simbo Sojinrin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olasimbo-sojinrin-73434529/ And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Olasimbo Watch her TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIYVGg7qqy0 Solar Sister website: https://solarsister.org/ Find What on Earth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY

    25 min

  3. 2020-10-07

    What on Earth does it mean to be organic in the cosmetic industry? Featuring Laura Rudoe

    Laura Rudoe is a pioneer in the natural beauty space and founder of Evolve Beauty, a global organic beauty brand. In this episode Laura breaks down for us the confusing industry terminology and explains what it means to be natural, organic, ethical and sustainable when it comes to cosmetics. We also explore the concept of slow beauty and discuss green packaging. Leaving you feeling more informed about organic beauty and confident in what to look out for. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Laura Rudoe on:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-rudoe-nee-howard-15b2b8/ Evolve Beauty website: https://www.evolvebeauty.co.uk/ Evolve Beauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolvebeautyuk/ Find What on Earth on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY

    35 min

  4. 2020-09-30

    What on Earth is the impact of climate change on communities around the world? Featuring Nick Russill

    Nick Russill is a geoscientist and outdoor enthusiast. Through his work he has witnessed first-hand the affects climate change is having across continents. In this episode we explore this along with discussing how we can travel more responsibly and what we can do to lessen our impact. He also shares details of an exciting new project he’s working on which involves using natural methods to absorb carbon dioxide. Small incremental changes which will have a big impact. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Nick Russill on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickrussill/ His website: https://www.nickrussill.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick.russill/ Find What on Earth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/  Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY Mentions Protect our Winters: https://protectourwinters.org/pow-international/ Terradat: https://www.terradat.co.uk/ Snow-forecast: https://www.snow-forecast.com/ Surf-forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/ Mountain-forecast: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/ Tide-forecast: https://www.tide-forecast.com/

    28 min

  5. 2020-09-23

    What on Earth does it mean to be a social enterprise? Featuring Natalie Campbell

    Natalie Campbell is an award-winning social entrepreneur and CEO of Belu Water, the UK’s most ethical water brand. In this episode Natalie breaks down for us what it means to be a social enterprise and a social entrepreneur. She shares with us her bold plans for Belu Water and learn how she is shaking up the business world demonstrating that you can be driven and profitable while also making a difference. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Get 10% off your order online using code: WHATONEARTH  Find Natalie Campbell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natdcampbell/ And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natdcampbell Belu Water website: https://belu.org/ Belu Water Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beluwater/ WaterAid: https://www.wateraid.org/uk/ Find What on Earth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY

    41 min

  6. 2020-09-16

    What on Earth are the characteristics of sustainable leaders? Featuring Wayne Visser

    Wayne Visser is a man of many talents; writer, academic, film producer and CSR leader just to name a few. In this episode he takes us through the seven characteristics of sustainable leaders that he has identified through his work. We also explore how we can harness these characteristics in our own lives to become changemakers within our sphere of influence. Finally he closes with one of his poems, ‘Change the world’ leaving us feeling uplifted and inspired to make a difference. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Wayne Visser on: His website: http://www.waynevisser.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynevisser/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WayneVisser Find What on Earth on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY Mentions Closing the loop documentary: http://www.closingtheloopfilm.com/ Change the world poem: http://www.waynevisser.com/poetry/change-the-world The Plastic Bank: https://plasticbank.com/ Circularise: https://www.circularise.com/ Barefoot Solar Project: https://www.barefootcollege.org/about/

    33 min

  7. 2020-09-09

    Why on Earth is food waste such a problem? Featuring Jenny Costa

    Jenny Costa is the founder of Rubies in the Rubble, a side hustle she created eight years ago which has grown into a leading company in food sustainability with an award-winning range of condiments stocked nationwide. Jenny is an incredibly positive voice in this sector and her attitude for change is infectious. We discuss why food waste has become such a problem and explore the simple steps we can all take to reduce our waste and become more aware of where our products come from. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Jenny Costa on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-costa-685b474a/ Rubies in the Rubble website: https://rubiesintherubble.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubiesintherubble/  Find What on Earth on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY Mentions WRAP UK: https://www.wrap.org.uk/

    40 min

  8. 2020-09-02

    What on Earth is sustainable fashion? Featuring Stephanie Devine

    Saving the plant one bra at a time. Meet Stephanie Devine, the creator of the world’s first zero waste bra. She shares her inspirational story which led her to starting her own business and the process behind producing a fully compostable bra. We also discuss what it means to be a sustainable business in the fashion industry and discover more about the environmental damage of fast fashion and what other great alternatives are out there for consumers. If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Stephanie Devine on: LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-devine-3a5661a  The Very Good Bra website: https://www.theverygoodbra.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theverygoodbra/  Find What on Earth on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY  Mentions Circular jeans company Mud Jeans: https://mudjeans.eu/

    42 min

  9. 2020-08-26

    What on Earth is carbon? Featuring Tom Bray

    What is carbon? How you can calculate your own carbon footprint and what does offsetting actually mean? We explore these topics with carbon expert, Tom Bray and also learn about the simple changes we can make to live a lower carbon lifestyle. We’re both feeling the pressure as at the end of the episode, we work out and reveal our own carbon footprint and address the problematic areas in our lifestyles! If you enjoyed this episode please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find Tom Bray on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tom_bray  His website: https://lowcarbonlifestyle.teemill.com/ Watch his Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvAN9g2yTXz9tmnM_v2MOQ Find What on Earth on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeofeco/ Our website: https://homeofeco.com/ For show notes and past guests, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7efcAafP3nkO0aDndbzIbY Mentions Book - How Bad are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything, Mike Berners-Lee https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Bad-are-Bananas-Everything/dp/1846688914 Website - https://www.carbonfootprint.com/

    37 min

  10. SEASON 1 TRAILER

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    What on Earth is a brand new Home of Eco podcast series hosted by Annie & Natalie. We aim to educate and inspire people to tackle climate change through sharing an open, honest account of our own experiences. We're both novices and will be exploring topics with experts to learn more, grow our understanding and take action. There are no stupid questions, no guilt trips, this is the ultimate beginners guide to approaching climate change and learning What on Earth we can do about it. Come and join us!

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What on Earth is a brand new podcast hosted by Annie & Natalie. We aim to educate and inspire people to tackle climate change through sharing an open, honest account of our own experiences. We're both novices and will be exploring topics with experts to learn more, grow our understanding and take action. There are no stupid questions, no guilt trips, this is the ultimate beginners guide to approaching climate change and learning What on Earth we can do about it. Come and join us!

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  • Creator
    Annie Ashwell & Natalie Smith
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
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