Sustainably Influenced Bianca Foley

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. This episode is entitled “Is tech separating human rights from humans?” But I really want to know how we can put an end or slow the possibility of this happening through intentional engagement and building responsive, responsible systems.
We can’t discuss people without discussing employee wealthfare and reporting.  How can we create a framework for defining and measuring that “S”?  Today’s guest is Elena Fanjul-Debnam, founder of Labor Solutions who will be able to explain just that.   They are providing a new, scalable approach to managing and preventing supply chain risks by Engaging Workers + Suppliers using technology.  In this conversation we discuss the negative consequences of unresolved grievances such as stress, anxiety, and depression, in the workplace which can lead to physical health issues.

Sources:
https://www.laborsolutions.com/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. Most of you will have seen that recycled plastic is everywhere, from our clothes (in the form of polyester) to bags, car components, furniture, building materials, paint pots and even kerbstone. Recycling plastic has been touted as a solution to the waste problem in the technology industry, but it is not a silver bullet. While recycling plastic can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, it is only part of the solution...
I'm speaking with Laurelin Stuart-Smith, Senior Product Manager at Belkin.
Sources:
https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/ground-breaking-technology-to-recycle-all-forms-of-plastic-waste/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-2023-belkin-to-start-shipping-accessories-made-of-recycled-plastic-to-kick-off-sustainability-initiative/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. By now, I think that most of us are aware that the agricultural industry has a significant impact on the environment, and it's essential to find ways to reduce that impact. The use of innovative technologies can help farmers make more informed decisions and improve the efficiency of their operations, reducing waste and minimising the use of harmful chemicals.  As this is the tech season, I thought it would be interesting to look at how technology is aiding more eco-friendly methods in farming.   Let me just start off by saying that technology has the potential to play a significant role in making agriculture more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Kayleigh and her co-founder, Blaze, grew up in Lincolnshire surrounded by farms and food factories. Over lockdown, Kayleigh noticed how a changing climate was affecting local food systems and began learning how the food we choose affects the climate, too. Together, they developed  the Floop App - the mobile app that tracks the carbon footprint of your food. 

Sources:
https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/research/indicators-and-trends/natural-environment/sustainable-agriculture/
https://www.thefloopapp.com/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode we are talking about clean technology, also known as "green technology" or "clean tech," which refers to a broad range of products, services, and processes that minimise negative environmental impacts while promoting sustainability. Clean technology encompasses a wide range of areas, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, green transportation, sustainable agriculture, waste management and recycling, and water conservation, among others. The importance of clean technology cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in addressing some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, water scarcity, and air pollution.

The Tyre Collective, which is a clean-tech company founded in 2020 by Hanson, Hugo and Siobhan with a vision to reduce their impact on the environment.
What began as a master’s project at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, now brings people across disciplines and industries together to tackle the complex problem of tyre wear.
Sources:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17201-9
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abd6951
https://www.cdc.gov/air/particulate_matter.html
https://www.insiderintelligence.com/insights/last-mile-delivery-shipping-explained/
Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode we are discussing ways to make production more sustainable through scientific innovations. These play a crucial role in promoting sustainable living by creating new technologies and improving existing ones that help reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment.
Amphico is a material innovation start-up developing bio-inspired and circular material technology to disrupt the watersport and outdoor high-performance sportswear industry. They are a combination of experienced scientists and designers, passionate about making the future a better place, both in creating a more sustainable future for the planet and in the improved performance and experience of the products that they create. Today I’m joined by Dr Deana Tsang CTO and Fergus Telfer, Design engineer.
Sources:
https://www.amphico.uk/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode, we are discussing the impact of "green apps". As we have spoken about, time and time again on this podcast, sustainability is a crucial concern in the modern world, and with the rise of technology, there is an increasing focus on how we can utilise it to make a positive impact on the environment. In this regard, more “green apps” have emerged as an innovative tool for promoting eco-friendly consumer behaviour.
Our guests this week are: Tamryn Stowell, founder of the app SoCo; and Laura Vehanen and George Kassab, the co-founders of BEARTH: The Climate Action App.

This episode is sponsored by BEARTH: The Climate Action App. Accurately and effortlessly track and offset your carbon footprint from online purchases and learn how to make more sustainable consumption choices in your everyday life. Available now in the App Store and Google Play

Sources:
https://www.bearth.co.uk/
https://www.amazonconservation.org/
https://www.soco.world/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0J6OZE0D1NlY0GfPGidmwd?si=627ab079f31e4cca

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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