The EcoCentrics

The EcoCentrics
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A podcast for anyone who is interested in sustainability and taking action towards a lower carbon life. Remember to hit follow so you never miss an episode.

  1. 05/12/2023

    Christmas

    PK & Tom discuss consumerism and Christmas, from advent calendars to jolly jumpers, how can we embrace the festivities in a sustainable guilt free way? And when it comes to trees, which is the most eco-friendly, the fake fir or a real replantable?  Rent A Tree https://www.thechristmastreecompany.com/rent-a-christmas-tree Sustainable Christmas https://www.wwf.org.uk/top-tips-sustainable-christmasWaste Free Christmashttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/24-ways-to-waste-not-this-christmasThe Not So Jolly Stats https://www.businesswaste.co.uk/christmas-waste-facts-its-not-very-jolly/Christmas Wrappinghttps://www.gwp.co.uk/guides/christmas-packaging-facts/Lidl Rental Jumpershttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/nov/23/lidl-christmas-jumper-loan-scheme-nspcc

    22 min

  2. 14/11/2023

    Fossil Fuels & The King's Speech

    PK & Tom catch up for the first time since The King's Speech and discuss the licensing of new oil and gas fields. Is this a political move? Do the economics add up? And what impact could this have on the nation's spirit?  The Nish Kumar Climate Breakthrough film is here ...www.climatesciencebreakthrough.com Petrostates planning expansion of fossil fuels ...https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/08/insanity-petrostates-planning-huge-expansion-of-fossil-fuels-says-un-report  The International Energy Agency say no to new coal mines or oil & gas fields ...https://priceofoil.org/2023/08/16/shut-down-60-percent-existing-fossil-fuel-extraction-1-5c/ Five Times Faster by Simon Sharpe https://fivetimesfaster.org/Green Swans, John Elkingtonhttps://www.greenbiz.com/article/green-swans-and-exponential-decade-conversation-john-elkington

    22 min

  3. 07/11/2023

    Sport & Football versus The Planet

    After the announcement that UEFA will expand its football tournaments in 2024, PK & Tom discuss what impact this will have on the environment. They also look at how climate change is impacting UK football clubs today, the teams that are leading the way when it comes to green credentials, plus why PK is thinking of taking up plogging.   More about European football and its impact on the planet ... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67159156  Carlisle United affected by flooding... https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2021/november/chief-exec-it-does-cause-real-concern/  Forest Green Rovers and their green credentials...  https://www.fgr.co.uk/eco-park  Reading FC climate stripes kit... https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/25/home-kit-2022-23-showyourstripes-hoopsforthefuture/  Crewe Alexandra solar farm ... https://www.crewealex.net/news/2023/february/reds-to-go-green-with-ambitious-solar-farm-scheme

    19 min

  4. 31/10/2023

    The Power Of Community

    PK & Tom chat about some of the brilliant projects in the UK, where the local community have taken decarbonisation into their own hands and helped regenerate their area. Take a listen for some real inspiration on how to make a difference where you live. Inspiring examples discussed in this episode... DTE Derbyhttps://www.dtederby.org/Gwyneddhttps://www.deg.wales/about-deg/?lang=enCivic Squarehttps://civicsquare.cc/Atlanta Free Food Foresthttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/22/us/atlanta-free-food-forest-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.aglanta.org/urban-food-forest-at-browns-mill-1/Plus support on getting started ... https://www.cse.org.uk/my-community/https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/cpdandleadership/cpd-bootcamp/skillsbootcampinplace-baseddecarbonisation/https://www.cse.org.uk/resource/community-retrofit-guide/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/18-billion-awarded-to-boost-energy-efficiency-and-cut-emissions-of-homes-and-public-buildings-across-england

    26 min

  5. 24/10/2023

    Floods & Halloween

    PK & Tom reflect on the last few days of flooding in the UK and they discuss the scary stats around halloween, why you shouldn't feed pumpkin to hedgehogs, plus Tom's spooky upcycled costume. Here is some extra reading on halloween waste ...https://www.wastemanaged.co.uk/halloween-waste/https://www.businesswaste.co.uk/halloween-waste/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/25/uk-expected-to-waste-terrifying-number-of-halloween-pumpkinsPlus some tips on having a more sustainable halloween https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/10-green-halloween-tips

    20 min

  6. 17/10/2023

    Construction

    PK & Tom discuss why we're obsessed with building more stuff, the impacts this can have on the environment and what are the lower carbon solutions? From green steel to carbon capture, using waste material and the benefits of AI - no stone is left unturned. The problem with concrete...https://www.fairplanet.org/story/concrete-climate-change-environmental-injustice/Demand for sand ...https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/rising-demand-sand-calls-resource-governanceCarbon capture & storage ....https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/carbon-capture-usage-and-storage-market-engagement-on-cluster-sequencingThe Peak Cluster project ...https://www.peakcluster.co.uk/

    24 min

  7. 10/10/2023

    Fashion

    PK & Tom discuss fast fashion, charity shops and consumption habits. Plus guest Kate Kenneally talks sustainable swimwear and why legislation is needed to make the industry more ethical.To get in touch with PK & Tom email hello@theecocentrics.comTo find out more about Kate's Swimwear https://gen-reswim.com/Other useful linkshttps://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/world-of-change/AralSeahttps://changingmarkets.org/portfolio/fossil-fashion/https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/That company Tom mentioned at the end of this episode https://laagam.com/pages/our-waySustainable Superstarshttps://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/home/https://www.rei.com/We don't make money from this podcast, but if you'd like to support a cause then please donate here https://www.givedirectly.org

    25 min

  8. 03/10/2023

    On The Allotment

    PK & Tom take a trip to a Derby City allotment where they meet plot-casters Elaine & Julia, who demonstrate that growing your own food is not only good for the tastebuds, but it's also great for the planet. From helping wildlife to thrive, reducing food miles, to capturing carbon in your garden, growing a few vegetables might be the most eco hobby you could have. To hear more from Elaine & Julie take a listen to their Potty Plotters podcasthttps://thepottyplotters.podbean.comOr check out their website...https://thepottyplotters.uk

    20 min
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