5 episodes
The Green Network Lydia Handford
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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Three curious friends delve deeper into the environmental headlines and ask the niggling questions about what living sustainably really means. The Green Network unpacks the environmental issues we're all pondering in insightful, fun conversations with expert guests. By uncovering fascinating new perspectives, they aim to equip listeners with valuable ideas and inspiration that can empower them to navigate everyday sustainable challenges.
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What's in my school uniform?
Fast fashion has dominated the headlines, but a new focus on the health impacts of school uniforms is emerging. Listen in to today’s expert guest Carry Somers, Founder of Fashion Revolution, as she uncovers ‘what’s in our school uniforms’, and why it matters for our children and the planet.
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Treasure in our trash: food waste and poverty
Why does so much of the food produced for human consumption end up in the bin? In this episode, we speak to Chris Wilkie from charity Plan Zheroes to learn more about how we can divert more precious mouthfuls away from landfill and onto the plates of those who need it most.
List of links and references:
Plan Zheroes: https://planzheroes.org/
Olio: https://olioex.com/
Fareshare: https://fareshare.org.uk/
Feedback: https://feedbackglobal.org/
WRAP: https://www.wrap.org.uk/
The Felix Project: https://thefelixproject.org
Food Statistics: https://thefelixproject.org/news/food-waste-facts?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI86LhyKT86AIVwrTtCh0yswh9EAAYASAAEgI2QvD_BwE
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The future of food: a bug's life?
The modern diet is under question due to the heavy planetary toll of current protein sources. We talk with scientists and businesses who have been exploring the potential for creepy crawlies to replace traditional proteins and ask, will we be crunching caterpillars any time soon?
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The creative art of changing behaviours and beliefs: does saving the planet start with changing ourselves?
One of the hottest sustainability topics is how the modern world makes a collective shift towards sustainable behaviours, mindsets and attitudes. We met with creative pioneer Naresh Ramchandani, founder of 'Do the Green Thing', to discuss the power of the human imagination in changing behaviour and values.
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Sustainability: a wicked, wicked problem.
It's the word on everyone's lips at the moment, but what does it really mean?
In this introductory episode, we explore the origins of the term 'sustainable'- what it encompasses and how to use the concept in our day to day lives to help us navigate choices and enrich our discussions.
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Customer Reviews
Excellent
Thought-provoking discussions with useful insights from guest speakers. Particularly enjoyed ep. 4 on the interlinked topics of food poverty and the environmental impact of food waste.
A fun, engaging take on complex and gloomy issues
I like the light, relaxed approach these guys take to really weighty topics. Have come away with some new perspectives. Thanks!
Really interesting!
I learned a lot listening to this episode about insects in food, well presented and highly interesting!