101 Ways To Save The Planet Bonnie & Madeleine
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101 Ways To Save The Planet is one hour of hope and optimism about the future. Each episode features interviews with some of the most forward-thinking minds who are dreaming up solutions to combat climate change and help humanity live in harmony with nature. We will share their vision for the future and provide information about how you, too, can help that vision become reality.
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Podcast Finale: Cheers to Green Conversations and New Beginnings.
Hey everyone, in today's episode we’re sharing some bittersweet news - this will be our last episode of 101 Ways to Save the Planet. It's been an amazing and inspiring journey, but it's time to move on to new life aspirations and adventures. We've had some real heart-to-heart chats, learned a lot, and connected with values-aligned people like you along the way. While life changes and busy schedules have made it tough to keep going, we're so grateful for the memories and lessons.Looking ahead,...
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Building With Natural And Materials
In today's podcast, Simon Gonzalez, a third-generation natural builder, discusses the global potential of natural building using materials like cob and adobe. He introduces the concept of "outposts" for showcasing the potential of these often ancient techniques, emphasises regional education, and addresses logistical challenges in today’s world, including legal obstacles. Simon dispels myths about the resilience of natural materials, explores practical applications in urban settings, and prom...
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Finding your role in the circular economy of the future
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paula Huerta, a licensed architect, sustainability & circular economy consultant, and passionate advocate for environmental solutions. Paula, a friend of Bonnie’s living in Lombok, Indonesia (the island next to Bali), shares how she stays motivated by staying educated and up-to-date on the latest sustainability solutions available and why she is always willing to get her hands dirty to bring those solutions to her own community. Listen...
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Green-ifying your life: Christmas Edition
Happy December Everyone! We are taking a short holiday break for the rest of the month, but before we go, we're sharing some quick tips for a conscious and ethical holiday season.In this episode, we cover some ideas for eco-friendly gifts, like refillable beauty products and second-hand or more sustainably-made clothes. We also talk about the charm of homemade gifts - like Madeleine's special hot chocolate mix! - as well as some great alternatives to Amazon for online shopping. Plus, we explo...
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Switching from cars to electric, autonomous "People Movers"
In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Phil Pierce from Zoox, a company working to innovate the future of autonomous, electric “people movers” (don’t call it a car!). Phil is Zoox's senior public policy and safety strategy manager, and talks to us about the path to evolving urban transportation to accommodate more electric, autonomous, and on-demand mobility and fewer gas--powered, accident prone and highway clogging single-driver vehicles. Phil discusses the shift from car owners...
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Green-ifying your life room-by-room: Kitchen edition
In this podcast episode, we focus on how to make our kitchens more environmentally friendly spaces. We believe the key to achieving a greener lifestyle lies in gradual steps and educating ourselves over time. Today, we're excited to share the practical tips we've learned for reducing waste and energy consumption in our kitchens. The main topics we'll cover include waste-free kitchen products, non-toxic cleaning solutions, composting and recycling, making sustainable coffee choices,...