The sustainably.eco Podcast

Sustainable Kingston

The sustainably.eco podcast is a monthly conversation with leaders in sustainability from our own backyard in Kingston, ON and across Canada. Topics will include sustainable transportation, food recovery, climate action, sustainable energy, the living wage movement to name but a few. 

  1. FEB 5

    Episode 41: RXN Hub: Exploring the Intersection of Chemistry and Sustainability in Kingston

    In this episode of the Sustainably.eco podcast, host Ben Skene speaks with Morgan Lehtinen, the executive director of Reaction Hub (RXN Hub), about the intersection of chemistry and sustainability in Kingston. They discuss the role of Reaction Hub in supporting the commercialization of sustainable technologies, the importance of water treatment innovations, and the historical significance of their location. Morgan shares insights on building a community of innovators, trends in clean tech, and the challenges of scaling sustainable technologies. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, municipal support, and balancing local and global impact in the pursuit of sustainability. About the guest:  Morgan Lehtinen, PhD is an accomplished researcher, entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, educator and innovation consultant with 10+ years mobilizing chemical technologies in university and entrepreneurial ecosystems. As Executive Director of RXN HUB, Morgan leads a national coalition of start-up supporters to provide a first-of-its-kind near-net-zero facility and support system in Kingston; offering a home for cleantech ventures to pilot, demonstrate and manufacture their chemical technologies in service of a cleaner tomorrow. About the host:  Originally from Ottawa, Ben Skene moved to Kingston in August after graduating from Carleton University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Humanities. He is passionate about digital storytelling and exploring how media can connect communities to sustainability and place.

    37 min

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The sustainably.eco podcast is a monthly conversation with leaders in sustainability from our own backyard in Kingston, ON and across Canada. Topics will include sustainable transportation, food recovery, climate action, sustainable energy, the living wage movement to name but a few.