EcoThreads: Exploring Sustainability and its Intersections

Greta Jennings
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Hello and welcome to the EcoThreads podcast, where we explore sustainability and its intersections with different social movements and issues from sustainable agriculture to fast fashion and climate justice. I’m your host Greta Jennings, a high school senior dedicated to educating myself and others about the expansiveness of sustainability as a concept and a lifestyle. New episodes every other Sunday!

  1. 12/22/2024

    Art for Action: An Interview with Climate Artist Nicole Kelner

    In Episode 22, I interviewed Nicole Kelner, the founder of Arts and Climate Change, an organization that uses the power of art to communicate complex climate issues in engaging and accessible ways. Her latest work, a coloring book titled Electrify Everything, focuses on clean energy and is a fun, educational resource for people of all ages. In the interview, she shared her experience using art as a tool for climate communication and activism, some of her past projects, her career journey to becoming a full-time climate artist, and more. Learn more about Nicole: https://nicolekelner.com/ If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Follow @ecothreads_podcast on Instagram and Tiktok.

    32 min

  2. 08/17/2024

    Impact Investing: An Interview with Social Entrepreneur Frank Altman

    In Episode 21, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Frank Altman, the founder of Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, a leading national community development financial institution. Frank's 2023 book, "A New Capitalism: Creating a Just Economy That Works for All," is a Forbes Books Bestseller and advocates for more equitable investment strategies. In the interview, he shares his experience with impact investing, an investment strategy that seeks to generate financial returns while also creating a positive social or environmental impact. Our discussion ranges from the political blowback to ESG to how the murder of George Floyd impacted financial markets. Learn more about Community Reinvestment Fund: https://crfusa.com/ Learn more about Frank: https://frankaltman.com/ If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Follow @ecothreads_podcast on Instagram and Tiktok.

    33 min

  3. 06/09/2024

    Navigating Non-Profits: An Interview with Seaside Sustainability's Eric Magers

    In Episode 20, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Eric Magers, the Founder & Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability, an environmental non-profit based in Gloucester MA. With a focus on sustainability, education, and action, Seaside is committed to inspiring people to make a positive impact on our planet, particularly our oceans. Eric is also the Founder & CEO of National STEM Honor Society. In the interview, he shares how his experience as an educator has shaped his current projects and how he incorporates STEM and sustainability into more education systems globally. We also discuss the role and practices of environmental non-profits. Learn more about Seaside Sustainability: https://www.seasidesustainability.org/ Learn more about Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/ If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Follow @ecothreads_podcast on Instagram and Tiktok.

    32 min

  4. 04/28/2024

    Environmental Education: An Interview with Isaias Hernandez (Queer Brown Vegan)

    In Episode 19, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Isaias Hernandez, more commonly known as Queer Brown Vegan. Queer Brown Vegan is also the name of his independent media platform which they started in 2019 and has since amassed over 180,000 followers across social media platforms. In the interview, he shares his experience as an environmental educator and content creator and what he has learned throughout his journey. Learn more about Queer Brown Vegan: https://queerbrownvegan.com/ Follow Isaias on social media: @queerbrownvegan If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Instagram & Tiktok: @ecothreads_podcast

    34 min

  5. 03/17/2024

    Sustainable Scholarship: An Interview with Carnegie Mellon's Alex Hiniker and Aleena Siddiqui

    In Episode 18, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Alex Hiniker and Aleena Siddiqui from Carnegie Mellon University. Alex is the Director of CMU's Sustainability Initiative, which amplifies the university's sustainability efforts through education, research, and practices. Aleena is a sophomore at CMU and the Communications & Outreach Intern for the Sustainability Initiative. In the interview, they share their expertise on university sustainability, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and the importance of youth engagement in sustainability. Learn more about the Sustainability Initiative: https://www.cmu.edu/leadership/the-provost/provost-priorities/sustainability-initiative/index.html Aleena's article on the UN SDG Action Weekend: https://www.library.cmu.edu/about/news/2023-09/sustainability-students-united-nations Learn more about Alex: https://www.library.cmu.edu/about/people/alexandra-hiniker If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Instagram & Tiktok: @ecothreads_podcast

    33 min

  6. 02/25/2024

    Responsible Returns: An Interview with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner's Pernille Mortensen

    In Episode 17, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Pernille Mortensen, the VP – Head of Global Partnerships and Engagements at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a Danish investing firm that specializes in renewable energy investments and leads the green transition. In the interview, she shares how she uses her experience as a diplomat to inform her work in coordinating global sustainable partnerships for CIP. She also discusses the successes and challenges facing green energy projects in Denmark and beyond. A must listen for those interested in global policy and sustainable investing! Learn more about Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners: https://www.cip.com/ Learn more about Pernille: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pernille-mortensen/?originalSubdomain=dk If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Instagram & Tiktok: @ecothreads_podcast

    28 min

  7. 01/21/2024

    Sustainable Solidarity: An Interview with NJEJA's Chris Tandazo

    In Episode 16, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Chris Tandazo (they/them), the Statewide Environmental Justice Organizer for the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance -- an alliance committed to creating healthy, sustainable, and just communities by eliminating environmental injustices in low income and communities of color. In the interview, they discussed their work for the NJEJA, how the organization advocates for overburdened communities, and how systemic racism exacerbates environmental injustice. They also shared their own experiences living in "EJ" communities and how that has shaped their worldview today. A must listen for advocates of environmental justice! Learn more about the NJEJA here: https://njeja.org/ Watch Chris's testimony before a Senate Environment & Public Works Subcommittee: https://www.c-span.org/video/?528770-1/hearing-impact-plastic-pollution# If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family! Instagram & Tiktok: @ecothreads_podcast

    26 min

  8. 01/07/2024

    Exploring Environmental Economics: An Interview with UChicago's Dr. Sabina Shaikh

    In Episode 15, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Dr. Sabina Shaikh, a Senior Instructional Professor and the Director of Academic Programs and Undergraduate Studies for UChicago's Environment, Geography, and Urbanization program. In our discussion, she shared her expertise in environmental economics and her perspective on the possibility environmental cultural shifts. She also spoke about her work in urban sustainability, including her newly published book "Our Urban Future: An Active Learning Guide to Sustainable Cities." Want to learn more about my guest? https://cegu.uchicago.edu/2022/08/16/sabina-shaikh/ If you liked this episode, be sure to rate/review it and share it with your friends and family. Instagram & Tikto: @ecothreads_podcast

    27 min
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Hello and welcome to the EcoThreads podcast, where we explore sustainability and its intersections with different social movements and issues from sustainable agriculture to fast fashion and climate justice. I’m your host Greta Jennings, a high school senior dedicated to educating myself and others about the expansiveness of sustainability as a concept and a lifestyle. New episodes every other Sunday!

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