Environmental Minute

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Environmental Minute is a short feature in which high school student Maddie Yang from Moravian Academy provides listeners a glimpse into the world of sustainability, covering various topics from the correlation between biodiversity and native plants, to ecotourism and sustainable swaps! Support for WDIY's Environmental Minute is provided in part by the Estate of Don Miles.

  1. JAN 21

    Biomimicry: Designing Like Nature to Solve Human Problems | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang discusses biomimicry, a field that encourages us to embrace the perfection of what nature created and use it as a roadmap.

    5 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    Traditional Ecological Stewardship | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang talks about the rich contributions to the land made by Native Americans and Alaska Native communities, and what that history can teach us.

    5 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    The Gift Economy | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang explores the waste created by unwanted gifts every holiday season, and compares it to the story The Giving Tree.

    4 min

  4. 10/15/2025

    Gaia Theory | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang talks about the Gaia Theory and its definition of Earth as a self-regulating system.

    4 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    Eco Villages | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang explains the beauty of eco villages, how they can really help our environment, and some examples of what they could look like.

    5 min

  6. 08/13/2025

    The Key to Sustainable Fashion | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang explains how clothing companies can contribute to climate change, and explains how to make the best of your fashion.

    5 min

  7. 07/16/2025

    Turning On the Tap: Water Conservation | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang talks about the importance of water conservation and shares tips for everyday people to be more efficient with their water use.

    4 min

  8. 06/18/2025

    Preventing Food Waste | Environmental Minute

    Maddie Yang shares ways to prevent food waste and explains how such a simple task can help the environment.

    5 min
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Environmental Minute is a short feature in which high school student Maddie Yang from Moravian Academy provides listeners a glimpse into the world of sustainability, covering various topics from the correlation between biodiversity and native plants, to ecotourism and sustainable swaps! Support for WDIY's Environmental Minute is provided in part by the Estate of Don Miles.

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