Sustainably Geeky

Epically Geeky
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Sustainably Geeky is a podcast for the everyday environmentalist! The show features a group of average people with one thing in common: a healthy respect for the environment, and a desire to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Each episode we'll tackle a new subject and will feature guests occasionally to help us go in depth on some of our more complex topics. Whether you're a hardcore treehugger or have a mild curiosity about the environment, we hope you'll learn something! Feel free to share your green life hacks and ideas for future shows.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 96 - Fight for the Rights... of Nature

    Much of the world takes for granted that natural resources exist to be owned and used by humans, with no thought to the consequences of these actions. The idea that nature has the right to exist free from human interference has long existed in indigenous communities, and is finally gaining wider support around the world. Quetza and Somabha from the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) join us to discuss the rights of nature movement and the ways it is being implemented around the world. They share examples of successful rights of nature initiatives, and offer insights into how to gain support at all levels of society. Resources discussed in this episode: Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) GARN Facebook GARN Instagram GARN Twitter GARN LinkedIn GARN Eco Jurisprudence Monitor GARN Paper: Financialization of Nature: A false solution to Climate Change Rights of Nature documentary Should Trees Have Standing? book Earth Law book  Hoodwinked in the Hothouse Fossil Fuel Treaty Degrowth Institute Wild Law: A Manifesto for Earth Justice book Ecological Jurisprudence book Quetza Ramirez LinkedIn Somabha Bandopadhay LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

  2. Jul 27

    Ep 95 - A New Way to Meat

    Conventional meat production negatively impacts the environment, public health, national security and economic stability. Despite this, meat consumption continues to rise each year. Bruce Friedrich explores these issues in his book MEAT: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity’s Favorite Food—and Our Future. Bruce joins us to discuss the book, and how advances into alternative methods of meat production could revolutionize the way we eat. Resources discussed in this episode: MEAT: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity’s Favorite Food—and Our Future book Good Food Institute GFI Bluesky GFI Instagram GFI LinkedIn GFI Substack GFI Threads GFI Youtube Livestock's Long Shadow report Diet for a Small Planet book Thinking Fast and Slow book Giving Green Bruce Friedrich LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

  3. Jun 29

    Ep 94 - Making Waves

    The ocean provides invaluable ecosystem services enabling the survival of most life on Earth, regardless of whether it lives in the water or near the coast. The ocean also provides ample recreation and tourism opportunities. Alex Fogg from Destin-Fort Walton Beach (DFWB) joins us to discuss marine conservation, eco-tourism and how DFWB is merging the two to help protect local resources and the communities that rely on them. He offers real world examples of how this coastal community is adapting to a changing environment, while engaging both visitors and locals to protect and enhance local ecosystems. Resources discussed in this episode: Destin-Fort Walton Beach website DFWB Instagram DFWB Facebook DFWB YouTube DFWB LinkedIn Alex Fogg LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

  4. May 25

    Ep 93 - Level the Playing Field

    Sports have a huge personal and cultural impact for people all around the world, bringing communities together and offering unique social experiences. They also have a sizeable impact on the environment. So how do we balance the personal fulfilment and social connection that sports provide with the need for a healthy planet? Claire Poole from Sport Positive joins to discuss this tension, and how the industry is working to reduce its carbon footprint. She also shares examples for how the changing climate is affecting sports, and how the industry is adapting to this new reality. Resources discussed in this episode: Sport Positive website Sport Positive Facebook Sport Positive Instagram Sport Positive LinkedIn What’s Stopping Us? Report The Climate of Sport Podcast Your Brain on Climate Podcast Save the Reef Reef Safe Sunscreen Guide Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

  5. Apr 27

    Ep 92 - Less is More

    Humans produce an incredible amount of rubbish, and it causes an incredible amount of damage to our environment and health. Better waste management practices are part of the solution, but waste reduction is just as vital. Sarah Currie-Halpern from Think Zero LLC joins to discuss how our waste is managed, how to improve this system, and how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are helping. She emphasizes the importance of waste reduction in both the public and private sectors, and offers tips for how to support these efforts. Resources discussed in this episode: Think Zero LLC Think Zero LLC Instagram Think Zero LLC Facebook Think Zero LLC LinkedIn Sarah's LinkedIn Upstream Skip the Stuff Secondhand shopping sites & apps: 1stDibs, AptDeco, Chairish, eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, Kaiyo, Once Upon a Child, Play it Again Sports, Poshmark, ThredUp. Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

  6. Mar 30

    Ep 91 - Weaving Change

    It's time to change the outdated idea that humans are separate from nature. Bioregioning takes a holistic approach to nature restoration that emphasizes the human connection to the landscapes we inhabit. Sarah Prosser, Weaver and CEO of Bioregioning South East Ireland, joins us to discuss their work and the principles of bioregioning. She shares examples where bioregioning is being successfully implemented, emphasizing the importance of  long-term thinking and a willingness to listen. Resources discussed in this episode: Bioregioning South East Ireland Bioregioning South East Ireland LinkedIn Bioregioning South East Ireland Instagram Bioregioning Tayside Bioregional Learning Centre Sarah Prosser LinkedIn Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

  7. Feb 23

    Ep 90 - No Paradise with Wolves

    Wolves and other apex predators play a critical role in their ecosystems,, but they are often feared and vilified by humans. Katie Stacey explores this tension in her book No Paradise with Wolves. The book follows the journey of Katie and her partner as they restore their farm in Northern Spain, while simultaneously learning about and advocating for protection of the local environment, specifically the Iberian wolf. Katie shares insights from years of conservation storytelling and her lived experiences. Her story is an inspiring example of how humans can coexist with other species, even the "big, bag wolf." Resources discussed in this episode: No Paradise with Wolves book Wild Finca Wild Finca Instagram The Wild Shift How Wolves Change Rivers Rebecca Hoskins Wilding book Braiding Sweetgrass book The Wildlife Trusts RSPB Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

  8. Jan 26

    Ep 89 - Easing into Conservation

    When looking to protect land from development, mining and other harmful activities, Conservation Easement Agreements (CEAs) are perhaps one of the most effective methods for permanently protecting private land. Despite their effectiveness, many are not familiar with this method of land protection, so we've brought in Joel Enman from Ontario Farmland Trust to explain how CEAs work. He also discusses why private land conservation is important, and how his and other land trusts are helping landowners maintain ownership of their land while protecting it for future generations. Resources discussed in this episode: Ontario Farmland Trust Joel Enman Linkedin Ontario Land Trust Alliance Alliance of Canadian Land Trusts Land Trust Alliance Farmland Preservation book A Garden for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee book Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

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Sustainably Geeky is a podcast for the everyday environmentalist! The show features a group of average people with one thing in common: a healthy respect for the environment, and a desire to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Each episode we'll tackle a new subject and will feature guests occasionally to help us go in depth on some of our more complex topics. Whether you're a hardcore treehugger or have a mild curiosity about the environment, we hope you'll learn something! Feel free to share your green life hacks and ideas for future shows.

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  • Creator
    Epically Geeky
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Sustainably Geeky