SUSTAINABILITY NUGGETS

Rarosue Amaraibi

This podcast helps people envision sustainability by exposing them to innovative projects and initiatives from corporations, government agencies, and businesses around the world. Sustainability Nuggets is based on three pillars which are known as the Triple Bottom Line; People, Planet, and Profit. We talk about environmentally friendly technologies, behavioral changes, manufacturing processes, and government/business policies that ensure social, environmental, and economic balance. www.greenclubnigeria.com

  1. 03/09/2025

    How Businesses Track and Reduce Their Carbon Emissions

    How Businesses Track and Reduce Their Carbon Emissions🌍 Tracking and reducing carbon emissions is a challenge for many businesses—but the right tools can make it easier.In this episode of the Sustainability Nuggets Podcast, I sit down with Gerald Leonard, CEO of Tonberry Premier, to discuss how carbon management platforms like Greenly are helping companies take a data-driven approach to sustainability. ✅ What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ How businesses track and manage their carbon footprints 📊 ✔️ Why financial & activity data are key for accurate carbon accounting💰 ✔️ How Greenly’s AI-powered platform simplifies emissions tracking 🔍 ✔️ Real-world case studies of companies successfully reducing their emissions 🚀 ✔️ The biggest challenges in carbon management—and how to overcome them ✅💡 Want to make your business more sustainable? A data-driven carbon reduction strategy can help you cut emissions, stay compliant, and improve your ESG performance! 🎧 Listen & Follow: ▶️ Watch more sustainability insights on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PLI2EydlkItTQmFn25D1HvuFmHIlSejzbV&si=a2E2gJgoMC0Z_H_K 🎵 Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/episodes/Welcome-to-Sustainability-Nuggets-ega62t 💚 Support the Show: Help sustain future episodes with a Super Thanks on YouTube! Your support helps us create more educational content about environmental solutions. 🤝 Connect & Collaborate: Want to be featured on the channel? Email: info@rarosueamaraibi.com or greenclubnigeria@gmail.com 📺 New Episodes: Monthly deep dives into sustainability, climate change, and environmental solutions. 🔗 Connect with Gerald: https://turnberrypremiere.com/sustainability🔗 Check out the Greenly Platform: https://greenly.earth/en-us 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📢 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more sustainability insights!

    40 min
  2. 02/09/2025

    How Building Materials Could Store 50% of Human-Caused Emissions

    How Building Materials Could Store 50% of Human-Caused EmissionsCan building materials help fight climate change? 🤔 In this episode of the Sustainability Nuggets podcast, Dr. Rarosue Amaraibi sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Van Royan to discuss a groundbreaking study showing how concrete, bricks, wood, and bioplastics could store up to 16 billion tons of CO2 per year—potentially offsetting 50% of human-caused emissions.What You’ll Learn:✅ How carbon storage in buildings works 🏢✅ The role of biobased plastics and biochar in sustainable construction 🌿✅ The feasibility & challenges of scaling carbon-negative buildings ⚒️✅ Real-world applications & how industry is adopting these materials 🌎From leveraging carbon-negative building materials to understanding the economic and environmental implications, we break down the science behind turning our built environment into a massive carbon sink. Could this be the future of net-zero cities?🎧 Listen & Follow:▶️ Watch more sustainability insights on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PLI2EydlkItTQmFn25D1HvuFmHIlSejzbV&si=a2E2gJgoMC0Z_H_K🎵 Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/episodes/Welcome-to-Sustainability-Nuggets-ega62t💚 Support the Show:Help sustain future episodes with a Super Thanks on YouTube!Your support helps us create more educational content about environmental solutions.🤝 Connect & Collaborate:Want to be featured on the channel? Email: info@rarosueamaraibi.com or greenclubnigeria@gmail.com📺 New Episodes: Monthly deep dives into sustainability, climate change, and environmental solutions.🔗 Read the Full Study Here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adq8594💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments!📢 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more sustainability insights!

    27 min
  3. 01/19/2025

    Why Are Wildfires Happening in Winter? The Shocking Truth About Climate Change and Fires

    Why Are Wildfires Happening in Winter? The Shocking Truth About Climate Change and Fires Wildfires are no longer confined to summer and fall. As recent events in Southern California show, wildfires are now occurring even in winter, causing unprecedented destruction. In this episode of the Sustainability Nuggets Podcast, we explore: 1. Why wildfires are happening in winter, 2. The role of human activity and climate change in fueling these fires, 3. How the Santa Ana winds spread fires rapidly, 4. Practical steps for adaptation and prevention. From understanding wildfire causes to solutions like fire-resilient communities, early warning systems, and improved firefighting infrastructure, we cover it all. Learn how we can tackle this growing crisis together. 🎧 Listen & Follow: ▶️ Watch more sustainability insights on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2EydlkItTQmFn25D1HvuFmHIlSejzbV&si=VPHOVuKyew64d5MXi 🎵 Listen on Spotify: 💚 Support the Show: Help sustain future episodes with a super thanks on Youtube. Your support helps us create more educational content about environmental issues! 🤝 Connect & Collaborate: Want to be featured on the channel? Email: info@rarosueamaraibi.com or greenclubnigeria@gmail.com Join our community of sustainability enthusiasts! 📺 New Episodes: Biweekly explorations of sustainability, climate change, and environmental solutions. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more environmental insights and join the conversation by commenting your thoughts below! Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:54 Why Are Wildfires Occurring in Winter? Intro 00:54 - 01:39 Southern California’s Worst Wildfire Season: Key Facts 01:39 - 02:29 How Do Wildfires Start? The Role of Sparks and Fuel 02:29 - 03:17 How Climate Change Makes Wildfires Worse 03:17 - 04:09 Why Wildfires Spread So Fast: The Santa Ana Winds 04:09 - 06:38 Wildfires Adaptation Strategies 06:38 - 08:03 How Can we Prevent Wildfires 08:03 - 10:01 Final Thoughts on Winter Wildfires and Climate Solutions #Wildfires #ClimateChange #Sustainability #FireSeason #WinterWildfires #EnvironmentalSolutions #ClimateAction

    10 min
  4. 12/01/2024

    How Businesses CAN Transition To Net Zero (Explained)

    How Businesses CAN Transition To Net Zero (Explained) Join us for an insightful conversation with Joanne Flinn, Chairperson of the ESG Institute and author of "Greensight: The Sustainability Guide for Company Directors." In this episode of the Sustainability Nuggets, we explore practical frameworks and strategies for businesses transitioning to net zero. Key topics include: ·      The five business profiles: Observer, Pledger, Complier, Transformer, and Definer ·      Understanding net zero vs. true zero vs. regenerative business models ·      Practical implementation strategies for sustainability transformation ·      Common misconceptions about business sustainability ·      The role of sustainability in future business success ·      Tips for starting your organization's sustainability journey Whether you're a business leader, sustainability professional, or someone interested in corporate sustainability, this episodeboffers valuable insights into making the transition to net zero both practical and profitable. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! Get Joanne's book "Greensight": https://www.amazon.com/Greensight-Sustainability-Guide-Company-Directors/dp/0994323379/  Take the Greensight Assessment: https://greensight.scoreapp.com/ Listen to my sustainability podcast on Youtube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2EydlkItTQmFn25D1HvuFmHIlSejzbV&si=g-Ne9bGAL0tDjXmL Help sustain future episodes with a small monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/episodes/Welcome-to-Sustainability-Nuggets-ega62t/support Your support helps us create more educational content about environmental issues! For business inquiries: info@rarosueamaraibi.com #CorporateSustainability #NetZero #BusinessStrategy #ESG #SustainableTransformation #BusinessLeadership #SustainabilityNuggets

    1 hr
  5. 11/03/2024

    Is Climate Anxiety the UNEXPECTED Key to Saving the Planet?

    Is climate anxiety helping or hurting our fight against climate change? Research shows that moderate levels of climate anxiety can actually motivate positive environmental action. In this episode, we sit down with Emmanuel Maduneme, a researcher at the University of Oregon, to discuss his groundbreaking study on climate anxiety among young people. From media's role in causing climate anxiety to finding the right balance between concern and action, we explore how to channel environmental worries into meaningful change. Plus, discover practical advice for those feeling overwhelmed by climate concerns and learn about the surprising differences in climate anxiety across different countries. 🎧 Listen & Follow: ▶️ Watch more sustainability insights on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2EydlkItTQmFn25D1HvuFmHIlSejzbV&si=_qFhw1PEKUecuqK0 🎵 Listen on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/episodes/Welcome-to-Sustainability-Nuggets-ega62t 💚 Support the Show: Help sustain future episodes with a small monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/episodes/Welcome-to-Sustainability-Nuggets-ega62t/support Your support helps us create more educational content about environmental issues! 🤝 Connect & Collaborate: Want to be featured on the channel? Email: info@rarosueamaraibi.com or greenclubnigeria@gmail.com Join our community of sustainability enthusiasts! 📺 New episodes biweekly exploring sustainability, climate change, and environmental solutions. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more environmental insights! #ClimateAnxiety #ClimateAction #Sustainability #MentalHealth #EnvironmentalAction #ClimateChange #Research #SustainabilityNuggets

    48 min
  6. 10/26/2024

    Hurricanes Are Getting STRONGER And MORE FREQUENT But Why?

    Are hurricanes getting stronger and more frequent? The answer is yes, and it's a trend that's expected to continue. Climate change, warmer ocean temperatures, and other factors are contributing to the increase in intense hurricanes. In this video, we'll dive into the reasons behind this alarming trend and explore what it means for our planet's future. From the science behind hurricane formation to the devastating impact of these powerful storms, we'll cover it all. So, if you want to know why hurricanes are getting stronger and more frequent, be sure to watch until the end. 🎧 Listen & Follow: ▶️ Watch more sustainability insights on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2EydlkItTQmFn25D1HvuFmHIlSejzbV&si=VPHOVuKyew64d5MXi 🎵 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Gl7CW1tJwGeKhHxmaJMam?si=5ca157d79ee8456a 💚 Support the Show: - Help sustain future episodes with a small monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rarosue-amaraibi/episodes/Welcome-to-Sustainability-Nuggets-ega62t/support - Your support helps us create more educational content about environmental issues! 🤝 Connect & Collaborate: - Want to be featured on the channel? Email: info@rarosueamaraibi.com or greenclubnigeria@gmail.com - Join our community of sustainability enthusiasts! 📺 New episodes biweekly exploring sustainability, climate change, and environmental solutions. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more environmental insights! #ClimateChange #Hurricanes #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateAction

    11 min

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This podcast helps people envision sustainability by exposing them to innovative projects and initiatives from corporations, government agencies, and businesses around the world. Sustainability Nuggets is based on three pillars which are known as the Triple Bottom Line; People, Planet, and Profit. We talk about environmentally friendly technologies, behavioral changes, manufacturing processes, and government/business policies that ensure social, environmental, and economic balance. www.greenclubnigeria.com