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Green Living ChatsThere's Rubbish in Space? The European Space Agency's efforts on sustainability in spaceTim Flohrer leads ESA's Space Debris Office since 2020. Working on space debris matters since 2001, he joined the office as an engineer in 2007. He is working for ESA's Space Safety Programme and leads activities addressing the development of technologies for monitoring the space debris environment and related risk assessments. He is responsible for operational collision avoidance activities, for re-entry predictions, and for providing satellite missions in all phases with space debris mitigation analyses.
Contact
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tim-flohrer-228a261b2
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GLC aims to share knowledge and education with our cherished listeners...2025-02-0339 min
Green Living ChatsAcademia or Industry: the dilemma of the graduate studentDr. Desmond Anim is an experienced environmental water resource engineer and researcher with over 15 years of expertise at the forefront of sustainable water resources management. His career bridges academia, industry, and government, where he is committed to advancing practical, climate-resilient solutions for water sustainability in the face of urbanization and climate change. Dr. Anim’s current role in government focuses on translating knowledge into actionable water management policies that address today’s most pressing water challenges and contribute to a path toward a resilient, liveable, and sustainable future.
Projects
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CfnDH6UAAA...2025-01-2742 min
Green Living ChatsOverqualified but under experienced: The dilemma of the graduateDr. Desmond Anim is an experienced environmental water resource engineer and researcher with over 15 years of expertise at the forefront of sustainable water resources management. His career bridges academia, industry, and government, where he is committed to advancing practical, climate-resilient solutions for water sustainability in the face of urbanization and climate change. Dr. Anim’s current role in government focuses on translating knowledge into actionable water management policies that address today’s most pressing water challenges and contribute to a path toward a resilient, liveable, and sustainable future.
Projects
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CfnDH6UAAA...2024-12-091h 11
Green Living ChatsPlastic recycling in Ghana: Manufacturer's perspective | Eric Affum BoamahEric Affum Boamah is an enthusiastic champion for the
environment and customer relations with Sound knowledge and understanding of communication tools and public relations techniques.
A passionate wordsmith with 13 years of experience in general quality assurance, leading tailored initiatives in community and industrial relations management, Government Engagements, PR, and Regulatory affairs. With a Master’s Degree in International Business and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering, Eric is the Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead for The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana Limited.
His ultimate goal is to inspire his peers & colleagues with grace, innovation, po...2024-01-1433 min
Green Living ChatsMeeting the Sustainable Development Goals: Remote sensing-based solutions (RSS-hydro)Guy Schumann is an internationally recognised scientist in disaster risk, with affiliations in the US and Europe. He is the Founder of RSS-Hydro, a Luxembourg-based R&D company in EO and computer modelling of water risks. He is an Associate of ImageCat Inc., an international risk management company headquartered in the US. Guy has published many research papers and book chapters and holds a research affiliation with the University of Bristol. He is also a flood expert consultant for the UN WFP and FAO.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-schumann-26532466/
Twitter: @guy_schumann ; @RssHydro
Email: gschumann@rss-hydro...2023-11-1841 min
Green Living ChatsSeason V: We are backWelcome to Season V of the Green Living Chats podcast.
In nature, all species live such that their resources and by-product form part of and nourish nature's regenerative ecosystem - there is nothing like waste. However, humans have created a different ecosystem for ourselves that has, for years, breached nature's rules of "No waste allowed" and instead potentially offset nature's cycles. Our footprint on earth hasn't been much more evident than it is today - "Human-induced climate change is already affecting many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe – with widespread loss and damage to...2023-08-1405 min
Green Living ChatsSeason IV: Its a WRAP || Dr. Daniel Fiifi Tawia Hagan | David Ewusi-MensahDear Greenchatters, it's time to call it a"day" peacefully. In this episode, our hosts reflect on the Season and highlight our conversations on the Green Living Chats podcast. They share their experience and thoughts and how the discussions have nourished and challenged their philosophy and ideology.
All the conversations are available on all podcast platforms, so feel free to go back to them whiles we take a well-deserved break. Until then, see you in May 2023.
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GLC aims to share knowledge and education with our cherished listeners through this Podcast. It's about t...2023-01-241h 12
Green Living ChatsGiving academic research purpose in the society || Dr. Daniel Fiifi Tawia HaganIn this episode, we share a conversation Dr Daniel Fiifi Tawia Hagan (a co-host on the Green Living Chats podcast) has with interns at Eco Amet Solutions as part of our mentorship program.
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GLC aims to share knowledge and education with our cherished listeners through this Podcast. It's about time we connect the pieces: sustainability is a sacrifice but are we ready?
Congratulations🎉🎊, you are a #Greenchatter if you tune in to listen to one episode of this Podcast, so visit our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter) to joi...2022-12-1931 min
Green Living ChatsSustainability: how every action counts || Brenna QuinlanBrenna Quinlan is an illustrator and educator who strives to make the world a better place through her art and her actions. She has ridden a bicycle across the Americas, taught permaculture in Brasil, Chile and Argentina, and lived for four years at Melliodora, the permaculture demonstration site created by permaculture co-originator David Holmgren and his partner Su Dennett in Central Victoria, Australia.
As an illustrator, Brenna has worked with the Australian Red Cross, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, Plan International, Milkwood Permaculture, the Bob Brown Foundation, CSIRO and Costa Georgiadis, among others. As an educator, B...2022-12-051h 06
Green Living ChatsDon't waste "wastewater || Dr. Pau Ródenas MotosDr Pau Ródenas Motos works as a technical project manager in AINIA, a private technology centre in Valencia dedicated to Agrifood, Pharma and Chemical industries. He is an expert in water technology with more than 10 years of research experience in bioelectrochemistry, desalination, resource recovery or nanotechnology.
Get in touch with Dr Pau.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pau-rodenas-motos-4363401b/
Podcast Resources
https://www.ainia.es/en/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cheers-eu-project/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/neosuccess-project/
https://neosuccess-project.eu/
https://www.ainia.es/proyectos-publicos/avi-green-brine/
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Green Living ChatsThe Phoenix Bar: solutions to global food challenges || James FrostJames Frost is a recent economics graduate from the University of Exeter in England and, alongside his degree, he has founded a company called Flaming Phoenix. Flaming Phoenix has created the Phoenix Bar - a completely nourishing (it meets all of the criteria for human nutrition set by the World Health Organisation) and fully sustainable food bar to prevent world hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition.
https://www.flaming-phoenix.co.uk/
Social Media Links:
https://twitter.com/flaming1phoenix?web=1&wdLOR=cC6ADE09C-B260-D54D-8F17-6F7345A327C8
https://www.linkedin.com/c...2022-10-2544 min
Green Living ChatsGoing back to the basics of sustainability || Alizee CcmAlizee Ccm is considered a circular economy & sustainability expert. She's an educator and consultant turned photography documentarist, keeping sustainability at the core of her work. Her work in sustainability has shaped her life in the last decade, allowing Alizée to work with Fortune 500 companies, business schools, entrepreneurs, local NGOs, and many more. She ran over 150 workshops and seminars in China alone, spoke at TEDx twice, and appeared on over 15 media channels worldwide, including but not limited to The New York Times, Elle China, CGTN, China Daily, Time Out, and many more. Today, her approach to 'The Earth' is t...2022-10-1057 min
Green Living ChatsFinding a link between sustainability and social impact || Eller EverettEller is a PhD researcher focused on integrating social impact into the circular economy using permaculture. She works as a business consultant using permaculture to develop sustainability and management strategies. She has co-founded a social impact company which uses tech and design to accelerate the SDGs and is currently building a startup for the sharing of practical, sustainable solutions. She frequently runs workshops and talks on sustainable development and innovation and has spoken at numerous conferences.
A link to Eller's website: http://permaculture-innovation.info/
A link to Eller's paper on 'Combining the Circular Economy, Doughnut...2022-09-2657 min
Green Living ChatsBan the (plastic) bag? – Africa in focus || Dr. Pritish BehuriaPritish is a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Politics, Governance and Development at the University of Manchester's Global Development Institute (GDI). His research focuses on the contemporary challenges of latte development under 21st-century Globalisation, with research experience in India and East Africa. He is also the Deputy Director of the University of Manchester's Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College, which runs GDI's PhD in Development Policy and Management: (https://www.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/study/phd-opportunities/). He also leads the MSc International Development: Politics, Governance and Development Policy - (https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/09886/msc-international-development-politics-governance-and-development-policy...2022-09-1259 min
Green Living ChatsGLC excerpts: Bridging the "gap" between academia and the industry || Dr Nora Van CauwenberghNora is an expert in water and sustainable development with experience in academia and the private sector on integrating nature-based solutions and green infrastructure in basin, city and building planning and design. Central to her work is the connection of communities, government and businesses to identify opportunities for greening the economy. She has academic positions in VUB, Belgium and IHE Delft, the Netherlands, where she teaches various water management topics. She is a co-founder and leads the business development of green solutions at BitaGreen, an award-winning start-up specialising in the assessment of urban climate risks and nature-based risk reduction.2022-09-0415 min
Green Living ChatsNature-based solutions in the water sector || Dr Nora Van CauwenberghNora is an expert in water and sustainable development with experience in academia and the private sector on integrating nature-based solutions and green infrastructure in basin, city and building planning and design. Central to her work is the connection of communities, government and businesses to identify opportunities for greening the economy. She has academic positions in VUB, Belgium and IHE Delft, the Netherlands, where she teaches various water management topics. She is a co-founder and leads the business development of green solutions at BitaGreen, an award-winning start-up specialising in the assessment of urban climate risks and nature-based risk reduction.2022-08-2848 min
Green Living ChatsEnvironment360: the role of the private sector in waste management || Cordie Aziz-NashCordie founded Environment360 in December 2014 to support the creation of circular economies with an economic and environmental impact. During the past six years, she has become an expert in supporting informal sector plastic waste collectors, also known as waste pickers. Ms Aziz was pivotal in creating the Ghana Recycling Initiative by Private Enterprise (GRIPE). She is one of the founders of the Plastic Recyclers and Aggregators Association of Ghana (PRAAG); she served as President of the organisation until June 2021. She is passionate about working with all stakeholders along the value chain to create an inclusive waste management system that...2022-08-2255 min
Green Living ChatsTackling air pollution in Ghana (Africa) - what you should know || Collins Gameli HodoliCollins Gameli Hodoli is a curious environmental scientist with a passion for environmental sustainability and public health protection. A Pan African whose research interest cuts across DIY and IoT approaches to revolutionize air quality monitoring in Ghana and wider Africa. He holds a PhD in Environment and Agrifood (Environmental Technology); published in peer-reviewed journals, and offered thoughts on the usefulness of meaningful open-source air quality data to engage, educate and empower African citizens on the health-damaging impacts of air pollution.
He is the founder and director of Operations for Clean Air One Atmosphere (CAOA) - a non-profit h...2022-08-151h 09
Green Living ChatsWhy haven’t we bent the Global emissions curve after decades of climate mitigation? | Isak Stoddard | Part 2/2Isak Stoddard is a PhD candidate in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development at the Department of Earth Science, Uppsala University. His research is currently focused on the strategies and imaginaries informing regional climate and energy transitions in Sweden and beyond. Over the past decade, he has worked in various capacities at the student-initiated Centre for Environment and Development Studies (CEMUS) at the University of Uppsala and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. He has an educational background in engineering physics and energy systems. A dual citizen of Sweden and the United States, he is now based in Uppsala but...2022-08-0841 min
Green Living ChatsHow 23 authors came together to challenge the global emissions discussions | Isak Stoddard | Part 1/2Isak Stoddard is a PhD candidate in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development at the Department of Earth Science, Uppsala University. His research is currently focused on the strategies and imaginaries informing regional climate and energy transitions in Sweden and beyond. Over the past decade, he has worked in various capacities at the student-initiated Centre for Environment and Development Studies (CEMUS) at the University of Uppsala and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. He has an educational background in engineering physics and energy systems. A dual citizen of Sweden and the United States, he is now based in Uppsala but...2022-07-3024 min
Green Living ChatsFabrications in Sustainability and Transitions Literature || Dr. Julian KirchherrDr Julian Kirchherr is a researcher at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development (CISD) at Utrecht University and an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. He started his work at CISD as a tenure-track assistant professor in 2017. Julian holds a doctorate from the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford. He’s the author of the book The Lean PhD, which is about maximizing research's impact beyond academia. The book has been featured in news outlets such as The Guardian Times Higher Education (THE) and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Dr Julian's article in the podcast di...2022-07-2452 min
Green Living ChatsBiodiversity in focus: Costa Rica's approach || Rafael Monge VargasRafael Monge Vargas is an economist with broad experience in different fields related to environmental information. He is working with the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica as Director of the National Center of Geoenvironmental Information. They coordinate the National System of Environmental Information and the National Land Use, Land Cover and Ecosystems Monitoring System. He was part of the team that produced and published the first State of the Environment Report of Costa Rica in 2018.
www.minae.go.cr
www.ceniga.go.cr
www.sinia.go.cr
www.simocute.go.cr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ra...2022-07-1757 min
Green Living ChatsWhy call it "waste" when it's a "resource"? || Dr Farshid PahlevaniDr Farshid is an international expert on innovative solutions for waste challenges. His international research career, spanning high-profile research institutes in Japan, Singapore and Australia, includes considerable experience working closely with industry to improve existing processes to achieve better environmental outcomes and greater cost efficiencies. He has six international patents, more than 100 articles published worldwide and attracted millions of dollars in research funding. His solutions enable manufacturing industries to save millions of dollars and turn their waste into resources.
Link to social media, website and projects
https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/farshid-pahlevani (unsw.edu.au)
Li...2022-07-1050 min
Green Living ChatsSustainability in the corporate world || Michael Ofosuhene WiseMichael Ofosuhene-Wise is Climate and Nature Lead at Business for Nature (BfN). He leads BfN's efforts to demonstrate and amplify credible business action on nature and activities to simplify and converge high-level nature and climate action from the business.
He has extensive experience working with leading global companies to incorporate sustainability into their corporate strategies. Before joining Business for Nature, he worked at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and helped companies develop and advocate for ambitious climate policy within major international processes. He also has experience in the area of measuring and valuing corporate...2022-06-191h 17
Green Living ChatsWhich human behaviour will you change in you had the chance? || GLC ask.Dear #Greenchatter,
In our new segment, "GLC ASK," we asked people a simple question "if you had a superpower to change one human behaviour towards the environment, what would you change?
Here are some incredible answers.
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GLC aims to share knowledge and education with our cherished listeners through this Podcast. It's about time we connect the pieces: sustainability is a sacrifice but are we ready?
Congratulations🎉🎊, you are a #Greenchatter if you tune in to listen to one episode of this Podcast, so visit our website and social media pl...2022-06-1211 min
Green Living ChatsWe are back - Season IV - Nature in focusWe are back again with season IV of the Green Living Chats podcast.
If you are new here, welcome; kindly consider subscribing on any platform you listen to and come back here again every Sunday at 6 pm GMT for more of these conversations.
Our theme for Season IV is Nature in focus.
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GLC aims to share knowledge and education with our cherished listeners through this Podcast. It's about time we connect the pieces: sustainability is a sacrifice but are we ready?
Congratulations🎉🎊, you are a #Greenchatter if you tune in t...2022-05-2903 min
Green Living ChatsSigning off Season 3, see you in June 2022It's a wrap, guys, and we are signing off this season. Thank you so much for being with us throughout this journey, and we are looking forward to working with you in Season 4. We will be back on World Environment Day, 5th June 2022.
Keep listening and sharing our episodes from Season 1 to Season 3:
Our Website: https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/.
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Our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-living-chats-podcast.
Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/GLCpodcast.
See you on the next episode, and...2022-04-1127 min
Green Living ChatsGoing back to nature-food security solutions || Baffour Kyei Frimpong - Baff Organic Farm & AgrotechBaffour Kyei Frimpong joins us on GLC to talk about food security solutions and what they are doing with their company, Baff Organic Farm & Agrotech, in Ghana.
Baffour is of Ghanaian origin (an Ashanti) did most of his schooling in Ghana. He went to America in 1991. He finally moved back home in 2009, and out of food security concerns, he decided to grow what he ate as a hobby and finally look at the potential to convert it into a business. His ultimate dream is to teach people in this part of the world the essence of eating o...2022-02-2654 min
Green Living ChatsSustainable farming: the future of Africa's agriculture || Nana Owusu-Achau - Agro Kings | Part 2/2Nana Owusu-Achau joined us on the GLC to talk about how sustainable farming looks in Ghana, the challenges and what can be done in moving forward. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Listen to Part 1: https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/2022/02/14/sustainable-farming-the-future-of-africas-agriculture-nana-owusu-achau-agro-kings-part-1-2/.
Nana is the CEO and founder of Kings Innovations – a group of companies advancing human lives through relevant innovations, especially in the agricultural sector. With over ten years of combined experience in the Real Estate, Agriculture, Technology and Sports industries, among others, Nana continues to lead Kings Innovations to empower and advance the lives of sta...2022-02-2153 min
Transforming Bodies PodcastAMET - Who, what, "Why you need to know about AMET"AMET Founders Bronwyn Granata and Elena Currie are experienced Aesthetic Registered Nurses with extensive local and global commercial sales and training experience. Having each worked in private clinics and also with leading pharmaceutical and device companies, both Bronwyn and Elena knew first-hand the enormous unmet industry need for unbiased and evidenced based aesthetic safety education and adverse event support. With their extensive industry insight and understanding of both practitioner and patient needs, they teamed up to create and launch AMET in early 2021.
Complication prevention and management is by far the greatest unmet need in Global aesthetics. Many treatment complications that...2022-02-2050 min
Green Living ChatsSustainable farming: the future of Africa's agriculture || Nana Owusu-Achau - Agro Kings | Part 1/2Nana Owusu-Achau joined us on the GLC to talk about how sustainable farming looks in Ghana, the challenges and what can be done in moving forward.
Nana is the CEO and founder of Kings Innovations – a group of companies advancing human lives through relevant innovations, especially in the agricultural sector. With over ten years of combined experience in the Real Estate, Agriculture, Technology and Sports industries, Nana continues to lead Kings Innovations to empower and advance the lives of stakeholders both locally and internationally.
Currently, he serves as the Chief Farmer at Agro Kings, producers of...2022-02-1459 min
Green Living ChatsWater and Sanitation in Ghana: Voice of the Youth | GYEM | Part 2/2Perk Pomeyie and Gloria Agyare of the Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) joined us on the GLC podcast to have an in-depth conversation on Water and Sanitation in Ghana. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with GYEM.
Part 1: https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/2022/01/17/water-and-sanitation-in-ghana-voice-of-the-youth-gyem-part-1-2/
GYEM is a leading youth-led environmental policy advocacy and non-violent campaign group in Ghana. It exists to mobilise and organise young people to solve the environmental challenges in our communities and address the global climate emergency.
Perk Pomeyie is an environmental activist with six years of experience in gra...2022-01-2440 min
Green Living ChatsWater and Sanitation in Ghana: Voice of the Youth | GYEM | Part 1/2Perk Pomeyie and Gloria Agyare of the Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) joined us on the GLC podcast to have an in-depth conversation on Water and Sanitation in Ghana. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series with GYEM.
GYEM is a leading youth-led environmental policy advocacy and non-violent campaign group in Ghana. It exists to mobilise and organise young people to take action to solve the environmental challenges in our communities and also address the global climate emergency.
Perk Pomeyie is an environmental activist with six years of experience in grassroots mobilising, Non-Violent Direct Actions (NVD...2022-01-1754 min
Green Living ChatsClimate Finance and Sustainability | Papa Kwaku Baah OrgenPapa Kwaku Baah Orgen joined me on the GLC podcast to share his take on Climate Finance and Sustainability.
Papa is a lecturer at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences and an external doctoral candidate at Ulm University, both in Germany. He is also an external research associate of the Center of Climate and Sustainability Finance at USI Lugano in Switzerland. His research focuses on building market-based mechanisms for pricing voluntary carbon offsets and developing market designs that encourage investment in carbon projects with quality and environmental integrity. He has previously worked predominantly in the energy industry i...2022-01-0941 min
Green Living ChatsMerry Christmas and Happy 2022!Happy to take a little break to enjoy the holidays. Thanks for your support.
Happy holidays to you all, and see you on the 9th of January 2022!
Get in touch with GLC podcast via mail: glcpodcast@ecoametsolutions.com
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education with the public. At the same time, we support startups, workshops, conferences, and environmental R&D. Visit our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, @ecoametsolutions and Twitter @GLCpodcast) for details. Let's build up this community and learn together.
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Green Living ChatsThe Journey to building a "wasteLESS" world | Michael Rada | Pt 2Michael Rada joined me on the GLC podcast to tell his untold story of how he decided to build a "wasteLESS" world. We talked about growing up and how each experience added to the package of who he is. Is a "wasteLESS" world possible? Find out in this conversation.
This is the final part of the 2-Part series with Michael Rada: https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/2021/12/12/the-journey-to-building-a-wasteless-world-michael-rada-pt-1/.
Mr Rada, born on December 24, 1971, is an experienced business professional equipped with 30+ years of rich business experience. He started his business career as a steel factory worker in 1990. Back i...2021-12-1951 min
Green Living ChatsThe Journey to building a "wasteLESS" world | Michael Rada | Pt 1Michael Rada joined me on the GLC podcast to tell his untold story of how he decided to build a "wasteLESS" world. We talked about growing up and how each experience added to the package of who he is. Is a "wasteLESS" world possible? Find out in this conversation.
Mr Rada, born on December 24, 1971, is an experienced business professional equipped with 30+ years of rich business experience. He started his business career as a steel factory worker in 1990. Back in 2013, he invented and developed the systematic waste prevention methodology called INDUSTRIAL UPCYCLING and started implementing it in the r...2021-12-1250 min
Green Living ChatsDeterioration of water reservoirs (Blackwater) | Eyram NorgbeyDr Eyram Norgbey joined us on GLC to discuss his research on the deterioration of water reservoirs (Blackwater) in southern China. His research seeks to investigate why certain reservoirs in those areas turned black during the winter season and clear during summer. So we dived into his research hypothesis, findings and, most importantly, recommendations.
Eyram is currently an Associate Professor at the NUIST Reading Academy and a visiting researcher at the Federal Highway Research Institute, Germany. He has won several international awards, including the prestigious Green Talent award from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. H...2021-12-0558 min
Green Living ChatsLooking into the fashion industry | Olga Johnston–Antonova | Part 2Olga Johnston–Antonova joined the Podcast to discuss her journey and professional life in the sustainable fashion (industry). In the previous episode, we discussed her background story on how she got into the industry, how the fashion industry evolved in her eyes between Europe and its environs and Russia, her transition into sustainability, knowing how the industry she loved so much is polluting the environment, among others. In Part 2, we will look into fast fashion, solutions from some sectors, recycling and the importance of collaboration, climate change, LCAs Show biz, Virtual fashion and many more.
Olga is an...2021-11-2856 min
Green Living ChatsLooking into the fashion industry | Olga Johnston–Antonova | Part IOlga Johnston–Antonova joined the Podcast to discuss her journey and professional life in the sustainable fashion (industry). We discussed her background story on how she got into the industry, how the fashion industry evolved in her eyes between Europe and its environs and Russia, her transition into sustainability, knowing how the industry she loved so much is polluting the environment, among others.
Olga is an opinion leader sustainably and circularly industry in Russia; she is a fashion consultant to fashion brands and independent designers, an educator and a visiting lecturer at the top Russian Universities and scho...2021-11-2143 min
Green Living ChatsArtificial Intelligence & Sustainability | Prof. Peter ShawProf. Peter Shaw joined the Podcast to the research stories segment to chat on Artificial Intelligence & Sustainability. We talked about how he got into computer science and how he uses AI to make a significant impact in the medical field. More significantly, we discussed how AI can be applied in sustainability.
Prof. Peter Shaw is an Australian computer scientist with extensive applications in artificial intelligence, which he has been doing for more than a decade now. His research interests include FPT algorithms; medical research in cancer treatments, enhanced machine learning network models among others. He is currently w...2021-11-1451 min
Green Living ChatsShaQ Express: can the courier/delivery industry be sustainable? | Anthony Owusu-Ansah-Pt 2Anthony Owusu-Ansah joined the GLC podcast to discuss how the courier/delivery industry be sustainable. Michael Rada, our residence consultant on the Industry 5.0 segment, also share his experience on the matter. We talked about the loopholes in sustainability in this industry, sustainable transportation alternatives, packaging challenges, single-use and milk-run systems.
This is Part 2 of a 2-Part series with ShaQ Express. Listen to Part 1: https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/2021/10/31/shaq-express-can-the-courier-delivery-industry-be-sustainable-anthony-owusu-ansah-pt-1/.
ShaQ Express is a tech-driven courier and e-commerce company that seeks to bridge the gap between vendors and customers by providing a seamless platform that allows vendors to...2021-11-0740 min
Green Living ChatsShaQ Express: can the courier/delivery industry be sustainable? | Anthony Owusu-Ansah-Pt 1Anthony Owusu-Ansah joined the GLC podcast to discuss how the courier/delivery industry be sustainable. Michael Rada, our residence consultant on the Industry 5.0 segment, also share his experience on the matter. We talked about the status of the courier/delivery/logistics industry in Ghana and around the world; and the loopholes in the industry? Finally, our guest shared an inspiring message to the youth on the path to their career.
This is Part 1 of a 2-Part series with ShaQ Express.
ShaQ Express is a tech-driven courier and e-commerce company that seeks to bridge the gap b...2021-10-3153 min
Green Living ChatsBoomerang Water: changing the single-use narrative | Jason Dibble & Shaun Zaken | Pt 2Jason Dibble and Shaun Zaken joined me to discuss their innovative solutions to solving the single-use problem. We talked about Jason's experience moving from the military into sustainability and what he learnt from his experience aboard that got him thinking about the environment, single-use and its impact on our environment-massive waste generation into landfills, and the loopholes in the recycling industry. This is Part 2 of a 2-Part series with Boomerang Water.
Listen to Part I here: https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/2021/10/20/boomerang-water-changing-the-single-use-narrative-jason-dibble-shaun-zaken-pt-1/.
Jason Dibble is the co-founder and CEO at Boomerang Water. A proud veteran, he h...2021-10-2433 min
Green Living ChatsBoomerang Water: changing the single-use narrative | Jason Dibble & Shaun Zaken | Pt 1Jason Dibble and Shaun Zaken joined me to discuss their innovative solutions to solving the single-use problem. We talked about Jason's experience moving from the military into sustainability and what he learnt from his experience aboard that got him thinking about the environment; single-use and its impact on our environment-massive waste generation into landfills; and the loopholes in the recycling industry. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part series with Boomerang Water.
Jason Dibble is the co-founder and CEO at Boomerang Water. A proud veteran, he honourably served four tours in the U.S. Airforce. Shaun Zaken is t...2021-10-2036 min
Green Living ChatsAppCyclers: E-waste Recycling in Ghana | Agudor Kwaku AgabasAgudor Kwaku Agabas joined me on the Podcast to discuss E-waste Recycling in Ghana and how AppCyclers are doing their bit to solve this issue. Agabas is an entrepreneur, an environmental enthusiast, a social media specialist and an HND in Accounting graduate from Tamale Technical University. Currently the Co-Founder & C.E.O of AppCyclers. He grew up in Buipe, a local community in northern Ghana. With his passion for nature and the knowledge gained from his business background, he believes he can influence change by building sustainable businesses to solve environmental problems in Ghana. He is passionate about building...2021-10-1050 min
Green Living ChatsThe 4th Ghana Green Building Summit 2021The Annual Ghana Green Building Summit (GGBS) was created in 2017 to evaluate Ghana’s Green Building needs and tailor the local design, finance, and policy solutions. In the past three editions, prior speakers have included ministers of state, policymakers, international development agencies, industry experts and professional associations.
Having had the opportunity to discuss materials and design extensively in past year summits, this year we are highlighting how efficient operational management of a building’s life cycle can contribute immensely to increased comfort, financial savings and reduction in carbon emissions.
This inspired the 2021 theme: Re-thinking Operations Manag...2021-09-2042 min
Green Living ChatsBiogasUnite - join our aid-free initiative for entrepreneurs in Africa | (B)energyBiogas entrepreneurs in Africa join forces to demand better working conditions and regulate foreign aid involvement.
#BiogasUnite is an initiative of local and international companies and entrepreneurs to improve the conditions for all in the biogas sector. Up to now, the biogas sector has been primarily driven by donor-funded projects and programs without creating a sustainable, fair and functioning biogas market anywhere. As a result, not only has market development largely failed, but markets are distorted, and the reputation of biogas as clean cooking fuel has been destroyed. As entrepreneurs, we are interested in working in reliable...2021-09-2038 min
Green Living ChatsSustainability and our energy systems | Madhavi Venkatesan, PhD - Part 2/2Madhavi Venkatesan, PhD, joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss sustainability and our energy systems. First, we talked about the basics you need to know about sustainability and how it looks presently. Most importantly, we talked about renewable energies and what we need to know about their impact on our environment. This is part 2 of a 2-part series, so watch out for part 2 next week.
Madhavi is an award-winning professor and communications strategist with experience implementing operationalised sustainability (i.e. environmental justice, social justice, and economic equity) across various organisations. A grassroots activist focused...2021-09-1930 min
Green Living ChatsSustainability and our energy systems | Madhavi Venkatesan, PhD - Part 1/2Madhavi Venkatesan, PhD, joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss sustainability and our energy systems. First, we talked about the basics you need to know about sustainability and how it looks presently. Most importantly, we talked about renewable energies and what we need to know about their impact on our environment. This is part 1 of a 2-part series, so watch out for part 2 next week.
Madhavi is an award-winning professor and communications strategist with experience implementing operationalized sustainability (i.e. environmental justice, social justice, and economic equity) across various organizations. A grassroots activist focused o...2021-09-1238 min
Green Living ChatsFootprints Africa: Africa’s circular economy | Joanna Bingham & Deborah Ohui NarteyJoanna Bingham and Deborah Ohui Nartey from Footprints Africa joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss how the circular economy looks in Africa. We dived into their goal and mission at Footprints Africa and what they are doing to change Africa's circular economy narrative. Joanna Bingham, CEO of Footprints Africa, is passionate about supporting businesses to improve their social and environmental performance. Furthermore, she believes in the role of a strong value chain in achieving business success. Her passion led her to establish Footprints Africa Limited to support SMEs in Ghana and undertake research on Africa's c...2021-09-0553 min
Green Living ChatsPlastics, plastic waste pollution and LCAs | Dr. Takunda ChitakaDr Takunda Chitaka joined me on the Research stories segment on the Green Living Chats podcast. Our conversation was based on her PhD thesis, which looked into the Inclusion of leakage into life cycle management of plastic products as a material choice. So we dived into the issue of plastics, plastic waste pollution and life cycle assessments.
Dr Takunda Chitaka is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working under the DSI/NRF/CSIR Chair in Waste and Society at the University of the Western Cape. Takunda is a Chemical Engineer by education, holding a PhD from the University of C...2021-08-2946 min
Green Living ChatsMy Clean Beach initiative | Geeva Samynathan - pt. 2/2Geeva Samynathan joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to talk about "My Clean Beach initiative in Malaysia. We talked about why people litter and the power of being part of a solution. Geeva has always enjoyed my time at the beach, and I find those quiet moments to be precious. Having the opportunity to live most of my life not far away from the ocean, she always knew every humankind needs to be responsible. And she personally thought people's littering behaviour is always a concern, with MY Clean Beach's birth. MY Clean Beach is a team of pe...2021-08-2233 min
Green Living ChatsWhy do "people" litter | My Clean Beach initiative | Geeva Samynathan - pt.1/2Geeva Samynathan joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to talk about "My Clean Beach initiative in Malaysia. We talked about why people litter and the power of being part of a solution. Geeva has always enjoyed my time at the beach, and I find those quiet moments to be precious. Having the opportunity to live most of my life not far away from the ocean, she always knew every humankind needs to be responsible. And she personally thought people's littering behaviour is always a concern, with MY Clean Beach's birth. MY Clean Beach is a team of pe...2021-08-1531 min
Green Living ChatsThe state waste management in Ghana and the sustainable way forward | Nana AdjeiNana Adjei joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to talk about state waste management in Ghana and the sustainable way forward. Nana shared extensively about the sustainable and systematic methods we can adopt in moving forward as a country. We discussed the role of individuals, policies, government, R&D and education in this proposed era. Nana Adjei is a passionate Environmentalist with a gamut of experience in waste management/ community energy planning and sustainability. He has been invited on TV/Radio to talk about recycling ♻️♻️ and waste here in Ontario, Canada. He is also a Project Affiliate-Researcher with Was...2021-08-0845 min
Green Living ChatsSeason III : Highlights from Season II and what to expect in Season IIIHey there,
The Green Living Chats podcast is back from the break, and this is a brief recap on what we did in season II. And what to expect in season III.
Thank you to all Guests who came on the show and are yet to come. And all who support this podcast/ make it possible.
Our team at Green Living Chats podcast is excited to announce our participation in the R3ISE Events-3rd Katharine E. Welsh Symposium, 2021 on the theme " Preparing critical thinkers for global crises".🚀
International Symposium on Critical thinki...2021-08-0111 min
Green Living Chats"The AFRICER project"- Africa Eco-Research ReportsThe Africa Eco-Research Reports – AFRICER project is Pan-African with the involvement of both the private and public sectors. They aim to create awareness and encourage the local communities to move into a green economy by reducing carbon emissions and improving the waste segregation system. AFRICER will help develop and encourage investing in infrastructural and assets developments to boost economic activities for social inclusion in the local communities across Africa.
Upcoming webinar
The “Taking a second look at Bio-waste: Circular economy in Africa” webinar is part of Eco Amet Solutions’ initiative dubbed the “AFRICER”. It aims to promote t...2021-07-2229 min
Green Living ChatsHi there: Season III starts in AugustWe will be back in August 2021. Watch out for exciting and super super educative conversations. Change is NOW, wonna be a part? join this TRAIN.
The Green Living Chats podcast is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-V3zIM5PQc&list=PLM5K-mtmLEpGyaz9WYGxjlpGj8RPOTg0K.
Listen to Green Living Chats podcast on all podcast platforms; https://linktr.ee/ecoametsolutions.
You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-living-chats-podcast.
You can contact us via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn @ecoametsolutions or by email at...2021-07-1102 min
Green Living ChatsWhat students should know about the industry | Philip KyeremantengPhilip Kyeremanteng joined me on the podcast to share his experience on how he got to where he is as an Environment Risk Lead at Canal and River Trust in the UK. He also shared the decisions he had to make to clear his path and tips on how to prepare yourself as a student for the industry.
Philip is an Environmental scientist with experience in environmental assurance and protection, solid waste and resource management, water quality monitoring and ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 implementation, and environmental and social impact assessment. Have broad and in-depth knowledge of international environmental legislation c...2021-05-2612 min
Green Living ChatsAddressing environmental challenges in Ghana | Philip KyeremantengPhilip Kyeremanteng joined me on the podcast to discuss some of the environmental challenges we face in Ghana and effective solutions to adapt in moving forward. Our conversation mainly covered improper solid waste management and the impact of illegal mining (Galamsey) in Ghana. Philip also shared his thoughts as an environmental consultant on the solutions to adapt and the role of individuals, communities and the government authorities.
Philip is an environmental scientist with experience in environmental assurance and protection, solid waste and resource management, water quality monitoring and ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 implementation, and environmental and social impact assessment. H...2021-05-2346 min
Green Living ChatsLet's talk about "RECYCLING" | Nicole Baker LokeNicole Baker Loke joined me in the podcast to discuss the role of effective recycling in a circular economy and the loopholes we need to consider in sustainable economic growth.
Nicole Baker Loke is a former North Pacific groundfish fisheries observer (2010-2015) and Net Your Problem LLC founder. Net Your Problem collects fishing gear from fishers and sends it to recyclers who turn it into the raw material needed to manufacture plastic products. Net Your Problem has been actively establishing programs to dispose of waste in remote fishing communities since 2017 and currently operates in Alaska, Maine and Cal...2021-05-1619 min
Green Living ChatsNET (NOT) your problem; recycling solutions in the fisheries industry | Nicole Baker LokeNicole Baker Loke joined me on the podcast to talk about the recycling solutions they are providing at Net Your Problem LLC. and her perspective on how to improve sustainability in this industry. Nicole Baker Loke is a former North Pacific groundfish fisheries observer (2010-2015) and the founder of Net Your Problem LLC. Net Your Problem collects fishing gear from fishermen and sends it to recyclers who turn it into the raw material needed to manufacture plastic products. Net Your Problem has been actively establishing programs to dispose of waste in remote fishing communities since 2017 and currently operates in Al...2021-05-1645 min
Green Living ChatsSolutions to toxic algae blooms in freshwater bodies | Eyal HarelEyal Harel joined me on the podcast to discuss BlueGreen Water Technologies' solution to cyanobacterial toxic blooms in freshwater bodies (aka “blue-green algae”). We talked about his life experiences and how he came up with this solution together with his team. We also discussed the application of their technology as well as the research and certification that has gone into securing the safety of this solution to human health and environmental protection.
BlueGreen Water Technologies is a leading global WaterTech company that provides innovative, scalable solutions to toxic algae bloom for all bodies of water, irrespective of size o...2021-05-1352 min
Green Living ChatsThe role of dignified jobs in waste management | Akshay GuntetiAkshay Gunteti joined me on the podcast to discuss the role of dignified jobs, education and awareness in waste management. We talked about the current state of waste management in India as well as the challenges it comes with. And how educating and empowering the youth can help to improve sustainable waste management in India and around the world.
Akshay is an Environmentalist and a Social Entrepreneur. He has 5 years of experience in scouting and handholding grassroots level innovators and early-stage Startups. He has started AccelerateSD Foundation, which worked particularly towards youth-led Climate Action programs. This organization wa...2021-05-0250 min
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Green Living Chats(B)energy: Don’t donate for biogas, but make it your business | Katrin PützKatrin Pütz joined me on the podcast to discuss her amazing sustainable cooking energy solutions with (B)energy. We talked about the problem or loopholes in the cooking-energy industries and the solutions (B)energy brings on board. Katrin is very passionate about what she does and I encourage you to listen and share this episode.
Katrin's aim with (B)energy is to make biogas in the global South independent of development aid. This became possible with the biogas backpack that I developed at Hohenheim University, Germany in 2010 for this purpose: making biogas profitable. After 3 years of re...2021-04-2608 min
Green Living Chats(B)energy: The magic of biogas and the power of aid-free business | Katrin PützKatrin Pütz joined me on the podcast to discuss her amazing sustainable cooking energy solutions with (B)energy. We talked about the problem or loopholes in the cooking-energy industries and the solutions (B)energy brings on board. Katrin is very passionate about what she does and I encourage you to listen and share this episode.
Katrin's aim with (B)energy is to make biogas in the global South independent of development aid. This became possible with the biogas backpack that I developed at Hohenheim University, Germany in 2010 for this purpose: making biogas profitable. After 3 years of res...2021-04-2547 minLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmodLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod temporLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Sit amet facilisis magna etiam. Pulvinar pellentesque habitant morbi tristique. Ornare lectus sit amet est placerat in egestas erat. Sit amet purus gravida quis blandit turpis. Vitae ultricies leo integer malesuada. Placerat vestibulum lectus mauris ultrices eros in cursus. Turpis massa sed elementum tempus egestas sed sed. Gravida quis blandit turpis cursus. Ac tortor vitae purus faucibus ornare suspendisse sed nisi. Ac auctor augue mauris augue. Arcu cursus euismod quis viverra nibh cras pulvinar mattis. Commodo quis imperdiet massa tincidunt nunc...2021-04-221h 13
Green Living ChatsSuperfoods and healthy recipe tips | Elena JuncElena Junc joined me on the podcast to discuss why and how we should be mindful of the ingredients in our meals, their impact on our health and environmental sustainability. Elena, Raimdzhanova Elena, is a minimalist, optimist, environmentalist. In the past, she has held positions as the brand manager of the Pokrovsky Passage shopping centre, the head of MAC Cosmetics Moscow Crocus. She is the founder of a natural cosmetics brand and a writer.
You can find more of the issues and tips raised in this episode via.
https://goodnesslover.com/
https://nutritionfacts.org/
https://www.we...2021-04-2114 minLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmodLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod temporLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Sit amet facilisis magna etiam. Pulvinar pellentesque habitant morbi tristique. Ornare lectus sit amet est placerat in egestas erat. Sit amet purus gravida quis blandit turpis. Vitae ultricies leo integer malesuada. Placerat vestibulum lectus mauris ultrices eros in cursus. Turpis massa sed elementum tempus egestas sed sed. Gravida quis blandit turpis cursus. Ac tortor vitae purus faucibus ornare suspendisse sed nisi. Ac auctor augue mauris augue. Arcu cursus euismod quis viverra nibh cras pulvinar mattis. Commodo quis imperdiet massa tincidunt nunc...2021-04-191h 13
Green Living ChatsMinimalist kitchen: Are we what we eat? | Elena Junc (Part 2/2)Elena Junc joined me on the podcast to discuss why and how we should be mindful of the ingredients in our meals, their impact on our health and environmental sustainability. Elena, Raimdzhanova Elena, is a minimalist, optimist, environmentalist. In the past, she has held positions as the brand manager of the Pokrovsky Passage shopping centre, the head of MAC Cosmetics Moscow Crocus. She is the founder of a natural cosmetics brand and a writer.
You can find more of the issues and tips raised in this episode via.
https://goodnesslover.com/
https://nutritionfacts.org/
https://www.we...2021-04-1821 min
Green Living ChatsMinimalist kitchen: Are we what we eat? | Elena Junc (Part 1/2)Elena Junc joined me on the podcast to discuss why and how we should be mindful of the ingredients in our meals, their impact on our health and environmental sustainability. Elena, Raimdzhanova Elena, is a minimalist, optimist, environmentalist. In the past, she has held positions as the brand manager of the Pokrovsky Passage shopping centre, the head of MAC Cosmetics Moscow Crocus. She is the founder of a natural cosmetics brand and a writer.
You can find more of the issues and tips raised in this episode via.
https://goodnesslover.com/
https://nutritionfacts.org/
https://www.wes...2021-04-1135 min
Green Living ChatsCan the packaging industry be sustainable? | Jan KaprhálThis is a bonus chat with Jan Kaprhál joined Michael Rada on the Green Living Chats podcast. We had an interesting discussion on how we can improve recycling and upcycling in the packaging industry. This is part of our new segment, the Industry 5.0 segment, where we have discussions with industrial players to brainstorm and share ideas on how to prevent waste generation, promote and support sustainable production. In this episode we talked about what recycling really means, the role of the industry, consumers/client and the government in enhancing recycling as well as alternatives the industry can adopt fr...2021-04-0622 min
Green Living ChatsThe packaging industry in the Industry 5.0 Age | Jan KaprhálJan Kaprhál joined Michael Rada and me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss how a typical sustainable packaging industry looks like in the Industry 5.0 age. In our new segment, the Industry 5.0 segment, where we have discussions with industrial players to brainstorm and share ideas on how to prevent waste generation, promote and support sustainable production. In this episode we talked about what recycling really means, the role of the industry, consumers/client and the government in enhancing recycling as well as alternatives the industry can adopt from the Smurfit Kappa model.
Jan is the In...2021-04-0453 min
Green Living ChatsWaste recycling businesses in The Gambia and Indonesia | Zoë LenkiewiczIn this bonus episode, Zoe Lenkiewicz joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss two of her top projects in 2020 in The Gambia and Indonesia with WasteAid.
Zoe has over 20 years of experience developing and implementing sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives within government, businesses and civil society. She is the driving force at WasteAid to attract international attention to the power of waste management for global development. Growing WasteAid from the ground up, she combines scientific, creative and leadership skills with strategic waste management expertise and also the chief author for the award-winning...2021-03-3108 min
Green Living ChatsRecycling incentives & waste recycling businesses | Zoë LenkiewiczZoe Lenkiewicz joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss her projects with WasteAid in Recycling incentives & waste recycling businesses across the globe, especially in Asia and Africa. We discussed how far these jobs and incentives contribute to environmental protection and sustainability, the challenges and how their "WasteAid toolkit Making Waste Work" works.
Zoe has over 20 years of experience developing and implementing sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives within government, businesses and civil society. She is the driving force at WasteAid to attract international attention to the power of waste management for global development. G...2021-03-2845 min
Green Living ChatsSustainable Practices | Madhavi Venkatesan (Part 2/2)Madhavi Venkatesan joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss her projects with her non-profit organization, Sustainable Practices. We also discussed details of what "sustainable economic development really means and how we can adopt it.
Madhavi Venkatesan, PhD, earned her doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in economics from Vanderbilt University and has published three economics textbooks under the series A Framework for Sustainable Practices: Economic Principles: A Primer, Foundations of Microeconomics and Foundations for Macroeconomics. In 2019 she published her fourth text, SDG8 – Sustainable Economic Growth and Decent Work for All. She is presently under con...2021-03-2126 min
Green Living ChatsEconomics and Sustainability | Madhavi Venkatesan (Part 1/2)Madhavi Venkatesan joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss a very needed but rare conversation on Economics and Sustainability and how it's influencing our livelihood and living standards. Madhavi Venkatesan, PhD, earned her doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in economics from Vanderbilt University and has published three economics textbooks under the series A Framework for Sustainable Practices: Economic Principles: A Primer, Foundations of Microeconomics and Foundations for Macroeconomics. In 2019 she published her fourth text, SDG8 – Sustainable Economic Growth and Decent Work for All. She is presently under contract with Routledge to write SDG12: Responsible Consumpti...2021-03-1442 min
Green Living ChatsResponding to the call for Adaptation: GAYO | Joshua AmponsemJoshua Amponsem joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss his amazing initiatives with his company, Green Africa Youth Organization, in response to the urgent need for climate change adaptation strategies. Joshua is an environmental activist and the founder of Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), a gender-balanced, youth-led organization that serves as a capacity building and advocacy anchor in environmental sustainability.
You can find more of Joshua's projects and information via
https://snv.org/update/youth-community-and-green-jobs-developing-world
https://www.climateinteractive.org/joshua-amponsem/
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1057884/ghanaian-climate-activist-calls-for-mandatory-clim.html
https://ehs.unu.edu/news/news...2021-03-0728 min
Green Living ChatsThe urgency of Climate Change adaptation | Joshua AmponsemJoshua Amponsem joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss the urgency of adopting Climate Change adaptation and mitigation measures. Joshua is an environmental activist and the founder of Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), a gender-balanced, youth-led organization that serves as a capacity building and advocacy anchor in environmental sustainability.
You can find more of Joshua's projects and information via
https://snv.org/update/youth-community-and-green-jobs-developing-world
https://www.climateinteractive.org/joshua-amponsem/
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1057884/ghanaian-climate-activist-calls-for-mandatory-clim.html
https://ehs.unu.edu/news/news/international-youth-day-engaging-youth-for-climate-action.html
The project that needs support: Sustainable Community Project https://www...2021-02-2841 min
Green Living ChatsCircular Economy solutions in the food and beverage industry | Sudy Yeo (Part 2/2)Sudy Yeo joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to educate people on the importance of finding sustainable solutions to prevent food waste from ending up in landfills. Sudy shared valuable strategies applicable in the food and beverage industries as well as individual homes. According to Sudy, these strategies can help to save money, reduce food waste generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food waste and improve livelihoods as well.
Sudy is the Co-Organizer for Circular Economy Club, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya chapter and the founder of Love.Sam.Pah. She is involved in projects that include...2021-02-2119 min
Green Living ChatsCircular Economy solutions in the food and beverage industry | Sudy Yeo (Part 1/2)Sudy Yeo joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to educate people on the importance of finding sustainable solutions to prevent food waste from ending up in landfills. Sudy shared valuable strategies applicable in the food and beverage industries as well as individual homes. According to Sudy, these strategies can help to save money, reduce food waste generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food waste and improve livelihoods as well.
Sudy is the Co-Organizer for Circular Economy Club, Malaysia, Petaling Jaya chapter and the founder of Love.Sam.Pah. She is involved in projects that include p...2021-02-1530 min
Green Living ChatsChange begins with a STEP | Shiv Rao ChallaShiv Rao Challa joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to his new initiatives with his company, 3R Zerowaste, in India. The amazing thing about Shiv is how he changed his profession (project management) to solve environmental issues he saw around him in India. We discussed in details initiatives, environmental challenges in India, his project and the impact he is making in India and around the world. He is currently the CEO of 3R Zerowaste Private Ltd (India) and Industry 5.0 ambassador for India.
Find out more about Shiv's projects via:
www.0waste.co.in
https://w...2021-02-0744 minGreen Living ChatsGreen Living, How far is too far?- A recap of season one.In this episode, we look back into the episodes of season one of the Green Living Chat podcast and the issues and point that were discussed. But "How far is too far?" What can we do in moving forward? Listen to the questions that were raised and be expectant for season 2.
Thank you to all our guest on the Green Living Chats Podcast in 2020/2021:
Felix Addo
Frank Addo Mante
Michael Rada
Basil Amuzu-Sefordzi
Daniel Fiifi Hagan
Niels de Fraguier
Nelson Boateng
Michael Misbah-Olusanya
Gideon Deme Gywa.
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing k...2021-01-3108 minGreen Living ChatsClimate Change: a threat to biodiversity | Gideon Deme GywaGideon Deme Gywa joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss the impact of human activities on biodiversity. We discussed in details how climate change is a threat to biodiversity. Gideon is an ecologist, who is interested in scientific questions around; macroevolutionary implication, ecological drivers and adaptive phenotypic plasticity of warming effects, and how these animals will respond and adapt to the expected scenarios. He is currently a PhD scholar studying under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and in collaboration with several international ecological institutions.
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and...2021-01-2446 minGreen Living ChatsHumans and Biodiversity | Gideon Deme GywaGideon Deme Gywa joined me on the Green Living Chats podcast to discuss the impact of human activities on biodiversity. We discussed the actual composition of biodiversity and how they respond to changes in nature. Gideon is an ecologist, who is interested in scientific questions around; macroevolutionary implication, ecological drivers and adaptive phenotypic plasticity of warming effects, and how these animals will respond and adapt to the expected scenarios. He is currently a PhD scholar studying under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and in collaboration with several international ecological institutions.
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to s...2021-01-1744 minGreen Living ChatsSeason II and what to expectThis is season II of the Green Living Chats and what to expect.
Its gonna be exciting. Keep in touch with us: info@ecoametsolutions.com.
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education the public whiles we support startups, workshops, conferences and environmental R&D. Visit our Website and our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) for details. Let's build up a community and learn together.
Be INFORMED!.
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Podcast art by Kamath Cheang Hernandez
Host David Ewusi-Mensah (Eco Amet Solutions)
2021-01-1705 minGreen Living ChatsCan businesses be sustainable?Michael Misbah-Olusanya, the founder and country representative of the Greenway International Foundation in Ghana, Nigeria, Togo and Benin, joined us on the Green Living Chats to discuss their tree planting project as well as their new bamboo paper straws. He shares his thoughts on the need for an urgent response to Climate Change and how individuals can contribute their quota.
You can volunteer and join their tree planting project or find out more details of their work via these links:
https://greenwayin.org/
https://www.facebook.com/greenwayinternational
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to...2021-01-0339 minGreen Living ChatsClimate Change solutions: Planting trees and bamboo paper straws | Michael Misbah-OlusanyaMichael Misbah-Olusanya, the founder and country representative of the Greenway International Foundation in Ghana, Nigeria, Togo and Benin, joined us on the Green Living Chats to discuss their tree planting project as well as their new bamboo paper straws. He shares his thoughts on the need for an urgent response to Climate Change and how individuals can contribute their quota.
You can volunteer and join their tree planting project or find out more details of their work via these links:
https://greenwayin.org/
https://www.facebook.com/greenwayinternational
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sha...2020-12-2034 minGreen Living ChatsRegenerative economy | Niels De Fraguier- Part 2/2NIELS DE FRAGUIER, the Founder and CEO of POSITIVE, joined us on the Green Living Chats to discuss the Regenerative movement initiative with his company, POSITIVE. We dive into the loopholes in sustainability practises and the need to train the youth on their role in the regenerative movement.
Positive is a movement of changemaker businesses empowering a Regenerative economy. The members of our community are committed to making a positive impact.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR REGENERATIVE BUSINESSES: https://www.makeapositiveimpact.co/
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education the...2020-12-1328 minGreen Living ChatsRegenerative economy | Niels De Fraguier- Part 1/2NIELS DE FRAGUIER, the Founder and CEO of POSITIVE, joined us on the Green Living Chats to discuss the Regenerative movement initiative with his company, POSITIVE. We dive into the loopholes in sustainability practises and the need to train the youth on their role in the regenerative movement.
Positive is a movement of changemaker businesses empowering a Regenerative economy. The members of our community are committed to making a positive impact.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR REGENERATIVE BUSINESSES: https://www.makeapositiveimpact.co/
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education with th...2020-12-0634 minGreen Living ChatsUsing Remote Sensing to predict temperature and soil moisture changes- Part 3/3Research stories is a special episode we publish on the Green Living Chats periodically. Here, we will interview researchers from diverse Environmental disciplines to discuss their research and how their results can help solve challenges in the industry and the environment.
This is the final part of a 3-part series with Daniel Fiifi Tawia Hagan (PhD) to discuss his experience in "3 Systems Integration and Meteorological Applications and Remote Sensing and numerical modelling of land surface processes" over the past decade of research. We also discussed how remote sensing can be used to make accurate predictions in temperature c...2020-11-2926 minGreen Living ChatsUsing Remote Sensing to predict temperature and soil moisture changes- Part 2/3Research stories is a special episode we publish on the Green Living Chats periodically. Here, we will interview researchers from diverse Environmental disciplines to discuss their research and how their results can help solve challenges in the industry and the environment.
This is part 2 of a 3-part series with Daniel Fiifi Tawia Hagan (PhD) to discuss his experience in "3 Systems Integration and Meteorological Applications and Remote Sensing and numerical modelling of land surface processes" over the past decade of research. We also discussed how remote sensing can be used to make accurate predictions in temperature changes, rainfall, c...2020-11-2228 minGreen Living ChatsUsing Remote Sensing to predict temperature and soil moisture changes- Part 1/3Research stories is a special episode we publish on the Green Living Chats periodically. Here, we will interview researchers from diverse Environmental disciplines to discuss their research and how their results can help solve challenges in the industry and the environment.
This is part 1 of a 3-part series with Daniel Fiifi Tawia Hagan (PhD) to discuss his experience in "3 Systems Integration and Meteorological Applications and Remote Sensing and numerical modelling of land surface processes" over the past decade of research. We also discussed how remote sensing can be used to make accurate predictions in temperature changes, rainfall, cl...2020-11-1537 minGreen Living ChatsSolutions to plastic waste pollution | Nelson BoatengMr Nelson Boateng, the CEO of Nelplast Ghana, joined us on the Green Living Chats to discuss the current situation of plastic waste management in Ghana and how their company is working hard to solve these challenges. Nelplast is leading in plastic waste recycling in Ghana where they are turning waste materials into construction materials such as durable pavement blocks and bricks for housing.
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education with the public whiles we support startups, workshops, conferences and environmental R&D. Visit our Website and our social media platforms (Facebook, I...2020-11-0828 minGreen Living ChatsImplementing renewable energy systems in developing nations | Basil Amuzu-SefordziResearch stories will be special episodes we will publish on the Green Living Chats periodically. Here, we will interview researchers from diverse Environmental disciplines to discuss their research and how their results can help solve challenges in the industry and the environment.
Basil Amuzu-Sefordzi joins us on this episode to discuss his PhD research on "Implementing Renewable Energy Projects in Ghana: Perspectives from Inclusive Innovation and Intermediation".
Connect with Basil via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-amuzu-sefordzi-ph-d-6120825b/) and Twitter (Basilsef)
Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education...2020-11-0136 minGreen Living ChatsIndustry 5.0 & Industrial upcycling with Micheal RadaMicheal Rada, the father of Industry 5.0 (Industrial Upcycling), joined us on the Green Living Chats to introduce the methodology and principles of Industry 5.0-The greatest revolution ever led by a man. He shared his thoughts on recycling and reasons why industries may refuse the methods of Industry 5.0. Most importantly, he shared benefits on this revolution.
Find more about Industry 5.0 via:
IBCSD LAB-Michael's company.
Industry 5.0 definition
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Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education the public whiles we support startups, works...2020-10-2556 minGreen Living ChatsMeet Eco Amet SolutionsThe Co-founders of Eco Amet Solutions joined me on the podcast to give a brief introduction on the values, goals, mission and project of our company. Today's guest Felix Gyawu Addo and Frank Addo Mante also discussed the motive behind this podcast and where we hope to reach with this.
Looking forward to sharing knowledge and education the public whiles we support startups, workshops, conferences and environmental R&D. Visit our Website and our social media platforms for details.
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Green Living ChatsGreen Living ChatsGreen Living Chats, brought to you by Eco Amet Solutions Ghana, is a platform to discuss emerging environmental issues and challenges globally and promote environmental-related projects. We are looking forward to making a positive impact on our world. So, let's build up a community and learn together. Be INFORMED!
Sustainability has become such a household name that everyone uses it for their own "benefit" in today's world. With the urgency of Climate Change, we created a platform to discuss emerging environmental issues worldwide and practical solutions from different perspectives. Here we define sustainability, educate you and show...2020-10-1701 min
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andu amet（http://www.anduamet.com）
about andu amet（http://www.anduamet.com/about.html）
The story of andu amet – andu amet (YouTube)
Trip to andu amet Treasure – andu amet (YouTube)
andu amet blog（http://www.anduamet.com/blog/）
Facebook andu amet（https://www.facebook.com/anduamet/?fref=ts）
Instagram @anduamet（https://www.instagram.com/anduamet/）
ANA国際線＜ファーストクラス・ビジネスクラス限定＞機内販売に登場
青年海外協力隊（JICA）（https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/application/seinen/）
起業するに至った経緯
援助と自立、本当の幸せ（http://www.anduamet.com/blog/philosophy/post1258/）
時を重ねる（ブランド名に込められた想い）（http://www.anduamet.com/blog/philosophy/post4552/）
プロボノ（Wikipedia）
HASUNA（https://www.hasuna.co.jp）
エチオピアのシープスキン
革本来の魅力 – andu ametがナチュラル仕上げにこだわる理由（http://www.anduamet.com/blog/leather/post5296/）
エシカルファッション
Who said fur is not ethical?（http://www.anduamet.com/blog/philosophy/post1185/）
品質管理での苦労
andu amet Relax [Melty Chocolate]（https://anduamet.stores.jp/items/5690c255bfe24c411400ea95）
購入方法
andu amet online store（https://anduamet.stores.jp）
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