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CarbonSessions[SUMMER SERIES 3/3] The Carbon Almanac Collective - The Origin Story of 'The Carbon Almanac'Episode Summary: In this episode, we learn how Seth Godin put an idea into action, how he created a network of contributors, and how he and Niki worked together to publish The Carbon Almanac.For the summer, we are republishing episodes from other shows within our Network as CarbonSessions is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts Each of our shows is dedicated to a unique audience because we want to make sure that no one is left out of the climate change conversations.For the last episode of this series, w...2023-08-1847 minCarbonSessions[SUMMER SERIES 1/3] Generation Carbon - Why is there so much plastic in the ocean? How did it get there?Episode Summary: In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about the plastics found in the ocean. What does this mean for marine life? Are they adapting? Who put the plastic there and why would they?For the summer, we are republishing episodes from other shows within our Network as CarbonSessions is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts Each of our shows is dedicated to a unique audience because we want to make sure that no one is left out of the climate change conversations.The show featured this w...2023-08-0421 min
The Carbon ConnectionGeneration Carbon, HibernationSUMMARYExplore more carbon connections at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots.CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Jennifer Myers Chua, Producer, Generation CarbonProduction Team: Edie, Callie Caterpillar, Penelope Opossum, Luna the BearSenior Producer: Tania MarienSupervising Producer: Jennifer Myers ChuaMusic: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, MusicbedEpisode Art: Jennifer Myers ChuaNetwork Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen2023-03-2119 min
Generation CarbonWhy is the sky red at night? It was so clear during the pandemic. What’s changed?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about the red sky! Why does the sky turn red at sunset? Why is it sometimes red at night? During the pandemic, when we stayed home, the sky seemed much clearer. What has changed?Our Science Spark comes from, Magilvathani, our Gen C Changemaker in India. We...2023-03-2112 min
The Carbon ConnectionClimate One - Risky Business: Underinsured Against Climate DisasterSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about insurance and its role in recovering after a climate disaster. Host Greg Dalton speaks with guests with deep knowledge about how US emergency services and the insurance industry work. They discuss how FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) distributes aid and offer insight into the needs-based aid system in the United States. They also consider big questions such as:What might disaster aid look like if those impacted received a flat amount?Why does climate disruption make it more difficult to be insured?What role...2023-02-2858 min
The Carbon Connection5th Switzerland - A man's fight for our survivalSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, Valerie Lucchesi speaks with Mathis Wackernagel, founder of the Global Footprint Network, a network dedicated to conversation and actions leading to the thoughtful management of natural resources. The network established Earth Overshoot Day. This day signals the day of a year that "humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year." Learn more about this estimated date and the methodology used on the Earth Overshoot Day website.In this conversation, Lucchesi and Wackernagel discuss what "overshoot" looks like in Switzerland....2023-02-2134 min
The Carbon ConnectionPlant Chat - Importance of Plant Conservation with Dr. Kayri HavensSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn from Dr. Kayri Havens, the Medard and Elizabeth Welch, Director of Plant Science and Conservation at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Dr. Havens discusses how plant conservation techniques are changing in response to climate change and how the biggest challenge in plant conservation is getting the public to take plants seriously.She also offers insight into how conservation techniques used in zoos are applied to plant collections in botanic gardens.LINKSNegaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action at the...2023-02-1435 min
Generation CarbonWhats going on with warmer weather and hibernators? Are the bears ok?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Hibernation! Are animals hibernating where the weather is getting warmer? Has anything changed?Our Science Spark comes from Cian! Our Gen C Changemaker is in Dublin Ireland. We hear what’s going on firsthand from Edie, Callie Caterpillar, Penelope Opposum, and Luna the Bear. Learn more fr...2023-02-0617 min
The Carbon ConnectionThe Meaning Movement - Embracing Seasons, Balancing Work, and Helping the Planet with Paige NeJameSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, host Dan Cumberland speaks with Paige NeJame, writer, business owner, and contributor to The Carbon Almanac. Paige led the team that created Generation Carbon, the almanac for kids. In this conversation, you'll learn more about these two almanac projects and how Paige balances full-time work with advocating for a healthy planet.LINKSThe Meaning Movement with Dan CumberlandThe Carbon AlmanacCONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Dan Cumberland, The Meaning MovementProduction Team: Barbara OrsiSenior Producer: Tania...2023-01-3150 min
The Carbon ConnectionTalking with Green Teachers - Climate Literacy and ResilienceSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn from Andra Yeghoian, the Chief Innovation Officer at Ten Strands, a non-profit organization in California that works with schools, government, and stakeholders to enhance environmental literacy in California schools.In this conversation with Ian Shanahan, the host of Talking with Green Teachers, Yeghoian discusses her trauma and climate research and how to lead a trauma-informed classroom.LINKSTalking with Green TeachersThe Carbon AlmanacCONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Ian Shanahan, Host of Talking wit...2023-01-1740 min
The Carbon ConnectionCarbonSessions - Regenerative Farming with Kate FieldSUMMARYIn this edition of The Carbon Connection, we feature an episode of the CarbonSessions podcast. Co-hosts Katherine Palmer and Brian D. Tormey speak with Kate Field, the co-founder of Leap Farm, a carbon-positive farm in Tasmania, Australia. In addition to speaking about climate and farming-related topics, Palmer, Tormey, and Field talk about regenerative agriculture, the limits of reforestation, carbon capture, methane, and more.LINKSLeap FarmCarbonSessionsThe Carbon AlmanacCONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: CarbonSessions Producers - Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington, Rob Slater2023-01-101h 16
The Carbon ConnectionThe Carbon Almanac Collective - Community Building and Making a DifferenceSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn how volunteers created the community and culture of The Carbon Almanac Network. Host Jennifer Myers Chua speaks with contributors Louise Karch, Eva Forde, and Diane Osgood. They discuss working with team members, celebrating each other's strengths, and building a movement that helps to create the conditions for conversations about our changing climate.How did strangers from six continents come together to create a movement?Let's find out.You can learn more about how volunteers from around the world built The Carbon...2022-12-2742 min
Generation CarbonGeneration Carbon, We are coming out of hibernation soon and need your help!Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are planning for the next year ahead. After a break from hibernation, we'll be back with more episodes.. and we'd like to hear from YOU! Do you have any questions about climate or the world around us? The weather, the bees, the sky, or pollinators? Gen C Changemakers. We’d...2022-12-2707 min
The Carbon ConnectionDECODE Project - Teens, Eco-Anxiety and The Carbon AlmanacSUMMARYIn this episode, Dr. Cara Ooi speaks with artist and educator Manon Doran about her work with teens. They also discuss Manon's work as a contributor to The Carbon Almanac, how some teens and adults experience eco-anxiety, and how it can lead to paralysis and inaction. They propose steps and small daily shifts that can lead teens and all of us to concrete climate actions.To learn more about eco-anxiety, go to the Footnotes section of The Carbon Almanac website and enter "eco-anxiety."In the results, you'll find links to a five-part serie...2022-12-2052 min
The Carbon ConnectionGeneration Carbon - Poop! Why does it stink?SUMMARYThe Carbon Almanac Network features podcasts for both kids and adults. On this show, we've learned about CarbonSessions and The Carbon Almanac Collective. Today we’ll listen to the podcast for kids. This podcast was created for kids ages 6-10. A cohort we’re calling Generation Carbon.On this podcast, Gen C changemakers are asked to help grownups learn about the environment and save the planet.Each episode revolves around a question submitted by a Generation Carbon Changemaker. Today we’re showcasing the episode where curious changemakers Julian and Aa...2022-12-1316 min
The Carbon ConnectionBroken Ground - Wrapping Communities in Climate JusticeSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we hear from Heather McTeer Toney, who shares a story about a situation needing her attention after she was elected mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, in 2004.Like many in the South, her community had a brown water problem, meaning that when you turned on the tap, the water was tinged with rust and sediment that were both public health issues and a deterrent to economic development. What started as a commitment to helping her community with a basic need evolved into a lasting commitment to environmental justice.2022-12-0625 min
The Carbon ConnectionClimate Crisis Conversations - Talking with children about climate changeSUMMARYHow can adults talks about climate change with children?This question is at the heart of this conversation between psychotherapist Caroline Hickman and host Verity Sharp.Caroline Hickman is a climate psychologist and teaching fellow at the University of Bath in England. In this thoughtful conversation, Hickman offers guidance to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, and all adults interacting with children. Hickman shares she sees anger over the climate emergency expressed more than eco-anxiety and speaks about supporting children instead of only talking to them. She also shares...2022-11-2937 min
The Carbon ConnectionCarbonSessions - Quiz on Food and ClimateSUMMARYIt's time for some interesting food facts.In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we join hosts Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, and Olabanji Stephen as they discuss fun facts about the food we eat, the food we may think twice about eating, and the impact our food choices can have on the climate.CarbonSessions features carbon conversations for every day, with everyone, from everywhere in the world. It is part of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network.Show notes for Quiz on Food and ClimateThe Carbon Almanac2022-11-2220 min
The Carbon ConnectionYour Undivided Attention - How Science Fiction Can Shape Our Reality with Kim Stanley RobinsonSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about solutions.Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, hosts of Your Undivided Attention, a podcast in the TED Audio Collective, speak to science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson about his latest novel, Ministry of the Future. They discuss the relatable realities of the book’s dramatic opening scene to Stanley’s optimistic message about people working together to reduce the impacts of our changing climate. They also discuss how the science fiction genre can help us imagine a new reality. Your Undivided AttentionTh...2022-11-1543 min
The Carbon ConnectionBiophilic Solutions, Shifting to a Green Economy with Dr. Edward B. BarbierSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn from Dr. Edward B. Barbier, a distinguished professor of economics at Colorado State University.Dr. Barbier is an expert in environmental economics and environmental policy. In this conversation with hosts Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh, Dr. Barbier discusses why individuals and businesses can not separate themselves from nature and explains what happens when natural resources are not priced appropriately. Dr. Barbier also takes a moment to share a pattern observed in countries with and without green economies.Biophilic Solutions...2022-11-0856 min
The Carbon ConnectionClimate Reality - Using Our Big Brains to Take Climate Action, Part 1SUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we begin to explore the first episode of a three-part series addressing climate, climate action, and climate solutions. Part one of this series features a conversation with Gina Murphy-Darling, founder of Mrs. Green's World, and economist John A. "Skip" Laitner. They discuss the world economy, human activity, the cost of climate change, and what is possible when people work collaboratively.Mrs. Green's WorldClimate Reality podcastThe Carbon AlmanacExplore more links between issues and actions at Connect-the-Dots by The Carbon...2022-11-011h 02
The Carbon ConnectionOn The Green Fence: Is it time to rethink air travel?SUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we are exploring the climate impact of flying with hosts Neil King and Natalie Muller.The airline industry is responsible for 3.5% of greenhouse gas emissions. If trends continue, airlines could contribute 25% of CO2 emissions by 2050. And the fact that more than 80% of the population has never been on an airplane, emphasizes that flying is a privilege. For the 20% of us who have flown this carbon belongs to us. 16 million planes take off every year– and the number is expected to increase year over year. So it...2022-10-2532 min
The Carbon ConnectionOn The Green Fence: Is it time to rethink air travel?SUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we are exploring the climate impact of flying with hosts Neil King and Natalie Muller.The airline industry is responsible for 3.5% of greenhouse gas emissions. If trends continue, airlines could contribute 25% of CO2 emissions by 2050. And the fact that more than 80% of the population has never been on an airplane, emphasizes that flying is a privilege. For the 20% of us who have flown this carbon belongs to us. 16 million planes take off every year– and the number is expected to increase year over year. So it...2022-10-2532 min
The Carbon ConnectionInvested in Climate: Every Job is a Climate Job with Drawdown LabsSUMMARYIn this episode of the Carbon Connection, we explore how every job is a climate job. Host Jason Rissman and his guest, founding director of Drawdown Labs, Jamie Beck Alexander take us on a deep dive into how every employee, no matter what their job, can help drive change in their companies Since climate change affects every aspect of our lives, and every corner of the economy we can all contribute to the solutions. But you don’t have to join a climate NGO, you can have influence no matter what job you have. 2022-10-1839 min
The Carbon ConnectionESG Insider – A New Economic Model for the Climate Change Era with Lindsey Hall and Esther WhieldonSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about how reshaping our economic model can turn care for our planet into an intrinsic business driver. Ahead of this year’s Davos conference held by the World Economic Forum, Bruno Roche, former Mars Inc. chief economist and founder of the Economics of Mutuality platform, sat down with Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon of ESG Insider: A Podcast from S&P Global.Bruno explains the theory and practice of stakeholder capitalism. That is, companies should operate for the purpose of “creating scalable and profitable solutions to t...2022-10-1130 min
The Carbon ConnectionSoil to Soil - Can Mending Create a Cultural Shift?SUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we meet Sonya and Nina Montenegro of The Far Woods. Their conversation with Jess Daniels, host of the Soil to Soil podcast, will give you a fresh perspective on mending clothes and repairing anything in your home.Sonya and Nina discuss how mending clothes can create a cultural shift away from fast fashion and textile waste.Sonya and Nina Montenegro are authors of Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (2020).Explore more connections between fashion and climate at https://thecarbonalmanac.org...2022-10-0441 min
Generation CarbonDid climate change cause the extinction of the dinosaurs? How did earth recover?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about dinosaurs! Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Did the asteroid affect the climate? How did the planet recover?Our Science Spark comes from Lake, our Gen C Changemaker from River Farm Forest School. We hear what’s going on firsthand from Edie, Hennie Heron and Sloane th...2022-10-0317 min
The Carbon ConnectionThe Carbon Almanac Collective - The Origin Story of 'The Carbon Almanac'SUMMARYThe Carbon Connection is one of four podcasts on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. Today we listen to the podcast that launched the entire network.The Carbon Almanac Collective features conversations with some of the people who helped write The Carbon Almanac.In this episode, we get to learn from:Seth Godin, founding editor of The Carbon Almanac. Niki Papadopoulos, Editor in Chief of Portfolio, the imprint of Penguin Random House that published the book,And Jennifer Myers Chua, the founder and Executive Producer of The...2022-09-2747 min
The Carbon ConnectionOutrage and Optimism with Being Smartly Selfish is Selfless with President Carlos AlvaradoSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we explore how Costa Rica became an example of sustainability, with Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Paul Dickinson of Outrage and Optimism & their esteemed guest, Costa Rican President, Carlos Alvarado.This episode of Outrage and Optimism shows what can be done when an entire country makes the environment a priority. Seventy-three years ago Costa Rica abandoned its military and then invested that money into biodiversity and education. Since then, by protecting over 50% of their forests and ensuring their energy grid is 99.5% renewables, they have become leaders in the...2022-09-201h 00
Generation CarbonWhat’s food waste? How can we reduce how much food we throw away?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Food Waste. Where does our food go when we throw it out, and what does that mean for the environment? Are there ways we can reduce the amount of food that goes to waste?Our Science Spark comes from Ryan, our Gen C Changemaker in Virginia...2022-09-1911 min
The Carbon ConnectionAmerica Adapts - Climatopias with Alizé CarréreSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we are learning about climate adaptation and the fascinating emergence of “climatopias” with Doug Parsons and his guest, Alizé Carrère.Carrère is a National Geographic Explorer, filmmaker, and Ph.D. student researching and documenting human adaptations to environmental change, including the forward-looking plans that architects, designers, and futurists are drawing up in response to imminent environmental change. Carrère shares some of the 4-part PBS documentary series she was part of and highlights her doctoral research on “climatopias,” what they are, and the relationship between transformatio...2022-09-131h 01
The Carbon ConnectionDRILLED - The Bell Labs of Energy with Amy WesterveltSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we explore how Exxon, one of the world’s biggest emitters of CO2, once had a goal to become the “Bell Labs of Energy” with Amy Westervelt, host of the Drilled podcast.This powerful episode tells the disturbing story of greed, short-sightedness, and climate denial. In the 1970s, Exxon knew climate change was a matter of when not if. Employing a team of brilliant scientists to study renewable energy and the effects of greenhouse gases, they were poised to become a leader in alternative energy. But it wasn’t...2022-09-0618 min
The Carbon ConnectionSourcing Matters - Laying Down Tracks with Nate Mook, World Central KitchenSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, Sourcing Matters host Aaron Niederhelman speaks with Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen. We learn how the team at World Central Kitchen responds to emergencies caused by extreme weather events and other public health emergencies. We also learn how they have put in place systems that serve communities long after World Central Kitchen leaves an area.Explore more carbon connections at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots.CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Aaron Niederhelman, Sourcing MattersEpisode Producer: Tania MarienProduction Team: Lor...2022-08-3040 min
The Carbon ConnectionFor What It's Earth - Coral Reefs, Eco-grief, and HopeSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we explore eco-grief, coral reefs, and hope with professor Steve Simpson and Emma Bridion, host of the For What It's Earth podcast.To listen to other shows in the network like Generation Carbon, our show for kids aged 6-10, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts. Learn more about The Carbon Almanac at https://thecarbonalmanac.org. CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Emma Brisdion, For What It's EarthEpisode Producer: Olabanji StephenEditor: Olabanji Stephen, Tania MarienProduction Team: Dr. Lynda Ulri...2022-08-2351 min
TALATERRABonus - Generation Carbon, Bugs and Climate ChangeAs you know, I've been working on a project involving The Carbon Almanac for the past several months. One of the projects I've been able to help with is the Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. This network includes a podcast featuring conversations with individuals who worked on the book, a podcast about climate conversations happening across the globe, a podcast featuring the conversations everyday people are having about our changing world, and a podcast for kids aged 6-10. Today's bonus episode comes from Generation Carbon, the kids' podcast. In this episode about bugs, you'll meet our host Edie, C...2022-08-1913 min
The Carbon ConnectionClimate Changers - Changing the Dairy ParadigmSUMMARYIn this episode, we explore our relationship with dairy, soil, and community health in a conversation between Ryan Flahive, host of Climate Changers, and Adrian Boda founder of Origin Milk.CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Ryan Flahive, Climate ChangersEpisode Producer: Brigitte CutshallEditor: Tania MarienProduction Team: Lori Sullivan, Leekei Tang, Anna ConsentinoSenior Producer: Tania MarienSupervising Producer: Jennifer Myers ChuaMusic: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, MusicbedEpisode Art: Jennifer Myers ChuaNetwork Voiceover: Olabanji Stephe2022-08-1620 min
The Carbon ConnectionOn Being - The Intelligence of Plants with Robin Wall KimmererIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we discover the Intelligence of Plants with Krista Tippett and her guest Robin Wall Kimmerer.Robin Wall Kimmerer's blend of indigenous wisdom and scientific exploration and her calm, kindly delivery have nurtured many. She shares her perspectives on plant wisdom and encourages reflection on the natural world and our relationship with it.This guest speaks of the interconnectedness of all things, which speaks to the urgency of looking after all things. We particularly liked her explanation of mosses "sharing limited resources and making the most of what they've...2022-08-0954 min
The Carbon ConnectionConspiracy of Goodness - Living a Regenerative Life with Paul HawkenSUMMARYThis episode of The Carbon Connection explores how ecological regeneration, optimism, and collective action can help solve the climate crisis. Living a Regenerative Life: Falling in Love With a sustainable Future is part of the Conspiracy of Goodness podcast hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich. In this episode, Dr. Lynda talks with Paul Hawken, the founder of Project Drawdown– the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse climate changeThis episode is a great starting point for people who want to learn more about climate change and are also searching for possible solutions. Dr. Lynd...2022-08-021h 05
Generation CarbonWhy is there is so much plastic in the ocean? How did it get there?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about the plastics found in the ocean. What does this mean for marine life? Are they adapting? Who put the plastic there and why would they?Our Science Spark today comes from Matilde, our Gen C Changemakers in Bologna, Italy! We hear what’s going on firsthand fr...2022-07-2919 min
The Carbon ConnectionGreen Dreamer - Allowing Earth to Dream Through UsSUMMARYIn this episode, host Kamea Chayne speaks with Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti, teacher, advocate, and Canada Research Chair in Race, Inequalities, and Global Change at the University of British Columbia. Chayne and Andreotti discuss how different generations define inclusion, the need for intergenerational communication, and decolonizing the future.Learn more about The Carbon Almanac at https://thecarbonalmanac.org. CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Kamea Chayne, Producer/Host, Green Dreamer podcastEpisode Producer: Inma J LopezEditor: Tania MarienProduction Team: Jenn Swanson, Judy Parrella, and Manon Dora...2022-07-2651 min
The Carbon ConnectionTalaterra - Advocacy for BeginnersSUMMARYHow do you become an advocate? The answer to this question and more can be found in this episode featuring a conversation with author, educator, and environmental advocate Susan B. Inches. The focus of this conversation is Inches' book, Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action. CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Susan B. Inches, Advocating for the EnvironmentEpisode Producer: Inma J. LopezEditor: Tania MarienProduction Team: Mary Paffard, Melissa Fisher, Jen AnkenmannSenior Producer: Tania MarienSup...2022-07-1951 min
the Cost Of Goods SoldThe Carbon Almanac Origin Story, Idea to Project in 24 Hours and Coming Together in Community to Change Culture. With Seth Godin & Niki PapadopoulosThis is a rebroadcast of an episode of the Carbon Alamanac Collective. A part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts. Featuring Carbon Almanac Founder, Best-Selling Author and Culture Changer Seth Godin & Portfolio Editor in Chief Niki Papadopoulos.In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Seth and Niki to explore the spark behind The Carbon Almanac. Seth shares why he started this, where the idea came from, what he accomplished in 24 hours and how he chose the Almanac format for the book. We learn from Niki about her role in the Almanac and how this...2022-07-1946 min
The Carbon ConnectionCode Green - The Climate-Smart Health ProfessionalSUMMARYNatasha Sood, co-host of Code Green, speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Shaman of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. They discuss the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on health, economic disparity, and the need for healthcare professionals to talk about climate and health.To learn more about the relationship between health and climate change, go to https://thecarbonalmanac.org/footnotes and type "health" into the search field.CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment: Co-Host: Natasha Sood MPH, Penn State Hershey College of MedicineCo-Host: Sarah Hsu, Brown UniversitySound Editor: Liana Haigi...2022-07-1230 min
Generation CarbonPoop! Why does it stink? And how can we use poop to restore the environment?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Poop! Yes, Poop! Why does poop stink so much? What is it good for? And how can we use poop to grow things and restore the environment?Our Science Spark comes from Julian and Aaron, Gen C Changemakers from Canberra, Australia and Fairfax Virginia. We hear...2022-07-0813 min
The Carbon ConnectionTill I Learned: Climate - Trees and CarbonSUMMARYIn this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about the relationship between trees and carbon dioxide with professor Charles Harvey, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. How much carbon can be stored in a forest?Explore past episodes of TILclimate at https://environmentalsolutions.mit.edu/tilclimate-podcast. To listen to other episodes in the network like the Generation Carbon episode about plants created specifically for kids ages 6-10, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts. And for more details on this topic and all things carbon, visit th...2022-07-0516 min
The Carbon ConnectionCoal at Sunset - The DecisionCoal at Sunset chronicles the coal-mining town of Craig, CO. In the first episode of this series, listeners begin to hear the perspectives of residents and coal mine operators. This podcast is produced by the Institute for Science and Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.Listen to Coal at Sunset at https://coalatsunset.org.To explore topics mentioned in the episode and all things carbon, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/footnotes.CONTRIBUTORSSpecial Acknowledgment, Coal at Sunset Team: Kristan Uhlenbrock, Host & Executive Producer; Trent Knoss, Writer & Executive Producer; Nicole Delaney, Fi...2022-06-2834 min
Generation CarbonIs a warming climate bad for birds that migrate? How can we help migratory birds?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Birds! Does trash in our waterways affect the birds? And what about birds that migrate to cooler temperatures. Are they in trouble if it gets warm?Holly Hummingbird arrives at her summer feeding ground on her yearly migration only to find that the trees that were...2022-06-2417 min
The Carbon ConnectionClimate Changers - Climate Change is a Marketing ProblemIn this episode, Climate Changers host Ryan Flahive interviews Seth Godin on the most pressing issue of climate change. Seth is there with straightforward, easy-to-process options on how to address some of the most significant problems.Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, author, teacher, and host of the Akimbo podcast. He is also the founder of Akimbo Workshops. This conversation is special for Ryan Flahive because Seth's work gave him the permission and roadmap to be a climate activist. During Akimbo's altMBA and Marketing seminar, Ryan received tools that empowered him to find a unique path toward connecting...2022-06-2117 min
The Carbon Almanac CollectiveThe Carbon Almanac Origin Story, Idea to Project in 24 Hours and Coming Together in Community to Change CultureFeaturing Carbon Almanac Founder Seth Godin and Portfolio Editor in Chief Niki PapadopoulosIn this episode, Jennifer is joined by Seth and Niki to explore the spark behind The Carbon Almanac. Seth shares why he started this, where the idea came from, what he accomplished in 24 hours and how he chose the Almanac format for the book. We learn from Niki about her role in the Almanac and how this project is different from others that she has worked on.This is the episode to dive into if you want to hear more about how...2022-06-1644 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveWriting the Carbon Almanac, Working Within the Structure of The Almanac Community and Believing in a Better FutureFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Barrett Brooks and David Meerman ScottHailing from opposite sides of the US, Barrett from Portland and David from Boston, these two writers talk about their experiences in The Carbon Almanac. Both joined the community very early in the process and were instrumental in the development of the book.Listen as Barrett and David talk about why they joined The Carbon Almanac and what it is to create and deliver on deadlines within a community that doesn’t follow a traditional structure. Not only that, the community is supported entirely by vo...2022-06-0940 min
Generation CarbonIs it normal to feel anxious about climate change? What you can do if you’re worried.Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are talking about our feelings! Do you have worries about the earth? Thoughts about climate change? It's may be eco-anxiety and there are lots of ways to make yourself feel better. Our Science Spark comes from Madden a Gen C Changemaker in Toronto. We hear what’s going on fi...2022-06-0311 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveCarbonSessions Podcast, Learning through Conversations, Gaining Global Perspectives, & How to Join in on the ConversationFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Inma Lopez, Rod Aparicio, Olabanji StephenThese four contributors span the world hailing from Canada, Spain, Germany and Nigeria. They come together, not as experts, but as regular people to have real conversations on topics involving climate change and sustainability.In this episode, we talk about why CarbonSessions has developed and the vision for this podcast. We get a taste of some of the topics we’ll be hearing about in upcoming episodes. Listen as each person brings their unique experience and viewpoint to the conversation to foster learning, gr...2022-06-0233 min
Generation CarbonAre plants going to be thirstier, or grow bigger with climate change?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Plants! Will Plants grow faster? Will they grow bigger? Do Caterpillars have a sense of humour?Today, our Science Spark comes from Gen C Changemaker Aubrielle from Hudsonville, MI. We hear what’s going on firsthand from Edie, Callie Caterpillar & Peri Plant. Learn more from Jared Ba...2022-05-2012 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveThis Episode is Brought To You By The Letter C. (And Generation Carbon)Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Kristy Sharrow, Bruce Clark and Katherine PalmerCause…climate…compassion…confidence…COVID....crowd-sourcing…contagious…carbon...create…connection…celebration…cohort...courage. They’re all here in this episode brought to you by the letter C.Hailing from Detroit, Michigan; Bloomington, Illinois; and Vancouver, British Columbia, these three contributors came to the Carbon Almanac with diverse backgrounds — a writer and editor/marketer, an architectural lighting designer and a farmer. But nobody is defined by just one metier and so it is with this group that stepped up to offer their skills in infographics, content creation and s...2022-05-1939 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveSimplifying Life, Environmental Challenges at Home, and Inspiring Change Through Everyday ActionsFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Linda Westenberg, Lynne Richards & Teresa Reinalda.This trio lives around the world with Linda in the Netherlands, Lynne from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Teresa originally from New York living in a suburb of Chicago.These collaborators have vast backgrounds and were involved in The Carbon Almanac in roles including assistant editor, researcher, layout, design, and graphics.In this episode, we talk about a vast array of topics including what it’s been like to work in the Carbon Almanac community, leaning in to lead, the water challenge in th...2022-05-1238 min
Generation CarbonWill bugs get bigger or smaller with a warmer climate, or go extinct?Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Bugs! What will happen to insects with a warmer climate? And what about eating insects? Will that help the planet?Our Science Sparks come from Aaron and Simon, Gen C Changemakers in Virginia and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We hear what’s going on firsthand from Edie, Ca...2022-05-0612 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectivePage 19 Thinking, Book Clubs, Resources, Who We'd Give a Book To, & the Magic of Connecting to the EarthFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Anne Marie Cruz, Tonya Downing and Leah GrangerA former Magazine Editor from New York, A Digital Strategist from Durham in North Carolina and a Law Librarian from San Francisco in California talk have brought their expertise to be a part of the Carbon Almanac. Having contributed to many areas of the book, the three came together to talk about teamwork and the way that teams have worked together to produce the Carbon Almanac, reaching out to others from different generations and backgrounds, how they became involved and some of the challenges they've...2022-05-0550 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldRebroadcast: B Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade ImpactHello Everyone! To celebrate the Cost Of Goods Sold's first birthday, we are rebroadcasting the most popular episode of the last year. It's not a surprise why this one has the most downloads. Brianna and Kristy are generous, knowledgable and share a lot of useful information for Impact businesses and businesses wanting to explore B Corp certification, they also give a lot of insight into greenwashing, green blushing and what you should look for when looking to support "conscious" brands. If you missed this one the first time, it's definitely worth a listen. On to year two!...2022-05-0351 min
Generation CarbonWhat does climate change mean for polar bears and the food they eat?Hey Gen C Changemakers! This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet. We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Polar Bears. Polar Bears are hungry, and it’s getting warmer. Will they go extinct? Our Science Spark comes from Bryn, a Gen C Changemaker in Collingwood Canada. We hear what's going on firsthand from Edie, Pepper Polar Bear & Professor Walrus. Learn more from Alysa McCall, Director of Con...2022-04-2915 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveCommunity, Coming Together, Appreciating Strengths, and Making a Difference with Carbon Almanac ContributorsFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Louise Karch, Eva Forde & Diane Osgood.This trio lives around the world with Louise a Canadian living in Australia, Eva the self-proclaimed nomad currently in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Diane who splits her time between the United States and France. These collaborators have vast backgrounds in social work, entrepreneurship, marketing, sustainability, and biodiversity.They all contributed to content for The Carbon Almanac, but equally important, they provided glue and connections to the community – raising team members up and helping everyone believe they have what it takes to make a difference....2022-04-2840 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveEco-Anxiety, Purchasing Power, Thunderclaps and Thankful Thursdays with “The Daily Difference” TeamFeaturing Carbon Alamanac Contributors David Kopans, Avaleen Morris & Lori Sullivan.From Boston, Nashville (Jamaica-born!), and Detroit, these collaborators have backgrounds in cleantech, philanthropy, and founding/running a business that helps companies lessen their environmental impact.They’ve contributed to many areas of the Carbon Alamanac but came together to build and execute a daily email action program - the Daily Difference. To give individuals a way to contribute to big scale difference-making, every day.In this episode, we talk about dealing with eco-anxiety, celebrating the good work folks are doing for the environment, an...2022-04-2136 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldPreventing Plastic Pollution, Companies Upcycling Ocean-Bound Plastics & Supporting Informal Waste Workers in Developing Countries with NextWave's Kendall GlauberKendall Glauber from Lonely Whale and the NextWave Plastics Consortium went from summers in Southern California to the non-profit world, keeping plastic waste from entering the ocean. In this episode, we learn how her efforts through Lonely Whale are helping to drive recycling systems change and how NextWave’s member companies are using ocean-bound plastics to create new goods. We discover the impact of ocean-bound plastics and explore how informal workers in developing countries are a critical part of the system, and why waste is being mismanaged. And learn how multinational corporations and small businesses can help prevent plastics fr...2022-04-1947 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveViable Alternatives, Recycling Myths, The Economics of Climate Change & The Role of Business in Finding SolutionsFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Mark Deutsch, Vivek Srinivasan & Scott Hamilton.The collaborators featured in today’s episode come from Virginia and New York State in the eastern United States and Bangalore, India.With backgrounds in sales for financial services, writing, research, and business development - these contributors share interests in sustainable development, economic growth, clean energy, and ESG.Their contributions to the Carbon Almanac include: Writing and editing articles, Contributing to the Resource section, Developing Accessibility and Alternative Text, Establishing corporate partnerships and conducting business Outreach.In this episode, we discuss vi...2022-04-1446 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveCompassion, Climate Lesson Plans & Critical Thinking with the Carbon Almanac Educators TeamFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Alexis Costello, Ryan Flahive & Annie Parnell.From British Columbia, Canada (via Costa Rica), and from Colorado in The United States, these collaborators have backgrounds in education, instructional design, publishing and as parents.Having contributed to many areas of the Carbon Almanac, the three came together to develop lesson plans and activities that educators can use to help all kinds of learners understand climate change. We wanted to bring forward an attitude of compassion rather than anxiety about a topic that can generate a lot of emotions and reactions.In...2022-04-0735 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldPackage-Free Retail, Community Building & Post-Pandemic Shifts to Zero Waste Living with The Tare Shop's Kate PeplerKate Pepler from the Tare Shop was feeling overwhelmed with the doom and gloom narrative of our earth’s health and decided to do something about it. In this episode, we learn how Kate’s lifelong relationship with the water and a move to a coastal town influenced how she sees the world. We discover how Kate’s passions including sailing and environmental education and community building led her to entrepreneurship, we chat about why Kate decided to open a package-free store and cafe, how shopping habits are shifting, why reducing plastic pollution is so important to her, how we can...2022-04-0540 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveClimate Heroes, Connecting with Others & Photos we Can't Forget from the Carbon Almanac Photos DownloadableFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Anna Cosentino, Lisa Blatt & Michel Porro.The collaborators presented in this episode come from the Netherlands, New York and San Francisco. Their backgrounds stretch from lawyer and designer, business founder and therapist to - fintech and podcast production.With so many tools on their belt, their contributions to the Carbon Almanac span a wide variety of areas as well: research and writing articles, the resource section, editing and they were all major contributors to - the Photo PDF. “Post Almanac”, they keep contributing virtually everywhere: producing podcasts, email drip, marketing and much...2022-03-3134 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveChocolate & Peanut Butter Spreads, Book Design & What's After the Almanac from the Carbon Almanac Editorial Layout TeamFeaturing Carbon Alamanac Contributors Andrea Morris, David Robinson, Felice Della GattaFrom sunny Portugal and The United States, these collaborators have backgrounds in creative services for clean energy, graphic design, and freelance copywriting and marketing. If you hold the book in your hand you will see the magic they helped make. The three came together (with a team of 10-12!) to design and produce the layout spreads for the Carbon Alamanac. In this episode, we talk about how encouragement from leadership helped the team push through hurdles, process changes, favourite spreads, how we...2022-03-2437 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldEmotional Well-Being, Accessibility, Outreach & Activism. Skateboarding as a Vehicle to Achieve Social Change with Yash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard ClubYash Presswalla from Impact Skateboard Club left a career in music behind to start a nonprofit focused on supporting youth. In this episode we learn why he's chosen to use skateboarding as a vehicle for social change. We discover how Impact's programming, empowers children and youth to develop healthy self-esteem, resilience and other necessary life skills on and off the ramps. We hear how Impact teaches so much more than skateboarding. How their focus on accessibility, outreach and activism allows kids of all abilities and backgrounds to become skateboarders and champions for equality.If you want to...2022-03-2246 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveHand drawn Illustrations, Carbon for Kids & Going from Working Alone to Designing with HundredsFeaturing Carbon Alamanac Contributors Paige NeJame, Michi Mathias & Boon Lim. From Singapore, the United Kingdom and The United States, these collaborators have backgrounds in teaching design, owning a family business, and spending years working with Greenpeace. Having contributed to many areas of the Carbon Almanac, the three came together to craft one of the most meaningful parts - the Carbon Almanac for kids' content. In this episode, we talk about digitizing hand-drawn illustrations, being inspired by the wacky inventions of kids, and why this environment was so drastically different but delightfully so...2022-03-1737 minThe Carbon Almanac CollectiveCollaboration, Cricket Burgers, Pie Charts & Insights from the Carbon Almanac Charts TeamFeaturing Carbon Alamanac Contributors Jasper Croome, Barbara Orsi and Steve WexlerFrom Portland, the New York State and Bologna, Italy these collaborators are passionate about data visualization, D3, data science & analytics - and cricket burgers with hot sauce.The three came together on the Carbon Almanac charts team. Taking complex data and using design thinking and design to present the information clearly, and making it easy to understand for the readers of the almanac. In this episode, we talk about data, charts, how data can be manipulated to present certain ideas, why clarity is...2022-03-1036 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldLuxury Candles with Purpose. Giving Light, Love and Access to Clean Drinking Water to Someone in Need with Janey Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of LightJaney Snelgrove and Shannon Fisher from Pillars of Light came together in the darkest part of the pandemic, with the goal to spread love and light throughout the world. In this episode we learn how the two explored the one-for-one model and other ways to give back, before settling on a partnership with GivePower. We discover why they chose luxury candles and why they went from pouring their own to partnering with a manufacturer in Montreal. We bring to light the unique challenges of launching a product in COVID times, learn what it means to be purpose- first. Hear...2022-03-0843 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldRethinking Food Waste. Upcycling Imperfect Fruits, Vegetables and Otherwise Edible Scraps into Wholesome and Sustainable Snacks with Bruized’s Monique Chan.Monique Chan from Bruized takes scraps destined for the compost bin and creates delicious treats. In this episode, we learn how time spent in restaurant prep kitchens led Monique to look at food waste differently. And explore the economic and environmental costs of what gets thrown away. We discover how she sources imperfect ingredients that would otherwise be discarded from local groceries and farmer's market vendors. And upcycles these and to healthy plant-based snacks. We chat about how she feels about food insecurity and the need for systematic change. What shifts do we need to take to deal with...2022-02-2239 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldCreating innovative and Developmentally-Focused Products for Baby/Toddler and the Realities of Counterfeits and Intellectual Property with ezpz’s Lindsey LaurainLindsey Laurain from ezpz turned the toddler feeding space upside down with a tip-proof all-in-one placemat and plate that suctions to the surface. In this episode, we learn how she’s created a mission-driven company that leads with innovation and input from pediatric experts, how an onslaught of copies and counterfeits of her products almost derailed her focus, how defending her intellectual property almost killed her business, and how she’s built a value-based business by focusing on the tiniest of bottom lines - meeting the developmental milestones of her customers. If you want to learn more about...2022-02-0851 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldEco-Conscious Practices, Sustainability and Inclusivity in Salons. Supporting the Community with Hairdressing with Alicia Lumsden from Queen's ShopAlicia Lumsden from Queen’s Shop Fine Hairdressing created a salon where sustainability and community could co-exist. In this episode, we learn what sustainable means in the hairdressing world, and how Alicia deals with the salon’s waste from hair clippings to water and packaging – and how her battle with environmental sensitivities influenced these decisions. We discover how she’s using the salon to help alleviate food insecurity in her neighbourhood, what she’s doing about gratuities and wages, and why Queen’s Shop is a model for what is possible. A salon with respect for the community and the environm...2021-12-2139 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldPlant-Based For Pets and Creating Sustainable Dog Treats to Lower Your Dogs Carbon Pawprint with Bright Planet Pet’s Katherine EllisonConcerns about climate change led Katherine Ellison from Bright Planet Pet to look closely at the environmental impact of pet ownership and create a line of 100% plant-based dog treats that taste and smell like real meat. In this episode, we learn how consumer behaviour has shifted in the pet product space, chat about the humanization of pets and what this means for sustainability. And learn how you can make an impact in this area by sourcing alternative proteins or switching to plant-based treats. Which may help lower your pet's carbon pawprint. If you want to learn more...2021-12-0745 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldGreen Your Holiday Season with Sustainable and Realistic Tips to Reduce Waste with Eco-Friendly Event's Romina KwongRomina Kwong from Eco-Friendly Events was inspired to help event organizers and business owners with their green initiatives after being a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. In this episode, we discover from Romina what steps can be taken to make larger-scale events more environmentally friendly. We then learn how to realistically green your holiday season at home, with small actionable tips that won't take away from the joy of the occasion. We chat about where to buy gifts, how to wrap them and find eco-friendly alternatives for the biggest waste producers of your holiday gathering. We discuss the benefits...2021-11-2341 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldInclusivity and Meaningful Employment. Helping Youth with Intellectual Disabilities with Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts’ Melanie CoteMelanie Cote from Social Enterprise Do Good Donuts is using donuts to teach young adults with barriers to employment job readiness skills. In this episode, we talk about the realities that Melanie faces as the parent of a child with Williams syndrome and learn how she's changing how people think about hiring youth with intellectual disabilities. We discover why youth with these challenges face an 85% unemployment rate, how Do Good Donuts connect their trainees with fulfilling and meaningful work in their community, why this inclusive employment matters to all of us, how business owners can support these initiatives and...2021-11-0950 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldLaunching a Plastic Neutral, Luxury, Sustainable and Stylish Hand Sanitizer During the Pandemic with Paume’s Amy WelsmanIn today’s episode, we chat with Amy Welsman from Paume. We learn how Amy’s antibacterial hand gel was already in development when COVID changed everything. Why she was inspired to create a luxury sustainable and stylish hand hygiene brand, how Paume is addressing waste with their unique and chic refillable pumps, previously recycled materials and plastic neutral certification. We discover the potential risks of white labelling, why Amy has chosen sustainably produced, bio-degradable and plant-based ingredients, what she’s avoiding in her formulations that you’ll want to avoid too. And the challenges of launching during a pandemic...2021-10-2644 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldA Quick Update: We'll Be Back Next Week With a New EpisodeMy father, Mike Myers, a lifetime small business owner, a serial entrepreneur, passed away over the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday. It was unexpected and we are grieving. He was a very, very strong supporter of small business. Always the one to shop local and always supporting the family-run businesses in his community. And my own entrepreneurial journey and this project. Are influenced by what I learned from him. And over the last week, our family has received so many messages of support. So many memories. Saying things like: my father gave them a vehicle to start a landscaping...2021-10-1902 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldHandcrafted Watercolours in Plastic Free Packaging, Influenced by Indigenous Paint Tradition with Anong Migwans Beam from Beam PaintsOjibwe artist Anong Migwans Beam from Beam Paints handcrafts small batch watercolour paint stones packaged in sustainable materials. In this episode we learn how Anong’s father taught her to harvest pigment near her home in M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin island, how she's been inspired by her artist parents and indigenous paint traditions, we explore her deep connection to colours, and discover why she's made the choice to use beeswax, cotton remnants, cedar and birch offcuts and other sustainable materials over plastics for her packaging. If you want to learn more about Anong and her plastic-free pai...2021-09-2843 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldB Corp, Green Blushing, Conscious Consumerism. This is the Critical Decade with Kristy O’Leary & Brianna Brown from Decade ImpactIn today's episode, we chat with Brianna Brown and Kristy O’Leary from Decade Impact. We learn what led each of them to work with purpose-based business, We learn why our actions in the next decade are so critical to the future of our planet, we hear all about what Bcorp is, why businesses become benefit corporations, why green blushing can be as big of an issue as greenwashing, and what to look out for if you are a consumer looking to create impact. By supporting brands committed to social, environmental, and economic change. If you want to...2021-09-1451 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldSunscreen, Antiperspirant, Personal Care – Why Choosing Natural Creates So Much Impact with The Green Beaver Company’s Alain MénardIn this episode, we explore why The Green Beaver Company's founders Alain Ménard, a microbiologist, and his wife Karen, a biochemist, left their careers in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries after deciding to start a family and being sidelined by a surprising diagnosis. We do a deep dive into natural and conventional sunscreens, antiperspirants and toothpaste, learn what the differences are, learn why there have been recalls and what the health impacts of our choices may be. And discover why after 20 years of revolutionizing the industry and engaging with his customers, Alain feels so hopeful for our future. ...2021-08-3148 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldBuy Less Choose Well and Make it Last - Building a New Sustainable Brand with The Good Kiind's Courtney StewartIn today's episode, we chat with Courtney Stewart from The Good Kiind. We explore why Courtney shut down her reusable silicone label business at the height of success to start a brand new company, and learn what lessons she learned from her first go at entrepreneurship. We discover why she decided to launch her new business with plastic-free, litterless lunch options, how the community supported her when an established brand launched a similar product, why you shouldn’t rush out to buy her product if you have a lunch box already, and how she’s planning to use the Good...2021-08-1747 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldHighlights from episodes 1-10 & Tips To Live More Sustainably and Socially ResponsibleHighlights from episodes 1-10 & Live More Sustainably or Socially Responsible With Tips You Can Take Now.In today's episode, we're going to do something a little different and revisit the last ten episodes, The first 10 episodes of the podcast, focusing on the highlights. The moments where I learned really eye-opening from each guest, but we’ve also included some moments that you, the listeners have commented on were really inspiring. So if you missed an episode or you are just discovering this project? This is a great way to get an overview of what we’ve learned so fa...2021-08-0337 min
PodtalkPitfalls with Jennifer Myers ChuaWhat pitfalls and challenges arise when launching and growing a podcast, and how can they be managed?
Starting a podcast reveals unexpected challenges, even with careful preparation and an existing audience.
"I tried really hard. I had a good launch strategy, I thought. I used my existing audience and was giving away gift cards from some of the businesses that I was featuring, as well as a gift card from ours. I asked for people to download and rate and review. I did everything by the book— Marketing 101! But I think I was really just no...2021-07-2623 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldNourishing Snack Foods with Community Focus and Social Impact Baked In with Sheena Russell from Made With LocalIn today's episode, we chat with Sheena Russel from Made with Local. We explore how she’s created clean and simple snack food bars with social impact baked in, we learn how her childhood on a family farm in rural PEO influenced how Sheena sources ingredients, How she’s partnered with social enterprise bakeries, to have her bars handmade by those facing barriers to employment, and why she shifted her mindset to partner with big-box retail, in order to create even more meaningful impact within her community and support more local producers.If you want to Learn more...2021-07-2045 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldConsumer Goods, Toxic Load and the Environmental Health Effects of How We Shop with Emma RohmannIn today's episode, we chat with Emma Rohmann from Green at Home. We learn how Emma went from environmental engineering to studying our toxic load from the products we use in our everyday lives, we learn why ultimately, regulations don’t work as they should and the onus is on us as consumers to protect ourselves, what you should be mindful of when buying products for your home OR your business, and what steps we can take immediately to influence manufacturers to reduce toxic chemicals and create a healthier future for all. If you want to Learn more...2021-07-0647 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldSustainable, Ethically Made Mis-Matchable Socks and Determining the True Cost of a Product with Melita Cyril from Q for QuinnIn today's episode, we chat with Melita Cyril from Q for Quinn. We explore the environmental costs of manufacturing conventional cotton, and the potential health risks of the colourful dyes, and pesticides used. We learn how Melita’s trip to an orphanage on her thirteenth birthday and her newborns son’s eczema both inspired Melita to create change, how she’s carefully selected her manufacturing partners in developing countries, and why she feels that there are many more things we need to consider when determining the true cost of a product.If you want to Learn more about...2021-06-2240 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldTaking on Single-Use Plastics and Takeout Waste with Suppli's Megan Takeda-TullyIn today's episode, we chat with Megan Takeda-Tully, from Suppli and learn about how she's taking on the challenge of takeout waste. We learn what the costs of our single-use plastic and convenience obsessed culture really are, How viewing a documentary during a team meeting led Megan from boardroom to bicycle - collecting last night’s stainless steel takeout containers across Toronto’s east end, How Suppli bridges the gap between the local restaurants and the zero-waste crowd, and why she thinks that converting to reusable food service containers makes just as much sense economically, as it does environmentally. ...2021-06-0840 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldManufacturing Sustainable and Multipurpose Children’s Footwear Domestically with Baubles + Soles’ Lisa NguyenIn today’s episode, we chat with Lisa Nguyen from Baubles + Soles. We explore the environmental costs of conventional footwear manufacturing. We Learn one of the first dinner’s out with her new baby inspired Lisa to design an interchangeable bauble to give her daughter’s shoes a new look with a twist, how Lisa’s early childhood as a refugee and career in law led her to build a purposeful business that supports children in the developing world, how a decade-old pair of drugstore flip flops led Lisa to find her manufacturing partner in the United States, and why she...2021-05-2542 min
Better Business FounderWhen Mission-driven Business Founders Discuss SuccessDefinition of success can change over time:(2:33) David Nebinski(4:02) Bai ZahmriSuccess is beyond Founders' personal goals, it's more about connection, about adding value to the lives of others, inspiring others to do things differently:(5:03) Shivani Patel(5:59) Nan & Carl(8:20) Pola Stępień(8:40) Bai Zahmri(9:10) Ihita ShandilyaOn privilege, freedom, and exploration of new possibility:(10:04) Mati Ventrillon(10:46) Pola Stępień(11:44) Josie MackenzieOn the sustainability components in the business created:(16:07) Ihita Shandilya(1...2021-05-2024 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldFrom a Farmer's Market Soap Company to a Skin Care Brand Focused on Women's Wellness with Anointment's April MacKinnonIn today’s episode, we chat with April McKinnon from anointment. We learn how having a newborn with a critical illness led April from a career in civil engineering to buying a farmer’s market soap company. We learn how she’s inspired by the unique landscape of her maritime homestead, how she leveraged the soap business into a skincare brand, and why when looking back at the last 12 years, April, thinks that buying a business over building a business may have cost her more in the long run.If you want to learn more about April and he...2021-05-1143 min
Better Business FounderGrowing a Wholesale Business With Values by Jennifer Myers Chua===========CONNECT WITH JENNIFER MYERS CHUAAt HIP MOMMIES: https://hipmommies.ca/Buy products that are useful, well-made, thoughtfully designed that are responsibly from suppliers that are good people, supporting good causes, and that are doing business ethically Jennifer's podcast: COST OF GOODS SOLD===========BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION:EZPZGATHREWOBBEL===========Host: Leekei TangContact: hello (at) betterbusinessfounder.comMusic credits: Ukulele Fun by Liosound Music / Wooden Xylophone by Floraphonic 2021-04-2946 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldUpcycling Plastic Toy Waste with Tiny Toy Co.'s Rebecca SahaIn today’s episode, we chat with Rebecca about why she feels so motivated to make an impact with toy waste. What the costs of the drive-thru, surprise toy, Loot Bag Toy culture really are, how COVID times have affected her business. How we as small business owners and consumers can better interact with upcyclers to create change. And why she feels so hopeful for the future.If you want to learn more about Rebecca and Tiny Toy Co., purchase Re-Loot bags or hands-on learning activities. Visit tinytoyco.com.Links from this episodeThanks to...2021-04-2738 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldCultivating Mindfulness and Empathy in Children with My Kindness Calendar's Maran Stern-KubistaIn today’s episode, we chat with Maran Stern-Kubista from My Kindness Calendar. We learn why she left life as an opera singer and a career in law behind to build a brand based on kindness. How she’s turning a business, built with a seasonal product into something that makes sales all year long. How her new products are inspired by the resilience of children during COVID times. And why it’s so important to cultivate a kindness practice at home.If you want to learn more about Maran and her kindness and mindfulness activities, visit mykind...2021-04-2736 minthe Cost Of Goods SoldMindful Representation and Diversifying your Product Lineup with Kid Swag's Kimberlee WestIn today's episode, we chat with Kimberlee West, from Kids Swag. Kids Swag is a brand built on the idea of mindful representation. We learn what she looks for when sourcing products for her shop. About the social cost to conventional toy curation and the lasting effects of not seeing yourself represented in the toy aisle, how you can diversify your playroom and why diversity, empathy, and inclusion need to be carefully considered in the product design phase.Kid swag is an e-commerce store dedicated to helping raise confident kids. Confident kids that appreciate difference. The founder...2021-04-2747 min