Shows
Eat Your GreensEpisode 20: Erik Hoffner – Environmental Journalist at MongabayErik explores the role of environmental journalism in shaping public opinion and policy, discusses his most memorable reporting stories, and explains how he engages with local and indigenous communities to inform his writing.2024-06-0643 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 19: Tomohiro Hamakawa – Co-founder and Chief Exploration Officer of Earth CompanyTomo describes the sustainability initiatives behind his unique eco-hotel ‘Mana Earthly Paradise’, discusses the future of sustainable tourism, and highlights the value of connection, well-being, and spirituality in sustainable development.
Tomo holds a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University and has published in many leading publications including the Stanford Social Innovation Review. 2024-02-2845 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 18: Nyombi Morris – Founder and CEO of Earth Volunteers, Climate Speaker and ActivistNyombi speaks about his experience as a climate refugee, how Africa is disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, and how international aid can often harm instead of help. He also highlights the importance of leveraging your talents to create change, a mission that he works towards with his award-winning organisation Earth Volunteers. 2024-02-1055 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 17: Michael Solomon – Founder of Responsible 100Michael discusses the opportunities that arise when businesses embrace sustainability, the harm of greenwashing, and how effective environmental communication can be leveraged to inspire change.2024-01-2159 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 16: Farah Obaidullah – Ocean Advocate, Founder of The Ocean and Us and Women4Oceans, Author and SpeakerFarah speaks about the disastrous consequences of deep-sea mining, highlights the value of diversity in environmental discourse, and expresses the importance of building a system for high-seas governance. 2024-01-1450 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 15: Leena Joshi – Founder and Executive Director at Ethereal, Author of 'The Climate Awakening' and 'Ethereal'Leena highlights the role of youth in environmental action, speaks about how art and creativity can be harnessed for change, and shares her successes as a young entrepreneur.2023-11-2750 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 14: Adrien Burlacot – Algal Physiologist, Principal Investigator at the Carnegie Institute for Science, Assistant Professor at Stanford UniversityAdrien reveals the immense potential of photosynthesis in climate solutions, shares insights into communication strategies for producing social change, and discusses the value of nature-based science and design for more robust innovation. 2023-11-1958 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 13: Cindy Forde – Co-Founder Planetari, Co-Founder KandoCindy describes the value of hope in driving global change, discusses the flaws of current education systems and how she is re-imagining education, and emphasises the importance of incentive for building change with momentum.2023-11-1255 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 12: Antoinette Vermilye – Co-Founder Gallifrey Foundation, Co-Founder SHE Changes ClimateAntoinette reveals the problematic, counter-productive nature of our current food system, shares her experience with venture philanthropy and ocean ecocide law, and emphasises the spiritual and cultural losses that will be experienced by communities displaced by climate change.
2023-10-0558 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 11: Barney Swan – Founder and CEO of ClimateForceBarney discusses the importance of a humble approach, building rapport with stakeholders, and ethnobotanical knowledge in sustainable development, shares advice for choosing the ‘right’ industry for you, and speaks about upcoming technologies that have immense potential for environmental protection. 2023-09-2458 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 10: Pamela Low – Founder of Tingkats, Partnerships Lead at Stridy, Global Launcher of ByteDance, Global Launcher of TikTokPamela Low shares sharp insights into ‘Nudge Theory’ as a tool to drive changes in consumer behaviour, the importance of creating ‘buy-in’ to build community involvement in initiatives, and the value of data-based approaches to waste management. 2023-09-0349 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 9: Christine Amour-Levar – Founder of CAL Consultancy, Founding Partner of Women On A Mission, Founder and CEO of HER Planet Earth, Co-Founder of Investors for ClimateChristine shares her experience founding several companies and non-profit organisations, discusses the feminisation of agriculture and its impact on developing communities, and gives insight into how she stays ahead of emerging trends and technologies to identify innovative opportunities for climate investment. 2023-08-2554 min
The PlaygroundMaia Lopin and Mr Hang Chong Tan - The Current Education System is Developing Curious Youth AdvocatesIn this super cool episode, Maia and Hang Chong dive into some serious stuff about our society. They're talking about how skills and talents are valued differently, and how we often overlook the health of our planet and the needs of future generations.Hang Chong Tan is a member of the Foodscape Collective and an environmental educator. Hang Chong is all about a different kind of leadership and living simply so that everyone can thrive. His organization empowers people to make greener choices and push for eco-friendly laws in Parliament. Get ready to be...2023-07-2542 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 8: MunWei Chan – Founder of Sustainable SG, Adjunct Lecturer at Singapore University of Social Sciences, MS Education Stanford, MBA NUSMunWei shares how sustainability can be integrated into workplace culture and values, which skills he believes are most valuable for environmental consultants, his experience at university overseas, and why Singapore still uses plastic bags. 2023-06-261h 04
Eat Your GreensEpisode 7: Ted Howland – Vice President, Group Sustainability, CapitaLand Investment, BS/MS Civil and Environmental Engineering Stanford UniversityTed shares invaluable stories from his career in environmental engineering, how he defines sustainability and sets real targets to track progress, and advice for collaborating with stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions. 2023-06-1552 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 6: Dorcas Tang – Artist and Storyteller for Climate JusticeDorcas discusses the value of art as a medium for advocacy, her most cherished creative pieces, and her experience at the Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative Academic Fellowship on Environmental Issues and Resource Management at the University of Montana.
*Apologies for the compromised audio quality in some parts; this episode was too good not to share! 2023-05-2955 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 5: Ms PingPing Han – Founder of Aloha, Co-Founder & Co-Lead WomenWillSG, Our Singapore Leadership Program (OSLP) 2021Ping shares the concept behind Aloha's unique sustainability experiences, her view on the 'sustainability culture' and wonderful 'do good' mindset in workplaces, and the existence of current systemic barriers to a more sustainable world. "Change is a matter of consistency!"2023-05-0246 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 4: Ms Lavanya Prakash – NUS Environmental Studies Graduate, Environmental AdvocateLavanya shares how her creative passions led her to environmental activism, how she deepened her understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science, and the importance of meeting people 'where they're at' to inspire change. 2023-03-2252 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 3: Mr Eugene Wang – Founder and Chairman Sophie’s Kitchen, Co-Founder and CEO Sophie’s BionutrientsEugene speaks about his vision for the future of food and protein markets, the emergence of a 'global culture', and the motivation behind his sustainable ventures.2023-03-1249 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 2: Sun Sun Lim – Vice President, Partnerships and Engagement Singapore Management University, Professor of Communications and Technology, SG 100 Women in Tech 2020Sun highlights the value of innovation in our rapidly changing world, potential strategies to provide access to technology and digital skills, and techniques to develop and engage open-minded learners. 2023-03-0333 min
Eat Your GreensEpisode 1: Mr Hang Chong Tan – Guardian Member of Foodscape Collective, Environmental EducatorWelcome to the very first episode of the Eat Your Greens Podcast! Today, Hang Chong speaks about his experience as a boy scout in Singapore, his unique path to becoming an environmental activist, and his views on how well the current education system is developing curious youth advocates. 2023-02-1856 min