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The EcoCentricsChristmasPK & Tom discuss consumerism and Christmas, from advent calendars to jolly jumpers, how can we embrace the festivities in a sustainable guilt free way? And when it comes to trees, which is the most eco-friendly, the fake fir or a real replantable? Rent A Tree https://www.thechristmastreecompany.com/rent-a-christmas-tree Sustainable Christmas https://www.wwf.org.uk/top-tips-sustainable-christmas Waste Free Christmas https://www.gov.uk/government/news/24-ways-to-waste-not-this-christmas The Not So Jolly Stats https://www.businesswaste.co.uk/christmas-waste-facts-its-not-very-jolly/ Christmas Wrapping https://www.gwp.co.uk...2023-12-0521 min

The EcoCentricsFossil Fuels & The King's SpeechPK & Tom catch up for the first time since The King's Speech and discuss the licensing of new oil and gas fields. Is this a political move? Do the economics add up? And what impact could this have on the nation's spirit? The Nish Kumar Climate Breakthrough film is here ... www.climatesciencebreakthrough.com Petrostates planning expansion of fossil fuels ... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/08/insanity-petrostates-planning-huge-expansion-of-fossil-fuels-says-un-report The International Energy Agency say no to new coal mines or oil & gas fields ... https://priceofoil.org/2023/08/16/shut-down-60-percent-existing-fossil-fuel-extraction-1-5c/ Five Times...2023-11-1422 min

The EcoCentricsSport & Football versus The PlanetAfter the announcement that UEFA will expand its football tournaments in 2024, PK & Tom discuss what impact this will have on the environment. They also look at how climate change is impacting UK football clubs today, the teams that are leading the way when it comes to green credentials, plus why PK is thinking of taking up plogging. More about European football and its impact on the planet ... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67159156 Carlisle United affected by flooding... https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2021/november/chief-exec-it-does-cause-real-concern/ Forest Green Rovers and their green cre...2023-11-0719 min

The EcoCentricsThe Power Of CommunityPK & Tom chat about some of the brilliant projects in the UK, where the local community have taken decarbonisation into their own hands and helped regenerate their area. Take a listen for some real inspiration on how to make a difference where you live. Inspiring examples discussed in this episode... DTE Derby https://www.dtederby.org/ Gwynedd https://www.deg.wales/about-deg/?lang=en Civic Square https://civicsquare.cc/ Atlanta Free Food Forest https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/22/us/atlanta-free-food-forest-trnd/index.html https://www.aglanta.or...2023-10-3125 min

The EcoCentricsFloods & HalloweenPK & Tom reflect on the last few days of flooding in the UK and they discuss the scary stats around halloween, why you shouldn't feed pumpkin to hedgehogs, plus Tom's spooky upcycled costume. Here is some extra reading on halloween waste ... https://www.wastemanaged.co.uk/halloween-waste/ https://www.businesswaste.co.uk/halloween-waste/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/25/uk-expected-to-waste-terrifying-number-of-halloween-pumpkins Plus some tips on having a more sustainable halloween https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/10-green-halloween-tips 2023-10-2419 min

The EcoCentricsConstructionPK & Tom discuss why we're obsessed with building more stuff, the impacts this can have on the environment and what are the lower carbon solutions? From green steel to carbon capture, using waste material and the benefits of AI - no stone is left unturned. The problem with concrete... https://www.fairplanet.org/story/concrete-climate-change-environmental-injustice/ Demand for sand ... https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/rising-demand-sand-calls-resource-governance Carbon capture & storage .... https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/carbon-capture-usage-and-storage-market-engagement-on-cluster-sequencing The Peak Cluster project ... https://www.peakcluster.co.uk/ 2023-10-1723 min

The EcoCentricsFashionPK & Tom discuss fast fashion, charity shops and consumption habits. Plus guest Kate Kenneally talks sustainable swimwear and why legislation is needed to make the industry more ethical. To get in touch with PK & Tom email hello@theecocentrics.com To find out more about Kate's Swimwear https://gen-reswim.com/ Other useful links https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/world-of-change/AralSea https://changingmarkets.org/portfolio/fossil-fashion/ https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/ That company Tom mentioned at the end of this episode https://laagam.com/pages/our-way Sustainable...2023-10-1024 min

The EcoCentricsOn The AllotmentPK & Tom take a trip to a Derby City allotment where they meet plot-casters Elaine & Julia, who demonstrate that growing your own food is not only good for the tastebuds, but it's also great for the planet. From helping wildlife to thrive, reducing food miles, to capturing carbon in your garden, growing a few vegetables might be the most eco hobby you could have. To hear more from Elaine & Julie take a listen to their Potty Plotters podcast https://thepottyplotters.podbean.com Or check out their website... https://thepottyplotters.uk 2023-10-0320 min

The Potty Plotters Plotcast - Growing on the AllotmentS1 E37 - The Return Of The EcocentricsIn this episode Elaine and Julia welcome PJ & Tom from The Ecocentrics to the plots for a catch-up. Expect a confession from Tom, find out why Elaine used some pants to plant in, and some tasty food from the plot. This episode is being brought to you by The Green Deco, suppliers of plants and shrubs to the trade and public at unbelievable prices. https://thegreendeco.co.uk Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with...2023-09-2729 min

The EcoCentricsUK Faltering On Green ActionPK & Tom break down Rishi Sunak's recent announcement to shift the goalposts of UK green policies. From Heat Pumps to Electric Cars, what has the Government pushed back and how will this affect Britain? Useful Links Net Zero: what is it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_zero_emissions Carbon Brief estimates actual cost of the rollbacks by the government: https://www.carbonbrief.org/in-depth-qa-what-do-rishi-sunaks-u-turns-mean-for-uk-climate-policy/?_thumbnail_id=48111&utm_content=buffer8643c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer# Boiler Upgrade Scheme https://www.gov.uk/a...2023-09-2629 min

The EcoCentricsThe Planet's Rising Blood PressureFrom global heatwaves to the UK’s polluted waters, Climate Change has dominated headlines. PK & Tom return from their August break and discuss the summer's news, the updated shift in planetary boundaries, plus the governments u-turn on nutrient neutrality. The podcast that Tom recommends you listen to… https://tippingpoint-podcast.com/the-problematique-part-1/ The book that Tom couldn’t put down … https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-indigenous-wisdom-scientific-knowledge-and-the-teachings-of-plants-robin-wall-kimmerer/2981482?ean=9780141991955 Plus some extra info that you might find useful… Nutrient Neutrality - https://www.ft.com/content/5558364c-e40c-42e9-bbf4-837b1f57a4d1...2023-09-1921 min

The EcoCentricsWhat's Up With Our Rivers?Sewage leaks and weeks of rain mean the health of our rivers is low, plus our seas are too polluted to swim in. So what's to be done about the UK's muddy waters? See how the ocean's colour is changing https://eapsweb.mit.edu/news/2023/Study-The-oceans-color-is-changing-as-a-consequence-of-climate-change Tietê River in Brazil https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/07/08/brazil-river-foam-pollution-cprog-orig-ff.cnn UK Parliment report on the water quality of rivers https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmselect/cmenvaud/74/report.html 2023-08-0129 min

The EcoCentricsHydrogen (What is it good for?)PK & Tom discuss Hydrogen and the role it might play in our climate friendly future. From heating homes to off-road vehicles and why it has its own colour chart. If you want to know more about Hydrogen ... https://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-separating-hype-from-hydrogen-part-two-the-demand-side/ https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/energy-explained/what-is-hydrogen The views in this podcast are of Tom Bedford and PK, not the companies that they are affiliated with. 2023-07-2525 min

The EcoCentricsToo Hot To HandlePK & Tom discuss the heatwaves sweeping Europe and America, how it compares to previous years and the impacts this is having on biodiversity, other weather events and human health. Useful links and extra reading ... https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/impacts-climate-change-one-point-five-degrees-two-degrees/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-023-01132-6 https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/12/us/florida-ocean-heat-coral-bleaching-climate/index.html https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/weather/oceans/el-nino https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/18/women-greater-risk-heatwaves-men-extreme-weather-study 2023-07-1826 min

The EcoCentricsIn The Slow LanePK & Tom discuss why the UK is no longer a leader on climate action, what the UK needs to do to get back on track, plus the uproar around Wimbledon's sponsorship. Here is that Climate Change Committee report... https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/2023-progress-report-to-parliament The views in this podcast are of Tom Bedford and PK, not the companies that they are affiliated with. 2023-07-1129 min

The EcoCentricsGreen FestivalsIt's festival season so PK & Tom discuss their carbon impact. The festivals with the best green initiatives, why travelling to a festival is more carbon intensive than the events themselves and why you should always take your tent home. Useful Links Big Green Coach: https://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/why-are-we-green Vegan Campout https://www.vegancampout.co.uk/environment Shambalafestival https://www.shambalafestival.org/essential-info/sustainability/ Glastonbury Green Policies https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/green-glastonbury/our-green-policies/ DGTL Festival Netherlands https://dgtl.nl/sustainability/2023-07-0424 min

The EcoCentricsClimate AnxietyPK & Tom discuss eco anxiety, why we may feel overwhelmed when reading climate news and the proactive things we can to abate those feelings. Extra reading ... Climate Anxiety in Children and Young People: A Globe Survey: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542519621002783 The Children of the Anthropocene, Bella Lack https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-children-of-the-anthropocene/bella-lack/9780241501085 Caroline Hickman, Eco Anxiety & Climate Psychology https://www.caroline-hickman.com/climate-psychology Science Based Targets Initiative https://sciencebasedtargets.org/ 21 Climate Anxiety Resources: https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/n...2023-06-2729 min

The EcoCentricsTipping PointsPK & Tom explain climate tipping points. From permafrost, coral reef die-offs and melting ice sheets - which have we crossed, are they irreversible and what's happening behind laboratory doors with regards solutions. And here are some useful links referred to in the content of this episode, plus some extra reading if you want to know more. Carbon Brief Tipping Points: https://www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-nine-tipping-points-that-could-be-triggered-by-climate-change/ Ice Sheets 10% lose per decade: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-18934-3 Coral Reefs: 1 billion people depend... https://sciencepolicyreview.org/2020/08/coral-reefs-are-critical-for-our-food-supply-tourism-and-ocean-health-we-can-protect-them-from-climate-change/ 2023-06-2032 min

The EcoCentricsIs 1.5 Still Alive?PK & Tom kick of season 2 with a discussion about the 1.5C limit. Where did the figure come from? What happens if we exceed it? And how does El Nino affect global temperatures? Show Notes Since recording this episode El Nino made the headlines, read the latest at time of release. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65839060 That IPCC report Tom mentions in this episode. https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ A great website if you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint. https://takethejump.org That pilot project PK menti...2023-06-1232 min

The EcoCentricsMarketing & GreenwashingPK and Tom discuss how some brands may not always be as climate friendly as they make out. They explain what greenwashing is and share tricks and tips on how to spot the offenders. Recommended Reading - Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M Conway Research for the quiz came from https://thesustainableagency.com/blog/greenwashing-examples/ The views in this podcast are of Tom Bedford and PK, not the companies that they are affiliated with. 2023-05-1529 min

The EcoCentricsThe Rise of Hyper ConsumerismPK & Tom discuss the frightening normality of hyper consumerism, why buying stuff doesn't necessarily make us happier, plus the benefits of a circular economy. Recommened reading - The Spirit Level: Why Equality Is Better For Everyone by Kate Pickett & Richard Wilkinson To find out more about the Circular Economy go to https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy-diagram The views in this podcast are of Tom Bedford and PK, not the companies that they are affiliated with. 2023-05-0837 min

The EcoCentricsPositive EnergyFrom wind, solar, tidal to hydro, PK & Tom discuss renewable energy and how some are better than others, plus why a renewable future is not only good for the planet, but also our pockets. To find out more about that cool energy project Tom was talking about go here ... xlinks.co/morocco-uk-power-project And to read that book about why humans like to consume so much stuff go here ... timjackson.org.uk/ecological-economics/pwg 2023-05-0142 min

The EcoCentricsPlanes, Trains & Electric AutomobilesPK & Tom discuss the UK's obsession with SUV's, why trains in Luxemburg are so cheap and how France is tackling internal flights, plus rent-a-cars, autonomous cars, and electric cars. These are the views of PK Whalen & Tom Bedford and not of the organisations they are affiliated with. 2023-04-2436 min

The Potty Plotters Plotcast - Growing on the AllotmentS1 E14 - World Earth Day SpecialIn this edition hear highlights of a World Earth day special event at Derby County Community Trust. And Elaine and Julia meet our new friends - PK & Tom from new podcast The EcoCentrics. You can listen here to their podcast - podfollow.com/the-ecocentrics Follow us @pottyplotters on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Get in touch: naughtycorner@pottyplotters.uk A podcast for help with your allotment or gardening. Don't forget never miss an episode of the Plotcast - follow us on pottyplotters.uk/listen_on_apple_podcasts or pottyplotters.uk/li...2023-04-2219 min

The EcoCentricsGreen buildings & energy saving hacksPK & Tom discuss how to make our houses more energy efficent, from LED lightbulbs to retrofits, plus Tom explains why he thinks heat pumps are powered by magic. To find out more about the goverment's energy scheme ECO4 go to https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/design-of-the-energy-company-obligation-eco4-2022-2026. To get further advice on heat pumps see heatgeek.co.uk And to find out how much energy you are using in your home download https://hugoenergyapp.co.uk/ 2023-04-1737 min

The EcoCentricsFood Glorious Food ...and its carbon footprintPK & Tom ask if food is bad for the environment, get excited about lab grown meat and explain why you don't have to go Vegan to make an impact. For ideas of using up your leftovers go to myfridgefood.com or realfood.tesco.com/what-can-i-make-with.html 2023-04-1044 min

The EcoCentricsCarbon Footprints: One Size Does Not Fit AllPK & Tom explain what a carbon footprint actually is, the pros & cons of using footprint calculators and why talking to your neighbour about climate change might have a bigger impact than you think. If you're curious about your carbon footprint go to https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/ and to find out why food waste is bad for the planet not just your pocket, see https://ourworldindata.org/food-waste-emissions 2023-04-0337 min

The EcoCentricsThe High Seas Treaty & Why Whales Are BrilliantPK & Tom discuss the High Seas Treaty and the future of green jobs, PK gives advice on where to look for that sustainable career, plus Tom explains why whales are so important. Recommended reading ‘The Value Of The Whale’ by Adrienne Buller 2023-03-2739 min

The EcoCentrics15-Minute Cities & Flight ShamePK & Tom discuss the fuss around 15-Minute Cities, they ask is sustainable air travel really possible, plus PK explains why she's suffering from flight anxiety. You can measure your environmental footprint at footprint.wwf.org.uk 2023-03-2038 min

The EcoCentricsPlastic Water Bottles & Other ConfessionsPK & Tom kick off the season by asking what to do about single use plastics, how much you really save by turning off appliances and why Tom feels guilty about buying meal deals. You can email PK & Tom at hello@theecocentrics.com 2023-03-1332 min

The EcoCentricsThe EcoCentrics....coming soonInterested in sustainability and taking action towards a lower carbon life? Then The EcoCentrics is exactly what you've been looking for. Episode 1 is released on Monday March 13th - remember to hit follow so you never miss an episode. 2023-03-0300 min