Join Brianne West, environmentalist and social entrepreneur, as she wanders through the world of ’sustainability’. ”Now, That’s What I Call Green” busts myths, shares the science, and talks about the amazing world we live in (with lots of cute animals). Does rewilding help? But what can I do? Are electric cars better? Is it too late to do something about climate change? Why don’t sharks have bones? For those curious about the environment and eager to make a difference, tune in for a non-judgmental, evidence-based approach that is all about progress over perfection.
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This is a surprisingly uplifting conversation about climate change—yes, really. I spoke with psychologist Dr Susie Burke on managing climate distress (anger, sadness, anxiety) while staying hopeful, because unchecked, these feelings often lead to apathy just when we need action most.
After recent events, this episode feels especially timely. With years of experience in climate psychology, Dr. Susie offers practical insights for managing eco-anxiety and other intense emotions, reminding us that positive change is happening elsewhere and within our reach. This episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone overwhelmed by constant climate news.
In this episode, we cover:
Key Quotes:
“Climate distress isn’t just anxiety—it’s a whole mix of emotions like guilt, anger, and sadness that are natural responses to a real crisis.”
“We have never been closer to achieving a sustainable world. For the first time, sustainability means a healthy life for all and an end to environmental destruction. We can make this happen.”
More About Dr. Susie Burke
Check out her website here
More about Hannah Ritchie
Author of Not the End of the World, check out her website and books here
More about The Conceivable Future
Written by Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, their website is here
Tedx Talk: Changing the World: Why it Fails and What Works
By Winnifred Louis, watch it here
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This is an episode that is probably going to make a lot of you angry. I know it’s making me angry right now.
A few days ago, Oxfam released their latest report called “Carbon Inequality Kills,” and we’ll be talking about that today.
This is a damning report on just how much carbon the billionaires of the world are producing and why it dwarfs any possible emissions you could be producing on your own.
In this episode I share:
More info
You can find the full report from Oxfam here: https://www.oxfam.org.au/2024/10/carbon-inequality-kills-report/
Key Quotes
“50 of the world’s richest billionaires emit more carbon in just 90 minutes that your average person emits over their entire lifetime.”
“If everyone began emitting at the same rate as the world’s richest 10% the world's remaining carbon budget would be depleted in 1.5 years. If we all acted like the top 1% that budget would be used up in less that 5 months.”
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Welcome to part 2 of my mini-series on the beauty industry.
In the last episode, we discussed all the issues with the beauty industry, and I’ll be honest, it wasn’t super cheerful. So, for this episode, we're changing things up and exploring the various solutions currently available to the problems we previously mentioned.
In this episode, I share:
Key Quotes
"Chemicals are not the enemy; you are made of chemicals… so remember that the next time someone tries to sell you something that is 'chemical-free.'"
"If you don’t see any information about a product's supply chain, that’s kind of a red flag."
"Overconsumption is the single biggest issue in the beauty industry."
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In this episode, we’re kicking off a mini-series on the beauty industry, focusing on what’s wrong with it. But don’t worry—it won’t be all doom and gloom! We’ll also be looking at solutions to these problems.
I’ve spent over a decade in this industry, and to be honest, it really kind of sucks. That’s actually where Ethique came from—a desire to tackle all the waste the beauty industry creates. So join me in this episode as we take a look behind the pretty packaging and sparkly glitter to uncover what’s really going on behind the scenes.
In this episode, I share:
Key Quotes:
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I am so excited to talk to Amy Robbins, a self-declared “jack of all trades, master of none,” but honestly, an incredibly impressive person.
Amy is the Deputy Curator of Mammals at Auckland Zoo and the founder of the Sumatran Ranger Project. She has been working with animals and finding innovative ways to help them for decades, and it is an honour to share her story with you.
In this episode, she shares:
Key Quotes:
"Whatever we do, consume, and use has an impact."
"You have to work with these communities. And it can't be me as this white girl coming in saying you should do this. It's me being well-connected... But the people doing the work, the real conservation heroes, are those on the ground, working day in and day out."
"We sit there and talk about these incredible animals that live in trees and how well they're adapted for life in the trees, and yet a lot of zoos still provide environments where orangutans have to live on the ground."
More about Amy and the episode
Check out the Sumatran ranger project website, the Palm Oil Scan app.
Also check out the Eden Reforestation Project.
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This guest was someone I was equal parts terrified and excited to speak with.
Steve Backshall is one of my literal heroes, and I still can’t believe he said yes to being on the podcast.
You may know him as the presenter of The Deadly 60, Lost Land of the Tiger, or Lost Land of the Jaguar. He’s an explorer, naturalist, scientist, presenter, writer, and so much more.
In this episode, he shares:
• How his childhood prepared him to be confident in adventuring
• The dumbest thing he did in his early days of adventuring
• His favourite place he’s visited
• His scariest experience
• How he prepares for his remote explorations
• The clear signs of climate change he’s seen over the years
• His opinion on palm oil and why he believes we need some palm oil
• A pressing conservation issue we’re not talking about enough
• His suggestions for how we can help the environment
• The importance of picking your battles in environmentalism
• Why he thinks it’s hard to get people on board with climate change
Key Quotes
“We are having so many problems with the simple storytelling aspect of climate change.”
“With young people, if you can get them excited about an idea, they get empowered, they get enthusiastic, and they are unstoppable.”
More about Steve Backshall
Check out his website, his live shows and his instagram.
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Today’s "This or That" episode tackles some everyday decisions that might seem small, but add them up and they make a big impact on the environment.
We’ll be discussing tea vs. coffee, and which is worse for the environment, what the best and worst options are for the milk you use with your drink, and finally, what exactly are bioplastics? And, whether we should even be using them...
In this episode, I share:
Key Quotes
“I am English, so tea is in my blood, which is good because it turns out tea is infinitely better for the environment than coffee is.”
“It takes about 140 litres of water to produce one cup of coffee.”
“There's a lot of buzz around bioplastics, but it's just another form of greenwashing.”
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This week, we are joined by someone truly multi-talented. Miriama Kamo is an award-winning broadcaster, TV presenter, face of Sunday, author, and a hardcore environmentalist.
I was a little intimidated having another legitimate, professional journalist on the show, but Miriama is just so incredibly kind, warm, and generous. I think you’ll be fascinated by how her upbringing has shaped her environmental mindset and just how committed she is to sustainability.
In this episode, she shares:
Key Quotes:
“Just make whatever difference you can, every single little thing does matter.”
“Everything I’ve done in my sustainability journey has given me pleasure, or even great joy.”
More about Miriama
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miriamakamo/
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By now, you probably know that I firmly believe we need to use business to change the world. So, I was very excited to chat with a leader in the environmental movement who also feels the same way, Tim Silverwood.
Tim is a trailblazer in the fight against plastic pollution, known for co-founding the powerful eco-movement Take 3 For The Sea. But that’s not all — he’s also the founder of the Ocean Impact Organisation, a group dedicated to working with innovative startups creating transformative solutions for ocean health.
In this episode he shares:
Key Quotes
More about Tim
Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timsilverwood/?hl=en
The Ocean Impact Organisation website is here: https://www.ocean-impact.org/
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Welcome to another "This or That" episode!
This short, snappy installment investigates the sustainability of three topics you've asked me about, helping you make informed decisions.
In this episode, we’ll be covering three unusual options:
In this episode, I share:
Key Quotes:
More Information:
I mentioned a few LCAs and information references that you can find here:
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Today, we have a man who needs no introduction: Patrick ‘Paddy’ Gower. Paddy is an incredibly well-respected journalist in Aotearoa, known for tackling complex issues head-on. His latest documentary, On Ice, focuses on climate change and his journey to Antarctica.
In this episode, he shares:
Key Quotes:
More about Paddy Gower:
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We all know science is fascinating, but sometimes the way it's communicated is... less than captivating.
That’s why I’m really excited to chat with Laura Wells. Laura Wells is a science communicator, presenter, environmental advocate, model, and social media professional from Sydney. Over the past 14 years, since graduating with degrees in Biology and Law, she has amassed a wealth of experience in the science media space. Laura has become a regular and trusted presenter for national and international programs, campaigns, and events. She has presented science content for National Geographic, hosted a children's science TV show on Channel 7 in Australia, and is currently filming a sustainability series called Planet Shapers, among other projects.
In this episode, she shares:
Key Quotes
“If I continued to worry about the size of my thighs in a pair of shorts, I wouldn’t have spent hours and hours on a beach picking up plastic all around the world.”
“Once you're on that journey, you want to keep getting better.”
"Science communication is taking the science that other scientists are doing and communicating it in a way that is palatable for the normal, everyday human."
More about Laura
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurawells/?hl=en
Website: https://www.laurawells.com.au/
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Welcome to another "This or That" episode!
This short, snappy installment investigates the sustainability of three topics you've asked me about, helping you make informed decisions.
Today, it's: Electric Vehicles (EVs) vs. Hybrids, Cotton vs. Bamboo Fabric, and Bamboo vs. Plastic Toothbrushes.
In this episode I share:
Key Quotes
"Even if you live somewhere where the grid is primarily fossil fuel powered, EVs come out ahead."
"When done responsibly, bamboo fabric can be a sustainable choice, but it is crucial to ensure that the processing methods have been considered."
"Plastic toothbrushes with replaceable heads minimise waste, making them the most sustainable option currently available."
More Information
I mentioned I have a life cycle analysis of toothbrushes if you want more info, you can find it here.
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I thoroughly enjoy talking to incredibly smart people who make you realise you know nothing compared to them.
Dr Kayla Kingdon-Bebb is the CEO of WWF New Zealand and is a passionate advocate for conservation and has a very interesting background in indigenous studies and treaty law.
If you’re interested in conservation and how the organisations involved try to help the world, then this is a chat for you. And if you’re interested in finding out how much help even the big groups need, this will be an eye opener!
In this episode we talk about:
- Why marine protection actually is a common ground for a lot of different people
- Her prediction on whether 30% can be protected by 2030
- What are the specific tangible benefits to Aotearoa if we protect 40% of the oceans
- Other things WWF works on besides oceans
- What WWF needs
- What she wants to see happen in the next 5 years
- Her advice to people on how to engage with the natural world more
Key Quotes
“Something like 286 of the 700 seabird species that exist globally, breed here.”
“Real lasting progress happens when you take small steps together in the middle.”
“I think it's possible there's more common ground around marine protection than people realise.”
“If you're trying to prevent coastal inundation… you can use other things beside a sea wall for that.”
More about:
You can support WWF New Zealand here: https://wwf.org.nz/
You can also follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylakingdon/
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When it comes to environmentalism and sustainability there are a wide range of opinions and perspectives, but one person I have been very excited to talk to is John Pabon.
This chat did feel a bit like chatting to a mirror, but he has such an incredible way of explaining concepts that I only ever even voice in my own head.
John has spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving his role at the United Nations, he travelled the world studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and in Fortune 500s.
Now he is an author, consultant, and speaker, helping businesses and individuals make sense of sustainability.
In this episode John shares:
- His journey and what he did to get into environmentalism
- His opinion on the UN in modern day
- How his sustainability opinions were formed as he worked in the developing world
- What greenwashing is
- Examples of greenwashing he thinks are ridiculous
- His advice on how we can see through greenwashing
- The surprising country he thinks is doing well to improve itself in sustainability
- What green hushing is and why it's a problem
- The problem of fast fashion and how bad it is
- Whether celebrities help or hinder sustainability
- His opinion on b corp certification
- The background on his books
Key Quotes
“There's no such thing as a perfect environmentalist.”
“You sit back and complain or you work inside the system and do something to make it as good as possible. Not perfect because we will never be perfect, but better than what it was yesterday.”
“I really do believe the private sector is the one that’s really going to get us out of this mess.”
More about John Pabon
His website: https://www.johnpabon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnapabon/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnapabon You can get involved with the podcast online
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I am so excited to speak with the guest for this episode! I have wanted to have a proper discussion with him ever since I first met him.
Dr Jim Salinger is a noted international climate scientist and amongst his many achievements he is known for being the involved in the first detection of global warming (climate change) in 1976. Since then he has been a vocal communicator and educator around climate change and if there is anything about it you don’t understand, he is the expert to get all the answers from. So naturally that’s what we’ll be doing in this podcast.
In this episode Dr Jim shares: - How he got into climate science at the age of 12 - What IS global warming - How he was involved in the early discovery and research of global warming in New Zealand - The difference between el nino and la nina and what their impact is - His opinion on whether we're going to move quick enough the next few decades to prevent 2 degrees warming - The huge amount of ice loss that has occurred with the glaciers in new Zealand - Will climate change continue to pick up pace? - When he expects us to hit 2 degrees of global warming - The one positive thing he wants everyone to know - Why the myth that climate scientists are paid to fake results is wrong Key Quotes “We really need to be responsible citizens for the future and unfortunately we’re not doing that.” “Science is based on facts, not imagination.” You can get involved with the podcast online Find our full podcast plus our sister podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/green. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen You can follow me on socials on the below accounts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/ For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com
So, bottled water is kind of scam. People think it is healthier and safer despite no evidence showing that... So is it all one big marketing scam?! Well... kinda. I’m going to take you through the history of bottled water to show exactly how we ended up where we are, and why it is so, so, so bad that we are where we are.
In this episode I share:
- the surprisingly long history of bottled water
- what needed to happen to make bottled water really popular
- the weird correlation between bottled water purchases and countries with safe tap water
- The statistical break down of where people are buying bottled water
- The surprising difference in testing requirements between bottled and tap water
- How the bottled water companies negatively effect the countries they come from
- Some of the reasons microplastics could be really bad for our body
- Why bottled water isn’t always safer than tap water
- The facts about fluoride and chlorine in tap water
- Why nitrates in our water are a concern
- The shocking amount of water it makes to make a bottle of water
Key Quotes
“The question is why are we buying so much bottled water on masse, when it's literally on tap in our homes.”
“Standards for bottled water are the same for tap water, but the testing requirements to ensure those standards are upheld, are not.
“Bottled water on average contains 325 micro plastic particles per litre, whereas tap was only 5.4.”
“People seem to have this peculiar belief that if it’s in a bottle, then it's healthier.”
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Welcome to another This or That episode where I break down the least impactful options from things you have asked.
This weeks selection has a very controversial topic as well as one that maaay just surprise you.
There is also a prize for participating in this one so make sure you listen until then end!
In this episode I share:
- What uses more energy, turning off lights or energy efficient bulbs
- What has less of an impact, Paper or plastic bags
- What resources and processes are made to make paper bags
- What matters more, what you eat or where its from
- What parts of your food intake you should reduce to help lessen your impact.
Key Quotes
“Paper bags are worse than plastic ones if you less them less than 4-43 times.”
“Everything is made out of something and all of that something that it’s made out of has to come from the environment.”
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Happy Plastic Free July! PFJ is a grass roots movement that is all about encouraging us all to reduce our use of plastics and be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
So who better to talk to than the founder of this very movement, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz. I am honestly so excited to talk to Rebecca and hear all her wisdom, advice, tips and even a few kernels of optimism about the plastic pollution problem.
In this episode Rebecca shares:
- Her background and how she got into plastic free July
- Why she found her first experience with a recycling facility so confronting
- How difficult she found her first plastic free month
- How plastic free July grew to the size it is now
- The impact she has seen of Plastic Free July have since it started.
- What the global plastics treaty is
- If she thinks politicians are doing well with this the plastics issue
- Why a tax on virgin plastic products could help
- Whether she has companies pushing back against Plastic Free July
- Why the solution is to have plastic companies involved in the full life of their products, not just until the point of sale
- Some good news about the plastic pollution problem
Key Quotes
“For me visiting a recycling facility was really confronting”
“We're just creating a growing problem that we're always playing catch up and we're never going to be able to recycle our way out of”
“We have states in the US where there is legislation to ban a plastic bag ban”
“It's still cheaper and easier for manufacturers to use virgin plastics than it is to use recycled content”
You can get involved with the podcast online
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Big news! Now, That’s What I Call Green is going to become a weekly podcast! I have put the business podcast on hiatus and we will be going weekly podcasts here, but there is a twist.
We’ll be alternating between different styles of episode. On one week you’ll have deep dives and interviews, but on the other we’re going to be something new, and that’s what we’re doing today.
It’s time for This or That, where I analyse different options and reveal the most environmentally friendly option and for our first episode we are going to start off with some big topics, and you’ll have a chance to win free ncrediballs by listening.
In this episode I share:
- An update on the direction of the podcast and a few changes
- What this new bi weekly style of episode is going to be
- Comparing baths and showers and which is worse
- How much power it takes to heat bath water
- Dishwasher vs hand washing and which is worse
- Things you can do to lessen your impact if you use a dishwasher
- What the worst option for all straws is
- The best option for reusable straws
- The problem with reusable straws
- How you can win free incrediballs from listening to this episode
Key Quotes
"The dishwasher wins. Hooray! No more hand washing. Or does it?"
“I have a passionate hatred for baths. They’re like human soups.”
“You fill the sink, you wash the dishes, then you let them drip dry…or am I washing dishes wrong?”
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This is going to be a very deep episode. We’re talking human rights violations, genocide and human trafficking and it all comes down to the devices you use and the batteries that power them.
While Electric Vehicles are definitively better than fossil fuel vehicles, they are not perfect and it’s important to understand why. I’m not doing this episode to induce guilt or horror, but before we can make impactful change, we often need to first understand exactly what is going on.
In this episode I share:
- Why EVS are definitively better than fossil fuel vehicles
- Why EVS are not perfect
- The downside that comes from getting the metals we need to make EV batteries
- The horrific human cost of mining Cobalt
- Why the horrifying history of the congo laid the groundwork for the present day humans rights abuses
- The appalling crimes happening in the congo because of the mines resources
- How western companies have been funding conflicts in the congo
- One of the biggest companies involved in causing these problems
- Some of the companies that are doing better when it comes to congo mining
- How battery technology development may help
- How to recycle your tech
- Why I see positive change on the horizon
Key Quotes
“You do not want to be responsible for someone else’s horrific struggles, but also what are we going to do about it?”
“We talk a lot about fast fashion, we don’t talk about our obsession with tech. And it’s actually a very similar premise and arguably just as destructive.”
“We all need a phone, we often need a laptop, so don’t feel guilty that you need these things. But you can do better with what you buy and how long you keep it.”
More Information
Some places you can learn more and donate to help the situation in the congo:
https://friendsofthecongo.org/children/
https://donate.unhcr.org/int/en/democratic-republic-congo-emergency
https://www.wfp.org/countries/Congo
https://goodweave.org/the-issue/child-and-forced-labor-in-artisanal-cobalt-mining-in-the-congo/
https://www.theclimateclub.co/environmental-healthblogs/347zlomifb9x9jsyogvi4kymlynxfb
More information about Fair Phone: https://www.fairphone.com/nl
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Today it is all about World Oceans Day (8th June).
They are the life blood of our planet, but they are under incredibly serious threat.
For this episode I’m going to be blunt and maybe a little bit depressing, at least to start with.
Our oceans face multiple threats and there is already catastrophic damage being done to them. Don’t worry, in this episode I’ll also offer some hope and some options on how to help, but to start I’m really going to reveal how dire things are.
In this episode I share:
- Why less than 10% of coral reefs are going to survive global warming
- Why coral reefs are so important for our continued survival
- The horrifying mass bleaching event we are experiencing right now
- What ocean acidification is and why it is life threatening for a lot of ocean life
- Why plastics in the oceans are actually getting worse
- What dead zones are and why it's horrifying
- The 30 by 30 campaign and why it's important
- The disappointing amount of oceans that Aotearoa is protecting
- The ways we can make change to help our oceans
Key Quotes
“At the end of the day if the ocean fails, we do too, end of story.”
“Climate change is not something that is going to happen, it is happening now.”
“You may like them, but our oceans cannot cope with people liking fish.”
“They cannot do studies on how microplastics are affecting humans, because they cannot find a control population. Which means they cannot find any human that has not been affected by microplastics.”
“We're doing a bloody poor job of looking after our oceans.”
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It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago and to celebrate we did things a little differently. Kate, one of the team from Business, but Better joined me and peppered me with millions of questions.
It's a behind the scenes peek at my life, business thoughts and sustainability advice. Kate wouldn't let me leave until she had asked all the questions she wanted.
In this episode we share:
- What the process of rewilding my yard was like at the start
- What is holding kiwis back from developing their lawn into something environmentally supportive
- My tips on how to be sustainable
- The times that she cried over Ethique
- The 3 questions people always ask Kate about Brianne
- The kind of businesses who should contact Insprie
- Why not all mentors work well for all mentees
- How we make social enterprise business the mainstream
- My guilty pleasures that I wouldn’t normally share
Key Quotes
“At the end of the day being sustainable is about doing everything you can with stuff you already own.”
“Not every mentor works for everybody”
“I don’t like the term social enterprise, because I think that that should just be all business.”
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It’s world Bee Day, and to delve further into the topic, I have been very lucky to get Ruud Kleinpaste (or you may know him as ‘the bug man) onto the podcast. He is a bug enthusiast, tv presenter and is always happy to share his face with a wētā so who better to join my on the annual day of the Bees!?
In this episode Ruud shares:
- What his actual background and education is
- How to get people to not be scared of insects anymore
- How and why he keeps wētā in his home
- What his career highlight is
- Why the insect apocalypse is bad for us all
- How we can get adults to care about insects and the environment
- Why we are having an insect apocalypse
- Why ‘sustainable’ is the wrong word to be using
- How Aotearoa compares to the rest of the world in how it treats the environment
- What the inaturalist app is and why you should use it
- What biomimicry is and how it can help us in the human world
- Things we can all do to make our homes more insect friendly
- How we can learn to work together from nature
- Why he is not scared of most spiders
- Why he believes bees are not in trouble
Key Quotes
“Have you ever seen a 90 degree bend in nature?”
“If you've got kids doing this, they will teach 3 generations for the price of one.”
“I do full frontal nerdity.”
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If you’re like me, you might have constantly conflicting feelings about travel
On one hand I can’t help but feel a little bit guilty about all the associated impacts.
But of course on the other hand there are the benefits of that travel for both the traveler and they places they go to.
This usually results in a very confused conscience. So to help clear things up a little, maybe, today I am going to be talking about how to travel sustainably, or as I prefer to call it, travel fairly.
To help me unpack all of this I am joined by Jessica Lockhart from Lonely Planet. Jessica is one of their authors and her specific focus is on how to make travel fairer and kinder to ensure it gives back to those it should.
She is an award winning journalist, has contributed to loads of books on travel and has a specific interest in science and conservation.
In this episode Jessica shares:
- What she would describe sustainable travel as
- What the Tiaki promise is
- Her thoughts on carbon offsetting and travel
- Why we shouldn’t stop travelling
- What community based tourism is and why it is important
- Examples of community tourism you can partake in
- Ways we can make sure we are actually helping out communities when we visit
- What people should not do when travelling
Key Quotes
“Not everyone wants to go on holiday and partake in cultural tour after cultural tour…but it is doing that research and making sure that as much of the money that you’re spending is staying in the local community.”
“I will say about carbon offsetting, there are good projects and there are bad projects, you need to do your research.”
More about Jess and Lonely Planet
If you want to look up the article Jessica wrote about sustainable/ethical travel you can find it here: https://www.vergemagazine.com/articles/beyond-the-guidebook/2677-essential-guide-to-responsible-ethical-travel.html
For more on Jess you can find her online here: https://www.instagram.com/wynnelockhart/?hl=en
The lonely planet site for their sustainable handbook is here: https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/en-au/products/the-sustainable-travel-handbook
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Caring about the environment can be quite isolating.
The news is rarely cheerful about the state of the planet (despite plenty of good things going on) and that is leading to skyrocketing rates of eco-anxiety even in children as young as five.
There is a general sense of apathy is settling in amongst people who are beginning to feel it is too late. It certainly isn't. And I did an episode about that a few weeks ago, so I won't rehash that story.
But I want to tackle the isolating part. Because you are not alone.
Millions of people around the world are working every day to protect and rehabilitate our planet. Just listen. I put the call our on social media last week for people to send me in messages with what they do to make the world a better place.
Some of you sent in voice messages, some of you sent in written ones, and I am going to share them here, so you don't feel so alone.
Happy Earth Day everyone! It can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people and this year I have decided to make it about sharks. Obviously.
I am obviously somewhat obsessed with sharks, but people are so scared of them, sometimes to the point of wanting to cull them all. But sharks are essential for our planet and I am going to explain why and how you can help them in this episode.
To help I am joined by my guest co-host Kate, one of the team from Business, but Better, who is also a sustainable events planner.
In this episode we share:
- Why removing sharks would be bad for everyone and everything
- The ways that sharks help biodiversity and the ecosystem
- The scary number of sharks we kill every year
- Some fun shark trivia facts
- My experience diving with sharks
- How we can protect sharks better
- How to check if seafood is sustainably sourced
- My sharky request to film makers
Key Quotes
“If sharks vanished from the oceans we'd all fucking die, end of story.”
“I know a few people who think we should get rid of sharks altogether. Not only is that a tragedy it would be a death sentence for our oceans.”
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When it comes to being sustainable there is often a lot of bullshit we have to wade through in order to find the right way to live AND help the environment.
There is honestly a shitload of myths around sustainability and in this episode we are going to be shining a light on the top 10 so that you’ll know what to choose and what to avoid.
Some of these were suggested by you on Instagram, so thanks for the assist!
In this episode I share:
- Why we falsely believe sustainability is more expensive
- Something we can all do to live sustainably and affordably
- Why recycling isn’t the solution to the plastic pollution crisis
- How big polluters are behind the recycling myth
- What we should do instead of focusing on recycling
- Why the myth that eco friendly products do not perform is wrong
- The shocking truth about green cleaning products effectiveness vs non green ones
- The myth about whether or not EV's are better
- The big difference in energy wasted by petrol cars vs electric cars
- The direct health benefits of EV's
- Why it is a myth to believe that some single use products are sustainable
- Is it too late to make a difference?
- The proof that we can make a difference when we unite
- The various other ways we can be sustainable that isn’t about the environment
- Why Tech will not solve our environmental problems
- The tech inventions that people are pining their hopes on that are not actually helpful
- Why natural is not sustainable
- Examples of how natural products can be destructive for the environment
Key Quotes
“Sometimes synthetic is just better. Actually in fact that's almost always.”
“As we know natural doesn’t mean safe. Because arsenic and radium are perfectly natural and you do not want to smear either of them on your skin.”
“When we talk about sustainability its not talking about leaving people behind. It’s about creating a world that is better for us.”
“Living sustainably isn’t more expensive in total. But the upfront costs can be and those are out of reach of many of us.”
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It’s Easter time and we are all rushing to the stores to buy pointless, over packaged Easter eggs.
While we love the taste of chocolate it’s a sad fact that ever sale further supports forced labour and environmental destruction.
I have spoken about this before and received a cease and desist letter from a chocolate company, even though everything I said was all factually correct.
This podcast focuses on sustainability and for this episode we are looking at an aspect of sustainability we don’t always discuss. People.
We’ll be discussing why a lot of chocolate companies suck and who you should buy from instead.
In this episode I share:
- The surprising place that 70% of the worlds cocoa beans come from
- How much profit the growers and farmers of cocoa take home compared to the companies that on sell it
- The average yearly income of fair trade farmers and how it has increased
- How 80% of deforestation has occurred because of cocoa in some regions
- How fair trade is involved in fixing the social issues from chocolate purchases
- The flaws in the fair trade process
- What Direct trade is and it can also help
- The pros and cons of direct trade
- The social and environmental implications of palm oil
- How a customer response to Cadbury has caused the company to make changes in the past
- Why switching from using palm oil is not the option to fix things
- What you can do as a consumer this easter
- Tricks to look out for when it comes to certification
- Why you should skip easter eggs entirely
- The unbelievable amount easter eggs have increased by in price
- My recommendations for ethical chocolate for easter this year
- Who I don’t recommend you buy from this easter
Key Quotes
“Chocolate, it's creamy it's sweet it melts in your mouth. But for every delicious bite you take, chocolate drives a bitter twisted tale of forced labour and environmental destruction.”
“It's impossible to buy and do the right things all of the time.”
“Sustainability is about progress not perfection. And it’s not about feeling guilty, because you can't be perfect, we are in a cost of living crisis.”
More Information
Chocolate I recommend:
Tony's Chocolonely
Mind Your Temper
Bennetto
Solomons Gold Chocolate
Trade Aid
Honest Chocolat
She Universe
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We are back! Thank you for your patience while we sorted out a bit of our workload, but your reward is that this week we are doing one of my favourite episodes.
It has taken a lot of research and a lot of reading that made me really quite f*cking angry about the way we do things.
Today we are talking about what is actually good for the environment, Plastic glass or aluminium and one of them is the absolute worst and it’s not what you think. And the answer to what we can do may also not be what you think.
I also used a tool called Life Cycle Analysis to put this episode together and you’ll find links to it further down in the show notes.
In this episode I share:
Key Quotes
“Reduce reuse and then recycle. Reduce is the key, reuse is more important and recycling is the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff."
“None of them are the good choice. There is the better choice and the worst choice but none of them are good because they are all inherently single use.”
“We cannot recycle our way out of this crisis.”
More Information
Sources: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348005008_Life_Cycle_Assessment_of_Beverage_Packaging
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11367-020-01804-x
https://www.aluminum.org/Recycling
https://international-aluminium.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wa_factsheet_final.pdf
https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/areas-of-work/waste/container-return-scheme/
https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution.
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There’s something I’ve been seeing a lot of on social media lately. Ecoapathy. Ecoanxiety. There is a growing number of people who are not only angry and apathetic but also saying “what is the point, it’s too late now to prevent climate catastrophe’.This is a mindset that is actually dangerous to the environmental cause, especially since it is actually not too late to fix things and in fact, we kind of already are. So for this episode, while I will be honest about the dire state of things, I’m going to give you a little hope and reveal some of the extraordinary work and changes happening around the world that you might not even know about. And show you what you can be doing to help too.
In this episode I share:- The apathy and despair I see around preventing climate change- The increasing effects of climate change that we are seeing- Where the narrative that it's too late is actually coming from- Why fossil fuel companies promote the 'it’s too late' narrative- The impressive amount of carbon reduction Germany has seen from embracing renewable energy sources- The incredible amount of electricity Costa Rica has from renewables- The exciting news about Chinas emissions- The amount of electricity Australia is getting from solar rather than coal- The community groups around the world who are really making change on climate change- The biggest sign that we can beat climate changeKey Quotes
“Unfortunately we have to see things get worse before we act, and we are seeing it getting worse now.”“Sure our governments might disappoint us and fossil fuel executives are probably nothing short of evil but there are people out there doing the most amazing things that you don’t hear about.”“It's entirely possible 2023 was peak carbon emissions.”
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This week we’re going to talk about lawns. They look great, right? They're soft to walk on, I guess they're nice enough to look at. They're great for backyard cricket if you are one of those people. But they're actually pretty shit for the environment. For a long time I’ve been a big advocate for just digging up all lawns, but if you don’t quite understand why I feel this way, this is the episode for you.
In this episode I share:
- The centuries long history of lawns and how they became super popular
- Why lawns should be dug up
- The detrimental effect of local synthetic pesticides and fertilisers on local ecosystems
- Some halfway options to help if you want to keep your lawn
- Complete alternatives to lawns
- How to make insect islands
- A low effort way of removing your lawn
- Some lawn myths that are busted
- How some weeds can actually help your lawn
Key Quotes
“Landscape irrigation accounts for 1/3 of all residential water use in the Us”
“You know what's better than lawns? Pretty much anything”
“Insect islands provide littlie oases in a desert for them to visit.”
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I have had enough of trolls and the idea of the perfect environmentalist. I’m sure many of you have seen or experienced random people on the internet tearing down anyone’s attempts at being eco friendly by pointing out other areas where they have failed to do so.
There is no such thing as a perfect environmentalist and anyone who claims there is, is either deluded, or using the concept to create negativity and undermine environmental causes.
So for this episode we are taking a good hard look at why people eco shame individuals and just how systemic of a problem it actually is.
In this episode I share:
- The negative tiktok comment that prompted this topic
- What exactly is eco guilt?
- Why eco shaming is not helpful
- The damage eco shaming can do
- An example of a collaborative way of helping others be more sustainable instead of shaming
- The concept of aggregate marginal gains
- How big polluters use PR strategies to encourage eco shaming for their benefit
- The different ways polluters distract from the need for systemic change
- How and why polluters exploit the idea of the perfect environmentalist
- An example of a big car polluter who ran a marketing campaign that put responsibility on their customers
- Why eco shaming is not the same as calling out big polluter businesses
- Our new monthly challenge segment
- Some examples of the small environmental habits you can start enacting
Key Quotes
“Eco shaming individuals leads to negativity. Calling out green washing is a critical step to ensuring businesses do better.”
“The key is to do what you can where you can. It’s all about progress, not perfection.”
“Big polluters often employ PR strategies to shift the focus away from their massive environmental impacts and onto your individual actions.”
More information
I mentioned a Yale University survey about the percentage of Americans who believe in global warming. You can find it here:
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Today we're going to focus on resolutions. I know, nobody keeps resolutions, so let's call them goals. This episode is all about sustainability goals for our personal lives, because yes, we need systemic change to change the world, but we can also do our bit with individual action.
Now this is going to cover a whole range of topics and if you can pick up and try even one of them this year you could be reaping the benefits by the end of the year.
In this episode I share:
Key Quotes
“If food waste were a country it would be the 3rd largest emitter of greenhouse gases.”
“Compost juice is like plant crack.”
“Consumer choices change business. Consumer choices have a massive impact on the environment.”
“If we all collectively, en masse, stopped supporting that suppurating pustule on the buttocks of humanity that is SHEIN, they would collapse.”
‘The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions. That is bigger than most countries.”
More information
I collected a lot of this episode’s information from Project Drawdown. If you want to find out more you can check them out here: https://drawdown.org/
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This time, we're tackling the rubbish (literally) world of fast beauty. You know, the kind that's all over your TikTok and Instagram feeds with the weirdest trends and obsession with buying the next greatest foundation. Fast beauty may look pretty on the surface, but there is a massive catch; the real cost of keeping up with these ever-changing trends, to people and planet. I'm having a chat about the not-so-pretty side of fast beauty – from the piles of plastic packaging to the pressure on our planet. I've got some stats that might just make you rethink that next 'must-have' beauty buy. But don't worry I do get it, and there are ways to buy beauty products you love, without so much impact. It's all about finding that sweet spot between staying trendy and being a true kaitiaki.
Find me online: Brianne: www.briannewest.com
Incrediballs: incrediballs.com
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs): www.businessbutbetter.co
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
This Christmas, your presence, is present enough... (pass me a bucket). But this sentiment is so true, even if you find the sentence a little vomit inducing. This episode is all about dodging the holiday excess and nailing the art of gifting with a conscience. Chatting how to keep things magical without the environmental baggage. Think less clutter, more memories; less wrapping, more... laughing? We're doing Secret Santa to make life easier, and I'm even going to tell you why your grandma's knitted socks might just be the sweetest thing you'll ever receive. Let's make this holiday season one where our gifts don't cost the earth—literally.
Find me online: Brianne: www.briannewest.com
Incrediballs: incrediballs.com
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs): www.businessbutbetter.co
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
In this episode of "Now, That's What I Call Green," discover the intricate world of sustainable eating. Discover the environmental impacts of popular options like oat milk (which is the best plant milk...?) and the innovative realm of lab-grown meat. I chat the issue of food waste, revealing alarming statistics and practical solutions - because it's one of the easiest things we can do to lessen our impact. Also, ever eaten an insect? Gain insights into the challenges and successes of adopting an eco-conscious diet. Whether you're a seasoned green enthusiast or just beginning your sustainable journey, this episode provides a mix of knowledge, revelations, and motivation. Remember, when aiming for a greener tomorrow, it's all about progress, not perfection.
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Brianne:
www.briannewest.com
https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/
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https://www.youtube.com/@briannemwest
Incrediballs:
incrediballs.com
https://www.instagram.com/incrediballsdrinks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@incrediballsdrinks
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs):
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbutbetter
https://www.instagram.com/businessbutbetter/
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
It's a special episode of "Now, That's What I Call Green," because my first guest is one of the superstars of the sustainability world in Aotearoa - Kate Hall (you'll probably know her as Ethically Kate). Join me as we explore Kate's personal journey toward sustainable living, the motivations that fuel her dedication, and the beacon of hope she finds in the midst of environmental crises. We chat how to navigate ethical dilemmas (ethics are subjective after all), and discuss the strange attitude that some people have about perfection being a requirement before they take action (and the judgement that comes with trying to be more sustainable). Whether you’re a seasoned eco-warrior or taking your first steps into sustainability, this episode is a genuine pleasure to listen to, which just might give you a different perspective on hope and people's actions in the face of doom and gloom.
Find us online:
Kate:
https://www.instagram.com/ethicallykate/
https://ethicallykate.com/
Brianne:
www.briannewest.com
https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/
https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest
https://www.youtube.com/@briannemwest
Incrediballs:
incrediballs.com
https://www.instagram.com/incrediballsdrinks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@incrediballsdrinks
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs):
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbutbetter
https://www.instagram.com/businessbutbetter/
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
Ever given a side-eye to your backyard and considered its hidden eco-potential? In today's episode, I, Brianne West, dig into the unsung narratives of local ecosystems. We're diving into the silent retreat of our six-legged friends and what it means for our environment. From the sprawling concept of rewilding to quirky yet effective ways to boost life in your own patch of green, we'll unpack the big impact of small choices. Tune in, and arm yourself with the know-how to transform your outdoor space into a buzzing, thriving slice of nature's paradise. Who knew your backyard held such power? Find us online:
Brianne:
www.briannewest.com
https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/
https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest
https://www.youtube.com/@briannemwest
Incrediballs:
incrediballs.com
https://www.instagram.com/incrediballsdrinks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@incrediballsdrinks
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs):
www.businessbutbetter.co
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbutbetter
https://www.instagram.com/businessbutbetter/
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
In this special episode of 'Now, That's What I Call Green', I, Brianne West, sift through the environmental pledges of major political parties in the looming Aotearoa New Zealand election. Delving into subjects from climate change responsiveness to renewable energy vows, I'll lay out what each party is pledging—taking it with a grain of salt—for the well-being of our planet. Listen in to shape up as an informed voter and embrace your role as a dedicated kaitiaki (guardian) of our shared home. Find us online:
Brianne:
www.briannewest.com
https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/
https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest
https://www.youtube.com/@briannemwest
Incrediballs:
incrediballs.com
https://www.instagram.com/incrediballsdrinks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@incrediballsdrinks
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs):
www.businessbutbetter.co
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbutbetter
https://www.instagram.com/businessbutbetter/
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
Ever been duped by a so-called 'eco-friendly' product that was more 'meh' than 'green'? In this episode of 'Now, That's What I Call Green', I, Brianne West, shine a spotlight on the sneaky world of greenwashing. We'll take a wander from the impactful days of Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' straight to the glossy ads of today's fast fashion. Unmask the top five greenwashing tactics and grasp why discerning the genuine from the gimmicky matters a ton. Whether you're hunting for the next eco buy or crafting a brand, this episode is your ticket to navigating the often-blurred lines of sustainability in 2023. Tune in, and let's keep it real and green!
Find us online:
Brianne:
www.briannewest.com
https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/
https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest
https://www.youtube.com/@briannemwest
Incrediballs:
incrediballs.com
https://www.instagram.com/incrediballsdrinks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@incrediballsdrinks
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs):
www.businessbutbetter.co
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbutbetter
https://www.instagram.com/businessbutbetter/
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
In the kick-off episode of "Now, That's What I Call Green", I, Brianne West - your friendly nature obsessed biochemist, am about to bust some sustainability myths wide open! Ever wondered about the real scoop on tree planting or whether paper is actually better than plastic...? Or maybe you've been seduced by the "natural" label on products and thought, "How natural is it really?" Stick around for the latest eco-goss and snag a nifty tip to supercharge your eco-journey. Jump in for a laid-back, science-backed deep dive into the green world!
Find us online:
Brianne:
www.briannewest.com
https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/
https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest
https://www.youtube.com/@briannemwest
Incrediballs:
incrediballs.com
https://www.instagram.com/incrediballsdrinks/
https://www.tiktok.com/@incrediballsdrinks
Business, but Better (the FREE education hub for founders & entrepreneurs):
www.businessbutbetter.co
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbutbetter
https://www.instagram.com/businessbutbetter/
Our sister podcast is called 'Now, That's What I Call Business'.
En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.