Best Crystal DiMiceli Podcasts (2024)

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Bridging Divides for a Sustainable Future at EarthX with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep80 8:51

7d ago8:51

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This new season of the Forces for Nature podcast is a special one! All interviews were done on location at the EarthX Congress of Conferences, an event dedicated to fostering sustainability and environmental action. Initially, though, I was hesitant about attending due to its sur…

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Conversation about Conservation with Crystal DiMiceli 1:05:17

24d ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Send us a Text Message. Crystal and I talk about the great work she is doing in the world of conservation, what Healthy Seas is doing to clean up our oceans, her time working as a Zookeeper in New York, the do's and don'ts of ecotourism, and much more! If you feel called to action from today's conversation, please visit the links below to take acti…

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Summer Update 4:54

29d ago4:54

4:54

Send us a Text Message. Hello lovely listeners! I realize I haven't uploaded a new episode in a while so I wanted to send an update! I have two great episodes I am in the process of editing. Summer has been such a busy time and time is flying by! Have no fear, these new episodes will be out soon! For sure I will have at least one released in August…

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Diving into the Depths of Science with Edd Stockdale from the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy, Ep. 19 35:30

1M ago35:30

35:30

Edd Stockdale is the Coordinator of the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy at the Tvärminne Zoological Station, University of Helsinki. Edd shares his expertise on scientific diving, a specialized field that merges diving skills with scientific research, particularly in marine biology and archaeology. Understanding Scientific Diving Scientific divin…

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Experiencing the Success Stories of Rwanda with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.79 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Did you ever travel somewhere that left a deep impression on you? Join Crystal DiMiceli as she reflects on her recent adventure to Rwanda, where she fulfilled her dream of seeing gorillas. Turns out, they weren't the only things that left her speechless. Highlights The incredible…

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Show Swap! Inspiring Powerful Forces for Nature with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.78 33:41

2M ago33:41

33:41

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Get to know the host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli, better! In this show swap, she joins Stephanie Manka on The Fancy Scientist podcast. Stephanie has a great show that helps wildlife conservationists navigate their careers and she also provides coaching and mentoring fo…

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Exploring Ocean Litigation and Rights with Dr. Anna von Rebay, Ep. 18 39:35

3M ago39:35

39:35

Dr. Anna von Rebay is the founder and CEO of Ocean Vision Legal (OVL), the first law firm worldwide entirely specializing in Ocean Protection. OVL focuses on the enforcement of existing obligations to protect the marine environment (Ocean Litigation) and advocates for new laws to provide better protection standards for the Ocean (Ocean Rights). Und…

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Promising Eco Stories with Laura Sitterly, Ep. 77 35:10

3M ago35:10

35:10

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! It often feels like there's only bad news being reported these days. It's easy to feel that way but, if you dig a little deeper, you can find reports of hopeful things that are happening. Laura Sitterly is a climate reporter that you can trust to find the silver lining in her sto…

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Episode 5 - Tornadoes, and twisters and hail, OH MY! 24:40

3M ago24:40

24:40

Send us a Text Message. This month we talk about Tornadoes, what they are, where they are commonly seen, and how to protect yourself and loved ones in the event of a severe storm. Sources for today's epsiode are: NWS resource for 4/26 tornado: https://www.weather.gov/oax/april262024 Tornado to hit Tallahassee, FL: https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/…

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Balancing Forest Conservation with Economic Development with Laurie Wayburn, Ep.76 54:38

4M ago54:38

54:38

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Conserving land doesn't have to be all or nothing. We don't have to choose between setting aside whole tracks of forests to protect them or cutting them all down for economic development. Laurie Wayburn, the co-founder and president of Pacific Forest Trust, has found a middle gro…

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Reclaiming Waters: An Interview with Veronika Mikos on Ghost Farms, Ep.17 30:55

4M ago30:55

30:55

We're diving into the murky waters of ghost farms with Veronika Mikos, the director of Healthy Seas. Ghost farms, a relatively unknown, but significant, threat to marine ecosystems and coastal communities, are the focus of this insightful conversation. Veronika guides us through the intricacies of what ghost farms are, where they are typically foun…

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Giving a Voice to North Atlantic Right Whales with Bonnie Monteleone, Ep. 75 47:29

4M ago47:29

47:29

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Bonnie Monteleone is the Founder & Director of Science, Research, and Academic Partnerships of the Plastic Ocean Project (POP) whose mission is finding science-based solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. In 2019, she was working on a documentary about the North Atlant…

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Episode 4 - Bioluminescence 29:27

5M ago29:27

29:27

Send us a Text Message. Today's episode is focused on what bioluminescence is, and the various ways it shows up in nature. I also share good news about reduced fossil fuel use in Europe. Sources for today's episode: TED-Ed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKjFVBVGad0 Real Science: Why is (almost) All Bioluminescence Seen in the Ocean? https://www.y…

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Untangling Seals: Inside Ocean Conservation Namibia's Fight Against Ghost Gear with Naude Dreyer, Ep.16 25:45

5M ago25:45

25:45

Naude Dreyer is the co-founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN), a non-profit organization established in 2020 with a mission to rescue marine life, especially seals, entangled in plastic pollution and raise awareness about the devastating impact of this waste on our oceans. Through Naude's firsthand accounts, listeners gain insight into the hea…

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Shaping the Future of Climate Education and Empowerment with Bryce Coon, Ep. 74 25:43

5M ago25:43

25:43

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! In a time where our planet's health is at the forefront of global discussions, understanding the intricacies of climate change is not just beneficial; it's imperative. Bryce Coon is the Director of Education Initiatives at Earthday.org and a passionate advocate for embedding clim…

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Episode 3 - Nazare Canyon & Red Hill 18:40

5M ago18:40

18:40

Send us a Text Message. Sources for today's episode: Nazare Canyon Information: https://explorersweb.com/natural-wonders-nazare-waves/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazar%C3%A9_Canyon 110ft Wave documentary series (HBO Max) directed by Chris Smith Red Hill Information: -- https://www.epa.gov/red-hill/drinking-water-system-compliance-joint-base-pear…

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Scaling Up and Enforcing Marine Protected Areas: Insights from Earthshot Prize Winner Wild Aid with Emily Owen, Ep. 15 31:23

6M ago31:23

31:23

Emily Owen is the Marine Program Director at WildAid, an organization at the forefront of marine protection efforts. With their recent Earthshot Prize win, WildAid is setting the bar high for global conservation initiatives. In this conversation, Emily delves into one of WildAid’s specialties- the enforcement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Highl…

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Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Byrne, Ep.73 32:11

6M ago32:11

32:11

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Our disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, the…

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Finding the Magic in Our Young Changemakers with T. A. Barron, Ep.72 36:30

6M ago36:30

36:30

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! There's magic in nature and all of us. T. A. Barron integrates this belief into his life as a bestselling author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast. But, it's his work honoring young changemakers with the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, that really …

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Unveiling the Hidden: Advancements in Marine Litter Detection with Manuel Arias, Ep 14 50:52

7M ago50:52

50:52

Dive into the depths of marine litter detection with Manuel Arias, an earth observation scientist at the Instituto de Ciencias del Mar in Spain in this episode of the Healthy Seas Podcast. As specialists in cleaning the seas and combating marine pollution, the Healthy Seas Foundation brings you an insightful conversation with Arias, who delves into…

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Defending our Health from Plastic Contamination with Dr. Roopa Krithivasan, Ep. 71 26:19

7M ago26:19

26:19

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! We all know that plastics have become a problem, but there's even more to it than the litter you see thrown on the ground. Dr. Roopa Krithivasan is the Director of Research for Defend Our Health, an environmental health and justice organization. They recently released a report ti…

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Celebrating a Decade of Healthy Seas: 2023 Highlights and 10 Years of Marine Protection, Ep.13 20:16

7M ago20:16

20:16

In this special episode of the "Healthy Seas Podcast," we celebrate a decade of the organization's impactful work in marine conservation. Featuring guests Veronica Mikos, Director of Healthy Seas, and Maria Giovanna Sandrini from Aquafil, the episode delves into the unique partnership between a marine conservation group and a synthetic fiber produc…

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Episode 2 - Pink Rivers & Hair Booms 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

Send us a Text Message. Sources and further information from today's episode: Part 1 - Pink Lakes https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-maui-pink-pond-drought-6004cf6ab89d2d72cb54a631e8f7b768 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-did-australian-lake-turn-bright-pink-180962512/ Part 2 - Hair to the rescue! https://impakter.com/how-hair-cleans-up…

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Unveiling the Shocking Secrets of Pesticides with Elizabeth Hilborn, Ep70 42:47

8M ago42:47

42:47

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! First, the tadpoles and frogs disappeared; then the bats and the songbirds left. Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, a honey bee veterinarian and environmental health scientist, soon realized the bees—the vital pollinators of fruits, plants, and vegetables—were dying. Everything went still an…

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The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak, Ep69 26:17

9M ago26:17

26:17

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! The recent COP28 climate change conference concluded with mixed feelings from many stakeholders. Despite this, a noteworthy optimistic takeaway was the emphasis by top scientists on the urgent need to prioritize the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems within global clim…

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The Ongoing Story of the Youth Who Sued The US Government Over Climate Change with Elizabeth Rusch, Ep.68 27:50

9M ago27:50

27:50

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! What happens when you have a constitutional right that's being violated but you're too young to vote for the constituents who might fix it? These kids asked the courts to step in. Today's guest, author Elizabeth Rusch, has captured this gripping story in her latest book, The Twen…

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Octopuses Revealed: Exploring Their Intelligence, Sentience, and the Controversy of Octopus Farming with Dr. Elena Lara 26:13

10M ago26:13

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The world's first octopus farm is on the cusp of being greenlighted, however, not without a global outcry. Today's guest, Dr. Elena Lara, is with the organization, Compassion in World Farming. She talks about what makes these animals so incredible- from their ability to solve problems to their uncanny talent for camouflage despite being colorblind!…

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First Episode! Hurricanes & Volcanoes 22:51

10M ago22:51

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Send us a Text Message. Join me as we discuss recent increase in hurricane and volcanic activity around the globe. Sources for today's episode: Volcano information: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/get-ready-for-more-volcanic-eruptions-as-the-planet-warms/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmJv_eOfrDc Hurricane information: https://www.yout…

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Empowering our Students with Climate Education in New Jersey Schools with Tammy Murphy, Ep67 27:35

10M ago27:35

27:35

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! As the world makes strides toward a green economy, the U.S. State of New Jersey is determined to be a leader in the movement. And, the First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, is ensuring that citizens are prepared. She has spearheaded the initiative of integrating climate change …

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66. Empowering Future Wildlife Conservation Leaders with Nina Fascione & Jeff Flocken 29:18

11M ago29:18

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in October 2021. Listen to an update from Nina at 26: 27 about the next round of EWCL open to applicants now. The field of wildlife conservation has some of the most passionate and determined people in the world. Building a career protecting animals req…

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Racing for KGs: From Flawed Metrics to Impact Measurements with Pascal Van Erp & Kelsey Richardson 25:13

11M ago25:13

25:13

When it comes to supporting ocean clean-up efforts, oftentimes organizations are asked to report on the weight of everything they pulled out of the water. Seemingly, the higher the number, the more valuable the effort was. However, this is a flawed, and potentially dangerous, practice. For example, an almost weightless gill net could entangle and k…

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65. Advocating for Environmental Justice in the Ecuadorian Rainforest with Julio Prieto UPDATED 27:55

12M ago27:55

27:55

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode originally aired in May 2021. You can find an update from Julio at 24:19. Today's guest is Julio Prieto. He's an Ecuadorian lawyer working with the Union of People Affected by Texaco, the organization otherwise known as UDAPT. He has been a key player in one of the…

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64. Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard 44:44

1y ago44:44

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! *This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since. Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barn…

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63. Protecting the World's Penguins with Pablo Borboroglu 34:54

1y ago34:54

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in April 2020. ** When Pablo Borboroglu released his first rehabilitated penguin back into the wild 30 years ago, he saw the ability that one person has to make a difference. Holding steadfast to this belief, he has since become one of the greatest voic…

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62. Bee-ing the Change for Detroit with Nicole Lindsey & Timothy Paule 33:46

1y ago33:46

33:46

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in June 2021. You can find the updated clip from Timothy and Nicole at 30:35** Did you know that most of the food crops we eat are reliant on pollinators to reproduce? Fruits, vegetables, nuts, even the food fed to cattle, sheep, and pigs, need pollinat…

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Unveiling History's Secrets: Conservation and Discovery in the Mediterranean Sea with Mario Arena & Pascal Van Erp 27:13

1y ago27:13

27:13

What do you get when you combine environmental and historical conservation? The latest Healthy Seas project! In this episode, Pascal Van Erp from Healthy Seas and Ghost Diving, and Mario Arena from the Society for the Documentation of Submerged Sites (SDSS), share about their recent, exciting, eight-day expedition off Italy's Lampedusa Island. The …

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61. Recycling to Keep Our Seas Trash Free with Ryan Hickman 24:57

1y ago24:57

24:57

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in June 2020. You can find the updated clip from Ryan at 21:00** Did you know that only 10% of all plastic that's ever been produced has been recycled?!* And that just 60% of communities in the U.S. have access to curbside recycling pick-up?** Our waste…

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60. Forces for Nature Season 3 Wrap-Up and Updates with Crystal DiMiceli 13:13

1y ago13:13

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Whoohoo! Sixty episodes in! This seems like a good time to take a step back and introduce to new listeners some of Forces for Nature's older episodes. So, the season break to follow won't be a break, per se, because you'll keep seeing episodes be published. But, they will be some…

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59. How to Spot Abusive Animal Situations on Social Media & Live Interactions with Devon Schowe 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Have you had wild animal photo opportunities while on vacation? Have you "liked" cute exotic animal videos on social? Are you dying for an opportunity to hold a baby monkey? If so, you may unintentionally be fueling a dark industry and promoting animal abuse. Devan Schowe is the …

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58: Following the Path of the Panther and Bringing Hope for a Wild Florida with Carlton Ward Jr. 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

44:39

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Driven to near extinction in the eastern United States, the Florida panther was able to escape complete persecution by disappearing into the untamed wilderness of the Everglades. However, for its long-term survival, they need more than just a small pocket of land at the bottom of…

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Changing the Perception About Sharks with Cristina Zenato 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

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Sharks have survived five global mass extinctions yet, now, many of their species are endangered due to human activities and myths. Cristina Zenato works to reverse this. She is an ocean and cave explorer, shark behaviorist and expert, dive instructor, speaker, writer, and conservationist. She has helped to change the perception of sharks through t…

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57. Spreading Happy Eco News with Grant Brown 24:52

1+ y ago24:52

24:52

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! If you're tired of only hearing about environmental destruction and that we're around the corner from doomsday, you're going to want to listen to this episode! Grant Brown is the founder of the website and newsletter, Happy Eco News. He's not naïve to the pressures that the world…

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56. Animal Rescue in the Big City with Mary Beth Purdy Artz 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

27:36

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Nothing could be cuter than baby animals. But, their adorableness can easily distract you from the lifelong responsibility that their care requires. Unfortunately, this reality check can result in animals- especially those that we associate with their wild cousins like ducks and …

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D(r)iving the Change for Oceans with Alana Alvarez & Manuel Bustelo 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

The Divers Alert Network Europe, otherwise known as DAN Europe, was created 40 years ago to protect divers. However, it started to realize that the divers' playground, the ocean, also needed protection. To that end, they created the Sustainability Tour, led by Alana Alvarez and Manuel Bustelo. The two of them are traveling across Europe and its sur…

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55: Show Swap! Becoming Forces for Nature with Carly Puch & Crystal DiMiceli 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Show Swap! The host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli, joined Carly Puch on her podcast, Consciously Clueless, to talk about her own cluelessness on this lifelong journey toward sustainability. Highlights What does she do when she’s not feeling optimistic about the world? Wh…

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54: Working to Save the World's Most Trafficked Mammal with Four Pangolin Champions 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! The organization, Save Pangolins, is raising awareness and supporting conservation efforts of the world's most trafficked mammal. One of their initiatives is the Pangolin Champions Program which aims to support emerging leaders in the pangolin conservation landscape. Since its in…

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53: An Intro to The Healthy Seas Podcast with Crystal DiMiceli & Various Pod Guests 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Are you concerned about the state of our oceans and seas and all the life in them? Do you worry that not enough is being done to help? Come dive in and meet the people doing all they can for these ecosystems - from above and below the waves! The Healthy Seas Podcast is hosted by …

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Making Packaging Disappear: A chat with Earthshot winner, Notpla 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

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Touted as the "Nobel Prize for environmentalism", the Earthshot Prize aims to find new solutions to the world’s biggest environmental problems by 2030. It is divided into five categories, one being "Build a Waste-Free World." Last year, Notpla had the honor of winning the prize in this category. Their mission is to replace single-use plastic packag…

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52. Sustainable Style: Mitigating Fashion's Environmental Impact with Anna Bakst and Michele Rutigliano 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! According to the OECD, if fashion were a country, it would be the fourth largest emitter of CO2 in the world*! And a significant percentage of those emissions comes from just the creation of the textiles and leathers that are to be used for clothing and accessories. Unfortunately…

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51. How To Do Composting Right At Your Home With Michelle And Java Bradley 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Did you know that we send about 40-50% of our food scraps and organic material, like fallen leaves, to landfills? Landfills don't allow for proper decomposition so those materials end up releasing harmful methane into the atmosphere as they break down. To avoid this much waste, w…

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