101 Ways To Save The Planet

Hey everyone, in today's episode we're sharing some bittersweet news - this will be our last episode of 101 Ways to Save the Planet. It's been an amazing and inspiring journey, but it's time to move on to new life aspirations and adventures. We've had some real heart-to-heart chats, learned a lot, and connected with values-aligned people like you along the way. While life changes and busy schedules have made it tough to keep going, we're so grateful for the memories and lessons.Looking ahead, we're excited about new projects, like writing, activism, and even building a solar-powered resort in Indonesia! While this may be goodbye for now, we hope our podcast has left a positive impact on you and that you will remain an active part of our community. Let's stay connected and keep making a difference together. Cheers to a brighter tomorrow!A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:The importance of community-led efforts in climate solutions and keeping the faith in humanity's better nature.How continuing environmental education, sharing experiences, and passing on lessons to our children can instil a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness in future generations.The importance of using hopeful and positive storytelling in addressing climate change.Our favourite quote:"The stories I'm endeavouring to write will paint a very hopeful future and provide a really beautiful picture so that we can start believing in THAT image and moving toward that image." - BonnieLearn more:Connect with us on Instagram: @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.comSign up for the Eco Luxury Edit: https://bonnielucille.substack.com/

In today's podcast, Simon Gonzalez, a third-generation natural builder, discusses the global potential of natural building using materials like cob and adobe. He introduces the concept of "outposts" for showcasing the potential of these often ancient techniques, emphasises regional education, and addresses logistical challenges in today's world, including legal obstacles. Simon dispels myths about the resilience of natural materials, explores practical applications in urban settings, and promotes a sustainable, pod-style approach to building.We encourage our audience to support this podcast's mission for climate solutions through likes, reviews, and subscriptions!A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:The importance of widespread adoption of natural building methods globallyHow using material alternatives like cob, adobe, and plaster results in more sustainable structures (and benefits health as well!)How people can access education and workshops related to natural building methodsThe concept of "pod style" building - where structures are built incrementally to meet immediate needs and allow for gradual growth over timeOur favourite quote:"Natural buildings are antimicrobial and antifungal. There's a long list of healthy attributes to using these products!" - Simon GonzalezLearn more:Follow Simon on Instagram: @texascobcoVisit Texas Cob Company: www.texascob.comConnect with us on Instagram: @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paula Huerta, a licensed architect, sustainability & circular economy consultant, and passionate advocate for environmental solutions. Paula, a friend of Bonnie's living in Lombok, Indonesia (the island next to Bali), shares how she stays motivated by staying educated and up-to-date on the latest sustainability solutions available and why she is always willing to get her hands dirty to bring those solutions to her own community. Listening to Paula, you can't help but feel inspired by her never ending passion.A few takeaways you'll get from this episode: An explanation of how black soldier flies can help us convert organic waste on a massive scale, converting it into valuable larvae, which can be used as high-protein animal feedThe need for more sustainable agricultural practices to maintain a healthy balance between ecosystemsEncouragement to take small steps towards sustainability and to connect with like-minded individuals in your communityOur favourite quote:"When you're beginning and don't know how to start, the best way is to see what others are doing and offer your help." - PaulaLearn more:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

Happy December Everyone! We are taking a short holiday break for the rest of the month, but before we go, we're sharing some quick tips for a conscious and ethical holiday season.In this episode, we cover some ideas for eco-friendly gifts, like refillable beauty products and second-hand or more sustainably-made clothes. We also talk about the charm of homemade gifts - like Madeleine's special hot chocolate mix! - as well as some great alternatives to Amazon for online shopping. Plus, we explore unique alternatives for cards and wrapping, like seed paper and reused artwork.Remember, it's not about perfection—it's about making a positive impact. So, pick up just one idea and let us know which one you bring to life this holiday season. Cheers to a conscious and joyful celebration!

In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Phil Pierce from Zoox, a company working to innovate the future of autonomous, electric “people movers” (don't call it a car!). Phil is Zoox's senior public policy and safety strategy manager, and talks to us about the path to evolving urban transportation to accommodate more electric, autonomous, and on-demand mobility and fewer gas--powered, accident prone and highway clogging single-driver vehicles. Phil discusses the shift from car ownership to shared, eco-friendly transportation options. Zoox envisions safer cities with autonomous vehicles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians sharing roads. Safety is a priority, with Zoox surpassing human-driven standards.Already, Zoox is testing autonomous rides on public roads in places like Las Vegas (a city that can use as many designated drivers as it can get!), which is a major step toward its future of more widespread use. Read more about it here: https://zoox.com/journal/las-vegas/ Join us as we explore Zoox's vision for sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable urban mobility.A few takeaways you will get from this episode:Understand the current transportation challenges, encompassing environmental impacts, high fatality rates, and car-dependent infrastructure.How Zoox strives to create greener cities through reduced reliance on personal vehicles, repurposed infrastructure, and accessible, eco-friendly mobility for underserved neighbourhoods.How autonomous vehicles can contribute to the transformation of public spaces, making cities more sustainable and enjoyable for all residents.Our favourite quote:"Over a third of public space in most big cities, like in San Francisco where I live, is dedicated just to parked vehicles. Most of us that own vehicles, our vehicle sits there more than 96% of the time, so it's doing nothing [despite being] this huge investment...and Zoox is just a really great solution." - Phil PierceLearn more:Find Zoox on Instagram @zooxJob openings at Zoox: www.zoox.com/careersVisit Zoox's website: www.zoox.comConnect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

In this podcast episode, we focus on how to make our kitchens more environmentally friendly spaces. We believe the key to achieving a greener lifestyle lies in gradual steps and educating ourselves over time. Today, we're excited to share the practical tips we've learned for reducing waste and energy consumption in our kitchens. The main topics we'll cover include waste-free kitchen products,  non-toxic cleaning solutions, composting and recycling, making sustainable coffee choices, and improving energy efficiency. We also want to encourage you to share your ideas and feedback with us because we truly believe that even small changes can have a significant positive impact on the environment.A few takeaways you will get from this episode:How to start small and begin with manageable changes in your kitchen.How to minimize waste through things like compostable sponges, sustainable products, and reusing containers.Why it's important to support eco-minded brands, use appliances efficiently, and be mindful of composting and recycling rules.Some brands we recommend in this episode:Who Gives a Crap (paper towels) - https://us.whogivesacrap.org/collections/all Alter Eco - https://www.alterecofoods.com/Yada - https://yadayadacoffee.com/Equator Coffees - https://www.equatorcoffees.com/Heirloom Coffee Roasters - https://heirloomcoffeeroasters.com/Canyon Coffee - https://canyoncoffee.co/Groundwork Coffee - https://www.groundworkcoffee.com/Our favourite quotes:"As individuals, truly one of the biggest impacts that we can have starts in the kitchen in what we choose to eat." - Bonnie"Buying in bulk...is a great way to minimize the plastic you're using." - MadeleineGet in touch:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

We're back with Climate Communications and Policy expert, Will Hackman, for part two of our conversation. If you haven't heard part one, we recommend going back to check it out and get the full picture on how we can improve climate communications to mobilize more public action.In this episode, we discuss how to stay positive while communicating the facts, and to remember the role that kindness and compassion can play in moving toward a collaborative mindset. We talk about how climate change work isn't about the little steps individuals take to reduce their carbon footprint, but about policy above all, which is why getting involved in our local governments and communities and voting for leaders who care about climate change is essential.A few takeaways you will get from this episode:Why it's essential to move beyond oversimplified views of climate change and understand its complexity and the many different ways it impacts different peopleWhy voting for climate-conscious leaders is a crucial step in preparing communities to adapt to the impacts of climate changeWhy it is no longer ok for ANY elected official to act surprised when catastrophic weather events caused by climate change impact their constituentsOur favourite quote:"I think it's quite an optimistic message to think about how we become resilient and how we adapt where we live to climate change now and in the future…if you truly try to imagine how you will live in the future if we achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement…it is an almost UTOPIAN vision of the future.”   - Will HackmanLearn more:Read The Climate Optimist Handbook here: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/bookFollow Will (and take part in his #ClimateChangeMeans IG challenge) here: https://www.instagram.com/hackman.willListen to Will's TED Talk here: www.willhackman.com Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

In this episode, we're beginning the first part of an exciting two-part interview with a special guest, Will Hackman, a climate conversation and policy expert. Will's work focuses on helping people understand and discuss complex climate change issues in a way that feels personally relevant. Our conversation touches on the need to reframe climate change as a humanity crisis rather than just an environmental one. We also discuss the importance of issue identification, rejecting disempowering "world burning" narratives, and using messages that resonate with people's everyday lives to bridge the gap with those who may not see climate change as a serious threat.A few takeaways you will get from this episode:How to make climate change a more personal and relatable approachHow to shift the narrative from a climate crisis to a humanity crisisHow important it is to achieve issue identification in climate advocacyHow to start climate action at homeOur favourite quote:"The Earth doesn't care whether or not we are saved, we are trying to save ourselves." - Will HackmanLearn more:Follow Will (and take part in his #ClimateChangeMeans IG challenge) here: https://www.instagram.com/hackman.willListen to Will's TED Talk here: www.willhackman.com Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Yochum, an eco-conscious friend of Madeleine's in Los Angeles. Madeleine met Laura at her fantastic refill shop, Prostainable, which she started after leaving a long corporate career in the beauty industry. Now Laura, who is certified by the Permaculture Academy of Los Angeles, is on a mission to help others minimize their environmental impact through the products she sells at her store. During our conversation, Laura shares her hopeful vision for the future, focusing on raising awareness and doing what we can to make sustainable choices and cut down on waste.A few takeaways you will get from this episode:How we can try and limit plastic waste in our day-to-day livesHow important it is to have a community of people around you who share your environmental valuesHow stores like Prostainable give us choices while helping us build communityOur favourite quote:"You're being mindful and that's already more than half the battle." - Laura.Learn more:Laura's website: www.prostainable.comConnect with Laura on Instagram @prostainableConnect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

In today's episode, we delve into the simple and accessible eco-friendly bathroom hacks that Madeleine and Bonnie have done to reduce their environmental impact. Learn how to make simple cleansers, scrubs and masks from ingredients in your kitchen, apps that make it easier to find products with safe ingredients, and alternatives to paper products we use on the loo. Join us in our journey to a greener bathroom and discover which alternatives you might be interested in trying to reduce your environmental impact.A few Takeaways you will get:Bonnie & Madeleine's favorite kitchen-based skin toner, body scrub, face mask and moreHow to make cotton face wipes at homeHow to green-ify your dental health routineSome brands we recommend in this episode:Who Gives a Crap - https://us.whogivesacrap.org/Cloud Paper - https://cloudpaper.co/Peet Bros Palm Free Soap - https://www.peetbrospalmfree.com/Bite Toothpaste - https://bitetoothpastebits.com/ Yuka App - https://yuka.io/en/Package Free Shop - https://packagefreeshop.com/Dieux Eye Mask - https://www.dieuxskin.com/products/forever-eye-mask Our favorite quote:We're all in different stages of our planet saving journey. So we have to just be willing to experiment.  - Madeleine Learn more:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today's episode, we delve into the simple and accessible eco-friendly bathroom hacks that Madeleine and Bonnie have done to reduce their environmental impact. Learn how to make simple cleansers, scrubs and masks from ingredients in your kitchen, apps that make it easier to find products with safe ingredients, and alternatives to paper products we use on the loo. Join us in our journey to a greener bathroom and discover which alternatives you might be interested in trying to reduce your environmental impact.A few Takeaways you will get:Bonnie & Madeleine's favorite kitchen-based skin toner, body scrub, face mask and moreHow to make cotton face wipes at homeHow to green-ify your dental health routineSome brands we recommend in this episode:Who Gives a Crap - https://us.whogivesacrap.org/Cloud Paper - https://cloudpaper.co/Peet Bros Palm Free Soap - https://www.peetbrospalmfree.com/Bite Toothpaste - https://bitetoothpastebits.com/ Yuka App - https://yuka.io/en/Package Free Shop - https://packagefreeshop.com/Dieux Eye Mask - https://www.dieuxskin.com/products/forever-eye-mask Our favourite quote:We're all in different stages of our planet saving journey. So we have to just be willing to experiment. - Madeleine Learn more:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today's episode, Bonnie shares her challenging and transformational journey of moving to Bali, starting a new job, living for the first time in a foreign country, and committing to a new and serious relationship...all at once. During this time, she struggled with acute anxiety and panic attacks and had to develop tools manage it. These tools, she believe, can help so many others fighting through similar mental health challenges at a time when so much is weighing on our collective psyche. We hope her lessons can help you, too.A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:The "Instagram vs. Reality" of living and working in BaliInsights from Bonnie's personal experiences on how to help someone you love who is struggling with anxiety and / or panic attacksThe importance of acknowledging personal struggles, embracing vulnerability, and showing compassion to ourselvesOur favourite quotes:"The vision is that we put down this internal and external policing of who's doing a good enough job and who's not and just open the doors to a welcoming energy." - Madeleine“I think that we take on lots of challenges without acknowledging it in regular life even when you're not moving to a new country.” - BonnieLearn more:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today's episode, we introduce you to Charm Industrial, an organization at the forefront of the emerging carbon removal industry, employing a method that you may not have heard of, and yet has been around for millions of years.Our conversation centers on the need for a more enduring solution – one that goes beyond temporary sequestration (i.e. by using ecosystems as natural carbon sinks) but actually buries captured carbon deep beneath the Earth's surface. Our guests are Charm Industrial's Head of Market Development & Policy, Nora Cohen and Head of Sales, Harris Cohn..Join us  as Nora and Harris educate us about their method and its fascinating use of an ancient “technology” - photosynthesis! Together, we explore how Charm Industrial is reshaping the landscape of carbon sequestration.A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:Why tree planting as a carbon offset is less effective when its not part of a holistic ecosystem restoration approach that includes bringing back animals and regenerating forests.The vision for the future includes carbon removal as a key tool to maintain a livable planet while promoting justice for marginalized communities and creating new jobs that use the same skills of workers currently in fossil fuel industries.How to initiate conversations about climate action and sustainability efforts within your own company or corporation.Our favorite quotes:“If we at Charm Industrial or other carbon removal companies can physically remove carbon from the atmosphere, it is more impactful from a climate perspective than preventing another ton of emissions from occurring.” - Harris Cohn“If you are a corporation that has employees that are engaged and excited to wear that fancy vest with your logo on it and to actually communicate with their coworkers, 100% they're going to solve more problems and move the business forward and actually go make money more than if they were like, I don't really care about where I work or what they stand for.” - Harris CohnLearn more:Follow Charm Industrial on: Twitter and Instagram at @CharmIndustrialVisit Charm Industrial's website: www.charmindustrial.comWatch this 4 minute video by the coalition founded by McKinsey, Alphabet, Meta, Stripe and Shopify on why they are committing $1bn to permanent removals: https://youtu.be/z6sZaMBJ5ZMConnect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

Welcome to the latest episode of 101 ways to save the planet. Today, we have a special episode as our co-hosts are joined by their partners, Madeleine's husband Brian and Bonnie's partner Marc, to help Madeleine prepare for a presentation to her stepdaughter, Clara's school about how to be a mini eco-warrior. If you have little ones in your life, and are unsure about how to encourage them to be environmentally conscious without overwhelming or scaring them, this episode is for you. We'll learn more about the importance of composting, the power of imagery, and how starting small - in your own backyard - is the best place to start. A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:Discover different ideas to encourage little ones to be eco-warriors - from composting to recycling to using less plastic. How to educate children about environmental issues without overwhelming them. Other resources for parents or teachers to learn how to support environmental education for the next generation Quote:"Visuals are something that stick in your mind more than maybe statistics and facts and figures."Learn more:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.comEco-education resource via Green School: https://greeneducators.greenschool.org/ 

Welcome to a new day dedicated to saving the planet (but we really mean, saving us). We appreciate you joining us on your journey to live in greater alignment with our precious Earth. Today, we are talking to Health in Harmony's Chief Innovation and Programs Officer about working with indigenous communities to promote conservation and combat deforestation through a concept called radical listening. A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:Learn how Health in Harmony follows indigenous community-designed solutions to conservation issues around the world, employing a process called "radical listening," which involves deeply listening to communities and trusting their stated needs and priorities. Understand how current perception of interconnected issues (like conservation, healthcare, social justice or women's rights) as separate creates obstacles for nonprofits to secure vital funding. .Discover how indigenous communities possess valuable solutions to climate change, as they have nurtured a harmonious relationship with nature for centuries and possess extensive knowledge on environmental protection.Our favorite quotes:"And what we've found is in Indonesia, by investing in solutions within the first five years, the rain forest stabilized. And when a rain forest stabilizes, it can start rewilding and regrowing.""Indigenous peoples and local communities are the best protectors of high-conservation-value, varying forests."Learn more:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.comConnect with Health In Harmony on Instagram @healthinharmonyngoSign up for radical listening training: www.healthinharmony.org 

Welcome back to the re-launch of 101 Ways To Save The Planet! We know we've been away for a while, but we're so excited to be back and once again helping all our listeners find their own planet-saving journey. Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts: Madeleine's journey as a mom and her commitment to being a more sustainable parent. We'll talk about the choices she's making, the challenges she's facing, and the struggle of finding a supportive community. Trust us, it's not always easy, but we'll cover all of it. So stick around!A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:Madeleine's vision for the future of mothering in community with other women helping each other to raise our children.How to be encouraging and compassionate, never judgey, when talking to other mothers about sustainable and conscious parenting.Being patient with yourself by starting where you are and making smaller, sustainable changes, not comparing your own parenting journey to others. Our favorite quote:"I think that you can't protect someone from their own self-inflicting guilt...You can't take responsibility for that." - MadeleineLearn more:Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.comPeanut app: https://www.peanut-app.io/ Buy Nothing Project: https://buynothingproject.org/ Important Time Stamps:Introduction to today's episode. 0:22What is your vision for the future as a mom? 3:43The need for community is still alive and well in moms. 5:52How do you navigate the no-judgement zone? 11:02Becoming a mom is an expansion of your capacity. You realize you have more in you.17:30Supporting mothers and cheering on mothers is what we need now. 19:59Meet yourself where you are within yourself. 22:06The importance of setting an example and doing things your own way. 26:34Why you have to come from a place of curiosity, curiosity, and curiosity. 28:42

While the world is no more in need of our love than it has always been, it does feel like these days it can be hard for us to reconnect to that love in the face of all the heartbreak and devastation of war, pandemics, climate change and tragedy. Because of this, Bonnie and Madeleine are reaching back into their archives for some quotes and inspiration from past guests on how to strengthen our connection to the heart, and why it's more important now than ever!Show Notes: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76334.A_New_EarthDiana Lang meditation teacher - https://dianalang.com/Farmer's Footprint - https://farmersfootprint.us/

The idea of creating a heaven on Earth sounds far-fetched, until you start to see the common thread behind global conflicts and societal injustices in our world today: the fossil fuel industry. We are an increasingly energy-dependent world, and as long as there exists a finite energy supply, that dependence will consolidate power in the hands of too few. Once we make our energy supply infinite, by transitioning to clean and renewable energy technologies, the balance of power will shift back to the hands of the many. We will finally be able to decide - as a human community - what is best for our planet. How do we get there? Today, we talk to life-long renewable energy entrepreneur, Marc Pop, about the journey ahead. 

Since Bonnie and Madeleine started this podcast, they've been working to demonstrate how many different ways there are to save our beautiful planet, and how many "roads in" are available to those looking for a place to start. Still, they understand the idea of tackling climate change at an individual level is daunting. In this episode, they offer their combined wisdom and experience to bring you three simple and foundational steps you can take today to start living a life that is in line with your love for Mama Earth. Resources to start your educational journey:FilmsDon't Look Up , Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/812523572040 Film - https://whatsyour2040.com/Our Planet, Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80049832Books:The Future We Choose - https://bookshop.org/books/the-future-we-choose-surviving-the-climate-crisis/9780525658351Drawdown - https://bookshop.org/books/drawdown-the-most-comprehensive-plan-ever-proposed-to-reverse-global-warming-9780143130444/9780143130444Re:Generation - https://bookshop.org/books/regeneration-ending-the-climate-crisis-in-one-generation/9780143136972Give A Sh*t - https://bookshop.org/books/give-a-sh-t-do-good-live-better-save-the-planet/9780762464487

And now for the episode Bonnie has been DYING to share with you ever since she started working with Green School in October 2020...today Bonnie and Madeleine welcome Leslie Medema, Green School's Head of Learning, to share with listeners all about this incredible and pioneering K12 school (named a 'School of the Future' by the World Economic Forum). Green School, which originated with Green School Bali in 2008 and has since expanded with Green School New Zealand, is on a mission to educate a community of changemakers who will  regenerate our world. Leslie was there in the very early days of Green School Bali, and has played a fundamental role in the design of its curriculum and learning programs. She talks about what that journey was like and why this education model is one that the world needs now more than ever.Where to find Green School:Website: www.greenschool.orgGreen School Bali: www.greenschool.org/baliGreen School New Zealand: www.greenschool.nzGSB Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenschoolbaliGSNZ Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenschoolnzGSB Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenschoolbaliGSNZ Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenschoolnewzealandTwitter: www.twitter.com/GreenSchoolBaliYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/greenschoolbaliLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/greenschoolglobalMore information:Green School Green Educators Course - https://greeneducators.greenschool.org/Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty - https://bookshop.org/books/think-like-a-monk-train-your-mind-for-peace-and-purpose-every-day/9781982134488World Economic Forum 'Schools of the Future' Report - https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Schools_of_the_Future_Report_2019.pdf

Reporting from the jungles of Bali! Bonnie and Madeleine spend time talking about what's going on at COP26 - and their hopes for action from the 'powers that be' - before bringing it back down to the individual actions level with the help of the TRULY inspirational, sustainable living expert, TEDx speaker and author of the aptly named Give a Shit sustainable and ethical living manual - Ashlee Piper. Ashlee has an incredible ability to make often complicated and overwhelming topics related to sustainability and sustainable living feel accessible, inclusive even fun! Where to find Ashlee:Website - http://www.ashleepiper.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleepiperTwitter - https://twitter.com/TheLilFoxesTEDx Talk (stay tuned!) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CVF5-wHLlGy/ Give a Shit book - https://bookshop.org/books/give-a-sh-t-do-good-live-better-save-the-planet/9780762464487 Ethically re-homing / offloading old clothing and other items:ThreadUp - https://www.thredup.com/Poshmark - https://poshmark.com/ Buy Nothing Groups (check on Facebook)

We've said it before and we'll say it again. The biggest AND easiest / most accessible way we can have an impact on climate change and protecting our planet is by making more ethical decisions about the food we put on our plate. This is exactly the motivation that inspire Jeffrey to help co-found Plant Power Fast Food, one of the nation's first vegan, fast food restaurant chains with locations throughout Southern California. We talk to Jeff about how it's not enough to simply offer the world vegan burgers, but we need to do so in an ethical and moral way. And when we do it right, it's so powerful. We can reduce suffering, prevent global deforestation, sequester carbon, reverse climate change and simply connect to our hearts more, simply by making compassionate sustainable food choices!Where to find Jeff:Website: www.Plantpowerfastfood.com (Download the mobile app and get on the rewards program for a free milkshake!)Email: Jefferyharris@plantpowerfastfood.com 

What might the city of the future look like, and how might it meet the needs of future generations while limiting damage to our planet's fragile ecosystem? This is the central question of a new book by author, journalist and Scotsman, Alan Griffiths. His book is called “The Future City” -  and is an insightful introduction to the most exciting ideas in urban building and development. It highlights 40 revolutionary projects that address crucial issues in design planning for cities of the future. “The Future City” will be available in stores as of Monday, October 11, and is currently available for order online (link below). After hearing our incredibly hopeful conversation today, we're sure you'll be running to pick it up!SHOW NOTES:Where to find AlynWebsite - www.alyngriffiths.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/alyngriffithsThe Future City - https://www.amazon.com/Future-City-Visionary-Architecture-Design/dp/9401478589Other notesSupport New Zealand Indigenous youth leader and activist, India Logan Riley, in ringing Indigenous youth to COP26 by making a PayPal donation to Indigenousyouthcop26@gmail.comShare other projects worthy of listener support by emailing - bonnie@earthregarded.com101 Ways Blog - www.savetheplanetpodcast.com/categories

Jasmina is a beauty industry pioneer who is passionate about translating innovation into meaningful brands that connect us with the miracle of biology. Her previous company, Mother Dirt, included a line of products focused on the skin microbiome. The hero product restores Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), which current hygiene practices have stripped from the skin. Now, Jasmina is working with the powerful Ginkgo Foundry to see what we can learn from nature and  harness through microbes for use in the personal care industry.  We talk to Jasmina about the incredible potential of this work and how it reminds us that natural, biological intelligence is the oldest and often most reliable intelligence of all.Learn more:Website - https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/Also mentioned:C16 BioSciences (synthetic palm oil) - https://www.c16bio.com/

As the Senior Director of Programs and Policy for the National Farm to School Network, Krystal Oriadha leads efforts to connect all communities to holding power in a racially just food system. The National Farm to School Network works to advocate for programs and policies that will allow ALL children, in all school settings across the US, DC and US territories to have access to farm to school programs that enrich their connection to the local community, farmers, and food producers while also providing an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience. As many of our conversations seem to go, we find that the first step in any equity work is to begin with ourself and how we as individuals have internalized systems of oppression. Tune in to hear Krystals first hand experience in changing the world from the inside out, and how you can be a part of this change too. Resources:Website: http://www.farmtoschool.org/ (sign their commitment form to pledge your support)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalFarmtoSchoolNetwork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FarmtoSchoolKrystal Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrystalOriadhaKrystals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystaloriadha/uncommon goods: https://www.uncommongoods.com/

Are all corporations the big baddies behind climate change? Can we have compassion for the human hearts behind those big glossy desks in the corner offices of the world?  Today, we've invited B Corp consultant, Mark Frieden, to clarify what it means to be a B Corp company and why it's important for consumers to support ethical businesses that invest in a triple bottom line - People, Profit and Planet.  We take a peek behind the curtain to better understand the process of becoming a B Corp company and have a frank discussion about transparency and accountability in the business world. Resource:Website - https://bcorporation.net/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/bcorpuscan/Twitter - https://twitter.com/bcorpuscanLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/b-lab-us-and-canada/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bcorpuscan/Some B Corp Companies we love...Patagonia - www.patagonia.comAllbirds - www.allbirds.comIntrepid Travel - www.intrepidtravel.comPurely Elizabeth - https://purelyelizabeth.comThrive Market - https://thrivemarket.comBen & Jerrys - www.benjerry.com

As Senior Director of new initiative Drawdown Communities, Crystal Chissell leads efforts to produce informational programming and guides to support local, collective climate action. These efforts will focus on scaling adoption of Project Drawdown solutions in a way that values the well-being of all people and nature. Project Drawdown has done a global analysis of the potential of these solutions over a thirty year period. That doesn't always translate exactly into “here's what you should do in your community.” So that's where we have to rely on the expertise of communities around the world. Tune in for Crystal's vision for the future and the amazing energy and optimism she brings to this work!Resources:Website - www.drawdown.org (Includes the helpful Climate Solutions 101 video series. All the videos together add up to 90 minutes, but are broken up into small manageable chunks)The book - www.drawdown.org/the-booInstagram -  www.instagram.com/projectdrawdownTwitter - https://twitter.com/ProjectDrawdownLinkedin - www.linkedin.com/company/project-drawdownFacebook - www.facebook.com/projectdrawdown

After an inspired trip to Belize with her good friend, Jessica was left with a question - How can we make it easy for travelers to give back to the communities and destinations that hey love so that they might able to leave the destination better than before they arrived? The question inspired her to found KindTraveler.com, the world's first give-and-get hotel booking platform that empowers travelers to positively impact local communities and the environment in the destinations they visit. Travelers unlock special rates and perks when they give a $10 nightly donation to a locally vetted charity that positively impacts the visiting destination, or to a charity of choice on Kind Traveler. 100 percent of donations go to charity. Website: https://kindtraveler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindtraveler/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KindTravelerOfficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/kindtravelerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kind-traveler/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KindtravelerPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kindtraveler/_created/Email: hello@kindtraveler.com 

Transformation Coach, Manifesting QUEEN and New Earth leader, Kim Mellor, is on a mission to empower, lead and inspire womxn from all walks of life to uncover their soul, live their truth and own their magic. She does this through her network marketing business Arbonne, her 5 star podcast ‘The Soul Digger' and her coaching programmes - including her new group coaching programme MAGNETIC - launching July 11!Prior to doing this work, Kim was a model for more than two decades. Like many of us, she knew there was magic inside of her but never quite knew how to access it. After years of disconnection, she was able to reconnect to herself and become all that she knew she could be.Today she is living and working remotely from Bali, truly living her dream and pursuing her passion every day to empower others to THEIR highest vision, freedom and joy - elevating consciousness and believing wholeheartedly in a better future for people and the planet.Catch up on The Soul digger podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/929917Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmellor_/Find  her coaching programmes and more: https://www.kimmellor.com/

Madeleine and Bonnie catch up after what has been A YEAR, in so many ways, since the podcast launched. We talk about our own eco-living journeys and how we can work to put down judgement and come back to more love, both for ourselves and for our fellow humans. How by coming back to our hearts we can identify the unique role we each have to play in re-creating our world for the highest possible good.

David Leventhal walks us through why we need to go beyond “leave no trace” and start to clean up the mess that generations have left. Focusing ourresources when we travel to go towards creating a better future by our impact on the paces we visit. At the heart of this cleanup is the Idea of regeneration. Not just sustaining where we are, but replenishing the people and places that we interact with. We talk about the positive feedback loops built into the dinning and the turtle sanctuary by the presence of guests on the land. Learn how to invest your travel dollars wisely with Regenerative Travel, a network that helps you locate resorts like Playa Viva that are doig this work. Where to learn more about playa viva:  Website: https://www.playaviva.com/Their core values: https://www.playaviva.com/about/historyInstagram: @ Playaviva https://www.instagram.com/playaviva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playavivaRegenerative Travel: https://www.regenerativetravel.com/

Leia Marasovich is telling stories to ignite a revolution of the heart. Her work with Farmer's Footprint brings the humanity back to environmental activism, showcasing the lived experiences of real life farmers with a special focus on those communities that have been historically oppressed. We talk about how you can't bring about real, enduring change without first expanding our love for self, others, and planet. Leia's content is our reminder to always come back to our hearts.Where to find and support Leia's work:Farmer's FootprintFree, 20 minute Farmer's Footprint documentary - https://farmersfootprint.us/watch/Website - https://farmersfootprint.us/Newsletter - https://farmersfootprint.us/%20newsletter/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/farmersfootprint/FF Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/farmersfootprint/Leia's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leia_vita/Other organizations supporting regenerative agricultureVermejo - https://tedturnerreserves.com/vermejo/Mad Agriculture - https://madagriculture.org/Kiss the Ground - https://kisstheground.com/

This week we speak with the inspiring urban farmer and master bee keeper, Samantha Foxx. Her revolutionary way of farming is equal parts strength, power and looking fly. Her goal? To heal the world. “When you're speaking from the heart that's the type of effect you have on people, its real, and its intentional, and that's what farming was. You're planting a seed and planting something beautiful. So every time I plant a seed I can imagine another family is going to get out there and start doing what I'm doing here with my family. And somebody is going to be healed by what I'm doing here and that intention."Where to find and support Samantha's work:Website: https://www.mothersfinesturbanfarms.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothersfinestfamilyfarm Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mothersfinesturbanfarm/Believe in Ghosts film: https://www.believeinghostsfilm.com/Farmers Market in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Today we sit down with new york fashion designer Arielle Taylor to shine a light on the effects of the fashion industry on the ecological crisis.  She answers all our questions about what it takes to live our values in our businesses and in our closet. Arielle is a "Zero Waster" a movement of people who are commited to decreasing the amount of trash that they produce by their lifestyle. Join us for this conversation that is sure to inspire you to be more intentional about the way you want to impact the world around you. Where to find Arielle and how to support her brand. Instagram: www.instagram.com/shop_arielle/Website: www.Shop-Arielle.com On her website: Plastic Free in NYC- A field guide to living less trashy  (open source e-book)Keep questioning your daily decisions

Find out how bringing awareness to the anxiety that arises when we face the ecological crisis can be the first and often most important step in helping us to save the planet. “If the story in my head is that I'm powerless, then what are the chances that I'm actually going to take action? In our work we bring attention to these stories, and re-write them to serve you so you feel empowered to take action," says 21-year old climate activist and eco-anxiety researcher, Clover Hogan. Empowerment is a necessary ingredient in mobilizing people for change, and Clover breaks down the how's and why's of this important step towards a better tomorrow. SHOW NOTESWhere to Find Cover Hogan and Force of Nature: Website: www.forceofnature.xyzTwitter: https://twitter.com/cloverhogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forceofnature.xyz/

Our conversation with Maya van Rossum, Founder of the Green Amendment movement, Is a conversation about fighting for something positive and SIMPLE: The right for all people to have clean water, pure air, safe environments and stable climates. Maya discusses the importance of getting clear language into state and federal constitutional bills of rights that support our right to breath, drink, eat and live without facing health consequences caused by environmental degredation. We also approach the topic of inequality and how that inequality manifests  via how different communities water and air is being protected. The irony is that how no matter who she is fighting in her work to create protections for these basic rights, she knows she's actually fighting for her enemy's health and happiness, and all people's everywhere. Where to find Maya and The Green Amendment:Book: https://forthegenerations.org/the-green-amendment/Website: https://forthegenerations.org/

What better way to promote regenerative agriculture and agro-forestry than through the cultivation of a food loved by just about everyone - Chocolate! Our conversation with Mike Forbes, the CEO of Alter Eco, really shines a light into what happens when you prioritize the health of the whole system in business, and why it's the right decision every time.SHOW NOTESWhere to Find Alter Eco: Website: https://www.alterecofoods.com/Foundation: https://foundation.alterecofoods.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altereco_foods/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlterEcoSF Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alterecosf/_created/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlterEcoSFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlterEcoSF

Following our amazing episode with Serenbe's founder, we're bringing in the master planner behind the beautiful and sustainable community. Dr. Phillip Tabb is one of the top experts in sustainable community planning as well asa biophilic urbanism, a model of design that encompasses humans tendency to want to live in communion with nature. Our conversation starts off with gaining a deeper understanding of why biophilic design is an important aspect of moving towards a greener tomorrow, and ends with how we can influence our own places and spheres of influence to become more in communion with nature. A conversation rooted in belonging, healing, and co-creating the garden of eden together. Find out more: Below are some great resources to learn more about the concepts discussed in today's episode.Biophilic Institute: https://www.biophilicinstitute.com/Biophilic Urbanism, by Dr. Phillip James Tabb: https://bit.ly/3shbly1Serenbe Stories podcast episode with Dr. Tabb:  https://bit.ly/2Xxjv7pThe Blue Zones, by David Buettner: https://bit.ly/2Lp6REQSavannah Hypothesis: 'Evolved responses to landscapes' by G.I. Orians and J.H. Heerwagen: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1992-98504-015Passive Survivability: Op-ed by Alex Wilson for Building Green: https://www.buildinggreen.com/op-ed/passive-survivabilityNature Inside: A biophilic design guide by Bill Browning and Catherine Ryan: https://bit.ly/35zcrLWThe Ray: https://bit.ly/3nyo1Nq

101 Ways to Save The Planet Ethical Gift Guide:WELLNESSFatty15 Sustainable Supplements - www.fatty15.comHappyLabs CBD - www.thehappylabs.comHealist CBD - www.healistnaturals.comPela Blue Light Blockers - www.pelavision.com/collections/blue-light-glassesPlaine reusable beauty products - www.plaineproducts.comPeet Bros. palm-free beauty products -  www.peetbrospalmfree.comIndu aromatherapy - www.indulotion.comViori beauty (package-free shampoo bar) -  www.viori.comBOOKSWhole Beauty by Shiva Rose - https://bookshop.org/books/whole-beauty-daily-rituals-and-natural-recipes-for-lifelong-beauty-and-wellness/9781579657727You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero - https://bookshop.org/books/you-are-a-badass-r-how-to-stop-doubting-your-greatness-and-start-living-an-awesome-life/9780762447695You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero - https://bookshop.org/books/you-are-a-badass-at-making-money-master-the-mindset-of-wealth/9780735223134Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty - https://bookshop.org/books/think-like-a-monk-train-your-mind-for-peace-and-purpose-every-day/9781982134488Women Who Run With Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés - https://bookshop.org/books/women-who-run-with-the-wolves-myths-and-stories-of-the-wild-woman-archetype/9780345409874When The Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd - https://bookshop.org/books/when-the-heart-waits-spiritual-direction-for-life-s-sacred-questions/9780061144899The Gift: Poems by Hafiz translated by Daniel Ladinsky - https://bookshop.org/books/the-gift-9780140195811/9780140195811MISCWonderful Wine by Winc - https://wonderful.winc.com/ Alter Eco chocolates - https://www.alterecofoods.com/DoneGood.com, "the ethical Amazon" -  https://donegood.coFor Better Days closed-loop clothing -  https://www.fordays.comPackage Free Shop for zero-waste beauty, home essentials, kits and more -  https://packagefreeshop.com

After going on a (virtual) tour of the idyllic Atlanta suburb of Serenbe, we couldn't wait to sit down with its founder and CEO, Steve Nygren...We also can't wait to plan our visit! In this episode, we bring his beautiful and inspiring vision for sustainable community living to our listeners. Full of warmth and passion, Steve shares how he created Serenbe as a wellness community to demonstrate that preserving 70% of green space interlaced with agriculture, housing and retail is a win-win-win - promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and of course, a healthy return on investment.Find out more:Website - https://serenbe.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serenbe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serenbeTwitter - https://twitter.com/serenbeYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-9HIP1OS4YiI-hJe_8FsQBlog - https://serenbe.com/about#valuesPodcast -http://serenbestories.buzzsprout.com/ 

We intentionally wanted to share this episode the day after the election, as I'm sure many of us are struggling with uncomfortable feelings of anger, disappointment and uncertainty. After reading the book, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, Madeleine and I discuss how the concepts presented in this book helped us to clarify our own faith and spirituality by grounding us in the present moment and reminding us of our connection to all living things. If you're looking for some guidance on how to experience more peace and compassion moving forward - no matter what the outcome or who you were supporting for president - we encourage you to give this a listen and, as always, let us know what you took away from it.

This week we have a VERY special episode that we wanted to make sure we posted prior to the upcoming U.S. election. We're sitting down with LA-based spiritual counselor and astrologer, Diana Lang, to talk about how to hold navigate all the uncertainty today, and how to hold for the highest good amidst it all.  She has a lot to share to help us prepare for what's ahead and to get back to the only thing that will create the world we want: Love.Where to find DianaWebsite - www.dianalang.comSoundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/diana_langFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DianaLangInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianalang/

Our conversation with Stacey Barbas, Senior Program Officer for Health at the Kresge Foundation, couldn't come at a more relevant time. Find out how the health of the environment, the health of our communities and our individual health are all inextricably linked. Stacey discusses Kresge's FreshLo initiative, which invests in hyper-local and community-led projects (usually centered around food) that impart a sense of pride and placemaking in communities and create resiliency in the face of a crisis like the current COVID pandemic.SHOW NOTESWhere to Find the Kresge Foundation -  Newsletter Subscribe Page: https://kresge.org/subscribe   Media Resources: https://kresge.org/media  Communications Resources: https://kresge.org/communication-resources  Instagram: www.instagram.com/thekresgefoundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kresgefdn or https://twitter.com/kresgenviro

As Managing Director of Ted Turner Reserves, Jade McBride is charged with carrying out the legendary Ted Turner's mission to "save everything" on more than half a million acres of New Mexico Wilderness. Today we talk to Jade about how he never takes for granted having one of the most beautiful wilderness escapes in the country as his backyard, and the privilege of facilitating experiences in nature that are almost too breathtaking to be believed - the kind fo experiences that make conservation the simplest choice in the world.Before the show, Bonnie and Madeleine announce a special forthcoming episode, and talk about how we're handling COVID and what we're learning about ourselves in the process.SHOW NOTES:Ted Turner Reserves - https://tedturnerreserves.com/Vermejo - https://tedturnerreserves.com/vermejo/Sierra Grande - https://tedturnerreserves.com/sierra-grande/Ladder - https://tedturnerreserves.com/ladder/Armendaris - https://tedturnerreserves.com/armendaris/Turner Endangered Species Fund - http://tesf.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tedturnerreserves/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tedturnerreserves/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TTReservesBOOK CLUB:A New Earth - https://bookshop.org/books/a-new-earth-awakening-to-your-life-s-purpose/9781594152498

What if every trip you took helped to improve our world, regardless of the destination or type of travel? That idea is what inspired our guest today, Kelley Louise, to found Impact Travel Alliance (ITA), an organization working to educate and inspire people to travel in a way that empowers local communities and protects our planet. ITA initiatives are based on education and advocacy around sustainable tourism – travel that has a positive impact on a destination's environment, economy and culture. Sustainable tourism, while often viewed as a niche within the industry, can be applied to any type of travel. By working to incorporate sustainability into all types of travel experiences, we have the potential to change our world for the better.Before diving in to all things sustainable travel with Kelley, Bonnie and Madeleine discuss how COVID quarantine has impacted their wellness routines, and what self-care looks like in the face of daunting global challenges like climate change.SHOW NOTES:Where to find Impact Travel Alliance:Website - https://www.impacttravelalliance.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/impacttravelalliance/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/impacttravelallianceTwitter - https://twitter.com/impacttravelallYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVTgO4O1FIa7jTouOijH4Q/videos?reload=9&mc_cid=a107986d07&mc_eid=0b0b2f179aTravel BetterITA future and past events - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/impact-travel-alliance-13665177302ViaHero - https://www.viahero.com/Kelley's IG - https://www.instagram.com/kelleytravels/

What if every time you went out to eat you were helping farmers across the country to regenerate the land, restore soil and improve the quality and quantity of our food for generations to come? Today, Women's Equality Day, we're talking with Karen Leibowitz, the badass woman behind the James Beard Award-winning Zero Foodprint initiative, which she co-founded alongside husband and chef Anthony Myint. Zero Foodprint works to mobilize diners, chefs and growers to support regenerative agriculture practices across the food and agriculture industries. SHOW NOTES:Where to Find Zero FoodprintWebsite - https://www.zerofoodprint.org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/zerofoodprint Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerofoodprintInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerofoodprint/Learn MoreOne Fair Wage - https://onefairwage.com/Mad Agriculture - https://madagriculture.org/Kiss The Ground - https://kisstheground.com/Soil Centric - https://www.soilcentric.org/The Soil Will Save Us (book) - http://www.kristinohlson.com/books/soil-will-save-us Forthcoming children's book by author Ariel Lauren Wilson 

We're catching up with Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, an 18 mile stretch of highway just outside of Atlanta serving as an incubator lab for ideas that will transform the future of transportation to become cleaner, greener, healthier and safer for ourselves and the planet. Everything from solar roads, pollinator gardens, EV charging stations, updated rest stops, repurposing old tires to pave the highway and so much more. SHOW NOTES: Where to Find The Ray             Website - https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/RaysLegacy Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RayCAndersonFoundationInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/therayhighway/Learn MoreProject Drawdown - https://bookshop.org/books/drawdown-the-most-comprehensive-plan-ever-proposed-to-reverse-global-warming/9780143130444AASHTO Sustainable Initiatives - https://rsts.transportation.org/

We're chatting with Shamar Bibbins, Senior Program Officer for environmental initiatives at the Kresge Foundation, about her and the foundation's work to help communities build resilience in the face of climate change - all while keeping equity and inclusion at the center of the effort.SHOW NOTESWhere to Find the Kresge Foundation -  Newsletter Subscribe Page: https://kresge.org/subscribe   Media Resources: https://kresge.org/media  Communications Resources: https://kresge.org/communication-resources  Instagram: www.instagram.com/thekresgefoundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kresgefdn or https://twitter.com/kresgenviroEducational Resources -  Book: Energy Democracy - https://bookshop.org/books/energy-democracy-advancing-equity-in-clean-energy-solutions/9781610918510Island Press Urban Resilience Project - https://islandpress.org/urban-resilience-project

In our second episode, Madeleine interviews Bonnie about how she went from corporate PR career to sustainable travel writer, blogger and co-podcaster, and what she's learned along the way.               SHOW NOTES:         The Future We Choose - https://bookshop.org/books/the-future-we-choose-surviving-the-climate-crisis/97805256583512040 Film - https://whatsyour2040.com/Give A Shit - https://www.amazon.com/Give-Sh-Good-Better-Planet/dp/0762464488Bon's site - https://earthregardedtravel.com/Mads' site - http://madeleineculbertson.com/Brain shut down caused by stress/anxiety/overwhelm - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4774859/

It's the first episode and Bonnie is interviewing her co-host and sister, Madeleine, about her vision for the future. One word: Community. Find out how getting back to community living can benefit our health, our families, and the future of our planet.SHOW NOTES:Utopic community living in Georgia - https://serenbe.com/Connection between disconnection/loneliness and mental health - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4225959/Simon Sinek on why communities/groups of 150 or less are ideal for humans (from Leaders Eat Last) - "The earliest groups of Homo sapiens lived in hunter/gatherer tribes that maxed out between 100 and 150 people. Amish and Hutterite communities are about 150 in size. The Bushmen of South Africa and Native Americans also live in groups that cap out at 150. Even the size of a company of Marines is about 150 people. That magic number is the number of close relationships we are naturally designed to manage...The reasons groups function best when they do not get bigger than about 150 people make perfect sense when you look closely. The first is time. Time is a constant --there are only twenty-four hours in a day. If we gave only two minutes to everyone we knew, we wouldn't get to know people very well and deep bonds of trust would likely never form. The other is brain capacity. We simply can't remember everyone. Which is why Dunbar's Number is about 150; some can remember more and some fewer...as Dunbar has noteiced in his research, when groups get bigger than about 150, the people are less likely to work hard and less likely to help each other out."Ethical online shopping - DoneGood (online shop and plugin)Educational resources:Books by Michael PollanThe Biggest Little Farm movieFood Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman