Sustainability Circle

On this last episode, Shannon is welcoming back Lisa, and this time they'll try to summarize this season of the Sustainability Circle. However, along the way, they discover that there is a lot to be said before wrapping up. What is this new term eco-anxiety, and how can we address it? And why is the Green New Deal important? - you don't want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to MKTO for the music found within our podcast, “Thank You”.

On this episode, Shannon is still with Anish Verma, a Nuclear Physics Student, who is skyping in all the way from Ontario. Together they will dive deeper into energy independence and our rural communities - you don't want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to The Wind and The Wave for the music found within our podcast, “It's a Longer Road to California Than I Thought”.

On this episode, Shannon has invited Anish Verma, a Nuclear Physics Student, who is skyping in all the way from Ontario. Together they will get to the bottom of electronic devices - How they are made, How do we dispose of them, and What is sustainable technology? - you don't want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
 Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to SAINTE for the music found within our podcast, “Technicolor”.

On this episode, Shannon will take you on a journey in the vast landscape of fashion and beauty. With her to discover the meaning of sustainability in the fashion and beauty industry and how do you find sustainable brands is Natasha Birdi, a fellow student from SFU - you don't want to miss this! Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to Weezer for the music found within our podcast, “Island in the Sun”.

On this episode, Shannon gets out into the real world to talk about how sustainable practices are met by businesses in our communities. With her is Morgan Beall, Vancity Credit Union's Manager of Energy & Environment, to unpack how Vancity is measuring their impact on the environment and in the community - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to The Tragic Thrills for the music found within our podcast, “Creeps and Strangers”.

On this episode, you're invited to join Shannon and her guest Sumara Stroshein, Embark's own Food Systems Change Coordinator, as they uncover how food gets on our plate and how it connects to sustainability. Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to Carly Rae Jepsen for the music found within our podcast, “Worldly Matters”.

On this episode, you're invited to join Shannon and her guest Lisa Salomonsson as they take you from point A to point B in this elevated conversation about transportation to answer the question - "What is sustainable transportation?". Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to DRAKE for the music found within our podcast, “In my feelings”.

On this episode, you're invited to join Shannon and her guest Mac Fleming as they unpack the language around materials to make it more digestible for everyone, whether you're a zero waste fanatic or wanting to learn more about recycling. Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain Acknowledgements: 
Recognition to Fated Sons for the music found within our podcast, “Beach Song”.

Every Monday you can expect a new episode where we will explore sustainability in the diverse ways it takes form. On the first episode, you're invited to join Shannon on her journey to figure out what the noise in media about sustainability and climate change is all about. Grab your headphones - you don't want to miss this. Podcast Resources: 
 Embark Sustainability (embarksustainability.org)
 Embark on Twitter @embarksustain Embark on Instagram @embarksustain 
Embark on Facebook @embarksustain

This is the final episode for the first season of Sustainability Circle. Navreet and Teghan get to talk to British Columbia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, George Heyman. They discuss how his career led him to the influential position he now holds today. As well, he explains how young people have inspired him throughout his career as an environmental leader.Episode Resource:MLA: Hon. George Heyman Webpage: https://goo.gl/4G6Bc1Acknowledgments:Thank you to Mr. Heyman for his contribution to this podcast.Recognition to Ryan Anderson for the music for our jingle from his song, “Happiness Is.”This podcast is a collaboration between CJSF and Embark Sustainability.Keep up to date with this podcast and all things Embark by following us on all social media platforms at @EmbarkSustain.

Teghan and Navreet have the opportunity to talk to Wade Grant, a nominee for Vancouver city councillor as part of the Non-Partisan Association and former band councillor of the Musqueam Nation. They discuss how sustainability ties into his personal life as a member currently residing on the Musqueam reserve. Conversations about Indigenous politics come up and how the recent process of reconciliation interlinks itself to existing policies and practices throughout the province and the city of Vancouver.Episode Resource:Our Responsibility to the Seventh Generation: http://www.iisd.org/pdf/seventh_gen.pdfAcknowledgments:Thank you to Wade for his contribution to this podcast.Recognition to Ryan Anderson for the music for our jingle from his song, “Happiness Is.”This podcast is a collaboration between CJSF and Embark Sustainability.Keep up to date with this podcast and all things Embark by following us on all social media platforms at @EmbarkSustain.

On this week’s episode of The Sustainability Circle, we have Rhiannon Moore joining us on the conversation on microplastics in the ocean. Rhiannon is a masters student at SFU and a researcher with Oceanwise. She has one question in mind — how are microplastics affecting the food web for belugas in the Arctic. We talk about her thesis, the way of life in the Arctic, Indigenous perspectives, climate change and the interconnectivity of different systems.Connect with Rhiannon Moore and Ocean Wise:Ocean Wise Sustainable Seafood Program: http://seafood.ocean.orgOcean Wise Plastic Wise Program: https://ocean.org/plastic-wise/Ocean Pollution Research Program: http://www.vanaqua.org/act/research/ocean-pollution-research-programVolunteer with Ocean Wise: https://www.vanaqua.org/join/hands-onRhiannon Moore Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhiannoncmooreEpisode Resources:What Do we know Today About Microbeads and Microplastics in the Ocean?: https://goo.gl/AeLL33US Bans Microbeads from Personal Care Products: https://goo.gl/M55QSfPlastic Microbeads will be Banned in Canada, Effective Mid-2018: https://goo.gl/bL3LuYAcknowledgments:Thank you to Rhiannon for her contribution to this podcast.Recognition to Ryan Anderson for the music for our jingle from his song, “Happiness Is.”This podcast is a collaboration between CJSF and Embark Sustainability.Keep up to date with this podcast and all things Embark by following us on all social media platforms at @EmbarkSustain.

Teghan and Navreet dive into the topic of zero waste living and ways that lifestyle can be achieved. They talk to Linh Truong, the co-founder of Soap Dispensary & Kitchen Staples. She shares her experiences as a business owner trying to thrive as sustainably as possible, with a main focus on minimal waste. Her perspectives shine a light on changes we can make in our everyday life to reduce plastic. Listen in to learn more and open your mind to the waste streams we participate in daily.Follow Soap Dispensary:Soap Dispensary Website: https://www.thesoapdispensary.comSoap Dispensary Facebook: https://goo.gl/V1RfijSoap Dispensary Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDispensarySoap Dispensary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoapdispensary/Episode Resources:Food Waste: The Issue of Food Waste: https://goo.gl/SNVvAaZero Waste 2040: https://goo.gl/h9hFY9The Story of Stuff Video: https://youtu.be/9GorqroigqMAcknowledgments:Thank you to Linh for her contribution to this podcast.Recognition to Ryan Anderson for the music for our jingle from his song, “Happiness Is.”This podcast is a collaboration between CJSF and Embark Sustainability.Keep up to date with this podcast and all things Embark by following us on all social media platforms at @EmbarkSustain.

On this episode, Teghan and Navreet talk to the Embark Board of Directors Chair, Sophie Dodd. They discuss her work with Embark and how they each got involved with the organization and the impact it has had on their university careers. This episode also goes into the inner workings of Embark outside of a volunteer perspective. Listen in to learn more about Embark, volunteering at SFU and sustainability from a student perspective.Connect with Embark: Embark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/embarksustainEmbark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embarksustain/Embark on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbarkSustainability/Episode Resources:Embark Sustainability History: https://www.embarksustainability.org/historyAcknowledgements:Thank you to Sophie for her contribution to this podcast.Recognition to Ryan Anderson for the music for our jingle from his song, “Happiness Is.”This podcast is a collaboration between CJSF and Embark Sustainability.Keep up to date with this podcast and all things Embark by following us on all social media platforms at @EmbarkSustain.

Sustainability Circle dives into the topic of glacier melt in British Columbia for its very first episode. To discuss this topic further, co-hosts Teghan and Navreet invite young filmmakers onto the show to discuss their soon-to-be-released documentary - Melt. These young men are from the local town of Port Moody and have been travelling around the province to research this topic. Join us as we talk to them about glaciers, sustainability communications, and climate change.Follow Pierce, Ethan and KylerMelt Movie Website: http://www.meltmovie.comMelt Movie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meltmovie/Melt Movie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meltmovie/Episode ResourcesChasing Ice Documentary: https://chasingice.comGlacier Change Website: http://glacierchange.orgClimate Projections for Metro Vancouver: https://goo.gl/Yb3DCuProjected deglaciation of western Canada in the twenty-first century: https://goo.gl/5EgzyAResearch on glacier loss in B.C, Alberta: https://goo.gl/4R9w5WChange in Size of B.C. Glaciers (1985-2005): https://goo.gl/ZXyzdLIPCC Factsheet: What is the IPCC?: https://goo.gl/AosGT9MELT: The BC Glacier Story: https://goo.gl/8zHyCaAcknowledgements:Thank you to Ethan, Pierce and Kyler for their contribution to this podcast.Recognition to Ryan Anderson for the music for our jingle from his song, “Happiness Is.”This podcast is a collaboration between CJSF and Embark Sustainability.Keep up to date with this podcast and all things Embark by following us on all social media platforms at @EmbarkSustain.