Sustainable Sessions

SS Ep. 25 - This is a special edition episode featuring the incredibly talented Benjamin Von Wong who is a climate activist and artist showing the world's problems such as plastic pollution and over consumption in a unique way to provoke curiosity for the viewers. Von also has a podcast called Impact Everywhere: Positive Impact in Unexpected Places to share stories of individuals in all industries and skillsets making a difference in the world. Website: https://www.vonwong.com/​ IG/FB/TikTok: @vonwong Learn more at www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 24 - This week we are joined by Tova Davidson who is an Executive Director for Sustainable Waterloo Region developing organizational and community level sustainability to greater understand their impacts on the environment. Website: https://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/ Link to Evolve Building: https://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/join-a-program/evolvgreen/ Learn More https://last20.ca/

SS Ep. 23 - This week we have Professor Denise Grafton who a Professor at both Western University (full-time) and Wilfrid Laurier University (part-time) teaching courses in health studies, geography and environment while working in Quality Management at St. Joseph's Hospital (in London, Ontario). Link to Grafton's research on Rural community & Health Care Interdependence: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Rural-community-and-health-care-interdependence%3A-an-Grafton-Troughton/20d167d74fbe5657894a5f9caf31ecefc4f09a2f    Learn More https://last20.ca/

SS Ep. 22 - This week covers one of favourite Eco Creators Christine Lan who runs the Eco.Amical TikTok account, and creates digital content for sustainable DIYs on YouTube at  Eco-Friendly Actress. Christine also started a zero waste cosmetic beauty products business line to sell sustainable beauty products!  TikTok: @eco.amical  Website: https://ecoamical.com/ YouTube/Instagram: Eco-Friendly Actress   Learn more at: www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 21 - This week covers one of our favourite Eco Creators Alyssa Barber who specializes in digital media, making bite size content to help people kick start their sustainability journeys! This content can be found on @newlifestyle and @brightly.eco accounts.   TikTok: @newlifestlye @brightly.eco  Learn more at: www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 20 - This week we have Professor Jesse Vermaire is an Associate Professor in Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton  University. His research focuses on the human impacts on lake and river ecosystems; long-term ecological change.  Learn more here: https://carleton.ca/geography/people/jesse-c-vermaire/  Learn More https://last20.ca/

SS Ep. 19 - This week we have Professor Juan Moreno-Cruz who is an Associate Professor at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on the interaction of energy systems, technological change, and climate policy. Learn more here: his bio Learn More https://last20.ca/

SS Ep. 18 - This week we're joined by Lauren Ferree also known as Relauren a verified EcoTok creator and climate activist. Her passions have lead her to receive her post-grad Certificate in Sustainability from UCLA Extension and she shares all her resources and knowledge to her 100k+ followers on social media! Website: https://www.relauren.com/ Insta/TikTok: @relauren Learn more at www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 17 - This week we're joined by Daniel and Noor from IXIM Bioproducts which develops a cost-effective and sustainable bio-composite building materials using by-products from multiple industries. The residues come from corn stem, rice husk, or beans pod as a natural binder extracted from the aquaculture industry and by-products obtained from the cement manufacturing process. This is a circular economy model to develop innovative building materials. Website: https://www.iximbio.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ixim-bioproducts/about/

SS Ep. 16 - This week we're joined by Jane Travers from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) discussing the various clean energy sources in Ontario from Nuclear to Hydroelectric to Solar are more. Jane shares the use of technology such as drones and virtual/augmented reality to make processes in the business more efficient.  Website: https://www.opg.com/ Learn more at www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 15 - This week we're joined by Logan Good currently doing his second masters in climate change partnered with the United Nations to conquer our climate crisis. Logan has a background in mechanical engineering and has has worked on various projects but is notable for his iconic trash pick ups seen on Instagram and with over 8 MILLIONS views on TikTok!  Website: https://www.logangood.com/  Insta/TikTok: @logangood  Learn more at www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 14 - This week we're joined by the De Sousa siblings, Emily and Tyler both doing various work in climate action. Emily a TedEx speaker, is focusing on the seafood supply chain currently doing her Masters in Geography at the University of Guelph. She also co-hosts on the Social FISHtancing podcast which seeks to understand the impacts on fisheries around North America from COVID-19. Tyler is seeing how business can be a tool for benefit with his involvement with Enactus and Youth Action on Climate. Website: https://airplanesandavocados.com/ https://youthactiononclimate.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SjsEiIXgDgC5pveQHKzBW?si=naSgJrkMRNSQIilKBL7OOA Insta: @airplanesandavocados @lesscooltyler Learn more at www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 13 - This week we're joined with one of our favorite ECO-TikTokers Chelsy Christina sharing her business called Mindful Goods which sells sustainable alternatives you can incorporate into your life like reusable cotton rounds and more! Company Website: https://shopmindfulgoods.com/ TikTok/Insta: @chelsychristina  Learn more at www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 12 - This week covers Carissa an eco-creator and marine biologist sharing her experiences doing conservation work and helping endangered animals on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. TikTok/Instagram: @carissaandcoffee Blogs: https://www.theconservationistcollective.com/

SS Ep. 11 - This week covers the topic of how a community can come together to influence change and how PickWaste has done this through their initiative of team clean ups which is quickly expanding into various communities across Canada.   CoFounder of PickWaste: Dillon Mendes  Company Website: https://pickwaste.com/all-posts/

SS Ep. 10 - This week covers the topic of turning organic waste into energy and food with ReGenerate Biogas developing a holistic business solution. Founder of ReGenerate Biogas: Daniel Bida speaking with Vanessa Fiore (Project Manager Intern) Company Website: http://www.regeneratebiogas.com/

SS Ep. 9 - This week covers the topic of living a zero waste through one of our favorite environmental TikTokers Sabrina.Sustainable.Life sharing cool tips/tricks to improve your own habits. TikTok/Insta: @sabrina.sustainable.life 

SS Ep. 8 - This week covers the topic of endangered animal species with Origins Project donating a portion of funds to the World Wildlife Foundation to combat this issue!  Founder of Origins Project: Brady Lauze Company Website: https://originsapparel.com/

SS Ep. 7 - This week covers the topic of water usage and how RainStick shower has created a shower-head that saves 80% water and 80% energy but feels like a high-pressure shower!   Founders of EarthSuds: Alisha McFetridge Company Website:  https://rainstickshower.com/ Learn More www.last20.ca

SS Ep. 6 - This week covers the topic of the bee population and how PolliNation has created bee hotels to save the bees as well as going into classrooms to teach young kids about the bee crisis.   Founders of PolliNation: Enactus Laurier - hosting Former Enterprise Manager David Townshend Company Website:  https://enactuslaurier.ca/project/pollination/   Learn More https://last20.ca/

SS Ep. 5 - This week covers the topic of sustainable consumer products bamboo straws with Little Green Panda based in Australia. Founders: Darine Diendoubi  Company Website: https://www.littlegreenpanda.com Learn More https://last20.ca/

SS Ep. 4 - This week covers the topic of food waste and how B12GIVE has created a delivery app for retailers who have surplus prepared food on-site at the end of the day to combat this issue!  Founder of B12GIVE: Tony Colley  Company Website: https://www.b12give.ca/  Learn More https://last20.ca/

SS Ep. 3 - This week covers the topic of plastic pollution and how EarthSuds has created single-use dissolvable tablets of shampoo, conditioner and body wash to combat this issue!   Founders of EarthSuds: Marissa Vettoretti & Daniel Moll  Company Website:  www.earthsuds.co

SS Ep. 2 - This week covers the topic of fast fashion featuring our guest Robyn Hobbs and her business LePrix Fashion & Consulting, a sustainable retail store to combat this issue! Learn more about her business here: https://www.leprixclothing.com/pages/about-us

SS Ep.1 - This week we host Professor Robert McLeman from Wilfrid Laurier University where he talks about impacts on population due to climate change. Learn more about his role here: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-arts/faculty-profiles/robert-mcleman/index.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvdHlobDy6QIVEfDACh1HcAvqEAAYASAAEgJnYfD_BwE