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Three curious friends delve deeper into the environmental headlines and ask the niggling questions about what living sustainably really means. The Green Network unpacks the environmental issues we're all pondering in insightful, fun conversations with expert guests. By uncovering fascinating new perspectives, they aim to equip listeners with valuable ideas and inspiration that can empower them to navigate everyday sustainable challenges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lydia Handford


    • Oct 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Green Network

    What's in my school uniform?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 25:21


    Fast fashion has dominated the headlines, but a new focus on the health impacts of school uniforms is emerging. Listen in to today's expert guest Carry Somers, Founder of Fashion Revolution, as she uncovers ‘what's in our school uniforms', and why it matters for our children and the planet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Treasure in our trash: food waste and poverty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 22:09


    Why does so much of the food produced for human consumption end up in the bin? In this episode, we speak to Chris Wilkie from charity Plan Zheroes to learn more about how we can divert more precious mouthfuls away from landfill and onto the plates of those who need it most.List of links and references:Plan Zheroes: https://planzheroes.org/Olio: https://olioex.com/Fareshare: https://fareshare.org.uk/Feedback: https://feedbackglobal.org/WRAP: https://www.wrap.org.uk/The Felix Project: https://thefelixproject.orgFood Statistics: https://thefelixproject.org/news/food-waste-facts?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI86LhyKT86AIVwrTtCh0yswh9EAAYASAAEgI2QvD_BwE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The future of food: a bug's life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 35:19


    The modern diet is under question due to the heavy planetary toll of current protein sources. We talk with scientists and businesses who have been exploring the potential for creepy crawlies to replace traditional proteins and ask, will we be crunching caterpillars any time soon? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The creative art of changing behaviours and beliefs: does saving the planet start with changing ourselves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 27:42


    One of the hottest sustainability topics is how the modern world makes a collective shift towards sustainable behaviours, mindsets and attitudes. We met with creative pioneer Naresh Ramchandani, founder of 'Do the Green Thing', to discuss the power of the human imagination in changing behaviour and values. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Sustainability: a wicked, wicked problem.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 33:54


    It's the word on everyone's lips at the moment, but what does it really mean?In this introductory episode, we explore the origins of the term 'sustainable'- what it encompasses and how to use the concept in our day to day lives to help us navigate choices and enrich our discussions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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