The Sustainability Study

As we conclude Season 1 that explores how the state of Oregon is practicing and prioritizing sustainability, this episode provides listeners with actionable steps that they can begin taking so to be a sustainability advocate within their local community.  Walk away from this episode understanding things you can begin doing today to start working toward more sustainable futures for all people and the planet.About the host, Natalie Brite:Hi, I'm Natalie Brite: a Portland-based artist, writer and activist. I specialize in creative direction, sustainable development, and strategic planning for small business owners and impact driven folks. I love helping people with ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and bringing their innovative ideas to life in a way that's good for the planet.  Feel free to reach out for hiring inquiries, collabs, or friendship .My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudyVisit our website: www.nataliebrite.com Access our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364f

Join Natalie in a discussion as she explores the case study and field work she did on the Albina District and Willamette River located in Portland, Oregon.  Within this episode, Natalie discusses the history of this particular areas, examining the ways in which things like racism, inequity, discrimination, forced marginalization, gentrification and urban renewal projects have caused these portions of Portland to struggle with environmental injustice.  Summary of this episode:A case study on the history and present tense state of Willamette River and the Albina DistrictA breakdown of the fieldwork Natalie Brite did for these locationsCall to actions and things you can implement to get more involved in both the historic and present day happenings of your own local communities so to prioritize environmental justiceResources mentioned in this episodehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanport,_Oregonhttps://pamplinmedia.com/pt/10-opinion/500732-401309-opinion-albinas-history-cries-out-for-environmental-justicehttps://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1106&context=usp_fachttps://undisciplinedenvironments.org/2021/06/01/portlands-lauded-sustainability-falls-short-on-racial-justice/https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/231478About the host, Natalie Brite:Hi, I'm Natalie Brite: a Portland-based artist, writer and activist. I specialize in creative direction, sustainable development, and strategic planning for small business owners and impact driven folks. I love helping people with ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and bringing their innovative ideas to life in a way that's good for the planet.  Feel free to reach out for hiring inquiries, collabs, or friendship .My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudyVisit our website: www.nataliebrite.comAccess the transcription and fieldwork for this episode: https://www.nataliebrite.com/field-notes/portland-oregon-and-environmental-justice-an-exploration-of-the-albina-district-and-willamette-river Access our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364f

Join Natalie in a discussion as she explores the case study and field work she did on Forest Park Conservancy located in Portland, Oregon.  Within this episode, Natalie discusses the history of the land to which what is known as Forest Park now resides, explaining how Forest Park came into being and what the social and environmental costs were of this land becoming a conservancy.  Natalie unpacks the programs and initiatives Forest Park Conservancy currently has implemented, providing listeners with actionable steps they can take to get more involved in land acknowledgement, restoration, and reparations.  Summary of this episode:A case study on Forest Park ConservancyA breakdown of the fieldwork Natalie Brite did in Forest ParkCall to actions and things you can implement to get more involved in both the historic and present day happenings of your own local parks, ecosystems and land stewardshipResources mentioned in this episodehttps://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2019-08/voz-climate-justice_oct2017.final101017.pdfhttps://forestparkconservancy.org/forest-parks-logging-past/https://www.pcc.edu/diversity-councils/cascade/https://forestparkconservancy.org/conservancy/dei/​​https://forestparkconservancy.org/conservancy/greater-forest-park-conservation-initiative/About the host, Natalie Brite:Hi, I'm Natalie Brite: a Portland-based artist, writer and activist. I specialize in creative direction, sustainable development, and strategic planning for small business owners and impact driven folks. I love helping people with ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and bringing their innovative ideas to life in a way that's good for the planet.  Feel free to reach out for hiring inquiries, collabs, or friendship .My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudyVisit our website: www.nataliebrite.comAccess the transcription and fieldwork for this episode: https://www.nataliebrite.com/field-notes/an-exploration-of-forest-park-conservancyAccess our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364f

This episode dives into the realm of sustainable business initiatives.  This episode specifically examines Marion County, Oregon's Environmental Assistance Program known as EarthWise.  Natalie unpacks the interview she had with EarthWISE's Rachel VanWoert, who gave her a rundown on what EarthWISE does and how it operates.  This episode is structured as a case study into the EarthWISE program as well as a deeper exploration of how businesses can implement intersectionality driven sustainability practices that are driving the goal of collective liberation.  Summary of this episode:A case study on Marion County's EarthWISE programA breakdown of the interview Natalie had with EarthWISE's Rachel VanWoertCall to actions and thing you can implement as a business owner wanting to move into more sustainable practicesResources mentioned in this episodehttps://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/ES/disposal/programs/earthwisehttps://www.portland.gov/sustainabilityatwork/green-business-directoryhttps://www.eugene-or.gov/2931/Businesses-Organizationshttps://www.portlandoregon.gov/sustainabilityatwork/62111https://www.blocalpdx.com/oregon-b-corpshttps://www.greenbiz.com/About the host, Natalie Brite:Hi, I'm Natalie Brite: a Portland-based artist, writer and activist. I specialize in creative direction, sustainable development, and strategic planning for small business owners and impact driven folks. I love helping people with ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and bringing their innovative ideas to life in a way that's good for the planet.  Feel free to reach out for hiring inquiries, collabs, or friendship .My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudyBlog Article transcribing this episode: https://www.nataliebrite.com/field-notes/sustainable-business-in-oregonVisit our website: www.nataliebrite.comAccess our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364f

Within this episode, we discuss the history of the state of Oregon, including what influenced Oregon in embracing sustainability.  Natalie leads this exploration on the history of Oregon and Sustainability by proposing the question ``What is it about Oregon that makes it so great of a leader in statewide Sustainability initiatives?” …with the desire to explore what Oregon is doing to move the state into a sustainable future versus what Oregon may be missing that is causing the state to hit sustainability barriers.  This episode unpacks the history of Oregon, focusing on the most pivotal moments that helped shape not only the way this state is viewed in relation to Sustainability but what historic events may be causing Oregon to still have a ways to go before it creates a truly equitable and just future for all people and surrounding environments.Summary of this episode:What influenced Oregon is being seen as a leader in sustainabilityA glimpse into Oregon's history of racism and present day environmental injusticeThe complexities and nuances regarding the state of Oregon when comparing their forward thinking sustainability initiatives to their past and present environmental injusticesResources mentioned in this episodehttps://www.osupress.oregonstate.edu/blog/environmental-legacyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Bottle_Bill)https://fa.oregonstate.edu/sustainability/about/sustainability-timelinehttps://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2021/06/01/Sustainability-Annual-Report-2020.pdfhttps://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Programs/TDD%20Documents/ODOT-Sustainability-Plan-Volume-1.pdfhttps://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1071&context=pitzer_theseshttps://www.portland.gov/sustainabilityatwork/green-business-guideshttps://cscollaborative.com/https://www.portland.gov/sustainabilityatworkhttps://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/sbo/2013/03/a-short-history-of-the-term.htmlAbout the host, Natalie Brite:Hi, I'm Natalie Brite: a Portland-based artist, writer and activist. I specialize in creative direction, sustainable development, and strategic planning for small business owners and impact driven folks.  My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!Blog Article transcribing this episode: https://www.nataliebrite.com/field-notes/the-history-of-oregon-and-sustainabilityVisit our website: www.nataliebrite.comAccess our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364f

Welcome to our season that explores how the state of Oregon is practicing and prioritizing sustainability.  Within this episode, Natalie Brite introduces the season by sharing what you can expect to learn and explore as you dive into the episodes about Oregon.  This episode discusses our approach to researching the state of Oregon as well as the barriers and obstacles we faced along the way.About the host, Natalie Brite:Hi, I'm Natalie Brite: a Portland-based artist, writer and activist. I specialize in creative direction, sustainable development, and strategic planning for small business owners and impact driven folks. I love helping people with ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and bringing their innovative ideas to life in a way that's good for the planet.  Feel free to reach out for hiring inquiries, collabs, or friendship .My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudyVisit our website: www.nataliebrite.com Access our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364f

As we conclude our launch series that introduces The Sustainability Study, this episode unpacks what is informing our research process.  We will be sharing our unique outlook on intersectional sustainability and how that is supporting the steps and approaches we are taking to gather information, study, and compile research for this project.  Within this episode, Natalie Brite shares the core principles and responsibilities we are holding ourselves accountable to as we begin this study.  Learn about how we are focused on dismantling old paradigm approaches to research so that we can prioritize setting up our study in a way that emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Summary of this episode:A detailed breakdown of our research processOur approach to intersectional sustainability and how that is informing how we conduct researchHow we are incorporating systems thinking into our projectOur research responsibilities Why old paradigm methods for research need to change - and how we plan on changing it up!Resources mentioned in this episode:Blog Article transcribing this episode: https://www.nataliebrite.com/field-notes/the-sustainability-study-our-research-process-amp-approachVisit our website: https://www.nataliebrite.comAccess our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364fAccess the Sustainability Study Group Book Club: https://nataliebrite.notion.site/The-Sustainability-Study-Group-8f9b2b739dd34e66afe08b379c83559bMemorable quotes from this episode:We can't trust information if we only study and learn from one type of person's perspective. We have to use our privilege to advocate for those that are purposely left out of sustainability conversations, left out of research, and are most negatively impacted by sustainability crises. The health of the planet and the health of people are one and the same because when our planet is thriving and healthy, that supports society in being able to do the same.About the host, Natalie Brite:Hello. I'm Natalie Brite (she/her), a Portland based creative director, sustainable developer and strategist. I specialize in ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and strategic, whole systems planning for impact driven folks. My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Join The Sustainability Study Book Club where we will be hosting free community events and virtual gatherings around topics pertaining to Sustainability.Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudy

Welcome back to The Sustainability Study. Within this article we are going to unpack the influences that helped spark the vision for this study.  There have been many things that have helped me develop the concept for The Sustainability Study, all of which played their own part in helping me to establish the study's goals, vision, direction and purpose.  This episode discusses the personal, interpersonal and collective inspirations for this study, including references to people, books and concepts that played a tremendous role in motivating me to begin this project.  This episode provides listeners with an understanding of the facilitator, Natalie Brite's, perspectives and experiences, as well as Natalie's personal studies and background…all of which will allow you to walk away from this episode having a clearer picture of what's in store for us as we prepare to begin the study!Summary of this episode:How Natalie Brite views and relates to SustainabilityOur views on the importance of intersectional sustainabilityWho inspired and helped inform Natalie Brite's approach to sustainabilityBooks that helped Natalie Brite develop their views on sustainabilityA summary of Natalie Brite's professional background and professional journeyA summary of Natalie Brite's personal background and experiencesThe importance of co-existence, collaboration and interconnectivity in relation to sustainabilityResources mentioned in this episodeBlog Article transcribing this episode: https://www.nataliebrite.com/field-notes/the-sustainability-study-what-influenced-the-concept-of-this-studyVisit our website: https://www.nataliebrite.comAccess our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364fAccess the Sustainability Study Group Book Club: https://nataliebrite.notion.site/The-Sustainability-Study-Group-8f9b2b739dd34e66afe08b379c83559bMemorable quotes from this episode:We have to create a sense of collaborative coexistence if we are to create a sustainable future for all people and the planet.Sustainability requires coexistence between all people on the planet. Social and environmental justice is interconnected. About the host, Natalie Brite:Hello. I'm Natalie Brite (she/her), a Portland based creative director, sustainable developer and strategist. I specialize in ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and strategic, whole systems planning for impact driven folks. My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Join The Sustainability Study Book Club where we will be hosting free community events and virtual gatherings around topics pertaining to Sustainability.Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudy

Welcome to The Sustainability Study! I am Natalie Brite, the host and facilitator of this research project. I'm a Portland-based creative director, sustainable developer, and strategist. I specialize in ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and strategic whole systems planning for impact driven people. My work has cultivated a deep passion for intersectional sustainability, a topic that we are going to deep dive into within The Sustainability Study. Within our first episode, I'm going to give you a glimpse into what the intention and idea is behind The Sustainability Study. This episode will set the stage for what's to come, helping you to gain a clear understanding of what you can expect as well as participate in as The Sustainability Study unfolds!Summary of this episode:The purpose of The Sustainability StudyMy role as the facilitator and researcher of this studyOur research processThe mission and vision of The Sustainability StudyHow The Sustainability Study will be structured and our production processWhy this Study is neededThe goals that The Sustainability Study is working towardWays to get involved and collaborate with our Study!Resources mentioned in this episode:Blog Article transcribing this episode: https://www.nataliebrite.com/field-notes/yh5q0inv3ynq93montevgjt54xuu4iVisit our website: https://www.nataliebrite.comAccess our monthly newsletters: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60638337156ede3509fb364fAccess the Sustainability Study Group Book Club: https://nataliebrite.notion.site/The-Sustainability-Study-Group-8f9b2b739dd34e66afe08b379c83559bMemorable quotes from this episode:As a collective that is working, learning and studying together, we can use our collective knowledge to create positive change.We are all a part of the global collective. We are all therefore impacted by what happens to society as well as the planet. Creating a sustainable future for people and the planet enhances our ability to experience life more fully, vibrantly and abundantly.About the host, Natalie Brite:Hello. I'm Natalie Brite (she/her), a Portland based creative director, sustainable developer and strategist. I specialize in ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and strategic, whole systems planning for impact driven folks. My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Join The Sustainability Study Book Club where we will be hosting free community events and virtual gatherings around topics pertaining to Sustainability.Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudy

Episodes 1 - 3 airing January 18, 2022!Welcome to the Sustainability Study: A down-to-earth and accessible exploration of a diverse range of people who are doing not so everyday things to shape the future of our global collective in a positive way.Our Study aims to help us collaboratively establish and implement solutions to sustainability challenges.By providing listeners with education, case studies and call to actions, we hope to mobilize individuals to implement sustainable frameworks for change into their personal and professional lives.I hope that as you participate in our Study, it ignites a sense of social and environmental responsibility that can support our global collective in moving into a more equitable, vibrant and sustainable future.About the host, Natalie Brite:Hello. I'm Natalie Brite (she/her), a Portland based creative director, sustainable developer and strategist. I specialize in ethical project and business development, branding, marketing, and strategic, whole systems planning for impact driven folks. My role in this podcast is to be a researcher, student and facilitator, where I am learning alongside listeners!To be notified when our next episodes and articles publish, subscribe to The Sustainability Study on iTunes and Spotify, jump on Instagram and give us a follow at @thesustainabilitystudy, and join our newsletter. Join The Sustainability Study Book Club where we will be hosting free community events and virtual gatherings around topics pertaining to Sustainability.Want to get involved in or support this study? We are very open to collaborating in whatever capacity as this journey unfolds, so please reach out! You can help sustain this study by contributing a donation here: https://pod.fan/thesustainabilitystudy