This episode circles back on the driving reason SustainableJoes started with an off-grid and zero waste urban journey in year one. Over 50% of our global population already lives in an urban center…thus, how do we empower our ever growing urban population with sustainable solutions?

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To discuss what the future of the built environment looks like, in this episode, Stephen sits down with Sandra Leigh Lester. CEO of Affecting Change. Affecting Change helps create healthy, energy-efficient buildings using transformation and change management strategies, empowering change-making organizations to create high-performance facilities.

Sandra & Affecting Change have worked on notable projects including the Oprah celebrated Fogo Island Inn and the $1.5 Billion dollar Humber River Hospital. To view more projects Affecting Change has worked on: Click here.

Photo: Joe Batt Arm

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

To learn more about the built environment you can also listen to the following episodes:

The other day I was talked into watching The Devil Wears Prada for my first time ever. (Ok, maybe I just wanted to watch it.) Anyways, love it or hate it, I’ll reserve my thoughts on this mid-2000s film. However, there is one moment from the film that I am inspired to share, as it ironically echoes a resounding truth to today’s post. (more…)

I love talking to inspired people. They all share an innate characteristic which is truly captivating. Each has a relentless drive and excitement to achieve their objectives; with emotion which can be felt in every word they speak and each action they take.

From Andrea Bocelli to LeBron James, Sara Blakely to Oprah Winfrey, their passion is palpable. And it was this passion that drove me to sit down with motorsport driver, Robin More-Gaspar. 

Whether it’s flying into New York City and seeing that iconic skyline, or cycling around Amsterdam, all cities have a certain mystique to them; and like it or not, from the chaotic crosswalks of Tokyo to the density of Delhi, cities are the future for the majority of humanity. 

Currently, over fifty percent of our global population already lives in a city. Seventy percent of global GDP is generated in cities. Sixty-six percent of global energy is consumed by cities, and estimates have our urban population exceeding 70% of the global population by mid-century!

So what’s our plan to make cities sustainable? (more…)

~ Tom Rand @TomRand

In a world of irrational behavior, Tom Rand stands out.

Neither solely a capitalist or environmentalist, Tom is what I like to call profitably pragmatic; and frankly, I find his pragmatic realism, refreshing. (more…)

Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit?

In this episode of 2084, Stephen sits down with Brad Wammes & Jordan Whelan for a very real conversation covering social inclusion, sustainability, and homosexuality.

Points Covered Include:

Ultimately, one of the pillars of sustainable development is social inclusion, and this episode is a thought provoking way we as a society can let go of traditional gender assumptions, and move forward in a more socially inclusive manner.

Contact: @jordanjwhelan ~ http://greysmokemedia.com

Of Note: 

Our recording device picked up some random radio station, so please disregard the background inconsistency.

Be advised, this episode does touch of some sensitive subject matter.

Announcements: 

If you have yet to watch our film, you can view it by clicking here.

If you are interesting in being the next SustainableJoes intern, send us a message on our Facebook page, or at by clicking the connect link above.

Lastly, you can become a Patron of SustainableJoes by clicking here.

We hope you enjoy this positive, powerful, and thought provoking episode…a perfect follow up to last weeks Social Justice, Society, & Impact Actions w/ Alex Gill. If you didn’t listen to last weeks episode you can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking here.

Sustainably yours,

Stephen

Looking to solve a problem?

In this episode of 2084, Stephen sits down for an uncut and candid live conversation with social entrepreneur Alex Gill. Alex Gill is a CoFounder of the Toronto based social consultancy, Mendicant Group. Founding Director of Ryerson University’s Social Venture Zone, and one of Canada’s Social Justice All Stars.

In this conversation Alex sheds some light on:

This episode is sure to change your prospective on social justice, impact, and sustainability. Full stop ~ You will never look at your business, organization, and problems the same!

After listening, if you want to connect with Alex, the best way is via twitter @AlexGill

Announcement, we are looking for our first SustainableJoes 2084 intern. If this is you, please send us an email at [email protected]. AND if you have yet to watch our documentary, you can view it at SustainableJoes.com.

I hope you enjoy,

Stephen

We look forward seeing you on the inside!

Happy 2018 everyone!

We are back at it and happy to be releasing out first episode of the year.

We have been working hard over the last few weeks to get our film released online, AND we are over the moon to announce that it is live.  You can watch it for free right now at www.SustainableJoes.com/movie

Look back at 2017, it has been a wild ride! In this bonus episode of the 2084 podcast, we share our road map for 2018.

We have some pretty exciting things in the works and want to say a BIG THANK YOU to YOU for belonging to this community.

Please let us know if there are any people you would like us to interview in 2018, AND if you would like to get more involved in the podcast, send us a message at [email protected].

Lastly, our podcast is publicly funded. Thank you to all our Patrons who support the production of this content. You too can become a Patron here – https://www.patreon.com/sustainablejoes

Make it a good week!

Stephen

It is with a great deal of thanks and humility that we release our film today.

‘SUSTAINABLEJOES – The Time Is Now’ is an entertaining and fast paced crash course in the space of sustainability, focusing on less doom and gloom, more hope and solutions; with a behavioural economics twist, featuring Dr. Dan Ariely.

Like our film, this episode turned into an emotional journey I didn’t expect.

You can watch it for free right now at SustainableJoes.com

I look forward to hearing what you think and I thank you all for being a part of this community.

Sustainably Yours,

Stephen

In this week’s episode 2084, Stephen sits down with Jim Lord, Co-Founder of EcoVert and Organizer of GreenDrinks Toronto. EcoVert is one of Canada’s largest sustainability consultancies, and Green Drinks is an international organization bringing people together to have ‘green’ conversation over ‘drinks’.

In this episode we talk about the early days of Green Drinks. Consulting in the space of sustainability; challenges, obstacles, opportunities, and what moving forward looks like.

We are also excited to announce that we will be releasing our film next week! If you want a free copy and have not signed up to our mailing list yet, now would be a great time to do so www.SustainableJoes.com

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Thank you all for being a part of this conversation.

Make it a great day and I hope you enjoy episode 18,

Stephen