This week we look at the challenge of turning environmental policy into practice.  On paper, transitioning to a cleaner, greener future should be straightforward—set ambitious targets, pass new laws, and invest in renewable technologies. But in real life, things are more complicated. Costs rise, industries push back, communities feel the squeeze, and political will can shift. What looks ideal in a brief doesn’t always work smoothly on the ground. In this episode we'll uppack the gap between policy and practicality and examine how goverments can set goals that are both visionary and workable.

They may be miniscule, but their impact is massive. This week we put a small but pervasive pollutant under the microscope -  microplastics. They’re in our oceans, our air, our food, and even inside our bodies. These tiny fragments of plastic are everywhere, yet most of us rarely think about them. In this episode we'll examine how they got here, ask are they harmful and determine what we can do about the problem.

This week we talk about a topic that fills some people with dread, climate anxiety.  The planet is warming, the storms are stronger, and the headlines never seem to stop. For many, the fear of what’s coming isn’t just a concern — it’s a constant weight. The worry that grows with each new report or natural disaster is reshaping how some of us think, act, and dream about the future. But you’re not alone, in this episode we unpack the uncertainty, explore ways to manage our emotions and help turn anxiety into action.

Cosy homes for fewer costs, in this episode we'll fill you in on  the finances of retro-fitting. From grants to green mortgages, small modifications to full upgrades – we’ll show how energy-efficient improvements can transform your teach.  We look at the nuts and bolts of renovating and reimagining your home to meet modern standards of sustainability. 

In this episode we’re plugging into electric cars. While engines have powered our motors for decades they have also fuelled a climate crisis, with road transport accounting for around a fifth of global emissions, Enter the electric car, a practical solution for a sustainable future. EVs have gone from futuristic to mainstream in just a few short years.  We speak with experts, and industry insiders to understand what’s driving the electric vehicle revolution, and identify some of the blindspots. 

In this episode we’re turning Halloween green. From bonfires to sweets, its scary to think our seasonal celebration is often more trick than treat.  We unmask the environmental impact of our bad habits and look at how simple swaps, can turn a wasteful night into a thoughtful tradition.  We’ll show you how to keep the spirit of Halloween alive, without haunting the earth.  

This episode of 28 Ways to Save the World is all about curating a more conscious closet and how sustainability never goes out of style.  From reusing your clothes, and reimaging your wardrobe, we’ll show you how saving the planet is always in season.   We trace where your old clothes end up and unravel the true price of fast fashion.

28 Ways to Save the World is a practical guide to greener living and the simple steps we can all take to tackle climate change.    Presented by Meghann Scully, this episode dives into a resource we use every single day – water.  Whether it's your morning coffee, a hot shower or a sea swim, water filters into everything we do and is essential for the survival of all living things.  But despite our dependence, it's a resource we often take for granted. On this show we’ll explore the ripple effect of conserving water and discover how small changes can lead to big waves in protecting our household supplies and waterways for generations to come.  

28 Ways to Save the World is a practical guide to greener living and the simple steps we can all take to tackle climate change.    Our first episode, Pasture To Plate, digs into how our food is grown, raised, and brought to the table and how better choices in the field can mean a healthier planet for us all.