CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Kristina, Jen and Leekei, delve into the concept of the Planetary Boundaries 

The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is one of the nine metrics monitored in the framework of the Planetary Boundaries as climate change is not the only process that might jeopardize human life on planet Earth. 

In this conversation, we discussed the importance of a holistic approach to the environment and considered the various aspects of natural processes as these processes are all intertwined.

This approach is crucial for understanding and addressing the broader impacts on Earth's systems and human life

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary:  This segment is from a longer episode in which Olabanji and Leekei discuss the trap of plastic recycling and look for ways to take action  

Only 9% of plastics ever produced has actually been recycled knowing that the world has been producing plastic for over 70 years… 

The entire lifecycle of plastic is bad for the environment, from production to its disposal. We’ve been lured to the idea that recycling plastic is a sustainable option so we can keep producing and using more and more plastics. It is not true. It is a trap.

To listen to the full episode go here.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: In today’s episode of CarbonSessions, Jeremy and Rob talk to Alex Hallatt. Alex is a cartoonist and the creator of Arctic Circle, a syndicated comic strip about three penguins who have emigrated to the Arctic.

Jeremy, Rob, and Alex discuss the intersection of sustainability, environment, and art, emphasizing the power of comics in conveying complex ideas through simple panels. 

The conversation explores Alex’ journey from biochemistry to cartooning, highlighting the importance of storytelling and art in raising environmental awareness. 

They delve into the challenges of daily comic creation, the blend of art and science, and the role of comics in environmental education. Alex's work reflects a commitment to highlighting environmental themes and fostering community awareness and action towards sustainability.

To connect with Alex https://www.alexhallatt.com/

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You can download The Carbon Almanac free photobook "With Your Own Eyes: Climate Change In Photos" - Photos Collected And Curated With Love & Hope By People Like You.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté.

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: This segment is from a longer episode featuring Kate Field, a regenerative farmer from Tasmania, Australia.

In this episode, we explore sustainable farming practices focusing on low-input systems to avoid overgrazing and carbon leakage. Emphasizing the importance of resting pastures and maintaining continuous plant growth, we discuss methods like holistic grazing to enhance soil health and carbon sequestration. This approach not only nurtures soil microbiology but also optimizes pasture recovery and organic carbon content, illustrating a harmonious balance with nature's rhythm.

To listen to the full episode go here.

To find out about Kate’s farm, check out https://www.leapfarm.com.au/

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Let’s Have a Think: Regenerative Farming

Josh Spodek Website

https://www.sacredcow.info/book

Footprint Network - Ecological Footprint Test

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Katherine Palmer and Brian D Tormey

Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator from Canada.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: In this compelling episode, Leekei and Jenn welcomed Osprey Orielle Lake, an advocate for climate justice and the Founder of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network. 

Osprey's work with underrepresented communities, policymakers, and coalitions aims to foster climate justice and a sustainable, equitable future. Highlights of our conversation include:

• The power of worldviews: Through her book, "The Story is in Our Bones," Osprey discusses the critical role worldviews play in shaping our approach to climate change and conflicts, emphasizing the need for a collective shift towards understanding and reconciliation.
• Indigenous and Women's leadership: Highlighting successful grassroots projects and indigenous wisdom in preserving biodiversity, Osprey underlines the indispensable role of indigenous peoples and women in leading environmental conservation and climate action efforts.
• Integrating ancient wisdom: The discussion also covered the importance of blending traditional ecological knowledge with modern science to tackle environmental challenges effectively.
• Action and hope: Osprey's narrative is a call to action for supporting indigenous rights, gender equality in environmental decision-making, and embracing community-led solutions for a sustainable future.

This episode is a beacon of hope and a guide for engaging in the climate movement, emphasizing that everyone has a role to play in creating a more sustainable and just world.

About Osprey Orielle Lake:

Founder and executive director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake works internationally with grassroots, BIPOC and Indigenous leaders, policymakers, and diverse coalitions to build climate justice, resilient communities, and a just transition to a decentralized, democratized clean-energy future.

She sits on the executive committee for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and on the steering committee for the Fossil Free Non-Proliferation Treaty. Osprey’s writing about climate justice, relationships with nature, women in leadership, and other topics has been featured in The Guardian, Earth Island Journal, The Ecologist, Ms. Magazine and many other publications.

She is the author of the award-winning book Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature. Osprey holds an MA in Culture and Environmental Studies from Holy Names University in Oakland and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area on Coast Miwok lands.

Connect with Osprey on Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

To learn more, go to: https://ospreyoriellelake.earth

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: This conversation is a rerun of an episode we initially published in July 2022. We talked about how taking care of our teeth can impact the environment and how we can do better

Jenn, Leekei and Rob discussed the environmental impact of taking care of our teeth as well as plastics contained in toothpaste, dental floss and toothbrushes and alternative solutions to reduce the daily release of microplastics in waterways.

Rob shared his experience of implementing change in his dental practice by using more sustainable equipment and consumables, and advocacy

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 78, 79 and 162 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027, 346 and 256

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang and Rob Slater.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Kristina, Jen, Olabanji, and Leekei, delve into the joys of sustainable eating and the challenge of food preservation in different settings.

The discussion starts with sustainable food practices, highlighting the benefits of farm-to-fridge initiatives and the importance of supporting small, local businesses for fresh produce.

Challenges like the lack of preservatives and the need for frequent shopping due to smaller storage spaces in urban settings like Paris are discussed.

The conversation also covers effective food storage techniques, especially in varying climates, from the cold of Montana to the warmth experienced by Olabanji.

The episode concludes with a discussion on embracing simplicity in food preparation and the broader theme of fearlessness in trying new foods and experiences.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Olabanji Stephen and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt from a previous conversation with Leekei, Jenn and Olabanji discussing Yvon Chouinard donating his clothing brand Patagonia to a charity.

Hopefully, this gift to Nature will inspire other organisations to do the same.

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

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You can find out more on pages 162, 288 and 291 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 101, 141 and 136

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: Welcome to the first conversation recorded in 2024 where Jenn and Leekei usher in 2024 with optimism and kick off the year with positivity and hope for the future.

In this episode, Jenn and Leekei discuss the importance of maintaining a balance between awareness of environmental challenges and a proactive, optimistic approach to solutions. 

Highlights include Portugal's success in renewable energy, the health-centric urban planning of Singapore, and the vitality of marine life seen in the birth of a new killer whale. 

Emphasis is placed on active participation and intentional, conscious choices in daily life to contribute positively to the environment, inspired by the insights of data scientist Hannah Ritchie. 

This conversation underlines the idea that acknowledging problems while focusing on constructive action can lead to meaningful environmental progress.

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt from a previous conversation on consumer goods and possible greenwashing tactics used by brands.

We talked about our recent shopping experiences and how brands can develop more sustainable products that customers would want to buy.

Jenn shared her experience of purchasing distilled water in a shop and raised concerns about a growing trend of greenwashing. Leekei shared a similar recent experience with bathroom cleaning products. They all agreed that there is a growing demand from consumers for products that are more sustainable.

This is maybe an opportunity for brands to do better, maybe by developing new products and working more closely with consumers.

This episode was originally aired in November 2022, follow the link to listen to the full episode.

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 160 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 089

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.