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First Mile's Climate Heroes showcases the businesses & start-ups, scientists, academics, activists, and dreamers who are building solutions to the climate crisis.Now in its fourth series, the po... more
FAQs about First Mile's Climate Heroes:How many episodes does First Mile's Climate Heroes have?The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.
December 10, 2020S1 E17. Understanding how we can take action against the environmental footprint and consequences of the fashion industryWe chat all things fashion with Dr Patsy Perry who is a Reader in Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University. We focus on the environmental footprint and consequences of fashion, the rise of fast fashion, the innovative companies leading the way to a more sustainable future and how we, as consumers can take action. ...more45minPlay
November 25, 2020S1 E16. Fixing our dysfunctional relationship with plasticCould you imagine a modern world without plastic? It's a valuable and useful material when used well, but we're living with the consequences of not having designed for end-of-life. We chat to Mark Miodownik, Materials scientist & engineer; Director of the UCL Institute of Making; author and occasional tv/radio presenter about the future of plastic....more41minPlay
November 11, 2020S1 E15. KeyKeg: how to tap into the circular economyIf you're a beer drinker, you've almost certainly had a pint out of a KeyKeg; the lightweight alternative to traditional steel kegs. Hear KeyKeg's CTO, Bert Hanssen, discuss KeyKeg's fascinating journey towards a closed-loop system....more30minPlay
October 28, 2020S1 E14. Delphis Eco: Cleaning up the cleaning industryWe speak to Mark Jankovich Founder and CEO of Delphis Eco to find out how Delphis Eco is disrupting the cleaning product industry with recyclable products and clever formulations that put the environment and aquatic organisms first....more30minPlay
October 16, 2020S1 E13. LettUsGrow: Growing lettuce with LEDs: the sustainable future of farming?Bruce chats to Ben Crowther, Co-founder & CTO of revolutionary indoor agriculture company, LettUsGrow. Find out about aeroponics, vertical farming, food waste and what UK agriculture will look like in 2050....more27minPlay
October 15, 2020SE1 E13. LettUsGrow: Growing lettuce with LEDs: the sustainable future of farming?Bruce chats to Ben Crowther, Co-founder & CTO of LettUsGrow who design aeroponic irrigation and control technology for indoor and vertical farms. They chat all things, aeroponics, vertical farming, how 40% of all salad in the world is wasted, their closed-loop systems and what the UK agriculture will look like in 2050. ...more27minPlay
October 02, 2020S1 E12. Hubbub: Solving environmental issues through playRecycling bins that blow bubbles, giant ashtrays and DIY bat costumes… We speak to Hubbub creative partner, Sarah Divall, to find out about the role of psychology and playfulness in kick-starting behavioural change....more27minPlay
October 01, 2020S1 E12. Hubbub: solving environmental issues through playRecycling bins that blow bubbles, giant ashtrays and DIY bat costumes…we speak to Hubbub creative partner, Sarah Divall, to find out about the role of psychology and playfulness in kick-starting behavioural change....more27minPlay
September 04, 2020S1 E11. The science behind Nando's ambitious 2030 carbon targetWe speak to Henry Unwin, Head of Sustainability at Nando's UK & IRE to find out about the importance of making sustainability fun, why carbon off-setting isn't the immediate solution, and what it means to sign-up to the Better Chicken Commitment. And don't miss Henry's top recycling tips for a unique way to reuse a box of wine!...more28minPlay
August 05, 2020S1 E10. How to build communities through food wasteBruce chats with Tessa Clarke, CEO and Co-Founder of the food sharing app Olio. They discuss the shocking reality of food poverty and malnutrition here in the UK, the environmental impact of food waste, and how we need to stop looking for the perfect fruit and veg in the supermarket.https://olioex.com/...more41minPlay
FAQs about First Mile's Climate Heroes:How many episodes does First Mile's Climate Heroes have?The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.