Flipping the Green Switch

Hey everyone we are back with an episode about the hottest topic going around right now: voting in the 2020 election. Millions of Americans are taking to the polls in the next few weeks to mail in their ballot, and Amanda and Haylee are here to share some stories and thoughts about all things political. They go through the three levels of voting; federal, state, and local, and share anecdotes while highlighting important things to pay attention to. Where ever you are, this episode will have something for you!

This episode dives into how the individual interacts with sustainability, and how the picture of what a sustainable person looks like has changed over the last few decades. Have you ever wondered how to become more sustainable, but don't have the finances, knowledge, or support on where to begin? This is the episode to clear everything up and help you find the beginning of your journey, without all the pressure to change your entire life overnight. We split up the personal journey into actions you can take based on the three trusty pillars (layers) of sustainability, helping you find out where you are, and where you can go next!

Happy Hump Day Folks! This week's episode is a little different, less focused on a *big topic* and just relaxing and having a chat. Haylee talks about vegetarian dads and when meat replacements looks *too real*. Amanda shares tales from France when she voluntarily (accidentally) misjudged her ability to overcome her almond allergy. Tune in to hear our super soothing voices melodiously and mellifluously maximize our malarky.

An episode in which Haylee introduces listeners to her cake metaphor of sustainability to describe the three pillars of sustainability: people, planet, and profit. Amanda guides us through the discussion, touching on how to define and measure each pillar, as well as the potential flavors for each layer of cake. Haylee, acknowledging she knows very little about cake, won't let go of the metaphor and makes a few very profound statements on how society approaches and conceptualizes each pillar. Have a listen!

In this weeks episode, Haylee and Amanda launch the first episode in their new series 'Society vs. Sustainability', a series dedicated to examining different parts of life that are not seen as sustainable. This week we're tackling transportation, specifically cars and planes, and the idea that we don't need to give up travel to be sustainable. Tune in to hear us discuss the importance of road and air travel for social, business, and experiential purposes, and pit that against the idea that sustainability means we have to give up engine powered transportation. 

In this weeks episode, Haylee and Amanda reflect on their feelings of excitement and nerves from officially launching, then move into part two of defining sustainability. The main topic of today's episode dives into explaining sustainability from the perspective of the three "Big Movers" in society. They examine and explain the issues of sustainability from a top-down approach, taking some of the responsibility off of the individual to save the world. Give this episode a listen to hear more about the Big Movers!

In the first full length episode of Flipping the Green Switch, Amanda and Haylee touch on two topics that are especially prevalent in 2020: the idea of a "new normal" and the importance of collective action. They discuss the concept of normal and how it applies to today's world, and how sustainability fits into the mix. What is normal, why is there a new version of it, and what does collective action have to do with being normal? These questions are all covered in today's episode. Enjoy!

Our first ever published episode! This is a teaser episode where we mention some of the topics we will be covering in the future. 
We are a podcast that aims to tackle the questions surrounding sustainability, ALL the questions surrounding sustainability, while hopefully breaking things down into an easily understandable context. 
We aim to educate, uplift, empower, and entertain, all the while decoding what it means to live a sustainable life on a personal and global level in today's ever changing world. Join us for an incredible journey!