Taylor Owen, Director of Building to Zero Exchange, joins little Futures to explain net-zero buildings, retrofits, and how small changes can make a big impact. Plus, we learn about her hobbies and favorite animal! 

In this episode of little FUTURES, we chat with Linda Munden, Preferred Partners Manager at EfficiencyOne, about the power of teamwork in creating energy-efficient buildings. Linda shares her story of working together to make big goals happen, just like how we can all work together to take care of our planet. Perfect for young listeners, this episode teaches the importance of collaboration and how we can all help build a greener, brighter future!

In this episode of Green Schools Nova Scotia, we chat with Andrew Randall, a Home Comfort Advisor at Greenfoot Energy Solutions. Andrew shares his passion for energy efficiency and insulation, breaking down how proper insulation keeps homes warm, saves money, and helps the environment. He explains different insulation materials, including eco-friendly options like cellulose, and highlights the government programs that support homeowners in making energy-efficient upgrades. Plus, we get a glimpse into his life, interests, and the career path that led him to this role. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation on making homes more comfortable and sustainable!

In this episode of Little Futures, Emily Wood from Mind Your Plastic shares fun and simple ways kids can help the planet by using less plastic! She talks about big clean-up adventures, why it’s important to keep our parks and beaches clean, and how kids can be green-heroes by speaking up for change. Tune in to learn how small actions can make a big difference!

In this episode, we chat with Taylor Owen, Director of the Building to Zero Exchange, about her inspiring journey into the green building sector. Taylor shares how her creativity and love for problem-solving drive her passion for climate action and community building. Learn about the concept of net-zero through Taylor’s unique “backpack” analogy, the challenges of overcoming fear of change, and how teamwork across industries is shaping sustainable futures. Taylor also highlights that a career in the environment isn’t just about science—it’s about collaboration, communication, and big ideas.

This episode with Linda Munden dives into values and career choices. Linda explains how her values of working with people led her from being a Tim Horton's supervisor to a manager with multiple portfolios promoting the Green Building Sector with Efficiency One.

Hannah shares with us how energy efficiency makes our homes more comfortable and describes how to make a net zero smoothie!

Emily Wood, Program Coordinator from Mind Your Plastic talks about easy ways to use less plastic every day and how we can keep our communities clean. She shares stories about big clean-up events, and why it’s important for students to speak up for change.

FUTURES is a Green Schools Nova Scotia podcast where we chat with green professionals about their exciting jobs, how they got there, and what makes their work important for the environment. We also spotlight green heroes—students making a real difference in their schools and communities. Tune in to learn how you can be part of a greener future!

Join us as we meet Hannah Minzloff from the Ecology Action Centre! She’s here to tell us how we can all do our part to help the Earth and teach us about energy efficiency in houses. Tune in to hear how Hannah is making changes her own home, and homes in Nova Scotia with her amazing green choices!