“Biodiversity is the greatest treasure we have...” said Thomas Eisner, the father of chemical ecology, and yet it is disappearing right before our eyes. In today's episode, Riya delves into what biodiversity is, its importance, and what you can do to make a difference!

“Plant Native Plants” Episode Link: https://letsthinkgreen.wixsite.com/home/podcast/episode/2b8fff83/world-environment-day-planting-native-plants-and-a-challenge

Our Resources:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/09/how-biodiversity-loss-is-jeopardising-the-drugs-of-the-future

https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20120325/penicillin-an-accidental-discovery-changed-the-course-of-medicine

https://www.science.org/content/article/are-we-middle-sixth-mass-extinction

https://www.amnh.org/research/center-for-biodiversity-conservation/what-is-biodiversity

https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/what-is-biodiversity

Learn More:

https://www.worldwildlife.org/blogs/sustainability-works/posts/solutions-for-saving-biodiversity

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-mass-extinction-and-are-we-facing-a-sixth-one.html

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02088-3

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E-waste is a problem that usually falls under our radar. Join Riya in this episode as she reveals why e-waste is such a big problem and what YOU can do to help tackle it!

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Thank you so much for your patience everyone! I hope you enjoy the episode. ~Pragya

Last week, Riya talked about water quality: what it is, the importance of having healthy waterbodies, and what you can do to insure that you are not contributing to water pollution. This week, I continue that discussion by talking about GA Adopt a Stream, a state-level initiative aimed at preserving and restoring the water quality of state water bodies. 

Not all states have an AAS program. Visit this link to find similar programs. Please keep in mind that not all AAS programs will offer the same activities as GA AAS. 

City of Tulsa AAS - https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/streets-and-stormwater/stormwater-quality/adopt-a-stream/

City of Charlotte AAS - https://charlottenc.gov/StormWater/Volunteer/Pages/AdoptAStream.aspx

Clinton River Watershed Volunteering - https://www.crwc.org/programs/volunteer/adopt-a-stream

Central New Jersey Watershed Volunteering - https://thewatershed.org/volunteer/

Wetland Volunteering Programs - https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/examples-state-and-local-wetland-volunteer-monitoring-programs

Georgia AAS - https://adoptastream.georgia.gov/how-do-i-get-started-adopt-stream 

Click here to listen to Part 1 of the Water Quality series: https://letsthinkgreen.podbean.com/e/let-s-think-about-water-quality/

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Join Riya as she talks about water quality and what you can do to help make your local water bodies healthier!

Resources/References

“Importance of Water Quality and Testing” https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/public/water_quality.html

“Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff.” https://www3.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/nps_urban-facts_final.pdf

“Why You Should Care About Water Quality.” https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/why-you-should-care-about-water-quality

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Our next episode comes out on Monday, October 4. Mark your calendars! We release episodes on a bi-monthly basis. 

Composting is one of the best ways that you can make your life more sustainable. Join Riya and Apurva as they break down the steps of compositing and explain exactly what you must do in order to create a successful composting pile!

Meet Apurva!

Apurva is a high school senior, manager of the @stresselucidated instagram account, and an avid gardener!

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Our next episode comes out on Monday September 6. Mark your calendars! We release episodes on a bi-monthly basis. 

-Pragya

I put everything in the recycling because it's my way of being sustainable. Does this sound like you? This definitely sounded like me a couple years back. Well, you may disappointed to hear that everything in your recycling bin is not recycled! Join Riya (and me!) as we discuss what can and cannot be recycled, and how you can recycle more cleanly. 

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Resources

> https://sustainablepackaging.org/101-resin-identification-codes/

> https://www.rubicon.com/blog/what-can-be-recycled/

> https://plasticoceans.org/7-types-of-plastic/

> http://sustainability.umich.edu/environ211/recycling-bin-contamination

> https://everydayrecycler.com/plastic-number-7/

Our next episode comes out on Monday, August 23, 2021. Mark your calendars!

~Pragya

In the grand scheme of things, the actions I take don’t matter. Do you feel like this? Well, I'm here to inform you that THIS IS A MYTH! Join Riya as she explains why your actions really do MATTER! Also, at the end of the episode, Riya shares an online instagram community that you can join to see what other people are doing for the environment!

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Resources:

> Social Contagion: https://tinyurl.com/yuzae753

> The Difference One Person Makes: https://tinyurl.com/r2bzautr

Our next episode comes out on Monday August 9. Mark your calendars!

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want businesses and organizations to change their ways and become more sustainable?

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Well, you've come to the right place! In today's episode, Riya lays out the steps to start an environmental campaign. Starting an environmental campaign may seem like a daunting task but after listening to the episode, you will have the confidence and know-how to start one yourself! 

Once you start your campaign, don't forget to e-mail, text, or tweet us, so we can feature you on our show! Our email is [email protected], our instagram is @letsthinkgreenpodcast, and our twitter is @ThinkGreenPod.

Timestaps!

Step 1: Choose a problem 1:30

Step 2: Do research about the environmental problem that you have chosen 2:00

Step 3: Write a letter to the business or organization that you are targeting 3:01

Step 4: Set up a meeting 5:24

Step 5: Learn how to get the media involved 6:30

Step 6: Start a petition 8:50 

Resource

McCallum, Will. "How to Give Up Plastic: A Guide to Changing the World, One Plastic Bottle at a Time." Penguin Life, 30 Oct 2018. 

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Next episode comes out on July 26. Mark your calendars!

Thank you for listening! We hope you enjoyed this episode. 

~Pragya

There are 165 million tons of plastic in the ocean, and this number is only growing. How can you stop using plastic when it is everywhere? Listen to this episode to learn how!

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We upload episodes every other Monday. Next episode comes out on July 12. Mark your calendars!

Don't be duped by greenwashers! Join Riya as she talks about what greenwashing and how you can avoid it!

Ecolabel Index: http://www.ecolabelindex.com/

Listen to last week's episode on planting native plants: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jidtv-10563fa

We will be uploading on a bi-weekly basis. Next episode comes out on June 28! Mark your calendars.