Episode Summary: If you are listening to this podcast, you are probably a solarpunk. The Solarpunk movement envisions a future where sustainable technologies, renewable energy, and nature-inspired aesthetics coalesce to create vibrant, decentralised communities that prioritise ecological harmony and social well-being.

In this conversation, we are joined by Joe Hines, the co-host of youtube channel ‘Solarpunk Life’ as he discusses various aspects of the solarpunk lifestyle, including : 

• practical examples of impactful everyday actions, 
• the notion of 'never let perfect become the enemy of good enough,' 
• the role of tool libraries and garbage collection,
• being a member of ‘buy nothing’ groups.
• Solarpunk and capitalism,
• the significance of 'choose kindness,'
• and how helping others helped Joe overcome worrying.

Check out Solarpunk Life, Joe’s channel

Other channels on the same topic The Solarpunk Scene and Andrewism

Some books mentioned during the conversation:

Humankind: A Hopeful History

Doughnut Economics

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

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

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

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.

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.