Mama Earth Talk

In this episode, we talk to Lina Al-Sharif. She is the founder of Hooking Good and is currently going through her second time being diagnosed with Breast Cancer.   

During this episode, we take a look at her journey and how she discovered she had cancer, her treatment and how we can do our best to help people going through cancer and what not to ask someone that is going through this. 

Where can people find Lina?

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“The keyword is balance, in everything.”

In this episode, we talk to Matt Hill. He is the founder and CEO of One Tree Planted a Vermont-based non-profit that is making it their mission to make it easier for people to give back to the environment.   

During this episode, we take a look at some of the projects that One Tree planted was a part of and we also look at ways how we can get involved to start tree planting as well as the importance of planting trees.  

Where can people find One Tree Planted?

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“If you can tell a story then they can relate to it”

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Marcus Eriksen. He is an environmental scientist, educator and author committed to building stronger communities through art, science, adventure and activism. He is the co-founder of the 5 Gyres and LEAP LAB. He has also written one of the most comprehensive scientific articles on marine plastic pollution, partly based on his own expeditions. 

During this episode, we take a look at some of the plastic discoveries that he has made on his exhibitions, including the stomach contents of a camel that died due to a belly full of plastic. We talk about recycling, biodegradable and compostable products and find out ways that we can help to protect our environments.  

Where can people find Marcus?

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5 Gyres

“Lead by Example”

In this episode, we talk to Dolores Al Shelleh. She is the first Jordanian woman to summit Everest as well as the 1st Arab woman and second Serbian woman summiting Everest from the North. She was also the first Arab to summit Mount Manaslu.   

During this episode, we take a look at the effects climate change has on the mountains. We also talked about her role at the Sustainable City in Dubai and how she is creating more awareness through her climbs.  

Where can people find Dolores?

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“Nothing is impossible”

In this episode, I am sharing with you some of the questions that I have been getting from you amazing crazy birds and I will be answering them. We had some great questions and please do keep them coming. I talked about feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and how a quote from Jane Goodall (one of my ultimate heroes) is always often stuck in my mind and how this quote has affected many of the choices I make daily.  

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.⁠ ⁠What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” - Jane Goodall 

I also share a few amazing people and organization's that inspire me to continue every day. I also take a look at the Amazon fires and what we can do to help out where we are.  

Reference in this episode

Save the Amazon petition

Jane Goodall

Greta Thunberg

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation

Amazon Watch

Earth Alliance

Greenpeace

Below are some of the names that are used to hide palm oil in our ingredients.

• PKO – Palm Kernel Oil 
• PKO fractionations: Palm Kernel Stearin (PKs); Palm Kernel Olein (PKOo) 
• PHPKO – Partially hydrogenated Palm Oil 
• FP(K)O – Fractionated Palm Oil 
• OPKO – Organic Palm Kernel Oil 
• Palmitate – Vitamin A or Asorbyl Palmitate (NOTE: Vitamin A Palmitate is a very common ingredient in breakfast cereals and we have confirmed 100% of the samples we’ve investigated to be derived from palm oil) 
• Palmate 
• Sodium Laureth Sulphate (Can also be from coconut) 
• Sodium Lauryl Sulphates (can also be from ricinus oil) 
• Sodium dodecyl Sulphate (SDS or NaDS) 
• Elaeis Guineensis 
• Glyceryl Stearate 
• Stearic Acid 
• Chemicals which contain palm oil 
• Steareth -2 
• Steareth -20 
• Sodium Lauryl Sulphate 
• Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (coconut and/or palm) 
• Hydrated palm glycerides 
• Sodium isostearoyl lactylaye (derived from vegetable stearic acid) 
• Cetyl palmitate and octyl palmitate (names with palmitate at the end are usually derived from palm oil, but as in the case of Vitamin A Palmitate, very rarely a company will use a different vegetable oil) 

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.⁠ ⁠What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

In this episode, we talk to Jay Siegel. He is the co-host of the Sustainability Defined podcast and the founder of Ground Up Impact that makes environmental and social business ventures profitable.  

During this episode, we take a look at how sustainable business can be good for the environment as well as financially viable. We talked about some changes companies are making to educate their customers as well and how we as individuals and organisations can have a more significant impact.  

Where can people find Jay?

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Sustainability Defined

Ground Up Impact

“The most sustainable building is often times the one you already have.”

In this episode, we talk to Leif Cocks. He is an author, speaker and the founder and president of the Orangutan Project. He and his team are working to ensure the compassion, freedom and protection for Critically Endangered Orangutans.  

During this episode, we take a look at how palm oil is one of the main causes for destroying the forest, driving the Orangutan number down even further. We look at ways to help out the Orangutans by reading labels, making sure the products we buy are palm oil-free. Leif also shares with us some of the heart-warming stories of some of the Orangutans and the team taking care of them.  

Below are some of the names that are used to hide palm oil in our ingredients.

• PKO – Palm Kernel Oil 
• PKO fractionations: Palm Kernel Stearin (PKs); Palm Kernel Olein (PKOo) 
• PHPKO – Partially hydrogenated Palm Oil 
• FP(K)O – Fractionated Palm Oil 
• OPKO – Organic Palm Kernel Oil 
• Palmitate – Vitamin A or Asorbyl Palmitate (NOTE: Vitamin A Palmitate is a very common ingredient in breakfast cereals and we have confirmed 100% of the samples we’ve investigated to be derived from palm oil) 
• Palmate 
• Sodium Laureth Sulphate (Can also be from coconut) 
• Sodium Lauryl Sulphates (can also be from ricinus oil) 
• Sodium dodecyl Sulphate (SDS or NaDS) 
• Elaeis Guineensis 
• Glyceryl Stearate 
• Stearic Acid 
• Chemicals which contain palm oil 
• Steareth -2 
• Steareth -20 
• Sodium Lauryl Sulphate 
• Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (coconut and/or palm) 
• Hydrated palm glycerides 
• Sodium isostearoyl lactylaye (derived from vegetable stearic acid) 
• Cetyl palmitate and octyl palmitate (names with palmitate at the end are usually derived from palm oil, but as in the case of Vitamin A Palmitate, very rarely a company will use a different vegetable oil) 

Where can people find Leif?

Support The Orangutan Project 

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Instagram - Leif Cocks

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“If we don’t act now there might not be any Orangutans left to protect”

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Bruce Bekkar. He is an M.D with over 20 years of experience. He is also a speaker and writer and devotes his time focusing on global Environmental issues as a passionate climate activist.  

During this episode, we take a look at how climate change is affecting our health. What effects 2 degrees Celsius rise in temperature has on our body. We also look at the increase of tropical diseases appearing due to rising temperatures.

Where can people find Dr. Bruce?

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“We are dependent on nature.”

In this episode, we talk to Kevin Gelsi. He is the Sustainability Coordinator at Nudie Jean’s head office and has been in the denim business since 2012. Currently, he is handling the internal projects in the Sustainability Department, the Environmental Management System and other random sustainability-related tasks. 

During this episode, we take a look at how Nudie Jeans are produced more sustainable, what exactly is dry denim and how your Nudie Jean comes with a lifetime repair.  

Where can people find Nudie Jeans?

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“Repair your clothes more”

In this episode, we talk to Scott Wilson. He is the Design Director and Co-Founder of ZeroSquared. Scott and his team have been transforming the way we look at tiny house living by living up to their slogan, “to downsize without downgrading”. 

During this episode, we take a look at what is a tiny house. We look at the benefits of going tiny and also how the house can function off the grid. He also gives advice to anyone that is thinking of downsizing and moving into a tiny house.  

Where can people find Scott?

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“We can let go of those things and live much happier lives.”