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March 28, 2019 Planet Pod considers the Ethics of Sustainability with Estelle Dehon from Cornerstone Barristers and consultant physician Veneta Cooney
Are we making the link between poor health and the climate, and is it provoking more acts of protest and civil disobedience? Are the protests effective and what should and could the law do about it? Join Amanda as she discusses health, the law and ethics with Estelle Dehon, a leading barrister at Cornerstone Barristers whose work includes environment and planning law (with particular expertise in climate change matters) and Dr Veneta Cooney, a consultant physician who specialises in occupational and environmental medicine.
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39 min
March 25, 2019 Fairtrade's David Finlay explains Fairtrade
Listen to David Finlay, Supply Chain Manager at Fairtrade Foundation, as he explains what Fairtrade is all about and what makes this such an important programme
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7 min
March 18, 2019 About Planet Pod - Finalist for Be The Change Awards 2019
We are thrilled that Planet Pod has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Be The Change Awards 2019! This short video is our entry for the awards - we hope you find this interesting. We are always looking for interesting subjects and stimulating guests - please get in touch if you would like to know more.
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3 min
March 14, 2019 Planet Pod goes Underground with Growing Underground's Richard Ballard and Faye Tomson from District Eating
Something is stirring in the tunnels of South London and it isn't the Northern Line!
Join Amanda and guest co-host Alex Gilbert as they chat deep below London with Richard Ballard, co-founder of Growing Underground and Faye Tomson, MD of Central Eating. Hear how how disused WWII air raid shelter tunnels are being put to good use to grow salad crops organically, efficiently and unbelievably fast. Find out more about how unused heat generated from district heating networks can be used to grow food. These really are examples of Smart Food Production in action!

HOT NEWS: We are delighted that Planet Pod has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Be The Change Awards 2019.

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36 min
February 28, 2019 Planet Pod talks Sustainable Sourcing with Fairtrade's David Finlay and eco chef Tom Hunt
Question: What has a banana, your mobile phone and your fridge got in common?
Answer: They can all be Fairtrade products.
Listen to our latest pod to find out how the gold in your phone (or even in your fridge) is as important to the Fairtrade movement as the banana in your fruitbowl. Join Amanda in conversation with David Finlay from Fairtrade Foundation and award winning eco chef Tom Hunt as they discuss gold, coffee and bananas...plus Tom's secret recipe for hot chocolate!

Fairtrade Fortnight: 25 February – 10 March 2019
For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate the people who grow our food, people who live in some of the poorest countries in the world and who are often exploited and badly paid. This year we are focusing on the people – in particular the women – who grow the cocoa in the chocolate we love so much.
FIND OUT MORE AND GET INVOLVED HERE

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34 min
February 21, 2019 UN Sustainable Development Goals explained by Emily Auckland from UKSSD
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs - also known as the Global Goals) are a great framework for anyone looking to make a positive contribution across all aspects of sustainability. In this Planet Pod Short, Emily Auckland - Network Director & Co-chair at UKSSD (UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development) - explains what the SDGs are and how they can apply to any individual or organisation. Emily highlights the way the Global Goals are each interconnected and aren't just aimed at tackling sustainability issues in developing countries (such as No Poverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2) and Good Health & wellbeing (SDG 3)) - these are also real issues needing action in developed countries such as the UK. As a common framework, the Global Goals provide a great opportunity for engagement and collaboration between individuals, business, community groups and a host of other stakeholders.
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6 min
February 14, 2019 Plastic: The End of the Love Affair? - Planet Pod talks with Laure Cucuron of TerraCycle and Hubbub's Saskia Restorick
Is our long term love affair with plastic finally over? Have we woken up as a country to the damage plastic does to our lives, our homes, our planet and our health ...... or are we still in this toxic love affair with the single use water bottle? In our Valentines episode we talk with Saskia Restorick from Hubbub and Laure Cucuron from TerraCycle about how much progress we have really made to change our ways or are we still dependent on plastic in packaging in shops in the workplace. We discuss the Waitrose £1million plastic bag fund and how you can tackle the scourge of crisp packets - join us and give plastic the "Dear John" treatment!
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39 min
February 06, 2019 Circular Economy explained by Suzannah Gore from Bioregional
What do we mean by the Circular Economy and how can the digital world of the internet, big data and innovations in advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing revolutionise our concept of waste and resources? Listen to this Planet Pod Short to hear from Bioregional's Suzannah Gore who explains the Circular Economy and how circular thinking breaks the "take, make, waste" cycle, ensuring that the earth's finite and valuable resources are kept in use for as long as possible and materials recovered and regenerated at the end of their life.
(P.S. During this Short, Suzannah mentions an innovative "disrupter" called Stuffstr - take a look at their website here)

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7 min
January 31, 2019 Planet Pod visits BedZed and talks One Planet Living with Bioregional's Sue Riddlestone and Suzannah Gore
Amanda braves the snowy weather and visits BedZed - the pioneering low carbon housing and community development in Sutton - where she is joined in conversation by Sue Riddlestone, CEO Biogregional and Suzannah Gore, Project Manager, to talk about sustainable consumption and production, One Planet Living and the circular economy (as well as using soap instead of shampoo and the quiet revolution in garden centres at B&Q!)
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43 min
January 17, 2019 Planet Pod talks Healthy Workspaces with Ben McGuire, Philippa Gill and Dr Carole Pemberton
Did you know that standing barefoot on grass increases feel-good endorphins? Coming back to work after a break can often be a bit of a shock, so we might all welcome some coping hints and tips to deal with the stresses and strains of our personal and professional lives. In this Planet Pod episode, our host Amanda Carpenter talks about healthy workspaces to guests Ben McGuire - Innovation and Business Change Director at law firm Simmons & Simmons, Phillipa Gill - Partner at Verdextra and Dr Carole Pemberton - Resilience expert and author. Together they shine a light on how we can all become more resilient to the challenges of daily life.
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43 min

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