Project NEXT: The Podcast

Project NEXT: The Podcast

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Project NEXT: The Podcast episodes

  • Episode 7: Spilling the Tea on Hydro Flasks with Madi and Taylor
    In our podcast featuring Madi and Taylor we will be discussing the dirty secrets of  Hydro Flasks. We will be going in depth to describe how harmful the materials used can be and the injurious environmental impacts. Our edisodes will include the process of producing Hydro Flasks through segments of mining, amount of energy, and transportation/production. By the end of this podcast we hope to leave you astonished by how damaging hydroflasks are and have you questioning if they are really a greener option.
    5 min
  • Episode 7: Cluck Yeah with Grant and Cecilia

    Our podcast is all about exposing Chick-Fil-A’s homophobia as well as the dangers of intensive chicken farming. We will be going in depth on all of the Anti-LGBT organizations that Chick Fil A has donated millions to as well as direct homophic quotes from the people on top of the corporation. Besides that, we will also be talking about the terrible conditions chickens are held in during the intensive farming process as well as everything bad from their hatching to their slaughter.

    6 min
  • Episode 6: Beneath the Polish with Lainie and Katherine

    In the podcast Beneath the Polish we will expose the many secrets behind the fake nails that many of us so oftenly splurge on. Listeners can expect the shocking truth that may forever impact future decisions. The act of getting your nails done is usually thought to be as a treat or reward; however, the negative effects these nails have greatly outweighs the positives. This podcast will expand on not only the negative environmental aspects but also the many health and well-being aspects. We aspire to make everlasting changes in habits of our listeners and hope to gain awareness and make influential statements that affect the act of getting your nails done.

    9 min
  • Episode 5: Breaking the Mold with Jada and Maya

    Our podcast is a slap of reality for all you Jell-O lovers out there. Our episodes will uncover various astonishing realities of Jell-O, taking a closer look into the ingredients and how this product destroys the environment. Each episode will make you regret more and more ever having eaten that mysterious treat. Our discussions are based on credible research that will leave you second-guessing every ingredient label on your favorite foods.

    9 min
  • Episode 4: Jewelry: It's Not As Pretty As It Seems with Kayleigh

    While listening to this podcast, you will be educated on not only the process of how jewelry is made, but also all the bad effects that come with -- jewelry. We will be taking a journey, talking about a certain jewelry company that not only uses toxic metals, but fails to advertise it while selling their products. I will be going through and sharing a lot of information, I also will bring people in to collect their take on jewelry and if they have had any bad experiences with certain jewelry. This podcast is definitely one to listen to, it's not one of those that will put you to sleep and hopefully it will open your eyes to the real world of jewelry.

    6 min
  • Episode 3: The Risks of Brake Pad Production with Alec and Ellis

    Our podcast goes over the history of brake pad production, how brake pad materials are harmful, and government involvement in what companies can and can't put into their brake pads. We will also cover how in the past companies have put asbestos and other known carcinogens into their brake pads for monetary purposes. Companies are currently putting harmful chemicals that are known to cause cancer in their brake pads, getting cancer or other life threatening diseases by inhaling brake dust is more common than you may think.

    7 min
  • Episode 2: SHEIN-ing The Light on SHEIN'S Shady Secrets with Johanna and Olivia

    In the podcast SHEIN-ing the light on SHEIN’S Shady Secrets listeners can expect to not only learn about fast fashion but also experience first hand accounts of SHEIN’S impact on the world. Our podcast will cover environmental effects on SHEIN, chemicals quality,  interviews with those who have had designs stolen, reviews, and our own testing of products. Listeners will be engaged, laughing, and at the edge of their seats throughout the series. The fast fashion industry is more than just a way for people to buy cheap clothing, it is harmful and detrimental to the environment.

    9 min
  • Episode 1: Palm Problems with Daniel and Nick

    You can expect thrilling conversations about the economic and environmental impacts by the Palm oil industrial companies. We hope to expose and dive into the dirty parts of the palm oil industry. Not only will we indulge in how that affects YOUR life, we discuss what steps we need to take to solve it.

    6 min

About Project NEXT: The Podcast

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This podcast is hosted by the students of Project NEXT, a project-based learning program at Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Through authentic, real-world projects,…