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Sustainable transport. What does it look like? Well, we know that electric cars are getting a lot of attention. We know about bicycles, buses and trains. But what about shipping? There was a time when all goods were moved across the ocean using nothing but the wind and the hardwork of a able crew.

This episode I was joined by Jorne Langelaan, the founder and captain of EcoClipper.

EcoClipper are a professional shipping company which will offer emission free transport and travel, by making use of engine-less sailing ships. Their state of the art sailing vessel will be an example of ultimate sustainability and seaworthiness.

Our conversation takes us on a whistle stop tour of the history of shipping, the current state of play and on to Jorne’s vision for a sustainable future for shipping.

Let’s go.

Links mentioned:

https://ecoclipper.org

Jorne spoke at TEDx Amsterdam in 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyJ_a3fx6IY

Example of the more hi-tech wind power solutions for shipping https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/swedish-firm-wind-powered-cargo-ships/

History of the Port of Liverpool https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Liverpool

A fascinating webinar Jorne presented at which gives lots more detail on their mission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oOYfrj-_ow

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Welcome to the Rethink Now podcast. This episode I met with Danny Moore to talk about the amazing world of foraging. Foraging is searching for wild food resources.

We may have all grabbed a few blackberries here and there. Maybe we know that nettles can be useful for some recipes. Well, that’s just scratching the surface of what is available to most of us - whether we live in a rural or urban setting.

Based in Wirral, Danny Moore has taken his lifelong love of foraging and set up a business offering a range of pesto, cordials, liqueurs, gin and vinaigrettes made with wild ingredients.

Danny and I switched on our microphones outside at the amazing Port Sunlight River Park, near to where we both live on Wirral.

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Are you carbon literate? If you seek to understand climate change then you probably should be.

The Carbon Literacy Project has, to date, helped over 17,000 people in the UK better understand their carbon footprint - wisdom that is then shared amongst business, friends, neighbours and in the wider community.

Louise Harling is a Project Officer at The Carbon Literacy Project and joins Rethink Now to discuss the ins and outs of climate change and the work that all at The Carbon Literacy Project undertake.

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The Rethink Now Podcast is BACK with a fascinating dive into the world of carbon offsetting. John Munn of ZeroSmart joins Ed Lamb to talk about how their subscriptions can help individuals and families 'offset' your carbon footprint.

ZeroSmart has made it incredibly easy for your to help our planet. Just sign up for a subscription plan, and let them do the rest.

Have a listen to find out how it works.

Episode Links

ZeroSmart website http://zerosmart.co.uk

John on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdmunn/

WWF Footprint Calculator http://footprint.wwf.org.uk

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A strange phenomenon has occurred in the UK. Despite our country being safer than ever on almost every metric, our kids have an ever decreasing imaginary border around their homes. We don't let them out of our sight! Why is that? Well, it's complicated... yes, Ed gets to have a pop at car culture, but it goes much deeper...

Enjoy the show and get in touch with your views.

Here's the initial image that got us thinking about this: https://www.facebook.com/urbancyclinginstitute/photos/a.284670935246378/1244629099250552/

Developing independence in children and why it is beneficial https://www.kumon.co.uk/blog/developing-independence-in-children/

A kid's walk to school and why it matters https://playingout.net/beas-walk-to-school-and-why-it-matters/

How kids are prepared for independence https://savvytokyo.com/japan-prepares-children-independence/

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Another of our walk and talk episodes - Ed & Tanya putting the world to rights.

A vaccine for COVID is in sight and the world is gearing up for a return to 'normal'. The trouble with that? Well, obvs, the 'normal' that we were used to was unsustainable and just about ready to collapse.

Hey ho. What do the next few months hold and what can we do to ensure that we're ready for 2021. It's the Rethink Now Podcast!

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Tom Flood is leading the way on how our roads are viewed. Are they places entirely the realm of those that drive? Or are they places where our children deserve to be able to travel on, or tow play with their friends?

Ed and Tom share similar experiences. For years they used bikes to get around, mixing with drivers with no real thought for how things should change. Then they started riding with their kids... BAM. When you ride with children on our roads–whether in the UK or North America–we GUARANTEE that your perspective will shift dramatically.

Tom joined Ed on the Rethink Now Podcast to talk about his journey so far and how he has campaigned and pushed for changed in his home city of Hamilton, Ontario.

Why do we all have to campaign for such obvious changes? Well... it's complicated and change is hard, but towns and cities around the world are finally waking up to the huge benefits that await us if we realign our priorities.

Take a listen to the latest episode and let us know what you think.

Links

Tom on Twitter https://twitter.com/tomflood1

ROVÉLO CREATIVE https://www.creativebyrovelo.com

Vision Zero Hamilton https://www.hamilton.ca/streets-transportation/driving-traffic/vision-zero-traffic-safety

Hamilton’s mayor has close call at launch of ‘Commuting with Council’ campaign https://globalnews.ca/news/4108487/hamiltons-mayor-has-close-call-at-launch-of-commuting-with-council-campaign/

The Rethink Now podcast marches on... literally! Tanya and Ed, like everyone else in England, can't meet up indoors at the moment so we grabbed a couple of mobile microphones and went for a walk instead. We'd been interested in a Facebook post which called for ideas on how a local high street (Heswall) could change and progress in the years ahead. Well, we sure do have some ideas on that and HERE THEY ARE.

Missed anything? Leave a comment on our Facebook page and let us know.

Heswall Today Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/HeswallToday/posts/3618034684929631

The Pedestrian Pound https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/media/3890/pedestrian-pound-2018.pdf

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When is a parking spot not a parking spot? When it is transformed: a gallery, a garden, a playground.

We recently spoke with Paul Riley from Transition Liverpool where we discuss sPark It Liverpool and the wider work they are up to. The idea that we should start removing cars from our cities is a hot topic at the moment and it's a subject that COVID has accelerated.

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https://transitionliverpool.org

https://www.spacehive.com/sparkitliverpool

https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/build-back-better/

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It's the first interview for the Rethink Now Podcast! Ed biked over to Heswall to have a chat with Sammy who owns and operates The Barn.

It's tough times for many businesses right now but, with more folks working from home and a greater emphasis on the local economy in the years ahead, the future *should* be very bright for businesses like this.

We talk about Sammy's personal journey, obstacles faced and plans for the future - not just for The Barn but the future of our high streets in general.

Enjoy, and be sure to take a look at the links below. Oh, and if you're in the area do pop in to The Barn and take a look around.

http://thebarnwirral.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/planetheswall

James Kunstler: How bad architecture wrecked cities - https://youtu.be/Q1ZeXnmDZMQ

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