Light pollution is a serious issue for humans, plants and animals, but many people are unaware of its impacts. Special guest Jane Slade joins us in discussing the unintended consequences of artificial light, the importance of darkness, and ways we can minimize our impact.

Links:

Anatomy of Night

Anatomy of Light

International Dark Sky Association

Urban Wildlife Information Network

Jane Slade on Twitter: @janeslayed

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Implementing green practices into our lives doesn't stop at home. Thomas Jelley, an international leader in environmental sustainability in the workplace, joins us in discussing the important role businesses large and small play transitioning to a sustainbale economy. We discuss practices that can be implemented to ensure a culture of sustainability throughout the organization, greenwashing, and the role employers and consumers play in this process.

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Raising kids sustainably doesn't have to be overwhelming! We discuss practical ways to implement sustainable practices into your routine, for everything from clothing to poop. The crew gives examples that work (and don't), and special guest and low-waste mom Lenna Barr shares some of her favorite techniques and resources. Resources mentioned in this show:

Be Zero Waste Girl

The Good Trade

Hannah Anderson

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv

The Parent's Guide to Climate Revolution by Mary DeMocker

Planetbox

Pura Bottles

Your Eco Friend

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"Treevangelist" Paul Johnson, host of the podcast "Trees are Key," joins us for a discussion about deforestation, its consequences, and ways you can help combat this terrible practice. We also discuss the important role trees play in the environment and our health.

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Composting is a great way to dispose of biodegradable waste instead of throwing it in a landfill, but it can seem like an overwhelming activity if you've never done it before. We discuss what composting is, how it works and ways you can start composting at home or using a third party. Special guest Michelle Pace, owner of The Green Plant joins us in breaking down this dirty topic!

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Food is a necessity, but its production can wreak havoc on the environment. We'll discuss how food is produced, consequences of modern food production and ways you can manage your impact on the system.

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The crew shares their green resolutions for 2019, as well as sustainability media and resources they find useful. Links mentioned in the show:

Books

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv

The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One by Sylvia Earle

Instagram

Andrea Sanders

Minimalist Baker

Simply Living Well

Documentaries

An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Sequel

Burt's Buzz

Forks Over Knives

Minimalism

Super Size Me

Wasted! The Story Of Food Waste

Magazines

The Nature Conservancy

National Parks Conservation Association

Sierra Club

Texas Parks & Wildlife

Podcasts

A Sustainable Mind

StarTalk

Sustainability Defined

Websites/Newsletters/Businesses

Austin EcoNetwork

Blue Zones

Earth 911

The Eden Projects

Green Biz

Life Without Plastic

The Minimalists

The Minimalist Baker

Package Free Shop

Plastic Free July

Recyclebank

Screw Plastic

SeaLegacy

SmartBrief on Sustainability

Terracycle

Trash is for Tossers (Laura Singer)

Treehugger Daily

Zero Waste Home

Youtube Channels

Exploring Alternatives

Living Big in a Tiny House

Ellen Fisher

Refinery 29: My sweet Digs

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The holidays can be crazy, but you can still be "green" without adding extra stress! In this episode, we give ideas for how to reduce waste, upcycle and be a more conscious consumer this holiday season. We're joined by special guest and environmental enthusiast Rebekah Zetts.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever, both for being environmentally friendly and the cost savings. EVangelist Buzz Smith joins us as we discuss types of EVs, how they work, and tips for buying them. Buzz also explains the benefits and challenges of owning an EV, and what the future holds for the industry.

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Water is one of our most precious resources, and while more than 70% of the earth is covered in it, there's only a small percentage that we can use. Learn why it's imperative that we understand how to conserve it and tips for how you can minimize your own water usage at home.

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