The climate crisis is an intersectional problem that needs intersectional solutions. How can we provide support and give back to our indigenous communities while fostering a brighter, more sustainable future? NOW’s Co-Founder and CEO Eric Doak joins me for an inspiring, thought provoking conversation on what we need to start focusing on, who we need to listen to and how we can come together to lead our planet towards a greener future. We discuss the current projects NOW is leading and why it is critical to start taking action immediately. 

Check out how you can get involved and learn more about NOW at https://www.generation-now.com/

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This week I chat with Catherine Arnston, CEO and Founder of EnergyBits! When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big! Catherine started her company to provide algae tablets and continues to provide research and information on the benefits of algae. 

Listen to the episode as we discuss the benefits of algae for humans, the planet and how it's the future of plastics, fuel and agriculture! Catherine discusses the difference between Spirulina and Chlorella, both having high nutritional value, work with every kind of diet and builds strength and immunity. Learn more at https://www.energybits.com/. To read about algae's environmental impact, check out https://visuals.energybits.com/articles/why-algae-like-energybits-is-sustainable-and-ecofriendly.pdf

If you'd like to purchase EnergyBits, use code "thesustainableact" at checkout for 20% off your purchase!  

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This week I sit down with returning guest, Ilze Millere, who discusses her new venture and business with me: ZeroSet.

In this episode we talk about how Covid-19 has affected us, our careers and the sustainability goals we’d been working on, how to implement sustainability into your creative work, and how Ilze’s new company ZeroSet will work with filmmakers, artists and creative entrepreneurs to reduce their overall impact. Some other things we discuss include why leading by example and sharing your wins will create a positive effect, how to start your journey in the environmental movement, and challenges to overcome.

The Sustainable Act is a proud partner of ZeroSet. To receive a discount code for one of ZeroSet’s services, send us an email at [email protected] with ZeroSet in the subject line! Learn more about ZeroSet at www.zeroset.org or on Instagram at @creative.environmentalists

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This week I sit down with designer and product creator Alisa Yao, based in Vancouver, Canada to discuss everything about the sourcing, making and discarding of materials and products sustainably! 

Alisa explains the difference between recycling vs down-cycling, what is greenwashing, how to source materials sustainably and the life cycle of certain products. We also go into eco anxiety, picking your battles and making gradual baby steps to improving your overall consumption and waste. 

Alisa has her own business where she creates and sells eco products, be sure to check it out at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlisaYao and her Instagram at @aymyao to support her and learn more about eco lifestyle!

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Ever wondered how entrepreneurs can live a more sustainable life? 

This week I sat down with Vanina Howan, host of The Ecopreneur Show podcast! We discuss how Vanina’s background in fashion design lead her to pursuing a sustainability focused career, the start of her podcast and connecting with eco entrepreneurs, advice for businesses and brands wanting to adopt sustainable methods, and advice on practising a zero waste lifestyle. We also talked about cancel culture, privilege, and how to deal with brands or businesses that no longer align with our values.

This week's recommendation is "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. Be sure to check out Vanina's podcast on all major platforms, her website at https://www.theecopreneurshow.com/ and Instagram @theecopreneurshow

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Intersectional environmentalism focuses on amplifying and putting Black, Indigenous and POC communities at the forefront for environmental talks, as they have been discussing these issues for generations, and are the most impacted by the effects of the climate crisis. 

This week, I’m joined by Isaias Hernandez, eco educator and the creator of @QueerBrownVegan, who is based in New York.

Isaias, who is a first generation Mexican-American, chats with me all about how his interest to pursue environmental science began, after growing up in a community that faced environmental injustice in Los Angeles, negatively impacting his health. We discuss what it means to be an educator vs an activist, the education system we were brought up in, challenges Isaias faces day to day as a Cis, Queer, Brown male in modern America that cultivated a large following, the importance of supporting and amplifying voices of BIPOC communities rather than speaking for them, and what the future of environmentalism should look like.

There is so much to unpack and I learnt so much from this conversation. Whether you’ve been on the sustainability train for awhile or just getting started, this episode is for you. Learn about environmental injustice, intersectionality and the importance of listening to BIPOC folks.

Follow Isaias at @QueerBrownVegan and https://www.queerbrownvegan.com/ to learn new eco facts and find accessible education content on the environment, and support his work!

And check out @IntersectionalEnvironmentalist at https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/ to read, learn and find a community that amplifies BIPOC environmentalists.

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The Black Lives Matter movement has become our generation’s largest civil rights movement, all while during a global pandemic. People around the globe are taking more initiative to educate themselves on current events and history, fight systemic racism, challenge governments to re-evaluate their priorities and have their voices heard.

I sat with my little sister, 13 year old Saavi Khurana, to discuss the movement from her perspective and what the younger generation is learning and could be doing during this time, so in the next 10 years, we see actual progress.

We discuss the education system, our responsibilities as South Asians supporting our Black communities, and changes we need to see, because social justice is climate justice. We do not speak for Black people and are actively learning ourselves, so please feel free to send us resources and join the discussion.

Continue using your voice. Donate to Black communities, support Black organizations, write letters/call your local government offices and demand change. Check out https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ for resources and links!

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If you work in the film/entertainment industry, you are probably familiar with start packs. Each time you start a show, you're required to fill out what seems like a book of paperwork, all for it to be entered into a computer after anyways! With some productions having 100+ cast/crew members, millions of sheets of paper are used just once and then tossed. I sat down with Daniel Domachowski, CEO and Cofounder of CircusHR, the newest digital platform for Canadian productions of all scales to onboard cast and crew members, send out, sign and keep track of legal documents and integrate payroll, all in one online tool! No printing required!

In this episode we discuss Circus HR, our thoughts on the future of the film industry post-pandemic, the importance of wellness and more! To learn more about Circus, visit https://www.circushr.com/

This week's TSA recommendation is supporting Black Lives Matter. Please check out https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ to donate, sign petitions, and more to show your support! 

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This week I join Karishma Patel, fitness & wellness blogger at @KP.FITSTYLE, based out of Austin, Texas, to talk all about mental health, self love, breaking the stigma and expectations in the South Asian community as a young brown woman, and dealing with negative people and comments. Karishma lets me know how she started her fitness/self love journey and Smiely gets deep and personal about her mental health journey. Follow Karishma and buy her merch as you're guaranteed to be inspired! 

If you enjoyed this conversation and want Karishma back on the show, connect with us on social media @thesustainableact and let us know! Subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed! 

This week's recommendation is Netflix's Never Have I Ever. Also please check out https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ and support Black Lives Matter by signing petitions, donating and sharing! Thank you for listening! See you next week.

If you are an event planner, a bride or groom thinking about your wedding, or a business that works in the event industry -  this episode is for you!

Have you ever thought about all the waste that is produced when you put on an event? Where do you source your materials? Where do they go after the party's done? I sit down with Natasha Thom, an event planner and entrepreneur based out of Vancouver, BC, and founder of Clearwater Events, who lets me in on how her team delivers exceptional events with sustainability at the core mind. 

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