The most sustainable and equitable world is one with both livestock and crops, as long as it's done the right way. Tune in to learn more about everything from the environmental to economic impacts of livestock.

If you have any veggie recipes you'd like to share or would like to share how you eat sustainably, let me know and I'll feature it in the next episode!

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)

Works Cited:

https://gfi.org/resource/environmental-impact-of-meat-vs-plant-based-meat/

https://www2.nau.edu/lrm22/lessons/food_chain/food_chain.html

https://www.denverwater.org/tap/whats-beef-water#:~:text=It%20takes%20approximately%201%2C847%20gallons,the%20way%20to%20the%20top.

https://www.rd.com/article/plant-based-meats/

https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/making-cattle-more-sustainable

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/ag-and-food-statistics-charting-the-essentials/land-and-natural-resources/?topicId=a7a658d4-f209-4641-9172-066ca0896abe

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Highlights/2019/2017Census_Farms_Farmland.pdf

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Todays_Reports/reports/fnlo0222.pdf

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Newsroom/2022/06-30-2022.php

https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2021/05/an-overview-of-meat-consumption-in-the-united-states.html#:~:text=Pork%20consumption%20has%20remained%20relatively,consumption%20over%20beef%20and%20pork.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/502286/global-meat-and-seafood-market-value/

https://www.history.com/news/why-humans-eat-meat

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/15/business/beyond-meat-impossible-emissions.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8305097/

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/most-sustainable-meat

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-much-meat-should-we-eat-180980616/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360181099_Meat_Consumption_and_Sustainability

Today, we are tackling the topic of the seemingly ultimate material good: plastic. We're getting a lil history lesson today with the coverage of the origins of plastic and recycling, as well as the stats regarding how effective recycling plastic actually is and what we can do as individuals to be more sustainable consumers. https://www.acplasticsinc.com/informationcenter/r/7-different-types-of-plastic-and-how-they-are-used

https://www.sciencehistory.org/the-history-and-future-of-plastics

https://www.history.com/news/recycling-history-america

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/01/recycling-wont-solve-climate-change/617851/

https://www.earthday.org/7-tips-to-recycle-better/

http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-use-less-plastic.html

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/12/1015296355/zero-waste-single-use-plastic-trash-recycle

https://apps.npr.org/plastics-recycling/

https://millerrecycling.com/plastics-recycling-numbers/

https://www.ecoandbeyond.co/articles/why-plastic-is-good/

https://www.healthdigest.com/779735/foods-to-eat-and-foods-to-avoid-if-you-have-an-upset-stomach/

Happy Earth Day! Today we will learn more about the history of this international day, including where, how, and when it started, as well as take a look at what the impacts of Earth Day were and continue to be.

As promised, here are a few sustainability focused organizations you can donate too:

Sierra Club

World Wildlife Fund

1% for the Planet

The Nature Conservancy

National Geographic Society

Environmental Defense Fund

Greenpeace

Co-Op America

Works Cited:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-the-first-earth-day-ushered-in-a-golden-age-of-activism#:~:text=But%20the%20same%20wave%20of,of%20the%20Environmental%20Protection%20Agency.

https://www.earthday.org/history/

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/earth-day

Today we are jumping into a favorite topic: sustainability shaming. Learn more about what this is, what it does to the overall mission of sustainability, and generally why it sucks. As a bonus, we’ll cover a few everyday ways that you can be more sustainable, how to self-affirm yourself along your sustainability journey, and how to be a better resource for those also on their journey. We can do this, together.

Works Cited:

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2021/05/10/the-role-of-individual-responsibility-in-the-transition-to-environmental-sustainability/

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-consumption-production/

https://behavioralscientist.org/if-you-care-about-the-environment-stop-feeling-guilty-feel-angry-instead/

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/you-can-quit-feeling-guilty-sustainability-isnt-an-all-or-nothing-game

https://keiseimagazine.com/say-no-to-sustainability-shaming/

https://fivemedia.com/articles/when-it-comes-to-living-sustainably-the-perfect-is-the-enemy-of-the-good/

In a world of capitalist/mixed-market economies and a plethora of options on the shelves, there’s plenty of room for businesses to falsely profit off of sustainability claims. Which is why in this episode, we will be learning all about greenwashing; what it is, how it’s used, and how to avoid it. Join host Emily Adams for a quick introduction to the basics of greenwashing!

Works Cited:

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10946-greenwashing.html

https://greenprint.eco/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GreenPrint-Business-of-Sustainability-Index_3.2021.pdf

https://medium.com/disruptive-design/what-is-greenwashing-how-to-spot-it-and-stop-it-c44f3d130d5

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/capitalist-countries

https://earth.org/greenwashing-companies-corporations/

https://www.gallantintl.com/blogs/top-ethical-and-sustainable-labels-you-should-know-about

Last week we covered the scope of the definition of sustainability, and this week we are going to dive deeper into who the players are in this game of sustainability and life. We're breaking this episode up into three parts; the individual, the government, and the corporation, and with each of these parts we’ll cover the areas of impact, relevant statistics, why it's important to focus on this area, and actions that we have already or should enact in order to become a more sustainable society.

Enjoy, and stay rad!

email: [email protected]

instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast Works Cited:

https://www.cio.com/article/217733/shifting-the-sustainability-focus-from-the-individual-to-the-c orporation.html

https://www.globalreporting.org/standards https://www.iisd.org/articles/evolution-private-sector-action-sustainable-development https://solartribune.com/governments-vs-corporations-vs-individuals-who-should-be-leading-the-f ight-against-climate-change/ https://theconversation.com/climate-change-focusing-on-how-individuals-can-help-is-very-conven ient-for-corporations-108546 https://academy4sc.org/video/the-smoky-room-experiment-trust-your-instincts/

Today's quick episode aims to establish a baseline of what sustainability is and it's scope. From the EPA definition to Emily's personal interpretation, we'll learn more about why an expanded understanding of the scope of sustainability is important moving forward and making radical, positive change. As a bonus, we'll touch on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and Emily will say the word "sustainability" 800 times. Enjoy, and stay rad!

email: [email protected]

instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast

Sources Cited:

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/progress-report/

https://www.epa.gov/sustainability/learn-about-sustainability

Join host Emily Adams and guests to learn more about the ins and outs of modern sustainability in today’s society - soon! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast