In this episode, we dig deep into the world of tire recycling and its pivotal role in building a more sustainable future. Together with Michael Lobsinger, the Vice President of Operations at EcoFlex Recycled Rubber Solutions, we explore the history of tire recycling, its evolution, and the environmental challenges posed by discarded tires.

Learn more about EcoFlex: https://www.eco-flex.com/

The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity that showcases, inspires, and empowers Alberta’s environmental achievements. To learn more about the Alberta Emerald Foundation head to our website: emeraldfoundation.ca or follow us on social media @albertaemerald

Want to help keep this podcast going? Consider donating! https://emeraldfoundation.ca/donate/

In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of rewilding with Project Forest's Founder and Executive Director, Mike Toffan. Join us as we explore how Project Forest is on a mission to rewild Canada, one forest at a time. Discover their inspiring journey, their impact on biodiversity and climate resilience, and their vision for a greener, more sustainable future. Get ready to be inspired and learn how you can be part of the rewilding revolution!

Learn more about Project Forest: https://projectforest.ca/

The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity that showcases, inspires, and empowers Alberta’s environmental achievements. To learn more about the Alberta Emerald Foundation head to our website: emeraldfoundation.ca or follow us on social media @albertaemerald

Want to help keep this podcast going? Consider donating! https://emeraldfoundation.ca/donate/

Backyard, front yard, or even alleyway gardening is a great way to connect to nature, your community, and help feed your family.

In this episode, Bri chats with Patty Milligan from The Edmonton Urban Farm to discover the environmental benefits of gardening and the different ways to get started!

Learn more about the Edmonton Urban Farm: https://exploreedmonton.com/industry/edmonton-urban-farm

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Learn more about the Alberta Emerald Foundation: https://emeraldfoundation.ca/

In 2021 alone, 2.5 billion beverage containers were sold in Alberta. Of that, 2.1 billion were recycled through Alberta's bottle depots.

In this episode, Bri chats with Lori Koebel from ABCRC to learn what happens to our beverage containers after they're recycled and how they can help play a role in the circular economy.

Learn more about ABCRC: https://www.abcrc.com/

Find a bottle depot near you: https://albertadepot.ca/

Over the past century, Alberta's natural spaces have changed drastically. We've converted spaces like grasslands into urban centres, wetlands into agricultural areas, and so much more. And while we need to change natural spaces to meet our society's growing needs, there's often a more sustainable way to do it.

In this episode, Bri chats with Jennifer Janzen and Jana Vamosi to discuss how land use has changed Alberta’s natural areas over the past 100 years, the impact it’s had on the environment, and how we can reduce that impact as our population continues to grow.

Want to learn more about how Alberta's natural spaces are changing? Check out the Alberta Tomorrow Simulator! https://www.simulator.albertatomorrow.ca/

In this episode, Bri is joined by Sarah Janzen, owner of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, to talk about textile waste.

They'll explore where our textile waste problem comes from, its environmental impact, and discuss solutions to the problem!

Learn more about Blenderz

https://www.blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com/

Learn more about textile waste

https://wrwcanada.com/en/get-involved/resources/textiles-themed-resources/textiles-waste-facts

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-12/fast-fashion-turning-parts-ghana-into-toxic-landfill/100358702

With rising energy costs and the increasing need for climate action, solar is something that many people are turning toward. But, installing solar in your home can become overwhelming if you don't have the information you need to make the right decisions.

In this episode, Bri sits down with Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal, Co-CEO's of Zeno Renewables, to learn about:

• The benefits of installing solar on your home
• The average cost of a solar installation in Alberta
• How the installation process works
• And more!

More information about solar in Canada:

https://renewablesassociation.ca/by-the-numbers/

https://renewablesassociation.ca/solar-energy/#:~:text=In%20Canada%2C%20there%20are%20currently,to%20those%20homes%20and%20businesses.

Conservation, it's something you've probably heard of before, but maybe never thought twice about.

Today, Bri chats with Michelle Holland from The Canadian Wildlife Federation to learn about what conservation is, why it's important, and how it's shaping our future.

Cycling is a great way to reduce transportation costs and travel around our cities, but once the snow hits the ground it can be a bit intimidating! In this episode, Bri chats with Jen and Jeremy Tweddell from the Canmore Community Cruisers about the benefits of winter cycling and tips to get started.

What's in this episode?

01:30 - Why did you start winter cycling and how long have you been doing it?

04:14 - More about the Community Cruisers Bike All Winter program

07:33 - What are the benefits of winter cycling?

11:32 - How can winter cycling help us take action against climate change?

16:53 - How to get started with winter cycling

24:44 - Bike handling tips to keep you from falling

29:13 - Using electric bikes in the wintertime

Eco-anxiety is quickly becoming a shared experience for people across the world, especially young people. In this episode of WOECWD, Bri chats with Sasha Adamova from the Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education and Sebastien Rioux from Newo Global Energy about their experiences with eco-anxiety and their advice on how to work through it.

What's in this episode?

0:35 - learn more about eco-anxiety

3:00 - Sasha and Sebastien’s background

5:33 - When was the first time you experiences eco-anxiety and what prompted it?

10:57 - How do both of you deal with your climate anxiety and do you have any recommendations for how others can deal with theirs?

20:20 - Do you find that you're able to take your climate anxiety and turn it into action, and if so, what action are you taking?

Resources

Mental health and our changing climate - https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2017/03/mental-health-climate.pdf

Survey of 10,000 young people's thoughts and feelings about climate change, and government response - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3918955