Did you know UK businesses create more than 41 million tonnes of waste every year?

And who would’ve known New Zealand, considered by many as a green country, is actually one of the most wasteful..

Sofi Cinque, founder of Earthic, is an environmental consultant originally from Argentina, now based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

She speaks to Harriet Robinson about her career and the ways she's managed to help businesses around the world to reduce the amount of waste they create.

Sofi offers up lots of super useful tips and advice for companies that want to make changes, with her main focus being on the people involved.

Wannabe Greener:

https://www.instagram.com/wannabe.greener/

Earthic:

https://www.instagram.com/earthic.life/

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Could you do a whole year of buying nothing new? 

Environmentalist, author, blogger and podcaster Jen Gale, known for her Sustainable(ish) project, speaks to Harriet Robinson about her second ‘make do and mend’ year and what she’s learned from the experience.

She also shares her passion for imperfect sustainable living and how she manages to get her young family onboard with lifestyle changes, as well as ways to stay positive and productive in the face of climate ‘doomerism’

If you want some inspiration to help you slow down your consumption – this is for you 😊

Sustainable(ish):

https://www.asustainablelife.co.uk/

Giki:

https://giki.earth/

Wannabe Greener:

https://www.instagram.com/wannabe.greener/?hl=en

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The live music industry generates billions of pounds for the UK economy, but it racks up a lot of carbon emissions too.

According to Clean Scene, the average touring DJ emits 35 tonnes of C02 per year, 17 times higher than is recommended per person.

Pauline Bourdon is the founder of Soliphilia, which provides sustainability consultancy and green touring for the music industry. She works closely with artists, as well as events organisations such as Team Love to ensure their festivals have sustainability values at their core.

Ross Patel runs Whole Entertainment, which prioritises culture, social justice and climate action, working with its artists to encourage them to use their influence for good.

Ross also sits on the Music Managers Forum where they lead on all climate initiatives.

Pauline and Ross join Harriet Robinson to discuss the problems within the music industry, the efforts that are being made to change them and how the industry is in a unique position to be able to influence further action.

LINKS:

Soliphilia: https://www.soliphilia.co.uk

Pauline: https://www.instagram.com/pauline.bourdon/

Whole Entertainment: https://whole.management

Ross Patel: https://www.instagram.com/rosswellpatel/

Last Night a DJ Took a Flight, Clean Scene report: https://cleanscene.club/report.pdf

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Clearing up Britain’s litter and fly tipping costs taxpayers over £1 billion per year.

Plastic-free blogger and Keep Britain Tidy ambassador Anna Lund, known for her blog No More Plastic Fantastic, talks to Harriet about her passion for litter picking, including the benefits it brings, not just to the local community and wildlife, but also for mental health.

She talks about the oldest piece of rubbish in her vintage litter collection (yes that really exists) and how she has managed to get big brands, such as McDonalds, onboard helping with litter picks.

Anna also discusses what needs to be done on a wider scale to help keep our streets and nature spots clean and safe, and gives super easy tips and advice for people wanting to start improving their own local area.

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Anna on IG: instagram.com/no.more.plastic.fantastic

Anna on Facebook: facebook.com/No-More-Plastic-Fantastic-236270193720670

Wannabe Greener on IG: instagram.com/wannabegreener

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How can you get others around you to care about sustainability as much as you do?

Environmentalist and founder of sustainability coaching platform, Coaching for Cause, Manuel Bergmann, believes the best way is to lead by example.

A German now living in Bali, Manuel talks to Harriet about the misconceptions we have of how different cultures treat the environment. He also gives advice for positively influencing others and suggests ways to effectively spread your message online, as well as some guidance for people wanting to start working with charities or NGOs

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Coaching for Cause: coachingforcause.com

Coaching for Cause on IG: instragram.com/coachingforcause

Manuel on IG: instagram.com/manuelbergmann

Wannabe Greener on IG: instagram.com/wannabegreener

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The award-winning period plastic campaigner Ella Daish talks to Harriet about her inspirational journey from Royal Mail postal worker to full time environmental campaigner.

She details the worrying extent of the problem of period plastic, which is the fifth most common item washed up on Europe's beaches.

As well as explaining what needs to change & the options facing us an individuals, Ella gives advice and tips for those wanting to follow her footsteps into a life of activism.

Ella's website: elladaish.com

Ella on IG: instagram.com/elladaish

Wannabe Greener on IG: instagram.com/wannabe.greener

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An urban gardener, blogger and founder of The Farm In My Flat, Joyce van Dam believes everyone can grow their own food, even inside a small apartment like her own.

Joyce talks to Harriet about how to get started with your indoor farm, the many benefits it brings and her top tips for keeping your home thriving with edible plants.

By growing your own produce you can help to reduce plastic waste, avoid nasty pesticides and unnecessary transport miles, enjoy a healthier diet and environment and save money... all while improving your mental health.

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The Farm in My Flat: thefarminmyflat.com

Follow Joyce: instagram.com/thefarminmyflat

Connect with other urban gardeners: instagram.com/theaparmentfarmers

Follow Harriet: instagram.com/wannabe.greener

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Growing up in Kenya Sapna Mulki was forced to appreciate the importance of water, which was often very scarce, but was surprised to learn others take it for granted.

Globally more than a billion people are currently living without enough clean safe water.

Sapna, a water consultant & host of the podcast Breaking Green Ceilings, is trying to change that by promoting a better understanding of the value of earth's most precious and vulnerable resource.

She explains the problems with the world's water systems, which leave whole communities, in even the richest countries such as the USA, without a decent water supply.

Sapna tells Harriet what she believes needs to be done, from a governmental level to individuals altering our daily habits, to help preserve water and ensure everyone has equal access to such a basic human right.

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Water Savvy Solutions: watersavvysolutions.com

Breaking Green Ceilings: instagram.com/breaking_green_ceilings

Sapna's recommendations for water charities and innovators:

Dig Deep Water – "based in the US but I think they are legit. They do amazing work in Navajo Country, where 40% don’t have access to clean drinking water and sanitation."

UNICEF-WASH – "Folx may feel some type of way about the UN as a whole but UNICEF does amazing work. I trust them."

Majik Water – Kenya

Dar Si Hmad – Morocco

Water conservation tips: wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve

Wannabe Greener: instagram.com/wannabe.greener

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