Episode Summary: In this episode of CarbonSessions, we chat with Patrick Jackson, the creative mind behind “Picker Pals,” an innovative environmental program for children. Patrick shares his journey from creating educational materials to becoming an environmental advocate.

Patrick discusses the Picker Pals initiative, which engages children in litter-picking activities through a compelling mix of storytelling, practical activities, and classroom tools. With Picker Pals now active in 70% of primary schools in Ireland and expanding globally, Patrick emphasizes the importance of empowering children and communities to take action against environmental degradation.

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• The origins and impact of Patrick’s eye-catching “cloak of debris”
• How Picker Pals integrates environmental education with hands-on activities
• The challenges and successes in spreading the Picker Pals program across different countries
• Patrick’s creative approach to engaging children in environmental stewardship through storytelling and interactive learning
• Expanding Picker Pals to schools and communities worldwide
• Insights into Patrick's creative process and future plans for the program

Connect with Patrick:

Picker Pals Website

Picker Pals on Instagram

Patrick Jackson on LinkedIn

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Tania Marien, Kristina Horning and Barbara Orsi.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

From Riverside, California, Tania is an independent environmental education professional and hosts and produces The Talaterra Podcast.

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US.

Based in Milan, Italy, Barbara is a mom and marketing executive who has been actively involved in building a better and brighter future for our planet since November 2021. She has contributed to the Carbon Almanac and serves as the Italian coordinator for the Carbon Almanac Network. During fall 2023, she co-founded Generation Carbon Italy, the Italian spin-off of the Carbon Almanac Network

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Episode Summary: today we are joined by Leah Rampy to discuss her book Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, a project rooted in her lifelong connection to the living world. Leah shares how her book draws from her extensive experience in understanding climate change, biodiversity loss, and leading retreats and pilgrimages that invite deeper ecological connections.

Leah shares her journey from corporate roles to advocating for environmental stewardship through initiatives like "Save Our Soil," while addressing the dangers of "othering" and promoting a kin-centric view of nature, leading with the heart, and embracing the grief and joy of climate change.

Highlights include:

• The inspiration and journey behind Leah’s book Earth and Soul.
• The grassroots movement “Save Our Soil” and its focus on local regenerative farming and habitat creation.
• Leah’s transition from a corporate career to environmental and spiritual work.
• The principles of somatic leadership and how they can apply to environmental advocacy.
• Balancing grief and joy in the face of climate change and the importance of ritual and community in navigating these emotions.
• The concept of kin-centric ecology and the practice of reweaving our relationships with the natural world.
• The value of local pilgrimages and connecting deeply with the nearby environment.

About Leah Rampy: Leah is the author of Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. Leah is a writer, retreat leader, and educator who blends ecology and spirituality through personal stories and practices to help others deepen their relationship with the natural world. With a Ph.D. in curriculum from Indiana University, Leah currently lives with her husband in a co-housing community in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

To connect with Leah, visit https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: This episode is focused on a discussion about the problem of plastic recycling. It is selected from episode 13 (The Octopus’ Gardens)

Like many of us, Tonya, Kristy, and Katherine thought that cleaning plastic containers and putting them in the recycling bin would help mitigate the negative impact created by the use of plastic.

It’s only after they’ve been working on the Almanac that they realised that they got it all wrong! While recycling plastic is an important habit, its impact is tiny compared to the magnitude of plastic pollution created at all stages of the plastic lifecycle.

This focus is selected from episode 13 (The Octopus’ Gardens) where Tonya, Kristy, and Katherine discussed the marine environment and plastic pollution and how humans are creating problems for them. They talk about projects that are trying to solve these problems and how personal responsibility is just a part of this.

To listen to the full episode of Octopus’ Gardens go here

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 78, 79 and 162 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027, 346 and 256

Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow, and Katherine Palmer.

Tonya is from Durham in North Carolina, she is involved in Personality-driven digital marketing for small businesses in the US. Kristy is a journalist turned marketer and Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: In this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with Cedric Ringenbach, founder of Climate Fresk, a workshop tool designed to educate people about the science of climate change.

The discussion explores how this interactive workshop helps participants understand the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take meaningful action.

Highlights Include:

Impact and Reach: Insights into the impressive numbers—1.5 million participants in 160+ countries, with 70,000 volunteers in 45 languages.

What is the Climate Fresk? Cedric explains the workshop format and how it facilitates understanding of climate change through cause and effect mapping.

Origins of Climate Fresk: The story behind its creation and how it evolved from an interactive lesson into a global movement.

Interactive Learning: The importance of collective intelligence and how mistakes and discussions during the workshop enhance learning.

Emotional Engagement: Addressing the emotional impact of learning about climate change and strategies for facilitators to support participants.

Global Expansion: Cedric's vision for international growth and the steps needed to establish Climate Fresk organizations in more countries.

Personal Stories and Advice: Cedric shares his personal journey into climate activism and offers advice for those interested in participating in or facilitating Climate Fresk workshops.

Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community and interactive learning to spark significant environmental change.

To find out more about The Climate Fresk, visit climatefresk.org .

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Tania Marien, Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.

From Riverside, California, Tania is an independent environmental education professional and hosts and produces The Talaterra Podcast.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

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Episode Summary: Over billions of years, nature has amassed an extensive amount of knowledge. In this conversation on biomimicry, the hosts share some fascinating findings. They explore tactics developed by other living organisms, including plants, animals, and fungi, which have enabled these organisms to evolve, adapt, and thrive on our planet.

In this selected segment, Brian explains how camel nostrils might inspire energy-efficient cooling for buildings.

Want to listen to the full episode? You can get it here

To listen to the BBC show: 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian Tormey, Kristina Horning and Leekei Tang

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

Kristina is working on design theory and likes to use the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (where she is originally from) and her base is the US

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: in this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with Nina Davies, joining us from Bath (UK) and co-founder of The Green Runners, a running community making changes for a fitter planet.

Launched on Earth Day in 2022, "The Green Runners" is a running community dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging eco-friendly practices among runners. It was created in response to the urgency highlighted at COP26 in Glasgow.

Conversation with Nina Davies, one of the co-founders, and CarbonSessions hosts, Leekei, Rob, and Jeremy. Highlights include:

• The joy and freedom gained from running
• Bob Graham Round
• How runners can use running practice as a platform to create a positive impact
• The Four Pillars of The Green Runners
• ‘Sportswashing’ and how The Green Runners called companies out

Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community to spark significant environmental change.

To find out more about The Green Runners go to https://thegreenrunners.com/

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Want to join in the conversation?

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: This is a segment from a previous episode in which Leekei and Jenn discussed how a vegetarian diet can help reduce carbon emission

After explaining how carbon emission is linked to meat consumption, Jenn and Leekei went on to discuss the environmental benefits of a vegetarian or flexitarian diet and how to implement gradually small changes in our daily eating habits.

At the end of their conversation, Jenn shared with Leekei an easy recipe to make oat milk quickly at home and with a relatively low cost.

Go here to listen to the full episode

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 200, 203 and 207 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 243, 099 and 236

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: Join us for a special 200th episode celebration of CarbonSessions!

We've curated a buffet of standout segments from our extensive library, featuring intimate conversations with world-leading experts, best-selling authors, and everyday people just like you and me.

Explore these highlights and dive into the full episodes for more inspiring content.

Segments from the following episodes and speakers:

• Inma, Olabanji Grow A Food Forest
• Leekei, Seth, Olabanji Seth Godin on Better Climate Conversations and Creating Change: Celebrating our 100th Episode!
• Brian, Josh Sustainability Leadership And Intrinsic Motivation With Josh Spodek
• Tonya, Kristy, Katherine The Octopus' Gardens
• Brian, Jenn, Jason Living a life of ecological authenticity with Jason Angel
• Leekei, Brian, Kristina Biomimicry and Observing Nature to Find Solutions to Solve Environmental Problems
• Jenn, Leekei A Climate Mindset Should Not Lead to More Division
• Brian, Joe Living a Solarpunk Life to Create A Better Future with Joe Hines
• Olabanji, Steve Climate and Weather - part 2
• Olabanji, Tania, Sam Golf Courses
• Elisa, Jenn, Jo, Rob Climate and Weather - part 1
• Leekei, Jenn, Rob Toothpaste, Dentistry and Plastics
• Dan, Henk Henk Rogers, From Being Video Game Pioneer with Tetris to Architect of a Carbon-Free World with Blue Planet Alliance
• Kate, Katherine Carbon Positive Farming with Kate Field
• Jeremy, Hannah Charting a Hopeful Future with Data...