Urban Tumbleweed: Recent Episodes
Emily Adams
Join host Emily Adams and guests to learn more about the ins and outs of modern sustainability in today’s society. email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast
This episode we are joined by Thomas Kimber, the visionary Director of Join the Planet Foundation and Founder of Karun Eyewear. Thomas shares his remarkable journey of transforming reclaimed materials into stylish, sustainable eyewear and driving impactful environmental initiatives through his foundation. We delve into the innovative approaches and community-driven projects that have set new standards in the sustainability movement. Tune in to learn about the inspiring work Thomas and his team are doing, and discover practical ways you can contribute to a more sustainable future. Whether you’re looking to support eco-friendly brands or seeking actionable steps to reduce your environmental footprint, this episode offers valuable insights and motivation for everyone committed to making a difference.
Join the Planet: https://jointheplanet.earth/
Karun Eyewear: https://usa.karuneyewear.com/
Podcast Website: https://www.urbantumbleweedpodcast.com
Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast
TikTok: @urbantumbleweedpod
Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)
In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed, we delve into the transformative efforts of the University of Washington (UW) towards a more sustainable future. The Director of Sustainability at UW, Lisa Dulude, leads us through the university's groundbreaking initiatives and the pivotal role that educational institutions can play in fostering sustainability.
Lisa also sheds light on UW's comprehensive approach to sustainability, spanning across academics, operations, and community engagement. This episode serves as a compelling testament to the transformative power of universities in advancing sustainability and will hopefully inspire listeners to engage in similar efforts within their own communities. Whether you're a student, educator, or a generally curious person, join us as we explore the vital role of colleges in shaping a more sustainable world.
UW Sustainability: https://sustainability.uw.edu/
Podcast Website: https://www.urbantumbleweedpodcast.com
Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast
TikTok: @urbantumbleweedpod
Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)
In this episode of the Urban Tumbleweed Podcast, host Emily Adams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with a distinguished guest, Dr. Hansen, an Anesthesiologist and assistant professor with a unique perspective on sustainability. While many discussions on sustainability often revolve around individual waste, Dr. Hansen unveils the lesser-explored facets of the healthcare industry's environmental impact.
"More Than Greenhouse Gases" offers a refreshing perspective on sustainability, encouraging listeners to think beyond the conventional and consider the holistic impact of various industries on our environment. Tune in for a compelling conversation that challenges assumptions, inspires change, and opens new avenues for sustainable practices in unexpected places.
Project Spruce Forest: https://www.projectspruceforest.com/
Podcast Website: https://www.urbantumbleweedpodcast.com
Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast
TikTok: @urbantumbleweedpod
Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)
In this eye-opening episode of the Urban Tumbleweed Podcast, join host Emily Adams as she sits down with the visionary CEO of Clean Tech Alliance, Mel Clark, to explore the possibilities and challenges of ushering in "A Green New World."
Mel Clark, a leader in the clean technology industry, shares insights into the urgent need for sustainable solutions and the role of innovation in building a more eco-friendly future. From renewable energy sources to green collar jobs, the conversation delves into the transformative power of sustainable practices for both businesses and individuals.
Clean Tech Alliance Website: https://www.cleantechalliance.org/Podcast Website: https://www.urbantumbleweedpodcast.comEmail: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.comInstagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcastTikTok: @urbantumbleweedpodMusic by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)
In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed, we embark on a flavorful journey into the heart of sustainable eating with Rebellyous Foods, a trailblazing company on a mission to revolutionize the food industry. Join us as we explore the innovative world of plant-based alternatives and how Rebellyous Foods is spearheading change by redefining our relationship with food.
Our host sits down with Kristie Middleton, the VP of Business Development at Rebellyous Foods, to delve deep into the motivations behind the creation of this game-changing company. Discover the incredible story behind Rebellyous Foods' commitment to sustainability, and learn about their pioneering efforts to transform the landscape of traditional meat production.
Rebellyous Foods Website: https://www.rebellyous.com/
Podcast Website: https://www.urbantumbleweedpodcast.com
Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast
TikTok: @urbantumbleweedpod
Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)
The world has 8.1 billion people, and it's still growing. Tune in to learn about the perspectives of just a few of those people regarding sustainability; why sustainability is important, what they do to be more sustainable in their everyday lives, and what they're most curious about.
If you want to share your answers to these questions, let me know and I'll feature it in the next episode! Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast Music by Yrii Semchyshyn ( / yuriisemchyshyn )
If we want to see substantial changes in the health of our environment, the U.S. and the rest of the world need to make substantial changes in how it operates, and a great starting point is with its energy consumption and sources. Tune in to learn more about everything nuclear energy, with special guest Kylee Cunningham a.k.a. Ms. Nuclear Energy.
Kaylee's TikTok: @cunningham.kaylee
Kaylee's Instagram: @cunninghamkaylee AND @msnuclearenergy
Website: https://urbantumbleweedpodcast.com
Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast
TikTok: @urbantumbleweedpod
Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)
Today's episode is a heavier topic that doesn't only cover environmental activism, but social activism as well. Tune in to learn about what environmental racism is, how "Cop City" is perpetuating this issue, and what you can do.Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.comInstagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcastMusic by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)Works Cited:https://www.npr.org/2023/03/11/1162843992/cop-city-atlanta-activist-autopsyhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/atlantas-cop-city-people-protesting/story?id=96716095https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/cop-city-atlanta-autopsy-tortuguita-b2300176.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/family-atlanta-cop-city-activist-killed-allegedly-shooting-trooper-releases-private-autopsy-reporthttps://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/02/01/cop-city-gets-a-green-light-atlantahttps://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-police-training-center-funding/85-342fab3d-4929-40c0-aea1-6749ec56a446https://www.vera.org/publications/what-policing-costs-in-americas-biggest-cities/atlanta-gahttps://news.climate.columbia.edu/2023/02/24/opinion-why-environmentalists-should-oppose-cop-city-and-defend-the-atlanta-forest/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/12/atlanta-cop-city-black-community-protesthttps://nationalhealthfoundation.org/breaking-down-lack-diversity-outdoor-spaces/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/15/cop-city-police-intimidation-questionable-tacticshttps://stopcop.city/organize-with-us/https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/what-is-environmental-racism-pollution-covid-systemic/https://greenaction.org/what-is-environmental-justice/
It's resolutions time! But we're making ones that we'll actually keep. Join us for this episode where we'll dive in to community members' tips and tricks for how to be more sustainable in their every day lives, as well as what their green goals are for this upcoming year.
Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com
Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast
Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn)
Links Mentioned:
www.GetSoftly.com
www.MightyDeposits.com
www.BankForGood.org
https://www.returnittoearth.com/urban-vermicomposting
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: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com 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: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com 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: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com 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: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast