Jersey to Sustainability: Recent Episodes
Louise Eden & Ian Roberts
No one can deny that our current way of living is unsustainable, and we all have our own part to play in these conversations. But how do you distil the huge digital ecosystem that currently exists into something meaningful, and where does Jersey fit in on a global scale? What opportunities are there in our island to facilitate more sustainable living, and how are businesses evolving to face the challenges of our changing world? Bringing you interesting, thought provoking, inspiring and motivational interviews, discussions and debates, all from a local perspective, around the most urgent issue we currently face - how to create a sustainable future"
In todays challenging employment market, sustainability is rising to the top of the agenda, not only for potential candidates, but for existing employees and businesses looking to recruit. It is often said that people are a businesses greatest asset, but how important are sustainable credentials in recruiting and retaining the right people? And what are businesses doing to address this? With the growing shift towards a conscious capitalism mindset, how is this impacting recruitment?
In this episode of the podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jeralie Pallot from Rowlands Recruitment, who takes us through what she is seeing in the Jersey employment market, and the emerging focus on sustainable business practices, not only in respect of environmental credentials, but also community, society and people. She takes us through what Rowlands themselves have done to become a more sustainable business, leading by example, and showing that businesses of all sizes can make a difference, as well as impacting their own success as a result.
Les Amis are a local charity, who provide quality services to support people with learning disabilities and/or associated conditions gain equal opportunities in our island. They are pioneering in the face of both global and local challenges, and developing social enterprises that benefit the community as a whole. With sustainability at their core, both via the overall purpose, but also in day to day practice, their approach is a great example of how answers to environmental and social issues can be intertwined in a mutually beneficial way.
In this episode we talk to Jason Loveless, Head of Support Services at Les Amis, and learn about the wider work of the charity, as well as some of their existing and future projects, and the areas they are forging ahead in to make a difference.
Clean water on demand is something we all take for granted, but it's becoming more precious than ever. Increases in population, changing lifestyles, pollution and shifts in weather patterns all place increasing demands on the fresh water we have at our disposal. For this episode we chat to Helier Smith, CEO of Jersey Water who gives us an insight into their work. From how we collect and store water on island, why it's important to try and save water where we can, how we can all play our part, and their wider work with the community, and on the land that they own, it makes for a truly fascinating and educational discussion that demonstrates the impact and importance of water on our daily lives and the island on which we live. Packed with lots of interesting facts, hints and tip, this episode is both informative and inspiring and is definitely one not to miss!
Over the last 30 years Acorn has grown from humble beginnings into one of the islands best known social enterprises. For many of us, the charity shop and plant nursery are perhaps the most relevant and visible, however did you know that Acorn is so much more? Steve Pearce takes us behind the scenes, and talks to us about the organisation and plans at Acorn Enterprises, why sustainability is truly at the core of everything they do, and reminds us that “second hand” is not “second best” but a source of originality and a mindset which everyone can benefit from adopting.
For this episode, we chat to Louise Carson, local zero waste champion and expert. What does “zero waste” actually mean, and is it achievable for the majority of us? How do we take the first steps towards living less wastefully in our daily lives and what local initiatives/organizations can support us on that journey?