Where Change Begins: Recent Episodes
UB Sustainability
A podcast covering all things sustainability at the University at Buffalo. Hosted by UB Sustainability Student Staff who dive into UB initiatives, student and faculty research, and current events effecting Sustainability in the Buffalo and Western New York Area.
This week, UB Sustainability Climate Justice Student Assistant Valerie Juang interviews Kelley St. John, Buffalo City's first Climate Action Manager. They discuss Kelley's path in climate work, her new position, and the future of climate justice work in City Hall. Visit our Linktree in our bio to view a transcript of the episode with links to mentioned organizations and projects included!
Long time no see! We apologize for the delay in posting - we've had some new folks join the UB Sustainability team this past summer.
In this episode, you'll be hearing from our new climate justice student assistant, Valerie Juang! Valerie's experience with climate justice both within and outside of UB makes her the ideal candidate to help facilitate CJ events sponsored/hosted by our office. Welcome to the team, Valerie!
For this week’s podcast, we have our Environmental Policy Student Assistant, Amy Bentley, interviewing Professor Adam Rome from the Department of Environment and Sustainability. Listen as he discusses his background in sustainable development, work on his new book, and sustainable policy and economics, among much more!
For this week's OMM, we hear from our very own Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, Derek Nichols, as he discusses the misunderstanding we have about queerness and its relation to ecology.
Join us again later this week for an interview with Professor Adam Rome!
Welcome back to another OMM!
Listen this time as our Student Assistant Amy discusses some fast facts about climate change!
Graduate Assistant Michael Griffin interviews fellow colleague Nicole Tremsky about her recent study abroad visit to Costa Rica! Topics of discussion include agroforestry, monoculture farming, and setting the stage for a green America.
Another OMM! Woo hoo! Listen to Student Assistant Andy Whitehead as they discuss the concept of biomimicry: human designed aspects of materials and products that are modeled after biological processes and functions.
This week's OMM discusses aspects of fair trade and the equitable relationships sought between producers and consumers!
This week we're discussing the nuances of transportation and the opportunities it brings to create a better world for us all.
Transportation justice ensures safe and healthy access to travel for all. Providing adequate support despite financial status, physical health, or location.
Happy New Year! For our first OMM of 2023, we'd like to showcase one of UB Sustainability's most engaging initiatives to date. Dedicated to providing students and recent graduates with gently used apparel, accessories, and personal care items, HIRED is FREE to all UB students in an effort to help them achieve their respective career development goals. Visit our website to learn more!
Sea levels are rising at a increasing rate. This has an affect on our ecosystems, coasts, and can cause flooding and more natural disasters. What are ways you will advocate and educate to stop the contributions to the rising sea levels?
Ah December, that time of year where our consumption breaks pace and explodes with wasteful ferocity! In this OMM, we briefly discuss some sustainable gift giving strategies that you can run with this holiday season!
Last week we attended and presented at the WNY Sustainability Business Roundtable event. Listen as Amy explains what WNYSBR means for local businesses pushing to operate within a sustainable framework!
Breaking through Barriers: Resilience in Turbulent Times.
This week's OMM discusses COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and the need to stay aware of relevant, ever-evolving sustainable goals!
The data shows that plant-based meals emits 30-90% less greenhouse gasses than that of meat-based products, so why is it that college campuses aren't as vegan/vegetarian friendly? Listen as our Food Systems Student Assistant, Nicole, and two fellow vegan students at UB discuss the need for reformed campus food plans that include at least one plant-based item.
Welcome to the second installation of One Minute Mondays! Today, we're showcasing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 international goals that are a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future."
New student series alert! Check back with us every week for a new One minute Monday, helping you grow your sustainability knowledge one Monday at a time.
Continuing with the trend of showcasing our student assistants, we're introducing Amy, our Sustainable Policy and Strategy Student Assistant! In this episode she discusses topics such as sustainable investment and shareholder engagement strategies for UB, as well as a general overview of her background and work at UB Sustainability.
We're back after a brief hiatus to welcome Nicole to the UB Sustainability team! Nicole is our Sustainable Food Systems Student Assistant and she's here to give her story on what sustainability means to her.
On this episode, Netra talks about pandemics that may develop. Are we prepared to handle another event? Tune in to see what experts are discussing.
On this episode, Allison discusses the measures you can take at home to become more energy efficient and live a more sustainable lifestyle. We have a young new home owner as our special guest to discuss this topic.
Links/facts mentioned in episode in order:
- https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Residents-and-Homeowners?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=global&gclid=CjwKCAiA8Jf-BRB-EiwAWDtEGro5-qFLu5Tf4GBa9B9l8yF0bClBKdKVjOXY0EUVYYp_PNYIsLhJCRoCWL8QAvD_BwE
- https://buffalorecycles.org/
- https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/national-overview-facts-and-figures-materials
- https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/food-waste-america/
- http://www.thetoollibrary.org/
In this episode, Netra Mittal talks about businesses and sustainability— the balance and imbalance between them, what businesses are doing to help, and what they’re doing to make things worse.
Danielle Simmons, President of the Environmental Network club at UB, also joins her to discuss these issues.
In our seventh episode, Netra Mittal talks about about her role as a student assistant.
In our fourth episode, Daniela Leon sits down with Melanie Monroy, to talk about Melanie's role as a Student Assistant and a Master of Urban Planning Student.
In our fifth episode, Doug Connard talks about about his role as a Graphic Design Student.
In our third episode, Syd sits down with Junyan Chen, a Studio Art student, to talk about her role as a UB Sustainability Student Assistant with Graphic Design.
In our second episode, Syd sits down with Grace DeSantis, Masters of Urban Planning Student, to talk about her role as Zero Waste Student Assistant.
UB Business Major and Senior Mike McDonald highlights how he sees the intersection between business & sustainability, and shares the work he's done while working as a Student Assistant at UB Sustainability.