Voices of Sustainability: Recent Episodes
Hope Advocates for Sustainability
We are committed to providing conversational podcasts about how our Hope College community members have been impacted by sustainability, as well as ways to implement sustainability in your own life! Join us in this space to learn more & follow along @has_hopecollege
Join us as we get to know some of the local farmers and vendors who retail at our very own Holland Farmers Market!
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This episode serves as an introduction to the podcast for the new school year, as well as provide several announcements for our campus.
OAC Fall Break Trip
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Hannah and Rob join me from the Herrick District Library to speak about their seed library and some of the local opportunities they present to the Holland area.
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Seed Library Information:
herrickdl.org/seedlibrary
HDL Volunteer Applications:
herrickdl.org/about-hdl/get-involved-hdl/volunteer
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Beach Cleanup Form:
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Eighth Day Farms Form:
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Beach Cleanup Form:
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Why We Celebrate Earth Month:
www.epa.gov/earthday
This week's episode reflects on some helpful tips on how to have a more sustainable spring break.
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DIY Bottle Hydroponics:
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Eighth Day Farm Internship:
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Hope Recycles Poster:
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This episode goes into a brief explanation as to why we haven't received snowfall on campus until the waning days of January.
As we settle into the spring semester, listen to some tips on how to develop some sustainable habits this semester.
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This episode consists of a Q&A with Hope Print & Mail services, as well as some final holiday tips. SIGN UP FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER: https://forms.gle/XYharNazqLG7KuNk9
Finals week is a chaotic time of year, especially before the holidays. The original podcast idea fell through last minute, so Dallas decided to speak from the mind this week, a Finals Week Freestyle if you will. Regular topics will return next week (with some exciting news for the future!).
This week's installment of the VOS Podcast includes an interview with Phys Plant's Project Manager, Mr. Nick Duthler, about the handicap button usage across campus, limiting energy usage in res halls, and how to properly prep your living space before Christmas Break.
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As we continue the school year after Thanksgiving Break, here are some tips to have a sustainable holiday.
As the first semester of the 2022-23 school year winds down, the Voices of Sustainability Podcast returns! This is a preview of the newest installments of the VOS Podcast.
Welcome to the last episode of the 2021-22 school year! Listen to hear some tips for getting through finals week and how you can donate unwanted items before moving out of your hall. Also, learn about the Food Recovery Network and how you can get involved with that. Thanks for a great school year everyone!
Earth Day is happening this Friday, April 22! Listen to this episode to learn about how Earth Day came to be and how it has evolved over the years, as well as how it is celebrated in different countries around the world. The end of the episode features information about the upcoming Can Drive Fundraiser and Donations of Hope.
Listen to this episode to hear Natalie Hammer present our upcoming Environmental Justice and Fair Trade Event with "The Bridge" from Downtown Holland. The Bridge is a store that specializes in fair trade gifts and sustainability. Listen to learn about what these terms mean and how you can come to the event.
Listen to hear an interview with HAS conservation intern, Ashley Wrobel, as she talks about what Eighth Day Farm is and what its mission is. We discuss the impacts of the agriculture industry on the earth and why sustainable agriculture is so important. Ashley also shares details about the upcoming event at the farm and other ways you can get involved.
April is Earth Month!! We are so excited about all of the events we have planned for the month and would love for you to join us. Listen to this podcast for details about each event and how you can get involved.
Listen to this episode to hear about the effects of plastic pollution on our earth and oceans, and why it is important to practice good sustainable habits over spring break. Learn lots of tips about how to be sustainable over spring break including transportation, sunscreen, and plastic pollution. Also hear about several important dates happening over spring break week.
Listen to hear an interview with Green Hope Co-president, Anna Whittle. She is passionate about all things sustainability and shares lots of great information about fast fashion and why it is bad for our planet. She shares great ideas for alternatives to fast fashion, and talks about the upcoming pop-up thrift store event happening at Hope on April 8th!
This episode is an interview with Kelly Goward from the Outdoor Discovery Center. She is the Watershed Manager and does lots of amazing work in the area, like the lakeshore cleanup events that Hope participates in. Listen to learn more about the work she does and the upcoming events you can get involved in.
Listen to hear an interview with Dr. Jeff Christians, an engineering professor at Hope College, as we discuss his fascinating research on solar cells. He also shares an internship position open to students that deals with assessing the carbon emissions on Hope's campus.
Listen to this episode to hear interviews with each of the current HAS co-presidents, Carter Mullins and Tracy Westra. They have both been involved with HAS for a couple of years and have lots of great experience and information to share. You will learn about what sparked their passion for sustainability and what their experience with HAS has been like.
Today's episode is an interview with Dr. Steven McMullen, an economics professor at Hope College. We discuss several topics such as economics and the environment, endangered species protection, plant-based diets, and more. Dr. McMullen is very knowledgeable in his field and shares lots of great information.
Listen to hear an interview with HAS environmental justice intern, Tsion Weldetsadik, on the screening of the film "Coded Bias". Tsion gives a preview of ideas the film covers about bias in facial recognition systems, and she urges students to watch the film to learn more.
Listen to hear an interview with HAS Residential Life Intern, Megan Raisch. She focuses on the residence halls and has some great tips for how you can live sustainably in yours. We cover everything from eating green, to water consumption, saving energy, and more.
In this episode, I talk with HAS Intern, Natalie Hammer, about how to be sustainable during the holiday season. She offers lots of great tips for gift wrapping, tree recycling, and more! Later in the episode, we talk about ways to volunteer and give back to the community.
Listen to hear an interview with our environmental justice intern, Tsion Weldetsadik, as she recaps the Gather film event. We highlight the points that stuck out to both of us, major questions that the panelists answered from the audience, and a lesson on land acknowledgment statements.
Listen to learn about the history behind America Recycles Day which will be on Monday, November 15th. Also, hear about how to recycle on Hope's campus and the table that HAS will have set up in the BSC on America Recycles Day.
Today's episode is an interview with Dan Broersma, the Sustainability Manager for the City of Holland. He talks about his role and what some of the challenges are, but also about the most exciting wins he gets to be a part of. Dan also gives lots of helpful tips for how to recycle and why it is important.
Listen to hear an interview with Dr. Bultman on his May Term titled "The Science and Culture of Coffee". It is an amazing trip to Costa Rica where you get to learn about and see where your coffee comes from. It has a sustainability emphasis in that you get to see how the farms incorporate sustainability into their practices. You can find more information about the trip in our Instagram bio!!
Today's episode is an interview with Dr. Brian Bodenbender on the research he has done with microplastics. Listen to learn about what microplastics are and how they are affecting the world we live in. He also gives some great tips on how you can reduce your plastic usage.
Listen to hear an interview with HAS intern, Ashley Wrobel, as she talks about the importance of sustainable agriculture as well as her work at Eighth Day Farm. And following that listen to an interview with HAS intern, Natalie Hammer, as she discusses the importance of a plant-based diet and some tips for how to get started.
Today's episode is an overview of the events happening during Campus Sustainability Month, which is the whole month of October. Learn about the many events that our team has been working hard to put together. Follow us on our Instagram @has_hopecollege to get more details on these events!
Today's episode is an interview with HAS Cottage/Apartments Intern, Christian Lundy. He shares how to get started with Hope's cottage composting program and some helpful tips for composting. Listen to learn more about Christian and how you can compost on campus!
Listen to learn about how to recycle on Hope's Campus! Find out where all the different bins are and what can go in them. It can be confusing to know what can and cannot be recycled, so this episode aims to clear that up.
Eager to get involved this fall? Listen to hear about five exciting volunteer opportunities happening in September and October! To sign up for these events click the link in our Instagram bio @has_hopecollege.
Listen to learn a little bit about each of the new HAS interns for this school year! We have a great group of students who are all passionate about sustainability and are going to do some amazing work this year.
HAPPY 51st EARTH DAY! Listen to hear about the history of earth day, to hear from some of the members of HAS about what earth day means to them, and lastly to hear "A Prayer for Our Earth" from our very own President Scogin of Hope college.
Sources:
History.com Editors. “Earth Day 2021.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Oct. 2009, www.history.com/topics/holidays/earth-day.
Pope Francis. “Pope Francis: A Prayer for Our Earth Laudato Si.’” Catholic Climate Covenant (CEDC), Catholic Climate Covenant , 15 Mar. 2021, catholicclimatecovenant.org/resource/pope-francis-prayer-our-earth.
Listen to hear an interview with Peter Boogaart, who work for the Holland Climate Collaborative (HCC). Hear his story, his journey with sustainability and what his role at The Holland Climate Collaborative looks like.
In an interview for this week's episode, the HAS Conservation intern, Eric Schumann, discusses sustainability-enabled business with Brian Pageau, a Hope alum and the president of Foresight Management. Brian's unique path from Hope grad to business leader is covered, as well as the role businesses should play in implementing sustainability and fighting climate change.
Listen to hear an interview with Shanley Poole who works for The Holland Climate Collaborative. Hear about what the Holland Climate Collaborative does, Shanley's journey with sustainability, and sustainable goals for the Holland community.
Listen to hear an interview with Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger, Dept. of religion at Hope college, and Dr. Annie Dandavati, Dept. of Political Science. They are on behalf of the Holland Climate Collbrative, and will be discussing Climate migration and climate refugees.
Today episode is an Interview from the Holland Climate Collaborative with Dr. David Meyers and Dr. Steven McMullen about the economic impacts of climate change. Climate change is effecting ALL parts of our world, including out economy, so make sure to listen to learn and hear more about the challenges our economy is facing due to climate change.
Listen to hear an interview with Dan Zehr, Director of residential and retail dining services at Hope College, to hear about the sustainability practices that Hope college is putting in place in their dining hall. Things like meatless Mondays, go-green containers and targeting plant based diets for the Hope college students.
Listen to hear an interview with the co-presidents of HAS (Hope Advocates for Sustainability), Jacob VanderRoest and Zoe Gum. They share their stories of sustainability and what importance sustainability means to them.
This episode is an interview with Dr David Myers, department of psychology at Hope college, and Dr Steven Bouma-Prediger, department of religion at Hope college. Listen to learn about the ethical and religious implications of climate change.
Have you ever thought about how your clothing items and fashion choice is effecting the environment? Listen to hear about ways to incorporate sustainability into your closet and clothing items. Learn about sustainable materials, sustainable brands, and sustainable ways to take care of your clothing. Also included: An interview with Sara from "The Bridge", a fair trade store, to learn about this local sustainable brand.
On this week's episode we talk with Dan Vermeer - an associate professor at Duke University. Dan is a Hope College graduate and we are so excited to have him on today's episode! We talk about enjoying the outdoors, the intersection of business + sustainability, and some practical advice for students who are looking to combine their passions with their love for sustainability. If you don't have time to listen to the whole episode, I would encourage you to jump around and join us in learning about different topics. We cover a lot of information! Follow us @has_hopecollege on Instagram to get updates about all things Hope College + sustainability! #sustainablehope
Get ready for America Recycles day! In this episode, we will have a special interview with HAS team members -Tracy Westra and Maggie Houseman- to educate us on the recycling process, America Recycles day and to help set sustainable goals. Listen to hear the history, purposes and things you can do to celebrate and honor this special day.
Where are my menstrual cup fans at?! This week's episode is short and sweet, as it is packed with great information on the cost, social effects, and environmental effects of single-use period products. If you have not tried any reusable period options yet, I hope by the end of this episode that you are at least doing a little research on your own! I have included a few things below - the sources I used for this episode + some places for you to start looking for reusable options. However, there are so many out there so find the one that fits your body + lifestyle the best! Thank you for being here, as this topic is so important to me.
Resources:
- AASHE Conference Session: "Sustainable Menstruation: Making Periods Sustainable and Accessible to All"
- Stanford University Magazine: Planet-Friendly Periods - https://stanfordmag.org/contents/planet-friendly-periods
Options:
- Period Cup: Salt Cup or something similar - https://saalt.com
- Period Underwear: THINKX or something similar - http://www.shethinx.com
If you want to continue using single-use products, make sure you are taking a look at what is in these products or try an organic option!
In this episode, Emily shares what she is passionate about, how she learned about her love for sustainability, and where she is now. Along the way, she gives great tips for college students on how to build connections, network, and really figure out what job you want to do after graduating from Hope College. I always find it encouraging to hear other individual's stories - especially a recent graduate, so I would encourage you to give this episode a listen! It is only 10 minutes long, which makes it perfect for that walk or bike around campus. #sustainability #sustainablehope
Have you ever wondered how food and dining fit into the larger mission of sustainability? In honor of Earth Day 50.5 tomorrow, this episode addresses how food choices can make a large impact on our planet. The best part about Janine's tips? They are practical for any diet! We also touch on how Hope College students can get involved this week and how Phelps dining hall is planning on participating in Earth Day 50.5. This episode is a bit of a longer one, so feel free to jump around as we talk about creative dining, plant-based eating, and Earth Day 50.5 at Hope College.
Also - don't forget to sign up for the Earth Day 50.5 virtual conference!
earthday50.5 #sustainable #sustainablehope
Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is a little longer than usual, but so so good! We are talking with Professor BP about sustainability on Hope's campus - which features some great facts on how Hope Advocates for Sustainability came to be, what BP is passionate about, and why Christians should care about sustainability. Professor BP also gives a great encouragement towards the end to all students and what your involvement on campus could look like. Tune in to learn something new! #sustainability #sustainablehope
Have you ever thought recycling was just too confusing? In this episode, Tracy and Maggie - our Hope Advocates for Sustainability Waste Management interns - walk us through what proper recycling looks like on Hope College's campus, as well as great tips for those living off-campus! They also talk about those hard to recycle items and where you can find proper disposals on campus, such as graduation gowns, batteries, and more. As always, these episodes are short with the hopes that you will take us with you on your commute to work or class. Follow us @has_hopecollege for updates on events, podcasts, and all things sustainability.
Today's topic is one that hits close to home, as this an issue that affects Michigan. Zoe, our other co-president of Hope Advocates for Sustainability is walking us through water insecurities: this can range from costly water bills to concerns about water contamination. This episode is packed with information & knowledge, but still the perfect length to listen to while you bike or walk to class or work! This is just another way you can live a more sustainable lifestyle. Don't forget to follow us @HAS_hopecollege on Instagram for updates about this podcast & events on Hope College's campus. #sustainablehope
Welcome to the Voices of Sustainability Podcast! This podcast is supported and brought to you by Hope Advocates for Sustainability, a student group on Hope College's campus that is passionate about educating our peers on sustainability. Today we talk with Jacob - one of our current Hope Advocates for Sustainability co-presidents - about his current sustainability challenge, how he lowers his plastic use, & how you can too! This short episode is perfect for your commute to work or to class.