Show Notes
I am so lucky to be able to create this podcast and I'm beyond grateful to you, the listener, not to mention all the wonderful guests who have taught us all so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Timestamps: [02:00] Thank you mam! [04:15] Codie’s leaf – join ISSN, listen to Patrick Kirwan’s episode, follow @rockbrookgreenschool [11:00] John Barry – democratizing college syllabus (learning about fast fashion), join a union, Left Bloc Media, ABC’s of Green Politics podcast , follow @profjohnbarry on X [21:30] Stephen’s changes thanks to Niamh’s episode & how he’s rewilding [23:30] Livia’s experience thanks to Joanna O’Dowd’s episode on clothes repair [25:30] Pat’s work inspired by Bohemian’s Football Club [26:45] Lavie’s leaf suggestion to support Riley for eco-friendly period products for individuals and businesses [30:45] Caitlin’s clip from a Fairtrade / Friends of the Earth Cuppa for Climate event. Follow her on @wastelesswanderess [36:05] Cian Prenderville’s, of Rupture Media, leaf! Book recommendation All We Want Is The Earth by Patrick Bresnihan [41:15] Suggestions for guests from Aoife & Adam on music & war [43:15] Aoife’s realisation that every action counts (see her vlog on YouTube) [47:40] Draw for the hamper & exciting announcements! [50:00] My advice for you if you want to start a podcast or community initiative. [53:40] My gratitude plus a poem for you
Also mentioned: Jiminy.ie eco toy store Climate Alarm Clock Podcast Eco Unesco, Plan International, NYCI for young people From What Is to What If by Rob Hopkins on the power of imagination Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson book Sustainable Life School with Diane & Nat Litter pickup study by NORCE
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