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EnvironMental with Dandelion
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168 episodes
3 days ago
We dive into all things sustainability and business. We'll talk about the issues, chat with industry professionals, give tips on how to make your business more sustainable, and go over ways to market your sustainable business better! Your hosts, Aub and Courtney are business partners at Dandelion Branding, a marketing agency that specializes in growing sustainable brands. We also run The Living Brand Directory, a resource hub and directory for sustainably minded businesses. Join us on a journey to learn more about the challenges we face, and what to do about them!
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We dive into all things sustainability and business. We'll talk about the issues, chat with industry professionals, give tips on how to make your business more sustainable, and go over ways to market your sustainable business better! Your hosts, Aub and Courtney are business partners at Dandelion Branding, a marketing agency that specializes in growing sustainable brands. We also run The Living Brand Directory, a resource hub and directory for sustainably minded businesses. Join us on a journey to learn more about the challenges we face, and what to do about them!
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EnvironMental with Dandelion
The Right to Repair: An End of Planned Obsolescence

📣 Apply to share your story: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-contact/

📍 Get help telling your brand story: https://calendly.com/dandelion-branding/quick-intro


EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.


In this episode, we're challenging the throwaway culture of modern technology and getting to the heart of the right to repair.


Aub talks with Raouf Remidan, the CEO of CTRL Energy, about their mission to create an obsolescence-proof, all-electric planet.


We dive into why planned obsolescence is a major sustainability problem and how a right to repair movement can fundamentally shift our relationship with technology and the environment.


Find CTRL Energy here: https://ctrl.energy/

The zero power bank: https://go.nomorezero.com/


⌛⌛RIGHT TO REPAIR EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

01:52: Raouf's #1 Thing to Know About Clean Energy, Storage, and the right to repair

04:15: The Problem of E-Waste and Planned Obsolescence

05:01: The Role of the Right to Repair in Sustainability

06:55: The CTRL Energy Solution: Modular, Reusable Batteries

12:28: The Importance of a "Universal Battery"

15:00: The Three Components of the Right to Repair

20:15: Building a New Paradigm

22:30: Is It Hard to Get People to Think Differently About Batteries?


#RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence #EWaste #SustainableTechnology #CleanEnergy


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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3 weeks ago
28 minutes 43 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
What is actually going on with the EPA? | Oct '25 News on EnvironMental with Dandelion

📣 Apply to share your story: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-contact/

📍 Get help telling your brand story: https://calendly.com/dandelion-branding/quick-intro


EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.


In this episode, we're covering the new USA EPA and what's been happening since February of 2025 - and we gotta say, it isn't great news.


Resources Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JjiMpc4p5tzrX-8t45kzJyPrNSE4KNgo7kda_VDe_8/edit?usp=sharing


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS


01:45: Fast Good News: EU Action on Food/Textile Waste & Greenwashing

05:07: Update on Greenpeace vs. Energy Transfer SLAPP Lawsuit

10:07: Main Topic: What the Hell is Going on with the EPA?

14:49: A Look into Who Is Lee Zeldin (AKA LeeZee)

18:28: A Timeline of 2025 at the EPA

22:49: The Largest Deregulation in American History is Announced

28:25: The "Clean Coal" & Domestic Energy Platform

32:48: "Make Gas Cans Great Again" (yes, for real)

39:00: "Make America Healthy Again"

41:25: This is a New, Backwards Movement


#EPA


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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1 month ago
54 minutes 24 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
What Do Melting Sea Stars Mean for You? | Sept '25 News on EnvironMental with Dandelion

📣 Apply to share your story: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-contact/

📍 Get help telling your brand story: https://calendly.com/dandelion-branding/quick-intro


In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, Aub and Courtney dive into the latest ocean news you may have missed. We cover the surprising good news about legal action against polluters and the global fight against deep-sea mining. But we also go beyond the surface to tackle the darker truths: how heatwaves are killing off the ocean's "superheroes," why the UN plastic talks are a battle between fossil fuel states and the rest of the world, and what it all means for the air we breathe and the future of our planet.


Find the story you may have missed right here.


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:45: Fast Good News: ClientEarth, ICJ Rulings & UN Plastic Talks

06:13: Update on Deep-Sea Mining: International Court Delays

08:07: The USA's Move to Bypass International Law

10:28: The Terrifying "Race to the Bottom" of the Ocean

13:11: The Krill Story: Why These "Superheroes" Are Vital

17:13: Blue Whales Are Singing Less (And Why It Matters)

19:00: The Whale's Role: Fertilizing the Ocean & Why We Need More Whales

21:35: Coral Bleaching: The Worst Decline in 39 Years

24:50: Pathogens in the Ocean: The Melting Starfish Story

27:35: Heatwaves' Double Impact: Killing Good Species, Creating Invasive Ones

28:59: The Fight That Unites Us: The Unfiltered Truth

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1 month ago
30 minutes 21 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
Is 'Sustainable Sportswear' a Lie? | EnvironMental with Dandelion

EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.


In this episode, Aub chats with Lily Rice, Director of The Long Run Club, about the truth behind sustainable sportswear. We dive into the pervasive issue of greenwashing in the industry, the debate over using recycled polyester and microplastics, and the crucial difference between ethical language and misleading claims.


Find Lily Rice:


Website: https://www.long-run-club.com/

Instagram: @LRC_club (The Long Run Club)

Instagram: @thesportswear_designer (Lily Rice)


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS


02:04: The Number One Thing to Know About Sustainable Kit

03:16: The Greenwashing Problem in Sportswear

06:10: The "Shit Kit" Problem: When Good Brands Make Bad Choices

08:38: The Role of The Long Run Club in a Sustainable Future

11:09: The Debate: Recycled Polyester & Microplastics

15:59: The "Eco-Infighting" Problem & The "What About" Argument

21:46: The Biggest Misconception in the Kit World: You Don't Need New Stuff

25:07: Shifting Consumer Behavior

28:35: Final Takeaway: Make the Best Product & Make the Best Choices



#sustainablesportswear #greenwashing #ethicalfashion #recycledpolyester #TheLongRunClub #DandelionBranding


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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2 months ago
30 minutes 7 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
Is Your Daily Habit Harming the Planet? The Game That Makes You Think | EnvironMental with Dandelion

EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.


See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry:

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


In this episode, Aub sits down with "The Banana Lady" herself, founder Dr. Emma Fieldhouse, to play "The Climate Footprint Game." We dive into the surprising truth behind the products we use and the food we eat, revealing that the things we think are bad might not be the real culprits.


We explore why our approach to climate education needs to be reframed, how we can move beyond the unhelpful dichotomy of "individual versus system," and why a simple game can be the perfect way to spark critical thinking. Don't miss this fun, eye-opening conversation that makes sustainability stories tangible and accessible for everyone.


Find Dr. Emma Fieldhouse on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremmafieldhouse/

Or head over to the website and get the dame: https://bananasgame.co.uk/


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS


02:47: The Climate Footprint Game: Reframing the Conversation

04:04: The History of "How Bad Are Bananas?" & The Berners-Lee Brothers

07:01: Playing the Game: Tomatoes vs. Bananas

10:42: The Big Reveal: Why British Winter Tomatoes are a "Dumb Ass" Way to Produce Food

13:48: The Misconception of Distance in Carbon Footprints

14:44: The Mission of Future We Want: From "Couch to 5k" Climate Learning

21:52: Biggest Misconceptions in Climate Education

22:32: The "System vs. Individual" Dichotomy: We Need Both


#sustainabilityeducation #thefuturewewant


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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2 months ago
24 minutes 22 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
The Climate Reality Check You May Have Missed - Aug '25 News with EnvironMental Dandelion

EnvironMental Podcast leans into the sustainability stories you might have missed.

Not to scare you but the quiet comfort of predictable seasons is shattering as our world faces unprecedented storms, searing heat, and alarming shifts.

In this episode, Aub and Court deliver a vital climate reality check: exploring shocking global extreme weather impacts, exposing governmental greenwashing in our National Parks, and sharing unexpected good news from around the globe.

We then dive into what science says we can do, alongside a provocative take on humanity's true climate position and the challenge of societal inertia. Tune in for essential truths and a powerful call to action.

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Show Notes Sources:

  1. Save the Flavors list: https://climatebasecamp.org/endangered-food-list/

  2. Dolphins are citizens:

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/15/korean-activists-dolphins-animal-legal-rights-jeju-island

  3. AP news on EnvironMental Justice:

    https://apnews.com/article/amazon-uae-environmental-crime-operation-arrests-8361b6e0570a00ac14b40aab62937efc

  4. The California Government shared that "Renewable Energy" isn't "alternative":

    https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/14/in-historic-first-california-powered-by-two-thirds-clean-energy-becoming-largest-economy-in-the-world-to-achieve-milestone/

  5. Lever for Change the Emerging Climate Champions Award:

    https://leverforchange.org/article/press-release/emerging-climate- чемпионов-announcement/

  6. Breakdown of the National Parks Exec order:

    https://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-make-america-beautiful-again-means-for-national-parks

  7. The Exec order:

    https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/making-america-beautiful-again-by-improving-our-national-parks/

  8. World Weather Attribution (funded by Grantham Foundation, the European Climate Foundation and the Bezos Earth Foundation):

    https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/

  9. State of the Global Climate 2024 WMO (World Meteorological Organization - (member countries, climate funds, and partnerships):

    https://wmo.int/sites/default/files/2025-03/State%20of%20the%20Global%20Climate%202024_Extremes%20Supplement.pdf

  10. EEA, European Environment Agency (funded by the 27 member states):

    https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/extreme-weather-floods-droughts-and-heatwaves

  11. Center for Climate & Energy Solutions (independently funded nonprofit):

    https://www.c2es.org/content/extreme-weather-and-climate-change/

  12. The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific project that tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement & they list their funders on their about page and it's eu govt initiatives and climate foundations:

    https://climateactiontracker.org/global/cat-thermometer/

  13. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Us funding and which is being proposed for serious budget cuts in the US):

    https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/climate-change-impacts

  14. Climate Check - unsure of funding, I think they're a for-profit business:

    https://climatecheck.com/ (USA)

  15. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - mostly funded by the WMO:

    https://www.ipcc.ch/documentation/

  16. Diary of a CEO with Eric Weinstein:

    https://youtu.be/I-iyGGPabpI?si=eDY4m_G6zN1zOzNj

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3 months ago
42 minutes 48 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
More Than Marches: Fight FOR Your Environmental Rights with Green Amendments | EnvironMental Podcast

EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry:

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


In this episode we interview Maya Van Rossum, founder of Green Amendments for the Generations for the first time in three years!


We discuss how Green Constitutional Amendments recognize your inalienable human right to a clean environment, providing a powerful remedy when current laws legalize pollution.


Maya shares the critical progress of Green Amendments across the U.S. and the vital shift towards partnership in this movement.


Find Maya Van Rossum & Green Amendments for the Generations:

Website: greenamendment.org (also forthegenerations.org )

Email: maya@forthegenerations.org


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:31: Introducing Maya Van Rossum & Green Amendments

02:17: What is a Green Amendment?

03:09: Green Amendment Progress Across States

04:44: Political Climate's Impact on Environmental Protections

07:50: The Power of State-Level Green Amendments

11:57: The Value of Partnership in the Green Amendment Movement

17:42: Green Amendments as a Defensive Strategy (Super Funds)

21:20: Fighting FOR Something Positive (Empowerment)

23:21: No Real Barrier to Joining the Green Amendment Movement


#GreenAmendments #EnvironmentalRights #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice #HumanRights #localactivism


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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3 months ago
26 minutes 6 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
July 2025 Sustainability News | EnvironMental with Dandelion

SLAPP Back! Our Rights vs. Their Power Grab


In this episode the Dandelion Duo covers

- the critical Greenpeace anti-SLAPP lawsuit and its global implications for free speech

- the concerning rise of anti-protest laws and government power grabs impacting climate action

- the critical role of global conferences in climate policy

- and (not so) surprising news about government overreach that impacts climate action

all alongside some much-needed fast good news in sustainability.


GET GROUND NEWS:

https://ground.news/download

Get 1 month of free Premium with my referral code: 8238674


DON'T GET SLAPPED

https://www.acluohio.org/en/how-guard-against-slapp-suits


NYC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

https://events.unglobalcompact.org/leaderssummit2025/


SIGN THE PETITION & SAY NO TO DEEP SEA MINING:

https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-deep-sea-mining/u/33606955


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:57: Fast Good News in Sustainability

04:01: Resource Spotlight: Ground News

05:03: Defining SLAPP & Anti-SLAPP Cases

07:29: International Precedent for Free Speech

09:40: Stay Factual & Don't Get SLAPPed

11:47: The Importance of Conferences & Connections

18:41: Are Global Efforts Enough? (Falling short of targets, political will)

20:32: The Long Game of Societal Change vs. Climate Urgency

24:24: Government Power Grabs & Undermining Climate Action

30:42: The Importance of Civil Disobedience & Protests



Please let us know if you want linked sources from this episode, we're happy to send them to you


#SustainabilityNews #ClimateAction #FreeSpeech #AntiSLAPP #ProtestRights #EnvironmentalJustice #GovernmentOverreach #SustainableFuture #DandelionBranding #Podcast


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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4 months ago
35 minutes 23 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
Beyond the Cloud with James Gill | EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast

EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.


In this special cross-over episode, aub and James Gill, co-founder of EcoSend, interview each other about making email a force for good, the surprising climate impact of our digital lives, and the importance of storytelling in sustainable business.


Join us to deep dive into how technology's physical footprint impacts the planet, why greenhushing is more insidious than greenwashing, and the shared mission of tipping the scales towards a more sustainable future.


Find EcoSend:

Website: ecosend.io

Jame's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjgill/


See all of our guests:

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


The MIt article James mentioned: https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

04:14: Aub's journey into Earth stewardship & James's "aha moment"

10:43: The number one thing to know about the digital world's physical reality (data centers!).

12:21: Discussing the climate impact and ethical challenges of AI usage.

16:05: Why sustainable businesses are held to a higher standard and face unique challenges.

21:02: James's hope from movements like B Corp.

21:58: Our roles in sustainability

27:38: The insidious issue of greenhushing and why we must fight it.

39:46: Optimistic outlook for technology's role in a sustainable future.


#SustainableBusiness #CleanTech #DigitalSustainability #GreenMarketing #EcoFriendly #Podcast #EmailMarketing #ClimateAction #Greenwashing #Greenhushing

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4 months ago
43 minutes 21 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
Good News, Bad Laws & E-Waste Nightmares | EnvironMental Podcast

In the June 2025 episode, we talk about:

⟶ Fast good news from the past month.

⟶ An ugly update on e-waste & actionable steps you can take to combat e-waste.

⟶ An in-depth look at the ongoing Greenpeace lawsuit, anti-protest laws, and the implications for freedom of speech.

⟶ Resources for knowing your protest rights.


⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

⟶ 01:51: Fast Good News

⟶ 05:43: Ugly Update on E-Waste: Thailand seizures & UN report on rising e-waste.

⟶ 08:00: What To Do About E-Waste

⟶ 11:54: Greenpeace Defamation Lawsuit Background

⟶ 15:05: Greenpeace Fights Back: The SLAPP lawsuit

⟶ 17:45: Freedom of Speech & Anti-Protest Laws

⟶ 25:32: Know Your Rights


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ARTICLES FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:


Sign the Deep Sea Mining Protest:

https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-deep-sea-mining/u/33518118

change.org/nodeepseamining


Track anti-protest laws: https://www.icnl.org/usprotestlawtracker/

Know your rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights


Monitor E-Waste: https://ewastemonitor.info/the-global-e-waste-monitor-2024/

Thailand imports e-waste: https://apnews.com/article/thailand-illegal-import-electronic-waste-bangkok-port-994ef5e8c3776e9b77580d9954eebaeb


Hotel Tax: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/nx-s1-5382139/hawaii-hotel-tax-climate-change

Genetics: https://www.royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20250522/groundbreaking-gene-research-to-help-restore-lost-habitat/


Learn About the GreenPeace Lawsuit:

↳ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/greenpeace-lawsuit-energy-transfer-dakota-pipeline

↳ https://ground.news/article/jury-finds-greenpeace-must-pay-hundreds-of-millions-in-case-over-dakota-access-protest-activities

↳ https://climatecasechart.com/case/energy-transfer-lp-v-greenpeace-international/

↳ https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/verdict/

↳ https://apnews.com/article/dakota-access-greenpeace-energy-transfer-lawsuit-a449e34e61f7114e97b132fdd27815e8

↳https://law.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/Indigenous%20Resistance%20to%20the%20Dakota%20Access%20Pipeline%20Criminalization%20of%20Dissent%20and%20Suppression%20of%20Protest.pdf


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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5 months ago
30 minutes 21 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
Talking Food with the Mother of Farm-to-Table: Ariane Daguin | EnvironMental

EnvironMental Podcast is about the real stuff going on with climate change and sustainability.


In this short episode we interview Ariane Daguin, founder of D’Artagnan Foods and the All One One All Farm. She's a pioneer in ethical farm to table sourcing, an acclaimed chef, and an honored advocate for regenerative farming.


Find the farm and plan your trip: https://www.alloneoneall.org/


Read all our guest episode breakdowns:

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/



⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:29 The Evolution of Food Sourcing

04:35 Transitioning Goals in Food Production

06:45 The Role of Education in Sustainable Practices

10:43 Personal Impact on Sustainability

12:54 Biodiversity and Its Importance

16:37 Misconceptions About Regenerative Agriculture

21:07 Changing Priorities for Health and Nutrition

22:01 Visiting the All One, One All Farm



#farmtotable #alloneoneall


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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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5 months ago
19 minutes 58 seconds

EnvironMental with Dandelion
A Literal Dumpster Fire & Other April 2025 Sustainability News | EnvironMental Podcast

Hit subscribe so you don't miss out on all the inspiring sustainability stories!


In this episode, we'll talk about a UN-led $200 B per year backed by multiple nations plan to protect nature, China's renewable energy projects to tackle climate change, as well as some concerning developments in the US to downplay the impact and information around climate change AND the plastic lie that made us LIVID.



⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS


02:43 Fast Good News in Sustainability

05:12 Challenges Facing National Parks

07:37 The Plastic Recycling Lie

09:47 The Reality of Plastic Waste as Fuel

16:49 The Disillusionment with Recycling Solutions

19:03 Investigating Plastic Waste and Its Consequences

22:16 The Human Cost of Recycling Efforts

24:53 The Deceptive Marketing of TerraCycle

27:55 The Illusion of Sustainable Solutions



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ARTICLES:

Fast Good News:

  • UN talks end in Rome with nations backing $200 billion a year plan to protect nature https://www.ecowatch.com/cop16-biodiversity-conservation-plan.html
  • China announces plans for major renewable projects to tackle climate change https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/china-announces-plans-major-renewable-projects-tackle-climate-change-2025-03-05/
  • Farmers sue USDA after agency deletes climate change data: https://www.alternet.org/farmers-usda-trump/


USA national park service

    • https://explorersweb.com/u-s-national-parks-report-record-visitor-numbers-at-catastrophic-time/
    • https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx7kez4vx2o
    • How to support: https://www.reddit.com/r/NationalPark/comments/1ieojz9/support_national_parks_how_you_can_help_right_now/


    The conversation: The Plastic Lie

    1. The Recycling Myth from the Why: https://youtu.be/j_tgfvomUf8?si=_XOW_4Yfdlvs15

    2. Information about using plastic as fuel: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/should-we-burn-plastic-waste

    3. Alliance to end plastic waste: https://www.endplasticwaste.org/

    4. How it works, Terracycle: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/our_recycling_process

    5. Lawsuit: https://climatecasechart.com/case/last-beach-cleanup-v-terracycle-inc/



    #terracycle #plastic #blackmarket #goodnews #cop16 #environmental

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    7 months ago
    34 minutes 13 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    How Transparent is Your Supply Chain? (Interview with Shanley from ABLE Ecosystems)

    EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.


    In this episode we interview Shanley Harruthoonyan, founder of ABLE Ecosystems, a platform designed to bring transparency and communication to the forefront of supply chain management.


    You can find Shanley at ableecosystems.com


    See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry:

    https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


    ⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

    01:26 - Reframing Supply Chains

    03:30 - Communication & Data

    04:19 - Evolving Relationships

    09:31 - ABLE's Role in Sustainability

    14:48 - Misconceptions of Certifications

    17:03 - Building Brand Trust

    20:30 - Supply Chain Stories

    23:01 - Untold Stories of Change



    #supplychainmanagement #sustainablesupplychain #sustainability #environmental


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    Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


    Here's where you can find Dandelion:

    Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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    7 months ago
    24 minutes 13 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    March 2025 Sustainability News | EnvironMental Podcast

    In this episode, we cover countries standing up to preserve their ocean resources, an explosive piece on anti-environmentalist profiling, rapid-firing of positive sustainability news (because everyone needs that), government funded gaslighting and - get this - robot bees!

    ARTICLES

    Fast Good News:

    - Portugal says NO deep-sea mining: (Sign the petition) https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-deep-sea-mining/u/33216052

    - The new robot in town that collects DNA from deep within the ocean: https://www.oakbaynews.com/local-news/victoria-company-combats-biodiversity-loss-with-deep-sea-robot-7835949

    - The "Climate Change Reality Check": https://variety.com/2025/film/news/the-wild-robot-good-energy-climate-change-reality-check-1236313682/

    - Is 47's bullshit backfiring?https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/18/trump-climate-accountabilityhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/with-trump-2-0-these-climate-donors-are-thinking-differently-fbe0e18c


    Other news we're talking about:

    - Investigative journalism shuts down an anti-environmentalist profiling headed by former monsanto PR exec: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/10/v-fluence-pesticide-critics

    - F*cking Robot Bees: https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2025/02/04/researchers-develop-new-breed-robot-bees-pollinate-future-indoor-farms/1761738261390/


    Also Check out the Green Amendments with our friend Maya: https://forthegenerations.org/

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    8 months ago
    35 minutes 15 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    February 2025 Sustainability News | EnvironMental Podcast

    EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast


    Hit subscribe so you don't miss out on all the inspiring sustainability stories!


    In this episode you'll find our latest energy controversy, a rapid-firing of positive sustainability news (because everyone needs that) and the latest bee science!


    (See below for all the articles we talked about in this episode)


    ⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

    01:15 - Fast Good News

    05:08 - We can still hit 75% of the climate goals

    09:23 - Transitioning Energy Companies (and our latest conspiracy)

    00:12:38 - Farmers Promoting Biodiversity

    00:15:12 - Long-Term Farming Investments

    00:19:22 - Pollinator Research with QR Codes

    00:22:14 - Impact of Technology on Bees

    00:25:02 - Importance of Native Bees



    ARTICLES

    Fast Good News:

    - Solar Energy Transition:https://seia.org/5m/

    - Biodiversity & Snails:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxqep4zk3o

    - Don't forget to eat your probiotics:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10363603/

    - New York Climate Superfund:https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-landmark-legislation-creating-new-climate-superfund


    Other news we're talking about

    - We can still hit 75% of the climate goals with local and state buyin:https://www.climatechangemakers.org/blog/state-and-local-climate-leadership-in-2025

    - Biodiversity strips on arable farms:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/26/us-farmers-embracing-wildflowers-prairie-strips-erosion-pollinators

    - Bees science:https://gizmodo.com/scientists-strapped-qr-codes-onto-thousands-of-bees-to-learn-how-far-they-actually-fly-2000554566



    #sustainabilitynews #goodnews #savethebees


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    Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


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    8 months ago
    25 minutes 44 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    Regenerative Agriculture Solves Climate Change - an EnvironMental Podcast

    EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

    See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry:

    https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


    In this episode we interview Maddie Hamann - co-founder and Director of Marketing for PACHA, a regenerative brand best known for their gluten-free, organic bread products made from buckwheat and packaged in home-compostable materials.


    Maddie shared insights into the transformative power of regenerative agriculture and how it holds the key to solving some of our most pressing environmental challenges.


    Don't forget to use code: dandelion20 and take 20% off your first purchase at livepacha.com



    ⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS


    01:20 - PACHA's Key Message

    02:55 - Challenges for Farmers

    04:00 - Importance of Farmer-to-Farmer Communication

    06:59 - Soil and Climate Initiative

    08:11 - Buckwheat as a Sustainable Crop

    09:15 - Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health

    11:33 - PACHA's Origin Story

    17:49 - PACHA's Role in Sustainability

    23:13 - Consumer Disconnect from Food Sources & Taste as a Marketing Tool

    27:41 - Misconceptions of Regenerative Agriculture

    30:14 - Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change

    31:18 - Marketing Regenerative Agriculture

    32:53 - Discount Code


    #regenerativeagriculture

    #sustainabilitypodcast

    #pachabread


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    Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


    Here's where you can find Dandelion:

    Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/


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    9 months ago
    35 minutes 20 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    The truth about Biodegradable Plastic

    EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.


    In this episode we interview Avishai Greenstein, founder of Bamboozle, who created Astrik, a material that has become the first-ever biodegradable plastic made with repurposed bamboo.


    Find Bamboozle here: https://www.bamboozlehome.com/

    See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


    ⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

    (02:35) Challenges of Biodegradability

    (04:07) Recycling and Biodegradable Plastic Longevity

    (06:02) How Long Does Biodegradable Plastic Take to Breakdown?

    (07:26) Microplastics Concerns

    (08:45) Imperfect Solutions in Sustainability

    (11:50) Avi’s Role in Sustainability

    (15:02) Misconceptions Around Biodegradable Plastic

    (19:40) The Spiral of Sustainability

    (23:05) Making Sustainability Accessible


    #plasticwaste #biodegradableplastic #environmental


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    Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


    Here's where you can find Dandelion:

    Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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    9 months ago
    26 minutes 44 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    Sustainability in the News: Jan 2025 EnvironMental Podcast

    Environmental Podcast is about the functional sustainability efforts in the world.

    See all of our episodes:

    https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


    This episode might ruffle some feathers: Should we clean up ocean plastic?


    ⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

    01:27 Carbon Storage Study with Biochar

    04:27 Controversial Ocean Plastic Cleanup Perspective

    06:06 Ecosystem Adaptation to Plastic

    08:24 Human Impact on Earth

    17:22 Microplastics as Sedimentary Rock

    19:55 Future of Humanity and Plastic

    23:43 What do you want to hear about?


    #sustainability #oceanplastic #hottake


    THE ARTICLES WE COVER:

    Biochar: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166516223002276

    Ocean Clean Up: https://www.earth.com/news/surprise-study-some-scientists-call-for-halting-ocean-plastic-cleanup-efforts/

    Plastic in our sedimentary rocks: https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/hitchhiking-microplastics-pollution-water-flocs/


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    Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


    Here's where you can find Dandelion:

    Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

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    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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    10 months ago
    23 minutes 55 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    Build Bridges, Not Walls: Fostering Trust with Business Investors as an #Impact Founder (Interview with Ben Kimura-Gross)

    EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

    See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry:

    https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


    In this episode we interview Ben Kimura, founder of Negotiating with Goliath, about the importance of relationship building in getting business investors.


    ⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

    00:45 Key Misconceptions in Fundraising

    02:17 Importance of Research and Alignment

    03:13 Example of Successful Fundraising

    04:25 Investors as People

    09:00 The Role of Lived Experience

    11:54 Ben's Role in Sustainable Impact

    15:32 Power of Compassionate Negotiation

    18:10 Body Language in Negotiation

    23:02 Building Engagement through Advice

    24:40 Changing Perceptions of Negotiation

    25:07 The Role of Storytelling

    28:55 Connect with Ben & Join his Upcoming Mastermind Group


    #impactinvestors #businessinvestors #startup


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    Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


    Here's where you can find Dandelion:

    Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

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    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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    11 months ago
    30 minutes 55 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    Embracing Business Sustainability Practices with Kingdom Konsult

    EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

    See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry:

    https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/


    In this episode we interview Catina Aghayan, founder and chairwoman of Kingdom Konsult, about the crucial role of holistic business sustainability practices.


    Find Catina at Kingdom Konsult


    ⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS


    01:04 Approaching Business Sustainability Practices Holistically

    02:40 Sustainability at the FIFA World Cup

    06:12 Misconceptions About Sustainability Costs

    07:24 Community Engagement in Sustainable Business Practices

    10:26 Role of Kingdom Konsult in #Sustainability

    12:47 Impact of Sustainable Practices on Large Brands

    15:32 Leadership's Role in Sustainability

    16:49 Let's talk #Greenwashing

    22:35 - Connecting with Kingdom Konsult


    #businesssustainability #environmental #sustainabilitypodcast


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    Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.


    Here's where you can find Dandelion:

    Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

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    1 year ago
    23 minutes 38 seconds

    EnvironMental with Dandelion
    We dive into all things sustainability and business. We'll talk about the issues, chat with industry professionals, give tips on how to make your business more sustainable, and go over ways to market your sustainable business better! Your hosts, Aub and Courtney are business partners at Dandelion Branding, a marketing agency that specializes in growing sustainable brands. We also run The Living Brand Directory, a resource hub and directory for sustainably minded businesses. Join us on a journey to learn more about the challenges we face, and what to do about them!