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Sustainability Savvy
Savannah Masters
13 episodes
6 days ago
I'm your host, Savannah, and I have my Master's and Bachelor's in Environmental Studies from the University of Southern California. I started this podcast as a no BS way to explain environmental news and misconceptions in layman's terms, because we all just want to know WTF is going on. So follow along, and let's get Sustainability Savvy!
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I'm your host, Savannah, and I have my Master's and Bachelor's in Environmental Studies from the University of Southern California. I started this podcast as a no BS way to explain environmental news and misconceptions in layman's terms, because we all just want to know WTF is going on. So follow along, and let's get Sustainability Savvy!
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Sustainability Savvy
Ep 11: Discussing Systems Theory (feat. Todd Pooser)

Have you ever heard of Systems Theory? It's defined as "the transdisciplinary study of systems: groups of interrelated, interdependent components that can be natural or artificial.". Dive into the topic with me and my guest, Todd Pooser, author of "A Systems Approach to Public Administration and Social Equity".

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5 months ago
41 minutes 44 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 10: Rethinking Materials & Design (feat. Baillie Mishler)

We don't have to submit to a world made of plastic. There is another way: better materials that can help to heal the soil, last for longer, and absorb carbon. In today's episode, Baillie Mishler from PROWL Studio joins me to talk about their regenerative product designs and how they can create positive change.


Find PROWL at https://www.prowlstud.io or @prowl__ on Instagram

Find GOB at https://www.gob.earth or @gob.earth on Instagram

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7 months ago
32 minutes 55 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 9: Inside Fossil Fuels (feat. Zach Snow)

What are fossil fuel companies doing to mitigate their impact on the environment? And is it actually making a difference? I'll discuss this and much more with my guest, Zach Snow.

Sources here:

Exxon sustainability page

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/30/fossil-fuel-industry-air-pollution-fund-research-caltech-climate-change-denial

Exxon climate predictions were accurate decades ago ... - NPR

https://www.pxd.com/sites/default/files/reports/2023%20Performance%20Data%20Table.pdf

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8 months ago
42 minutes 26 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 8: Recycling DOs and DON'Ts (feat. Emma Dendler)

Recycling is probably the first thing you think of when you hear "sustainability," but it's not all that effective sometimes. In today's episode, I'll be talking with Emma to bust recycling myths and teach you how to recycle more effectively!

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10 months ago
24 minutes 47 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 7: Boycott Black Friday (feat. Lauren Elan)

Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate everything we're grateful for. 12 hours later, on Black Friday, strangers trample one another to get the new limited edition Stanley cup for 30% off. The overwhelming consumerism of the day brings out the worst in many of us, and the phenomenon has spread around the globe.

Check out Lauren's IG @thelaurenelan

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11 months ago
39 minutes 37 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
BONUS EP: The 2024 Election

Today ‘s short bonus episode is just in time to inform you of Harris vs Trump’s environmental policy attitudes and what to expect of their respective presidencies. Please take the time to vote and make your voice heard!


Voter resources HERE at Vote.org


NY Times Article on Trump’s environmental rollbacks

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1 year ago
15 minutes 36 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 6: Christians and the Climate (feat. Bekah Estrada)

Today we're bringing together 2 topics that no one wants you to talk about at dinner: religion and the climate crisis. My guest, Bekah, and I explore the influence of organized religion and evangelical Christianity on US environmental policies and social norms and how nature can connect us back to our spiritual/religious beliefs.

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1 year ago
36 minutes

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 5: Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, so what better time to acknowledge the accomplishments of women in environmental science and activism!? Learn about some of the most profound current and former female leaders in the environmental movement, and don’t forget to thank your mother (Earth) too!
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1 year ago
17 minutes 8 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 4: Renewable Energy 101
Hydro- this, solar that, what does it all mean!? This episode is your crash course in renewable energy sources and their respective pros and cons. Fossil fuels are so not the move…
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1 year ago
28 minutes 5 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 3: WTF is Greenwashing!?
As we know, lots of companies lie when it comes to boosting profit. Sadly, consumer demand for eco-friendly products is the perfect target for some businesses to use greenwashing to get your business. Listen to learn more about what greenwashing means, why it’s bad, and how to avoid it!
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1 year ago
21 minutes 47 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 2: How You Can Make a Difference, Individually

One of the biggest questions I get from friends and family is how they can take small actions to be more sustainable. Although it sometimes feels like there is nothing we can do, any small action can make an impact if it becomes widespread! This is certainly not an exhaustive list of possibilities, but I hope it can get you started on your journey to being Sustainability Savvy!

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1 year ago
24 minutes 37 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Ep 1: Scientific Literacy & FAKE NEWS
Frankly, I'm sick of the misinformation and clickbait out there, and I'm sure you are too. Though it's exhausting to navigate, I'm here to give you a crash course in understanding research and how to find reliable sources of information. All sources for this episode can be found HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9a-XsvT15fTr7aX1ToGeofmqUPc33Co0qWJ2Jbw7-w/edit
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1 year ago
23 minutes 33 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
Sustainability Savvy (Trailer)
1 year ago
43 seconds

Sustainability Savvy
I'm your host, Savannah, and I have my Master's and Bachelor's in Environmental Studies from the University of Southern California. I started this podcast as a no BS way to explain environmental news and misconceptions in layman's terms, because we all just want to know WTF is going on. So follow along, and let's get Sustainability Savvy!