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Abi O'Callaghan Platt is a campaign manager and environmental researcher at VOICE Ireland. Although VOICE has loads of great initiatives on reducing waste of all kind and encouraging more thoughtful use of resources, in this chat we focus on just one of their projects, MENSY. MENSY aims to train youth leaders to empower young people with knowledge around periods and menstrutaion. In a previous episode (#34 with Augustina), we delved deep into eco alternatives for disposable period products so in this episode, we chat about the poverty and heath side of things too. If you're a youth leader of any kind, make sure to check out their training manual or get an inperson training if you can!
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[03:00] Introducing Abi!
[07:20] What is MENSY?
[10:05] The waste issue with single use menstrual products
[15:50] How Mensy was tackling this issue
[24:20] Periods and gender inequality
[32:30] What bottom up and top down changes Abi would like to see in regards to period products and gender equality
[35:00] Tips for preventing foodwaste
[43:20] Imagining the future
Also mentioned:
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Gobnait Ní Néill is another legend in the community activism space. Her initiative, The Grassroots Guild, is one that empowers people to take impactful actions for biodiversity. She specialises in mini-ponds and her workshops on how to make them are just so much fun! You can stay up to date with her on Instagram @thegrassrootsguild or Facebook.
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[05:10] The interview begins with Gobnait introducing herself and The Grassroots Guild
[10:30] The influence of her childhood on her relationship with nature
[25:40] approaching people and asking them to stop spraying etc
[27:40] How we can use marketing knowledge to make environmental messaging more impactful
[42:10] pond
[58:10] Final ‘leaf’ – get to know the nature around you
[60:00] Success stories from Gobnait’s work
[1:03:40] Imagining the future
Also mentioned:
The climate ambassador programme
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Niamh Roche works for Bat Conservation Ireland so naturally, we delved into the 9 species of bats that call Ireland home. These winged neighbours of ours are so important for our ecosystem, but also for our sanity as they consume thousands of midges and mosquitos per night! Check out the conservation's website for loads of resources on helping bats, or stay up to date with them in Instagram @batconservationireland.
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[04:50] The interview begins with an introduction from Niamh
[07:45] A bit about the bats in Ireland
[11:20] How they search for food
[15:20] How they like to sleep and the lesser horseshoe bat
[19:40] their habitats
[23:00] What to do if you find bats roosting in your property
[25:20] How light pollution and pesticide use affect bats
[30:55] Niamh’s advice for people who do want to help bats, and how we can support/help Bat Conservation Ireland
[33:30] Niamh’s last leaf suggestions
[35:50] Imagining the future
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Tom Popple is the founder of the independent advisory comapny for nature and climate - Be Impactful. He also volunteers his time organising frequent Climate Cocktail Clubs and the upcoming Climate Cocktail Carnival! Stay up to date with them on instagram at @climatecocktailclub.
[02:30] Tom introduces himself and his love of geography!
[06:30] How Be Impactful works and the benefit of looking at bigger picture impact
[13:00] Advice for people to convince colleagues/bosses to take positive action
[15:10] How the Climate Cocktail Club started and what it’s about
[22:15] The birth of the Climate Carnival
[42:10] Hometree
[37:20] The challenge of so many groups in Ireland with similar goals
[40:45] GIY - Grow It Yourself
Also mentioned:
Project Dandelion
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Rachel Loughrey is a fellow climate activist (and friend!) and founder of Architects Climate Action Network / ACAN. She also shares some of her journey as an ecological architect on the Instagram account @eco_hun_. You can reach out to her on rachel.loughrey@gmail.com with all your cuilding queries too!
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[03:00] An introduction from Rachel
[09:30] How Rachel became an ecological architect
[15:00] What the problems with today’s architecture and construction are for our health and the environment
[21:45] Can nature based building work in urban areas?
[24:55] The power of building together, and the climate impact on Fiji
[30:20] Different sustainable builds Rachel has worked on
[39:10] What can listeners do to ensure safer building practices
[45:40] Imagining the future
Also mentioned:
The Art of Natural Building book
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Feljin Jose is a Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra & Ashtown in Dublin and a member of the Green Party. He has a special interest in all things public transport but is also passionate about tackling the housing crisis. Stay up to date with him on Instagram @feljin_jose or LinkedIn.
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[02:25] Feljin introduces himself and his journey
[05:25] The benefits of public transport
[11:35] Bus connects
[13:55] Airport Metrolink
[16:55] All Ireland Rail Review
[19:55] The purpose of local council
[28:50] Feljin’s advice for affecting local change through council
[33:05] Housing & dereliction
[41:15] Being a member of a political party
[50:25] Final 'leaves' and imagining the future
Also mentioned:
Dublin Commuter Network
Email derelictsites@dublincity.ie
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Eoghan Connaughton is the founder of The Gaelic Woodland Project, a people-powered wildlife restoration project. They're not only focused on fundraising to buy land to return to wilderness in perpetuity, they truly value community and skill sharing and getting in touch with our land again. It really is a brilliant initiative and you can find ways to support them here or follow them on Instagram @gaelicwoodlandproject.
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[04:15] The chat begins with an introduction from Eoghan
[07:35] The beginning of GWP and what it does
[13:15] Meitheals – what they are and why they’re important
[16:00] The issue with the invasive species cherry laurel and what to do about it
[23:05] Why GWP also promote using Irish on their meitheals
[32:05] The future of GWP, Eoghan, and a moment for bogs!
[41:05] Eoghan's case for hunting deer
[52:45] last words & imagining the future
Also mentioned:
NPWS Bog meitheals
Thomas Paine
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Nicola Connolly is the founder of Nunaia, an eco skincare brand that's made from plants grown by families in Equador. She's thought about the impact of the brand at every stage,I truly loved this chat! Follow Nunaia on Instagram @nunaiabeauty or Facebook
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[03:30] An introduction from Nicola and how she switched up the corporate life for a sustainable one
[08:05] How to conscientiously plan trips to the Galapagos islands
[09:10] How Nunaia was born
[15:10] How the business works and is kind towards people and the planet
[23:05] The different products Nunaia has
[28:50] Anecdotal stories of people who’ve found these products helpful for their eczema or skin conditions
[31:20] Other hidden environmental costs of the beauty industry and how we can reduce our own impact
[38:40] Final tips like connecting with nature
[40:30] Imagining the future
Also Mentioned:
Dr Dolittle Movie
The Environmental Working Group
Yuka app
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David Lawlor is an entrepeuner who has found the perfect way to incorporate his busniess with his love of the sea. He and his wife Marguerite run Green Ocean Coffiee which helps to fund the Green Ocean Foundation, an initiative utilising the wonders of oysters to restore our Irish waters. Keep an eye on their website for upcoming updates, or follow them on Instagram @greenoceancoffeeireland.
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Also mentioned:
Native Oyster Restoration Alliance
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Ciarán Hughes is the CEO of Ethico, Ireland's only ethical finance advising company. Irish pensions are worth billions of euro, a chunk of which is used to invest in fossil fuels and other unethical businesses like weapons etc. We have the power as pension customers to move our pensions away from negative investments to positive ones, and as you'll learn in the episode, there's often no difference in the return!
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[03:05] Ciarán introduces himself and Ethico
[06:05] What inspired
[09:05] How pensions work
[16:55] How much of Irish pension funds are being invested into fossil fuels
[25:05] Why you can’t just ask funds to heed your ethical investing requests
[28:15] What Ciarán would like to see pension providers do more of
[33:10] How the automatic pension enrollment works and what it means for sustainable financing
[42:25] A note on banking
[44:05] Imagining the future
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Hannah Gallagher is one volunteer behind the Save Lough Neagh campaign. Lough Neagh is the largest body of water in Ireland and provides drinking water for 40% of the population in Northern Ireland, yet it is being decimated by pollution for a multitude of reasons. But awareness of this has been steadily growing thanks to efforts from collaborating volunteer groups in NI. They could always use more support though so please do check them out! You can follow them on socials @saveloughneagh and don't forget to sign their petition to get Moy Park dropped as a sponsor of the Belfast Marathon and for Lord Shaftesbury to return the lake to public ownership.
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[02:50] Hannah introduces herself
[06:15] When Hannah learned about the lake and what’s happening to it now
[12:05] The various causes for the demise of the lake
[18:05} How factory farming pollution got to as bad as it is today (and Moy Park)
[23:20] The sand dredging thanks to Earl aka DJ Nick…
[26:20] How the Earl came to own the lake
[32:00] What Save Lough Neagh is calling for
[43:20] How people can support the campaign and/or stay up to date
[53:40] Any other leaves for listeners’ book
[56:35] Imagined future
Also mentioned:
People Before Profit
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Colin Baker is a tech specialist who often frequents morning TV shows giving gadget advice, but I found him when I went into his shop Back From The Future in need of a refurbished laptop. The advice he had on keeping my laptop in good condition made me think he'd be a good guest on the podcast! You can pop into one of his shops in Dublin, check out his website, or stay up to date with him on Instagram @gadgetguycolin.
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[05:30] Thie interview begins with an intro from Colin
[07:05] His journey to be concious of waste
[13:35] The difference in quality of goods being made today
[17:00] Second hand versus factory refurbished gadgets
[34:35] How to make our gadgets last
[40:30] Where you can find Colin and his last tips
Also mentioned:
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Niall Collins is the CEO of the Institue of Sustainability Studies, a centre that provides self-paced courses for staff on all aspects of being green to from waste to energy to being more circular. Whether you're in management, working on the floor or thinking of starting a business of your own, there's courses they have than can empower you to make changes where you work. Check out their website at www.instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com or follow them on socials.
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[05:00] Interview begins with an introduction from Niall
[09:20] The work of Institute of Sustainable Studies
[12:15] Tips for business who want to improve their sustainability
[18:00] How people can convince management etc to take on training in this area
[25:25] How these courses work with sole traders and smaller companies
[29:10] Other success stories from people who’ve taken the course
[36:20] Imagining the future
Also mentioned:
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Sadhbh O'Sullivan, or better known by her stage name Sive, is a musician, singer, writer and activist. Her work has a lot of environmentalism and social justice woven through it, not just in the songs she writes, but the workshops she hosts. Since Octover 2023 she has become and avid activist for the P@l3stine cause as well. I hope you enjoy listening to the episode. It was less of an interview and more of a good chat with a new friend. Stay up to date with her on Instagram @sive_music and the work of Pals For Palestine @palsforpalestine_ireland.
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[05:45] The interview begins with an intro from Sadhbh
[10:15] When & why Sadhdh began to take climate action
[14:15] The creative workshops that Sadhbh hosts and the benefits of her work
[23:45] Creative practitioners that inspire Sadhbh
[32:15] Pals for Palestine
[37:55] Favourite protest memory
[42:00] How Sadhbh keeps going in a despairing world
[47:45] Imagining the future
Also mentioned:
Back From The Future laptop repair
FernGully: The Last Rainforest Film
Climate Ambassador Programme (listen to the episode with Gary here)
Bernie Krauss The Great Animal Orchestra
Social change eco system - Deepa Iyer
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I think there's no better way to end season 6, before I hibernate for 3 months, than with an interview all about caring for the planet in death. The Western way of grandiose everything has seeped into our burial habits and our bodies no longer go back to the soil as they should. Colin McAteer is the owner of greencoffins.ie and Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground in Wexford. There's no better person to talk to us about this topic! Stay up to date with them on Facebook or Instagram @woodbrook_natural_burial.
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[04:10] An intro from Colin and how he became involved in eco burials
[09:40] The environmental impacts of western burials & cremations
[13:40] How Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground came about
[23:10] How it works if people want to be buried/scattered there
[30:30] How they make their willow coffins
[33:40] Advice for people who want an eco burial & how to put those provisions in place
[39:10] Imagining the future
Also mentioned:
My fairwell wishes
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Alice Bassie is the co-founder of Circular Costume Ireland, a not-for-profit organisation that's working to tackle the stream of waste created by the costume department on film sets. Stay up to date with them on Instagram @circularcostumeireland and keep an eye on their website for second hand stock that they're selling!
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[03:40] Alice introduces herself
[07:40] Why CCI was set up
[13:25] How the rental process works & the stats of costume waste
[ ] Stories from the industry
[24:10] Equipment rental
[28:45] Tips for people wanting to source costumes ethically with zero budget
[32:10] The future of CCI
[39:45] Other eco tips for people who want to live lightly on the planet
[42:00] Alice’s picture of the future
Glan Waste Management
The Textile Eco Calculator
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Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is an eco-socialist, a community activist and a musician. While I met him through climate protests, he has also been a campaigner on housing, workers' rights, Palestine solidarity, and anti-racism. He's running in this General Election for People Before Profit in Dublin Central. You can stay up to date on his activism via Instagram @eoghanoceannabhain.
General Election Quiz (Irish Independent)
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[00:10] Context for the episode
[07:00] Eoghan introduces himself
[09:00] What is it about People Before Profit that appeals to Eoghan
[17:30] How electing candidates can be used as an organising tool
[21:05] Why Eoghan thinks we need direct action
[27:05] What happened when Eoghan was arrested for a peaceful protest
[32:00] How Eoghan converses with pro-Israel supporters
[40:25] How he fills his cup as an activist
[43:00] As a Gaeilgoir, what Eoghan thinks of the growing popularity of Irish and the positive effects it can have.
[48:20] Imagining the future
[54:00] Siren Spring song by Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin
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Giorgia Anile is the founder of The Toy Library, a wonderful peer to peer lending platform that not only saves on resources needed for new toys, but creates a sense of value in the sharing community for all ages. Keep an eye for in person swap events as well via their website or socials: Instagram @thetoylibraryireland or Facebook.
Their next in-person swap event is Sunday the 8th of December which you can get tickets for here.
[03:25] An intro from Giorgia and her journey from corporate work
[12:45] How The Toy Library came about
[15:55] What is a Toy Library?
[18:45] Statistics of toy emissions & waste
[23:30] Other services TTL offers
[27:05] Giorgia’s hope for the future of TTL & the benefits of a ‘White Label’ app
[31:15] What Giorgia thinks need to happen bottom up and top down for de-growth to happen
[39:35] Tips for adults who want to get children gifts this Christmas in a sustainable, circular way
[44:05] Imagining the future
Also mentioned:
Less is More book
Rethink Ireland
Sharetribe
Plausable Analytics
Jiminy
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Keith McDonagh is a member of the Galway Traveller Movement and manager of the social enterprise Bounce Back Recycling which specialises in recycling old mattress. They send the various materials to businesses in Ireland who repurpose them. It's a wonderful initiative that not only diverts thousands of waste from landfill each year, but provides members of the Travelling community with employment opportunities. Stay up to date with their venture on Facebook or Instagram @bouncebackrecycling.
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[05:30] An intro from Keith
[07:30] What they do with the various mattress materials
[10:15] How travelling communities have always applied circular living practices
[12:55] The social benefits this enterprise has had on the travelling community
[18:40] The future of BBR
Also mentioned:
Interview with Roisin Markham on Circular Economy
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Virtue is the maker behind sustainable fashion brand Emerald and Wax. She is passionate about creating quality clothes that can become heirloom pieces, while also incorporating the colourful designs from her home country of Ghana. Keep an eye on her socials for upcoming markets via Instagram @emeraldandwax or Facebook.
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[02:45] Virtue’s experience of the fast fashion exports to Ghana and how Emerald and Wax came about
[15:15] What goes into the creation process of Virtue’s pieces
[19:05] How the fabrics are sourced and ensured to be sustainable
[22:30] The psychological importance of wearing colour
[28:00] Other tips Virtue has for living lightly on the planet
[32:00] Imagining the future
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