Book of Leaves
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAn Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Episode 100 Celebration!
April 29, 2024 16:09 - 57 minutes - 44.9 MBI 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. A special thanks to those who have contributed on Buy Me A Coffee or Patreon. It's been a lifeline at the beginning of every season. Thank you! Timestamps: [02:00] Thank you mam! [04:15] Codie’s leaf – join ISSN, listen to Patrick Kirwan’s episode, follow @rockbrookgreenschool [11:00] John ...
Helping Injured Wildlife - Jana, Kildare Wildlife Rescue
April 15, 2024 05:55 - 1 hour - 58 MB**WhatsApp me a voice-note, or e-mail a message to [email protected] for episode 100 before April 25th!** Welcome back to Book of Leaves! I'm delighted to be coming out of a 3 month hibernation joined by Jana from Kildare Wildlife Rescue no less. As we're fully into Spring, there'll be a huge increase in wildlife calls and rescues needed, so there's no better time to learn how we can help their efforts. Visit their website for more info and don't forget to send a video of any wi...
Leaving the 'High Life' for the Bigger Picture - Tom Butler
January 01, 2024 06:37 - 58 minutes - 44.7 MBTom Butler, together with his wife Pam, run an organisation called Astræa, through which they inspire people to think, act, and live in harmony with the planet and each other. They grow food on a small organic farm, host classes, sell books and much more. At their root, they are two people using their time on the planet to create positive change. It was a pleasure to chat to Tom and learn of his fascinating story. My mind was whirring with inspiration through this chat, I'm sure yours will t...
How Sport Clubs can take Climate Action - Bohemian Football Club
December 18, 2023 06:04 - 36 minutes - 26.8 MBBohemian Football Club (BFC) is the first football club in the world to set up a climate action committee and they’ve been doing a stellar job of it. I interviewed two of the people on the team, Sean McCabe and Leo McConnell to get the inside scoop on how they’ve been working. You can follow them on Instagram as @bfcdublin_clico or Facebook. [05:05] Sean & Leo introduce themselves [10:10] When and why did BFC incorporate climate action [12:00] What does that climate action look like [1...
Navigating & Solving this Planetary War - Naomi Ní Shíocháin
December 04, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB**Note from March 1st 2024 - we recorded this interview in November 2023. If you are wondering why Naomi doesn't refer to what's happening in Gaza as a g3noc!de, it's because things hadn't escalated as far as they have today. She now refers to it as a "Level 9 Extermination risk gen0cide". Language is important. Thank you for listening and please keep up the fight for a ceasefire.** "We are at war. The line is drawn between the people and the polluters." Naomi Ní Shíocháin is a sustainabi...
Finding the Wonder in Nature - Anja Murray
November 20, 2023 07:08 - 56 minutes - 42.4 MBIt was such an honour to chat to Anja Murray who many of you may know from being the presenter of Eco Eye. She also is a writer (Wild Embrace & a weekly column with the Irish Examiner), a radio show host (Naturefile with RTE Lyfric FM) on top of having worked in policy in the NGO sector for many years. You can follow her on Instagram @miseanja & X @miseanja. I hope you enjoy taking a leaf out of her book and find the wonder in nature. [02:40] Anja begins by introducing herself [04:15] What...
Shop In A Salvage Yard - Harry Maharaj
November 06, 2023 11:36 - 34 minutes - 28.6 MBI've heard of skip diving and second hand shopping, but salvage yards were not something I knew even existed in Ireland until Harry got in touch about the work he does. Euro Salve has been running for 25 years, based in Kilkenny. A wonderland of treasures, high quality timber, garden furniture, you name it! Giving these items a new lease of life and diverting them from landfill is a lovely way to live more kindly on the planet. Follow Euro Salve on Instagram @kilkennyarchitecturalsalvage, Ti...
Preventing Mining & Sink Holes in Monaghan - Sophia McConnon
October 23, 2023 10:59 - 39 minutes - 25.6 MBSophia McConnon is a youth activist I saw speaking at a climate conference over the summer. She was raising awareness of the detrimental effects mining has had on her community, which began with a large sinkhole that destroyed the local GAA playing field, community centre, and 3 surrounding fields. New mines are constantly being explored across the country, but Sophia and the rest of Magheracloone Against Mining are trying to keep communities and our environments safe. Support them on 'X' @M...
Animal Vs Environmental Rights, & Hare Coursing - Laura Broxson, NARA
October 09, 2023 18:38 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIf you’ve ever attended a protest for human or animal rights, chances are Laura has been in the crowd every single time. An activist since her teens, they have a wealth of experience and compassion they primarily use to drive the campaigns of NARA (National Animal Rights Association). Their most pressing campaign at the moment is the one to ban hare coursing which we cover in detail. Keep up to date with NARA on Instagram, on X and Facebook by searching @naracampaigns. [04:20] Laura’s journ...
An Intro to Doughnut Economics - Roisin Markham
September 25, 2023 22:32 - 50 minutes - 38.5 MBI've been wanting to cover Doughnut Economics (DE) since I heard of Kate Raworth who coined the theory. Economics is NOT my strong point, so I was delighted to meet Roisin Markham at an even in Cloughjordan Eco Village who has - almost accidentally - become one of the reps for DE in Ireland. She's also a brilliant visual artist and all around amazing, generous individual. Stay up to date with her on @creativedynamix on socials [03:25] Interview begins [04:15] Owning ‘I’m a climate activis...
Mindfully Communicating Climate News - Darragh Wynne
September 11, 2023 20:14 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBDarragh Wynne is a climate activist and host of the Climate Alarm Clock podcast, which you would have heard me chat about before. It’s a wonderful climate news podcast, based in Ireland and definitely worth checking out. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with them on ‘X’ @theclimatealarm or Instagram @climatealarmclock. I had a lovely time hearing Darragh’s story and talking through how we can improve climate communications. Below is a list of everything co...
Light Pollution Consequences & Solutions - Georgia, Mayo Dark Skies
August 21, 2023 05:45 - 43 minutes - 33.6 MBLight pollution can often be overlooked as harmful to the environment as it’s taught to result in aesthetic consequences. Thankfully there are people like Georgia from Friends of Mayo Dark Skies working hard to not only educate people, but implement changes at local and national levels to ‘light right’. Keep up to date with their work on Twitter @MayoDarkSkies Facebook or Instagram @MayoDarkSkies or find all you need to know on www.darksky.ie or www.mayodarkskypark.ie. Annual festival inform...
A Unified Front in Activism - Jessica Dunne
August 07, 2023 12:38 - 48 minutes - 37.1 MBJessica Dunne is an activist I met at the recent Mary Robinson Climate Conference. She has put thousands of hours into campaigning for a just future across various groups such as Fridays For Future and Young Friends of the Earth. I wanted to interview her for advice on people (young or old) looking to join the movement, and also discuss the importance of having a unified front! You can follow her on Twitter @UpNorthsCold or Instagram @UpNorthItGetsCold [06:50] Jessica’s inspiration for bein...
Mining In Ireland - Eddie Mitchell, Save Leitrim
July 24, 2023 05:42 - 43 minutes - 34.4 MBEddie Mitchell has been a prominent activist in Ireland, contributing to the ban on fracking here and now devoting a lot of his time to extractivism in the country. He'll also be participating at this year's Climate Camp in August (9th-12th) which I'd encourage you to go to! Stay up to date with Eddy's activism by following him on Twitter @WestyEddy. [04:20] Eddie introduces himself & path into environmental activism [08:50] How Eddie feels about the threat of fracked gas being allowed bac...
Sewing, Slowing Down & Rethinking Clothes - Joanna O'Dowd
July 10, 2023 15:40 - 55 minutes - 35.5 MBJoanna O'Dowd has one of those shining accounts on Instagram that's not only full of practical sustainable tips, but lots of positivity, needed now more than ever! The runs sewing classes in Cork and can be followed on Instagram @joannasfeelingcrafty and YouTube. [07:40] Joanna introduces herself [15:25] Why Joanna doesn’t like the term zero waste. [18:50] How sewing & mending came back into Joanna’s life [26:55] SHEIN’s recent PR stunt and how Joanna felt about it [22:15] Joanna’s clas...
Community Gardening & Green Spaces - Maria Young
June 26, 2023 05:55 - 58 minutes - 38.7 MBWhether or not you have participated in gardening (community or otherwise), this episode is bound to be inspirational for you. If you're in Cork, check out the various organisations Maria is involved with. Otherwise, search your locality for a food policy council, SHEP branch or community garden. The latter you can always set up yourself! Make sure to stay up to date with Togher Community Garden on Facebook, Twitter @GardenTogher or Instagram @TogherCommunityGarden. [04:20] Maria's introduc...
Connecting with Coffee Farmers - Ethical Origin
June 12, 2023 07:12 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBWith 62% of people in Ireland being regular drinkers of coffee, a bean we can't grow in Ireland, how can we make our consumption more sustainable? Alejandro, the man behind Ethical Origin, uses his Columbian roots to our advantage, and connects Ireland directly to coffee farmers. [03:25] Alejandro introduces himself [08:25] Ethical Origin. What’s it all about? [11:25] A look into the issues coffee & chocolate farmers face [15:55] How the cocaine industry affects people in Columbia [22:...
A 'No Buy' Year & Loads of Eco Tips - Ide, 'Trying to be Green'
May 29, 2023 10:54 - 49 minutes - 38.9 MB@tryingtobegreensince2016 is an Instagram account run by teacher Ide. She constantly shares the most thoughtful eco alternatives for absolutely everything. Like me, she's no expert on environmentalism, but you don't have to be to make a difference! She has generated so much advice over the years, I'm only delighted to have her share some insights and tips on Book of Leaves. Have a listen! [03:20] Ide introduces herself [06:05] What it was like to buy nothing for a year [09:20] Sourcing fu...
The Physical Waste of the Digital Age - Gerry McGovern
May 15, 2023 06:23 - 49 minutes - 37 MB‘Save the paper!’ is something we hear so often, but every email, every website loaded and attachment sent, has a carbon footprint. This waste is often tucked away in data centres and thus out of sight, out of mind. Gerry McGovern has been working with the internet since the 90s and is here to remind us that digital is very much physical. From waste produced by our electronic goods to what needs to change systemically to reduce our data use, Gerry is an absolute wealth of knowledge. Make sur...
Sea Shepherd Ireland - Emma Tuite
May 01, 2023 05:04 - 56 minutes - 42.6 MBI only came across the amazing work of Sea Shepherd Ireland recently, despite them being around for years and doing absolutely amazing work! I hope you enjoy hearing country director Emma Tuite's beautiful story in how her love for the sea and its creatures developed, alongside the importance of Ireland in protecting our marine areas. Sea Shepherd are always on the look for volunteers, so get in touch with them if you'd like to know more! You can stay up to date with their campaigns on Insta...
I'm back, With Some Eco Friendly Travel Tips!
April 17, 2023 05:48 - 44 minutes - 33 MBBook of Leaves is baaaack! How I've missed ye. Have a listen to episode 80 to hear about what I'm up to, and some travel diaries for you. Having visited Asia for the first time a few weeks ago, I gathered a few travel tips as leaves you can add to to your book. In two weeks, I'll be back with our usual interview format. In the meantime, here's all the topics I cover: [04:45] Upcoming event at Cúirt International Literature Festival [06:30] Eco travel tips #1 Don’t underestimate the SIZE...
A Guide to Forest Bathing - Cathelijne de Wit
January 02, 2023 12:31 - 55 minutes - 43.5 MBIf you haven't heard of forest bathing before, well you're in for a treat! And no, you can keep your kit on and leave the bathrobe at home. Forest bathing is about bathing your senses in the surrounds of a forest. The mental and physical health benefits of this are astonishing and of course, it strengthens your relationship and awareness of nature. As we head into 2023, I thought there's no nicer leaf to finish out the season on than to spend more time in nature, so I asked the woman who bro...
A Nomadic Life in the Forests of Minnesota - Fiona Byrne Ryan
December 19, 2022 13:56 - 40 minutes - 31.8 MBWhen I put the call out for suggestions of who I should interview on the podcast, Laragh McCann recommended interviewing her old school friend Fiona Byrne Ryan, who packed up her house and job to live in a tent in North Minnesota with her husband and son. How could I not! Fiona and her husband Brandon have been documenting their journey of what it's like to just be on and with the earth. They're about to start documenting the stories of indigenous communities too, so make sure you stay up to...
Irish Rainforests, Invasive Species & Reintroducing Predators - Eoghan Daltun
December 05, 2022 19:23 - 42 minutes - 31.4 MBJust when I think I know all the essential information around Ireland’s woodlands, I learn that we have rainforests! Eoghan Daltun is on a mission to re-wild a neglected farm and lucky for us, he wrote about about the journey so far, so that we can have in on his learnings. Make sure to follow own on Twitter or Instagram @IrishRainforest for more facts and leaves to add to your book! [02:45] Introduction from Eoghan & the farm he is rewilding. [07:30] “Invasive species” & how he managed th...
Making Wellness Eco! From Skincare to Candles - Stefanie, Glow Circle
November 21, 2022 22:33 - 51 minutes - 40.4 MBThe wellness industry can be very hypocritical. On one hand it encourages it to be good to ourselves, while on the other it perpetuates harmful beauty standards or uses materials that exploit animals and the planet. Stefanie from Glow Circle is an amazing example of how you can break tradition and use the power of plants to create eco friendly, vegan products, and promote a wellness culture that doesn't exploit anyone. Check out www.glowcircle.ie or follow them on Instagram @glowcirlce_ [04...
Artivism in Theatre, Jewellery, & More - Maeve Stone
November 07, 2022 15:25 - 59 minutes - 45.9 MBOnly this year did I get to meet and work with Maeve for the first time, on a youth led climate project called Rising Tide (which is definitely worth checking out). Having known of her brilliant human rights and environmental activism through art for a long time, I'm only DElighted to finally have her on the show. You can check out her website here, where there's also a contact page, or follow her on Twitter @maevestone. [06:30] How Maeve went down a path of activism. [09:40] Change of Add...
Connecting Communities & a Working Class Perspective on Climate - Caitriona Kenny
October 24, 2022 12:59 - 48 minutes - 40.9 MBI came to know Caitríona through Extinction Rebellion. She has been showing up to protests since she was a child, and organising them since she was in her teens! She is an activist who advocated anti war, animal rights, Repealing the 8th, and of course the environment. She is now a member of Connecting Cabra & The Dóthain Collective, as well as being a recent graduate of the DCU Masters in Climate Change programme. You can follow her on Twitter @KennyCaitriona. We covered: [04:30] What ins...
Sharing 'Common Knowledge' - Spider Hickman
October 10, 2022 20:31 - 51 minutes - 37.3 MBCommon Knowledge is a new non-profit community based in County Clare, whose goal is to facilitate the sharing of skills we have almost lost over the years. From building a home works with nature as opposed to against, making ropes from scratch, or dyeing your own clothes with natural dyes, there's nothing this community isn't open to sharing! Check out their website, donate to their fundraiser, and stay up to date on Instagram and Twitter @common_k_. [05:35] What Earthships are. [13:20] R...
Urban Gardening, Foraging & Distilling - Connor Howlett
September 26, 2022 09:42 - 52 minutes - 43.6 MBA film student turned gardener, Connor Howlett is now based in Inchicore where he works as a gardener for Stillgarden Distillery. Why and how would a distillery use various gardens and organise foraging adventures? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! You can stay up to date with Connor on Instagram @thegardenerder, but don't forget to also follow @stillgarden_socialbotanists and @stillgardendistillery to keep up with their innovations and community projects! [06:30] How Connor got ...
Internet Emissions: e-mail to Data Centres - Kindly JR
September 12, 2022 10:28 - 48 minutes - 38.4 MBThis interview is with website designer and ethical activist JR Doyle of Kindly JR. Not only is she a wonderful person to work with, but I have learned so much from her since we connected on social media, and even more so in this interview. Whether you subscribe to all the emails, or you have a website of your own, I'm sure there'll be a leaf or two you can take away from JR's book. Don't forget to follow her on Instagram @kindlyjr_ or Facebook, and make sure to check out her website for mor...
Changing Food Systems as an Everyday Activist - Evelyn Suttle
August 29, 2022 18:26 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBEvelyn Suttle joins me for episode 70 to chat veganism, civil resistance, food security in Ireland, and Eco Feminism. With ties to so many groups that are striving to make the world a better place, Evelyn is a wonderful source of inspiration, whether you're a seasoned activist, or new to the movement. You can find all resources mentioned in below, but make sure to stay up to date with @Veghuns. [05:20] A little bit about Evelyn. [15:10] How Veghuns came about. [19:20] How activism manife...
Broken Systems & Civil Resistance - Orla Murphy
July 25, 2022 18:53 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBYou may have come across Orla Murphy’s story if you follow Irish climate activist groups, as they spent 5 weeks in prison last year for a direct action at Iveagh House that sparked some controversy. Here, Orla tells of their two actions that resulted in arrest here in Ireland, the ‘justice’ that was served, as well the broken prison system. We end with practical advice and tips that anyone can take. You can reach out to Orla directly on Instagram @orlamurphy_01 or Twitter @orlamurphy_k [03...
Bringing Comedy to the Movement -Diane O'Connor
June 27, 2022 14:20 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MBDiane is a wonderful beacon of joy in the climate movement in Ireland. She weaves activism into all aspects of her life from parenting & running The Sustainable Life School to her stand-up comedy shows. Full of practical tips and many laughs, I hope you enjoy this chat! Don't forget to check out their website and follow @SustainableLifeSchool and @DianeOConnor9 on Instagram for more tips and laughs. [04:25] Her inspiration for caring for the earth, and getting into comedy. [08:55] Getting ...
Climate Anxiety, Reconnection, & Being a Good Ancestor - Rachel Dempsey
June 13, 2022 05:12 - 47 minutes - 33.5 MBRachel Dempsey has been clued into the environmental crisis since way before it was ‘cool’. She has a fascinating wealth of knowledge she has picked up and shared all across the world and I’m honoured to have been given her time for this interview. She was also the original creator of the Zero Waste Ireland Facebook group that has been mentioned on the podcast so many times before thanks to its helpfulness! Be sure to check out her website and give a follow on Instagram @full_circle_change o...
Litter Picking Magic - Patrick Jackson
May 30, 2022 05:26 - 36 minutes - 23.1 MBPatrick began an initiative with VOICE Ireland called Picker Pals that started with an unfortunate incident that turned into magic... Make sure to check out www.pickerpalsworld.org to request a pack or check out their resources. They also have a YouTube and can be followed on Facebook, Instagram @pickerpals and Twitter @pickerpalsworld [04:10] Intro to Patrick. [06:20] How Picker Pals came about. [14:50] Why this work is worth doing. [17:25] What are the most common things you find on cl...
Listening, Feminism, & Youth Involvement - Amy O'Brien
May 16, 2022 05:05 - 43 minutes - 32.1 MBFor episode 65 I chatted to Amy O'Brien whom you may know from The Sustainable Sleepover Podcast (which I definitely recommend checking out if you haven't already!) about her experience as an activism campaigning for social justice from climate issues to women's rights. You can keep up to date with her on Instagram @b_amyo or find her other socials and projects here. [03.35] Who Amy is! [06:00]] What instilled a love of nature in Amy. [10:35] The Sustainable Sleepover Club podcast. [14:...
Helping Pollinators, Misconceptions & Solutions - Dr. Úna Fitzpatrick
May 02, 2022 11:15 - 45 minutes - 35.1 MBThere’s no better time to give as much help to our pollinators than now. Úna is a wealth of knowledge and the work of the National Biodiversity Data Centre, including the All Ireland Pollinator Plan, is crucial. Stay up to date with their work by signing up to their newsletter or following them on Twitter @BioDataCentre @PollinatorPlan , Instagram @biodatacentre @allirelandpollinatorplan & Facebook. [04:30] Getting to know Úna. [06:30] When she realised ecology protection was moving in the...
Hemp Farming in Ireland - Freya Bartels
April 18, 2022 05:50 - 50 minutes - 36.7 MBFor the longest time I've wanted to learn about the hemp industry in Ireland, so I reached out to the Hemp Cooperative who suggested I chat to Freya Bartels, a hemp farmer based in Mayo. This is an area I know nothing about so I hope you'll enjoy learning with me! If you're interested in staying up to date with all things hemp farming, you can follow the co-op on Twitter @hempcooperative , Facebook or Instagram @hemp_cooperative_ireland, or support by becoming a member. [03:40] Getting to k...
Bringing Nature into Schools - Patrick Kirwan
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MBFor the first episode after the break, I want to introduce you to a secondary school teacher, Patrick Kirwan (thank you Codie for the recommendation!). His story is such an inspirational one that I hope you'll be as encouraged as I am by him and share this with as many students and teachers as possible! You can follow Patrick on Twitter @GrowGardeners or the Irish Schools Sustainability Network at @IrishSchSusty. We covered: [05:05] When Patrick was inspired to get active. [10:30] The ear...
Season 4 Pre Cap - Mental Health Tips for Times of Crisis
March 27, 2022 12:26 - 33 minutes - 24.5 MBHello and welcome back to Book of Leaves! I am coming out of my annual podcast hibernation and I cannot wait to see where the year takes us. Who knows who I'll get chatting to or what I'll learn by the end of the year and I'm so excited to have you on this journey with me. Before I release episode 62, the opening act, I wanted to share an update as to what I've been doing since January and announce what's upcoming for the podcast regarding episodes and also...events! A real life, in person ...
Walking, Meditation & The Work That Reconnects - Jane Killingbeck
January 03, 2022 06:50 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBFor episode 61 and the last in season 3 of the podcast, I interviewed Jane Killingbeck about The Work That Reconnects. Developed by Joanna Macy, in her own words "The Work that Reconnects helps people discover and experience their innate connections with each other and the self-healing powers of the web of life, transforming despair and overwhelm into inspired, collaborative action." Jane is one of few people who provide workshops on this practice in Ireland and so I was delighted to chat t...
Improving Food Shopping Habits with Evocco – Ahmad Mu’azzam
December 13, 2021 11:06 - 33 minutes - 25.6 MBFor episode 60, I chatted to Ahmad Mu'azzam, one of the creators behind Evocco, a food impact tracking app. I reached out to him for an interview after finding the app and their newsletter so helpful and full of solution based tips. This episode is encompasses simple practices we can take on board systemically and individually. [06:10] Ahmad's introduction. [09:15] How and when Evocco started. [13:20] Planetary Boundaries & how the app works. [16:30] What Ahmad would say to people who d...
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference - Flossie Donnelly
November 29, 2021 06:23 - 42 minutes - 30.3 MBYou can hear how much I enjoyed this chat with Flossie Donnelly on all things beach cleaning! The name Jeremy will forever have a new meaning… Stay up to date with her ventures on Instagram @Flossieandthebeachcleaners! and you can find out more about their workshops on their website at www.flossieandthebeachcleaners.com. Don't forget to rate, review, share, and if you can, please support this podcast on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves ). More on: http://bookofleavespodcast.com...
It Starts With a Pin - Laragh McCann, Climate Love Ireland
November 15, 2021 13:35 - 44 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode 58 has me chat to Laragh McCann, a former model turned activist, film maker, and fellow jack of all trades! She is also the force behind 100% ReLoved and the founder of Climate Love Ireland. You can follow them on Facebook or @climateloveireland and @100percentreloved_ on Instagram. Some of the topics we covered are: [07:30] An introduction from Laragh, and her journey from modelling to environmentalism. [15:35] Climate Love Ireland - what it is and how it came about. [17:30] 100...
Bottom Trawling, Sawfish, & Dugongs – Ruth Leeney
November 01, 2021 06:34 - 49 minutes - 35.2 MBPast interviewee & marine biologist Ruth Leeney, has made herself quite busy since speaking to her last in June 2020. Have a listen to that episode, 32, here! Now we're here to chat about her upcoming book campaigns, bottom trawling and some of the animals she is working so hard to conserve. You can follow her on Instagram @ruleeney. [05:30] An intro to Ruth & what she's been up to this past year. [08:55] Dugongs & the book she's written about them. [14:25] Her sawfish book she's currentl...
Finding Solace in Nature - Alex, Understory
October 18, 2021 19:13 - 42 minutes - 28.5 MBEpisode 56 is with Wicklow-based ecologist Alex Konieczka. One of her many ventures is Understory, a truly zerowaste business where she sells upcycled terrariums among other things. You can follow her on Instagram @understory_ie to keep up to date with the pieces she creates and foraging excursions she plans, or reach out to her via e-mail on [email protected]. [03:45] An intro from Alex and her relationship with nature. [09:55] When the issue of climate change dawned on Alex. [13:05] Th...
Climate Action Community & Communication – Gary, Climate Ambassador Programme
October 04, 2021 11:46 - 44 minutes - 34 MBGary Tyrrell works for An Taisce's educational unit as part of the Climate Ambassador Programme. You'll have heard me chat about this programme over the past year as it's one I was accepted onto myself, plus I interviewed a few ambassadors from it! They open applications for the following year usually every September so make sure to check out their website if you're interested in taking part (click here for their application page). You can stay up to date of various talks and workshops by s...
Climate Change: Parenting, Pensions & CETA - Paul McCormack Cooney
September 20, 2021 16:42 - 47 minutes - 30 MBEpisode 54 is coming from the vaults as I interviewed fellow activist Paul McCormack Cooney a few months ago. Paul is another absolutely wonderful human I got to know through Extinction Rebellion. He recently started a blog called Climate Dad which despite being a work in progress, I definitely recommend checking out! And you can follow Paul on Twitter @PaulMcCC or Instagram @climatedad.ie. We cover some everyday topics like parenting, but we also touch on the ever-lasting, controversial CE...
The Power of Reusable Coffee Cups - Sorcha, Conscious Cup Campaign
September 06, 2021 15:50 - 46 minutes - 32 MBFor episode 53 I go back to the basics of environmental issues and talk about the infamous single use polluter: disposable coffee cups. For this, there's none other to talk to other than Sorcha Kavanagh from The Conscious Cup Campaign. This is a programme not just encouraging individuals to bring a reuseable cup, but encouraging cafés and businesses to drive the change forward and lead by example. Follow the Conscious Cup Campaign on Twitter @CCCampaign_Irl or Instagram @consciouscupcampaign...
Let's Talk Trees - Orla Ní Dhúill, Native Woodland Trust
August 24, 2021 19:47 - 49 minutes - 32.7 MBI can't believe it's taken me until episode 52 to dedicate an interview to trees! Shocking behaviour, but this lovely chat with Orla makes up for it. You can follow Orla on Twitter @NaturallyOrla & don't forget to listen to her podcast The Broad Leaf! You can find out more about The Native Woodland Trust on their website and stay up to date with them on Twitter @NativeWoodTrust. Stay tuned behind the scenes of this podcast by following on Instagram @Bookofleavespodcast, Twitter @BookofLeave...