The Green Elephant Show
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B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Mark Sapsford & James Pugh from CapEQ
March 04, 2021 15:00 - 40 seconds - 59.5 MBHello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Mark Sapsford & James Pugh from CapEQ Read More »
Israel oil spill, Attenborough at UN, Oranges into electricity, Goat Playground – Sustainability News for 3rd March 2021
March 03, 2021 17:30 - 36 seconds - 42 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 3rd March 2021. Since it’s B Corp month here at the Green Elephant Show, this week is all about the news – hopefully still fun! If you want facts, reviews and interviews take a look at our BCorps shows everyday in March. … Israel oil spill, Attenborough at UN, Oranges into electricity, Goat Playground – Sustainability News for 3rd March 2021 Read More »
B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Paul Woods from Adopt & Embrace
March 03, 2021 15:00 - 40 seconds - 59.5 MBHello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Paul Woods from Adopt & Embrace Read More »
B Corp Month 2021 Interview: Jo Chidley from Beauty Kitchen
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 91.7 MBHello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview: Jo Chidley from Beauty Kitchen Read More »
B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Martin Bunch from Bates Wells
March 01, 2021 15:00 - 37 seconds - 69.8 MBHello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Martin Bunch from Bates Wells Read More »
Trouble in Texas, Climate Towers, Underground protests, BCorp month – Sustainability News 24th February
February 24, 2021 17:30 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 24th February 2021. 01:05 Top story – Texas energy outages Glimpse of America’s Future: Climate Change Means Trouble for Power Grids Texas largely relies on natural gas for power. It wasn’t ready for the extreme cold. US conservatives falsely blame renewables for … Trouble in Texas, Climate Towers, Underground protests, BCorp month – Sustainability News 24th February Read More »
Bill Gates climate suggestions, Ikea forever furniture, MiApparel, Tyre recycling – Sustainability News 10th February
February 17, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 17th February 2021. Top stories: 01:04 – Bill Gates: These 5 concepts will help you understand the urgency of the climate crisis 14:59 – Ikea’s Ambitious Plan To Make Its Cheap Furniture Last Forever 08:49 Challenge update Education’s what you need! Deforestation … Bill Gates climate suggestions, Ikea forever furniture, MiApparel, Tyre recycling – Sustainability News 10th February Read More »
People beat government, climate disclosures, ZeroCarbon2030 – Sustainability News 10th February
February 10, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 10th February 2021. Top stories: 01:06 – ‘Warning for Scotland’ as landmark court ruling finds France failed to meet own climate change goals 15:42 – Global blueprint for climate disclosures by companies due in September 07:28 Challenge update Education’s what you need! … People beat government, climate disclosures, ZeroCarbon2030 – Sustainability News 10th February Read More »
Electric or Hydrogen? How to spot greenwashing, Ethikal Lives, Sustainable Education – Sustainability News 3rd February
February 03, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 3rd February 2021. Top stories: 01:04 – Electric Cars Are Coming, and Fast. Is the Nation’s Grid Up to It? 05:02 – Hydrogen fuel cells – good or bad for the environment? 16:34 – How to tell if a company’s ‘net zero’ … Electric or Hydrogen? How to spot greenwashing, Ethikal Lives, Sustainable Education – Sustainability News 3rd February Read More »
Biden begins, twitter misinformation, Dr Shahir Masri, Climate Adaption Summit – Sustainability News 27th January
January 27, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 27th January 2020. Top stories: 01:11 – Secretary-General welcomes US return to Paris Agreement on Climate Change 01:11 – Biden returns US to Paris climate accord hours after becoming president 02:54 – Joe Biden’s Cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline Is a Landmark … Biden begins, twitter misinformation, Dr Shahir Masri, Climate Adaption Summit – Sustainability News 27th January Read More »
Unexpected Climate Change, Racist green movement, Fouremme, Cocaine Hippos – Sustainability News 20th January
January 20, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 20th January 2020. Top stories: 01:10 – Hundreds of Pacific Islands are getting bigger despite global warming 03:10 – Can the “Great Green Wall” carry out Sankara’s ecological, pan-African dream? 05:29 – Climate change pushed ocean temperatures to record high in 2020, … Unexpected Climate Change, Racist green movement, Fouremme, Cocaine Hippos – Sustainability News 20th January Read More »
2020 hottest year yet, Best place to be a vegan, Circular computing, 100 days in the same dress – Sustainability News 13th January
January 13, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 13th January 2020. Top stories: 01:10 – 2020 Ties 2016 as Hottest Yet 14:32 – Top cities and countries for vegans 05:59 Challenge update We asked our audience what they would do with an old iPhone. Some of the suggestions were: Give … 2020 hottest year yet, Best place to be a vegan, Circular computing, 100 days in the same dress – Sustainability News 13th January Read More »
Sustainability News 6th January
January 06, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 16th December 2020. Top stories: 01:10 – Confronting carbon inequality 16:35 – Massachusetts city to post climate change warning stickers at gas stations 10:12 Challenge update Technology recycling Lots of us will have received new technology over the festive period or may … Sustainability News 6th January Read More »
Sustainability News Preview of 2021
December 30, 2020 17:30 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MBWe’ve covered a lot of sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews during 2020. 2021 is set to be an even more challenging year. In this episode we preview some of the trends, challenges and events that will be prevalent in 2021.
Sustainability News Review of 2020
December 23, 2020 17:30 - 41 minutes - 47.7 MBWe’ve covered a lot of sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews during 2020. In this episode we look back over some of the highlights. 01:03 stories from the year: January – WHO declares a public health emergency with the emergence of a deadly coronavirus. (hidden story?) Worst outbreak of locusts to hit Africa in 70 … Sustainability News Review of 2020 Read More »
Sustainability News 16th December
December 16, 2020 17:30 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 16th December 2020. Top stories: 01:15 – EU Leaders Boost Climate Reduction Targets a Day before UN Summit 02:04 – Biden promises US-led climate summit in 2021 02:22 – Paris climate agreement: 54 cities on track to meet targets 18:10 – Sizewell … Sustainability News 16th December Read More »
Sustainability News 9th December
December 09, 2020 17:30 - 54 minutes - 62 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 9th December 2020. Top stories: 01:07 – Top 3 plastic polluters are CocaCola, PepsiCo and Nestle. Again. 14:38 – New Report Finds 57% of Global Economy to Face Flooding Risk by 2040 07:40 Leave a review Your chance to win some eco … Sustainability News 9th December Read More »
Sustainability News 2nd December
December 02, 2020 17:30 - 54 minutes - 62 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 2nd December 2020. Top stories: 01:05 – US greenhouse gas emissions see historic plummet 01:05 – Greenhouse gases hit record levels despite COVID-19 lockdowns 22:05 – China gets tough on firms over single-use plastics 06:10 Leave a review Your chance to win … Sustainability News 2nd December Read More »
Sustainability News 25th November
November 25, 2020 17:55 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 25th November 2020. Top stories: 01:00 – Green targets: Do governments meet them? 18:09 – Skills Gap Poses Threat to Executives In Terms of Climate-Related Risks, Survey Suggests 06:42 Challenge update 12:53 Recommendation: Send less email. Read the story. Company News: 21:37 … Sustainability News 25th November Read More »
Sustainability News 18th November
November 18, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 18th November 2020. Top stories: 01:00 – UK 10 point climate action plan 13:38 – Launching the search for the Gretas of the future 06:20 Vevember update 11:43 Recommendation: Find and support BCorps in your area/industry. Search the BCorps directory. Company News: … Sustainability News 18th November Read More »
Sustainability News 11th November
November 11, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes - 62 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 11th November 2020. Top stories: 01:09 – Biden Says the US Will Rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement in 77 days. 09:41 – World Vegan Month: 10 Practical Tips For Going Vegan 07:40 Recommendation: Our Changing Climate Company News: 16:15 – Absolut Focuses … Sustainability News 11th November Read More »
Sustainability News 4th November
November 04, 2020 13:31 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 4th November 2020. Vevember update: 01:40 – Four days into our November vegan challenge we reveal our thoughts so far. Top stories: 06:06 – Amazon goes green with electric delivery vans 06:06 – Amazon Adds ‘Climate Pledge’ Section to Site in European … Sustainability News 4th November Read More »
Sustainability News 21st October
October 22, 2020 12:19 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 21st October 2020. Top stories: 01:16 – Apple ditching chargers saves costs but not the planet 01:16 – Apple should switch the iPhone to USB-C if it really wants to help the environment 01:16 – Apple aims to save the environment, one … Sustainability News 21st October Read More »
Sustainability News 14th October
October 14, 2020 16:30 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 14th October 2020. Top stories: 01:05 – Prince William and Sir David Attenborough join forces on ‘Earthshot’ prize 34:18 – Ikea to buy back used furniture in recycling push 36:30 – Mark Carney says banks should link executive pay to Paris climate … Sustainability News 14th October Read More »
Sustainability News 7th October
October 07, 2020 16:30 - 58 minutes - 108 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 7th October 2020. Top stories: 01:05 – WHO recognises the World Mental Health Day 2020 37:05 – Wind farms could power every home by 2030 41:12 – Americans are becoming climate migrants before our eyes 44:05 – Up to 14 million Tonnes … Sustainability News 7th October Read More »
Sustainability News 30th September
September 30, 2020 16:22 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 30th September 2020. Top stories: 01:05 – World leaders commit to Earth’s recovery 04:30 – Key Takeaways From Climate Week 2020 34:23 – Tesco sets 300% sales target for plant-based alternatives to meat 37:05 – Flooding leaves South Sudan facing threat of … Sustainability News 30th September Read More »
Sustainability News 24th September
September 24, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 97.5 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 24th September 2020. Top stories: 01:17 – Coronavirus: Ministers balance science and politics in latest rules 42:20 – Climate Change: Is the movement diverse enough? 45:48 – Australia whale stranding: 470 animals now beached in Tasmania record 48:05 – China pledges to … Sustainability News 24th September Read More »
Sustainability News 18th September
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 18th September 2020. Top stories: Wildfires have burned 2.3M acres across California this year Mass deaths of migratory birds reported in New Mexico How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled Last year, 212 environmental activists around the … Sustainability News 18th September Read More »
Sustainability News 11th September
September 11, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 82.7 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 11th September 2020. Top stories: Wildlife in ‘catastrophic decline’ due to human destruction First International Day of Clean Air A law to ban facial recognition Instagram builds it’s equity and inclusion Recommendation: Sustainability Illustrated Company News: Apple Invests in Constructing World’s Largest … Sustainability News 11th September Read More »
Sustainability News 4th September
September 04, 2020 11:55 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 4th September 2020. Top stories: Police arrest dozens of Extinction Rebellion protesters in London Is this the end of fossil fuel era?: Presidential candidate Biden vows to ‘End Fossil Fuel.’ Composting ‘Biodegradable’ Balloons. Here’s What happened After 16 Weeks UK’s ‘first geothermal … Sustainability News 4th September Read More »
007 Sustainability News 28th August
August 27, 2020 11:30 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBThe latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 28th August 2020. Top stories: Earth Overshoot Day: When consumption outstrips the planet’s eco resources Proposed UK law pushes accountability for Amazon products Rare dolphin species spotted in the Adriatic Sea Mauritius: Anger and questions as 17 dead dolphins wash ashore Unilever … 007 Sustainability News 28th August Read More »
Sustainability News 21st August
August 21, 2020 11:37 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MBThe latest sustainability news from the Green Elephant for 21st August 2020. Top stories: Facebook tells Elizabeth Warren it has two different standards for climate fact-checking Facebook left 6,500 gallons of drilling fluid off the coast of Oregon World’s highest temperature, 130F, recorded in Death Valley New Research Shows Companies Could Save $46 Billion with … Sustainability News 21st August Read More »
Sustainability News 14th August
August 14, 2020 10:34 - 34 seconds - 66.1 MBThe latest sustainability news from the Green Elephant for 14th August 2020. Top stories: Extremes of weather in a single week as global warming predicted to cause more deaths than all infectious diseases Bribery by big pharma Sustainable Development Goal strategy and The unexpected consequences of Panda conservation Company News: Indian Start-up Uravu Producing Water … Sustainability News 14th August Read More »
006 UN Sustainable Development Report with Guillaume Lafortune
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 46 seconds - 84.3 MBOverview The UN recently released the UN Sustainable Development Report 2020. It’s principle co-ordinator was Guillame Lafortune. We are delighted that he has joined us to discuss the report and, given the current pandemic, his observations on what the data is telling us about how UN member states are coping with Covid-19. Timings 01:15 – … 006 UN Sustainable Development Report with Guillaume Lafortune Read More »
Sustainability News 7th August
August 07, 2020 10:11 - 27 seconds - 50.9 MBThe latest sustainability news from the Green Elephant for 7th August 2020. Top stories: Turning ‘apathetic people into climate activists’ Ban ads for polluting large cars, report says Europe Leads North America in Implementing Sustainability and CO2 Reduction Measures Can a Cup of Coffee Change the World? Company news: The BMW Group Looks to Reduce … Sustainability News 7th August Read More »
005 Coronavirus Normality? What’s normal?
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MBOverview It is strange times in which we’re all living. None of us has ever experienced anything like this “Coronavirus normality”. This time we discuss the things that have changed, what will continue to be different and what we can learn from this new normal. Take away actions Think smarter about power usage, travel and … 005 Coronavirus Normality? What’s normal? Read More »
Sustainability News 31st July
July 31, 2020 10:05 - 13 minutes - 25 MBThe latest sustainability news from the Green Elephant for 31st July 2020. Top stories: Climate stories on social media – can they be believed? Nepals plans to turn fog into filtered water Plastic waste flows into the ocean set to triple by 2040 – is this as bad as it sounds or can something be … Sustainability News 31st July Read More »
004 Supermarket sustainability, Heroes or villains?
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBOverview The last 50 years have seen a fundamental shift in the way we all shop for groceries. We used to go to the bakers, the butchers, the grocers, the chemists and the newsagents but instead we now go to Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainbury’s Walmart, Carrefour and Yonghui! In this episode Mike and Russell discuss … 004 Supermarket sustainability, Heroes or villains? Read More »
Sustainability News 24th July
July 24, 2020 12:16 - 23 minutes - 44.8 MBThe latest sustainability news from the Green Elephant for 24th July 2020. Top stories: The entire world’s carbon emissions will finally be trackable in real time Reviews of hundreds of studies show that a growing number of chemicals—in pesticides, flame retardants, and certain plastics—are linked to widespread health problems, including infertility, diabetes, and impaired brain … Sustainability News 24th July Read More »
003 Green Websites – Can a website ever be green?
July 19, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 48 MBOverview Nearly everyone has their own or uses a website. But are these green websites? In this episode we delve into the world of internet and websites, discuss a little of what makes the internet function (and consume so much energy) before finally diving into individual websites. Sit back, listen and learn with us and … 003 Green Websites – Can a website ever be green? Read More »
002 Fact or Fake News – 64% of statistics are wrong, 87% are right!
July 17, 2020 10:37 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBOverview Which facts and figures can you believe? Russell and Mike dissect some “facts” which are not as they seem at first sight. As a show all about facts it’s important that we and our listeners understand the pitfalls in the facts that are out in the wild. Thinking for ourselves, considering others peoples agendas … 002 Fact or Fake News – 64% of statistics are wrong, 87% are right! Read More »
001 Working from home – Going home, when it isn’t away from work
June 24, 2020 10:36 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MBOverview In this episode Russell and Mike discuss the issue of the moment for many people – working from home! Between them your hosts already have 30 years of experience of working from home themselves and managing a home based/remote workforce. We discuss the implications for saving money, premises, flexibility and carbon reduction. However there … 001 Working from home – Going home, when it isn’t away from work Read More »
000: Introducing the Green Elephant
June 22, 2020 09:26 - 7 seconds - 10.2 MBGreen Elephant Overview Your hosts Russell and Mike discuss the new sustainability podcast. What to expect and a little flavour of the fun that can be had with environmental and sustainability issues. Make sure to subscribe via your favourite podcast provider and of course, we’re always delighted to hear your feedback. We’re on: iTunes Spotify … 000: Introducing the Green Elephant Read More »