GreenMe: the podcast
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe greenme podcast series is here to spotlight environmental problems and show how you can make small changes that can make a big difference on the planet. Each short episode covers issues such as fast fashion, the food industry, consumer culture, and their implications on planet Earth. Learn how aspects of your daily life affect the environment and ask yourself “how can I green-me?”
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Religion, Environmentalism, and Clothing Swaps!
April 24, 2022 19:49 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBHow can religion and interfaith work be used as fuel for other forms of activism, such as environmentalism? Find out on this episode of GreenMe (while learning how to host a clothing swap)! This episode features Tehilah Eisenstadt, director of Yachad and Family Engagement at the Congregation Beth Elohim in NYC. The post Religion, Environmentalism, and Clothing Swaps! first appeared on green❀me.
Regulating Fashion
March 18, 2022 22:43 - 10.1 MBLawmakers are picking up on how much atrocity the fashion industry gets away with. The state of New York is working to pass a bill in the Senate, The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, that aims to regulate the fast fashion industry. How can this be done? This short episode of GreenMe dives into […] The post Regulating Fashion first appeared on green❀me.
This Week’s Forecast: Disaster!
January 22, 2022 18:50 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBWe experience almost six times more natural disasters than those in 1980. What is the connection between global warming and the increasing number of storms? How will we adapt? Find out in this episode of GreenMe. The post This Week’s Forecast: Disaster! first appeared on green❀me.
What Happens to Donated Clothes?
January 07, 2022 18:25 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MBThink of all the clothing you’ve tossed in a garbage bag to donate. Do these items really end up in the hands of those in need? Why do 80% of our clothes and textiles end up in landfills? Find out in this short episode of GreenMe. The post What Happens to Donated Clothes? first appeared on green❀me.
What’s in Our Clothes? The Power of Textiles
December 08, 2021 03:45 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBYour t-shirt tag may read “99% polyester”, but what does this mean? Dr. Erum Ilyas, dermatologist and founder of clothing brand AmberNoon, explains the composition and importance of textiles: materials that make up our clothing, bed sheets, pillow cases, furniture upholsteries, and countless other products. Visit her website and learn about her cause at ambernoon.com. The post What’s in Our Clothes? The Power of Textiles first appeared on green❀me.
Rainforests: Destruction and Restoration
October 10, 2021 17:21 - 6.71 MBThe Amazon Rainforest spans across eight countries, holds half of the world’s terrestrial animal species, and stores 123 billions tonnes of carbon. Rainforests around the world are being destroyed, while others are being restored. What makes a forest fit for destruction or restoration? The post Rainforests: Destruction and Restoration first appeared on green❀me.
How the World is Losing Water
September 02, 2021 14:59 - 8.97 MBGlaciers- from the Rocky Mountains to the Himalayas, ice caps provide fresh water for millions of humans across the globe. However, they are melting faster than ever before. This episode of GreenMe focuses in on cities in Pakistan to explain how melting ice caps are affecting people and their water supplies. The post How the World is Losing Water first appeared on green❀me.
How National Parks are Changing
August 16, 2021 20:38 - 11.9 MBSome of America’s most protected ecosystems are in danger. This episode of GreenMe explores the impacts of climate change on Yellowstone National Park- and how tourists and experts alike believe the park is changing. The post How National Parks are Changing first appeared on green❀me.
The USA is on Fire! Literally.
August 01, 2021 18:14 - 10.2 MBYes, we’re on fire! But this isn’t about the Olympics. Wildfires have burned almost 500,000 acres of Californian land this year so far. These disasters are growing bigger and faster by the minute- why? This episode of GreenMe dives into the ongoing issue of wildfires, how climate change is tied into it, and how we […] The post The USA is on Fire! Literally. first appeared on green❀me.
Sow What? How American Agriculture is Changing
July 13, 2021 16:23 - 23 MBWhat is it like to operate a sustainable, organic farm in modern-day America? Dr. Hisham Moharram, owner and founder of Good Tree Farm in New Egypt, New Jersey, discusses his experiences as an agribusiness owner in this episode of GreenMe: the Podcast. The post Sow What? How American Agriculture is Changing first appeared on green❀me.
The 21st Century Consumer
July 03, 2021 03:05 - 6 minutes - 54.6 MB VideoAmericans are notoriously large consumers- especially in the world of fashion. Why? The clothing industry has undoubtedly inflated with the power of technology. This short episode of GreenMe explains the implications of social media and online shopping on the modern American consumer. The post The 21st Century Consumer first appeared on green❀me.
Global Climate Justice
June 25, 2021 20:25 - 9.52 MBThe world’s wealthiest nations happen to be the biggest contributors to climate change. However, the poorest nations suffer the most. This episode of GreenMe explores how climate change is increasing global inequality- and how the world may choose to respond. The post Global Climate Justice first appeared on green❀me.
The Great Climate Migration
June 07, 2021 21:45 - 12 MBHow is climate change pushing people out of their own homes? As millions of people migrate around the world, scientists have discovered groundbreaking connections between global warming and human migration. This episode of GreenMe: the Podcast explores the ongoing issue of climate migration and it’s potential to move millions. The post The Great Climate Migration first appeared on green❀me.
Sow What? How Farming Leads to Climate Change
May 23, 2021 18:51 - 12.2 MBAgriculture has been a staple of human civilization. However, we’ve pushed this practice into overdrive, and our planet cannot keep up. Learn how what your afternoon snack can affect the planet on this episode of GreenMe: the Podcast. The post Sow What? How Farming Leads to Climate Change first appeared on green❀me.
Going homeless for your makeup
April 21, 2021 23:39 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBIn recent years, a movement has erupted against the notorious mica mining. People across the globe are familiar with the humanitarian and ethical cost of the shiny mineral, but the environmental impact remains unfamiliar to many. Learn the real cost of your makeup in episode 2 of GreenMe: the podcast. The post Going homeless for your makeup first appeared on green❀me.
Going Homeless For Your Makeup
April 21, 2021 23:39 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBIn recent years, a movement has erupted against the notorious mica mining. People across the globe are familiar with the humanitarian and ethical cost of the shiny mineral, but the environmental impact remains unfamiliar to many. Learn the real cost of your makeup in episode 2 of GreenMe: the podcast. The post Going Homeless For Your Makeup first appeared on green❀me.
The real cost of fast fashion
April 08, 2021 01:33 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBMillions of people are familiar with the ethical and human rights issues of fast fashion, but what many look past are its implications on the environment. The first episode of the greenme podcast dives into the details of consumer culture, the environment, and what small changes you can make to create a big difference. The post The real cost of fast fashion first appeared on green❀me.
The Real Cost of Fast Fashion
April 08, 2021 01:33 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBMillions of people are familiar with the ethical and human rights issues of fast fashion, but what many look past are its implications on the environment. The first episode of the greenme podcast dives into the details of consumer culture, the environment, and what small changes you can make to create a big difference. The post The Real Cost of Fast Fashion first appeared on green❀me.
Introduction to GreenMe: The Podcast
April 06, 2021 20:20 - 56 seconds - 868 KBThe greenme podcast series is here to spotlight environmental problems and show how you can make small changes that can make a big difference on the planet. Each short episode covers issues such as fast fashion, the food industry, consumer culture, and their implications on planet Earth. Learn how aspects of your daily life affect […] The post Introduction to GreenMe: The Podcast first appeared on green❀me.
Introduction to greenme: the podcast
April 06, 2021 20:20 - 56 seconds - 868 KBThe greenme podcast series is here to spotlight environmental problems and show how you can make small changes that can make a big difference on the planet. Each short episode covers issues such as fast fashion, the food industry, consumer culture, and their implications on planet Earth. Learn how aspects of your daily life affect […] The post Introduction to greenme: the podcast first appeared on green❀me.