One Tree at a Time
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Clean Mountain Living Podcast from One Tree at a Time delves into issues within the ski industry and mountains. From climate change, to sustainability, to changes One Tree at a Time is instigating, listen to conversations with individuals and businesses who bring about change to their jobs and personal lives. Each episode aims to offer real, useful, advice in ways you can improve your environmental impact. Plus we’ll keep you up to date with everything going on at One Tree at a Time and how you can get involved. At One Tree we're reducing waste, adapting systems, and planting thousands of trees, will you join us?
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Phew what a week! It’s Friday and that means apres. Thanks for joining us, to celebrate we’ll be beaming an Albert Jones originals set from the French Alps into your living room.
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn an increasingly polarised world Albert music is looking forward with hope, learning and the capacity for change. Albert’s singles have been played on BBC Radio 2 by Dermot O’Leary, BBC 6 Music by Tom Robinson and across the BBC Introducing network. His music has been streamed more than 100,000 times Worldwide. Link: Albert Jones Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
How can you tell if a company is addressing its environmental impact?
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBAn important pledge you can take as a Citizen of Winter is to choose companies or resorts that prioritise an environmental ethos, but how can you see through the greenwash? We chat with Al about how his chalet company AliKats has taken sustainability to the next level and how a consumer can assess a companies priorities. Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
How can the way we shop help in the fight against climate change?
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWe chat to the entrepreneurs Stephen Cousins and Charlotte Morley about their businesses and how they’re transforming the traditional shop model to make business a force for good. Links: The Little Loop Bluebird Exchange Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
Is there hope? Meet Matt Barr the voice behind our favourite action sports podcast, Looking Sideways
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWhen we launched Citizen of Winter we asked you, the listener, what questions you wanted answering to help make your next snow-sports adventure more sustainable. The most popular answer was: to find out more about transformation within the industry, and whether sustainability in the mountains is a dream or a reality? With 141 podcast episodes, under his belt Matt is well placed to help us begin to answer this question. Links: Looking Sideways Podcast Patagonia Type Two Podcast Support the ...
How do you use film to convey a message? Joining us is Malcolm Wood Producer of The Last Glaciers
October 08, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Last Glaciers is the most comprehensive film ever produced about the relationship between climate change, mountain environments, and glaciers. Filmed over four years in twelve countries, The Last Glaciers captures the fragility of the natural world, the impact humans have on our life support systems and the friendship, personal challenges and tragedies experienced by the explorers during their journey. This film is a code red wake-up call that distills the dense science on climate chang...
Climb It for Climate
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMontagne Verte and One Tree have embarked on a mission to not only improve their backyards but also raise awareness to a wider audience. Through their monthly mountain climbing campaigns “Climb It for Climate”. We chat with Cecile and Martin to find out a bit more about the events and how they’re engaging a community. Further reading: Montagne Verte, why buy local? Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
How can we design ourselves out of trouble?
October 07, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBGav and the team are focusing on upstream waste and creating products out of natural materials. As well as founding One Tree at a Time, Gav is also the owner of The Boot Lab and has been working on a project to create compostable, custom-made insoles for ski and snowboard boots. Here we find out more about the project and how you go about rethinking products. Further reading: Small Businesses Must Lead the Way to a Circular Economy The Eco-Taxes Set to Reshape the Economy (and your ski holi...
What is the circular economy and how can it be used in the ski industry? We chat to Sarisher founder of SATI about everything circular.
October 07, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB"Use your voice and use your power as a consumer, choose to shop at more sustainable brands, choose to go to a hotel that you know will be more sustainable. Ask those questions when you're there as well, don't just go passively as a tourist.. go and do your research and be quite activist about it.... you can be an activist and work in a large bank like I do, I don't think you necessarily need to completely go off grid... but you can influence change. You've got to tap into that and as a Citi...
Sustainability in the Mountains, Dream or Reality?
October 06, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBMillie from the One Tree team has compiled their latest annual report. Join her as she runs through this year’s achievements and find out if sustainability in the mountains is a reality. Along the way you’ll find out about how One Tree is changing businesses and the community, and discover how you can apply these changes to your next snow-sports adventure. Further Reading: One Tree at a Time Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
How are the NZ ski resorts of Cardrona and Treblecone facing up to the challenge and embracing circular models to transform their resorts
October 06, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBLearn about the Cardrona Foundation, and how they’re using their position to advocate for worthy causes & support a stronger community. How they want to start a cycle of giving, well-being, & conservation that ripples through the community to make their place, people & future as good as they possibly can be. Further Reading: Cardrona Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
Find out how Montange Verte are driving system change
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBMontagne Verte was originally inspired by the work of Surfers Against Sewage, and the brainchild of Barbara DeMoubrey, who rallied up a small group of friends and began work on how to reduce plastic waste in her hometown of Morzine, France. In March 2019 Montagne Verte came to life, and work began organising community events. This led to the employment of a sustainability director, Benoit Prunel, a specialist in the transitioning of regions to become energy-efficient. The result of all this...
How can pledge systems be the catalyst for meaningful change?
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBYour shopping habits and your buck can play a big role in fighting climate change. By supporting brands that are breaking the mould and stepping up to the plate you are affecting change. These companies are at the forefront of a green revolution, listen in as we find out how Fish & Pips are tackling the biggest problem of our generation. Hear how they’re putting a sizeable dent in single use plastic, chopping out whole chunks of carbon emissions, educating staff for a greener future and inst...
Save the Ski Train – Stephen and Daniel discuss the campaign to get the ski train back on track
October 05, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen we consider travelling to ski resorts the lowest carbon practical option is to use the train, unfortunately Covid has denied us the option, for winter 2020 the ski train has been cancelled. We chat to Daniel from Snowcarbon about train travel and his campaign to get the train back on the track. Who made the call to cancel the train? Should the government be involved in ensuring green travel? Why did he start the campaign and is anyone listening? Further Reading: Save the ski train Sign...
Can you conveniently arrive at your next ski destination and emit less carbon?
October 05, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBCovid 19 disrupted the way we travel, and mainly in a good way, when we consider our emissions. Planes were grounded, commuting all but disappeared and cycling experienced a renaissance. When travelling to ski resorts the lowest carbon practical option is to use the train. We chat to Daniel from Snowcarbon about train travel and how it can reduce the impact of your next snow-sports adventure. Further reading: Snowcarbon Snowcarbon Guides Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree...
What is the environmental impact of your online messages?
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBDiscussion with Andy Davies about lessening your impact online Your adventure starts when you leave the house, your impact begins from the comfort of your armchair! Before you book your next adventure you’ve already had an impact, we chat to Andy from Sitegeist Web Services about how to tidy up your online presence. He’s also focused on improving the online impact of the ski industry. Find out more about his journey, why he’s chosen this route and how he’s greening the internet. Further r...
The Environment Belongs To Everybody
July 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIt's easy to feel a little helpless when it comes to the environment or leave it up to governments to make big changes. Really and truly the environment belongs to everybody, that's the message from Cécile of Montagne Verte in Morzine Cécile Petuaud Burton from Montagne Verte joins Gavin to discuss what the organisation strive to achieve, how everybody benefits from getting involved, plus avoiding burnout when volunteering grows into a second career. Support the show (https://onetreeatatime...
How Reducing CO2 Saves You €€€€
July 07, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSolène Magnan from White Storm joins Gavin Fernie-Jones to discuss how easy it is to massively reduce a company's impact on the world. White Storm managed to reduce vehicle usage by 21% this year saving €€€€ & CO2 in the process. We also take a closer look at the ski equipment industry and the changing pressures put on manufacturers. Of course, we wouldn't be finished without a little bit of outdoor mountain chat plus Solène's helpful tip on how to live your life with less environmenta...
Enough Clothing For 6 Generations, Really?
June 22, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThere's enough clothing already on the planet to last 6 generations. Another insane but believable fact, and one that we can all use to our advantage. On this week's podcast, we delve into the world of 2nd hand shopping and rental vs retail business models. Stephen Cousins from the Bluebird Snow Exchange joins us to discuss the growing marketplace for used ski equipment. Find out how many benefits there are to buying 2nd hand plus how business models are pivoting to increase product life...
Bug Hotels, Chicken Herding & Chelsea Buns
June 15, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBPhew! The Clean Mountain Living podcast is back out of hibernation. As the mountains open up again for summer we talk to the One Tree at a Time team working hard behind the scenes. Andy Davies has been discovering a world of homeschooling and bug hotels. Gavin Fernie-Jones seems to spend most of his time herding chickens and Millie Charrington offers up some insight into the first One Tree Impact Report. Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
Inside Extinction Rebellion with enviroMental Duncan
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhat's it like to risk getting arrested for being involved with Extinction Rebellion? Duncan Walpole sits down with Millie Charrington to give his insight into the climate emergency. Listen in as he describes being at the heart of protests plus the changes and frustrations he has seen over 15 years running the renewables company enviroMental. Subscribe to 'Delete After Reading' newsletter http://www.enviromental.org.uk/ Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-month...
Tips for Communicating About Climate Change
March 02, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHow do you communicate about climate change? Well, Millie Charrington is here to give you the best ways to get your message across and how to beat climate anxiety. We also jump into a tasty bath of homemade oat milk. Subscribe to 'Delete After Reading' newsletter Mentioned in this show: Three Steps to Reducing Your Ski Holiday Carbon Footprint Save Energy and Travel with Solar Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
Use Your Skills to Create a Better World
February 24, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhatever your skills and passions you can use them to add a little bit of good to the world. Graphic Designer, Courtney Flannagan, discusses how she got involved with One Tree and how she is using her skills to inspire change in the world. We take a dive into the world of graphic design, reusing materials around the house and how to redesign your life. Subscribe to 'Delete After Reading' newsletter - https://gmail.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ee46f3b48f20de58a69295fdd&id=0c4661f252 htt...
Episode 5: Circular products, the future?
February 17, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBWhat does a more sustainable world look like for the ski industry? It all starts with shifting from a linear economy to a circular economy. Eliot Prince joins Gav to discuss circular economies and how The Boot Lab is pioneering circular ski equipment. Plus find out about other innovative companies rethinking the lifecycle of products. Support the show - https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/ Subscribe to 'Delete After Reading' newsletter - https://gmail.us5.list-ma...
Episode 4: Taking responsibility for change
February 10, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAndy visits Sian Maher from Ski Physio to discuss how you can take responsibility for positive changes. Sian tells us how she moved from small eco-friendly changes in her personal life to overhauling her business processes. Support the show - https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/ Subscribe to 'Delete After Reading' newsletter - https://gmail.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ee46f3b48f20de58a69295fdd&id=0c4661f252 Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree...
Episode 3: Sustainable solutions for chalets
February 03, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBClaire from Fish & Pips joins Gav to explore how ski chalets can be run more sustainably. Plus we find out more about the One Tree pledge system that reduces the ski industry’s environmental impact and helps ski industry businesses tackle their environmental footprint. Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)
Episode 2: Changes you can see in the mountains
January 27, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBGav and Andy are back discussing the changes, that are there for everyone to see in the mountains. From glaciers melting to farming issues plus how Climb It for Climate is raising awareness of climate change. Support the show
Episode 1: One Sleeve at a Time
January 18, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWelcome to the One Tree at a Time Podcast! Founder, Gavin Fernie-Jones, and Digital Platforms Manager, Andy Davies, kick things off by discussing the 'anti eCommerce' platform One Sleeve at a Time. They explain what it is and the awesome ski kit on offer, plus a little deep dive into waste in the ski industry. Support the show (https://onetreeatatime.fr/one-tree-at-a-time-monthly-donations/)