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The Green Network

The Green Network

Written by: Lydia Handford
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 Three curious friends delve deeper into the environmental headlines and ask the niggling questions about what living sustainably really means. The Green Network unpacks the environmental issues we're all pondering in insightful, fun conversations with expert guests. By uncovering fascinating new perspectives, they aim to equip listeners with valuable ideas and inspiration that can empower them to navigate everyday sustainable challenges.

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Lydia Handford Earth Sciences Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What's in my school uniform?

    What's in my school uniform?
    Oct 24 2020
    Fast fashion has dominated the headlines, but a new focus on the health impacts of school uniforms is emerging. Listen in to today’s expert guest Carry Somers, Founder of Fashion Revolution, as she uncovers ‘what’s in our school uniforms’, and why it matters for our children and the planet.

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    25 mins
  • Treasure in our trash: food waste and poverty

    Treasure in our trash: food waste and poverty
    Apr 22 2020

    Why does so much of the food produced for human consumption end up in the bin? In this episode, we speak to Chris Wilkie from charity Plan Zheroes to learn more about how we can divert more precious mouthfuls away from landfill and onto the plates of those who need it most.


    List of links and references:


    Plan Zheroes: https://planzheroes.org/

    Olio: https://olioex.com/

    Fareshare: https://fareshare.org.uk/

    Feedback: https://feedbackglobal.org/

    WRAP: https://www.wrap.org.uk/

    The Felix Project: https://thefelixproject.org


    Food Statistics: https://thefelixproject.org/news/food-waste-facts?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI86LhyKT86AIVwrTtCh0yswh9EAAYASAAEgI2QvD_BwE

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    22 mins
  • The future of food: a bug's life?

    The future of food: a bug's life?
    Apr 9 2020
    The modern diet is under question due to the heavy planetary toll of current protein sources. We talk with scientists and businesses who have been exploring the potential for creepy crawlies to replace traditional proteins and ask, will we be crunching caterpillars any time soon?

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    35 mins
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