Wannabe Greener

Could you do a whole year of buying nothing new? 

Environmentalist, author, blogger and podcaster Jen Gale, known for her Sustainable(ish) project, speaks to Harriet Robinson about her second ‘make do and mend’ year and what she’s learned from the experience.

She also shares her passion for imperfect sustainable living and how she manages to get her young family onboard with lifestyle changes, as well as ways to stay positive an...

The live music industry generates billions of pounds for the UK economy, but it racks up a lot of carbon emissions too.

According to Clean Scene, the average touring DJ emits 35 tonnes of C02 per year, 17 times higher than is recommended per person.

Pauline Bourdon is the founder of Soliphilia, which provides sustainability consultancy and green touring for the music industry. She works closely with artists, as well as events organis...

Clearing up Britain’s litter and fly tipping costs taxpayers over £1 billion per year.

Plastic-free blogger and Keep Britain Tidy ambassador Anna Lund, known for her blog No More Plastic Fantastic, talks to Harriet about her passion for litter picking, including the benefits it brings, not just to the local community and wildlife, but also for mental health.

She talks about the oldest piece of rubbish in her vintage litter collection...

How can you get others around you to care about sustainability as much as you do?

Environmentalist and founder of sustainability coaching platform, Coaching for Cause, Manuel Bergmann, believes the best way is to lead by example.

A German now living in Bali, Manuel talks to Harriet about the misconceptions we have of how different cultures treat the environment. He also gives advice for positively influencing others and suggests ways...

The award-winning period plastic campaigner Ella Daish talks to Harriet about her inspirational journey from Royal Mail postal worker to full time environmental campaigner.

She details the worrying extent of the problem of period plastic, which is the fifth most common item washed up on Europe's beaches.

As well as explaining what needs to change & the options facing us an individuals, Ella gives advice and tips for those wanting...

An urban gardener, blogger and founder of The Farm In My Flat, Joyce van Dam believes everyone can grow their own food, even inside a small apartment like her own.

Joyce talks to Harriet about how to get started with your indoor farm, the many benefits it brings and her top tips for keeping your home thriving with edible plants.

By growing your own produce you can help to reduce plastic waste, avoid nasty pesticides and unnecessary t...

Growing up in Kenya Sapna Mulki was forced to appreciate the importance of water, which was often very scarce, but was surprised to learn others take it for granted.

Globally more than a billion people are currently living without enough clean safe water.

Sapna, a water consultant & host of the podcast Breaking Green Ceilings, is trying to change that by promoting a better understanding of the value of earth's most precious and v...

The founder of Food Empowerment Project, lauren Ornelas, talks to Harriet about the human impact of our food choices and her journey into activism.

lauren believes we need to look beyond veganism, highlighting the exploitation of farm workers, including children, for products we all enjoy on a regular basis.

She gives advice on how to make more empowered food choices that consider animals, the environment and humans.

lauren has been a...

What's the connection between mind-body practices and environmental activism? Kayla Robertson, founder of the wellness platform and podcast Moving Inward, believes the journey to becoming and remaining an effective activist begins with prioritising your inner self; keeping your personal well-being in check through practices such as mindfulness, meditation and yoga.

Kayla talks to host Harriet Robinson about her own journey, how to f...