Sustainably Geeky

Businesses can have a big effect on the environment, so it's imperative they adopt practices that minimize their impact. Chris Gassman from the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Sustainable Busin…

Humans have drastically altered the planet, and often not for the better. Miriam Kate McDonald, author of Emergent, joins to talk about how humans can help nature recover, the importance of biodivers…

In this episode Jennifer talks with Clara AgborTabi, Alumni and Partnerships Co-Coordinator for Soul Fire Farm, about their experience working with the land and helping others develop a deeper relati…

Single-use plastic has only been around for a short time, but it has had a profound impact on our health and the environment. Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose, joins us to discuss the pla…

Repairability not only has profound environmental impacts, it also helps save consumers money and encourages self-reliance. Elizabeth Chamberlain from iFixit joins us to discuss their work in helping…

Trees are being cut down at an alarming rate to make a variety of items, including paper, furniture, flooring and clothing. This overconsumption of wood products has had severe consequences on our pl…

We're bombarded with messages about all the ways we should go green, but it's not always as easy as it seems. Jennifer is joined by fellow sustainable geeks Kris and Rachel to talk about their frustr…

We are joined by Architect and Lecturer Donal Lally to discuss the impact of technology on the environment. His work explores the unintended consequences of human activity around the world, with part…

Activist and researcher V'cenza Cirefice joins us to discuss the environmental and social consequences of natural resource extraction. She explains why extractive activities are so detrimental to nea…

This month we talk with Viktória Pikovská from Victory Art about the importance of art as a means of creativity as well as a tool for activism. Viktória shares suggestions for ways both artists and c…

Have you heard? This month's show is all about birds! We talk with Anna Matthews from the American Bird Conservancy about the important role birds play in the environment, the threats they face, and …

Dr. Leslie Solomonian, naturopathic doctor and host of the podcast 'Raising Kids, Naturally,' explains what naturopathy is and how the practice can help improve the health of both humans and the plan…

Raising kids can be a challenge, and doing it in a way that is eco and morally conscious even more so. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, host of the podcast Raising Greener Teens and author of Green Mama & Gr…

Eco-Friendly Novelty Music sensation Oli Frost joins us for a very special 50th episode! Oli is best known for his unique form of activism, including turning climate action into an aerobics routine, …

We hear a lot about the research scientists produce, but how do they perform that research? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with a real live scientist, Wendy Anderson, to talk about her job as a …

It's time to slow down and talk about fast fashion! Garik Himebaugh, Founder of Eco-Stylist, helps us understand how the fashion industry has evolved to where it is today. He discusses the work Eco-S…

Human activity has severely changed the natural world, and not always for the better. Doug Smith, EDSA Principal, joins us to discuss how landscape architecture can be used to not only lessen this im…

Plastic...it's not so fantastic! While it has been praised as a "miracle" substance, plastic production and pollution has caused far-reaching environmental and health problems. In this episode, we're…

Humans have made a mess of the planet, and it's time to clean it up! Susan Sherrod, PhD, CSE, CERP, PWS, Senior Ecologist with Biohabitats, joins us to discuss ecological restoration and the importan…

How do we live a simpler life that is more in tune with the natural world? Permaculture invites us to work with nature rather than against it. Jennifer talks with Taelor Monroe from the Austin Permac…