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Latest episodes
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1 h 07
Charity Shop World - with Tansy Hoskins
I thought I knew a bit about sustainable fashion but this chat, and the book behind it all, Charity Shop World by Tansy Hoskins, blew me away.There’s been quite a bit in the press…
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1 h 02
We can't run away from this - with Damian Hall
Today’s guest on the podcast is Damian Hall, ultra-marathon runner, co-founder of The Green Runners, and author of We Can't Run Away from This.If you’re not a runner, don’t turn of…
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1 h 10
How to have (better) climate conversations - with Claire Brown from Larger Us
According to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, the most important thing we can do to fight climate change is talk about it. But the reality, certainly for me, and if attendees on…
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27 min
Jen visits her MP
A solo episode from me, detailing my recent visit to my MP!I talk about why MP engagement is so important, even if it can feel a teensy bit frustrating; how and why my MP visit cam…
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1 h 02
The Big Toy Swap - with Charlotte Mason-Curl
In the UK we buy 37 million toys a year! And 80% of them end up in landfill, incinerators, or the oceans.In this episode I'm welcoming Charlotte Mason-Curl, founder of No Crap Part…
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1 h 06
Feeling the heat - with Polly Turton from Shade the UK
In this episode I'm chatting to Polly Turton, Head of Climate Action and Public Health Shade the UK, an organisation who have a vision and a mission of "zero deaths from overheatin…
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34 min
Zero Waste(ish)
This episode is a solo episode from me, all about bins! Specifically my bins and how we only put out bin out once every 9-12 months.It’s Zero Waste Week this week, so whilst I woul…
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1 h 18
Climate anxiety - with Linda Aspey
In this episode we take a dive into climate anxiety, and I’m chatting to Linda Aspey who amongst many other roles is Director of Psychology at the People’s Emergency Briefing and a…
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1 h 01
What makes a pilot give up flying? With Dan Tipney
This week I’m joined by Dan Tipney, a former airline pilot who co-founded Safe Landing, a community of aviation workers and enthusiasts, working together to figure out what it migh…
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57 min
Every home a power station with Daniel Edelstyn
This week I’m joined by Dan Edelstyn, artist and documentary film maker whose latest film Power Station with his partner Hilary Powell, documents their attempts to turn the street…
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53 min
Reducing E-waste and improving repair skills with Anaïs Engelmann from Team Repair
There are 60 million tonnes of e-waste generated every year globally – that's around the same as the weight of nearly 6,000 Eiffel Towers! And E-waste is the fastest growing waste…
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36 min
"What I did in my summer holiday" by Jen, aged 48
This weeks episode is a solo episode for me - a little bit about our holiday in Switzerland, which isn't really about our holiday in Switzerland. It's more about the logistics of a…
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1 h 03
Secondhand fashion as a lever for change with Gemma Metheringham
Could secondhand fashion be a lever for positive change within the wider fashion industry? And what might that look like?Join us as this weeks guest Gemma Metheringham shares her j…
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54 min
Parents for Future with Charlotte Howell
The idea of 'activism' can be off putting and perhaps a little daunting for many of us. If that's you, then do listen in to my chat with Charlotte Howell, one of the co-Directors o…
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50 min
Poo bags! With Alice Judge and Gavin Gan from Pet Impact
This episode we’re doing a deep dive into Poo bags!If you’re one of the 41% of households in the UK who own a pet dog, you will (hopefully) be familiar with poo bags, and may be ge…
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1 h 05
Climate citizens (and how to be a good one!) with Rebecca Willis
Climate Change, sadly, has become increasingly polarised in the UK over the last couple of years. And MPs consistently underestimate public support for climate action – they read t…
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1 h 06
Sustainable weddings with Michelle Miles
In this episode I'm chatting to Michelle Miles, founder of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance.But don’t turn off if you’re not planning a wedding anytime soon, or you’ve been there d…
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1 h 00
Climate action for small businesses, made easy, With Jo Hand
90% of businesses in the UK are classes as SMEs, or small and medium businesses, having 205 employees or less. So chances are, you might work for one, or even run one.Did you know…
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57 min
Sustainable Style (or how to find clothes you love that don't cost the earth) with Becky Barnes
Fashion is one of the most polluting industries on the planet, and we no longer talk about 'fast fashion' but 'ultra-fast fashion' with the rise of retailers like Shein and Temu ch…
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18 min
Hosting a People's Emergency Briefing
This episode is a rare solo episode, so no guest this week, and a shorter episode of me, chatting to myself... Let me know if you like it!I'm reflecting on my experience of hosting…