Episodios

  • S3 Ep10: Christmas

    S3 Ep10: Christmas
    Dec 5 2023
    PK & Tom discuss consumerism and Christmas, from advent calendars to jolly jumpers, how can we embrace the festivities in a sustainable guilt free way? And when it comes to trees, which is the most eco-friendly, the fake fir or a real replantable?

    Rent A Tree
    https://www.thechristmastreecompany.com/rent-a-christmas-tree

    Sustainable Christmas
    https://www.wwf.org.uk/top-tips-sustainable-christmas

    Waste Free Christmas
    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/24-ways-to-waste-not-this-christmas

    The Not So Jolly Stats
    https://www.businesswaste.co.uk/christmas-waste-facts-its-not-very-jolly/

    Christmas Wrapping
    https://www.gwp.co.uk/guides/christmas-packaging-facts/

    Lidl Rental Jumpers
    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/nov/23/lidl-christmas-jumper-loan-scheme-nspcc





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  • S3 Ep9: Fossil Fuels & The King's Speech

    S3 Ep9: Fossil Fuels & The King's Speech
    Nov 14 2023
    PK & Tom catch up for the first time since The King's Speech and discuss the licensing of new oil and gas fields. Is this a political move? Do the economics add up? And what impact could this have on the nation's spirit?


    The Nish Kumar Climate Breakthrough film is here ...
    www.climatesciencebreakthrough.com

    Petrostates planning expansion of fossil fuels ...
    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/08/insanity-petrostates-planning-huge-expansion-of-fossil-fuels-says-un-report

    The International Energy Agency say no to new coal mines or oil & gas fields ...
    https://priceofoil.org/2023/08/16/shut-down-60-percent-existing-fossil-fuel-extraction-1-5c/

    Five Times Faster by Simon Sharpe
    https://fivetimesfaster.org/

    Green Swans, John Elkington
    https://www.greenbiz.com/article/green-swans-and-exponential-decade-conversation-john-elkington
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    22 m
  • S3 Ep8: Sport & Football versus The Planet

    S3 Ep8: Sport & Football versus The Planet
    Nov 7 2023
    After the announcement that UEFA will expand its football tournaments in 2024, PK & Tom discuss what impact this will have on the environment. They also look at how climate change is impacting UK football clubs today, the teams that are leading the way when it comes to green credentials, plus why PK is thinking of taking up plogging.

    More about European football and its impact on the planet ...
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67159156

    Carlisle United affected by flooding...
    https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2021/november/chief-exec-it-does-cause-real-concern/

    Forest Green Rovers and their green credentials...
    https://www.fgr.co.uk/eco-park

    Reading FC climate stripes kit...
    https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/25/home-kit-2022-23-showyourstripes-hoopsforthefuture/

    Crewe Alexandra solar farm ...
    https://www.crewealex.net/news/2023/february/reds-to-go-green-with-ambitious-solar-farm-scheme
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  • S3 Ep7: The Power Of Community

    S3 Ep7: The Power Of Community
    Oct 31 2023
    PK & Tom chat about some of the brilliant projects in the UK, where the local community have taken decarbonisation into their own hands and helped regenerate their area. Take a listen for some real inspiration on how to make a difference where you live. 


    Inspiring examples discussed in this episode... 

    DTE Derby
    https://www.dtederby.org/

    Gwynedd
    https://www.deg.wales/about-deg/?lang=en

    Civic Square
    https://civicsquare.cc/

    Atlanta Free Food Forest
    https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/22/us/atlanta-free-food-forest-trnd/index.html
    https://www.aglanta.org/urban-food-forest-at-browns-mill-1/



    Plus support on getting started ...
     
    https://www.cse.org.uk/my-community/

    https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/cpdandleadership/cpd-bootcamp/skillsbootcampinplace-baseddecarbonisation/

    https://www.cse.org.uk/resource/community-retrofit-guide/

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/18-billion-awarded-to-boost-energy-efficiency-and-cut-emissions-of-homes-and-public-buildings-across-england
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  • S3 Ep6: Floods & Halloween

    S3 Ep6: Floods & Halloween
    Oct 24 2023
    PK & Tom reflect on the last few days of flooding in the UK and they discuss the scary stats around halloween, why you shouldn't feed pumpkin to hedgehogs, plus Tom's spooky upcycled costume.

    Here is some extra reading on halloween waste ...

    https://www.wastemanaged.co.uk/halloween-waste/

    https://www.businesswaste.co.uk/halloween-waste/

    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/25/uk-expected-to-waste-terrifying-number-of-halloween-pumpkins

    Plus some tips on having a more sustainable halloween

    https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/10-green-halloween-tips

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    20 m
  • S3 Ep5: Construction

    S3 Ep5: Construction
    Oct 17 2023
    PK & Tom discuss why we're obsessed with building more stuff, the impacts this can have on the environment and what are the lower carbon solutions? From green steel to carbon capture, using waste material and the benefits of AI - no stone is left unturned.


    The problem with concrete...
    https://www.fairplanet.org/story/concrete-climate-change-environmental-injustice/

    Demand for sand ...
    https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/rising-demand-sand-calls-resource-governance

    Carbon capture & storage ....
    https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/carbon-capture-usage-and-storage-market-engagement-on-cluster-sequencing

    The Peak Cluster project ...
    https://www.peakcluster.co.uk/
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  • S3 Ep4: Fashion

    S3 Ep4: Fashion
    Oct 10 2023
    PK & Tom discuss fast fashion, charity shops and consumption habits. Plus guest Kate Kenneally talks sustainable swimwear and why legislation is needed to make the industry more ethical.

    To get in touch with PK & Tom email hello@theecocentrics.com

    To find out more about Kate's Swimwear
    https://gen-reswim.com/

    Other useful links
    https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/world-of-change/AralSea

    https://changingmarkets.org/portfolio/fossil-fashion/

    https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/

    That company Tom mentioned at the end of this episode
    https://laagam.com/pages/our-way

    Sustainable Superstars
    https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/home/

    https://www.rei.com/

    We don't make money from this podcast, but if you'd like to support a cause then please donate here https://www.givedirectly.org
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  • S3 Ep3: On The Allotment

    S3 Ep3: On The Allotment
    Oct 3 2023
    PK & Tom take a trip to a Derby City allotment where they meet plot-casters Elaine & Julia, who demonstrate that growing your own food is not only good for the tastebuds, but it's also great for the planet. 

    From helping wildlife to thrive, reducing food miles, to capturing carbon in your garden, growing a few vegetables might be the most eco hobby you could have. 

    To hear more from Elaine & Julie take a listen to their Potty Plotters podcast
    https://thepottyplotters.podbean.com

    Or check out their website...
    https://thepottyplotters.uk
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    20 m