Can a business be both successful and environmentally friendly? Eoin McQuone from Go Climate Positive believes the two go very much hand in hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Francis Close Hall Edible Garden champions the benefits and value of getting closer to nature. A self sustaining system and oasis of calm in the middle of Cheltenham town centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Attard, Ethical Revolutionary challenges the status quo with his self belief that a change can make a difference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Communities are powerful, when we act on that empowerment, councils and government nationally and globally will have no choice but to really listen and make impactful changes before it is too late. Vanessa Angelo Thompson talks about her organisation From The Ground Up inspiring people to make changes from the moment you walk through your gate to the end of your garden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many young people climate change is causing feelings of powerlessness and anxiety heightening the risk of mental health issues. Dr Paul Vare, senior lecturer in research development at the University of Gloucestershire, explores ways our education system can best meet the needs of the younger generation in the face of an uncertain future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trees are vital. As the biggest plants on the planet they give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world's wild life. They provide us with the materials for tools and shelter. Chris Chavase is senior trees officer at Cheltenham Borough Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No plastic, organic and zero waste - the holy grail of sustainable food shopping. Hannah Basnett tells us how Foodloose in Cheltenham has achieved this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is looking after our soil the most important task in the fight against climate change? Award winning Claudia MacGregor from Soil Snack talks about food forests, permacultures and her new edible plant business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becki Sillence, communications manager for CheltenhamZero talks about local businesses investing in carbon emission reductions, and Cheltenham Zero's new online tool kit to help businesses achieve their goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Lansley, Innovation Manager for Cheltenham Festivals, talks about his new tool kit to measure the sustainability of live events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.