What on earth are we doing?
What on earth are we doing?
What On Earth Are We Doing?
A fortnightly podcast about the planet from husband and wife Josh and Beth. We'll cover everything from the big issues contributing to climate change, as well as the small swaps we might make to do our bit. ~ Title music 'Thingamajig' by Jason Shaw used with permission from the Free Music Archive (CC BY).
19. Borrow
In this episode we're all about having and giving and sharing and receiving. That's right, it's borrowing week! Let us know if you've been a borrower rather than a buyer recently. Organisations mentioned this week: The Party Kit Network: https://www.partykitnetwork.org/ The Library of Things: https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/ Borrow Box: https://www.borrowbox.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
May 2, 2024
54 min
18. Quick Wins!
This episode is all about QUICK WINS! Those little changes that make a big difference. In light of Simon Stiell's recent 'Two Years to Save the World' speech on climate, we talk about how we can easily do our bit. Let us know what you're up to! Organisations mentioned this week: @hellohubbub @voteclimateuk writetothem.com bank.green --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Apr 18, 2024
49 min
17. Parenting (Part Two)
The second instalment of our ramblings on sustainable parenting. This week it's the pressure to buy and the effects of social media... plus a brief cameo from a dead rat. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Apr 4, 2024
55 min
16. Parenting (Part One)
This week we talk the joys of parenting. Mostly because that's about 95% of our lives at the moment... But parent or not, we hope you can join in the conversation from your kitchen (or train carriage... or wherever you might be listening from). Organisations mentioned this week: Borro: https://borro-it.com/ The Little Loop: https://thelittleloop.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Mar 22, 2024
52 min
15. Food Miles
The third episode focussed around food, and this week it's food miles. Enjoy the sumptuous delights of our seasonal chats, including a short poetry recital from Josh (which we apologise for in advance...) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Mar 8, 2024
1 hr
14. Green Washing
This week we're awash with chat on all things green washing (don't worry -- we start by talking about what on earth that even is). As ever, tell us your thoughts and share your experiences on the ups and downs of sustainable living... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Feb 23, 2024
55 min
13. Stuff
Do you have too much stuff? Well, we do. So this week we discuss stuff about our stuff and ponder stuff we can do about it. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Feb 9, 2024
59 min
12. Carbon Footprint
This week we've got carbon on the brain... Listen for our attempt to unpick the tricky world of 'fossil fuels' and 'footprints'. Mentioned this week: @mindful_kin https://bank.green/sustainable-eco-banks https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/ @sustainableish --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Jan 26, 2024
48 min
11. Travelling Sustainably
Happy 2024! In this first episode of the new year, we talk about our recent trip to the USA and how we try to make travel as planet-conscious as we can. Let us know what you do when you're away from home! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Jan 12, 2024
57 min
10. Food Waste
Episode ten! But number one in the list of ways to do your bit for the planet. This week we talk all things food waste, and how you can put things in place to minimise what ends up in the bin. Don't forget to get in touch directly if you find yourself wanting to chip in... Organisations mentioned this week: Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/ Too Good To Go: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-gb Olio: https://olioapp.com/en/ Morrisons: https://www.morrisons-corporate.com/morrisons-sustainability/sustainability/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-on-earth-pod/message
Dec 15, 2023
54 min
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