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Lewis Perkins: Apparel Impact Institute | Threads of Sustainability | Episode 102 Aug 27, 2023

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How can we make the fashion industry more sustainable?

Join us on a captivating journey through sustainable fashion with Lewis Perkins, the visionary mind behind Apparel Impact Institute and the Fashion Climate Fund! In this episode the Conservation Connection team dives into the world of fashion, intertwining conscious consumerism, innovative solutions, and the art of upcycling. Listen in to learn about the often-hidden costs behind fast fashion, exposing the environmental and societal repercussions of our clothing choices. We also hear about Lewis's personal journey, his non-profit's growth, and the powerful impact of sustainable choices. Lewis shares anecdotes of moth-defying creativity, the joy of rekindling forgotten wardrobe gems, and the hope for a future where fashion becomes an expression of individuality AND a catalyst for change.

Click here to learn more about the Fashion Climate Fund: https://www.fashionclimatefund.org/

Click here to visit Apparel Impact Institute: https://apparelimpact.org/

Click here to learn more about our nonprofit: ConservationConnection.co

Lauren Breynaert: MYNO Carbon | Waste Wood to Climate Solution | Episode 101 Aug 20, 2023

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How can we repurpose waste products of the timber industry to capture carbon, improve soil, and generate electricity? In this episode of Conservation Connection, we dive into the world of carbon sequestration with Lauren Breynaert, the Public Affairs Director of MYNO Carbon!

MYNO Carbon is a recent startup with an innovative process which transforms waste biomass, including timber residuals and agricultural waste, into biochar – a highly porous material that sequesters carbon for up to a thousand years. Lauren shares how biochar supports regenerative agriculture, reduces carbon emissions, and fosters growth in timber economies. Biochar improves water retention and soil health, and can filter toxins in stormwater infrastructure. On top of all theses positive benefits, MYNO Carbon is partnering with power utilities to convert the waste heat from their manufacturing process into electricity that can power thousands of homes! Tune in to discover this remarkable carbon removal solution and its multi-faceted impact.

Click here to learn more about MYNO Carbon: https://mynocarbon.com/

Click here to learn more about our nonprofit: ConservationConnection.co

Emmy Scott: Earth Guardians | Youth Leading Change | Episode 100 Aug 13, 2023

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How can one organization support a global network of grassroots climate projects? We're sitting down with Emmy Scott, the Executive Director of Earth Guardians, to answer that question! Earth Guardians supports youth-led climate projects all across the world through their crews initiative, a program available to young people everywhere. We also talk about the value of putting young voices at the forefront of the climate conversation and the importance of providing support vs direction.

Click here to learn more about Earth Guardians: www.EarthGuardians.org

Click here to learn more about our nonprofit: www.ConservationConnection.co

Jeff Goodell: Climate Journalist | The Heat Will Kill You First | Episode 99 Jul 16, 2023

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What threats driven by climate change will be among the first to take lives? Listen in this week to hear about Jeff Goodell's new book, The Heat Will Kill You First, which covers the dangers of increased heat in a changed climate and the ways that communities are responding to the threat.

Click here to learn more about Jeff's Book: JeffGoodellWriter.com

Click here to learn more about our nonprofit: www.ConservationConnection.co

Dianna Cohen: Plastic Pollution Coalition | Stopping Plastic | Episode 98 Jul 11, 2023

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Where does plastic come from and how does it affect our everyday lives? This week we sit down with Dianna Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Plastic Pollution Coalition, to talk through the current issues with plastic pollution and solutions to move forward into a plastic free future!

Click here to visit the Plastic Pollution Coalition website: www.PlasticPollutionCoalition.org

Click here to check out the UP Scorecard: www.UPScorecard.org

Click here to check out our nonprofit: www.LastChanceEndeavors.com

Mike Libecki: NatGeo Explorer | Microplastics in Pristine Places | Episode 97 Jul 03, 2023

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Just how far have microplastics traveled across our planet? In our final interview from the Wild and Scenic Film Festival we sit down with National Geographic Explorer Mike Libecki to talk about his 14 antarctic expeditions, his recently released film, and ways to hold on to hope!

Click here to watch Mike's Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCCMekuepeg

Click here to learn more about the Joyineering Fund: https://joyfund.org/

Click here to learn more about our nonprofit: www.ConservationConnection.co

Kristin Hull: Activist Investor | Impact Investing | Episode 96 Jun 26, 2023

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How can wealth be managed in a way that benefits the environment? Kristin Hull, founder and CEO of Nia Impact Capital, is working to do just that by building investment portfolios with intention and purpose. Listen in to hear all about the green possibilities available to protect both your future and the planet's!

Click here to learn more about Nia: www.NiaImpactCapital.com

Click here to learn more about our nonprofit: www.LastChanceEndeavors.com

Benjamin Dimmitt: Photographer | Florida's Saltwater Intrusion | Episode 95 Jun 19, 2023

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This week we're releasing an interview with Benjamin Dimmitt that we recorded at the Nature Now Film Festival in Columbus Georgia! Listen in to learn about saltwater intrusion, the process by which ocean water enters freshwater reservoirs and fundamentally changes the ecosystem. Benjamin's work as a photographer has documented the changes to these costal estuaries, hoping to bring attention to this critical problem.

To see some of Benjamin's work, click here: https://www.benjamindimmitt.com/

To learn more about our nonprofit, click here: www.ConservationConnection.co

Rhett Butler: Mongabay | Passion to Impact | Episode 94 Jun 11, 2023

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This week we're releasing our interview with Rhett Butler, the founder and CEO of the wildly successful conservation and environmental science news organization Mongabay! With a monthly readership of more than 4 million, Rhett's organization has a huge impact on getting these vital stories in front of the public. Listen in to hear how his early experiences inspired him to care for the environment and ultimately led him to create the Mongabay that we know and love today!

To read some fantastic nature news stories, click here: www.Mongabay.com

To learn more about Mongabay as an organization, click here: www.Mongabay.org

Nick Grossman: Producer | Endangered Migration | Episode 93 Jun 04, 2023

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In this week's episode we sit down with Nick Grossman at the Wild and Scenic film festival! Nick is the Director of Marketing Production for the organization Natural Habitat Adventures, and he was a Producer for the film Endangered Migration. Natural Habitat Adventures brings awareness to wild spaces by organizing trips for members of the general public to visit them in a sustainable manner. Their film, Endangered Migration, talks about the struggles of the Monarch Butterfly and its recent inclusion on the Endangered species list!

Click here to watch Endangered Migration: www.NatHab.com/monarchs

Click here to learn more about their educator scholarship: www.NatHab.com/monarchgrant

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