Life on Planet A

Jan 24 2024 18
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A sustainability podcast for those with good intentions. A podcast about sustainability, the environment, politics and all the craziness that’s going on in the world. You’ll hear it all from the perspective of Bella, the marine ecologist and Heidi, the sustainability consultant. Whether you're working in the field or you have never heard of the term sustainability, welcome to Life on Planet A.

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#80: Running for the Wild: Erchana's Journey from Tip to Toe

Jan 24 2024 51 mins  
Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable journey Erchana Murray-Bartlett, an athlete and environmental advocate who ran across Australia for a cause. Erchana started her 5 and a half month journey in August 2022 and finished in January 2023. Discover how her sporting background shaped her passion for the environment and the inception of her 'Running to

#79 Less Hooey More Dooey in Climate Tech Annelieke de Wit and Joey Faust

Jan 10 2024 72 mins  
Dive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke de Wit, PhD, and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges, and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration. Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, shar

#78: Deep Sea Mining Unveiled with Vasser Seydel

Dec 21 2023 46 mins  
🌱 Episode Highlights:The Oxygen Project's Mission: Vasser Seydel sheds light on the Oxygen Project's mission to ignite a community of climate champions and accelerate collective action through digital storytelling, activist trainings, and impact campaigns to build a climate-resilient tomorrow.Deep Sea Mining Demystified: Delve into the fascinating world of Deep Sea Min

#77: The Road to a Green Australia: Insights and Innovations with Jae Lubberink

Nov 24 2023 55 mins  
In this enlightening episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Jae Lubberink from the Blueprint Institute. We dive into a compelling conversation about Australia's energy policies, nuclear energy prospects, public private policy, policy and tech the importance of biodiversity conservation.🔍 Key Highlights:- Discover Jae's journey through the Startmates Fellow

#76: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture and Design with Olrando Hayes

Oct 31 2023 38 mins  
The future of sustainable agriculture and design with Orlando Hayes In this episode, we sit down with Orlando Hayes to unpack his groundbreaking work with CH4 Global and the award-winning Camada daybed. Orlando sheds light on CH4 Global's mission, their focus on designing sustainable facilities, and the vital role of seaweed to reduce methane in agriculture. You may have heard

#75 Reforming the Deep Sea with Emily Tewes from Sustainable Ocean Alliance

Aug 16 2023 56 mins  
Delve into the intriguing world of deep sea mining and the complex negotiations surrounding it, with our guest Emily Tewes, from Sustainable Ocean Alliance. Join Life on Planet A as we plunge beneath the waves to uncover the untold stories of the International Seabed Authority,(ISA) the international body overseeing deep sea mining regulations.In episode, we spotlight the compellin

#74: A guide to buying quality offsets

Jun 06 2023 52 mins  
In this episode, we are joined by Juliet Kirby, the CEO of Gentoo.Earth, a carbon removal intelligence platform. We will explore the ins and outs of carbon credits, providing you with valuable insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of carbon markets and make informed choices when purchasing offsets. We will discover what it truly means to be a quality offset.Juliet prov

#73: What should come first, Planet or People?

May 22 2023 50 mins  
🎙️ESG Podcast! 🌍🌱Join us for an insightful podcast episode with Moana from Alphinity, where we delve into the fascinating world of ESG within factories in Bangladesh and Vietnam. 🎧✨Discover the social cost of ESG in factories across Bangladesh and Vietnam. We will learn from Moana about the impact of ESG policy on workers, labor conditions, and the overall well-bein

#72: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Unicorn: the Future of Cultured Meat with Sam Rathbone

Sep 13 2022 54 mins  
Imagine you could eat a marbled eye-fillet steak, with the omega 3 of a salmon fillet with the smoky taste of woolly mammoth... AND no animals were harmed in the process and the meat was 98% more carbon efficient than native meat, with no paddocks involved. Sounds like a dream right? This could very soon be an exciting reality thanks to the team at Vow. Vow is a Sydney-based start-

#71: Zero Emission Puppers with Gabriel Guedes from Lyka

Aug 18 2022 53 mins  
How healthy is pet food? What if you could give your pet food that was good for them AND good for the planet? Well... you can, thanks to the team at Lyka.This episode we'll stepping into the paws of our canine companions to learn about how we can improve their diet and the planet with Lyka. We'll be on this journey with this week's guest: Gabriel Guedes, COO and CFO