Book of Leaves

Dec 23 2024 120 ep. 49 mins 47
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An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living!
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In Death: Caring for the Planet with Eco Burials - Colin McAteer

Dec 23 2024 47 mins  
I think there's no better way to end season 6, before I hibernate for 3 months, than with an interview all about caring for the planet in death. The Western way of grandiose everything has seeped into our burial habits and our bodies no longer go back to the soil as they should. Colin McAteer is the owner of greencoffins.ie and Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground in Wexford. There's no

Circular Habits for Stage & Screen Costumes - Alice Bassie

Dec 09 2024 47 mins  
Alice Bassie is the co-founder of Circular Costume Ireland, a not-for-profit organisation that's working to tackle the stream of waste created by the costume department on film sets. Stay up to date with them on Instagram @circularcostumeireland and keep an eye on their website for second hand stock that they're selling! As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram

Grassroots Campaigning with Artist & Activist Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

Nov 24 2024 57 mins  
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is an eco-socialist, a community activist and a musician. While I met him through climate protests, he has also been a campaigner on housing, workers' rights, Palestine solidarity, and anti-racism. He's running in this General Election for People Before Profit in Dublin Central. You can stay up to date on his activism via Instagram @eoghanoceannabhain.General

The Magic of Lending - Giorgia, The Toy Library

Nov 11 2024 49 mins  
Giorgia Anile is the founder of The Toy Library, a wonderful peer to peer lending platform that not only saves on resources needed for new toys, but creates a sense of value in the sharing community for all ages. Keep an eye for in person swap events as well via their website or socials: Instagram @thetoylibraryireland or Facebook.Their next in-person swap event is Sunday the 8th o

Repurposing Old Mattress Materials - Keith, Bounce Back Recycling

Oct 27 2024 26 mins  
Keith McDonagh is a member of the Galway Traveller Movement and manager of the social enterprise Bounce Back Recycling which specialises in recycling old mattress. They send the various materials to businesses in Ireland who repurpose them. It's a wonderful initiative that not only diverts thousands of waste from landfill each year, but provides members of the Travelling community

Wearing Quality (and colourful!) Clothes - Virtue, Emerald and Wax

Oct 13 2024 35 mins  
Virtue is the maker behind sustainable fashion brand Emerald and Wax. She is passionate about creating quality clothes that can become heirloom pieces, while also incorporating the colourful designs from her home country of Ghana. Keep an eye on her socials for upcoming markets via Instagram @emeraldandwax or Facebook.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, T

Saving the Barn Owls of Ireland - John Carrig

Sep 29 2024 50 mins  
John Carrig is one of the many volunteers behind The Barn Owl project. He's been vital in spreading awareness of what people can do to help the red-listed species, and we delve into all of that here. You can donate, volunteer, and/or sign their petition on rodenticide to help the cause. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram @barnowlprojectireland.As always, d

Being Circular with The Rediscovery Centre - Arran Murphy

Sep 16 2024 50 mins  
Arran Murphy is a fashion designer who channels her skills into empowering people to have a circular mindset with their clothes, through her work at the Rediscovery Centre. The Rediscovery Centre is an AMAZING example of how circular living is fun, beautiful, functional, and not to mention how great it is for the planet and community in every way. I implore you to visit the centre

Being a Global Citizen, & Utilising Art - Shauna Harris

Sep 02 2024 40 mins  
Shauna Harris is an actor, poet, and global citizen education officer. She also has a keen interest in researching Black studies and having an intersectional approach to her activism, especially towards people who have been racialised. You can stay up to date with all her life bits on Instagram @shaunaxroseShe has two upcoming shows you can catch her in as well; Monsters (8-15 Sep)

Reducing Waste to Flourish in Planet & Health - Merschon Hudson

Aug 19 2024 43 mins  
Merschon and Craig own the beautiful reduced waste store that is Flourish Minimal Waste Grocery. Have a listen to hear how they came to be small business owners and tips they have for people trying to reduce waste or improve their health. Their website is www.minimalwastegrocery.com and you can stay up to date with them on Instagram @minimalwastegrocery or Facebook. As always, don'