101 Ways To Save The Planet

Hey everyone, in today's episode we’re sharing some bittersweet news - this will be our last episode of 101 Ways to Save the Planet. It's been an amazing and inspiring journey, but it's time to move on to new life aspirations and adventures. We've had some real heart-to-heart chats, learned a lot, and connected with values-aligned people like you along the way. While life changes and busy schedules have made it tough to keep going, we're so grateful for the memories and lessons. Looking ahead, we're excited about new projects, like writing, activism, and even building a solar-powered resort in Indonesia! While this may be goodbye for now, we hope our podcast has left a positive impact on you and that you will remain an active part of our community. Let's stay connected and keep making a difference together. Cheers to a brighter tomorrow! A few takeaways you'll get from this episode: Our favourite quote: "The stories I’m endeavouring to write will paint a very hopeful future and provide a really beautiful picture so that we can start believing in THAT image and moving toward that image." - Bonnie Learn more: Connect with us on Instagram: @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.comSign up for the Eco Luxury Edit: https://bonnielucille.substack.com/

In today's podcast, Simon Gonzalez, a third-generation natural builder, discusses the global potential of natural building using materials like cob and adobe. He introduces the concept of "outposts" for showcasing the potential of these often ancient techniques, emphasises regional education, and addresses logistical challenges in today’s world, including legal obstacles. Simon dispels myths about the resilience of natural materials, explores practical applications in urban settings, and promotes a sustainable, pod-style approach to building. We encourage our audience to support this podcast's mission for climate solutions through likes, reviews, and subscriptions! A few takeaways you'll get from this episode: Our favourite quote: "Natural buildings are antimicrobial and antifungal. There's a long list of healthy attributes to using these products!" - Simon Gonzalez Learn more: Follow Simon on Instagram: @texascobcoVisit Texas Cob Company: www.texascob.comConnect with us on Instagram: @101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paula Huerta, a licensed architect, sustainability & circular economy consultant, and passionate advocate for environmental solutions. Paula, a friend of Bonnie’s living in Lombok, Indonesia (the island next to Bali), shares how she stays motivated by staying educated and up-to-date on the latest sustainability solutions available and why she is always willing to get her hands dirty to bring those solutions to her own community. Listening to Paula, you can’t help but feel inspired by her never ending passion. A few takeaways you'll get from this episode: Our favourite quote: "When you're beginning and don't know how to start, the best way is to see what others are doing and offer your help." - Paula Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

Happy December Everyone! We are taking a short holiday break for the rest of the month, but before we go, we're sharing some quick tips for a conscious and ethical holiday season. In this episode, we cover some ideas for eco-friendly gifts, like refillable beauty products and second-hand or more sustainably-made clothes. We also talk about the charm of homemade gifts - like Madeleine's special hot chocolate mix! - as well as some great alternatives to Amazon for online shopping. Plus, we explore unique alternatives for cards and wrapping, like seed paper and reused artwork. Remember, it's not about perfection—it's about making a positive impact. So, pick up just one idea and let us know which one you bring to life this holiday season. Cheers to a conscious and joyful celebration! 🌍✨ A few takeaways you will get from this episode: Some brands we recommend in this episode: www.uncommongoods.comwww.credobeauty.comwww.etsy.comwww.thredup.comwww.bookshop.orgwww.thriftbooks.comwww.leafshave.comOur favourite quote: What I love about holidays, birthdays, buying gifts for those you love is when you have a strong value system, it's an opportunity to invite people into this world of conscious consumerism and to challenge 'crunchy' ideas of being eco and instead think about these things a little differently.Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Phil Pierce from Zoox, a company working to innovate the future of autonomous, electric “people movers” (don’t call it a car!). Phil is Zoox's senior public policy and safety strategy manager, and talks to us about the path to evolving urban transportation to accommodate more electric, autonomous, and on-demand mobility and fewer gas--powered, accident prone and highway clogging single-driver vehicles. Phil discusses the shift from car ownership to shared, eco-friendly transportation options. Zoox envisions safer cities with autonomous vehicles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians sharing roads. Safety is a priority, with Zoox surpassing human-driven standards. Already, Zoox is testing autonomous rides on public roads in places like Las Vegas (a city that can use as many designated drivers as it can get!), which is a major step toward its future of more widespread use. Read more about it here: https://zoox.com/journal/las-vegas/ Join us as we explore Zoox's vision for sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable urban mobility. A few takeaways you will get from this episode: Our favourite quote: Over a third of public space in most big cities, like in San Francisco where I live, is dedicated just to parked vehicles. Most of us that own vehicles, our vehicle sits there more than 96% of the time, so it's doing nothing [despite being] this huge investment...and Zoox is just a really great solution.Learn more: @zooxwww.zoox.com/careerswww.zoox.com@101wayspodVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In this podcast episode, we focus on how to make our kitchens more environmentally friendly spaces. We believe the key to achieving a greener lifestyle lies in gradual steps and educating ourselves over time. Today, we're excited to share the practical tips we've learned for reducing waste and energy consumption in our kitchens. The main topics we'll cover include waste-free kitchen products, non-toxic cleaning solutions, composting and recycling, making sustainable coffee choices, and improving energy efficiency. We also want to encourage you to share your ideas and feedback with us because we truly believe that even small changes can have a significant positive impact on the environment. A few takeaways you will get from this episode: Some brands we recommend in this episode: https://www.alterecofoods.com/https://yadayadacoffee.com/https://www.equatorcoffees.com/https://heirloomcoffeeroasters.com/https://canyoncoffee.co/https://www.groundworkcoffee.com/Our favourite quotes: Get in touch: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

We're back with Climate Communications and Policy expert, Will Hackman, for part two of our conversation. If you haven't heard part one, we recommend going back to check it out and get the full picture on how we can improve climate communications to mobilize more public action. In this episode, we discuss how to stay positive while communicating the facts, and to remember the role that kindness and compassion can play in moving toward a collaborative mindset. We talk about how climate change work isn’t about the little steps individuals take to reduce their carbon footprint, but about policy above all, which is why getting involved in our local governments and communities and voting for leaders who care about climate change is essential. A few takeaways you will get from this episode: Our favourite quote: "I think it’s quite an optimistic message to think about how we become resilient and how we adapt where we live to climate change now and in the future…if you truly try to imagine how you will live in the future if we achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement…it is an almost UTOPIAN vision of the future.” - Will Hackman Learn more: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/hackman.willwww.willhackman.comVisit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In this episode, we're beginning the first part of an exciting two-part interview with a special guest, Will Hackman, a climate conversation and policy expert. Will's work focuses on helping people understand and discuss complex climate change issues in a way that feels personally relevant. Our conversation touches on the need to reframe climate change as a humanity crisis rather than just an environmental one. We also discuss the importance of issue identification, rejecting disempowering "world burning" narratives, and using messages that resonate with people's everyday lives to bridge the gap with those who may not see climate change as a serious threat. A few takeaways you will get from this episode: Our favourite quote: "The Earth doesn't care whether or not we are saved, we are trying to save ourselves." - Will Hackman Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Yochum, an eco-conscious friend of Madeleine's in Los Angeles. Madeleine met Laura at her fantastic refill shop, Prostainable, which she started after leaving a long corporate career in the beauty industry. Now Laura, who is certified by the Permaculture Academy of Los Angeles, is on a mission to help others minimize their environmental impact through the products she sells at her store. During our conversation, Laura shares her hopeful vision for the future, focusing on raising awareness and doing what we can to make sustainable choices and cut down on waste. A few takeaways you will get from this episode: Our favourite quote: "You're being mindful and that's already more than half the battle." - Laura. Learn more: www.prostainable.comwww.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today’s episode, we delve into the simple and accessible eco-friendly bathroom hacks that Madeleine and Bonnie have done to reduce their environmental impact. Learn how to make simple cleansers, scrubs and masks from ingredients in your kitchen, apps that make it easier to find products with safe ingredients, and alternatives to paper products we use on the loo. Join us in our journey to a greener bathroom and discover which alternatives you might be interested in trying to reduce your environmental impact. A few Takeaways you will get: Some brands we recommend in this episode: https://us.whogivesacrap.org/https://cloudpaper.co/https://www.peetbrospalmfree.com/https://bitetoothpastebits.com/https://yuka.io/en/https://packagefreeshop.com/https://www.dieuxskin.com/products/forever-eye-maskOur favorite quote: We're all in different stages of our planet saving journey. So we have to just be willing to experiment. - Madeleine Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today’s episode, we delve into the simple and accessible eco-friendly bathroom hacks that Madeleine and Bonnie have done to reduce their environmental impact. Learn how to make simple cleansers, scrubs and masks from ingredients in your kitchen, apps that make it easier to find products with safe ingredients, and alternatives to paper products we use on the loo. Join us in our journey to a greener bathroom and discover which alternatives you might be interested in trying to reduce your environmental impact. A few Takeaways you will get: Some brands we recommend in this episode: https://us.whogivesacrap.org/https://cloudpaper.co/https://www.peetbrospalmfree.com/https://bitetoothpastebits.com/https://yuka.io/en/https://packagefreeshop.com/https://www.dieuxskin.com/products/forever-eye-maskOur favourite quote: We're all in different stages of our planet saving journey. So we have to just be willing to experiment. - Madeleine Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today's episode, Bonnie shares her challenging and transformational journey of moving to Bali, starting a new job, living for the first time in a foreign country, and committing to a new and serious relationship...all at once. During this time, she struggled with acute anxiety and panic attacks and had to develop tools manage it. These tools, she believe, can help so many others fighting through similar mental health challenges at a time when so much is weighing on our collective psyche. We hope her lessons can help you, too. A few takeaways you'll get from this episode: Our favourite quotes: Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

In today’s episode, we introduce you to Charm Industrial, an organization at the forefront of the emerging carbon removal industry, employing a method that you may not have heard of, and yet has been around for millions of years. Our conversation centers on the need for a more enduring solution – one that goes beyond temporary sequestration (i.e. by using ecosystems as natural carbon sinks) but actually buries captured carbon deep beneath the Earth's surface. Our guests are Charm Industrial’s Head of Market Development & Policy, Nora Cohen and Head of Sales, Harris Cohn..Join us as Nora and Harris educate us about their method and its fascinating use of an ancient “technology” - photosynthesis! Together, we explore how Charm Industrial is reshaping the landscape of carbon sequestration. A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode: .Our favorite quotes: Learn more: www.charmindustrial.comhttps://youtu.be/z6sZaMBJ5ZM@101wayspodwww.savetheplanetpodcast.com

Welcome to the latest episode of 101 ways to save the planet. Today, we have a special episode as our co-hosts are joined by their partners, Madeleine's husband Brian and Bonnie's partner Marc, to help Madeleine prepare for a presentation to her stepdaughter, Clara's school about how to be a mini eco-warrior. If you have little ones in your life, and are unsure about how to encourage them to be environmentally conscious without overwhelming or scaring them, this episode is for you. We'll learn more about the importance of composting, the power of imagery, and how starting small - in your own backyard - is the best place to start. A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode: Quote: Learn more: @101wayspod www.savetheplanetpodcast.com

Welcome to a new day dedicated to saving the planet (but we really mean, saving us). We appreciate you joining us on your journey to live in greater alignment with our precious Earth. Today, we are talking to Health in Harmony’s Chief Innovation and Programs Officer about working with indigenous communities to promote conservation and combat deforestation through a concept called radical listening. A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode: Our favorite quotes: Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.comwww.healthinharmony.org

Welcome back to the re-launch of 101 Ways To Save The Planet! We know we've been away for a while, but we're so excited to be back and once again helping all our listeners find their own planet-saving journey. Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts: Madeleine's journey as a mom and her commitment to being a more sustainable parent. We'll talk about the choices she's making, the challenges she's facing, and the struggle of finding a supportive community. Trust us, it's not always easy, but we'll cover all of it. So stick around! A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode: Our favorite quote: "I think that you can't protect someone from their own self-inflicting guilt...You can't take responsibility for that." - Madeleine Learn more: www.savetheplanetpodcast.comImportant Time Stamps:

While the world is no more in need of our love than it has always been, it does feel like these days it can be hard for us to reconnect to that love in the face of all the heartbreak and devastation of war, pandemics, climate change and tragedy. Because of this, Bonnie and Madeleine are reaching back into their archives for some quotes and inspiration from past guests on how to strengthen our connection to the heart, and why it's more important now than ever! Show Notes:

The idea of creating a heaven on Earth sounds far-fetched, until you start to see the common thread behind global conflicts and societal injustices in our world today: the fossil fuel industry. We are an increasingly energy-dependent world, and as long as there exists a finite energy supply, that dependence will consolidate power in the hands of too few. Once we make our energy supply infinite, by transitioning to clean and renewable energy technologies, the balance of power will shift back to the hands of the many. We will finally be able to decide - as a human community - what is best for our planet. How do we get there? Today, we talk to life-long renewable energy entrepreneur, Marc Pop, about the journey ahead.

Since Bonnie and Madeleine started this podcast, they've been working to demonstrate how many different ways there are to save our beautiful planet, and how many "roads in" are available to those looking for a place to start. Still, they understand the idea of tackling climate change at an individual level is daunting. In this episode, they offer their combined wisdom and experience to bring you three simple and foundational steps you can take today to start living a life that is in line with your love for Mama Earth. Resources to start your educational journey: Don't Look Up , Netflix 2040 FilmOur Planet, Netflix -The Future We ChooseDrawdownRe:GenerationGive A Sh*t

And now for the episode Bonnie has been DYING to share with you ever since she started working with Green School in October 2020...today Bonnie and Madeleine welcome Leslie Medema, Green School's Head of Learning, to share with listeners all about this incredible and pioneering K12 school (named a 'School of the Future' by the World Economic Forum). Green School, which originated with Green School Bali in 2008 and has since expanded with Green School New Zealand, is on a mission to educate a community of changemakers who will regenerate our world. Leslie was there in the very early days of Green School Bali, and has played a fundamental role in the design of its curriculum and learning programs. She talks about what that journey was like and why this education model is one that the world needs now more than ever. Where to find Green School: www.greenschool.orgwww.greenschool.org/baliwww.greenschool.nzwww.instagram.com/greenschoolbaliwww.instagram.com/greenschoolnzwww.facebook.com/greenschoolbaliwww.facebook.com/greenschoolnewzealandwww.twitter.com/GreenSchoolBaliwww.youtube.com/user/greenschoolbaliwww.linkedin.com/company/greenschoolglobalMore information: https://greeneducators.greenschool.org/https://bookshop.org/books/think-like-a-monk-train-your-mind-for-peace-and-purpose-every-day/9781982134488https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Schools_of_the_Future_Report_2019.pdf