A Better Future's Podcast

As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Its SPRING at last, so Corrin, Dawn and Jason bring in the fab Dawn Rayment from New Forest National Park to talk all things outdoors. The discussion covers birds, accessing sites, good and bad feeding wildlife and Dawns 14 top 10 tips for enjoying National Parks. Connecting to Nature Research https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/conservation/projects/connection-to-nature/#:~:text=Research%20suggests%20that%20people%20with,critical%20for%20future%20nature%20conservation. Top actions to help people feel connected to wildlife. - Planting Wildflowers (Small spaces, planters at work and home) - Wild seed bombs https://www.beebombs.com/ - Feeding wildlife – Mainly birds Sense of Stewardship rather than a sense of Ownership Ground nesting Birds (Nightjar, Wooklark, skylark) Waders (Snipe, Curlue) Number of people asking about volunteering. Lots of new people on sites and hopefully wanting to be actively involved. Issues around people digging up or stealing plants from public spaces. Not brining Frogs spawn to nature reserves. Need for grazing animals to manage open spaces, particularly to help retain lowland heathland. Seeing kites earlier in the year State of Nature Report https://jncc.gov.uk/news/uk-state-of-nature-2019-report/ Convention on Biodiversity in May 2021 https://www.unep.org/events/conference/un-biodiversity-conference-cop-15 Natures calander – Citizen science for when you see the first species https://naturescalendar.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ Plastic grass and how to help kids get excited about the environment and nature, including a need for green spaces, school grounds. Gearing up for people coming out after lockdown and preparing. Personal responsibility and how to deal with individuals, picking up poo. Wild Camping and Swimming. https://www.campingintheforest.co.uk/ Joining Team Wilder and the rewilding movements Volunteers and volunteering. Consultation on the Environmental Principles https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consultation-launched-on-environmental-principles Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill https://www.ceebill.uk/ Our response to the Sustainabble Question – “what do you say to people who say there's no point taking individual action on climate change?” http://www.sustainababble.fish/ Dawn Rayments 14 top 10 tips for keen people to be the best in the New Forest 1. Picking up litter and taking it home with you 2. Avoiding Honey Pot sites (Anderwood, Boulder Wood, Rhinefield) – Google where to go in the new forest and then don’t go to those sites as they will be overwhelmed on a busy day). 3. Avoid going to the forest on sunny days. 4. Don’t have BBQ’s, particularly disposable as you only need one out of hand to destroy habitats. 5. Don’t feed the Ponys, increases the likelihood of car incidents and could impact on the ecology long-term 6. Driving slow through the New Forest 7. Not Driving into the new forest (Train or even the open top bus). 8. Cyclists (walkers and horse riders) keeping to tracks, the network and roads. 9. Countryside Code - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code (Restraint, Responsibility and Respect) 10. Do not wild camp, only use https://www.campingintheforest.co.uk/ 11. Don’t wash things in the waterways, even if you think you are using ecological soaps as they are very delicate. 12. Keeping your dog on the lead around livestock to avoid causing stress on the other animals. 13. Join and support the National Trust, Lobby Councils or MPs to try and get more funding for National Parks 14. Volunteer your time to support your local nature areas. Join the New Forest Ambasidor scheme https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/communities/get-involved/what-you-can-do-the-new-forest-ambassador-scheme/

Welcome back to A Better Future Podcast, its the first episode for over a year.. well apart from the lost unrecorded one and Corrin and Jason run through a range of things that helped get them through 2020. Run through highlights of 2020 and Goals for 2021. Moving to virtual meetings, food deliveries and trying out new things. As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal unbias opinion. Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via facebook – @abetterfuturepod Instagram – @abetterfuture_podcast Twitter – @abetterpod Here are some links to things mentioned Hope cast - Jane Goodhall https://news.janegoodall.org/2020/12/16/the-hopecast-jane-goodalls-podcast/ Louis Theroux - https://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts?q=louis+theroux Virtual Cycling - https://www.zwift.com/uk . https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk Felix the fox - https://video.nest.com/clip/89d8e772b78f4727966027f96c1a50d0.mp4 Fareham Hammer - https://www.facebook.com/groups/194404215143744 Virtual Taskmaster - https://www.taskmaster.tv I am Gretta Documentary https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p090xz9z/i-am-greta Oddbox - Save the planet from your doorstep https://www.oddbox.co.uk/delivery SMOL laundry capsules - https://smolproducts.com Re:Fill shop - https://allgoodthingseco.co.uk EV registrations - https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/norways-electric-car-drive-belies-national-reliance-on-fossil-fuels/ar-BB1cBfYx

As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Update on what we have been up to over the last few months, but the main focus on Christmas, including sustainable presents, trees, Crackers, wrapping and Christmas Jumpers. Intro Eastleigh Climate and Environmental Emergency Strategy and Interim action plan 11000 Scientists https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/05/climate-crisis-11000-scientists-warn-of-untold-suffering YouGov Voter intention https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2019/11/07/which-issues-will-decide-general-election Beyond Ecophobia by David Sobel https://www.davidsobelauthor.com/beyond-ecophobia We are all Greta, be inspired to change the world by https://www.laurenceking.com/product/we-are-all-greta/ Tesco Vegan Advert https://youtu.be/_3PW8BlNDl4 Christmas Easy Swaps Presents World of Books https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb Christmas Trees Plastic v Real Tree? How far travelled and what type of tree Wrapping Presents Christmas at Weald & Downland Museum https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/christmas-at-the-museum/ Christmas Dinner Shopping list: https://www.chesterzoo.org/schools/resources/sustainable-palm-oil-shopping-list/ RSPB Christmas Crackers https://shopping.rspb.org.uk/christmas-crackers/wildlife-racing-crackers.html?ClickType=Text&ListType=&ListName=&Position=10 Furoshiki Japanese fabric wrapping https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/how-furoshiki-japanese-fabric-wrapping/ Sustainable Palm Oil stuff from Chester Zoo: https://www.chesterzoo.org/what-you-can-do/campaigns/sustainable-palm-oil/ Final Straw https://finalstrawsolent.org/2019/10/15/the-big-christmas-jumper-swap/ Guppy Bags http://guppyfriend.com/en/

Available via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your browser. As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Concern UK https://www.concern.org.uk/ Dawns Page: https://my.rationchallenge.org.uk/dawnpreston?fbclid=IwAR1CEO_YDBWUjNfIGB5l55-WY6Dm_7cfLE4zOWD5Xgw72vo9Im-i5ZK-L0I Ration Challenge Drinking hot water Living on the following for the week: Why she felt the need to do it Books Welcome to nowhere – Elizabeth Laird https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/elizabeth-laird/welcome-to-nowhere/9781509840472 Sea Prayer – Khaled Hosseini (Writer of the Kite Runner) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/595087/sea-prayer-by-khaled-hosseini/9780525539094/ Challenge Me – Screen Time Moment on the Android Phone (similar to the Screen Time app on the iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kevinholesh.moment&hl=en 30 Days of Wild https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild/App Seed Bombs https://kabloom.co.uk/product/pollinator-beebom/?gclid=CjwKCAjw0tHoBRBhEiwAvP1GFQPYXA4041oJr907ZwtSRbBYx9C1c4Jw0tXN1UeaAK4USwSOHzuUNhoCBn8QAvD_BwE

Now available via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your browser. As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Forest Schools Teaching young people, parents and working with NHS and Councils to support young people with mental health issues. Covering a wide range of issues: Insect Population decline https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/10/plummeting-insect-numbers-threaten-collapse-of-nature Human ingestion of plastic https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/01/24/seafood-eaters-ingest-11000-tiny-pieces-plastic-every-year-study/ Bob Hughes – Play https://www.playscotland.org/playful-learning/play-types/ Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Available via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your browser. As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Interview with Matthew Bennett Co-creator of the Trigg Life Mapper Things talked about: https://burningman.org/ https://mindfulnessintheworkplace.org/ Moment of the Week Jay talks about driving the Electric Van to Wales, including Ricky Wilson fromKaiser Chiefs shout out, work being awarded Air Quality funding and helping a colleague get a Fellowship. Corrin talks about her trip to wales, relaxing, listening to the birds and seeing the stars. Sacha talks about her Plastics event at the House of Commons with David Attenborough thanking Jo Ruxton from Plastic’s Ocean UK for leading the current movement. Work Life balance Challenges of swapping between your work and your personal life. Challenge Me – Not being glued to our phones App for Android https://inthemoment.io/ Instructions for iPhone Users https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208982

Now available via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your browser. As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Extinction Rebellion https://rebellion.earth/ Google results on climate change up https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-protests-extinction-rebellion-london-google-search-a8886171.html Hampshire Police Chief at protests https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/former-hampshire-police-officer-joins-protesters-at-extinction-rebellion-march-in-london-1-8900830 Sky news interview https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/energy/2019/04/sky-news-anchor-attacks-extinction-rebellion-incompetent-middle-class-self Interview with James IPCC –Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C https://www.ipcc.ch/2018/10/08/summary-for-policymakers-of-ipcc-special-report-on-global-warming-of-1-5c-approved-by-governments/ Paris Conference in 2015 https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/conferences/past-conferences/paris-climate-change-conference-november-2015/paris-climate-change-conference-november-2015 The Race is on Documentary https://climateconversations.org.uk/2017/11/06/the-race-is-on/ Extinction Rebellion pt 2 Limits to Growth https://www.clubofrome.org/report/the-limits-to-growth/ Johnathan Pie https://www.facebook.com/JonathanPieReporter/videos/the-extinction-rebellion/598929320611854/ Climate Change the Facts https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00049b1/climate-change-the-facts Project Drawdown https://www.drawdown.org/

Now Available via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your browser. As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Interview with Lauren Gray Discussion with Lauren about Yoga, meditation, why you should try and fit it into your life and how to go about it. The team then discuss how they’ve used Yoga and other forms of exercise, such as Tai Chi to improve their mental health. Check out Lauren’s website at https://www.lg-yoga.com/ Yoga with Adriene https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene Heal Documentary http://www.healdocumentary.com/ Easy Swaps Headspace App https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app ManFlow Yogahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUb0pALtzJwPDu67lkqHdA Challenge Me Jay discusses his two weeks without eating crisps and drinking fizzy drinks as part of an effort to live more healthily.

Now Available via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or your browser. As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Tips from Dawn Easy Swaps Marine Conservation Society – Plastic Free July https://www.mcsuk.org/plastic-challenge/ Jo – Valley Mist Lip Balm http://www.valleymist.co.uk/ Humble Brush https://thehumble.co/ Walker Crisps https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/10/walkers-recycle-crisp-packets-postal-protest Zero Waste Jar https://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/04/us/lauren-singer-zero-waste-blogger-plastic/index.html eCloth https://www.e-cloth.com/household-range/washing-up-pad Plant based loofah http://twistclean.com/ Challenge Me Jason – No crisps or fizzy drinks Moment of the Week Youth School Strike

As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Special Episode focusing on travel, including cycling, electric vehicles, trains, planes, offsetting and remote working to avoid travelling. Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via https://abetterfuturepodcast.com/ facebook – @abetterfuturepod Instagram – @abetterfuture_podcast Twitter – @abetterpod Guest featuring Natalie Light from Natdogs.com speaking about her experience over two years of running a business with only an electric van. Cycling Bike-it Ray Cycle Adult Bike Training http://www.pedalplanet.co.uk/ Sustrans https://www.sustrans.org.uk/ Breeze Rides – British Cycling Cycle training for women https://www.letsride.co.uk/breeze Electric Vehicles Nissan env200 https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/e-nv200.html Zapmap www.zap-map.com ChargeMaster Home https://chargemasterplc.com/for-home/ Travel UK Holidays InterRail https://www.interrail.eu Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Events https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/events Good News Electric Bus Pilots http://www.cbi.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/milton-keynes-wirelessly-charged-electric-buses/ Luxembourg to make all public transport free https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/05/luxembourg-to-become-first-country-to-make-all-public-transport-free Plastic Fuel https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/19/richard-bransons-virgin-atlantic-will-fly-with-fuel-from-pollution.html Music: Royalty Free Music from Bensound.com

Second Podcast focusing on Veganism As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal unbias opinion. Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via https://abetterfuturepodcast.com/ facebook – @abetterfuturepod Instagram – @abetterfuture_podcast Twitter – @abetterpod Honest account of our experience of Veganisim, tips, what not to do and tonnes of ideas for reducing the impact of your diet on the environment and improving animal welfare. Featuring an interview with Dominika Piasecka from the Vegan Society https://www.vegansociety.com/ Other vegan things covered: Veganuary https://veganuary.com/ BOSH! https://www.bosh.tv/ Barnivore http://www.barnivore.com/ Green Drinks http://www.greendrinks.org/UK Things to Watch The Herd Film https://www.melanielight.co.uk/projects/5299121 Tony Curran - The BurgerApocolapse https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R9lkLwmYbig Food inc https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1286537/ Cowspiracy http://www.cowspiracy.com/ What the health http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ Report Lancet Report https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/EAT Easy Swaps Violife cheese https://violifefoods.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Jrl9cf-3wIV4hbTCh0ZrQ2mEAAYASAAEgKbQfD_BwE Veg1 https://www.vegansociety.com/shop/veg-1-supplements Linda MAC Sausages https://lindamccartneyfoods.co.uk/our-food/frozen-range/vegetarian-sausages/ M&S Shoes https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/marks-spencers-launches-new-range-of-350-vegan-shoes/ Alpro Yogurt https://www.alpro.com/uk/products?products=plant-based-yogurt-variation&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_uil2cf-3wIVgRrTCh0_Uwq2EAAYASAAEgJgxvD_BwE Coconut collaborative https://coconutco.co.uk/ 60 Update 2 January Rail card for 26-30 year olds https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grayling-slashes-rail-fares-for-a-generation-of-rail-passengers 7 January – Flytipping - £400 fines https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fly-tipping-new-financial-penalties-in-government-fight-against-waste-crime Food waste champion - Ben Elliot

As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion. Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via https://abetterfuturepodcast.com/ facebook – @abetterfuturepod Instagram – @abetterfuture_podcast Twitter – @abetterpod Introductions Find out more about us via the website: www.abetterfuturepodcast.com Easy Swaps Jason – Georganics Natural Toothpaste – Activated Charcoal CorrinsQuestion Check out Recycle Now to find out your local recycling options Eco Highlight of the year 60 Second Policy Update * Environment bill * Single use bag consultation * FiT Export Tariff * Waste and Resources Strategy Music: Royalty Free Music from Bensound.com