Season 5

Unmasking Factory Farming: A Call to Action
December 09, 2024x
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00:32:23

Unmasking Factory Farming: A Call to Action

In this conversation, Thom Norman from FarmKind discusses the critical issues surrounding factory farming, its impact on animal welfare and climate change, and the importance of charitable donations in addressing these challenges. He emphasizes that individuals can make a difference without necessar...

From Space Ventures to Battery Recycling with tozero
December 02, 2024x
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00:30:16

From Space Ventures to Battery Recycling with tozero

In this episode of the NatureBacked podcast, Fiona Alston interviews Sarah Fleischer, co-founder and CEO of tozero, a company focused on lithium-ion battery recycling. They discuss the journey of starting tozero, the challenges of being a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry, and the inn...

The Forest's Secret Lab: A Conversation with Metsä's Erik Kolehmainen
November 19, 2024x
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00:36:12

The Forest's Secret Lab: A Conversation with Metsä's Erik Kolehmainen

In this conversation, Erik Kolehmainen discusses his role at Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, focusing on sustainable forestry practices and developing new bio-based products. He highlights the unique co-operative structure of Metsä Group, which forest owners own, and how this influe...

Lithuania's Green Surge: A Deep Dive into the Nation's Thriving Green Tech Ecosystem
November 13, 2024x
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00:31:25

Lithuania's Green Surge: A Deep Dive into the Nation's Thriving Green Tech Ecosystem

The episode explores Lithuania's vibrant green tech ecosystem, focusing on the growth of renewable energy, mobility, and circular economy innovations, and the challenges startups face. TeresÄ— Ĺ kutaitÄ—, head of the Green Tech Hub, discusses the impact of geopolitical shifts on the cleantech sector an...

Behavioral Science: The Human Element in Conservation
November 05, 2024x
26
00:38:11

Behavioral Science: The Human Element in Conservation

Brett Jenks discusses Rare's mission to inspire change for the benefit of both people and nature. He emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior in conservation efforts and shares insights on how community engagement and behavioral science can drive sustainable practices. "People are a...