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What On EARTH Can We Do?

Alberta Emerald Foundation

This seasonal podcast, produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation, shines a light on the people and organizations driving environmental change in Alberta. Each season focuses on a different topic, from food waste to low-carbon solutions, exploring the challenge, solutions, and inspiring stories behind them. Through conversational interviews and real-world examples, we share how Albertans are creating a brighter, more sustainable future for our province and beyond!

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19:32

How tire recycling is paving the road to a...

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2023/10/19

In this episode, we dig deep into the world of tire recycling and its pivotal role in building a more sustainable future. Together with Michael Lobsinger, the Vice President of Operations at EcoFlex Recycled Rubber Solutions, we explore the history of tire recycling, its evolution, and the environmental challenges posed by discarded tires.Learn more about EcoFlex: https://www.eco-flex.com/The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity that

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23:14

From fields to forests: The journey toward rewilding...

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2023/10/12

In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of rewilding with Project Forest's Founder and Executive Director, Mike Toffan. Join us as we explore how Project Forest is on a mission to rewild Canada, one forest at a time. Discover their inspiring journey, their impact on biodiversity and climate resilience, and their vision for a greener, more sustainable future. Get ready to be inspired and learn how you can be part of the rewilding revolution!Learn more about Project Forest:

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35:35

Gardening 101: The benefits and how to get started

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2023/02/02

Backyard, front yard, or even alleyway gardening is a great way to connect to nature, your community, and help feed your family.In this episode, Bri chats with Patty Milligan from The Edmonton Urban Farm to discover the environmental benefits of gardening and the different ways to get started!Learn more about the Edmonton Urban Farm: https://exploreedmonton.com/industry/edmonton-urban-farmTell us what you think about the What On EARTH Can We Do? podcast: https://forms.gle/gfZLzgHy8gzMAyPy8Learn more

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20:54

How your recycled bottles can help build a circular...

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2023/01/19

In 2021 alone, 2.5 billion beverage containers were sold in Alberta. Of that, 2.1 billion were recycled through Alberta's bottle depots.In this episode, Bri chats with Lori Koebel from ABCRC to learn what happens to our beverage containers after they're recycled and how they can help play a role in the circular economy.Learn more about ABCRC: https://www.abcrc.com/Find a bottle depot near you: https://albertadepot.ca/

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27:14

A Century of Change: How land use has altered...

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2023/01/05

Over the past century, Alberta's natural spaces have changed drastically. We've converted spaces like grasslands into urban centres, wetlands into agricultural areas, and so much more. And while we need to change natural spaces to meet our society's growing needs, there's often a more sustainable way to do it.In this episode, Bri chats with Jennifer Janzen and Jana Vamosi to discuss how land use has changed Alberta’s natural areas over the past 100 years, the impact it’s had on the environment, and

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21:37

Textile Waste: The Global Problem and Solutions for a...

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2022/12/20

In this episode, Bri is joined by Sarah Janzen, owner of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, to talk about textile waste.They'll explore where our textile waste problem comes from, its environmental impact, and discuss solutions to the problem!Learn more about Blenderzhttps://www.blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com/Learn more about textile

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37:13

Getting started with solar: Residential Edition

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2022/12/07

With rising energy costs and the increasing need for climate action, solar is something that many people are turning toward. But, installing solar in your home can become overwhelming if you don't have the information you need to make the right decisions.In this episode, Bri sits down with Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal, Co-CEO's of Zeno Renewables, to learn about:The benefits of installing solar on your homeThe average cost of a solar installation in AlbertaHow the installation process worksAnd

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31:38

How conservation is shaping our future

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2022/11/22

Conservation, it's something you've probably heard of before, but maybe never thought twice about.Today, Bri chats with Michelle Holland from The Canadian Wildlife Federation to learn about what conservation is, why it's important, and how it's shaping our future.

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35:33

A beginners guide to winter cycling

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2022/11/08

Cycling is a great way to reduce transportation costs and travel around our cities, but once the snow hits the ground it can be a bit intimidating! In this episode, Bri chats with Jen and Jeremy Tweddell from the Canmore Community Cruisers about the benefits of winter cycling and tips to get started.What's in this episode?01:30 - Why did you start winter cycling and how long have you been doing it?04:14 - More about the Community Cruisers Bike All Winter program07:33 - What are the benefits of

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31:55

Coping with eco-anxiety

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2022/10/27

Eco-anxiety is quickly becoming a shared experience for people across the world, especially young people. In this episode of WOECWD, Bri chats with Sasha Adamova from the Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education and Sebastien Rioux from Newo Global Energy about their experiences with eco-anxiety and their advice on how to work through it. What's in this episode?0:35 - learn more about eco-anxiety3:00 - Sasha and Sebastien’s background5:33 - When was the first time you experiences

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56:27

Learning from the pros

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2022/01/21

Who are the individuals across Alberta taking action against climate change and what drives them to do it?What we're chatting about:02:09 - Get to know PatLetizia04:35 - Pat has been a part of environmental granting programs that have dispersed over $11 million dollars to over 734 environmental projects08:08 - Pat’s advice to new leaders or young leaders10:43 - How Eco-Growth environmental is turning waste into bio-mass energy (carbon-neutral energy)!13:40 - Eco-Growth’s motivation behind making

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33:26

Using our voices to make a change

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2021/12/16

In this episode, we sit down with Emerald Award winners Defend Alberta Parks & Lacombe Composite High School's EcoVision. Together, we chat about how public engagement can influence solutions to problems that affect people’s lives and how we can use our voices to make a change.What we're chatting about:03:57 - Learning about CPAWS and the Defend Alberta Parks campaign05:40 - “we have just under 500 provincial parks in AB, we were looking at losing 175 of those, that’s 45%”06:40 - The early

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33:24

Reducing our emissions, one step at a time!

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2021/12/03

In Canada, transportation produces 27% of our national emissions, and homes and buildings produce 13%... but, there are things we can do to shrink those numbers!In this episode of What On EARTH Can We Do? we chat with The Calgary Region Airshed Zone and Solar Alberta to learn all about emissions: what they are, why they exist, and what we can do as individuals to reduce them!In this episode:04:25 - discover how air quality is monitored11:40 - learn how you can reduce your emissions17:51 - how does

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22:59

Where there is water, there is life

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2021/11/18

"Nîpîy, which is water in Cree, means life… where there is water, there is life”- Katherine Swampy, Band Councilor, Samson Cree NationIn this episode of What On EARTH Can We Do? we're chatting with the Emerald Award-Winning Vermilion River Watershed Alliance & Pigeon Lake Watershed Association to learn all about watersheds and why they're so important!--In this episode:02:05 - “A watershed is basically a big area of land that drains water to a single point and that point is a body of water”04:39

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38:28

Growing a connection to the land - literally!

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2021/11/04

In this episode:"Regenerative agriculture is a decision to stop with the extraction ... and all about helping the earth thrive" (08:26)"When you support local farmers you're a part of an incredibly hopeful journey" (13:28)"[Alberta] has some of the last left healthy native fescue grasses and it's our responsibility to preserve them" (18:49)About our guests:YYC Growers & DistributorsYYC Growers is a social enterprise working to distribute wealth in the area of food production and distribution

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35:51

Plastic pollution: what can we do about it?

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2021/10/21

About2.8 million tonnes ofplastic waste ends up in Canadian landfills every year, which is the equivalent of the weight of 24 CN towers! In this episode, we sit down with Jade Janzen from Lives with Less Plastic and Robert Herritt from StyroGo to chat about plastic pollution and what they're doing about it. And, as always, we'll get some tips on how we can reduce plastic consumption in our own lives!

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01:05:46

Creating Greener Homes & Buildings

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2021/10/07

Making your home more energy-efficient and sustainable doesn't have to be hard! In this live episode of What On EARTH Can We Do? we sit down with green building technology experts Melanie Ross and Peter Graul to find out what green building technologies are and how we can use them to make our homes greener.

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47:46

WOECWD LIVE! – Green Events

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2020/12/16

In our very first LIVE episode, we sit down with Melissa Radu, Sustainability Manager from the Emerald Award-winning Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC) over plant-based pancakes. Topics on the table include ECC's game-changing sustainability work, the value of plant-based eating, and how everyday people can host greener events.

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28:12

Sustainabi"city"

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2020/12/02

In this episode sponsored by the good folks at the Edmonton Goodwill Impact Centre, Colleen and Gregory learn about Canada's first solar-powered buses in St. Albert, and a not-for-profit that is funding renewable energy projects across Alberta, the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre.

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29:03

Youth (Part Two!)

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2020/11/18

Last season, we chatted with a young person about their un-bee-lievable work – but the conversation about youth leading the environmental movement was far from over. In this episode, we take you on a road trip of Southern Alberta, and introduce you to some incredible educators who are inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.

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