Small99: Small Business to Net Zero

Are 15-minute cities ruining our lives? Are they a secret government plan to trap us all where we live? Or are they simply a way to make our cities cleaner and more convenient?In this episode, Adam + Simon debunk some of the hype around 15-minute cities and explore the ways they have made cities better places to live. The benefits range from cleaner air to faster transport times to increased property

The cost of reducing your Greenhouse Gas Emissions to NetZero can often feel expensive, especially when compared to doing nothing. However, the cost of adaptation is much higher.The cost of insurance is rising, and many places are already facing huge bills for adapting to the Climate Crisis.In this episode, Adam + Simon discuss how the Climate Crisis is already way ahead of schedule and how businesses can start to make their businesses more resilient.The articles shown and referenced in this episode

Lithium is getting a lot of bad press. Many people are concerned about the ethics of Lithium mining and batteries 'embedded carbon'. But who is behind this rise in concerns? Why do these same people not ask the same questions about the fuel they put in their cars?Fossil fuel PR is working overtime to stoke fear of electric vehicles, and it seems to be working. In this episode, Adam + Simon bust some myths, and PR spin, around the environmental impacts of Lithium batteries.Our stats in this episode

3 billion trees are cut down every year just to make cardboard boxes, which are often single-use. Why don't we reuse the good ones? Jack Good turned this simple idea into a business, Reuseabox.Not only are these boxes up to 50% cheaper, but they also help with reforestation, as Reusabox is planting 1 million trees.This week, Adam + Simon discuss how doing the right thing when making sustainability choices not only saves money but also creates a resilient business with a lasting legacy.Find out more

We're joined by Tim from the Secret Capsite, who decided to think long-term when it came to improving the campsite.Tim explained that wildlife and biodiversity are at the centre of everything they do on the campsite, so when moving the washhouse, the normal concrete solution wouldn't cut it. Working with a local architect, Tim has created a unique structure and combined it with solar PV and rainwater harvesting to create a truly inspiring building. The guests and the wildlife love it too!All of this

In this episode, Adm and Simon discuss how a recent Guardian headline could be doing more harm than good. They discuss how it might be encouraging, or even justifying, a lot of people to stop taking Net Zero action.What are the consequences of this, and should they have been more responsible?Old Article - https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/jul/10/100-fossil-fuel-companies-investors-responsible-71-global-emissions-cdp-study-climate-changeRecent Article:

In this episode, Adam and Simon ask how much impact transportation has on a small business. They also discuss how some forms of transport might be higher in emissions than you might think at first.