# waste (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover waste. Page: Feed: --- ## [Unpacking the EPR Legislation for Textiles](https://circularityfm.podigee.io/110-unpacking-the-epr-legislation-for-textiles) _2026-08-18 · Circularity.fm_ Will the EPR regulation create incentives for a more circular textile industry? Alexander Sustal, Lawyer at Redeker Sellner Dahs, explains how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will change the economics of textile collection, sorting and recycling in Germany. The episode covers the status quo, the actors and financing flows an EPR scheme introduces, and the wider legal questions an EPR scheme… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2566638-m-c66b4d5ebb8ffb7ded5d9e7f5a2463fe.mp3?source=feed) ## [The preschool in a retirement home](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0p14b2n) _2026-08-18 · People Fixing The World_ A unique community in Chester in northern England, brings multiple generations together to encourage learning and connection. We explore how young children in the onsite nursery benefit from the time, attention and vocabulary skills offered by the older adults. Meanwhile the retirement home residents can benefit from increased social activity and a sense of purpose. We also speak to an… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p149m2.mp3) ## [Talk the Walk: Peace Walk Against AUKUS featuring Umeewarra Radio](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/talk-walk-peace-walk-against-aukus-featuring-umeewarra-radio) _2026-08-15 · Guests: Uncle Harry Dare, Dre Ngatokorua, Max. Presenter: Reed. · Radioactive Show_ Reed and Max from the Nuclear Free Collective visited Umeewarra Radio on Barngarla/Nukunu Country in Port Augusta, in preparation for the second Peace Walk Against AUKUS. They speak with Uncle Harry Dare and Dre Ngatokorua on 6 August.More information and registration for the 2026 Peace Walk Against AUKUS."We are walking against the blatant escalation towards war and the unjust spending of over… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/08/15/1000/202608151000_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [People, Planet AndPurpose #48: The Capital Behind Climate Action](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/people-planet-andpurpose-48-the-capital) _2026-08-11 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ Achieving India's sustainability ambitions will require more than innovation - it will require unlocking the capital needed to scale climate solutions and impact-driven businesses. ## [The world's largest wildlife crossing](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8t14) _2026-08-11 · People Fixing The World_ When it opens in December, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will be the largest in the world. Stretched over a 10-lane freeway, it is intended to help save California's mountain lion population, which has become fragmented by the highway. It could also serve as a model for other projects, as crossings of this kind have often been viewed as too large to be effective. But will the crossing… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p1x1vt.mp3) ## [Textile Collection, Sorting & Recycling: The challenges we need to overcome](https://circularityfm.podigee.io/109-textile-collection-sorting-recycling-the-challenges-we-need-to-overcome) _2026-08-11 · Circularity.fm_ How can Europe build a commercially viable circular textile system? In this episode, Louisa Hoyes, who has worked on building up textile circularity for the past 7 years, explains why building a circular textile system requires much more than advances in recycling technology. What you'll hear in this episode: • Why collection, sorting and recycling should be designed as one connected value chain… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2566621-m-29cbd4279c3883ee7ceec82308e72c0b.mp3?source=feed) ## [The cows fighting wildfires](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0p148rh) _2026-08-11 · People Fixing The World_ Another summer brings more deadly and disruptive wildfires in Europe. As the earth warms up, they’re becoming increasingly common and harder to deal with. We hear about a special herd of cows which could help to keep some of the flames under control in future. And we find out how cutting edge space technology could be used to quickly detect forest fires when they break out. People Fixing The World… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p14550.mp3) ## [Hiroshima Day 2026 - Singing for Peace](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/hiroshima-day-2026-singing-peace) _2026-08-08 · Singing with Purpose, Jeannie & Michael, Janet Craven, Sato Ito. Presenter: Michaela · Radioactive Show_ We mark Hiroshima Day 2026 with recordings from the 'Singing for Peace' event at the State Library of Victoria. Featuring a speech from Janet Craven, Australian Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, poetry from Sato Itoh and Kaori Okubo, and song from Singing with Purpose made up of the Victorian Trade Union Choir, the Brunswick Rogues Choir the Climate Choir and the… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/08/08/1000/202608081000_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [How Textile EPR Will Influence Brands’ Business Model](https://circularityfm.podigee.io/108-how-textile-epr-will-influence-brands-business-model) _2026-08-04 · Circularity.fm_ From a brand's point of view, how should extended producer responsibility (EPR) be designed so that circularity pays off? Philipp Bonaventura from Schöffel explains where circular design already works, why the economics hold it back, and what the system needs to change. What you'll hear in this episode: • Why the barrier is economic, not technical: low collection volumes, weak sorting, and repair… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2561164-m-da2024a2ff4ec630fc1841944c38ec87.mp3?source=feed) ## [Stop being a terrible tourist](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8t13) _2026-08-04 · People Fixing The World_ We live in an age of global mass tourism. Last year, the UN estimated 1.5 billion people travelled to another country. While many places depend on tourism for income and employment, it can come at a significant environmental and social cost. We take a tour of Dubrovnik in Croatia, which has the highest tourists-to-locals ratio in Europe. The city is using perks and penalties to keep both local… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p2zqm6.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bIY3pFJiUP9P) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Close Pine Gap, Sacred Land Back](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/close-pine-gap-sacred-land-back) _2026-08-01 · Guests: Felicity Hayes, Barbara Shaw, Lee Rhiannon, Sue Haseldine, Oongi Barb Flick, Natalie Hunter and supporters! Presenter: Michaela Stubbs · Radioactive Show_ Today we continue reporting on the 'Close Pine Gap - Sacred Land Back Convergence', held on Arrernte Country in Alice Springs from 17-20 July. Kuyunba is the Arrernte name for the sacred ancestral land occupied by the joint Australian-US military intelligence facility of Pine Gap near Alice Springs. The Hayes family are the custodians for the site that was taken without consent 60 years ago.… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/08/08/0900/202608080900_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [Textile EPR in Germany: What Brands Need to Know](https://circularityfm.podigee.io/107-textile-epr-in-germany-what-brands-need-to-know) _2026-07-28 · Circularity.fm_ How can extended producer responsibility (EPR) pay for the infrastructure that circular textiles need? This is the first episode of the Textile EPR series. We talk to Lisa Oelze from Messe München about why textiles has become the most unsettled waste stream in Europe, and Jelica Ramirez from GRS PRO Textil about how extended producer responsibility will work in Germany. What you'll hear in this… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2556722-m-3f698114e4ec3066ad9512f4a6d47284.mp3?source=feed) ## [Who does the housework?](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8t12) _2026-07-28 · People Fixing The World_ How much work do you do to keep your household running smoothly? Figures suggest domestic work still falls mostly to women - leading to resentment and burnout. This week we’re hearing from Indonesia and Croatia about projects helping change that. In rural Indonesia we visit the island of Rote - and hear how men there are overturning centuries-long attitudes to male and female roles and learning… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0p125nm.mp3) ## [Pine Gap Convergence](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/pine-gap-convergence) _2026-07-25 · Johan Kettle · Radioactive Show_ We bring you footage from the Pine Gap Convergence, the first in a series of episodes to come.In this instalment, we explore the origins of Pine Gap and hear political analysis from David Shoebridge, recorded during one of the convergence panels. We pay our respect to Arrernte people of whose sacred lands Pine Gap illegally occupies. Always was, always will be, Arrenrte land.We encourage our… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/07/25/1000/202607251000_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [How to make cities better for everyone](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8t11) _2026-07-21 · People Fixing The World_ A special edition of People Fixing The World recorded in front of a live audience at the University of Nairobi as part of the BBC’s Future of Journalism Festival. Cities around the world are growing fast - they are the most efficient way of supporting large numbers of people. But many of them suffer chronic problems. There is often a shortage of decent housing. Getting around can be impossible… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nzvrqw.mp3) ## [How to reuse and repair](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8t10) _2026-07-13 · People Fixing The World_ Across the world, everyday products — from kitchen appliances to electronics — are often thrown away rather than repaired. The latest UN estimates suggest people generate around 2 billion tonnes of household and everyday waste each year. This week we travel to Argentina to meet people finding new ways to keep old things in use. We visit Club de Reparadores, where people are learning how to fix… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nz4hmb.mp3) ## [2006-2016 Rad Shows](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/2006-2016-rad-shows) _2026-07-10 · Archie, KA, Gem · Radioactive Show_ A Radioactive Show featuring recordings from 2006-2016 as picked out by Radioactive Show producers from that time. With the theme of 'journey', hear some powerful clips from that decade which really resonate with current struggles. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/07/11/0900/202607110900_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [Best Startups in Critical Raw Materials & Automated Disassembly](https://circularity.fm/episode/best-startups-in-critical-raw-materials-automated-disassembly/) _2026-07-07 · Circularity.fm_ Which startups are solving Europe’s two key circular economy challenges: automated disassembly and critical raw materials recovery? This episode covers the Circular Technology Award, launched by Circular Republic and Knorr-Bremse, to back startups working in both fields. Matthias Ballweg, co-founder of Circular Republic, and Oliver Klug, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Knorr-Bremse,… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2539216-m-cf108a43b2b362f5cb0235fc774181a7.mp3?source=feed) ## [Finding hidden entrepreneurs](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nwqrqn) _2026-07-07 · People Fixing The World_ At least once in a lifetime, everyone has a great business idea. They often come when life events force us to experience things from a different angle. This year, the city of Liverpool in north England set about finding these “hidden entrepreneurs” with the help of an organisation called Public Life. The entrepreneurs come from all walks of life and have been offered a year’s wage to develop their… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nwqkf7.mp3) ## [207: Why Table Salt Isn’t Real Salt (And the Desert Salt That Is) with Samantha Skyring](https://mamaearthtalk.com/207) _2026-07-06 · Mama Earth Talk_ TL;DR In this episode, we talk to Samantha Skyring, founder of Oryx Desert Salt. She grew up in South Africa, built and sold an aviation refurbishment business by 21, ran a kayaking expedition company on Lake Malawi, and eventually sold her house to buy 34 tons of Kalahari Desert salt with no business plan, just conviction. Today Oryx Desert Salt is stocked in Whole Foods, Amazon, and retailers… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/41ad8155-c1d6-40af-9252-ea33df515e86.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4WdZVpN79eH5) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [A Time For Action Not Amnesia.](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/time-action-not-amnesia) _2026-07-04 · Guests: Luisa Tuilau, Samuel Barton, Francis Namoumou, Dimity Hawkins, Nick Maclellan & The Brunswick Rogues Choir. Presenter: Michaela Stubbs · Radioactive Show_ On Friday 3 July at Balam Balam Place on Kulin Land, 100 people gathered for a candlelight vigil and talanoa as part of the Pacific Peace Pilgrimage 2026.The Pacific Peace Pilgrimage was organised by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Quakers Australia and the Pacific Conference of Churches to cooincide with two significant anniversaries. July 1 marked 80 years since the United… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/07/04/1000/202607041000_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [People, Planet AndPurpose #44: India's Young Innovators Are Solving Tomorrow's Biggest Challenges](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/people-planet-andpurpose-44-indias) _2026-06-30 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ Why access—not ambition—is the biggest challenge facing tomorrow's changemakers. ## [Circular Economy Startup Landscape 2026](https://circularity.fm/episode/circular-economy-startup-landscape-2026/) _2026-06-30 · Circularity.fm_ Which areas of circular economy are attracting the most startup activity in Europe, and which ones are being left behind? Leonhard Teichert, Program Lead at Circular Republic, presents the findings of the Circular Economy Startup Landscape 2026. Bruno Rudnik, Managing Partner at SEF Ventures and host of the startup area at IFAT, adds the investor's view on financing and scaling hardware startups… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2533206-m-7128a82fe08847857b8ce995b7cc68dc.mp3?source=feed) ## [Living longer, living better](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nv2z9f) _2026-06-30 · People Fixing The World_ In Bergen, Norway, a two-day ageing festival is testing out new ways to build an age-friendly society—through culture, conversation and shared experiences. Myra Anubi joins in, meeting the people finding creative answers to loneliness, mental health, care and belonging, and hearing hopes for a future where generations mix rather than separate. From masterclasses to inspiring collective events, the… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nv2y5s.mp3) ## [Heal Country NAIDOC 2021 (repeat)](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/heal-country-naidoc-2021-repeat) _2026-06-26 · Aunty Sue Coleman-Haseldine, Vicki Abdullah, Uncle Kevin Buzzacott · Radioactive Show_ A repeat of a 2021 pre-NAIDOC week show featuring Aunty Sue Coleman-Haseldine, Vicki Abdullah and Uncle Kevin Buzzacott. NAIDOC theme was 'Heal Country'. [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/06/27/0900/202606270900_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [Sustainability's Reset Moment - with Joel Makower](https://sustainablenation.libsyn.com/sustainabilitys-reset-moment-with-joel-makower) _2026-06-25 · Sustainable Nation_ Joel Makower, Chairman and Co-founder of Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz Group), returns to Sustainable Nation for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of corporate sustainability in 2026. Joel shares findings from Trellis's just-released State of the Sustainability Profession report, digs into why companies are "saying less but doing more," and offers a candid assessment of where the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sustainablenation/Sustainabilitys_Reset_Moment_-_with_Joel_Makower.mp3?dest-id=670536) ## [The Most Powerful Innovation Tool Isn't Technology. It's Policy.](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/the-most-powerful-innovation-tool) _2026-06-23 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ From ageing-friendly cities to startup ecosystems - how policy shapes impact at scale. ## [BDI & BCG Study: Where Circularity Pays Off](https://circularityfm.podigee.io/104-bdi-bcg-study-where-circularity-pays-off) _2026-06-23 · Circularity.fm_ What is the economic potential of circularity? The Federal Association of the German Industries (BDI) asked Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to answer that for German industry. The report's authors, Claas Oehlmann of the BDI's Circular Economy Initiative and Alexander Meyer zum Felde of BCG, walk through the findings, with Nadine Braun of E.ON bringing the view from a company perspective. What you'll… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2527415-m-2e31ac79323c207f1bf454b72daeca83.mp3?source=feed) ## [Freeing modern slaves](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nt0jm0) _2026-06-23 · People Fixing The World_ People trafficking is a crime that often takes place in plain sight - victims are often exploited and controlled in everyday situations. It’s also a crime that touches all of us - the food we eat, the phones we use, the clothes we wear, may all have been produced using slave labour. We’ll hear about ways to break the cycle of trafficking. In the US we take a ride with Truckers Against Trafficking,… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0nt0gxm.mp3) ## [Still Seeking Justice for Nuclear Testing in the Pacific](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/still-seeking-justice-nuclear-testing-pacific) _2026-06-20 · Presenters: Emily & Bilbo and Nancy Atkin. · Radioactive Show_ As we approach the 80th anniversary of the first of around 300 nuclear explosions imposed on the Pacific by colonial powers, and mark the 60th anniversary of the French nuclear testing in the Pacific, we dip into the archives and bring you a show that first aired in 2006 and was presented by Bilbo and Emily with guest presenter Nancy Atkin for the 40th anniversary of French nuclear testing.The… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/06/20/1000/202606201000_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wNRXBUvehFs7) _2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Circular Sovereignty Forum](https://circularity.fm/episode/circular-sovereignty-forum/) _2026-06-16 · Circularity.fm_ Can Europe secure the critical raw materials it needs without stepping back from global trade? Recorded at the Circular Sovereignty Forum at IFAT Munich, with Susanne Kadner of Circular Republic, João Merico of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Roland Gauß of EIT Raw Materials, on the link between circularity, geopolitics, and supply security. What you'll hear in this episode: • What companies… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2521997-m-1a7c95bf5581607a0170dccee6cd78ab.mp3?source=feed) ## [People, Planet AndPurpose #43: The Future of Agriculture Won't Be Built on Farms Alone ☘](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/people-planet-andpurpose-43-the-future) _2026-06-09 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ Agriculture sits at the foundation of human life. ## [Changes to the Roxby Downs Indenture legislation](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/changes-roxby-downs-indenture-legislation) _2026-06-06 · Guest: Annie McGovern. Presenters: Reed & Manju. · Radioactive Show_ This week's show, hosted by the Friends of the Earth Nuclear Free Collective, discusses the recent alarming changes to the Roxby Downs Indenture legislation & the to the sacred mound springs on Arabunna country where BHP draws up to 42 million litres of water a day from the Great Artesian Basin. We interview Annie McGovern, a participant in the early Roxby Blockades in 80s, who reflects on her… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/06/06/1000/202606061000_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [Why Purpose-Led Brands Are Winning the Future](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/why-purpose-led-brands-are-winning) _2026-06-05 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ “In a world where consumers can buy almost anything from anywhere, meaning is becoming the real differentiator.” ## [Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships](https://circularity.fm/episode/startup-collaboration-how-to-build-win-win-partnerships/) _2026-06-02 · Circularity.fm_ Why do startups and corporates need each other, and what makes the partnership work? Florian Fehr, Managing Director of NEEW Ventures, joins Patrick at IFAT and interviews three founders: Rajiv Singhal from Grensol, Stefan Delinde from Minimise, and Gary Lewis from Resourcify about their businesses and what makes a startup-corporate partnership work. What you'll hear in this episode: • Why… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2510024-m-f23134978090fd8718bec352ddcf2c42.mp3?source=feed) ## [Speaking to Ray Acheson: from the NPT to Pine Gap](https://www.3cr.org.au/radioactive/episode/speaking-ray-acheson-npt-pine-gap) _2026-05-30 · Ray Acheson · Radioactive Show_ Featuring a conversation with Ray Acheson in New York, wherein they dissect the 2026 Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT), discuss the status of International law and disarmament treaties in our current era, and consider the importance of the upcoming Pine Gap Sacred Land Back Convergence. Reaching Critical WillTreaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear WeaponsClose Pine Gap - Sacred Land Back… [Listen](https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/radioactive-show-3cr/2026/05/30/1000/202605301000_radioactive-show-3cr_64.mp3) ## [Why Climate Resilience Matters More Than Sustainability](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/why-climate-resilience-matters-more) _2026-05-27 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ By 2030, climate change could push over 100 million people into extreme poverty globally (World Bank Report), while heat stress alone is projected to cause massive economic and productivity losses across countries like India. ## [Sustainability Reporting: Turning ESG into Decisions](https://circularity.fm/episode/sustainability-reporting-turning-esg-into-decisions/) _2026-05-26 · Circularity.fm_ How does ESG reporting influence how a company is financed, run, and perceived? in this episode, Fabian Böhmer, Head of Sustainability at EEW, joins Patrick to discuss how ESG reporting can serve bankability, reputation, and internal decision-making. What you'll hear: • Why the business case matters in sustainability, and what happens when ecological, social, and economic dimensions are treated as… [Listen](https://audio.podigee-cdn.net/2503769-m-c9cb615520d6e8cdd1c0e49efac38ee1.mp3?source=feed) ## [India’s AI Boom Has a Bigger Question to Answer](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/indias-ai-boom-has-a-bigger-question) _2026-05-22 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ By 2030, AI could contribute over $500 billion to India’s economy. ## [People, Planet & Purpose 🌍: CSR 2.0: From Obligation to Impact Strategy](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/people-planet-and-purpose-csr-20) _2026-05-12 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ Did you know? ## [People, Planet & Purpose 🌍: This Shift in Agriculture Could Change India’s Future](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/people-planet-and-purpose-this-shift) _2026-05-06 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” ## [S9: Ep1 Balcony Gardens, Hedgerows & Accessible Design at RHS Chelsea with Sarah Mayfield](https://sustainablesquad.libsyn.com/s9-ep1-balcony-gardens-hedgerows-accessible-design-at-rhs-chelsea-with-sarah-mayfield) _2026-05-04 · Sustainable Squad_ Every May, a patch of West London becomes the most talked-about garden on the planet. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea since 1912. It's the world's most prestigious horticultural event. Over five days it draws more than 168,000 visitors — royals, celebrities, and garden obsessives alike — all there to see what the best designers in the world.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sustainablesquad/Sarah_Mayfield_HedgerowInTheSkymixdown_01.mp3?dest-id=1124450) ## [206: Solving the Global Water Crisis for Just 30 Cents with Kurt Avery](https://mamaearthtalk.com/206) _2026-05-04 · Mama Earth Talk_ In this episode, we talk to Kurt Avery. He is the owner and founder of Sawyer Products and someone who has dedicated his life to solving one of the world’s most urgent challenges, access to clean water, through innovation, partnerships, and a business model that gives back by donating 90% of their profits in a truly powerful way. During this episode, we explore the global water crisis and how one… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c69525d8-dabf-44bd-b82e-348bbf86c6c5.mp3) ## [The Real HealthTech Opportunity Isn’t Where You Think](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/the-real-healthtech-opportunity-isnt) _2026-04-28 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ “Digital health is expanding, telemedicine is scaling and yet, access to quality healthcare remains uneven” (a reality reflected in India’s healthcare distribution,where nearly 70% of infrastructure serves only 30% of the population, and most doctors remain concentrated in urban areas). ## [We’re Producing Less Waste - So Why Does It Feel Like More?](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/were-producing-less-waste-so-why) _2026-04-22 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ “Recycling rates are rising, sustainability commitments are growing - and yet, the waste around us isn’t disappearing” (a reality reflected in India’s latest waste management data from the Central Pollution Control Board). ## [The EV Transition: Are We Solving Emissions or Relocating Them?](https://andpurpose.substack.com/p/the-ev-transition-are-we-solving) _2026-04-16 · AndPurpose · AndPurpose's Substack_ “The way we move is changing - but is it moving us in the right direction?” ## Episode 59 - Paint Discharge _2026-04-13 · Fairfax County's EnviroPod_ Join us for a conversation with Lien Vu from the Stormwater Management Division about the impact of paint discharge on the Fairfax County stormwater system, what the County is doing about it, and how residents can help. 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