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7 Sustainability Podcasts that will Inspire You
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Do you want to be well-informed when it comes to sustainability but simply can't find the time to read up on it? Do you want to learn about sustainability challenges, facts and the best new hacks? We’ve got you covered! Sustainability podcasts are an amazing way to be inspired and become an expert at every dinner conversation. We are here to help you navigate through the daunting podcast jungle - with our list of the 7 top podcasts about sustainability.
After reading this, you will be well-equipped for your podcast journey and likely have one or two new favorite podcasts! Then, it’s up to you to make some time to be entertained, informed, understood and supported. But first things first:
Why are podcasts so fantastic?
Podcasts have come a long way from being considered nerdy to being hip. Today they’re being called “Netflix for the ears”, because many of them are also organised into seasons and episodes that take your breath away and turn you into a binge-listener. The difference to Netflix: they’re pretty much all free! You can access them from your computer, tablet or smartphone without spending a penny. So why miss out on a free load of knowledge or entertainment? Plus, podcasts can be consumed passively - you can listen to them while driving, shopping, cooking or relaxing. This makes it so easy to stay on track with anything you’d like to hear about!
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What’s the deal with podcasts & sustainability?
Within the big podcast jungle, there are loads of brilliant shows that help you reflect on sustainability and environmental questions. But where to start?
That’s where we can help! With our top 7 sustainability podcasts, you’ll be informed and satisfied for a while, no matter what type of show you like. You’ll find answers to questions like: How can I make a difference in the world? What are the biggest environmental challenges of our times? How can we help our environment regenerate? And what are the biggest sustainability trends?
We’ve put together 7 podcasts about sustainability for you that couldn’t be more different from each other! You will hear from sustainability experts, moms and even comedians. All of them have lots of inspiration for you - so go and explore them and we’re sure you’ll have a new favourite podcast in no time!
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Listen up! Here are our top 7 sustainable podcasts:
This first podcast is a perfect show if you want to explore sustainability in all its shades. In each 60 minute episode of Scott Breen and Jay Siegel dive into a piece of their “sustainability tree”. The tree is a kind of mind map and actually available online. It splits sustainability into the topics Energy, Cities, Natural Environment, Transportation, Business, Policy and Social. They also go into more unexplored areas of sustainability and never miss out on a bad joke. Great podcast show for almost everyone! Listen to it on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.
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If you’d like an honest view on sustainability topics from a mother-of-two and don’t mind a little accent from down under, you should definitely give this podcast by ABC radio a go. Although they’re taking a break from new episodes right now, all the ones in their backlog are real go-tos! Podcast host Fi Pool presents her daily sustainability rumble in an authentic, positive and vulnerable way. Episodes are between 9 and 12 minutes long, so you can easily fit them into short breaks! You can find it anywhere where there are podcasts, such as iTunes or Podtail.
3. Stanford Social Innovation Review
This weekly podcast show is all about talking to Stanford University academics and community members about solving social problems. The views of the guests are a mix of their personal and professional experiences, and the results are fascinating. The podcast is about social change more than sustainability, but as one can imagine, there are countless intersections. Don’t miss this show if you want to learn more about how real change can happen. Listen to it on iTunes, Google Podcasts or Spotify.
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For well-researched facts on sustainability and a great laugh, this is your go-to show. Ol and Dave, the Sustainababble hosts, discuss current sustainability news and somehow manage to talk about not-so-funny greenwashing scandals in a funny way. Episodes are between 35 and 60 minutes long and will enchant you even more if you love a British accent. Find them on iTunes or directly via Sustainababble.
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This podcast is for everyone who wants to make a change. Podcast host Marjorie Alexander talks to different personalities every week, squeezing out their most valuable thoughts for you. They all share the common ground of being change makers. They talk about their early beginnings as sustainable entrepreneurs, life as an activist, personal routines, lessons learned and much more. What we find especially motivating is that each episode ends with some real, feasible advice. Plan to be entertained for around 30 to 50 minutes and listen to it on iTunes or Spotify.
The Green Dreamer podcast is a little different from the rest of our choices, which is exactly why we want to recommend it to you. If you’ve always been 100% non-spiritual, this show might give you some real new insights. The podcast with Kamea Chayne looks at today's problems that arise from materialism. She reflects on our disconnection from nature and how to heal through collective awareness, ecological regeneration and wellness for everyone. Find endlessly inspiring conversations that will take 30 to 50 minutes of your time and give you valuable insights from another, often forgotten perspective. The show is available on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.
7. Eco Chic
Eco Chic, the eco-conscious lifestyle podcast, is supposed to make you feel like you’re having a chat with your cool, smart girlfriends. Laura Diez, who has a Master degree in Climate Science, talks to different women about fashion, environmental justice, climate-friendly food, conscious consumerism and much more. The conversations are always educational, approachable, and encouraging. Episodes are between 10 and 50 minutes, so you can fit them into a wide variety of your personal time frames. Find all the inspiring episodes on iTunes or Android.
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Well, those were our 7 favourite podcasts about sustainability. We hope you find the mix of different podcasts entertaining and easy to listen to, but most importantly inspiring to make a change! Next time you’re busy and could use a little something to listen to, you should definitely go for it and listen up! We wish you happy binge-listening and many new, exciting learnings from the world of sustainable podcasts. Let us know which ones are your favourite!
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If you still don’t have enough, check out these links (yes, there are even more!):
Earth.org: Top 15 Environmental Podcasts
Pebble Mag: 20+ Sustainable Podcasts That Will Inspire You To Change The World
