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In this episode of the podcast, we have an exciting interview with Hanson Wong from Plastic Flux. Plastic Flux is a company located in Toronto, ON aiming to upcycle black plastic and make it into usable furniture. Check out the Plastic Flux website: https://plasticflux.ca/ Also be sure to check out the Plastic Flux Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/PlasticFlux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk all about urban wildlife photography with special guest... Andrew Budziak! Andrew has a passion for bringing attention to local urban wildlife species trough photography and filmmaking. It is truly and honor to have him as a guest on the podcast today! To check out more of Andrew's work, be sure to check out these links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrew_budziak/ Website - https://www.andrewbudziak.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we talk to land conservationist and founder of The Land Between... Leora Berman! Leora has dedicated lots of her life to protecting the flora and fauna that call this area of Ontario home. To check out more of Leora's work be sure to check out these links: Website - https://www.thelandbetween.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/landbetweencharity/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we interview podcaster and marine biologist Andrew Lewin! We do a deep dive into pressing ocean issues and how you can make a difference. To learn more about Andrew Lewin and his amazing work here are a few links: Website - https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/howtoprotecttheocean/ Question Timestamps: 1:17 - What is your view on how we are handling the plastic pollution crisis? 5:30 - What is your view on how we are handling the overfishing crisis? 9:30 - How can we create overfishing laws faster? 11:10 - Do you think that governments and organizations are doing enough to combat these issues? If not, what would you do differently? 15:20 - What can people who are interested in marine conservation and who don’t live near an ocean do to “live for a better ocean”? Are there ways for teens to get involved? 20:00 - What are you up to now and what’s next? 22:57 - What environmental initiative(s) are you most proud of? Or what was the most successful one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the podcast we have our very first special guest! Today's special guest is someone who has made his mark in the city of Toronto's political world and has a passion for protecting wild places. It's Toronto city councillor... Josh Matlow. Question Timestamps : 1:00 - What do you do as a city councillor? 2:55 - What inspired your passion for the environment? 5:07 - What are some environmental initiatives you have been a part of? 6:51 - What is 'Earthroots'? 9:58 - What inspired the ‘Green Grid’ project and what does it do? 10:53 - Do you know how many schools are part of the 'Green Grid' project? 11:20 - Why is it important to have green spaces in big cities like Toronto? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about a new proposal threatening the Greenbelt, narwhals and have a great eco tip. To support, learn more, take the Greenbelt pledge and donate; visit : https://www.greenbelt.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about the world water crisis and how it is affecting different areas of the world. We also feature the quail as the animal of the week and have a special announcement... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about the future of farming, dog farms and ladybugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discover the devistating truth of Marineland. Music Credit : Marineland CA (YouTube) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we debate real and artificial Christmas trees, have the animal of the episode and have 2 climate news segments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we listen to 3 more speaches that happened at COP26 including speeches from Mia Mottley, Bill Gates and Barack Obama. We also learn about that final agreement that happened at COP26. UN COP26 Website : https://ukcop26.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk all about COP26 and hear 5 different speeches from people at the conference including Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Justin Trudeau, Queen Elizabeth II and Joe Biden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.