101 Ways To Save The Planet

The idea of creating a heaven on Earth sounds far-fetched, until you start to see the common thread behind global conflicts and societal injustices in our world today: the fossil fuel industry.
We are an increasingly energy-dependent world, and as long as there exists a finite energy supply, that dependence will consolidate power in the hands of too few. Once we make our energy supply infinite, by transitioning to clean and renewable energy technologies, the balance of power will shift back to the hands of the many. We will finally be able to decide - as a human community - what is best for our planet.
How do we get there? Today, we talk to life-long renewable energy entrepreneur, Marc Pop, about the journey ahead.

Since Bonnie and Madeleine started this podcast, they've been working to demonstrate how many different ways there are to save our beautiful planet, and how many "roads in" are available to those looking for a place to start. Still, they understand the idea of tackling climate change at an individual level is daunting. In this episode, they offer their combined wisdom and experience to bring you three simple and foundational steps you can take today to start living a life that is in line with your love for Mama Earth.
Resources to start your educational journey:

• Films
  • Don't Look Up , Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81252357
  • 2040 Film - https://whatsyour2040.com/
  • Our Planet, Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80049832
• Books:
  • The Future We Choose - https://bookshop.org/books/the-future-we-choose-surviving-the-climate-crisis/9780525658351
  • Drawdown - https://bookshop.org/books/drawdown-the-most-comprehensive-plan-ever-proposed-to-reverse-global-warming-9780143130444/9780143130444
  • Re:Generation - https://bookshop.org/books/regeneration-ending-the-climate-crisis-in-one-generation/9780143136972
  • Give A Sh*t - https://bookshop.org/books/give-a-sh-t-do-good-live-better-save-the-planet/9780762464487

And now for the episode Bonnie has been DYING to share with you ever since she started working with Green School in October 2020...today Bonnie and Madeleine welcome Leslie Medema, Green School's Head of Learning, to share with listeners all about this incredible and pioneering K12 school (named a 'School of the Future' by the World Economic Forum). Green School, which originated with Green School Bali in 2008 and has since expanded with Green School New Zealand, is on a mission to educate a community of changemakers who will regenerate our world. Leslie was there in the very early days of Green School Bali, and has played a fundamental role in the design of its curriculum and learning programs. She talks about what that journey was like and why this education model is one that the world needs now more than ever.
Where to find Green School:

• Website: www.greenschool.org
• Green School Bali: www.greenschool.org/bali
• Green School New Zealand: www.greenschool.nz
• GSB Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenschoolbali
• GSNZ Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenschoolnz
• GSB Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenschoolbali
• GSNZ Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenschoolnewzealand
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/GreenSchoolBali
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/greenschoolbali
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/greenschoolglobal

More information:

• Green School Green Educators Course - https://greeneducators.greenschool.org/
• Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty - https://bookshop.org/books/think-like-a-monk-train-your-mind-for-peace-and-purpose-every-day/9781982134488
• World Economic Forum 'Schools of the Future' Report - https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Schools_of_the_Future_Report_2019.pdf

Reporting from the jungles of Bali! Bonnie and Madeleine spend time talking about what's going on at COP26 - and their hopes for action from the 'powers that be' - before bringing it back down to the individual actions level with the help of the TRULY inspirational, sustainable living expert, TEDx speaker and author of the aptly named Give a Shit sustainable and ethical living manual - Ashlee Piper. Ashlee has an incredible ability to make often complicated and overwhelming topics related to sustainability and sustainable living feel accessible, inclusive even fun!
Where to find Ashlee:

• Website - http://www.ashleepiper.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleepiper
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheLilFoxes
• TEDx Talk (stay tuned!) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CVF5-wHLlGy/
• Give a Shit book - https://bookshop.org/books/give-a-sh-t-do-good-live-better-save-the-planet/9780762464487

Ethically re-homing / offloading old clothing and other items:

• ThreadUp - https://www.thredup.com/
• Poshmark - https://poshmark.com/
• Buy Nothing Groups (check on Facebook)

We've said it before and we'll say it again. The biggest AND easiest / most accessible way we can have an impact on climate change and protecting our planet is by making more ethical decisions about the food we put on our plate. This is exactly the motivation that inspire Jeffrey to help co-found Plant Power Fast Food, one of the nation's first vegan, fast food restaurant chains with locations throughout Southern California. We talk to Jeff about how it's not enough to simply offer the world vegan burgers, but we need to do so in an ethical and moral way. And when we do it right, it's so powerful. We can reduce suffering, prevent global deforestation, sequester carbon, reverse climate change and simply connect to our hearts more, simply by making compassionate sustainable food choices!
Where to find Jeff:

• Website: www.Plantpowerfastfood.com (Download the mobile app and get on the rewards program for a free milkshake!)
• Email: [email protected]