Crbnly Conversations

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Crbnly Conversations examine the intersection of community, lifestyles, and consumption. We share stories to motivate actions to decrease carbon footprints. We create space for people to share their Crbnly journeys.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Crbnly Conversations episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Crbnly Conversations for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Crbnly Conversations episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Crbnly Clip: Flip Flop Facts

Crbnly Conversations

03/29/23 • 30 min

The team explores the billions upon billions of flip flops on this planet. We learn about how they are being repurposed for art in Kenya and the impact of one of the oldest types of footwear has on our planet and society. Make sure to watch the video along with us as you listen to today's conversation. Here is a quick link!
Useful Links
How Flip-Flop Art Helps Clean Kenya's Beaches | World Wide Waste | Business Insider
Searching for Flip Flops
The Major Problem With Flip Flops You Need to Know About
History of Flip Flops
7 Best Eco-friendly Flip Flops Made with Recycled & Natural Materials
TerraCycle your FlipFlops
Earth’s oceans are full of old flip-flops. Scientists have a plan to fix that
From trash to cash: How a Thai entrepreneur turned used flip-flops into a sustainable business model
Nuocenas
Oceansole

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@crbnly on the IG
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Music and beats mixed by A. Sarr.Reach out to learn about the skills and beats you need in your life

Move Smart: Top 10 Cities for Climate-Savvy Peeps

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01/24/24 • 25 min

Hot or Not? The Climate-Smart Cities You Need to Know About Now! In today's explosive episode, we're diving into the ultimate survival guide for the climate-conscious homebuyer. Discover the top cities that are beating the climate crisis, as ranked by Policy Genius. We're talking scorching heat, drenching humidity, city-swallowing floods, and nature's fury unleashed. But wait, there's more! We're also unpacking how these climate warriors impact your real estate investments and the future of homeownership. Tune in to find out if your city makes the cut in the era of climate change. This is the must-listen episode for everyone planning their next move in our rapidly changing world!
Useful Resources
Best & Worst Cities for Climate Change – Policygenius
More than 80% of home shoppers consider climate risks when looking for a new home
Climate Change and the Housing Market | Redfin
Columbus Underground
First-time homeownership surges: Half of all home buyers are making their first purchase

Contributions of Black Farmers

Crbnly Conversations

02/14/23 • 50 min

Listen in today as we learn about early Black agriculturists & inventors who paved the way for tools and systems we use today to be Crbnly food consumers. Join the crew as we do our homework and learn about our Black forefathers of modern day systems we all take for granted. Plus you may even learn how peanut farming and rap music have something in common!
Useful ResourcesMeet the Black innovators who reshaped American gardening farming
7 Contributions of Black Farmers to Agriculture
Agriculture in America: Deeply Rooted in Black Culture
Frederick McKinley Jones One & Two
16 facts about GWC not about peanuts
George Washington Carver: A World-Famous Scientist, Inventor and Educator
Carver sharing his life (use 30 secs)
Carver interviewed about Peanuts
Black Women in Agriculture
Karen the Farmer
Julialynne Walker Ted Talk
14 African American Women Leading Change in U.S. Food Systems

Crbnly Office Farm Fresh

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08/02/23 • 23 min

The only thing more awkward than the title of today's episode is changing how we envision what a farm should look like. That's the goal of today's conversation --> reimagining farming and commercial office space. Join the convo and let us know what you think!
Useful Resources
Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms
Area 2 Farms
AGRI Play
Vertical Farming: Location a Key Factor to Success, Says IDTechEx

Crbnly tackles Carbon Capture

Crbnly Conversations

11/22/23 • 22 min

In this episode of Crbnly Conversations, the hosts delve into the significance of carbon capture, contemplating its potential as a real-world solution rather than a sci-fi concept. The discussion encompasses various carbon capture methods and explores the business dynamics, particularly the sale of carbon credits. The episode concludes by prompting listeners to consider whether they would actively choose products manufactured using captured carbon.
Useful Information
In a U.S. First, a Commercial Plant Starts Pulling Carbon From the Air (NYT)
Heirloom Carbon
Direct Air Capture - Energy System - IEA
CarbonCure
Occidental and BlackRock Form Joint Venture to Develop Stratos, the World's Largest Direct Air Capture Plant
DOE Announces $35 Million to Accelerate Carbon Dioxide Removal | Department of Energy
Microsoft will be carbon negative by 2030

Positively Crbnly

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11/09/22 • 65 min

In this week conversation, we explore the power of positivity and how that helps us lead Crbnly lifestyles. We share how researching & learning how to be Crbnly helps understand what we need stay focused on the positive. Some topics we cover are: seasonal affective disorder, The Crown Act, what to do with all those dry-cleaning hangars, and living with minimal regrets. Plus we get an update from Olly and learn more about Franklinton Cycle Works.
If you want to watch the Franklinton Cycle Works video, check it out here
Other useful resources:
Franklinton Cycle Works
Dry Cleaning Wins
Can a polar bear drown? positive & negative positioning
Gardening for our own good

Crbnly Showdown: Annuals vs Perennials Pt1

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05/31/23 • 45 min

Join the crew in our inagural Crbnly Showdown -- we dig into the details of what makes the best Crbnly plant buy: Annuals or Perennials? Listen in to learn what this means, what actually is an annual and why do perennials persist? We cover the cost, beauty, eco-system beenfit, and soil health. We definitely have taken sides! And hold tight, part 2 is a week away and so is the winner!
Useful Resources
Annuals vs. Perennials: 8 Important Considerations Every Home Gardener Should Know
Annual Plants vs. Perennials and How to Use Them
Annual, Perennial, Biennial? (Texas A&M)
Top 10 Best Annuals For Your Garden
Top 10 Most Popular Perennials
Shifting Planting Zones
How to Know When to Use Perennials or Annuals in Your Garden
See 25 native Ohio perennials for your garden: vibrant color and deer-resistant!
No Mow May: 8 Reasons to Let Your Lawn Grow for a Month
No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics say
Perennial Plants for Soil Health

Crbnly Quick Hits

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02/02/23 • 17 min

In today's episode, we follow up on topics and open questions from previous shows. We do some carbon footprint calculations for Stephen's move, find out how "many showers" Stephen has gained, and learn more about traveling with animals. Which, of course, brought us to SQUIRRELS!?!?! Are they out to get us or just cute fuzzy animals? Listen to find out how Crbnly squirrels may or may not be...
Useful Information
Where did we get our calculations for Stephen?
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Typical Passenger Vehicle
The average passenger car emits 0.77 pounds of CO2 per mile driven
Flights have an average of 121 kg CO2 per hour
Stephen's new Shower Gel
Bonus points if you read all about squirrels
The Code for Cuteness
What Measure Is a Non-Cute?
Have We Created An Animal Hierarchy?
Uptown Squirrel -- Radiotopia
Cyber Squirrel 1
Admit It, Squirrels Are Just Tree Rat

Crbnly A/C Cross-Breeze

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08/16/23 • 30 min

We put the Crbnly gloves back on and duke it out over A/C best practices and how to save energy and stay cool! Welcome to another showdown -- while you listen head over to IG and let us know what you do to manage the heat and stay sustainable.
Useful Resources
Is It Better to Leave Your A/C on All Day or Turn It Off? (Women's Health)
Analysis: Does turning the A/C off when you’re not home actually save electricity? (PBS)
Does turning the air conditioning off when you’re not home save energy? (ARS Technica)
Is It Better to Leave Your A/C On All Day or Turn It Off? (Good Housekeeping)
Should You Turn Your AC Up When You're Not Home? (How Stuff Works)
Optimum Energy Management for Air Conditioners in IoT-Enabled Smart Home (National Library of Medicine)

Wait ... I should eat the label?

Crbnly Conversations

01/17/24 • 16 min

In the latest Crbnly Conversations, Shane and Chad explore Ryp Labs groundbreaking technology to curb food waste. Fun fact: The technology involves a unique, plant-based sticker that fights fungal infections, significantly prolonging the shelf life of fruits.Tune in to discover how this simple sticker could revolutionize our approach to food preservation and sustainability.
Useful ResourcesQ&A with the CEO of Ryp Labs
Ryp Labs
Tiny Sticker is a Big Food Waste Reducer
Food wastage footprint: Impacts on natural resources
Solving food waste one StixFresh sticker at a time - BioVox
Ryp Labs (Formerly Known As StixFresh) Technology

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How many episodes does Crbnly Conversations have?

Crbnly Conversations currently has 80 episodes available.

What topics does Crbnly Conversations cover?

The podcast is about People Of Color, Society & Culture, Lifestyle, Community, How To, Climate Change, Podcast, Podcasts, Garden, Education and Diversity.

What is the most popular episode on Crbnly Conversations?

The episode title 'Thrifting Impacts Everyone' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Crbnly Conversations?

The average episode length on Crbnly Conversations is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Crbnly Conversations released?

Episodes of Crbnly Conversations are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Crbnly Conversations?

The first episode of Crbnly Conversations was released on Oct 19, 2022.

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