The Big Green Money Show

Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends but its true meaning can get lost in a blizzard of panic-buying, over-consumption and waste. So this year, as the cost of living crisis bites, Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah are on a mission to help you spend and waste less, but keep the joy. They've enlisted the help of carbon footprint expert Professor Mike Berners-Lee and Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis, and don't worry, there's not a bah humbug in sight. In fact Professor Mike promises to liberate you from the worst bits of Christmas.

Plus, a chat with one of the UK's biggest Christmas tree wholesalers.

WARNING: Several vegan mince pies were eaten in the making of this episode.

Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.

Production elves: Lexy O'Connor, Kath Paddison, Studio manager: Hal Haines Executive Producer Natasha Johannson Series Producer Justin Bones

Useful links:https://www.recyclenow.com/news-and-campaigns/recycle-right-this-christmas

Can we lower the environmental impact of a bottle of gin? And do customers need to rethink their expectations of what fancy drinks bottles should look and feel like? Diageo makes some of the world's best known drinks brands, including Guinness, Gordons and Smirnoff. Deborah and Fliss talk bottles, energy and growth with the company's Global Head of Sustainability.

Would you recycle more if you got money back for doing it? This summer Scotland's bottle deposit return scheme goes live, Deborah and Fliss hear how it's expected to double recycling rates.

And, listeners wanted to know, what's greener, plastic or glass? So one of Deborah and Fliss' favourite experts, Professor Rachael Rothman returns to unpick the answer. (Because as always, it's not simple!)

If you've got a question, you can email the show at [email protected] or talk to Deborah and Fliss on Twitter: #GreenMoneyShow.

With Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.

Producers: Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison Studio Mananger: Hal Haines Executive Producer Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones

Deborah and Fliss look at the business of football and examine claims from the World Cup organisers that 2022 will see the first ever carbon neutral world cup. They talk to the chairman of Forest Green Rovers which has been described as "the greenest club on the planet".

And back in 2019 Aston Villa came bottom of a table ranking the Premier League's clubs on their environmental promises. It was the catalyst for change and the club is now starting its journey to improve its eco credentials. Deborah and Fliss find out what's on the club's to-do list.

Plus they chat to the founder of Pledgeball which inspires fans to live greener lives.

Producers: Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison Studio manager: Gareth Jones Executive Producer Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones

So many listeners asked the Green Money team about this! So by popular demand, Deborah & Fliss take a look at how to be a sustainable pet owner.

They visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to investigate food choices, vet treatments and to find out what our pets really need to live long, happy and green lives.

Get ready to meet residents including Thor, Lionel and Sid, plus kitten siblings Rock, Paper and Scissors.

Including Battersea's boss Peter Laurie, Senior Vice President of the Briitsh Veterinary Association Justine Shotton and Will Bushell of IPN which makes pet food brands including Harringtons and Wagg.

So many listeners asked the Green Money team about this! So by popular demand, Deborah & Fliss take a look at how to be a sustainable pet owner.

They visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to investigate food choices, vet treatments and to find out what our pets really need to live long, happy and green lives.

Get ready to meet residents including Thor, Lionel and Sid, plus kitten siblings Rock, Paper and Scissors.

Including Battersea's boss Peter Laurie, Senior Vice President of the Briitsh Veterinary Association Justine Shotton and Will Bushell of IPN which makes pet food brands including Harringtons and Wagg.

Useful links: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home: https://www.battersea.org.uk/ Top tips to help children, teenagers and families be more sustainable: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zppx2v4

Producers: Lexy O'Connor & Kath Paddison. Sound recordist: Kate Barker Executive Producer Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones

Made in association with The Open University.

World leaders are descending on Egypt for this year's COP climate change talks. So what is COP? Why does it matter? And is the UK on target to keep its own promise to reach net zero by 2050?

Deborah and Fliss put all those questions and more to Chris Stark who, leads the UK Climate Change Committee which holds the government to account.

They also talk to the boss of wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa. The company's been building wind farms for decades but inflation, politics and bureaucracy mean they're not making a profit.

And what was it like to live and work in Glasgow last year when COP 26 came calling? Deborah and Fliss meet the small business building on COP's big legacy.

We like answering your questions. You can contact us on Twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow or email us at [email protected].

Production team Lexy O'Connor, Kath Paddison, Luke Wilson, Studio Manager, Gareth Jones Executive Producer, Natasha Johansson Series Producer, Justin bones