Book of Leaves

Lorna Anne is an activist, environmentalist and fellow vegan. The projects she set up along her journey of activism like @earthy_cailini made her a brilliant business networker, and now she's co-founded an online resource called Our Earthy Collective. Everything she does is rooted in preserving the precious life we have on Earth by reconnecting with the land and each other. Stay up to date with her new venture on Instagram @ourearthycollective.ie.Tickets to her Big Vegan Hike this weekend, June 21st.Tickets to ReRuns pop up shop.Tickets to Golidlocks and the 3 PlanetsAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Support via Vinted, Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee or my short film crowdfundr is here 💕[03:30] Lorna Anne introduces herself and how a health diagnosis steered her on a path to sustainability[20:50] When Lorna Anne started taking to the streets as a protester[28:00] How Earthy Cailini & Earthy Marketplace came about[32:30] Setting up Earthy Virtual Assistant[38:30] Our Earthy Collective[50:15] Imagining the future Also mentioned:CowspiracyReforest nationRachel Loughrey / Eco HunGaelic Woodland ProjectThe Toy LibraryCandlelit Tales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoghan Connaughton is the founder of The Gaelic Woodland Project, a people-powered wildlife restoration project. They're not only focused on fundraising to buy land to return to wilderness in perpetuity, they truly value community and skill sharing and getting in touch with our land again. It really is a brilliant initiative and you can find ways to support them here or follow them on Instagram @gaelicwoodlandproject.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [04:15] The chat begins with an introduction from Eoghan[07:35] The beginning of GWP and what it does[13:15] Meitheals – what they are and why they’re important[16:00] The issue with the invasive species cherry laurel and what to do about it[23:05] Why GWP also promote using Irish on their meitheals[32:05] The future of GWP, Eoghan, and a moment for bogs![41:05] Eoghan's case for hunting deer[52:45] last words & imagining the future  Also mentioned:The Carrifran valley projectNPWS Bog meithealsGleann Cholm Cille gaelachtThomas Paine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Lawlor is an entrepeuner who has found the perfect way to incorporate his busniess with his love of the sea. He and his wife Marguerite run Green Ocean Coffiee which helps to fund the Green Ocean Foundation, an initiative utilising the wonders of oysters to restore our Irish waters. Keep an eye on their website for upcoming updates, or follow them on Instagram @greenoceancoffeeireland.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [03:35] David introduces himself[05:25] What the Green Ocean Foundation do[08:05] The history of oysters in Ireland[10:35] How Green Ocean Foundation are utilizing oysters as a keystone species[18:20] Exactly how beneficial kelp & oysters are for the environment[21:05] What top down changes David would like to see to assist with marine life preservation[23:55] The changes David has noticed over the years while diving[28:10] Other initiatives that inspire David in this field of work[30:05] How running Green Ocean Coffee supports the Green Ocean oyster initiative[32:50] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:Native Oyster Restoration AllianceLoved Clothes Last Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Gallagher is one volunteer behind the Save Lough Neagh campaign. Lough Neagh is the largest body of water in Ireland and provides drinking water for 40% of the population in Northern Ireland, yet it is being decimated by pollution for a multitude of reasons. But awareness of this has been steadily growing thanks to efforts from collaborating volunteer groups in NI. They could always use more support though so please do check them out! You can follow them on socials @saveloughneagh and don't forget to sign their petition to get Moy Park dropped as a sponsor of the Belfast Marathon and for Lord Shaftesbury to return the lake to public ownership.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [02:50] Hannah introduces herself[06:15] When Hannah learned about the lake and what’s happening to it now[12:05] The various causes for the demise of the lake[18:05} How factory farming pollution got to as bad as it is today (and Moy Park)[23:20] The sand dredging thanks to Earl aka DJ Nick…[26:20] How the Earl came to own the lake[32:00] What Save Lough Neagh is calling for [43:20] How people can support the campaign and/or stay up to date[53:40] Any other leaves for listeners’ book[56:35] Imagined future Also mentioned:People Before ProfitSave Our SperrinsSave Our Shores FB groupBallyronan Blue TitsSurfers Against Sewage    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Collins is the CEO of the Institue of Sustainability Studies, a centre that provides self-paced courses for staff on all aspects of being green to from waste to energy to being more circular. Whether you're in management, working on the floor or thinking of starting a business of your own, there's courses they have than can empower you to make changes where you work. Check out their website at www.instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com or follow them on socials.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x[05:00] Interview begins with an introduction from Niall[09:20] The work of Institute of Sustainable Studies[12:15] Tips for business who want to improve their sustainability[18:00] How people can convince management etc to take on training in this area[25:25] How these courses work with sole traders and smaller companies[29:10] Other success stories from people who’ve taken the course[36:20] Imagining the future Also mentioned:Ellen MacArthur FoundationMyWaste.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think there's no better way to end season 6, before I hibernate for 3 months, than with an interview all about caring for the planet in death. The Western way of grandiose everything has seeped into our burial habits and our bodies no longer go back to the soil as they should. Colin McAteer is the owner of greencoffins.ie and Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground in Wexford. There's no better person to talk to us about this topic! Stay up to date with them on Facebook or Instagram @woodbrook_natural_burial.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee Thank you for all your support this year...[04:10] An intro from Colin and how he became involved in eco burials[09:40] The environmental impacts of western burials & cremations[13:40] How Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground came about[23:10] How it works if people want to be buried/scattered there[30:30] How they make their willow coffins[33:40] Advice for people who want an eco burial & how to put those provisions in place[39:10] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:My fairwell wishes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is an eco-socialist, a community activist and a musician. While I met him through climate protests, he has also been a campaigner on housing, workers' rights, Palestine solidarity, and anti-racism. He's running in this General Election for People Before Profit in Dublin Central. You can stay up to date on his activism via Instagram @eoghanoceannabhain.General Election Quiz (Irish Independent)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee[00:10] Context for the episode [07:00] Eoghan introduces himself[09:00] What is it about People Before Profit that appeals to Eoghan[17:30] How electing candidates can be used as an organising tool[21:05] Why Eoghan thinks we need direct action[27:05] What happened when Eoghan was arrested for a peaceful protest[32:00] How Eoghan converses with pro-Israel supporters[40:25] How he fills his cup as an activist[43:00] As a Gaeilgoir, what Eoghan thinks of the growing popularity of Irish and the positive effects it can have.[48:20] Imagining the future[54:00] Siren Spring song by Eoghan Ó CeannabháinAlso mentioned:CATU (Community Action Tenants Union)United Against RacismTony Cliff GlucksteinEamon McCann activist occupies Raytheon factory The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine bookCarsie BlantonIrish band Huartan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.