Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

About this episode

This episode provides straightforward advice on navigating sustainable practices and emphasizes the importance of mindset and community in making impactful changes.

This podcast tackles the often overwhelming world of sustainable practices with straightforward advice and relatable insight. Key Topics Covered Overwhelm and where to start with sustainability at work or at home The importance of mindset: "putting your green glasses on" Visible actions vs. invisible actions for sustainability How small changes shift social norms and influence others The underestimated impact of talking about and sharing your choices Tangible & easy sustainability actions you can take right now Actionable Takeaways Begin with Visible Changes Use a reusable coffee cup and water bottle. Choose walking, cycling, or public transport over driving. Reduce food waste and try more plant-based meals. Visible changes subtly shift social norms ( 05:49 ). Tackle the Invisible (But High Impact) Actions Switch your bank to one with ethical investment policies. Review and update your pension to an ethical or low-carbon fund. Change your energy provider to a green tariff. These background actions move far more carbon and money than daily visible actions ( 08:03 ). Share What You’re Doing Talk about your green choices with friends, family, and colleagues. Don’t hide or…

People in this episode

Host: Emma Burlow

Topics covered

• sustainability
• mindset
• social norms
• visible actions
• invisible actions
• community connections

Keywords

• sustainability
• mindset shift
• visible changes
• invisible actions
• social norms
• green choices
• community connections
• sustainable practices

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