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This episode explores the complexities of sustainability and its implications for society, culture, and the economy.

What does sustainability really mean in today's world? In this thought provoking episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we explore the realities, misconceptions and deeper conversations surrounding sustainability, climate change and the systems we live within. Featuring powerful reflections from Hannah Cox, Adam Bastock and Bea Thackeray, this episode looks beyond headlines and guilt driven narratives to ask bigger questions: • Is sustainability only for the privileged? • Why do so many people feel disconnected from climate conversations? • How do businesses create truly sustainable cultures? • Can we build systems that support both people and planet? • Why does the current messaging around climate often push people away rather than bring them together? Through honest discussion, lived experience and practical insight, this episode explores sustainability not just as an environmental issue, but as a social, cultural and economic one too. From single use plastics and consumer culture, to burnout in workplaces, capitalism, climate messaging and behaviour change, this conversation challenges us to think differently about the future we are helping to create. This is not about…

People in this episode

Host: Krish Patel

Guests: Hannah Cox, Adam Bastock, Bea Thackeray

Topics covered

• sustainability
• climate change
• social issues
• consumer culture
• ethical business
• workplace sustainability

Keywords

• sustainability
• climate change
• consumer behavior
• ethical business
• social issues
• workplace culture
• environmental messaging

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Organizations: Tales to Inspire Podcast

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