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Tim Vincent-Smith, Lead Artist and Co-Director of Pianodrome joins Earth Care for episode 11 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry series. Pianodrome’s home base is in Edinburgh, Scotland and is a radical re-imagining of the piano in today’s throw away culture. In 2017, bandmates Tim Vincent-Smith and Matthew Wright developed a creative way to extend the piano’s story while diverting it from a landfill. The team at Pianodrome built the first amphitheatre made entirely from upcycled pianos and delivered it to Edinburgh Fringe Fest where it saw 18,000 visitors. Since then, the Pianodrome has evolved into an iconic symbol of community and cultural resilience. They’re a volunteer-based team that welcomes donated pianos and host adopt-a-piano days. Their creations include the Glasgow Arc, Leeds Piano Trail, Old Royal Pianodrome and more. In this episode, Tim Vincent-Smith walks us through the careful labour that goes into dissecting a piano, then upcycling it into something new. He shares details on their adopt-a-piano days and how many pianos it takes to build an amphitheater. Tim also shares a few special stories about musical experiences from the amphitheater and the community it’s built. Connect with Pianodrome: https://www.pianodrome.org/get-in-touch MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram

Kristie Peterson, Artist Liaison at Wear Your Music, joins Earth Care for episode 10 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry Series. Wear Your Music is a sustainable music merchandise company that specializes in upcycling donated guitar strings into wearable jewelry. They strive to help green the music industry, connect fans to their favourite musicians and raise money for charities around the globe. President and Designer Hannah Garrison, began in her NYC island studio where she would gather refuse left by musicians and create art. 20 years later, Wear Your Music has partnered with mega-stars such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Bonnie Raitt and more to transform their used guitar strings into one-of-a-kind memorabilia. Additionally, each artist that donates their strings chooses a charity of their choice for the proceeds to support. They’re a values driven company that actively supports women, community and family. In this episode, Kristie Peterson discusses the backstory of how Wear Your Music began diverting guitar strings from the landfill for a cause. We also chat about the artists they’ve worked with, the process of creating wearable jewelry, and charitable donations. Kristie emphasizes the power of creativity in sustainability and shares a pretty neat personal concert experience that was connected to a donated guitar string. MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram Takeaways Wear Your Music upcycles guitar strings into wearable jewelry, diverting waste from landfills. The company works with a wide range of artists who donate their guitar strings, including Metallica, Joan Jett, James Taylor, and Duran Duran. The process of creating the jewelry involves careful tagging, cleaning, and custom production for each piece. Wear Your Music allows fans to request their favourite artists, and the profits from the sales are donated to charities chosen by the artists.

Jan Portheine, Co-Founder & CEO of KarTent, joins Earth Care for episode 9 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry Series. KarTent is a sustainable solutions company based out of Amsterdam. Their name means cardboard tent because their original product was exactly that! After witnessing the waste left on music festival campgrounds, founders Jan and Wout wanted to develop a solution. Through their research, they found that 1 in 4 tents were left behind at festivals in the Netherlands alone. Together, they developed a completely recyclable cardboard tent that was made from strong wood fibers, could survive heavy rain and fit two people. The tents were delivered to music festival sites, then taken back when it was over to use the cardboard again. KarTent’s philosophy is that cardboard offers a perfect alternative for all kinds of products and is a sustainable alternative. Although they no longer produce tents, they now over 200 different products that are completely recyclable! In this episode, Jan Portheine, co-founder and CEO of KarTent, discusses the problem of tents left behind at music festivals and the sustainable solution his company offers. The conversation covers the background of KarTent, the environmental impact of discarded tents, the process of turning cardboard into a sturdy tent, the logistics and challenges of KarTent, and the transition to other cardboard products. Jan also provides advice for individuals on reducing their impact at festivals. Watch their TedX Talk, Waterproof, here MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram

Kate Johnston, Executive Director of Hillside Festival, joins Earth Care for episode 8 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry Series. Hillside Festival is an eco-friendly festival located in Guelph, Ontario that has been celebrating music and community for over 40 years. Their Mission Statement reads, the Hillside Community Festival is a not-for-profit music festival that celebrates creativity through artistic expression, community engagement and environmental leadership. Their story begins on July 14th, 1980, when they kicked off at Riverside Park Bandshell in Guelph with free admission, optional donation fee. The event was 11 hours of music for all ages. From day one, Hillside Festival has made a strong commitment to ensure the environment is top priority. Fast forward to present day, they’re now a three day, multi-stage festival with a broad artistic vision that emphasizes diversity: of culture, of musical heritage and style, age, geography and influence. They also have several green accolades under their belt. In 2014, they received the Honour Roll award from the Grand River Conservation Authority. In 2016, they won Best Green Operations awarded by Canadian Music Week. In 2019, the team received the International Clearwater Award for leadership in environmental sustainability. Additionally, for 8 years in a row, they were awarded Best Greening of a Festival from Festival and Events Ontario. They’re renowned as one of Canada’s most progressive, environmentally conscious, non-commercial community celebrations. In this episode, Kate discusses the sustainability initiatives implemented at Hillside Festival. The conversation covers various topics, including transportation, food waste reduction, solar power integration, the green living roof, projects for artists, and advice for festival fans. Hillside Festival is on from July 19-21, 2024. MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram

Aaron Brice, Founder and Director of Ambient Inks, joins Earth Care for episode 7 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry Series. Ambient Inks is a merchandise company based out of Wisconsin that focuses on producing and managing conscious, sustainable merch for artists, bands and organizations. Their purpose is to create a positive impact within the global community. The company was founded in 2009 by two best friends whose shared love of screen printing and merch led them to open a printing shop in their garage. As Ambient Inks has grown, the team has intentionally left room to reinvent their operation to benefit people, their community and the world first. Their company sources products from sustainable, conscious brands and have systems in place that lessen the environmental impact of their production process. As their website states, they envision a merch industry that’s restorative and is mindful to the needs of people and planet. One day each month, Ambient Inks donates their entire share of webstore proceeds to Plus 1. These donations support causes and organizations that align with their company values. In this episode, Aaron Brice discusses the beginnings of Ambient Inks and their focus on supporting artists. Aaron shares his journey towards sustainability, including a transformative trip to Haiti. They also talk about the challenges and changes in costing and sourcing sustainable materials. Aaron emphasizes the importance of communication and education in promoting sustainable merch. They discuss the negative impact of fast fashion and the need for slow fashion in the music industry. Finally, they explore how fans can support the sustainable merch movement! MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram

Michel Smit, CEO of Energy Floors in the Netherlands, joins Earth Care for episode 6 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry Series. Energy Floors aims to create awareness about renewable energy in a fun and approachable way. The company designs and builds floors that generate energy, are smart, interactive and make sustainability visible.They have developed a kinetic dance floor, kinetic walkway, a solar walkway and a kinetic photo-booth. Interacting with their technology communicates that anyone can make a difference. Energy floors believes that all technology is available to create a sustainable world and it's now up to us to realize and embrace these technologies in our every day lives. Their kinetic floors have brought sustainability to events around the globe including the FIA Formula E World Championship in London, Ski Resorts, Nightclubs, Coldplay's album launch in London and Berlin and Coldplay’s Music of Spheres tour! In this episode, Michel discusses the concept of kinetic energy and how it can be harnessed to generate electricity. He explains how the idea for Energy Floors was born out of a desire to make nightclubs and festivals more sustainable. Michel also shares his experience working with Coldplay on their Music of Spheres tour and how the kinetic Energy Floors were integrated into the concert experience. Additionally, we learn about the logistics of building and transporting the Energy Floors and the impact they have on reducing the tour's carbon footprint. Michel emphasizes the importance of making renewable energy fun and engaging for people. MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Earth Care Takeaways Kinetic energy can be captured and converted into usable electricity through energy floors. Energy floors can make nightclubs and festivals more sustainable without interrupting the party atmosphere. Collaboration with artists like Coldplay can help promote renewable energy and engage fans in sustainability. Gamification and data visualization can encourage people to actively participate in energy production and reduce their carbon footprint.

Laura Purdy, General Manager at Exhibition Place in Toronto, joins Earth Care for episode 5 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry Series. Exhibition Place, located in Toronto, Ontario, is Canada’s premier destination for conventions, exhibitions, events and entertainment. The building’s history dates back to 1750 and was properly established in 1879. Fast-forward to present day, Exhibition place has grown into a world class venue that hosts numerous trade and consumer shows each year, including the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)! The event space has also become a leading participant in environmental sustainability. For the past 30 years, Exhibition Place has participated in the GREENSmart program which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices. They also signed the Net Zero Carbon events pledge which is a global initiative to address climate change across the events and meetings industry to achieve net zero by 2050. Additionally, Exhibition Place is LEED Certified, which is an international symbol of sustainability excellence and green building leadership. In this episode, Laura Purdy takes us behind the scenes at Exhibition Place to better understand the sustainability initiatives in motion. Laura explains how the site has achieved LEED certification, with Enercare Centre being LEED Platinum and Beanfield Centre being LEED Silver. We also discuss the various green practices that have been implemented such as retrofitting, district energy systems, green roofs, waste management programs and rescue bees! MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% off a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram Learn more about Earth Care

Hannah George, Sustainability Coordinator at SWG3 joins Earth Care for episode 4 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry series. SWG3 is one of Scotland’s busiest venues and welcomes 250,000 guests yearly. In 2021, SWG3 began their substantial shift towards net-zero. With the help of Stance, they began measuring the carbon footprint from their operation to better understand their environmental impact. The team then used that data to develop a baseline that allows them to continuously move the sustainability needle. In 2022, SWG3 introduced a form of renewable energy that no other venue had tapped into, BODYHEAT. Since then, SWG3 has been powering music gigs and live events thanks to energy generated by all of the venue’s visitors. The venue’s mission to keep dancing, keep working, keep creating, while operating in a responsible way that recognizes the seriousness of the climate crisis. In this episode, Hannah discusses the venue's journey to becoming net-zero and the various sustainability initiatives SWG3 has implemented. She explains the BODYHEAT technology and shares how long it took the venue to create it. We also learn about SWG3’s reusable cup system, the circular swap shop, the active travel initiative, and their plans for reducing touring emissions. Hannah emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication within the live music industry to drive sustainability efforts. MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% off a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram and Tiktok Learn more about Earth Care

Avigail Kohn from SkyNRG joins Earth Care for episode 3 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry series. SkyNRG is one of the five partners who collectively created The Climate Gig, a tool that allows both artists and fans to understand and address the carbon footprint of traveling to live music events. SkyNRG approaches this conversation as the global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel since 2010. The company’s mission is to significantly reduce the industry’s environmental impact by creating enough SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) capacity for aviation to meet the net-zero by 2050 commitment. In 2011, SkyNRG became the first in the world to supply SAF on a commercial flight! The Climate Gig is born out of the Dutch music scene and is also powered by DGTL, Revolution Foundation, Bye Bye Plastic Foundation and CHOOOSE ™. Collectively, their goal is to take action on the carbon footprint of live events, without compromising on that live event experience. In this episode, Avigail discusses The Climate Gig tool and its role in reducing emissions in the live music industry. She also shares how sustainable aviation fuel is a key component of the lowering the impact of aviation, reducing emissions by approximately 80% and potentially even 100% in the future. This conversation emphasizes the importance of climate action and education in the music industry to create a more sustainable future. Contact Avigail: [email protected] MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% off a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram and Tiktok Learn more about Earth Care

Michael Martin joins Earth Care for episode 2 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry series. Michael has been pioneering green initiatives in the live music industry since the 90’s. Before entering a world of sustainable innovation, he worked as an investment banker on Wall Street. In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil disaster happened and influenced Michael to change gears. Since then, Michael has set out on a mission to use the power of capitalism and pop culture to create impactful and positive change in the world. He works with superstar artists to put green initiatives in motion on major stages across the globe. In fact, Billboard described Michael as the guru of live event greening. He is the CEO and Founder of Effect Partners, a company that builds climate solutions with some of the largest food, entertainment and mission-aligned organizations on the planet. He’s also the CEO and Founder of R.World, the nation’s #1 reuse platform. In this episode, Michael Martin discusses his journey and the challenges faced in implementing sustainable practices. He shares his early motivation for positive change and his work in producing environmentally focused concerts. Michael highlights the R.Cup system, a tool he created to reduce waste at live events, and the importance of implementing sustainable practices at major venues. He also discusses the need to get more artists on board with sustainability initiatives and the potential for regulation to drive reusable options. Connect with Michael Martin: [email protected] MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% off a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram and Tiktok Learn more about Earth Care KEY TAKEAWAYS: Music can be a powerful platform for creating meaningful change and raising awareness about environmental issues. Implementing sustainable practices in the live music industry requires collaboration and a systemic approach. Tools like the R.Cup system can significantly reduce waste at live events. Getting more artists on board with sustainability initiatives is crucial for driving change in the industry. Regulation and government support can play a significant role in promoting reusable options and reducing waste.

Seth and Chris from Filkin's Drift are kicking off episode 1 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry series on Earth Care. In this episode, they discuss their transition to sustainable touring in the live music industry. They share their experience of planning and embarking on an 870-mile walking tour, carrying their equipment and facing challenges along the way. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainability and the inspiration they found in meeting people living sustainably. They also discuss future plans for more sustainable tours and offer advice for artists interested in integrating sustainability into their music careers. Band Bio: Filkin's Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes, Wales and Gloucestershire. Their music combines the traditional and the contemporary, blending fiddle and guitar with their close vocal harmonies. The duo take you on a journey from delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes. Ornate interplay between two instruments conjures up a Baroque soundworld, while their soaring fiddle tunes have been igniting audiences across the UK. Connect with Filkin’s Drift: Youtube & Instagram Learn more about: Live Music Now MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Get 10% off a HYDAWAY Collapsible Bottle with the discount code PODCAST here **Shipping only in Canada, promo ends July 1, 2024** Connect with Sarah on Instagram and Tiktok

Welcome to Season 5 of Earth Care, where we’ll explore sustainability in the live music industry! This season launches the first "series edition" of the podcast where each conversation will dive deeper into one theme. Earth Care Host, Sarah Christie, is prepared to unpack the intersection of music, creativity, and environmental responsibility. Get ready to meet industry experts who will share insights, experiences, and innovative solutions that are shaping a more sustainable future for live music events. From sustainable merchandise, to upcycled pianos, to sustainable aviation fuel, we will explore how the music industry is embracing sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Additionally, we’ll chat with guests who have collaborated with superstar musicians like U2, Jack Johnson, Billie Eilish and more to make their tours more sustainable. We’ll also meet musicians who have made the climate crisis a top priority within their art, like Filkin’s Drift, a folk duo who ditched driving and walked their nearly 900 mile tour. The first interview from this series will be released on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024!! Episode transcription available here MORE FROM SARAH: Take the FREE #FansChooseToReuse pledge here and commit to reducing plastic bottle pollution at live music events! Connect with Sarah on Instagram and Tiktok Learn more about Earth Care

Emma Dendler is the creator and founder of The Simple Environmentalist, a platform that highlights the accessible and inexpensive side of a low-waste lifestyle. Emma's online content covers a broad spectrum of zero-waste suggestions. On her social media pages, she has covered mending clothes before buying new, upcycling food scraps, finding environmentally conscious ways to declutter your home and more! On TikTok alone, The Simple Environmentalist account communicates sustainable habits with over 27 thousand viewers that we can incorporate into our day-to-day. Emma's overall theme is low-waste on a budget. Within her content, she also shares tips and tricks for reducing waste in a pet-friendly home and uses her dog and cat as examples. Emma Dendler joins Earth Care to provide approachable suggestions for reducing waste if you have pets at your house! Plus, she explains why lowering waste as an individual doesn't have to come with a high cost. Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com

Kimberley Nelson is on the Board of Directors and in Media Relations at Vélo Canada Bikes, which focuses on creating and supporting bike-friendly communities nationwide. Since its launch in 2012, Vélo Canada Bikes has collaborated with policymakers at all levels to develop safer and more inclusive cycling opportunities, influence funding for cycling resources and more! The organization's mission is "To build a bicycle-friendly Canada, for all ages and abilities, through knowledge mobilization, collaboration, and catalyzing change at the federal level." What must a community do to become bike-friendly, and how can an individual help push the needle? Kimberley Nelson of Vélo Canada Bikes joins Earth Care to explain how embracing a bike-friendly city can support the well-being of the residents while promoting positive environmental change! Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com

Nick De Carlo is the co-chair of Seniors for Climate Action Now, an organization dedicated to informing and mobilizing seniors in an effort to prevent more climate catastrophes. Their website describes SCAN as seniors compelled to urgent action. The organization is Ontario based and believes in a sustainable planet for future generations. As a group, SCAN curates campaigns, attend public climate rallies, reviews government policy, supplies climate toolkits and more! Nick De Carlo of Seniors for Climate Action Now joins Earth Care to share a behind-the-scenes look at the organization's work. Plus, Nick explains the significance of supporting youth-led climate movements! Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com

Ben Swanson is the co-founder and co-owner of Secretly Group, which since launching in 1996, has evolved into 4 record labels and a music publisher. It began as Secretly Canadian in Indiana by Ben Swanson and his brother Chris, Eric Weddle and Jonathan Cargill. During its early days, the head office was at Ben and Chris' house, where Ben has recalled spending months researching how to make a CD. Fast forward to today, where the label is home to artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, Major Lazer and Tig Notaro. Aside from music, sustainability is a core priority for the company. In fact, a detailed sustainability report that traces back to 2021 is available for the public to read on the Secretly Canadian website! Ben Swanson joins Earth Care to give a behind-the-scenes look at integrating sustainability into a record label. What has worked, and what environmentally-conscious goal is the business hoping to achieve next? Ben also shares potential starting points for other music industry professionals to bring sustainability into their operations! Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com

Michelle Marcus is the Campus Organizing Lead of Banking on a Better Future. This organization demands an end to all financial support for the fossil fuel industry. April is Earth Month, and this year's theme for Earth Day is "Invest in our planet." The Earth Day website reads, "Investing in a green economy is the only path to a healthy, prosperous, and equitable future. Human influence is unequivocally to blame for the warming of the planet, and the sad truth is some forms of climate disruption will be felt for centuries to come. However, we must collectively push away from the dirty fossil fuel economy and old technologies of centuries past – and redirect attention to creating a 21st-century economy that restores the health of our planet, protects our species, and provides opportunities for all." Banking on a Better Future provides resources to educate supporters on sustainable financial options and tools to take action. Michelle joins Earth Care to break down the meaning of fossil-free investing. Plus, she explains the relationship between divesting money from oil with climate and social justice! Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com

Kevin Eby is the former Waterloo Director of Community Planning and is now a founding member of The Alliance for a Liveable Ontario. The Alliance is an organization of over 800 individuals and 130 groups with the collective goal of building a sustainable future for the province. They aim to create a future of affordable housing that is climate resilient and co-exists with nature. The organization's website explains they 'offer hope by fighting bad policy decisions' and 'inspire leadership across all sectors.' Kevin Eby also served on the provincial Greenbelt Council before resigning in 2020 in protest to the government proposing power and authority are taken from conservation authorities. In 2023, this is now a reality in Bill 23, which is the main focus of this interview. Kevin Eby joins Earth Care to break down the More Homes Built Faster Act from the lens of community planning. He explains gentle intensification and how it promotes affordable housing, healthy communities, and is a sustainable alternative to development on the Greenbelt. Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com

Ziya Tong is an award-winning science broadcaster who hosted Daily Planet on the Discovery Channel until it wrapped in 2018! She was also a correspondent for scienceNOW, where she worked with Neil deGrasse Tyson, was a field producer for Wired Science and hosted the Emmy-nominated series, ZeD. In 2019, Ziya published her bestselling book, The Reality Bubble: Blind Spots, Hidden Truths, and the Dangerous Illusions that Shape Our World. Additionally, she promotes activism within media and participates in "Media that Matters." Earthling, Ziya's Twitter account, is a wealth of information regarding neat facts about creatures, promising green innovation and wake-up calls to what's threatening the planet we call home. Author, activist and media master Ziya Tong joins Earth Care to explain the reality bubbles humans have created. She also shares how media can enhance conversations about the climate crisis and teases her upcoming project on microplastics. Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com

Brennan Kai is an eco-communicator focusing on sustainability, climate justice, and low-impact and plant-based living. Through the content Brennan shares on Tiktok and Instagram, she has built a curious community who are excited to see what new trick she shares next that inevitably benefits the planet, each other and our wallets. She describes herself as an imperfect environmentalist, and in a true serendipitous fashion, Brennan was born on Earth Day. Brennan has shared videos about eco-cleaning, eating garbage and eco-home, all intending to educate viewers on becoming more mindful of this planet. Brennan is a wealth of knowledge regarding food preservation and low-waste recipe hacks. She joins Earth Care to share tips for reducing food waste at home and advice for planning ahead before grocery shopping. Don't forget to hit FOLLOW or Subscribe to the Earth Care podcast! Let's connect online: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3AEJ5KW TikTok: https://bit.ly/3KwXwoT Website: earthcareshow.com