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What On Earth: The Sustainable Podcast

What On Earth: The Sustainable Podcast

By Hubbub

What On Earth: The Sustainable Podcast sees Sarah discusses the issues affecting our planet with a different topic each week. It's a lighthearted, chatty and informative look at climate change, backed up by the experts at environmental charity, Hubbub.

Created by Hubbub
Presented by Sarah Divall
Produced by Ross Buchanan
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Do we need to change the way we eat?

What On Earth: The Sustainable PodcastAug 05, 2020

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Do we need to change the way we eat?

Do we need to change the way we eat?

This week we try to get to grips with the complexities and divisions in our food systems which have been thrown into sharp focus during the pandemic. In the episode Sarah chats to fellow Hubbuber and food aficionado Aoife and gets top tips from chefs on how they stay sustainable in the kitchen. 

Aug 05, 202022:01
Are more of us getting into gardening?

Are more of us getting into gardening?

Lockdown has meant lots of us are spending more time outside and our feeds are full of people's homegrown efforts. Are more of us trying to get into gardening and how could it help the environment? Find out in the latest ep of What On Earth? where we travel back in time to Dig For Britain and catch up with gardening expert Jane Perrone. 

Jul 29, 202022:06
What Has Coronavirus Got To Do With The Environment?

What Has Coronavirus Got To Do With The Environment?

In this episode, Sarah and Ross connect digitally to discuss how lockdown has changed the conversation about the environment. What has changed exactly? Well, listen and you'll find out!
Apr 29, 202031:09
Where did we go wrong with rubbish?

Where did we go wrong with rubbish?

In the final episode of the series, Sarah goes back to Ancient Greece to look at how they dealt with rubbish in the past. Sarah and Ross discuss the current issues with disposal in the early 21st century with Hubbuber Kana and the team look at the potential for a trash-free society with Dr Adam Reed.
This podcast is brought to you by Hubbub!
Dec 25, 201928:22
Can you do a sustainable Christmas?

Can you do a sustainable Christmas?

In this festive special of What On Earth?, Sarah and Ross look at how to have a Christmas that's better for the planet, without scrimping on the fun.
Dec 18, 201929:15
How can jeans be better for the planet?

How can jeans be better for the planet?

In this episode all about denim, Sarah heads back to the wild, wild west in search of the origins of denim. Sarah and Ross also chat to Hubbuber and all-round legend, Kirstie Brittain about the issues with jeans, and blogger Jil Carrara on how to find the perfect pair.
This episode was brought to you by Hubbub!
Dec 11, 201928:22
Where are all the bees?

Where are all the bees?

In this episode, Sarah and Ross look at the past, present and future of bees, heading back to the Cretaceous period, head over to Queen Mary's university to meet some bees and meet Craig Bennett the CEO of Friends of the Earth. This episode was brought to you by Hubbub!
Dec 05, 201928:04
What's up with milk?

What's up with milk?

In an episode all about dairy, Sarah jets back on a magic cow to 8,000BC, has a chat with Producer Ross about the issues with milk in the present day and they head to Horsham House Farm to look at the future of dairy and how it can be done in a sustainable way. This podcast is brought to you by Hubbub!
Nov 27, 201926:08
Do we need to stop flying?

Do we need to stop flying?

In this episode, Sarah and Producer Ross look at the past, present and future of flying by speaking to Leo from environmental charity Possible about flight levying, looking at who invented it in the first place and recommending some rather lovely places to visit in the UK.
This podcast was brought to you by Hubbub.
Nov 20, 201937:22
What On Earth: Trailer

What On Earth: Trailer

This season, we're looking at the past, present and future of planes, dairy, bees, jeans, rubbish and Christmas!

Get involved every Thursday for your audio fix of sustainability!

Nov 18, 201901:20
What’s climate change again?

What’s climate change again?

In the final episode of the first season of What On Earth?, Sarah breaks down climate change in the simplest possible way, myth-busts three climate change denier-isms and speaks to the presenter of BBC 3's 'Me VS Climate Change', Swarzy Macaly.
This episode was brought to you by Hubbub!
Sep 25, 201923:01
Should we stop buying fast fashion?

Should we stop buying fast fashion?

In episode five, Sarah takes a trip to the V&A to chat to one of their fashion curators, she also gets the scoop from Hubbuber Lottie who gives her top tips on buying quality clothes that last, and finally takes out her crystal ball to look into future of sustainability in fashion. This podcast is brought to you by Hubbub.
Aug 29, 201920:51
Is there a problem with cotton?

Is there a problem with cotton?

In the fourth episode of What On Earth? Sarah speaks to Amber Butchart about the dark history of cotton, looks the issues with cotton at the moment and finds out what innovations are happening in fabric from dresses made of bacteria to mushroom roots.
This episode is brought to you by Hubbub.
Aug 22, 201919:21
What do periods have to do with the environment?

What do periods have to do with the environment?

In the third episode of What On Earth?, Sarah gets to grips with sustainable periods, goes back in time to ancient Egypt to learn about the history of applicators and speaks to some of the brands who are leading the charge to change the period industry for the better.
This episode is brought to you by Hubbub.
Aug 15, 201934:50
How do we eat sustainably?
Aug 08, 201930:35
What’s the problem with air Pollution?
Aug 01, 201917:29