Green is the New Black

In our 9th episode, we talk about different types of diets. How to eat more sustainable? Which diet is more sustainable for Portuguese people? Which vegetable and fruit are in season right now in Portugal? You'll learn a lot of tips by listening to this podcast ! Enjoy.

In our 8th episode, we have Luis Amado as a guest. Luis worked on different projects focussing on Energy, Life Sciences, Sustainability and Social Corporate Responsibility. He is currently the Executive Director at B Lab Portugal and therefore an exciting guest on the pod.  In this episode, you will discover what the B Corp movement is about, how businesses can be certified as B Corporations and Luis views on how to make a positive difference. Check it out! Find more information about the B Corp movement on their website: https://bcorporation.net

André is a volunteer for the non-profit organization Zero Desperdício (which means “zero waste” in Portuguese) which is an NGO focused on preventing and reducing the generation of waste in all areas of industry, commerce, and consumption. He is an alumnus from the NOVA SBE with a broad background in consulting, and lots of experience in the areas of Strategy & Innovation, Project Management and Information Technology, in sectors such as Services, Energy, Retail, Fashion and Industry.  In this interview, you will discover what Zero Desperdício does to prevent waste. André also speaks about the responsibility each individual, governments and businesses have to promote the concept of a circular economy as the ultimate goal would be to understand waste as a resource.  Make sure, to follow Zero Desperdício on their social media! We can highly recommend their YouTube channel, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ZeroDesperdicioTV https://www.instagram.com/zero_desperdicio/

Joana had the pleasure to host an interview with the brothers and founders of a small business called scoop n dough. The brothers Darchite and Jimite are well-known in Lisbon for their quality and vegan doughnuts and ice creams – In this podcast episode you will find out what they think about sustainability, what their idea of veganism looks like, why quality is more valuable than quantity and how to promote a positive impact. Also, discover aspects of veganism from the standpoint of a graduated doctor and nutritionist, so make sure to listen carefully.  Check out their Instagram page and website! https://en.scoopndough.pt https://www.instagram.com/scoopndough/

This episode is about the loss of biodiversity. Jessna and Bea give their best to shed a light on this vital topic, which is also at the centre of the current sustainability debate. They give you an overview of this subject, explain why biodiversity is so important and how it is directly related to our every day lives. At the same time, you will learn about the major causes of biodiversity loss and what you can do to stop the it.

In this episode we bring you our very first interview with an external guest. Catarina Barreiros, environmental influencer, talking about her journey of adopting a zero waste lifestyle, the fashion industry, conscious consumerism and much more.

In this brand new episode, 3 members of oikos Lisbon explore the concept of Greenwashing and how companies use ingenious techniques to seem more eco-friendly than they actually are. The cases of  H&M, Volkswagen or even Fiji water are discussed, but it's up to you to decide whether this is Greenwashing or not. So stay tuned, for our most controversial epidode!

In this second episode of Green is the New Black, we receive Jakob to talk about his corporate experience in Shell. Is the oil industry the villain everyone portrays? Do companies can be both sustainable and profitable? Is economic growth a reality with sustainability? To find the answer to these and more questions, join Norman and Jakob in their fun conversation!  Also, feel free to leave us feedback at info@lisbon.oikos-international.org 

In this first episode of Green is the New Black, Norman from Germany and Bea from Spain, two members of the club, tell us about how they managed to include sustainability in degrees that don't exactly connect to this topic at first sight. From Circular Economy to socially responsible investment portfolios: find out what they've been doing to turn the business world a bit greener, their cultural shocks when arriving in Portugal, and what they plan to be doing in the future!

Find out what Green is the New Black is all about.