Planet Pod - the regular podcast for everyone who cares about the planet
Stories news insights and information about the things that really matter from the people behind the headlines
There has never been a more exciting time to be alive: From technology to travel, from food to fashion, we are overwhelmed with choice and opportunity but for a conscientious consumer who cares about the environment it can be difficult to negotiate the challenge of choice.
At work or at home how do you ensure you are choosing products that don’t cause environmental damage, are sourced sustainably, are cost effective, affordable and are what you want? We look at everything from technology to teabags…
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Planet Pod talks Healthy Workspaces with Ben McGuire, Philippa Gill and Dr Carole Pemberton
Did you know that standing barefoot on grass increases feel-good endorphins? Coming back to work after a break can often be...
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Planet Pod talks smart cities and EVs with Alex Gilbert, Celine Cluzel and Naomi Nye
Refreshed from our Christmas break, Planet Pod is brimming full of energy for 2019! What better way to start than by...
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Planet Pod talks Sustainable Living and Christmas Giving with Caroline Arnold at Bore Place
Join Amanda and Jim in conversation with Caroline Arnold – Director of Bore Place, and Tom Forward – Education Coordinator at this inspirational sustainable working farm and community in the heart of the Kent Countryside. You can almost taste the freshly pulled leeks, feel the squelch of the mud and smell the breath of the cows as our producer Jim gets well acquainted with the organic dairy herd!
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Presenters
The team at Planet Pod are passionate but not pious – we don’t preach. While we don’t have all the answers we aim to bring you insights and ideas from people who do.
Amanda Carpenter
Amanda has a lifelong passion for the planet having been an active member of conservation groups at school and University, she spent time as a volunteer at Friends of the Earth before moving into wider conservation fields and then back into sustainability with her consultancy Achill Management. For the last 25 years she has worked with organisations of all shapes and sizes across all sectors trying to help them be more sustainable operationally, financially, strategically and environmentally.
Steve Malkin
Steve is a passionate and enthusiastic advocate of sustainability and of business being a power for good. As founder of The Planet MarkTM, which is delivered in partnership with the Eden Project, Steve helps organisations across the UK and internationally to make positive impacts on the environment and society. His work brings him into contact with people who are making tangible contributions across society and he witnesses first-hand the benefits of change. He helps share these uplifting stories through the media, events and through Planet Pod.
Jim Haywood
Jim is an ex-Royal Navy nuclear submarine engineer with engineering and technology in his veins (as well as a touch of salt!). He also has many years’ experience in the private, public and charitable sectors leading environmental and sustainability programmes. His career has included blue chip multinational corporates, the Environment Agency and Business in the Community (leading that charity’s environmental campaign on behalf of HRH The Prince of Wales). Jim is now an independent sustainability consultant and works alongside Amanda as part of Achill Management.
Specials and Shorts
Sustainability and the NHS by Edward van Reenen from Bywaters
Amanda talks to Edward van Reenen, Head of Health and Sustainability at Bywaters about how Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is working hard to deal with its waste streams in a more sustainable way.
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Smart Ledgers Explained by Michael Mainelli from Long Finance
Amanda talks to finance expert Michael Mainelli from Long Finance about Smart Ledgers (aka ‘Block Chain’ ledgers) and finds out why this new accounting technology is playing an increasingly important role in supporting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
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Recycling Unravelled by Ben Beagley from Bywaters
Amanda talks to waste and recycling expert Ben Beagley, Client Relationship Manager at Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Bow, London who unravels some of the mysteries around recycling.
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