What is Planned Obsolescence?Planned obsolescence refers to the practice of designing products with a limited lifespan, compelling consumers to replace them more frequently. This strategy is often...

The insights of  Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA  underscore the interconnectedness of government policy, corporate responsibility, and...

With our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we get into the one area nobody wants to look at. The Point of No Return.  Sandy...

With our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we continue the conversation about the intersection of climate change and risk...

With our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we continue the conversation about the intersection of climate change and risk...

With our guest Sandy Trust, a distinguished actuary in the UK who sits on the council of of the IFOA based in the UK, we begin the series with a look under hood at the role of actuaries. Actuaries...

In this first episode of the third season, host Charlene Norman delves into the emotional struggles such as reticence, frustration, and guilt faced by individuals and small businesses who operate in...

Charlene begins the episode with a warm welcome and a heartfelt thank you to all the listeners who have supported the podcast over the past two years and touches briefly on the anniversary partee....

Guest Richard Muscat of Radical shares his view of the key points in a solid Degrowth effort:Reducing Consumption: The core idea of degrowth is to consume less. This means rethinking our lifestyles...

Guest Richard Muscat of Radical shares his view of the key points in a solid Degrowth effort:Reducing Consumption: The core idea of degrowth is to consume less. This means rethinking our lifestyles...

We uncover more of the thinkings from Richard Muscat of Radical.He emphasizes two critical criteria for making a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change:1. Reducing Absolute...

Guest Richard Muscat of Radical, provides a comprehensive overview of how businesses can transition to a degrowth economy, emphasizing the importance of empathy and personal experiences in driving...

With guest Richard Muscat of Radical, we uncover an exploration of the degrowth movement, its historical context, and its relevance in today's world. Understanding Degrowth: Historical Context and...

The energy consumption conversation continues with James Chalmers, a prominent sustainability investor with years of experience in the field and the founder of BaseCamp Capital, a leading firm in...

The energy consumption conversation continues with James Chalmers, a prominent sustainability investor and the founder of BaseCamp Capital.  In the first episode of this series, we covered the huge...

In this new series about technology and electricity, Charlene talks with James Chalmers, a prominent sustainability investor and the founder of BaseCamp Capital. This first of three episodes marks...

With the founder of  ecowiser, we continue the discussion about what is needed to ensure we all make a positive impact with our purchasing decisions.  It starts with awareness, mindful consumption...

There are so many challenges facing consumers and business buyers who are trying to navigate the minefield of sustainability claims.  Marketing messages are not reliable barometers, nor are the...

Navigating Indigenous Rights and Legal Challenges: Insights from the Five Seas PodcastIn this final episode of the series we cover naviagting the indgenous rights and legal challenges and end up full...

We continue our series about Indigenous rights  with Leslie Anne St. Amour, a Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation member and the Campaigns Director for Raven. Here are the key points we discussed :1....