Sustainably Geeky
Latest Episodes
Ep 51 - It Runs in the Family
Raising kids can be a challenge, and doing it in a way that is eco and morally conscious even more so. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, host of the podcast Raising Greener Teens and author of Green Mama & Gre
Ep 50 - Chillin with Oli Frost
Eco-Friendly Novelty Music sensation Oli Frost joins us for a very special 50th episode! Oli is best known for his unique form of activism, including turning climate action into an aerobics routine, p
Ep 49 - Do You Even Science Bro
We hear a lot about the research scientists produce, but how do they perform that research? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with a real live scientist, Wendy Anderson, to talk about her job as a l
Ep 48 - Sustainability is Always in Style!
It's time to slow down and talk about fast fashion! Garik Himebaugh, Founder of Eco-Stylist, helps us understand how the fashion industry has evolved to where it is today. He discusses the work Eco-St
Ep 47 - The Lay of the Land
Human activity has severely changed the natural world, and not always for the better. Doug Smith, EDSA Principal, joins us to discuss how landscape architecture can be used to not only lessen this imp
Ep 46 - Life in Plastic
Plastic...it's not so fantastic! While it has been praised as a "miracle" substance, plastic production and pollution has caused far-reaching environmental and health problems. In this episode, we're
Ep 45 - Cleaning Up Our Act
Humans have made a mess of the planet, and it's time to clean it up! Susan Sherrod, PhD, CSE, CERP, PWS, Senior Ecologist with Biohabitats, joins us to discuss ecological restoration and the importanc
Ep 44 - The Bare Necessities
How do we live a simpler life that is more in tune with the natural world? Permaculture invites us to work with nature rather than against it. Jennifer talks with Taelor Monroe from the Austin Permacu
Ep 43 - Poop Happens
Human waste doesn't have to go to waste...in fact, it turns out it's quite useful! Advancements in wastewater treatment have allowed this endlessly renewable resource to be turned into biosolids, a fe
Ep 42 - Food for Thought
Farming has changed drastically over the years, but is it for the best? Regenerative farmer and author James Rebanks joins us to discuss the evolution of farming and how he's working to transition his