Urban Tumbleweed

We’re back! In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed , we dive into the early environmental and sustainability policies of the newly re-elected Trump administration. What do these policy shifts mean for climate action, renewable energy, and environmental justice? We'll explore the administration’s rollback of climate protections, withdrawal from international agreements, and its renewed focus on fo...

This episode we are joined by Thomas Kimber, the visionary Director of Join the Planet Foundation and Founder of Karun Eyewear. Thomas shares his remarkable journey of transforming reclaimed materials into stylish, sustainable eyewear and driving impactful environmental initiatives through his foundation. We delve into the innovative approaches and community-driven projects that have set new stand...

In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed, we delve into the transformative efforts of the University of Washington (UW) towards a more sustainable future. The Director of Sustainability at UW, Lisa Dulude, leads us through the university's groundbreaking initiatives and the pivotal role that educational institutions can play in fostering sustainability. Lisa also sheds light on UW's comprehensive appro...

In this episode of the Urban Tumbleweed Podcast, host Emily Adams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with a distinguished guest, Dr. Hansen, an Anesthesiologist and assistant professor with a unique perspective on sustainability. While many discussions on sustainability often revolve around individual waste, Dr. Hansen unveils the lesser-explored facets of the healthcare industry's enviro...

In this eye-opening episode of the Urban Tumbleweed Podcast, join host Emily Adams as she sits down with the visionary CEO of Clean Tech Alliance, Mel Clark, to explore the possibilities and challenges of ushering in "A Green New World." Mel Clark, a leader in the clean technology industry, shares insights into the urgent need for sustainable solutions and the role of innovation in building a more...

In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed, we embark on a flavorful journey into the heart of sustainable eating with Rebellyous Foods, a trailblazing company on a mission to revolutionize the food industry. Join us as we explore the innovative world of plant-based alternatives and how Rebellyous Foods is spearheading change by redefining our relationship with food. Our host sits down with Kristie Middl...

The world has 8.1 billion people, and it's still growing. Tune in to learn about the perspectives of just a few of those people regarding sustainability; why sustainability is important, what they do to be more sustainable in their everyday lives, and what they're most curious about. If you want to share your answers to these questions, let me know and I'll feature it in the next episode! Email: u...

If we want to see substantial changes in the health of our environment, the U.S. and the rest of the world need to make substantial changes in how it operates, and a great starting point is with its energy consumption and sources. Tune in to learn more about everything nuclear energy, with special guest Kylee Cunningham a.k.a. Ms. Nuclear Energy. Kaylee's TikTok: @cunningham.kaylee Kaylee's Instag...

Today's episode is a heavier topic that doesn't only cover environmental activism, but social activism as well. Tune in to learn about what environmental racism is, how "Cop City" is perpetuating this issue, and what you can do. Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn) Works Cited: https://www.npr.org/...

It's resolutions time! But we're making ones that we'll actually keep. Join us for this episode where we'll dive in to community members' tips and tricks for how to be more sustainable in their every day lives, as well as what their green goals are for this upcoming year.  Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (https://www.patreon.com/yurii...

The most sustainable and equitable world is one with both livestock and crops, as long as it's done the right way. Tune in to learn more about everything from the environmental to economic impacts of livestock. If you have any veggie recipes you'd like to share or would like to share how you eat sustainably, let me know and I'll feature it in the next episode! Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com I...

Today, we are tackling the topic of the seemingly ultimate material good: plastic. We're getting a lil history lesson today with the coverage of the origins of plastic and recycling, as well as the stats regarding how effective recycling plastic actually is and what we can do as individuals to be more sustainable consumers. https://www.acplasticsinc.com/informationcenter/r/7-different-types-of-pla...

Happy Earth Day! Today we will learn more about the history of this international day, including where, how, and when it started, as well as take a look at what the impacts of Earth Day were and continue to be. As promised, here are a few sustainability focused organizations you can donate too: Sierra Club World Wildlife Fund 1% for the Planet The Nature Conservancy National Geographic Society Env...

Today we are jumping into a favorite topic: sustainability shaming. Learn more about what this is, what it does to the overall mission of sustainability, and generally why it sucks. As a bonus, we’ll cover a few everyday ways that you can be more sustainable, how to self-affirm yourself along your sustainability journey, and how to be a better resource for those also on their journey. We can do th...

In a world of capitalist/mixed-market economies and a plethora of options on the shelves, there’s plenty of room for businesses to falsely profit off of sustainability claims. Which is why in this episode, we will be learning all about greenwashing; what it is, how it’s used, and how to avoid it. Join host Emily Adams for a quick introduction to the basics of greenwashing! Works Cited: https://www...

Last week we covered the scope of the definition of sustainability, and this week we are going to dive deeper into who the players are in this game of sustainability and life. We're breaking this episode up into three parts; the individual, the government, and the corporation, and with each of these parts we’ll cover the areas of impact, relevant statistics, why it's important to focus on this are...

Today's quick episode aims to establish a baseline of what sustainability is and it's scope. From the EPA definition to Emily's personal interpretation, we'll learn more about why an expanded understanding of the scope of sustainability is important moving forward and making radical, positive change. As a bonus, we'll touch on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and Emily will say t...

Join host Emily Adams and guests to learn more about the ins and outs of modern sustainability in today’s society - soon! Email: urbantumbleweedpod@gmail.com Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast