Book of Leaves

For the final episode of 2020 and the season finale of Book of Leaves, I asked people for stories of a ripple effect they witnessed. Times when people told you that you inspired them to ditch plastic toothbrushes or the other way around, when you  were inspired by someone else! Thank you to Vasco, Mark, Conor, Mies, Gerda, Sophie, Elaine, Lucrezia, Katy and Cecilia for sharing your stories! If you...

For episode 41 I chatted to McKinley, a co-founder of Pax Wholefoods & Eco Goods store in Westport, County Mayo. We cover her journey from Kentucky to Tequila to cloth nappies, all will be explained in the chat... Today, the 7th of December 2020, is also Pax's second birthday! So join me in wishing them all the best and here's to many more. Dear Green Santa is happening at the moment. Tag @dear_gr...

For episode 40, I had the pleasure to interview Laura Kehoe , an activist, scientist, conservationist - all the ists! She has done, and continues to do, so much for the planet, it's quite mind-blowing. She is a true inspiration and I know I say this about all my episodes, but I really can't wait for you to listen to this one. We cover a lot, it's listed below and you'll find links to campaigns & r...

Episode 39 has none other than top gals Geraldine and Taz from The Useless Project (formerly Sustainable Fashion Dublin). I'm buzzing for you to hear this chat. Follow them on Instagram @theuselessproject or find them on Facebook to keep up to date with all their shenanigans and handy eco tips for life.  Don't forget to rate, review, share, and if you can, please support this podcast on Patreon (h...

It's time to talk foraging with Dermot Hughes! I've wanted to learn about foraging for so long and I'm delighted to have Dermot here to talk us through it. Foraging has a few various benefits which we'll go into. You can keep up to date with Dermot's adventures on his Facebook page. In the meantime, get your hat and walking stick ready, and enjoy the ride! Don't forget to rate, review, share, and...

Episode 37 is with Aisling Byrne, the founder of Nuw , formally known as The Nu Wardrobe. Nuw is a clothes sharing and swapping app, set up to tackle fast fashion's problems like pollution and workers' rights, which we chat about in full in this interview! Follow Nuw on Instagram @wearenuw , Twitter or Facebook for sustainable fashion inspiration and info on worker's rights.  Don't forget to rate,...

Pauline McDonogh is the Prevention Officer for the Southern Region Waste Management Office . She is an Environmental Scientist with over 25 years experience in environmental auditing and waste management. She also set up MyWaste.ie , an amazing online resource for finding out how to dispose of our waste in Ireland. This episode, I chat to her about their upcoming campaign: Reuse Month. Don't forge...

On the first day of lockdown I moved into a new house within 5km of The Carrot's Tail . The vegan café quickly became a fortnightly highlight for me and my housemates. In this episode, I talk to Sebastian, one of the founders of the business, about his personal journey to veganism to the running of the café. Give them a follow on Instagram @thecarrotstail or Facebook.  Don't forget to rate, review...

Augustina is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to menstruation. From the eco friendly reuseable products available, to how we should change the relationship we have with our periods, there is nothing we don't cover in this chat. Have a listen or watch on YouTube and make sure you follow We Live Our Values on Instagram (@liveourvalues) or Facebook to keep up to date with Augustina! Don't forget...

In episode 33 I chat to Megan from Native Events about, you guessed it, the events industry! You can stay in the loop on their insta @nativeevents_ or Twitter @NativeEventsIE. Don't forget to rate & share this episode, and if you can, support on our Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee platform would be much appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves (03:20) Introduction from Megan. (06:50) What are...

Ruth Leeney is a conservationist, fellow activist with Extinction Rebellion, and vegan, working hard to preserve our under water world. We covered so much in this chat and still didn't get to talk about everything, so I know for sure, there'll be a second interview with Ruth sometime in the future! In the meantime, you can support Ruth's work through Women4Oceans on their website.   Check out http...

Episode 31 is with Lynn Haughton from T he Upcycle Movement . The ability she has to re-imagine 'waste' and her drive for sharing the knowledge she's learned is nothing short of amazing! Make sure to follow her on instagram @the_upcycle_movement,  Twitter  @upcycle_ireland and Facebook. If you can, please support this podcast on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves ) or rate, review & sh...

It's finally time to talk toothbrushes! In this episode, as part of Plastic Free July , I chat to Joe & Niamh about what inspired them to set up Bambooth, an Irish bamboo toothbrush company. "Every year, 3.5 billion toothbrushes are used, at least. And every toothbrush that's ever been used, still exists today."Check out www.bookofleavespodcast.com for more links and if you can, please support thi...

Despite what we hear about Ireland doing well in terms of food security, it's far more treacherous than we think. Aisling Wheeler talks me through the problems Ireland faces, how it all changed and what we can do to make it better. Check out www.bookofleavespodcast.com  for more show notes and don't forget to rate and review! You can also support this podcast at  https://www.patreon.com/bookofleav...

In this episode I chat to Edwin Alblas on behalf of Climate Case Ireland about their upcoming case in the Supreme Court on the 22nd of June. Don't forget to sign their petition:  https://www.climatecaseireland.ie/become-a-supporter/#in-my-name Check out www.bookofleavespodcast.com  for more links. If you can, please support this podcast on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves ). Ceara x...

Episode 27 is with Mary Reynolds who chats about We Are the Ark , an initiative to encourage people to give back some land to nature. Check out their website  ( www.wearetheark.org ) and join the Facebook group for more information and support! Please rate & review this podcast and if you'd like to support this podcast you can do so on www.patreon.com/bookofleaves  or www.buymeacoffee.com/bookofle...

For episode 26, I chat to Fiona from All Things Fiona Lily about re-imagining clothes destined for landfill and setting up her own zero waste coffee shop in Donegal. Follow Fiona on instagram @allthingsfionalily to keep up to date with orders and get some positive content in your feed! If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee or check out my patreon . Don't forget to rate and...

For episode 25, I chatted to Sinéad Renu Sheehan from Extinction Rebellion about a new campaign called BiaHero. This community led campaign encourages people to start growing their own food at home and provides a support network for all your questions via a group on Facebook. You can support this podcast on Patreon or a once off donation on Buy Me a Coffee . Thank you! In this episode, we cover: (...

While toilet paper has been disappearing off the shelves, a lot of people have made the plunge to switch to a paperless toilet routine by opting for a bidet instead. So I thought I'd research the differences between the two with the environment in mind (but I also touch on money, health & cleanliness!). So listen in, or watch on YouTube, to find out how much of an impact your carbon buttprint is h...

OK, you may have forgotten what day of the week it is but the Easter Bunny has not! This Sunday, the 12th of April, is Easter Sunday. This is a holiday that, like many others, has good intentions but so much waste involved and is linked to the heavy carbon footprint of chocolate. In this episode, using the research I've done I delve into: A very ... very...  brief history on Easter.  A look at the...

The River Poddle runs through Dublin City, sometimes underground, so not a lot of people know of its existence. Róisín McAleer, a teacher and member of Crumlin Community Clean Up group, tells us about the importance of the river and how it's being threatened right now. Have a listen and don't forget to sign the petition here! Everything else mentioned is linked below. The Planning documents are av...

Welcome to the first Book of Leaves podcast episode of 2020. What a time to be alive eh? I wanted to ease into this season with a little message of positivity in this crazy time. I talk a little bit about mental health and suggestions for things to do to keep you busy and also talk about how it's OK to do absolutely nothing! And I read a poem for you because why not? I'll link particular suggestio...

Happy New Year! In this delightfully short episode I suggest 6 resolutions you can take your pick of for 2020, or adopt them straight away if that's your jam! I also give a quick summary and shout out to all the guests I've had in 2019 and of course to you guys, the listeners. Thank you all so much. Catch you in the new year!   Mentioned: Vita Ireland. Greta Thunberg.   Fridays for Future. Extinct...

Episode 20 is a casual chat with Timi Nicholson, one of the early members of the inspirational Zero Waste Ireland Facebook Group and host of the day to day sustainable blog:  Simple No Waste Life . In this episode we chat about: A bit about who Timi is and how she fell into the sustainable way of living. Home hacks - going without or making your own. How Simple No Waste Life came about. How Timi f...

In this episode I interview Holly Hughes from Vita Ireland , a charity focusing on climate justice and human rights at the same time. Their model is one many could learn from. Have a listen, rate, review & let me know what you think. If you'd like to support this podcast, check out my patreon ! x We chatted about: Holly’s background before working with Vita. Who Vita are & what they do. What life...