Earth Care

Dr. Peter D. Neff is a Glaciologist, Earth Scientist and an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Minnesota. He has also spent time in Antarctica researching climate dynamics through ice core samples. His social media, @icy_pete, has become a popular spot on both Instagram and TikTok for learning what ice core samples tell us about climate change. Dr. Peter D. Neff joins Earth Care to...

Emma Christie is an elementary school teacher and a member of her school’s Eco-Club! Previously, Mme. Christie joined Earth Care for “Classroom Climate Save” initiatives. Mme. Christie is back to chat about the importance of talking to kids about climate change and advice for adults on navigating those conversations.   SUBSCRIBE for the latest: https://bit.ly/3dCVyDi SUBSCRI...

Anna Gordon is the Engagement Coordinator for the climate action charity ‘Project Neutral.’ In 2021, they launched 'Talk Climate To Me,' which is a fun and free online learning experience for women in Canada who want to begin learning, or expand their knowledge about climate change. Anna joins Earth Care to chat about the importance of talking about climate change and why the focus on...

Christine Lan is an actress, environmentalist, content creator and the founder of her own makeup line, Eco-Amical! Eco-Amical is an environmentally conscious cosmetics line that promotes reducing waste. Christine joins Earth Care to talk more about Eco-Amical, some of her own go-to’s in her DIY low-waste makeup routine, and household ingredients that can be used for makeup.   SUBSCRIBE...

Welcome to Earth Care! Season 3 kicks off on March 2nd and features interviews with Climate Scientists, Teachers, Activists, Entrepreneurs, Non-Profit Organizers and more. If you have a topic you'd like us to explore, send me a message on Instagram (@earthcareshow). Talk to you soon! SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3dCVyDi Follow Earth Care on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3sSQK32 Follow Sarah Ch...

Susan Macfarlane is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in both plant-based eating and ED recovery. Susan has been following a vegan diet since 2008, and advocates for plant-based options not only for animal and environmental justice, but for the health benefits as well. Many climate scientists are urging us to consider plant-based options as a way of lowering our carbon footprint. To make thin...

All Things Sustainable is an online marketplace for planet-friendly vendors. With the marketplace, co-Founders Aastha Sahni and Rishabh Gupta are on a mission to “Accelerate the adoption of sustainable products & services" Each vendor on their website must align with at least 4 of their 14 impact areas, and commit to adding one more every two years. As a customer, we can visit their...

REVERB is a nonprofit organization that is driving social and environmental change while creating a greener live music industry! Paige Roth, Manager of Volunteer & Community Programs at REVERB, joins Earth Care to talk about the work they do with artists to “green” their tours, what volunteering with REVERB looks like and how we can be a more eco-friendly audience!   SUBSCRIBE...

Sirish Subash is a 10 year old published author. Sirish wrote the Carbon Block Puzzle, a non-fiction book that educates readers about climate change while encouraging positive change. Sirish joins Earth Care to talk more about the book and shares advice for kids his age on how they can do their part to protect our planet!   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3dCVyDi Visit Sirish Subash&rsqu...

Sophi Robertson is the Customer Engagement Lead at the Spent Goods Company, a company that creates food that reduces climate change! Spent Goods represents a circular economy by turning beer waste into bread. Check out the interview to learn more about what a circular economy is, the concept of upcycling food and how beer waste can become a dinnertime staple.   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://b...

Lauren Kolyn is a Toronto and Montreal based artist. Her art has led her to working on projects with HGTV Canada, Air BnB, Apple, Apartment Therapy and more! Lauren joins Earth Care to provide a beginner’s guide to redecorating your space with secondhand decor. Check out the interview for helpful tips from Lauren, when and where to start looking for pieces and how to not break the bank when...

Daniel Santiago Díaz is the Founder/Owner of the sustainable clothing brand, Tropiké based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tropiké is a fun, lifestyle brand that also celebrates the culture of Puerto Rico. Daniel joins Earth Care to give us a business perspective when it comes to operating a sustainable clothing brand! Check out the interview to find out what practices makes his com...

Caulin Donaldson, “Trash Caulin” on TikTok, is an environmental activist famously known for creating “trash cleanup” videos on social media! After spending 500 days straight of doing beach cleanups, Caulin launched Down 2 Earth and is now inspiring over 1.3 million people across the globe to get outside and do their own trash cleanups. Caulin joins Earth Care to chat about...

Susan Gentilcore is the founder of All Things Preserved, a zero-waste lifestyle business that promotes sustainability in Waterloo Region. Susan joins Earth Care to discuss how the various ways we can minimize waste when hosting a get-together.   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3dCVyDi Visit All Things Preserved: https://bit.ly/3ewBcNn Follow All Things Preserved on Instagram: https://bit...

The Fauna Foundation is located in Carignan, Québec and is Canada’s only chimpanzee sanctuary. It’s a place of refuge for not only chimpanzees, but monkeys, domestic animals and farm animals as well. Mary Lee Jensvold, the Associate Director and Primate Communication Scientist at the Fauna Foundation, joins Earth Care to walk us through what a day looks like when operating an an...

Tamara Toles O’Laughlin is an advocate for People & Planet and a longtime environmental activist. Tamara is the former North American Director at 350.org, an organization that is standing up to the fossil fuel industry and working to build a clean energy future! Within her environmental work, she promotes environmental advocacy for under-served members in our community. Tamara Toles O&rs...

Joel Hayes is the founder and visionary of Route Del Sol, which is driving change, literally! Joel is driving an electric, solar powered camper van from Alaska to Argentina, with a goal of raising awareness about climate change. Joel joins Earth Care to tell us the inspiring story behind building the camper van, why he wants to talk to people about climate change and what he hopes we take from his...

Mélanie Girard-Brisson is the founder of Flowerink, a Quebec based company that makes environmentally friendly greeting cards and stationary. Not only are these products waste-free, they also give back to nature. Mélanie joins Earth Care to talk to us about what seed paper is, how it works and the environmental benefits of plantable stationary.   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://bi...

Terra Heilman works at a non-profit organization called Columbia Springs and is the Coordinator of a project called “Repair Clark County.” This project has residents in the area repairing and upcycling items before buying new! Terra joins Earth Care to talk about the environmental benefits of repairing + upcycling, and how this can help save us money while saving the planet.   SUB...

Evan O’Connor is the co-founder of Greenlight, a free web extension that takes the hard work out of shopping sustainably. Between reading the fine print and looking for proper certifications, researching sustainable fashion brands can require extra time. Greenlight provides options for you with just the click of a button! Evan joins Earth Care to talk about how Greenlight operates and the im...

Baljeet Bilkhu is the creator of a Facebook group that works to keep items out of our landfills! “KW Garbage Me Not” is a grassroots movement that has people giving away their unwanted items for free to other members in the community. Not only does this Facebook group save you some money, it stresses that the convenience of tossing something away doesn’t have to be our only optio...

Lars Ronning is the founder and CEO of the Ailuna app, which is a free sustainability training app! Ailuna allows you to set environmentally friendly goals, try low-impact habits and track your positive impact, while coaching you along the way. Lars joins Earth Care to talk about how Ailuna works, how small day-to-day changes can make a big difference and some easy challenges for beginners!  ...

Ryan Hickman first started recycling at age 3. Since then, he’s turned his passion for recycling and saving the planet into his own company, Ryan’s Recycling! So far, Ryan has helped properly recycle over 1.2 million cans and bottles! Ryan joins Earth Care to talk about why recycling is important and how other kids can try something similar in their hometown.     SUBSCRIBE on...

Gaia Rattazzi is the creator of the sustainable fashion Instagram account, @ssustainably_! She’s using her education in environmental management + sustainability to produce a successful social media page that educates us on conscious consumerism. Gaia joins Earth Care to talk about how shopping for sustainable fashion can benefit the environment. PLUS, she provides advice on how to spot a su...

The very first guest on Earth Care is Ellin Park! Ellin is the co-founder + co-owner of Zero Waste Bulk, the first zero waste grocery store in Waterloo, ON! Ellin joins Earth Care to talk about what going to a zero waste store looks like, PLUS offers a “beginner’s guide to zero waste.” Whether you’re new to reducing waste, looking for new tricks or wanting to check in on yo...