Earth Day Party

That’s a wrap on the Earth Day Party podcast for 2025! In this episode, hosts Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie, recap some of their big takeaways from the 12 episodes, plus they share what they’re going to do differently following these conversations. Sarah mentions a focus on community and Shannon highlights her new love of picking up neighbourhood litter! Plus, the two reveal how muc...

How can the art of drag increase climate change awareness? Science is a Drag is the world’s first and longest running fully science-themed drag show. The team elevates science communication through the powerful art of drag. Science is a Drag is by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, empowering scientists and communicators to bring queer and intersectional science communication. David Aceituno-Ca...

Can AI save the planet or is it causing more damage? This episode of the Earth Day Party podcast introduces us to two experts! Carmi Levy is a leading Technology Analyst, Journalist and Digital Marketer whose insight into technology is reshaping the way we work and live. Carmi’s missions is to identify technology-related stories that most significantly impact our day-to-day lives, and explai...

What is the most effective climate action we can take as an individual following this episode? Let’s ask Dr. Jane Goodall! Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace, is a world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, inspiring greater understanding, and action on behalf of the natural world. On 14th July 1960 Jane, age 26, arrived on t...

Do we actually need snow? If you live in an area of the globe that welcomes a snowy winter, but dislike snow, it’s a question that’s likely crossed your mind! Protect Our Winters Canada is a passionate community of enthusiasts, professional athletes and industry brands who bring the outdoor community together to push for policies that will protect this planet. The impact areas that POW...

What can our favourite musician do about the climate crisis? Music Declares Emergency brings together artists, music industry professionals and music fans to call for an immediate government response to the climate emergency. You may recognize their slogan, No Music On A Dead Planet. The group believes in the power of music to promote cultural change needed to create a better future. Kim Fry is th...

What does restoring one million hectares of habitat mean for Canadian Wildlife? WWF-Canada is the country’s largest international conservation organization. For more than half a century, they have been instrumental in protecting and restoring nature, as well as educating the public on the dangers of the climate emergency. Megan Leslie is the President and Chief Executive Officer at WWF-Canad...

What if there was a trick for saving money and helping the planet? Repair Cafes are a solution to over-consumption and a form of resistance by relearning the skill of repair. Saba Saneinejad leads the Repair Café in Guelph, Ontario and joins Earth Day Party hosts, Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie, to share how repair and reuse are powerful responses to the climate crisis. In the interview,...

What if there was a way to reduce your grocery bill while helping the planet? The National Zero Waste Council brings together organizations to advance waste and prevention and the circular economy in Canada. Their focus areas are circular economy, built environment, plastic, product design and packaging, reuse, waste prevention and food. Craig Hodge, Chair of the National Zero Waste Council, joine...

Imagine a world that sees 10,000 new styles daily. We’re in it. Fashion Takes Action is Canada’s premiere non-profit that is dedicated to transforming the fashion system for people and planet. Their missions is to remove barriers to sustainability and engage the fashion ecosystem to drive collaboration, innovation and impact. Their work advances sustainable fashion by convening stakeho...

After more than 60 years of environmental activism, does David Suzuki still have hope for the future of our planet? David Suzuki’s ongoing mission of climate action has been nothing short of remarkable. He is an environmentalist, educator, science broadcaster and arguably Canada’s most recognizable voice for nature. David Suzuki gave a voice to the voiceless via hosting CBC’s The...

What does Ziya Tong mean she says there’s an oil spill in our bodies? The documentary, Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, debuted in 2024. The documentary investigates the threat of microplastics on human health and explores society’s addiction to plastic. Ziya Tong, Co-Director of the film, had her DNA tested on camera for the project to reveal the volume of microplas...

Did you know you that in Canada, you can get a written prescription for spending time in nature? PaRx: A Prescription for Nature, is an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation and is Canada’s national, evidence-based nature prescription program. The initiative is operated by health-care professionals who believe their patients’ health can benefit from time spent with nature. Dr. Andrew D...

It’s time we invite climate action to the party! Join Earth Day Party hosts, Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie, as they chat with climate experts and advocates to get their advice on protecting our planet. What are the sustainable alternatives to fast fashion? How is WWF-Canada restoring 1 million hectares of land through their Regenerate Canada campaign? How can we avoid eating microplastics...