Climate Heroes

First Mile's Climate Heroes

Science EN ↓ 104 episodes

First Mile's Climate Heroes showcases the businesses & start-ups, scientists, academics, activists, and dreamers who are building solutions to the climate crisis. Now in its fourth series, the podcast has welcomed guests from a wide range of backgrounds including Honest Burgers, CanO Water, Brompton Bikes, Keep Britain Tidy, Olio, Vegware & University College London (UCL).We aim to highlight positive and innovative approaches and are optimistic and passionate about reversing climate change. If you’re a climate hero, we’d love to hear from you: marketing@thefirstmile.co.ukFind out more at https...

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S1 E1. How to create a zero-waste business in a week 11.06.2020 19:58

First Mile CEO Bruce Bratley chats with Miranda Essex Founder of PlantPack (getplantpack.co) about how she set up a zero-waste business saving plants from waste all whilst in lockdown. 

S1 E4. Rewilding: the rise of un-gardening 09.06.2020 36:08

Bruce chats all things rewilding with Alastair Driver, Director of Rewilding Britain. With a goal to rewild 5% of Britain by 2100, find out how every single one of us can help to bring back nature and restore living systems   rewildingbritain.org.uk

S1 E3. How to be plastic savvy in a plastic world 09.06.2020 26:32

Bruce discusses all things plastic with Dan Webb, aka Everyday Plastic, and how we can all learn a lesson or two from the humble milk bottle. They also chat why reduction is key, even more so than recycling.

S1 E2. How the takeaway industry can go zero waste 26.05.2020 25:59

Bruce discusses the positive impacts of covid-19 with Tony Small, founder of Decent Packaging, and how businesses can look to come back greener. They also delve into the world of compostable packaging as Tony shares his vision to make takeaways more sustainable.