Life on Planet A

In this episode of Life on Planet A , we sit down with Austin Turpin, the innovative founder of FlipTech, a start-up tackling one of the planet’s fastest-growing environmental issues: electronic waste. Austin walks us through the inspiration behind the company and the e-waste problem it aims to solve. We explore why e-waste matters — the environmental harm, greenhouse gas emissions, and the precio...

In this episode, Heidi interviews Nehal from After and how After is tackling textile waste. . Every year, Australians send over 200,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill , and globally, the fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tonnes of waste annually . Most of it is made from synthetic fibers that take hundreds of years to break down , polluting our land and oceans with microplastics. That...

Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable journey Erchana Murray-Bartlett, an athlete and environmental advocate who ran across Australia for a cause. Erchana started her 5 and a half month journey in August 2022 and finished in January 2023.  Discover how her sporting background shaped her passion for the environment and the inception of her 'Running to End Extinction&...

Dive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke de Wit, PhD , and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges, and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration. Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, share, and subscrib...

🌱 Episode Highlights: The Oxygen Project's Mission: Vasser Seydel sheds light on the Oxygen Project's mission to ignite a community of climate champions and accelerate collective action through digital storytelling, activist trainings, and impact campaigns to build a climate-resilient tomorrow. Deep Sea Mining Demystified: Delve into the fascinating world of Deep Sea Mining as we unrave...

In this enlightening episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Jae Lubberink from the Blueprint Institute. We dive into a compelling conversation about Australia's energy policies, nuclear energy prospects, public private policy, policy and tech the importance of biodiversity conservation. 🔍 Key Highlights: - Discover Jae's journey through the Startmates Fellowship and his imp...

The future of sustainable agriculture and design with Orlando Hayes   In this episode, we sit down with Orlando Hayes to unpack his groundbreaking work with CH4 Global and the award-winning Camada daybed. Orlando sheds light on CH4 Global's mission, their focus on designing sustainable facilities, and the vital role of seaweed to reduce methane in agriculture.  You may have heard of feeding s...

Delve into the intriguing world of deep sea mining and the complex negotiations surrounding it, with our guest Emily Tewes,  from Sustainable Ocean Alliance.    Join Life on Planet A as we plunge beneath the waves to uncover the untold stories of the International Seabed Authority,(ISA) the international body overseeing deep sea mining regulations. In episode,  we spotlight the compelling stories...

 In this episode, we are joined by Juliet Kirby, the CEO of Gentoo. Earth, a carbon removal intelligence platform. We will explore the ins and outs of carbon credits, providing you with valuable insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of carbon markets and make informed choices when purchasing offsets. We will discover what it truly means to be a quality offset. Juliet provides share her...

🎙️ESG Podcast! 🌍🌱 Join us for an insightful podcast episode with Moana from Alphinity, where we delve into the fascinating world of ESG within factories in Bangladesh and Vietnam. 🎧✨ Discover the social cost of ESG in factories across Bangladesh and Vietnam. We will learn from Moana about the impact of ESG policy on workers, labor conditions, and the overall well-being of the local communities...

Imagine you could eat a marbled eye-fillet steak, with the omega 3 of a salmon fillet with the smoky taste of woolly mammoth... AND no animals were harmed in the process and the meat was 98% more carbon efficient than native meat, with no paddocks involved.  Sounds like a dream right?  This could very soon be an exciting reality thanks to the team at Vow .  Vow is a Sydney-based start-up that is c...

How healthy is pet food? What if you could give your pet food that was good for them AND good for the planet? Well... you can, thanks to the team at Lyka. This episode we'll stepping into the paws of our canine companions to learn about how we can improve their diet and the planet with Lyka. We'll be on this journey with this week's guest: Gabriel Guedes, COO and CFO at Lyka.  About...

Ep 1 for our theme on Great Global Start-Ups! out from life on planet A! To kick this off we’ve travelled to the great USA to speak with Zach Stein, co-founder of Carbon Collective. Zach is a wealth of knowledge which is helpful when running a start-up all about investing!  Carbon collective helps American citizens to invest their money into stocks and companies that are working to solve climate c...

NEW EPISODE NOW UP: Part 3 of our epic journey across the vast and expansive Pacific. This week we’ll hear about traditional knowledge in the Pacific and how it can aid us in managing te environment. Our guest was the inspiring, Salanieta Kitolelei.  You’ll learn: - what it’s like fishing with indigenous groups in Fiji? (A crucial part of Sala’s research!)  - different fishing methods  - cultural...

What does renewable energy look like in the Pacific? What more needs to be done to help these nations in the transition? Join us with our captain, Associate Professor Atul Raturi   as we take a virtual flight over the Pacific. We'll learn the good, the bad and the hopeful for renewable energy in this beautiful region.  You'll learn: How much of the Pacific is currently powered by renewab...

Let's take a deep dive into life in the Pacific with Fijian researcher and environmental advocate, Danian Singh .  We're kicking off Pacific Islands month with a virtual trip to Fiji where we'll learn from Danian about fish and climate change, resilience and adaptation to climate change in the Pacific and the exciting opportunities the world has to embrace and amplify Pacific Island...

AUSSIES, it’s TIME TO VOTE. But the big questions on everyone’s mind is: who to vote for? And why?  This week Heidi spoke to Blair Palese, Managing Director & Global Climate Editor, Climate & Capital Media.  You’ll learn: who are the teals and what is the independent movement in Australia?  an update on Australia and its climate goals what happens if we dont reach those goals?  which polit...

This week we're transporting you to the lush, wandering hills and palm tree horizons of Papua New Guine a. Here, we'll discover some tiny freshwater fish ponds that are providing huge social and economic benefits to the local communities. All of this amazing work is made possible by our guest Associate Professor Jes Sammut and his teams and collegues at the University of New South Wales,...

You're 75 miles offshore of the Big Island in Hawaii in a floating sphere and you're surrounded by 2,000 of your friends. That's what life is like as a Kampachi fish in Ocean Era's offshore aquaculture fish pen (Velella Beta/Gamma/Epsilon). This week Heidi and Bella spoke with Neil Sims, co-founder and chief executive officer of Ocean Era - a Hawaii-based mariculture company fo...

Imagine you're Larry the cow and you're uncontrollably burping methane into the atmosphere each day. It's not your fault, its all the good bacteria in your microbiome just doing their thing. But what if eating just 50g of a little red seaweed could change all that? This week Heidi and Bella speak with Dr Javed Khan, the Aquaculture Manager for CH4 in New Zealand to learn all about A...

For March we're turning away from farming the land for a journey out to sea to discuss aquaculture!!  This week, Heidi and Bella spoke with Thierry Chopin ; presently Professor of Marine Biology at the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Chopin’s research focuses on the ecophysiology, biochemistry and cultivation of seaweeds of commercial value and the development of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aqu...

Get ready to have your tastebuds tingling and mouth watering in our most delicious episode yet! This week, Heidi and Bella spoke with Craig Squire; renowned chef, owner of Ochre Restaurant and Aussie bush food connoisseur. For our last week on sustainable agriculture we're learning  about the last stop from paddock to plate: restaurants. Ochre restaurant celebrates Australia's native flo...

For Ep2 of Regenerative Farming month Heidi and Bella are taking you on a virtual road-trip to Brookfarm in the hinterlands of Byron Bay - think birds tweeting, owls hooting and juicy macadamies falling softly to the ground. We're speaking with Will Brook, CEO of Brookfarm and member of the Book family, about how the family has restored the land to its native sub-tropical rainforest and made...

We're back baby and with a brand NEW THEME song written by local creative genius, Joseph Smallman. Listen to it on replay and let us know what you think @lifeonplanetapodcast Joseph Smallman is a local musician and filmmaker who produces a variety of content for both commercial use and entertainment. With an idiosyncratic style and creative approach, Joseph creates unique original works with...

Starting 2022 with a loud MOOOO, we'll be hearing from Tim Wright , holistic and regenerative farmer at Lana Farm in the northern Tablelands of NSW. Over 95% of Tim's farm is in constant recovery mode, meaning that the land has time to heal and regenerate. Despite being a cattle and sheep farm, Lana farm is carbon negative! How is this possible? Listen to find out... You'll learn :...