Mama Earth Talk

In this episode, we talk to Leif Cocks. He is an author, speaker and the founder and president of the Orangutan Project. He and his team are working to ensure the compassion, freedom and protection for Critically Endangered Orangutans.   During this episode, we take a look at how palm oil is one of the main causes for destroying the forest, driving the Orangutan number down eve...

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Bruce Bekkar. He is an M.D with over 20 years of experience. He is also a speaker and writer and devotes his time focusing on global Environmental issues as a passionate climate activist.   During this episode, we take a look at how climate change is affecting our health. What effects 2 degrees Celsius rise in temperature has on our body. We also look...

In this episode, we talk to Kevin Gelsi. He is the Sustainability Coordinator at Nudie Jean’s head office and has been in the denim business since 2012. Currently, he is handling the internal projects in the Sustainability Department, the Environmental Management System and other random sustainability-related tasks.  During this episode, we take a look at how Nudie Jeans are pr...

In this episode, we talk to Scott Wilson. He is the Design Director and Co-Founder of  ZeroSquared . Scott and his team have been transforming the way we look at tiny house living by living up to their slogan, “to downsize without downgrading”.  During this episode, we take a look at what is a tiny house. We look at the benefits of going tiny and also how the house can function off the g...

In this episode, we talk to Tomi Hartmann. He is the general manager of Fritz Kohl Middle East, one of the biggest veneer mills in the world and they created Table House 3 years ago in the UAE, producing one-of-a-kind tabletops.  During this episode, we take a look at what it takes to source wood sustainably. We look at some of the common mistakes we make with our wooden furnit...

In this episode, we talk to Colette Barr. She is the founder of Save Our World and Author of The Eco-heroes' environmental children’s book series  During this episode, we take a look at how do we talk to our children about important topics when it comes to sustainability. We also talk about what it takes to publish an eco-friendly book from the content to using 100% recycl...

In this episode, we talk to Adrienne Doolan. She is CEO at Green Touches Echoes of Sustainability. She is a dedicated environmentalist. Striving to cause disruption in the cleaning and FM industry in the UAE and Middle Eastern region.    During this episode, we take a look at why cleaning without chemicals is better for you and the environment. We look at ways to reduce yo...

In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Prince-Ruiz. She is the Founder of the ‘for-purpose’ Plastic Free Foundation, a not-for-profit that brings the public and business together with the vision of a world without plastic waste. Plastic Free July challenge has grown to millions of participants across 177 countries.  During this episode, we take a look at how a month without plastic, turned...

In this episode, we talk to  Gus Schellekens. H e is  a Partner in EY’s MENA Clean Energy & Sustainability Services Team. He has over 25 years of experience in the management consultancy.    During this episode, we take a look at how business planning can help business leaders to think differently about a company’s direction. We also look at how companies can plan for legis...

In this episode, I am sharing some great news regarding a ban on single-use items. We will also look at why single-use plastic is a problem, and why it is important for us to get more governments and onboard to change legislation and for the organisation also to do their part and provide people with more environmentally friendly options.   Top 10 litter items found on coastal cleanups 1....

In this episode, we talk to Shirley Conlon. She is the founder and CEO of  The  1st Organic skincare brand made in Dubai, Shirley Conolon Organics.  During this episode, we take a look at why what you put on your skin matters as it is your largest organ. Our shampoo, lotion, and deodorant often contain a chemical that can cause as much damage to the environment as emission...

In this episode, we talk to Tom Outerbridge. He is the general manager of Sims Municipal Recycling in Brooklyn with more than 30 years of experience in waste management.   During this episode, we dig a little into why recycling is important as well as what are some of the items that they receive that cannot be recycled. Spoiler alert your chips packets is, unfortunately, one of them. We...

In this episode, we talk to Leesa Carter-Jones. She is the President & CEO of Captain Planet Foundation. She has helped the organization successfully launch Project Learning Garden, the Institute for K-12 Science, Project Hero, EcoSTEM Resource Kits, as well as co-founded the Ocean Heroes Bootcamp, together with Lonely Whale and Point Break Foundation.   During this episode, we...

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Martin Blake. He is the founder and patron of Embodhi.    During this episode, we take a look at some of the scary facts around woman earlier on average less than men and how Dr. Martin has been trying to help set this right by starting  Embodhi  helping woman to make a better living. We also look at some of the projects that they are busy w...

In this episode, we talk to Jo England. She is the founder and designer at Tribe.   During this episode, we take a look at why it is important of purchasing ethically and sustainable products as well as look at some of the product that you would be able to find at Tribe and how Jo hand-select each of the designers and artists that produce their beautiful products.   Where can p...

In this episode, we talk to Badar Farooq. He is the founder of Sustainimate. Where he tries to increase transparency on corporate sustainability.   During this episode, we take a look at why it is important to know what greenwashing is and support more companies that are willing to be open about their sustainable efforts. We also look at the importance reports and how 70% of the world’s...

In this episode, we talk to Delphine Watson. She is an inspirational woman and the glue that holds Team Angel Wolf together. Her son Rio was diagnosed with 1q44 deletion  denovo  syndrome, which causes him many disabilities but this has not stopped Rio from inclusive racing as part of #TeamAngelWolf in the last 4 years. Rio has now covered 5,820 kilometres by being included in swimm...

In this episode, we talk to Claude Silver. She is the Chief Heart Officer at Gary Vaynerchuck’s Vayner Media.    During this episode, we take a look at social sustainability in the workplace and the effects it has on productivity as well as the moral of the team. We also talked about why people need people that listen, and then DO something.     Where c...

In this episode, we talk to Vanessa Woodthorpe Wright. She is the founder of woman’s space,  During this episode, we take a look at how the topic of our period and the womb is becoming more open to talk about. We look at the amount of waste our periods are creating and how making an easy switch can save us a lot of money as well as the environment from resources and pollution.  &nbs...

In this episode, we talk to Arabella Willing. She is a British marine biologist, known for her work with Hawksbill turtles and environmental outreach programmes. She has worked all over the world educating isolated communities about biology, sustainability and marine conservation. She was the Hyatt hotels first “Resident Marine Biologist”. In January 2019 she joined Emirates Nature-WWF as a Conser...

In this episode, we talk to Ryan Ingram. He is passionate about trees, the Zero-Waste Movement and raising awareness about how we can all live more environmentally responsible lives. He also started a food waste consultancy company,  Terraloop  providing practical, closed-loop solutions to the foodservice sector.  During this episode, we take a look at why it is important to reduce...

In this episode, we talk to Cheryl Sanders. She is the founder of  Wrappa , an Australian based company that provides the world with fun, funky alternatives to plastic wrap.   During this episode, we take a look at what a reusable food  wraps  are. What the difference is between the beeswax and vegan wraps are as well as what you can and  can not  wrap up.&n...

In this episode, we talk to Simran Chowdhry. She is one of the co-founders of Blue Phin, a smart robot that can collect aquatic waste on the surface of commercial water bodies.  During this episode, we take a look at what inspired them to create Blue Phin. How much waste it can remove and why having zero carbon emission for Blue Phin was important to them.     Where can people...

In this episode, I am sharing with you some ways to reduce your food waste. We also look at the importance of composting and how we are globally waster almost a third of the food produced, yet we still have over 812 million food-insecure people globally.  

In this episode, we talk to Anna Millington. She is the Global Marketing Manager for  Cheeki , an Australian company that creates innovative products to promote their Refill Reuse message that is driven to design the most sophisticated stainless-steel range on the planet, for the planet.  During this episode, we take a look at how their products are made, why it is important to...