Realistic Sustainability

What is going on out west with water? Why are we not hearing more about it? As fresh water level drop, we have a danger staring us right in the face. Join Mike as he discusses clean water scarcity out west and other issues is causes.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review...

Mike takes a look at the Inflation Reduction Act 2022 which is being touted as the largest US climate action to date. This bill is estimated to reduce greenhouse emissions by 41% back to the 2005 levels. Join Mike and he walks Nick through some of the 730 pages.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, ple...

This week I just wanted to offer my opinion of what I have found so far with working with the beginnings of the Forward Party. Join Mike while he discusses his first impressions of the time spent with the forming of this organization.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or revie...

It has been a heck of a year for Nick and Mike and we are not even a third through it yet. This episode is dedicated to just updating everyone on how things are going and where we are on the future of the show. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about their futures and projects.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the...

Mike speaks to those who decided to not grow some food this year in the hopes that they see that the benefits well outweigh the negatives. Join Mike as he talks about home gardens If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening!...

Mike and Nick explore the concept of greenwashing, both positive and negative forms.  From car manufacturers gaming the system to avoid emissions restrictions to poor packaging choices join the discussion as we dig into one of the most damaging subjects to the sustainability movement. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to...

This week we take a look at greenwashing, what it is, and some examples. Is all greenwashing bad and how should we handle it? If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit th...

Mike and Nick are once again joined by a special guest Jamison while they discuss what embodied energy is and how it can affect daily purchasing decisions.  From grocery sack choices to the best materials to recycle join us as we chat about ways to live more sustainably. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the...

What is sustainability anyway? This short explores the basics of what it takes to say something is sustainable and can lead to a sustainable future.  As we move through episodes you will continue to build knowledge and gain a better understanding of the challenges ahead when it comes to greening our lives. If you enjoy this content, please subscribe, share, or just comment below, it all helps...

Join Mike and Nick as they discuss food waste in America and in the home.  Nick helps Mike learn how to keep his veggies fresh longer so he can keep eating lower on the food chain. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for list...

How does increasing your positive footprint work? What is a positive footprint? What can you do to increase yours? If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site:...

Noise pollution is the one that most people forget about but for humans and wildlife, it can be a real problem. Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the effects of noise pollution.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for liste...

Most people hate government spending but governments have a job. One of those jobs is taking the risk when it comes to new innovation. Join Mike as he explains this concept.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening!...

Does poverty hurt the chances of a sustainable future society? Join Nick and Mike as they dig into whether poverty is preventing societies for moving forward in becoming more sustainable.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you...

As less and less land is preserved for future generations, we have to start getting a better understanding of the value of that untouched space. Join Mike as he talks about the value of just leaving some land alone.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite...

Mike is joined by THEE Rob Boggan from the Curated Culture who's covering for Nick while he battles an illness. Today the discuss the wide scope of determining the internets carbon footprint and how we move forward in society with or without it. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or...

Today's agricultural process is accelerating climate change but there are better ways to grow our food. Regenerative farming is one of those options. Join Mike as he discusses one of the best ways to grow our food.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite p...

Did you know the US relies on a massive mobile honey bee industry to help our farms? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the pros and cons of the mobile honey bee industry.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! P...

What is the difference between mobility and accessibility? Join Mike as he discusses the benefits of each to a town or city. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the...

How do you get around? Would you travel differently if the built environment around you was built for more than just cars? Join Mike and Nick as they talk about Non-motorized transit and why it's so important in towns and cities.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on...

Is your city doing odd things that seem to slow you down everywhere you go? Good! It might mean that your city understands the future of small towns and cities. Join Mike as he discusses traffic calming tactics we are starting to see all over the US. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a commen...

We always talk about what's bad with plastics but what can you do to reuse your plastics? Join Mike and Nick as they work to find ways to reuse their plastic bottles.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please...

The robots are back and this time they are cleaning our rivers and oceans. Join Mike as he talks about these ocean and river scrubbing bots.  f you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the po...

California's new state law regarding unsold food and residential food waste was passed and is now in effect. Joi Nick and MIke as they discuss the law, its intent, and the future of food waste.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level a comment or review on your favorite podcast platform. Than...

Are you scared of smart homes becoming the norm? Did you also know that smart homes are interconnected to the internet of things IIOT) can reduce our energy consumption and energy shortfalls by as much as 80%?!?! Join Mike as he talks about smart homes.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show out, please level...