Sustainably Smart Talks

Fashion is often seen as an expression of identity… but today, it must also become a force for sustainability, responsibility, and global impact. ✨ Guest: Tafreed Butt Entrepreneur & Founder, ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes New York, USA In Episode 16 of Sustainably Smart Talks , we explore how fashion, media, and global conversations can reshape the way we think about sustainability in a fast-moving, co...

Electric vehicles are often discussed as a technology revolution… but the real transformation lies in policy, finance, and infrastructure working together.✨ Guest: Mazhar UddinDoctoral Researcher, Sustainable Transport & EV PolicyLoughborough UniversityIn Episode 15 of Sustainably Smart Talks, we explore how developing economies can accelerate electric mobility through smarter energy systems,...

We often talk about sustainability in terms of energy, transport, and food systems. But what about the place where we spend a third of our lives? Sleep is foundational to human health, performance, and wellbeing. Yet the products we sleep on are typically made from petrochemicals, hard-to-recycle foams, and energy-intensive materials that quietly contribute to environmental harm. In this episode,...

🎙 Episode 13 Sustainability Isn’t Just About Energy: Medicine’s Role in a Sustainable Future🧬🌍💉When we think of sustainability, most people picture solar panels, EVs, and climate action. But what about the sustainability of healthcare itself? Medicine relies on rare materials, energy-intensive manufacturing, and global supply chains... and it also impacts people and the planet. In this powerful...

🎙 Episode 12 — The Psychology of Growth: Building Businesses That Thrive from the Inside Out 🧠📈🌿 In this episode, we explore how psychology and strategy intersect to fuel sustainable business growth. We discuss the mindset shifts, cultural changes, and human factors that allow businesses not only to scale but to flourish long-term. Guest: Serah Muindi — Business Psychologist, Therapist, and Fou...

💼 Episode 11 The Vision, The Hustle & The Mission 🌍🎙️Every movement starts with a reason. In this personal episode, I share the story behind Sustainably Smart Talks — how it began, the mission that drives it, and why connecting innovation with sustainability has become my life’s work. From my journey as a Doctoral Researcher in advanced communication systems at Loughborough University, to my...

💼 Episode 10 – Scaling Green Chemistry: £475,000 funding & the future of sustainable solvents 🌿🔬How do you take a breakthrough sustainable chemistry concept from lab to impact — securing significant funding, navigating spin-out challenges, and shaping real industrial change? In this episode of Sustainably Smart Talks, I’m joined by Dr Adriano Randi, Founder & CEO of R3V Tech Ltd, a Loug...

💼 Episode 9 – Systems, Strategy & Sustainability: Designing Businesses that Scale with Purpose 🌍📈How do you build a business that grows — and lasts — without losing sight of people and purpose? In this episode of Sustainably Smart Talks, we explore how strategy, systems thinking, and human-centred approaches can fuel sustainable, scalable global enterprises. Joining me is Carson Keago, Seni...

🌍 Episode 8 – Powering Up Cities with Landfill Waste ♻️💡What if yesterday’s rubbish could light up tomorrow’s cities? In this episode, we dive into how landfill waste is being transformed into clean energy using anaerobic digesters and biomass conversion. Our focus? India’s innovative waste-to-energy revolution and its potential to inspire change across the Global South. Joining me is the insigh...

🧠 Episode 7 – Robots Are Changing Work Forever: The Rise of Nudging Dynamics 🤖📉 Automation isn’t coming—it’s already transforming our lives. From subtle algorithmic nudges to full-on robot integration, this episode dives deep into how AI is reshaping the workforce and influencing human behaviour . 💼⚙️ Joining me is the brilliant 🎓 Isaiah Nassiuma — a Loughborough University researcher working...

🎙️ Episode 6: Academic Outsider? Is there a new way to do science that breaks free from the ivory tower? In this episode, we meet Naomi Howard — a scientist, entrepreneur, and advocate for making science truly accessible. From nanoparticles to nutritional science and beyond, Naomi brings a fresh, hands-on perspective to how science should be explored, not just explained.🚀 In This Episode:• Her jo...

Welcome to another impactful episode of Sustainably Smart Talks ! We’re joined by Ashraf Hauwa Nyako , a forward-thinking researcher at Loughborough University pioneering biofuel recovery using hot microbubble gas stripping —a novel technique to recover clean energy from crops like corn and sugarcane 🌽🧪. In this episode, we explore: 🔬 The science and potential of hot microbubbles in biofuel rec...

⚡️ Green Hydrogen: Powering the Future — Ep 4 | Sustainably Smart TalksThis week on Sustainably Smart Talks, we’re joined by Chisom Okeke, a clean energy advocate who's studied at 6 universities! We explore how green hydrogen, electrolysers, and battery technology are shaping the future of sustainable energy — especially in developing nations like Nigeria. We break down:✅ How batteries and g...

This week on Sustainably Smart Talks, I’m joined by Saim Rehan — a PhD student at Loughborough University — as we unpack the journey to securing a fully funded PhD and why universities are more than just places of learning — they are key players in building sustainable solutions for our future.📬 Contact Saim:📧 Email – s.rehan@lboro.ac.uk📸 Instagram – @saim__rehanWe explore:✅ How international...

🌍 Episode 2 – Africa Held Back? 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more smart conversations on sustainability and tech! 🎧 Listen on Spotify: 👉 Link coming soon 🍏 Now on Apple Podcasts (Audio Only): 👉 Link coming soon 📺 Watch on YouTube: 👉 You’re already here – hit that 🔔 bell icon to stay updated! In this powerful episode of Sustainably Smart, we’re joined by 🥇 Alex Haydo...

🌞 Episode 1 – The Future of Solar PowerIn this premiere episode of Sustainably Smart, we explore the dynamic future of solar technologies across the USA, Middle East, Europe, and Africa — and how regional innovation is shaping the global shift to clean energy.🎙️ I’m joined by Lukša Kujović, a sustainability strategist and thought leader in renewable energy. Together, we discuss:✅ Solar innovatio...