Although #savethebees was once a trendy movement on social media, it has since grown into a larger call to action for the protection and preservation of bee species that are being threatened by multiple factors. This week, we're resharing an important past episode with Jonathan Powell, a trustee at Natural Beekeeping Trust and a natural beekeeper himself. In it, you'll learn about the vital role bees play in the environment, what a "natural beekeeper" actually is, and how we can play an important role in their survival.



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Here's What You Can Do to Help Save the Bees

Entrepreneurship and product innovation are the true drivers of change within the vision of a more sustainable future. There's always room for more people to work on solutions, small and large, that can change our way of life for the better. This week, Julia Collins, founder of Planet FWD and Moonshot, shares what goes into starting a planet-friendly business from scratch, insight into innovation within the sustainability sector, and more.



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How to Build a Climate-Friendly Business from Scratch

Coral reefs play a vital role in protecting coastal cities from waves, storms, and floods. They're also important to biodiversity, supporting 25% of marine life. But they're in serious danger, and Jolyon Collier—the president and founder of the nonprofit Counting Coral—is working hard on changing that. This week, we're resharing an important past episode where he shares what’s putting coral reefs at risk, how he and his team of leading scientists are working to restore them, and what you can do to help.



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Here's What Can You Do to Help Save Our Coral Reefs

We have a major “stuff” problem. With everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. This week, we're resharing a past episode where we dive into the issue with Nick Huzar, the co-founder and board director at OfferUp and the founder of StuffTV.



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Too Much 'Stuff'? Here's How it Impacts the Planet and How We Can Beat Overconsumption for Good

When it comes to being ultra-sustainable, Robin Greenfield definitely knows what he's doing. The activist and humanitarian has been working on making the world a more sustainable space for years now, oftentimes with attention-grabbing projects that highlight important issues. In honor of Earth Month, we're resharing an important past episode where he discusses his journey to green living and how we can all be the change we wish to see in the world. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/rob-greenfield-interview.



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Cultivating Sustainable Change for a Better World with Robin Greenfield

If you're feeling anxious about the current state of our planet, you're not alone. These feelings, coined as "eco-anxiety" and "climate anxiety," have been affecting all of us in different ways. This week, we're resharing an important past episode featuring Dr. Renee Lertzman—a researcher, educator, and eco-engagement strategist—about what eco-anxiety is and how we can turn these feelings into positive actions that are good for our own mental well-being and the planet. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/navigating-climate-anxiety/.



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Navigating Climate Anxiety: How to Turn Your Feelings Into Positive Action During Earth Month

Are your seasonal allergies extra bad this year? According to a recent report, allergy season is said to be earlier, longer, and worse—all due to climate change. To discuss this matter, Laura is joined by Dr. Lewis Ziska, the senior author of the study and an associate professor in the Environmental Health Sciences at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/allergies-and-climate-change.



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How Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Worse

Spring is here, aka the season of deep-cleaning and decluttering. But there's no need to sweep the planet under the rug in the process. Though this time of year finds many Americans sorting through their belongings, the practice can result in undue waste when undertaken mindlessly. This week, we're resharing an important past episode with tips and tricks from journalist and recycling expert Adam Minter, who's nothing short of a sustainable spring cleaning pro. For a full guide, visit https://brightly.eco/sustainable-spring-cleaning-guide.



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Sustainable Spring Cleaning Tips with Adam Minter

If you live in an area that doesn’t accept glass recycling, tossing a single bottle in your bin can wreak havoc on the planet. Franziska Trautmann, co-founder of Glass Half Full, is challenging the current system by turning glass "waste" into a resource. In honor of Earth Month, we're resharing an important past episode where she discusses all things glass recycling and waste management, the benefits of turning glass into sand, and more. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/glass-recycling.



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Franziska Trautmann's Mission to Fix The Glass Recycling System

As we know climate change has major implications, including natural disasters and infrastructure damage. However, have you ever considered how it impacts microbes? This week Jason Tetro—AKA "The Germ Guy"—educates us on how climate change affects microbes and germ spread.



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How Climate Change Impacts Germ Spread with Jason Tetro

Living sustainably should be easier. Curious about a zero waste lifestyle? Want to know what the “circular economy” or “slow fashion” really means? Each episode, brought to you from Brightly.eco by eco-expert Laura Alexander Wittig, features daily, actionable tips to help you live your life more sustainably. Start changing the world by listening to a new, bite-sized episode every week. For more info, visit https://brightly.eco/podcast

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