Best Paul B Felix Podcasts (2025)

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"Can Surplus Food Solve London's Hunger Crisis?" with Paul Baines from 'The Felix Project' 40:43

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Can a broken food system be fixed by businesses across the capital? Our guest on this week's epsiode is Paul Baines from The Felix Project, a leading food redistribution charity tackling food poverty head-on in London. Paul shares how The Felix Project is rescuing surplus food from going to waste and delivering it to those who need it most — from s…

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Data Warehouses - Continued 30:37

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Episode 6 of 6 in our Data Architecture Series In this episode, we conclude our discussion on data warehouses. As technology costs continue to drop, small and mid-sized businesses are now in an excellent position to invest in these solutions. We explore key considerations, including costs, potential risks, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. T…

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What is a Data Warehouse? 29:54

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Episode 5 of 6 series in our Data Architecture series. With this episode, we near the end of our 6-part series on data architectures and dive into our first discussion on data warehouses. As the most popular method for storing data for reporting and analytics, data warehouses play a crucial role for growing businesses. However, there’s ongoing deba…

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What is an Operational Data Store? 26:21

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Episode 4 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Welcome to the 4th episode in our 6-part series, where we dive deep into the world of data architecture, breaking down why it matters and how it impacts your business. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Operational Data Stores, or ODSs—an often-overlooked architecture that can provide real-time i…

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Data Staging 25:29

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Episode 3 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Ready to level up your data game? If your transactional system isn’t providing all the insights you need, it might be time to explore more powerful ways to extract information from your data. In today’s episode, we discuss the simplest way to store data in a database and introduce two essential concep…

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Starting Simple: System of Record Reporting 29:20

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Episode 2 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Like many things, data architectures can range from simple to highly complex. In this episode, Paul and Alex explain what "simple" means when building a reporting and analytics solution for your business. The advancement of business intelligence (BI) tools make system of record (SOR) reporting much mo…

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Data Architecture: Why You Should Care 29:33

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Episode 1 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Paul and Alex start a series of conversations about the importance of data architecture. While business leaders at growing companies may have limited time to focus on technical issues, Paul and Alex demonstrate the significant value in understanding how different system designs affect outcomes. They d…

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Can Data Give You The Edge? 25:52

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Business is all about staying ahead of the competition. Can data give you a competitive edge? People and the decisions they make determine a company’s success. In today’s world of information overload, a data-driven culture is essential to successfully compete. How does data inform your team members’ decisions? If you are thinking about how to leve…

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Cloud Storage for Data Solutions 32:31

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Your data, your choice—where you store it is up to you. While cloud vendors often make compelling pitches, their services come at a cost, and the truth is, it can add up quickly. For mid-market businesses, every dollar counts, and decisions about using the cloud for data storage, infrastructure, computing, integration, and analytics can have a majo…

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Affordable Data Solutions for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses 27:24

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Think data solutions are only for big enterprises? Think again. This episode explores how small and mid-sized businesses can build effective data systems without breaking the bank. While technology prices are dropping, overall spending continues to rise—especially in the world of data. Increased data volumes play a role, but there’s more to the sto…

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The Value of a Data Solution 31:47

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How do you measure the value of a data solution? How much is a dashboard really worth to your business? ROI, or return on investment, is the go-to metric for evaluating the viability of capital projects. But how does it apply to data projects? While data pipelines and dashboards may not directly generate revenue, they’re crucial for organizing your…

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Success Lies in the Data Team 32:04

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What are the roles in a successful data team? In this episode, Paul meets with Alex again to discuss data teams. If all decision-making depends on good information, what's the best way to organize people to manage it? We also reflect on the evolving role of technology. The abundance of technology at our disposal today is not making the role of peop…

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Businesses Depend on Information Systems to Function 32:02

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All businesses depend on information systems to function. Are transactional systems sufficient? What about spreadsheets? Are they enough when it comes to producing reports? With so many systems around, should growing companies invest on reporting systems? How far can you get without one? In this episode Paul Felix (founder of LeapFrogBI) explores t…

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Welcome to More Than Reports 1:48

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Welcome to More Than Reports, a podcast for business leaders looking for that edge that will allow their vision to turn into reality. This podcast is a continuation of an audio podcast series I started years ago, Love Your Reports. I have graduated to video now and decided on a name change. On More Than Reports, I will be sharing insights on how da…

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“How green is your cup of coffee?” with Caffé Nero's Matt Spencer 39:15

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The UK coffee industry is huge and still growing - and as the amount of coffee being consumed on the go increases, so does the potential for these coffee cups to end up in landfill. Our guest today is Matt Spencer, Commercial Director of Caffé Nero who joined us to discuss how they’re getting ahead of the upcoming ‘Simpler Recycling Reforms’ which …

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Trailer 1:08

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Join Paul B. Felix on "More Than Reports," where we offer practical solutions and data-driven results for business leaders. Listen as we: Tackle real-world data challenges Answer questions about data technology Share best practices for managing complex data environments We go beyond the buzz to help you make the most of your data. It's not just abo…

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"How businesses can fight Food Waste" with Too Good To Go's Jamie Crummie 38:50

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Every year we throw away around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste every year, most of which will end up in landfills where it decomposes and releases harmful gas such as methane. In this episode of Climate Heroes, we sat down with Jamie Crummie, Co-founder of the Too Good To Go app responsible for saving over 300 million meals from going to waste. L…

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“Innocent Drinks' Recipe for B Corp Success” with Emilie Stephenson 41:34

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Ready to take a deeper dive into B Corp? This B Corp month, we’re kicking things off with a berry special episode of Climate Heroes - featuring smoothie giants Innocent Drinks️, who are pioneers in the UK B Corp movement and one of the first businesses to gain the certification back in 2018. In the episode Bruce and Nick chat with Emilie Stephenson…

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“Seeing Red”: Decoding the Climate Stripes with Professor Ed Hawkins 30:14

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Professor Ed Hawkins is a climate scientist and creator of the renowned Climate Stripes which highlights the earth’s increase in temperature over the last 170 years. In the last 50 years, there has been a 1°C increase in global temperatures across the globe. Ed’s Climate Stripes is a striking visual showing this change over the last 173 years, it h…

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“What is cell-free biomanufacturing?” FabricNano CEO & founder Grant Aarons explains 30:53

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We’re joined by FabricNano CEO & Co-Founder Grant Aarons to learn about how they’re transforming the industrial chemical process using cell-free biomanufacturing. This new biomanufacturing method has many benefits, it requires less resources and energy to maintain and produce less waste than the traditional cell-based approach. Hosted by Bruce Brat…

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“The growing problem with E-Waste” with Anthony Levy, The Sustainable IT Guy 29:36

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In this episode of the Climate Heroes podcast episode, we're excited to be joined by Anthony Levy, also known as The Sustainable IT Guy and founder of Circularity First. Anthony is one of the people leading the charge in tackling electronic waste (e-waste) - a growing issue that demands our immediate attention. Today only 17.4% of E-Waste is collec…

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“Are AI robots the future of recycling?” with Recycleye’s Benedetta Delfino & Zoe Cook 30:47

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Recycleye is an exciting technology company bringing AI and robotics to the waste management industry. Their cutting-edge technology is helping material recycling facilities across the USA and Europe optimise their operations with their AI-powered sorting robots. Their ground-breaking sorting robots are as accurate as the human eye and can identify…

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“Pioneering the refill system” with GoUnpackaged’s Catherine Conway 31:20

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GoUnpackaged are on a mission to revolutionise the way we transport items from supermarkets to our kitchens by swapping out disposable containers for long-lasting, eco-friendly alternatives, they're tackling the packaging waste problem one product at a time. They're currently partners with a wide range of businesses across the UK, from local organi…

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“Revolutionising the Electricity Grid” with IONATE’s Luca Mezossy-Dona 29:07

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Renewable energy’s fluctuating power levels can make it difficult for the National Grid to maintain a stable energy supply, as its 90-year-old design was not designed for solar, wind and hydro energy. For the National Grid to use renewables efficiently, it needs to be made smarter, more adaptable, and more flexible. IONATE has created a new transfo…

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“Walking the length of the River Thames” with Li An Phoa, founder of Drinkable Rivers 33:00

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Li An Phoa is the founder of Drinkable Rivers, an organisation working towards a world where rivers are once again drinkable, by raising awareness through inspiring river walks, education and various action programs. In September 2023, Li An and a dedicated team of volunteers set off on an ambitious month-long expedition known as the Thames River W…

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“How to make sustainable investments” with Liontrust’s Peter Michaelis 29:01

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Peter Michaelis is the Head of Liontrust’s sustainable investments team. Since joining in 2017, Peter has led his Liontrust team to achieve a 77% lower carbon impact than the wider investment market. In the latest episode of Climate Heroes, Bruce and Peter discuss what inspired him to get into sustainable investing, how to start and the importance …

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“The plant-based alternative for meat lovers” with Andy Shovel, founder of THIS 30:17

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World Vegan Month Special: THIS is on a mission to force animals into retirement with their extensive range of plant-based meat alternatives. Since launching three years ago, THIS has already saved almost 1.2 million animals from the meat industry. In this episode, Andy discusses the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet and how he built one of t…

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“Inspiring the next generation of climate heroes” with Cindy Forde, Author, Speaker and founder of Planetari 31:17

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Cindy Forde is the founder of Planetari, an educational platform with a curriculum aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals that empower children with the knowledge and skills to become the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the environmental space. Cindy has also published a book titled ‘Bright New World’ an insp…

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Fighting the food waste epidemic with Olio’s Tessa Clarke 30:03

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Join over 7 million users on the Olio app, where sharing, borrowing, and giving away unwanted food and household items is reducing waste and fostering a sustainable community. Olio's mission extends to partnerships with leading UK businesses like Tesco, Iceland, and Eurostar, tackling food waste industry wide. Discover how Olio is transforming the …

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What is carbon accounting and why is it important for businesses? Greenly co-founder Alexis Normand explains. 31:52

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Only a third of businesses say they currently have a net-zero strategy in place, which is detrimental to the planet and the fight against global warming. Greenly helps over 1,500 businesses reduce their carbon emissions with their easy-to-use carbon accounting which gives their clients access to the latest technology and climate experts to help the…

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“Your guide to travelling sustainably” with Travel Matters’ Karen Simmonds 24:13

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Travel Matters creates memorable, conscious travel experiences that focus on making sure the local community and planet can flourish. A registered B Corp, their mission is to show how travel can impact the world in a positive way if done if correctly. Episode 22 Hosted By Bruce Bratley Featuring Karen Simmonds…

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“Creating the UK's leading earth science centre” With Hermione Cockburn from Dynamic Earth 35:51

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Dynamic Earth is the UK’s leading earth science centre, the immersive experience takes visitors on a complete tour of planet Earth, from the Big Bang to the unexplored depths of the ocean. Today’s guest is their Scientific Director Hermione Cockburn, former BBC presenter who now leads an incredible team responsible for delivering thought-provoking …

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“Pioneering the B Corp movement in the UK” with James Perry, Co-founder and board member of B Corp UK 30:22

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B Corporations are a global movement of businesses challenging the status quo by serving people and the planet instead of just profits. James Perry Co-founded the B Corp movement in the UK in 2014 and currently sits on the board of B Corp UK. His food company COOK was one of the first B Corporations in the United Kingdom. Episode 20 Hosted By Bruce…

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“Empowering businesses to accelerate global climate actions” with Ecologi’s Elliot Coad 30:54

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Founded just four years ago, Ecologi has now built a passionate community of over 19,000 businesses and 40,000 members all on the same journey to reduce their carbon emissions and take climate action. Since then, the Ecologi community has planted over 66 million trees and offset almost 3 million tonnes of carbon. Episode 19 Hosted By Bruce Bratley …

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“Spotlighting your businesses’ carbon solutions” with The Climate Agency’s Co-Founder Sophie Gallios 32:04

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The Climate Agency are a female-founded non-profit marketing strategy consultancy helping start-up navigate their biggest challenge yet, climate change. We spoke to their Co-Founder & Director Sophie Gallois to find out more about the climate communication space and how they’re helping businesses create meaningful and easy-to-digest campaigns throu…

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“Constructing a net-zero world” with Low Carbon Materials CEO & Co-Founder Natasha Boulding 29:36

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Earthshot Prize finalists Low Carbon Materials develops new solutions for the construction industry with its innovative net-zero building materials. In this episode, we speak to their CEO and Co-Founder Natasha Boulding, who was recently named in the Forbes 30 under 30 European Manufacturing & Industry list. Episode 17 Hosted By Bruce Bratley Featu…

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“Creating a more sustainable fashion future” with Reskinned Co-Founder Ross Barry 32:11

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Reskinned is on a mission to help fashion brands achieve their sustainability goals with its circular economy model which incentivises owners to part with their unloved clothes so they can be resold, repurposed or recycled. With over 20 years of recycling experience and investments in modern technology solutions, Reskinned are creating new ways for…

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“Can packaging made from seaweed solve the plastic pollution problem?” Pierre-Yves Paslier from Notpla explains 30:51

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Pierre-Yves Paslier is the Co-founder & Co-CEO of Notpla, who recently won the prestigious Earthshot Prize environmental award for its innovative biodegradable packaging. Made from seaweed and plants, Notpla packaging naturally biodegrades in 4-6 weeks, making it innovative sustainable packaging alternative to single-use plastics. Episode 15 Hosted…

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“Surviving the food waste epidemic” with Oddbox’s Deepak Ravindran 30:50

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Food waste is a worldwide problem and is responsible for around 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Oddbox is fighting the food waste epidemic and fostering conscious consumerism with its wonky fruit and vegetable subscription service, rescuing perfectly good food that would otherwise be wasted and getting it into our kitchens. Episode 14 Hosted b…

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“Pioneering for change” Ceris Turner-Bailes on WasteAid’s mission 31:10

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WasteAid is a UK-based organisation that works with communities in low-income countries to implement greener recycling and waste management programmes. Their hard work improves the lives of some of the poorest and most vulnerable people on the planet. Episode 13 Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Ceris Turner-Bailes of WasteAid…

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“Why the Ocean’s future is key to our wellbeing” Finisterre’s Tom Kay explains 31:17

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Tom Kay is the founder of UK-based surfing brand Finisterre, which designs functional and sustainable products for those who love the sea. The Finisterre Foundation aims to inspire people to love and protect the sea and remove its barriers to access so everyone can enjoy our oceans. Episode 12 Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Tom Kay of Finisterre…

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“Becoming a sustainable business by achieving net zero” Anthesis' Stuart McLachlan explains 31:54

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Stuart McLachlan discusses the importance of achieving the target of net zero as a business in his latest book ‘The Adventure of Sustainable Performance', which guides you through the everchanging world of Environmental, social, and governance compliance. Episode 11 Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Stuart McLachlan of Anthesis…

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“There’s never been a more important time for organic farming” Daylesford Organics’s Henry Unwin explains 31:19

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Henry Unwin from Daylesford Organics discusses the ongoing debate of organic vs regenerative farming, and closing the price gap between the produce of each method. He talks about the environmental benefits of living in season and what it means for our health and the planet. Episode 10 Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Henry Unwin of Daylesford Orga…

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Josh White from CanO Water on disrupting the water industry by putting water in a can. 32:42

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CanO Water are ditching plastic bottles in favour of infinitely recyclable aluminium cans to tackle plastic pollution. Josh White and his co-founders came up with the idea after a trip abroad showed them the real extent of the issue. CanO Water is now an industry leader in the fast-growing canned water space. Episode 9 Hosted By Bruce Bratley Featu…

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“Nature should be for everybody” Rhiane Fatinikun from Black Girls Hike discusses diversity within the outdoors community. 34:16

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Black Girls Hike provides a safe space for black women to explore the outdoors and reconnect with nature. With less than 1% of national park governing bodies being people of ethnically diverse backgrounds, Rhiane has spent several years working to challenge the status quo by hosting nationwide group hikes, outdoor activity days and training events …

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Your eco-conundrums explained with Georgina Wilson-Powell 31:49

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Georgina Wilson-Powel is a journalist & author. Her new book ‘365 Ways to Save the Planet’ cuts through the noise in an often confusing world of sustainability, by offering a day-to-day guide to living greener - from making your own cordial, to making your pension work for the planet. Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Georgina Wilson-Powell, journa…

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How to win £10k by binning your litter with LitterLotto 38:43

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Described as the “Mr Beast of Litter”, Simon Jacob’s app LitterLotto rewards its users for binning their litter. Instant cash prizes range from £5 to £250, with the possibility of winning the £10,000 monthly jackpot. Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Simon Jacobs of LitterLottoBy Climate Heroes

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What is light pollution and “light shaming”? Recolight’s Nigel Harvey explains 34:21

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In this Earth Hour special, we spoke to Nigel Harvey from Recolight, one of the UK’s electronics and lighting recyclers. Nigel spotlights some of the most pressing industry issues such as light pollution, the new phenomenon known as “light shaming”, and what type of lighting is the worst for the planet. Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Nigel Harve…

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Making beer from bread: Louisa Ziane on Toast Ale’s mission to tackle food waste 40:48

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Toast Ale is beer that's brewed using surplus bread that’s otherwise wasted. In this episode, co-founder Louisa Ziane explains how it’s made, and Toast Ale’s mission to tackle the planet’s food waste problem - one beer at a time. Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Louisa Ziane of Toast AleBy Climate Heroes

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Dr Anna Scott from Keep Britain Tidy discusses ways to reduce our consumption 35:38

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Keep Britain Tidy is an independent environmental charity whose aim is to reduce litter, prevent waste and improve local areas. In this episode, Dr Anna Scott discusses how we can all do our bit to help reduce consumption and eliminate unnecessary waste by implementing sustainable practices. Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Dr Anna Scott of Keep B…