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Why South Asian Culture Was Sustainable Long Before It Became Cool

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Growing up in a South Asian household meant reused yoghurt tubs, saving every bag, and never wasted food - but none of it was called sustainability. In the next instalment of the South Asian Heritage Month special, we explore how immigrant households accidentally became pioneers in climate-conscious living, and what we can learn from them today.

From finding an unexpected love for sustainability and nature, to pursuing a career that was never considered acceptable for South Asians, Ketan shares how racism in his upbringing and breaking cultural barriers shaped his journey and what the next generation can learn from it.

Expect to learn:
– What Western sustainability can learn from our grandparents
– What’s holding back young South Asians from choosing non-traditional careers
– How Ketan teaches sustainability to his own children
– What the environmental sector needs to do to stay relevant for the next generation

If you like real stories, bold perspectives, and a fresh take on what sustainability actually looks like beyond just a buzzword - this one's for you.

📺 As part of our special series with South Asian Heritage Month, every episode is also available as a full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M8eInb_iQmc

Don't miss the first episode of this series with Asifa Lahore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTkJxKLFtpc

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If you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get!

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Growing up in a South Asian household meant reused yoghurt tubs, saving every bag, and never wasted food - but none of it was called sustainability. In the next instalment of the South Asian Heritage Month special, we explore how immigrant households accidentally became pioneers in climate-conscious living, and what we can learn from them today.

From finding an unexpected love for sustainability and nature, to pursuing a career that was never considered acceptable for South Asians, Ketan shares how racism in his upbringing and breaking cultural barriers shaped his journey and what the next generation can learn from it.

Expect to learn:
– What Western sustainability can learn from our grandparents
– What’s holding back young South Asians from choosing non-traditional careers
– How Ketan teaches sustainability to his own children
– What the environmental sector needs to do to stay relevant for the next generation

If you like real stories, bold perspectives, and a fresh take on what sustainability actually looks like beyond just a buzzword - this one's for you.

📺 As part of our special series with South Asian Heritage Month, every episode is also available as a full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M8eInb_iQmc

Don't miss the first episode of this series with Asifa Lahore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTkJxKLFtpc

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

If you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get!

  continue reading

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