Rona: Binners’ Work
Binners do essential work to divert waste from landfill. The work is low barrier and is often relatively “informal”. What does this mean for the people who do it?
Damara Featherstone: Honeybees and Native Bees: Tensions, Misconceptions, and Ways Forward
Pollinator decline has been a hot topic in the media for the last two decades, but have some important pollinators been left out of the “save the bees” conversation? Listen to explore the tensions and misconceptions surrounding honeybee and native bee health.
Valie: Music & The Environment
Have you ever stopped to think about the effects that the music industry has on the environment? Turns out, there’s quite a few, and they’re not great! However, there’s still hope – and you can still enjoy your concerts! We chat with Dan Haggis from the Wombats and Kyra Wu of Tell All Your Friends […]
Solana: The Mystery and Marketing Behind Probiotic Supplements
Probiotic supplements have been surging in popularity all over social media. But what do they really do? Join me as we dive into the science and the marketing of probiotic supplements and how you can support a healthy gut.
Taryn: Becoming and Being an Indigenous Dietitian
An exploration of Indigenous identity reclamation and how vital it is for becoming and being an Indigenous Dietitian. A podcast for all Indigenous students aspiring for a career in health.
Aditi Sriram: Trashy Economy
Reduce, reuse, recycle – dealing with the waste we create should be simple, right? Explore the history of recycling, social enterprises and circular economies with Bruno and Alexandra, and deconstruct what you’ve likely always been taught about waste.
Devin O’Leary: Diving for a “Free” Meal
More than a third of the food grown on the planet is wasted. There are a number of ways we can intercept this waste, but there seems to be a deeper issue we should be aware of.
Samantha: Rising Water
Hurricanes are becoming increasingly unpredictable and intense due to climate change. Jim Blackburn, researcher at RICE University, recounts what it’s like to be caught in a tropical storm.
Joselle: Costs and Benefits of Going Vegan
Going vegan drops your risk of developing many health problems. On the other hand, the transition can be led astray when factors such as body image are involved.
Pandemic Supermarket
A look into how grocery stores are adjusting to physical distancing measures during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo was taken by me at Superstore during a grocery shop. Music made by Greg McMullen and used with permission.
Ann: Weighing in on the Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet recently became popular due to its effect on weight management, but what exactly is it and what kind of effects does it have on the body? Image sourced from Zuzyusa / Pixabay
Sabrina: Representation in the Food System
As a Chinese-Canadian, belonging and cultural identity has always been at the forefront of my mind. This podcast showcases how our food system uniquely explores concepts surrounding representation!