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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Its SPRING at last, so Corrin, Dawn and Jason bring in the fab Dawn Rayment from New Forest National Park to talk all things outdoors. The discussion covers birds, accessing sites, good and bad feeding wildlife and Dawns 14 top 10 tips for enjoying National Parks.
Connecting to Nature Researchhttps://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/conservation/projects/connection-to-nature/#:~:text=Research%20suggests%20that%20people%20with,critical%20for%20future%20nature%20conservation.
Top actions to help people feel connected to wildlife.
- Planting Wildflowers (Small spaces, planters at work and home)
- Wild seed bombs https://www.beebombs.com/
- Feeding wildlife – Mainly birds
Sense of Stewardship rather than a sense of Ownership
Ground nesting Birds (Nightjar, Wooklark, skylark) Waders (Snipe, Curlue)
Number of people asking about volunteering.
Lots of new people on sites and hopefully wanting to be actively involved.
Issues around people digging up or stealing plants from public spaces.
Not brining Frogs spawn to nature reserves.
Need for grazing animals to manage open spaces, particularly to help retain lowland heathland. Seeing kites earlier in the year
State of Nature Report
https://jncc.gov.uk/news/uk-state-of-nature-2019-report/
Convention on Biodiversity in May 2021
https://www.unep.org/events/conference/un-biodiversity-conference-cop-15
Natures calander – Citizen science for when you see the first species
https://naturescalendar.woodlandtrust.org.uk/
Plastic grass and how to help kids get excited about the environment and nature, including a need for green spaces, school grounds.
Gearing up for people coming out after lockdown and preparing. Personal responsibility and how to deal with individuals, picking up poo.
Wild Camping and Swimming. https://www.campingintheforest.co.uk/
Joining Team Wilder and the rewilding movements
Volunteers and volunteering.
Consultation on the Environmental Principles
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consultation-launched-on-environmental-principles
Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
https://www.ceebill.uk/
Our response to the Sustainabble Question – “what do you say to people who say there's no point taking individual action on climate change?”
http://www.sustainababble.fish/
Dawn Rayments 14 top 10 tips for keen people to be the best in the New Forest
1. Picking up litter and taking it home with you
2. Avoiding Honey Pot sites (Anderwood, Boulder Wood, Rhinefield) – Google where to go in the new forest and then don’t go to those sites as they will be overwhelmed on a busy day).
3. Avoid going to the forest on sunny days.
4. Don’t have BBQ’s, particularly disposable as you only need one out of hand to destroy habitats.
5. Don’t feed the Ponys, increases the likelihood of car incidents and could impact on the ecology long-term
6. Driving slow through the New Forest
7. Not Driving into the new forest (Train or even the open top bus).
8. Cyclists (walkers and horse riders) keeping to tracks, the network and roads.
9. Countryside Code - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code (Restraint, Responsibility and Respect)
10. Do not wild camp, only use https://www.campingintheforest.co.uk/
11. Don’t wash things in the waterways, even if you think you are using ecological soaps as they are very delicate.
12. Keeping your dog on the lead around livestock to avoid causing stress on the other animals.
13. Join and support the National Trust, Lobby Councils or MPs to try and get more funding for National Parks
14. Volunteer your time to support your local nature areas. Join the New Forest Ambasidor scheme https://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/communities/get-involved/what-you-can-do-the-new-forest-ambassador-scheme/
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Welcome back to A Better Future Podcast, its the first episode for over a year.. well apart from the lost unrecorded one and Corrin and Jason run through a range of things that helped get them through 2020.
Run through highlights of 2020 and Goals for 2021. Moving to virtual meetings, food deliveries and trying out new things.
As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal unbias opinion.
Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via
facebook – @abetterfuturepod
Instagram – @abetterfuture_podcast
Twitter – @abetterpodHere are some links to things mentioned
Hope cast - Jane Goodhall
https://news.janegoodall.org/2020/12/16/the-hopecast-jane-goodalls-podcast/
Louis Theroux - https://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts?q=louis+theroux
Virtual Cycling - https://www.zwift.com/uk . https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk
Felix the fox - https://video.nest.com/clip/89d8e772b78f4727966027f96c1a50d0.mp4
Fareham Hammer - https://www.facebook.com/groups/194404215143744
Virtual Taskmaster - https://www.taskmaster.tv
I am Gretta Documentary
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p090xz9z/i-am-greta
Oddbox - Save the planet from your doorstep
https://www.oddbox.co.uk/delivery
SMOL laundry capsules - https://smolproducts.com
Re:Fill shop - https://allgoodthingseco.co.uk
EV registrations - https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/norways-electric-car-drive-belies-national-reliance-on-fossil-fuels/ar-BB1cBfYx
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Update on what we have been up to over the last few months, but the main focus on Christmas, including sustainable presents, trees, Crackers, wrapping and Christmas Jumpers.
Intro
Eastleigh Climate and Environmental Emergency Strategy and Interim action plan
11000 Scientists
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/05/climate-crisis-11000-scientists-warn-of-untold-sufferingYouGov Voter intention
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2019/11/07/which-issues-will-decide-general-electionBeyond Ecophobia by David Sobel
https://www.davidsobelauthor.com/beyond-ecophobiaWe are all Greta, be inspired to change the world by
https://www.laurenceking.com/product/we-are-all-greta/Tesco Vegan Advert
https://youtu.be/_3PW8BlNDl4Christmas Easy Swaps
Presents
World of Books
https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gbChristmas Trees
Plastic v Real Tree?
How far travelled and what type of treeWrapping Presents
Christmas at Weald & Downland Museum
https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/christmas-at-the-museum/Christmas Dinner
Shopping list: https://www.chesterzoo.org/schools/resources/sustainable-palm-oil-shopping-list/
RSPB Christmas Crackers
https://shopping.rspb.org.uk/christmas-crackers/wildlife-racing-crackers.html?ClickType=Text&ListType=&ListName=&Position=10Furoshiki Japanese fabric wrapping
https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/how-furoshiki-japanese-fabric-wrapping/Sustainable Palm Oil stuff from Chester Zoo: https://www.chesterzoo.org/what-you-can-do/campaigns/sustainable-palm-oil/
Final Straw
https://finalstrawsolent.org/2019/10/15/the-big-christmas-jumper-swap/Guppy Bags
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Concern UK https://www.concern.org.uk/
Dawns Page: https://my.rationchallenge.org.uk/dawnpreston?fbclid=IwAR1CEO_YDBWUjNfIGB5l55-WY6Dm_7cfLE4zOWD5Xgw72vo9Im-i5ZK-L0I
Ration Challenge
Drinking hot waterLiving on the following for the week:
2k Rice400kg Flour170g (fish) swapped for Almonds85g dried chickpeas1 can Kidney Beans330m veg oilPlus the following earned 7 earned tea bags, 1 spice (Cumin), some salt, 170g veg (Spinach), 120g extra protean (Chickpeas to make some falafel).Why she felt the need to do it
Don’t see enough about in the news about the plight of refugees. Over 5.6m fled Syria 6.6m internally displaced, 650k living in Jordan.Good to realise how privileged we are to live in a democracy and the friends and family are well, can cook and have safe water and freedom and choice.Important to recognition that people are displaced due to climate changeSpending time with young adults and know that some of those people would have been in food poverty and wanted to see what it’s like for them.Recognition that people are displaced due to climate changeBooks
Welcome to nowhere – Elizabeth Laird
https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/elizabeth-laird/welcome-to-nowhere/9781509840472Sea Prayer – Khaled Hosseini (Writer of the Kite Runner)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/595087/sea-prayer-by-khaled-hosseini/9780525539094/Challenge Me – Screen Time
Moment on the Android Phone
(similar to the Screen Time app on the iPhone)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kevinholesh.moment&hl=en30 Days of Wild
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild/App
Seed Bombs https://kabloom.co.uk/product/pollinator-beebom/?gclid=CjwKCAjw0tHoBRBhEiwAvP1GFQPYXA4041oJr907ZwtSRbBYx9C1c4Jw0tXN1UeaAK4USwSOHzuUNhoCBn8QAvD_BwE
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Forest Schools
Teaching young people, parents and working with NHS and Councils to support young people with mental health issues.
Covering a wide range of issues:
Perception of RiskChildren Getting outsideTheir first time under a tree or on grassnon-Adult supervised playInsect Population decline
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/10/plummeting-insect-numbers-threaten-collapse-of-natureHuman ingestion of plastic
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/01/24/seafood-eaters-ingest-11000-tiny-pieces-plastic-every-year-study/
Bob Hughes – Play
https://www.playscotland.org/playful-learning/play-types/Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Interview with Matthew Bennett
Co-creator of the Trigg Life MapperThings talked about:
https://burningman.org/
https://mindfulnessintheworkplace.org/Moment of the Week
Jay talks about driving the Electric Van to Wales, including Ricky Wilson fromKaiser Chiefs shout out, work being awarded Air Quality funding and helping a colleague get a Fellowship.
Corrin talks about her trip to wales, relaxing, listening to the birds and seeing the stars.
Sacha talks about her Plastics event at the House of Commons with David Attenborough thanking Jo Ruxton from Plastic’s Ocean UK for leading the current movement.
Work Life balance
Challenges of swapping between your work and your personal life.Challenge Me – Not being glued to our phones
App for Android
https://inthemoment.io/
Instructions for iPhone Users
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Extinction Rebellion
https://rebellion.earth/Google results on climate change up
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/climate-change-protests-extinction-rebellion-london-google-search-a8886171.html
Hampshire Police Chief at protests
https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/former-hampshire-police-officer-joins-protesters-at-extinction-rebellion-march-in-london-1-8900830Sky news interview
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/energy/2019/04/sky-news-anchor-attacks-extinction-rebellion-incompetent-middle-class-self
Interview with James
IPCC –Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C
https://www.ipcc.ch/2018/10/08/summary-for-policymakers-of-ipcc-special-report-on-global-warming-of-1-5c-approved-by-governments/Paris Conference in 2015
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/conferences/past-conferences/paris-climate-change-conference-november-2015/paris-climate-change-conference-november-2015The Race is on Documentary
https://climateconversations.org.uk/2017/11/06/the-race-is-on/Extinction Rebellion pt 2
Limits to Growth
https://www.clubofrome.org/report/the-limits-to-growth/Johnathan Pie
https://www.facebook.com/JonathanPieReporter/videos/the-extinction-rebellion/598929320611854/Climate Change the Facts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00049b1/climate-change-the-factsProject Drawdown
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Interview with Lauren Gray
Discussion with Lauren about Yoga, meditation, why you should try and fit it into your life and how to go about it.
The team then discuss how they’ve used Yoga and other forms of exercise, such as Tai Chi to improve their mental health.
Check out Lauren’s website at https://www.lg-yoga.com/
Yoga with Adriene
https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadrieneHeal Documentary
http://www.healdocumentary.com/Easy Swaps
Headspace App
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-appManFlow Yogahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjUb0pALtzJwPDu67lkqHdA
Challenge Me
Jay discusses his two weeks without eating crisps and drinking fizzy drinks as part of an effort to live more healthily.
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Tips from Dawn
Re-useable Bread BagPlastic Free Lip BalmBamboo ToothbrushPaper Towels – Don’t need themBread from a local bakeryReuse Zip top bags from wrapsSalon providing hair product top-upsEasy Swaps
Marine Conservation Society – Plastic Free July
https://www.mcsuk.org/plastic-challenge/Jo – Valley Mist Lip Balm
http://www.valleymist.co.uk/
Humble Brush
https://thehumble.co/Walker Crisps
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/10/walkers-recycle-crisp-packets-postal-protest
Zero Waste Jar
https://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/04/us/lauren-singer-zero-waste-blogger-plastic/index.html
eCloth
https://www.e-cloth.com/household-range/washing-up-padPlant based loofah
http://twistclean.com/Challenge Me
Jason – No crisps or fizzy drinks
Moment of the Week
Youth School Strike
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Special Episode focusing on travel, including cycling, electric vehicles, trains, planes, offsetting and remote working to avoid travelling.
Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via
https://abetterfuturepodcast.com/
facebook – @abetterfuturepod
Instagram – @abetterfuture_podcast
Twitter – @abetterpodGuest featuring Natalie Light from Natdogs.com speaking about her experience over two years of running a business with only an electric van.
Cycling
Bike-it Ray Cycle
Adult Bike Training
http://www.pedalplanet.co.uk/Sustrans
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/Breeze Rides – British Cycling
Cycle training for women
https://www.letsride.co.uk/breezeElectric Vehicles
Nissan env200
https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/e-nv200.htmlZapmap
www.zap-map.comChargeMaster Home
https://chargemasterplc.com/for-home/Travel
UK Holidays
InterRail
https://www.interrail.euHampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Events
https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/events
Good News
Electric Bus Pilots
http://www.cbi.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/milton-keynes-wirelessly-charged-electric-buses/
Luxembourg to make all public transport free
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/05/luxembourg-to-become-first-country-to-make-all-public-transport-free
Plastic Fuel
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/19/richard-bransons-virgin-atlantic-will-fly-with-fuel-from-pollution.html
Music: Royalty Free Music from Bensound.com
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Second Podcast focusing on Veganism
As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal unbias opinion.
Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via
https://abetterfuturepodcast.com/
facebook – @abetterfuturepod
Instagram – @abetterfuture_podcast
Twitter – @abetterpodHonest account of our experience of Veganisim, tips, what not to do and tonnes of ideas for reducing the impact of your diet on the environment and improving animal welfare.
Featuring an interview with Dominika Piasecka from the Vegan Society
https://www.vegansociety.com/Other vegan things covered:
Veganuary
https://veganuary.com/BOSH!
https://www.bosh.tv/Barnivore
http://www.barnivore.com/Green Drinks
http://www.greendrinks.org/UK
Things to WatchThe Herd Film
https://www.melanielight.co.uk/projects/5299121Tony Curran - The BurgerApocolapse
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R9lkLwmYbigFood inc
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1286537/
Cowspiracy
http://www.cowspiracy.com/
What the health
http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/
Report
Lancet Report
https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/EAT
Easy Swaps
Violife cheese
https://violifefoods.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Jrl9cf-3wIV4hbTCh0ZrQ2mEAAYASAAEgKbQfD_BwE
Veg1
https://www.vegansociety.com/shop/veg-1-supplements
Linda MAC Sausages
https://lindamccartneyfoods.co.uk/our-food/frozen-range/vegetarian-sausages/
M&S Shoes
https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/marks-spencers-launches-new-range-of-350-vegan-shoes/Alpro Yogurt
https://www.alpro.com/uk/products?products=plant-based-yogurt-variation&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_uil2cf-3wIVgRrTCh0_Uwq2EAAYASAAEgJgxvD_BwE
Coconut collaborative
https://coconutco.co.uk/
60 Update
2 January Rail card for 26-30 year oldshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/grayling-slashes-rail-fares-for-a-generation-of-rail-passengers
7 January – Flytipping - £400 fines
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fly-tipping-new-financial-penalties-in-government-fight-against-waste-crime
Food waste champion - Ben Elliot
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As ever all things discussed are our own views and do not reflect that of our respective employers. We don’t receive any sponsorship or funding so anything mentioned is our personal un bias opinion.
Subscribe to the podcast, or check out more via
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Twitter – @abetterpod
IntroductionsFind out more about us via the website: www.abetterfuturepodcast.com
Easy Swaps
Jason – Georganics Natural Toothpaste – Activated CharcoalCorrinsQuestion
Check out Recycle Now to find out your local recycling optionsEco Highlight of the year
60 Second Policy Update
* Environment bill
* Single use bag consultation
* FiT Export Tariff
* Waste and Resources Strategy
Music: Royalty Free Music from Bensound.com
