The Greening of Gavin

TGoG Podcast 074 – Pollution with Kate and Amy

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Pollution in Australia is not too bad compared to other countries. During this episode I talk to Kate Nye-Butler and Amy Webber about the pollution they encountered in their recent travels through China and Southeast Asia.

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It is not pretty folks, that’s for sure.  Airpocalypse and the Beijing cough come foremost to mind.

Then around the 21 minute mark we go off on a tangent about sustainable travel and excessive consumerism.  I really enjoyed this episode.  We managed to stay on topic for just over 20 minutes, then all hell broke loose and it was just a very interesting general sustainability talk.

The Great Wall of China 2013

The Great Wall of China 2013

A well-rounded episode that I am sure you will enjoy.

Here is the detailed show notes with time markers (in minutes)

  • 00:54 Australian pollution
  • 04:27 China
  • 10:37 Vietnam
  • 15:46 Cambodia
  • 17:44 Nepal
  • 19:20 The root cause; Western consumer culture
  • 20:48 Overpopulation
  • 21:51  Unsustainable travel
  • 22:44 Long distance travel in the near future
  • 24:30 Xenophobia
  • 25:20 Excessive consumerism
  • 27:32 The Brass Monkey Challenge
  • 20:57 Stew and Helen in Tasmania
  • 32:15 Amy’s recycle bin project
  • 32:46 Climate Reality Leadership talk
Air Pollution in Beijing 2013

Air Pollution in Beijing 2013

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Green Quick Tips – Bikes and Vegetables for Newbie Gardeners

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Green Quick Tips podcastThis weeks Green Quick Tips podcast episodes are simple and easy to achieve.  Less than 5 minutes long, and easy on the ears!

Firstly we have tips about moving around under your own steam, and then two episodes for the newbie food gardener.

GQT 18 – Green Quick Tip for Getting on Your Bike.  Taking your bike for a spin has many benefits.  Not only do you reduce fuel costs, you maintain fitness, reduce the chance of heart disease, and you get to see things you otherwise wouldn’t see in a car.

Now here are some tips for some of the easiest and most abundant vegetables that a newbie gardener can grow.  I have had such great success with these vegetables, that I plant them all as staples every season.

GQT 19 – Green Quick Tips for Garlic, Silverbeet, and radishes.  Tips for the newbie food gardener to help your get growing delicious fare in no time.

GQT 20 – Green Quick Tips for Pumpkins, Zucchini, and Beans.  Tips for the newbie food gardener to help your get growing delicious fare in no time.

So there you have it.  Another exciting week of Green Quick Tips.  If you enjoyed the episode, please feel free to leave a comment, or leave a question that you think others would benefit from and I will include the topic in a future episode.  I love answering your questions, so don’t be shy.  Oh, and there is no such thing as a dumb question.  We all have various skill levels, so who better to ask than someone with experience and who gives freely.

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Until next time, stay keen and go green!

Green Quick Tips #17 – Using Public Transport

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GQTNow that I have my voice back, I have started recording the Green Quick Tip podcast again.

Here is my seventeenth episode which is about utilising public transportation.

GQT 17 – Get out of your car and on to the bus, tram, or train.  Public transportation can move more people with less impact to the environment, and a lot cheaper on your back pocket compared to driving a car after everything is taken into consideration.

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