Common Caws for Sustainability Podcast
by UWB/CC Sustainability Offices
Sustainability is a core concept and value of the University of Washington Bothell/Cascadia College campus. This podcast showcases sustainability efforts and solutions for our planet and society - from students, staff, and faculty!
Episodes
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Main: Homesteading with Sleeping Creek Farm
Sleepy Creek Farm! This episode, Stephan talks with Sasha on her homestead farm focused on sustainableand regenerative agriculture. They talkabout methods and challenges of growing your own food, and how to live more intune with the land! Connect with us: YouTube Channel: Cascadia College & UW...
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Main: Solarpunk
Show notes: Yogurt commercial: https://youtu.be/UqJJktxCY9U?si=M0CH4vT4h4tLx2Xw Andrew Gross, Fully Automated RPG - https://fullyautomatedrpg.com/ Tomorrowland: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomorrowland_(film) Earthships: https://earthship.com/ Three sisters:...
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Main: Get Thrifty
Hosts Stephan and Shahrzad return with a chat aboutthrifting and reuse! They share information on the campus Free Thrift Shop events, ideas and tips for saving money through reuse and repair and cover the challenges and concerns of fast fashion! Episode Links and suggested searches We recommend...
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Final Summary - The Roses and Thorns of Businesses
Gwen Schwenk's research highlights the financial trade-offs of sustainable practices, with businesses like Ravenna Refills and Crystal and K Accessories noting higher costs but community benefits. Sean Miller from Tuck Muck Farm emphasized the non-monetary value of sustainability. Legal and…
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De La Soil - The Roses and Thorns of Businesses
SUMMARY: Gwen Schwenk's podcast episode explores the collaboration between De La Soil, a chef-driven restaurant in Kenmore, and Tuk Muk Farm. Cody and Andrea Westerfield, co-owners, started De La Soil in 2018 as a private events company, emphasizing creativity and community. Their partnership…
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CrystalynKae Bags - The Roses and Thorns of Businesses - Sustainable Business
SUMMARY: Gwen Schwenk interviews Crystalyn Brennan, founder of CrystalynKae Accessories, about her journey in sustainable fashion. Crystalyn started in 2001, using reclaimed materials like vintage plaid pants to create durable handbags. She emphasizes the importance of scalability and...
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Ravenna Refills - The Roses and Thorns of Businesses
SUMMARY: Gwen Schwenk, a graduating senior at the University of Washington, discusses her capstone project on the challenges faced by small sustainable businesses in the Puget Sound region. She interviews Robin, co-owner of Ravenna Refills, a zero-waste refill shop in Seattle. Robin highlights…
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Sustainable Designs - EcoDesign WA Episode 4
In this episode, we will hear from Clayton Beaudoin, a landscape architect and principal at Site Workshop, a Seattle-based landscape architecture firm. Clayton has years of experience designing and planning spaces that benefit both humans and the environment. You will learn about the role of...
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Talking Beavers - EcoDesign WA Episode 3
In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Ben Dittbrenner, a professor of environmental science at Northeastern University. Ben has specialized in beaver research in the Seattle area, and will discuss the importance of beavers in urban environments. You will learn how people can design and plan…
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Managing Urban Streams - EcoDesign WA Episode 2
In this episode, we will hear from Katherine Lynch, a stream biologist with Seattle Public Utilities. Katherine sheds light on what she and SPU are doing to maintain/improve the environmental quality of urban streams in Seattle. You will learn what makes managing urban waterways a unique…
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Introducing the Series - EcoDesign WA Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of the miniseries EcoDesign WA. In this episode, you will meet UW Seattle student and host, Jack, who will introduce you to the series. Jack will cover the basics of ecological design and planning and prepare you for the topics that we will cover with expert guests...
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Digital Revolution - Aims on Ice Ep. 4
In this episode, Amber invited Larissa Thelin from Polar Bear International as the guest speaker, to explore the opportunities and challenges on social media in the Arctic. From the present situation of polar bears, to the educational communication that Larissa is doing, it is highlighting the…
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Development and Sustainable Energy - Aims on Ice Ep. 3
In this episode, Amber interviews Scott L. Montgomery, who is an author, geoscientist, and affiliate faculty member in University of Washington. The interview starts with Pr.Montgomery’s experience and interests in the Arctic, then the exploration of resource history and the oil and gas…
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Landscape, Biodiversity, Ecosystems - Aims on Ice Ep. 2
In this episode, Amber and Doctor Jennifer Provencher explore Canadian Conservation in the Arctic, with the focus on wildlife health and pollution. We can hear the experience of testing field work, collaboration processes with partners, and the influence of climate change to the biodiversity and...
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Sustainable Development Goals - Aims on Ice Ep. 1
This is the first episode of our new miniseries Aims On Ice: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Arctic Ocean, brought to you by Amber Wang from University of Washington, Seattle. As climate change is changing the Arctic region more than the rest of the world, it is necessary for…
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Environmental Justice Praxis - Ecosystems of Change Ep. 5
Ecosystems of Change host, Aisha Al-Amin, reflects on some of the learnings we’ve gained during this limited series podcast and concludes with some of her own reflections, definitions, and questions. Thank you for listening to this limited series and be sure to stay tuned for other series from…
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The Earth as a Site of Healing - Ecosystems of Change Ep. 4
Neli Jasuja is an environmental educator and facilitator for the Y-WE Grow program which supports young people in building connections with the land through urban farming. She talks about the necessity of centering healing in environmental justice and what’s wrong with how we currently introduce...
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The Environment as Part of Social Justice - Ecosystems of Change Ep. 3
In today’s episode we hear from Cece Hoffman, a Phd student at Northwestern University who talks about environmental justice from an Indigenous lens, how our ideas around education and learning inform our understanding of the environment, and how Cece sees all of this work as interrelated. Check...
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The Environment as Part of Social Justice - Ecosystems of Change Ep. 2
Adiza Ameh and Emily Chu join Ecosystems of Change to talk about environmental justice as it relates to their own journeys and other social justice issues. As Program Managers at Social Justice Fund NW, Adiza and Emily take their participants on a process of learning and organizing and they’ll do...
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How Do We Embody Environmental Justice? - Ecosystems of Change Ep. 1
In the first episode of the limited series, Ecosystems of Change, host Aisha Al-Amin interviews Tayah Carlisle, a youth worker and urban farmer based in Chicago. They talk about getting introduced to the concept of environmental justice, the importance of building a connection to your local...
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Main: Stormwater 101 with guest David Tinto - Ep. 15
Hosts Stephan and Shahrzad speak with guest David Tinto about storm water: what is it, why does it matter, and what you can do to protect it! Connect with us: YouTube Channel: Cascadia College & UW Bothell Sustainability - YouTube Follow us on Instagram @UWBsustainability, or...
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Main: Bachelor of Sustainable Practices - Ep. 14
Stephan comes onto the podcast with guest David Tinto to speak about Cascadia College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices program! It's a 2 or 3 year degree to help students learn about sustainability, train into the green economy, and find work that matters and makes a...
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Main: Get involved with us! - Ep. 13
Our main podcast series welcomes new UWB Sustainability Coordinator Shahrzad! Hosts Shahrzad and Stephan chat about upcoming events from Sustainability and cover several ways to get involved with us. Gear Swap details: Cascadia College Bike Club • Instagram Register for Climate Author Night:...
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Sustainable Kodiaks - Teleplantic Ep. 4
In the fourth Episode of the miniseries Teleplantic host Elysia connects with Cascadia College’s President Dr. Eric Murray. Elysia notes the similarities and differences to the previous episode with the Chancellor of University of Washington Bothell. There is a focus on community effort, and…
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Skiing Sustainably - Teleplantic Ep 3
In the third episode of the miniseries, Teleplantic host Elysia connects with Patrick Wallace from Denver, Colorado. Their discussion shows the influence that region, communities, and values have on sustainable thinking. We also get to learn a little about one of the most Sustainable Ski…
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Water is Life - Teleplantic Ep. 2
This is the second episode of the miniseries Teleplantic where we shed a bit of light on individuals’ perspectives on Sustainability. In this episode, host Elysia connects with Tim Denler who operates the Greenwater drinking water treatment facility in Tacoma, WA, and talks about the importance…
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Sustainable Huskies - Teleplantic Ep. 1
Welcome to the first episode of the miniseries Teleplantic where we shed a bit a light on individuals' perspectives on Sustainability. In this episode, Cascadia College Sustainable Practices students and podcast host Elysia, connects with the Chancellor of University of Washington Bothell, Dr....
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Main: Annual Recap Ep. 12
In this episode, Rachel and Stephan recap Sustainability at UW Bothell and Cascadia College for the 2022-2023 school year. They discuss their favorite Earth Month events, the new little free library in the food forest, and the new Indigenous Studies program at Cascadia. Listen and reflect with…
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Main: Innovative Recycling - Ep. 11
This episode is adapted from a recording of our Waste Diversion Panel that was held during Earth Month 2023. Rachel interviews guests from Zero Waste Washington and DTG Recycling about innovative recycling solutions, what a zero waste future looks like, and waste diversion. Check it out!...
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Conclusion - Growing Up Green Ep. 8
In this episode, Vanessa and Belle say goodbye to Growing Up Green, and reflect on what they learned in each episode. In episode 2, we were introduced to environmental economics through tourism and COVID-19 social impacts. In episode 3, we covered the challenges of environmental education. In...
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Main: Earth Month 2023! Ep. 10
In this episode, Rachel and Stephan introduce Earth Month 2023. UW Bothell and Cascadia College are celebrating an entire month for sustainability, climate justice, and the environment this year. Since the founding of Earth Day in 1970, this single day celebration of the world that we live in has...
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Access to Environmental Education - Growing Up Green Ep. 7
In this episode, Vanessa interviews UW student Sammy Bellman, an Environmental Science Terrestrial Resource Management and Comparative History of Ideas dual major who is doing her senior thesis project on racial justice and a lack of access to nature-based education. They discuss different types…
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Environmental Politics and the Green New Deal - Growing Up Green Ep. 6
In this episode, Belle interviews political science UW PhD student Meagan Carmack. They discuss Meagan’s article on the Green New Deal, more specifically analyzing the electoral payoffs for the Green New Deal for the House Democrat incumbents in the 2020 national elections. Belle and Meagan also...
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Youth Climate Activism - Growing up Green Ep. 5
In this episode, Vanessa and Belle interview Nick Engelfried, a freelance writer, nonprofit founder, and climate activist who recently released his new book: “Movement Makers: How Young Activists Upended the Politics of Climate Change.” Vanessa, Belle, and Nick discuss getting started as a young...
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Growth in Environmental Literature - Growing up Green Ep. 4
In this episode, Belle interviews UW Program on the Environment and English doctoral candidate and professor Leah Rubinksy. They discuss the significance of environmental education and communicating environmental ideas through writing. Leah discusses her dissertation on Caribbean women’s writing,...
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Climate Education - Growing Up Green Ep. 3
In this episode, Vanessa interviews professor Mark Windschitl from the University of Washington College of Education. Mark and Vanessa cover some of the challenges and opportunities in environmental education. They also explore how to teach climate change and climate justice to students at...
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Ecotourism and Social Impacts - Growing Up Green Ep 2.
In this episode, Belle interviews Syracuse University PhD student Rachel Ameen. They discuss her senior thesis paper on coastal tourism in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and examine how closely intertwined consumerism, tourism, and environmentalism are. They also discuss the impact of COVID-19, and...
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Main: Construction and Climate Dialog - Ep. 9
Our main podcast series welcomes new UWB Sustainability Coordinator, Rachel! Hosts Rachel and Stephan get to chat about the changes afoot on campus, including the new residential village and Innovation Hall. Our Offices are hosting a climate dialog winter speaker series on climate change and...
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"Meet the Hosts" - Growing Up Green Ep. 1
University of Washington students, Vanessa and Belle, introduce themselves and go over why they are interested in the environment, and the main topics of the new miniseries: Growing Up Green! This mini series will be exploring environmental education and communication and how that affects...
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Finale - Env. Ethics and Education Ep.8
Camille and Ben wrap up their miniseries by sharing what they have learned throughout the process. They reveal what they think are the biggest take home messages gleaned from their guests and how these can apply to everyday life. Thank you for tuning in throughout this series and they hope you...
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Environmental Activism - Env. Ethics and Education Ep.7
In episode 7 of this miniseries, Camille meets with climate activist Court Olson to discuss the impacts of eco-anxiety on environmental activism. Court Olson, president of the People for Climate Action, shares his experiences with environmental education and what led him to his current position…
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Indigenous Knowledge - Env. Ethics and Education Ep.6
In this next episode, Camille meets with the president of the Igiugig Tribal Village Council, AlexAnna Salmon. AlexAnna shares how climate is impacting Indigenous villages and her experiences with eco-related anxiety. She also touches on what her primary focus is for future generations to learn....
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Wilderness Part 2 - Env. Ethics and Education Ep.5
Part 2! Ben interviews University of Washington Philosophy PhD candidate Arthur Obst about the values of wilderness. Arthur explains what he sees are the reasons why people should exercise humility when thinking about natural areas; the value of ‘letting be.’ They also discuss the treatment of…
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Wilderness Part 1 - Env. Ethics and Education Ep.4
Ben interviews University of Washington Philosophy PhD candidate Arthur Obst about the values of wilderness. Arthur explains what he sees are the reasons why people should exercise humility when thinking about natural areas; the value of ‘letting be.’ They also discuss the treatment of wild…
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Climate Anxiety - Env. Education Ep.3
In this episode, Camille talks with Dr. Bob Berley about his work as a climate psychologist. Together they discuss eco-anxiety and how we can deal with these emotions. They also look closer at how environmental education impacts climate anxiety. Take a listen to this episode to hear how we are…
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Elementary Education and Animal Ethics - Env. Ethics and Education Ep.2
Camille and Ben interview University of Washington Seattle Professor Karen Emmerman. This episode covers a wide range of topics, from Professor Emmerman’s experience as a philosopher in residence at John Muir elementary school, to eco-anxiety, to her views on speciesism. To learn more about...
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Intro and Meet the Hosts - Environmental Ethics and Education Ep.1
Hosts Camille and Ben introduce their miniseries, Environmental Ethics and Approaches to Education, and highlight the main points that will be discussed in each episode. They explain the importance of their two topics and how they relate to one another. They also discuss how they became…
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Food Sustainability - Earth We're Just Livining in It - Ep. 2 part 2 (Miniseries)
Christy and Vivian introduce the importance of food agriculture and benefits of self-planting in our communities. They interview Cherry Liu, the Beacon Food Forest Outreach Coordinator, who describes more in depth about the history of farming and how she began working for the Beacon Food Forest....
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Food sustainability - Earth, We're Just Living in It - Ep. 2 Part 1 (Miniseries)
Christy and Vivian talk about the importance of food insecurity, and what the Kodiak Cave provides for the Cascadia Campus. They interview Kim Jones, the operations manager of the Kodiak Cave Food Resource Center. Kim covered that the Kodiak Cave focuses on the stigma of food insecurity and the...
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Main: EERC at St. Edwards - Ep. 8
Stephan welcomes the new co-host, Kristen, to the show! This episode covers sustainability work, what UW Bothell is working on, and introducing the new EERC Program Manager! Learn about when the EERC will open in St. Edward State Park, and how students will be able to get involved! Learn more…
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Sustainability is a core concept and value of the University of Washington Bothell/Cascadia College campus. This podcast showcases sustainability efforts and solutions for our planet and society - from students, staff, and faculty!
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