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Greener Thoughts

Welcome to Greener Thoughts. I help you understand the environment today, so you can experience a greener life.My name is Na'ilah Dawkins. I have been an Environmentalist since age 12 and knew I'd be a scientist growing up so I became a Sociologist!🎁Be an entrant in my 3 special annual giveaways!🎁 Featured in:🌟 January 2020 Podblade.com article '43 Expert Tips to Creating a Successful Podcast'🌟 June 2019 Guest Blog post of the Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter's blog🌟 3-time Guest Podcaster and over 23-times Guest Co-host✔️Cover Art by Greener Thoughts, Creator and Host - Na'ilah

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    Glyphosate + Indigenous Food Systems + Human Health Issues = A Recipe for Disaster

    Glyphosate is the manmade enemy. Indigenous people are exposing what's happening to their ways of life and this episode share their voice.Episode resources:Research paper - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5044953/ (Trends in glyphosate herbicide use in the United States and globally)Recorded: 05-04-2026#greenerthoughtspodcast #Indigenousfolkways #FoodScience #BacktoNature #Community #ALIVEpodcastnetwork#ALIVEapp---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main)Email: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution (ALIVE Podcast Network). Thank you.

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    How to be a Citizen Scientist!

    Spring is here and so are the opportunities of how to be a Citizen Scientist. Learn more in this episode!Recorded: 04-17-2026#ALIVEpodcastnetwork#BlackPodcasters#Newpodcastepisode#citizenscience #nature #stewardship #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.

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    Planting Seeds of Safety: Protecting Your Mental Health, Remote Work & Rural Ghana

    This episode is equal parts empowerment, environmental impact, and about mental health wellness. Please share this with someone you know who is affected.Recorded: 03-05-2026 #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main)Email: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution. Thank you.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"On the Shore" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Your Go-To List for 20+ Plant-based Sustainable Leathers & Accessories + Updates - Part 1

    Iconic. And yes, there WILL be a part 2. Recorded: 07-21-2025#climatechange #greenfashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    What is the National Climate Assessment (NCA)?

    The NCA is in a league of it's own and well the U.S. is out of office for the foreseeable future.Recorded: 05-10-2025#climatechange #government #research #public policy #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Color Me Pink: 5 Sustainable Nail Polishes Brands To Try Today

    New to sustainable nail polishes? Paint yourself pretty, here!Recorded: 04-21-2025#cleanbeauty #greenbeauty #nailcolor #sustainablenailpolishes #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    20+ New Environmental Film Festivals You Should Know for Earth Month

    All the top environmental fests, all in one place!Recorded: 04-05-2025#cinema #greencinema # ecofilms #documentaries #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    The Needs of Net Zero

    Net zero is needed now. The right way.Recorded: 04-02-2025#globalemissions #netzero #Parisclimateagreement #treaty #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Why Glacier Melts Matter Now

    We must reverse, what seems irreversible...now.Recorded: 03-29-2025#climatechange #glaciers #research #seaice #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    My TOP 5 Sustainable Mobile Apps

    These are a few of my favorite things.Recorded: 03-22-2025#apps #cellphone #innovation #sustainable #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    What is Biologging? and How Animals Benefit

    Biologging. Benefitting biology from their POV.Recorded: 03-22-2025#animals #data #Japan #marinelife #research #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Your New Fave Climate Infrastructure Funding Tool!

    One tool, to rule them all. Apply.Resources:The tool -https://grist.org/accountability/climate-infrastructure-ira-bil-map-tool/How to apply - https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/how-do-i-apply-grant-under-inflation-reduction-actRecorded: 03-18-2025#climatechange #federal #funding #goverment #online #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Global Warming vs. Climate Change?

    Part of the same, still different. All powerful.Recorded: 03-14-2025#climatechange #globalwarming #news #info #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    What is a Green Influencer?

    Just the right mix, no special seasoning needed. What becoming an influencer in the sustainable world can be.Recorded: 03-11-2025#future #research #socialmedia #tourism #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    3-D Printed Plant-Based Food Tech + 16 Companies to Know!

    3-D food in 4D for your tastebuds to feel an your eyes to see!Recorded: 03-08-2025#food #plantnews #Spain #technews #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Centering Caribbean Food Culture & History, Conserves Farm Culture and Protects Species

    Caribbean cuisine roots can continue to live on...Resource link:(UWI)https://www.mona.uwi.edu/ccrib/programmes/mphilphd-ethnobotany-and-ethnobiologyRecorded: 03-04-2025#Caribbean #farming #history #Jamaica #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    The Clean Machine - EU and the Renewable Energy Revolution

    EU renewable energy race, who will be victorious?Recorded: 03-02-2025#energy #EU #news #renewable #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Under Construction: A New Research-Backed Insulation + The Warmest Fibers Out

    Futuristic building insulation huge promise, maybe?Cheat code: United By Blue - WELCOME2BLUE10Recorded: 02-24-2025#construction #insulation #news #research #university #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Coffee, Reishi, and 3-D: Plastic Alternatives Straight from the Lab!

    Excited about 3-D printing and alternatives to plastic? Tune in to hear about what research insight news about unconventional materials mixed together creates the perfect durable material alternative to pesky plastic.Resource links (clothing:)62 Clothing Brands from the USA Making More Ethical and Sustainable Fashionhttps://goodonyou.eco/most-ethical-and-sustainable-clothing-brands-from-us/15 sustainable clothing brandshttps://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/eco-friendly-clothing-brands/Companies who turn food waste into fashion statementshttps://foodtank.com/news/2022/08/companies-turning-food-waste-into-fashion-statements/Recorded: 02-21-2025 #performance #plastics #research #technology #university #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Exposing Essential Oils: How to Protect Yourself Against Phthalates!

    Perfect your skincare, bodycare, and personal care routine the right way - and eliminate what is causing severe health impacts from phthalates. Learn how and more in this episode.Recorded: 02-18-2025#aromatherapy #cosmetics #perfume #plastics #research #toxics #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    South Darfur, Deforestation, and one Empowering Woman + Over 20 Tree-Planting Orgs and Companies to Support

    Happy Valentine's Day!Here about the story of the powerful, empowered woman Zahra Adam Khamis and her story of resilience, environmental leadership, and supporting efforts to instill skills and protect South Darfur and Chad. Let me know your thoughts by email and they will be ready in the following episode!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Resources mentioned:> The companies to support are listed here and in the episode, while the orgs/agencies are in the episode and not listed:> Organizations/companies that plant trees with purchases1- Woodchuck USA (https://www.woodchuckusa.com/)Buy One. Plant One.That's why we have partnered with American Forests to plant a tree for every product we sell. Be a part of this next chapter with us.2- Tentrees (https://www.tentree.com/) 1 item sold = 10 trees planted3- Net Zero Co. (https://www.netzerocompany.com/)Donates to Eden Reforestation Projects4- Conscious Step (https://consciousstep.com/)1 each pair sold = 10 trees planted5- Tree Tribe (https://treetribe.com/)1 per item sold = 10 trees planted6- Woodwatch (https://global.woodwatch.com/)1 product sold = 1 tree planted 7- Earth Toys (https://www.earthtoys.net/)1 per toy sold = 1 tree planted8- GoSun (https://gosun.co/) 1 solar cooker sold = 1 tree planted9- Zero Waste Cartel (https://zerowastecartel.com/) 1 item sold = 1 tree planted10- Etnies (https://etnies.com/)Buy a shoe, plant a tree11- Baron Fig (https://baronfig.com/)Buy a journal, plant a tree12- Trinity Oaks (https://www.trinityoaks.com/)For every six bottles of Trinity Oaks wine purchased, we plant a tree.13- Pacific Shvaing (https://pacificshaving.com/)For every purchase = 1 tree plantedRecorded: 02-14-2025#deforestation #energy #war #womensempowerment #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main) -https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastEmail: [email protected] the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"Easy Lemon (30 second)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    AAA: What Would You Be Willing to Pay for Reduced Flight Emissions?

    Australia, airports, and airlines, - this episode-is all about it! Want to learn how to reduce your overall flight emission? Then this episode is for you.Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'!Recorded: 02-10-2025#emissions #energy #research #transportation #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastFrom the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    Kids, Cyprus, and Cooking Oil : How Waste Becomes Biofuel!

    Kudos to Cyprus and it's cooking oil kids!Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'!Recorded: 02-07-2025#biofuel #education #energy #organization #greenerthoughtspodcast---Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.**Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcastFrom the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.Music credited to:"The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  24. 241

    The Great Southern Land: The Costs of Preventing Animal Extinctions in Australia

    It's time the animals thrive, or else we humans won't. Socially conscious animated videos mentioned: From THEE Steve Cutts - 'Turning Point' (2020)- https://youtu.be/p7LDk4D3Q3U?si=vRLAbpD-efbjcwK0 Website resource: https://www.iucnredlist.org/ - IUCN organization Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 02-03-2025 #animals #endangered #extinction #research #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  25. 240

    E-Waste to Epic Win: How Lab Creates Precious Metals & Converting CO2

    New innovations, research, and ideas are needed to slow and eliminate modern e-waste. This news from Cornell University is a start... Socially conscious animated videos mentioned: From THEE Steve Cutts - 'Wake Up Call' (2014) - https://youtu.be/jid2A7ldc_8?si=AWBn9tHUa-WVtCKF 'Turning Point' (2020)- https://youtu.be/p7LDk4D3Q3U?si=vRLAbpD-efbjcwK0 Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-31-2025 #ewaste #sociallyconscious #tech #waste #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  26. 239

    Survey Says: From Food Insecurity to Love Thy Neighbor

    This is for Baltimore! Whether you are from Baltimore, visited, lived there (or continue to), or work in Baltimore (City or County), thank you for protecting the city and supporting where you are from. Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-27-2025 #Baltimore #community #survey #podcast #policy #progress #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  27. 238

    What The World Needs Now: A New Center Aimed at Ending Corporate Harm

    Let's end corporate greed, being taken advantage of, and protect ourselves in 2025 an beyond! Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-24-2025 #corporations #podcast #policy #socialchange #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  28. 237

    Promises, Promises: Coca Cola - A Lesson on Greenwashing

    Greenwashing: the act of making false or misleading statements about the environmental benefits of a product or practice. (NRDC) Scholarly article: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adj8275 Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-20-2025 #boycott #greenwash #podcast #plasticpollution #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  29. 236

    Fighting Food Waste with Policy and Prevention

    Let's fight food waste in the U.S., together! Resources: (podcasts mentioned) A. Talking Rubbish Podcast - talkingrubbishpodcast.com (UK) B. USAID's Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usaids-kitchen-sink-a-food-loss-and-waste-podcast/id1658082929 C. The Leading Voices in Food - World Food Policy Center at Duke Sanford -https://wfpc.sanford.duke.edu/podcast_topic/food-waste-implications/ D. Food is Wasted - foodiswasted.com Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-17-2025 #foodwaste #change #podcast #publicppolicy #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  30. 235

    From the Vietnam War: The Pesticide Generation

    This is for my maternal Grandpa, Amos White a veteran of the Korean War. Websites/resources: > Article22.com > Fromwartopeace.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-14-2025 #political #Vietnam #veteran #war #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  31. 234

    This Episode is for Men: Pesticides and Prostate Cancer

    Whether you are a health fanatic or making a resolution to up your health, if you have a prostate gland this episode is for you. Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-07-2025 #cancer #chemicals #menshealth #research #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  32. 233

    Slavery in the 21st Century: How to Not Support It!

    Thank you for supporting being against slavery by listening to this podcast episode. Websites/resources: > https://www.ethicaltrade.org/insights/issues/modern-slavery/modern-slavery-initiatives > Free the Slaves - freetheslaves.net (US) > International Justice Mission , VA (US) > Anti-slavery International - antislavery.org (UK) (World's oldest international human rights org - 1839) > Walk Free - walkfree.org (AUS) > Polaris Project - polarisproject.org (US) **Platinum transparency - FTS, Polaris Project ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 01-03-2025 #antislavery #labor #people #research #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  33. 232

    In the Thick of It: Long Term Air Pollution = Deadly Blood Clots!

    This is the nightmare you never saw coming. Good thing there is an alarm clock (episode.) Definition: Bromeliad (Puya leptostachya and Puya membranacea) in high-altitude a.k.a. puna. Websites/resources: > Scholarly article - Household air pollution disparities between socioeconomic groups in Chicago - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11373614/ > Lung.org > https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Six-impactful-actions-cities-can-take-to-improve-their-air-quality?language=en_US ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening to, sharing, and supporting 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 12-31-2024 #airpollution #news #people #research #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  34. 231

    The End of New Plastic Pollution?

    Big plastic and more than 60 countries around the globe are coming together to rethink, reduce, and replace plastic and its impact global. Tune in to all the details here! Websites to support: > Earthhero.com > EthicalSuperstore.com > Zerowastestore.com >Thrivemarket.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 12-28-2024 #ethical #news #plastic #pollution #unitednations #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  35. 230

    Axolotls are Awesome: What Makes It Unique and How to Adopt One

    Things for you to know: > 1. Virtually adopt an axolotl https://www.restauracionecologica.org/adopciones Adoption prices range from $10 to $5,393 USD. Participants can purchase a meal for an axolotl; adopt an axolotl for one, six, or 12 months; contribute to building an axolotl shelter; or adopt a chinampa refuge, or artificial island, for one, six, or 12 months. In exchange for their contribution, supporters receive a digital kit of information and proof of virtual adoption. Payment accepted via card and PayPal. > 2. Organizations to support: World Wildlife Fund - https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/species-adoptions/axolotl MOTE - https://mote.org/adopt/ Levels: $30, $100, $150 USD e-levels (Marine Laboratory & Aquarium) - Sarasota, FL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 12-23-2024 #axolotl #conservation #minecraft #news #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "The Ice Giants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  36. 229

    Japan Jumpstarts at Plastic Recycling By Examining River Pollution and Research

    Things you need to know: > 1. Join a local clean-up: (especially in the DMV) Anacostia Watershed Society - https://www.anacostiaws.org/ Potomac Conservancy - https://potomac.org Alice Ferguson Foundation - https://www.fergusonfoundation.org/ > 2. Product-focus: Filtrol: https://www.filtrol.net/ Coraball: https://coraball.com/: Now a Cora Board, and Cora Clip Other water filter treatments > 3. Organizations to support: https://theoceancleanup.com: Fundraise, join the crew, become a citizen scientist, get merch https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org: Host a documentary screening, Join the Plastic Free Campus program, conduct a brand audit, support the global plastics treaty ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 12-20-2024 #news #research #plasticpollution #waste #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message. Music credited to: "Our Story Begins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "In The West" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Harlequin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  37. 228

    The Cautionary Canary in the Coal Mine & Preventing (More) Climate Change

    CORRECTION: podcast episode #230 Things you need to know: Old: 100 polluting companies, responsible for 71% of global emissions (2015) Update: https://peri.umass.edu/greenhouse-100-polluters-index-current (Political Economy Institute of University of Mass.) + https://www.un.org/en/actnow/ten-actions 1. Books: 15 books, very diverse - https://www.nypl.org/blog/2024/09/10/new-books-climate-change + 10 books listed: Researcher?: https://research.un.org/en/climate-change/books + Good Reads website, Libby app 2. Websites: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/what-are-solutions-climate-change#renewable-energy 3. Organizations: C40.org - 40 megacities committed to address climate change head on Carbon Tracker (carbontracker.org) Inside Climate News (Insideclimatenews.org) World Climate Foundation (worldclimatefoundation.org) Coalition for Rainforest Nations (rainforestcoalition.org) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! Recorded: 12-15-2024 #climatechange #news #research #science #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.

  38. 227

    See What the Sea Ice Reveals: New Research Points to A New Molecule Found

    There is a new molecule afloat and it's been discovered! Sea sediments, sea ice, and how this impacts climate change are packed in this podcast episode. Useful climate change resources: 1) Resource: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/the-50-states-of-climate-change/ 2) Books: Need books? The top 25 books on climate change have what you need https://earth.org/climate-change-books/ Authors from Paul Hawken, Naomi Klein, and more! 3) Kids resources: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/kids-guide-to-climate-change/ + NASA - Kids Guide to Climate Change. Features games, activities, videos and career paths info. + https://www.wgbh.org/climate-action-curriculum-for-kids WGBH (channel programming) - Consists of climate educational resources for kids from preschool to high school levels + https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/climate-change-resources WWF - Climate Change Resources for kids. Features include teacher's curriculum, 'Climate Hero' certificate, live lessons, posters, and more! + https://www.nrdc.org/stories/your-guide-talking-kids-all-ages-about-climate-change NRDC - 'Your Guide to Talking with kids of all ages about Climate Change' 4) Organizations to support: + The Climate Group - https://www.theclimategroup.org/ Join an event, explore their subject areas: energy, transport, food, industry, and more! + The Climate Change Project - https://www.climaterealityproject.org/ Attend a training, join a chapter (U.S. based), donate time, or money. Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 11-2-2023 #climatechange #discovery #newresearch # #consciousstep #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast From the main page, you can support the podcast with a monthly contribution and/or send a voice message.

  39. 226

    Gain Beauty...Get Rid of Trash-Altogether!: 7 Useful Steps in Breaking From Waste in Your Beauty Routine

    What packaging proliferates your skincare routine? Could you make changes? Do you want to try? It looks like you are open to the idea and that's a start. You'll find several fun and easy options here for looking at your beauty care in a new light and saving money and time along the way. Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 06-12-2023 #Beautycare #skincare #bodycare #waste #packagingstandards #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**

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    Leave Your Waste Behind!: 20 Circular Startups Making Waste a Thing of the Past

    What makes a circular startup pop? What is the circular economy and why for today? These questions and more are answered with amazing startups changing the face of waste, preventing it before it even starts. Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 04-29-2023 #BCorp #European #sustainableeconomy #innovation #startup #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**

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    Puffy and Oh So Fluffy: All the Best in Eco-friendly Winter Wear

    Want some winter weather looks you can feel good about wearing and supporting? Look no further than the latest styles of winter sure to keep you warm, stylish, and with sustainable flair. Be sure to check back-in because this kind of episode can be updated if you want to learn more about more styles as they come about. Share with friends or someone in the market for a coat but who may be vegan or well versed in environmental certifications! Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 12-28-2022 #BCorp #Outerknown #Fjällräven #sustainablegear #staywarmmyfriends #tentree #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**

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    The Resource that Shouldn't be a Luxury: Research Supports Why Piped Water Matters

    Where does the water you use come from? Have an answer? Great! Now imagine what someone else on the other side of the world has to do just to have daily drinking water...it's intense, it's difficult but it doesn't have to stay that way. Zambian interviewers and Stanford researchers bring to light how the power of piped water makes a world of difference in the lives of rural communities. RESOURCES: 'USAID FY2020 Global Water and Development' report - https://www.globalwaters.org/sites/default/files/global-water-and-development-annual-report-2021-121421-508.pdf; USAID stats infographic - https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020_OnePager_final_revised_1.4.21.pdf; 'Water Stressed Countries List' - https://www.wri.org/insights/worlds-36-most-water-stressed-countries Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 05-26-2022 #BCorp #protectingcommunities #publicgood #planettoprotect #waterislife #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

  43. 222

    The Bare Necessities of Barefoot Shoes - 2

    Who knew barefoot shoes could be so fun to explore? There are so many amazing things to consider when buying a pair and if you are new to the world of barefoot/minimalist shoes then look no further! Whether you have young kids who love to play and wander outside at recess or you love day hikes and walking in grass in the summertime barefoot shoes give you the flexibility, strength, and senses to power your feel like they were made to do. Check out more in this in-depth podcast episode. Part 2. RESOURCES: 1) Barefoot Shoe Companies: Feelgrounds.com, bedrocksandals.com, lunasandals.com, belenka.com, groundies.com, zaqq.com,  2) https://anyasreviews.com/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type/, and 3) https://anyasreviews.com/barefoot-minimalist-shoe-discounts-coupons/ Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 01-18-2022 #Barefootshoes #feeltheground #minimalistshoes #shoesandsoles #shoesnosocks #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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    The Bare Necessities of Barefoot Shoes - 1

    Who knew barefoot shoes could be so fun to explore? There are so many amazing things to consider when buying a pair and if you are new to the world of barefoot/minimalist shoes then look no further! Whether you have young kids who love to play and wander outside at recess or you love day hikes and walking in grass in the summertime barefoot shoes give you the flexibility, strength, and senses to power your feel like they were made to do. Check out more in this in-depth podcast episode. **CORRECTION: Eco-Fact is from Jan./Feb. 2021, not Jan./Feb. 2020.** RESOURCES: 1) Barefoot Shoe Companies: Vivobarefoot.com, bohempia.com, bohempiausa.com, xeroshoes.com, mukishoes.com, lems.com, 2) https://www.lemsshoes.com/blogs/news/why-wearing-shoes-with-arch-support-can-lead-to-problems, 3) https://anyasreviews.com/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type/, 4) https://anyasreviews.com/barefoot-minimalist-shoe-discounts-coupons/ Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 11-15-2021 #Barefootshoes #feeltheground #minimalistshoes #saveyoursoles #unleashyourfeet #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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    10 Fascinating Facts About Palm Trees!

    Depending where you live in the world palm trees are plentiful, vibrant, and viable as a source for different kinds of food and more. Though did you know that there are many different kinds of palm trees - thousands even?! Or that there are many sneaky ways palm oil ingredients are hidden in plain sight in common, everyday products? Look out for these and other facts and some easy yet fun ways to not use destructive palm oil products  and to find out which companies are part of the palm oil problem. RESOURCES: 1) https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/pages/view-maps, 2) https://palmoilscorecard.panda.org/, 3) PEBBLE app -  https://pebblemag.com/news/how-to-find-palm-oil-free-products Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 09-15-2021 #Deforestation #facts #nestle #sustainableonly #unilever #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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    The Future Possibilities of Recycling Polyolefinic Plastics & The Many Recycled Plastic Products of Today

    Plastics have no plans of ceasing production but what would a world without plastics look like? What does the research show us about plastics now? There are many things this podcast will cover, even fascinating recycled/reclaimed plastic products that will eliminate the need for need plastics used! If you are for the end of an increasingly plastic future, this is the episode for you. RECYCLING PLASTICS LINK: https://www.treehugger.com/how-many-times-can-plastic-be-recycled-5184396 Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-30-2021 #Ecofriendlyalternatives #verymuchagainstvirginplastic #saynotoplastic #whatwedonowmatters #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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    The 19 Latest Best Rated in Organic Soft Socks & Unbelievably Comfy Underwear!

    Everyone needs underwear that doesn't compromise and socks that leave your feel relaxed and at ease. With the following underwear for men, women, and unisex options range and so do the prices but never the sustainability! Only the best are put to the test here, so be sure to note your favorites and explore the many options of ecofriendly essentials. Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-08-2021 #Ecofriendly #sustainablewear #saynotoxicchemicals #undies #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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    Love You Mug!: 8 Eco-friendly Travel Mugs to Help You Tackle Your Day

    Love a hot drink or cold tea? Also want to rock some eco-friendly gear that will last for years to come? Well, you will be in luck to know the durable, stylish, functional designs and drink-ware that will get you through the day and the companies that put the planet first! Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 07-22-2021 #Ecofriendly #sturdy #saynotheplastic #storyofplastic #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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    The Top 9 Very Best in Vegan Boots!

    Whether you are a vegan or not, thank you for checking out this episode. You may be new to vegan shoes in general, much less vegan boots and this episode provides stellar, fashionable boot options and so much more. My hope is that this information can shape your conscious shoe choices in the future and help you make healthier ones. RESOURCE: https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shopping-symbol-guide.jpg Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 07-09-2021 #Ecofriendly #sustainableshoes #veganwear #wearandcare #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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    Feel Good About Your Flow: 8 Period Cups Alternatives to Try!

    New to the world of period cups/menstrual cups? This podcast episode is about the recently, best rated period cups and if you are unsure about what cup is best this episode will help you make a better informed decision. Take care of your period and rejoice in the simplicity heard here. Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 06-30-2021 #Changeforthebetter #Ecofriendly #periodproducts #sustainable #greenerthoughtspodcast --- Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'. **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Greener Thoughts. I help you understand the environment today, so you can experience a greener life.My name is Na'ilah Dawkins. I have been an Environmentalist since age 12 and knew I'd be a scientist growing up so I became a Sociologist!🎁Be an entrant in my 3 special annual giveaways!🎁 Featured in:🌟 January 2020 Podblade.com article '43 Expert Tips to Creating a Successful Podcast'🌟 June 2019 Guest Blog post of the Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter's blog🌟 3-time Guest Podcaster and over 23-times Guest Co-host✔️Cover Art by Greener Thoughts, Creator and Host - Na'ilah

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