Sustainability Explored

Fresh start // new twist // new format

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been one year since you last heard from me, I am happy to be back! Carefully starting the new chapter of the podcast, please forgive if I lost th...

Fashion for Change! Interview with Justina Lizikevičiūtė and Roman Lobas

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justina Lizikevičiūtė and Roman Lobas, experts in innovation and sustainability from Katalista Ventures join this episode to discuss the sustainabl...

Sustainability Explored is back with new season #9 and few important updates.

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After extended vacations, Sustainability Explored is back! The podcast enters a new season, #9, with important updates. The founder of the podcast, An...

Solar Simplified: Revolution in Renewable Energy Distribution, with Aviv Shalgi

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Aviv Shalgi, a Co-Founder and CEO of Solar Simplified where he is Revolutionizing the way solar energy is distributed, bringing it to th...

Sustainable sidekicks for environmental behavior change, with Livvy Drake

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have Livvy Drake, the driver of environmental behavior change in organizations across the UK. We will discuss practical steps of bringing mor...

Lifecycle Revive: Medical Textile Recycling, with Andy Straisfeld

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Masks, gloves, and other sorts of medical waste created in unprecedented amounts since early 2020 and throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic create ...

SwagCycle: Upcycling of Branded Merchandise, with Ben Grossman

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When companies rebrand or get acquired, branded merchandise with outdated logos and mottos often end up in a landfill before their actual material lif...

The Infinite Recyclability of Metals, with Jenny Wassenaar from Trivium Packaging

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are discussing metal packaging, how the work of VP Sustainability at a big company like Trivium Packaging looks like, the systemic collabora...

How Norway leads the Race to Electrify, with Hege Barnes from Innovation Norway

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with Hege Barnes, Regional Director Americas at Innovation Norway, we are talking about the Race to Electrify, how Norway innovates th...

The Corona Chronicles: Envisioning a New Normal for Regeneration and Thriving with Ralph Thurm

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, we discuss with Ralph Thurm, a Co-Founder r3.0 Redesign for Resilience and Regeneration, Managing Director OnCommons gGmbH, ...

Earth Day Special with Prof. Maurie Cohen

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this special day, Earth Day of 2021, we are looking 30 years back at what has been achieved in terms of sustainable development since Rio-1992, how...

Digital Fashion 101 with Krista Jantti

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are talking with Krista Jantti, a design consultant focused on XR, AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, about the future and the ...

The Role Non-Profits Play in Advancing Sustainability with Gaëlle Mogli @ConnectAID

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are talking with Gaëlle Mogli, the founder of ConnectAID - the platform helping NGOs become visible and plant the 'seeds of su...

News ⚡: Sustainability Career course is live 💫💫💫

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus news-sharing episode - my audio course called How to Build Your Career in Sustainability is finally live on Listenable! Enjoy it :) To...

How to Prepare for Natural Disasters, with George Siegal, the author of The Last House Standing movie

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are talking to George Siegal, the director of The Last House Standing movie, about documentary filmmaking, natural disasters, the ...

Interior Design Done Sustainably, with Marcy Garcia from MG Design Lab

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are talking to Marcy Garcia, creative director and owner of The MG Design Lab, about interior design that is not only aestheticall...

The Role of Data and Futurism in Sustainability, with Tim Panagos from Microshare.io

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we learn what empowering opportunities data, AI, the Internet-of-Things, and the future itself has in store for us. Anna talks to ...

How to Make a Company Climate Positive with Jack Kennedy from Dodo

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between climate positivity and climate neutrality? How the company's carbon footprint is calculated and how accurate the algorit...

Growth Reinvented: Turn Your Data and Artificial Intelligence Into Money' by Mika Ruokonen_book review February

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For my February self-imposed reading challenge, I chose "Growth Reinvented: Turn Your Data and Artificial Intelligence Into Money" by Mika Ruokonen. D...

Environmental Communication with Andjela Djuraskovic

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are talking with Andjela Djuraskovic, "a versatile eco enthusiast with a background in social sciences", an Environmental Activist...

Zero-waste Lifestyle: Start Where You Are, with Callee Ackland

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Callee Ackland, the owner of two zero-waste businesses, shares tips & tricks on how to start living a zero-waste lifestyle stress-free.  Lear...

Climate-positive Bamboo Building, with Troy Carter from RIZOME

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From this episode you will learn how RIZOME is scaling engineered bamboo lumber into primary global construction material, planting one of the largest...

How to create nourishing spaces using sustainable design? With Susan Inglis from Sustainable Furnishings Council

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to learn the story behind Sustainable Furnishings Council and its #JustOne campaign aimed at creating more sustainable, nourishing spaces. Tod...

Crawly Composters: Worm Away Your Organic Waste, with Cathy Nesbitt

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an exciting interview on indoor organic waste composting and the special role worms play in it! Cathy Nesbitt, our guest today, is a Worm ...

The Personal MBA. Master the Art of Business_book review January

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For my January self-imposed reading challenge, I chose 'The Personal MBA. Master the Art of Business' by Josh Kaufman. Here is what the author says: T...

Healthy & sustainable built-in environments, with April Elaine Powell

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to learn today about sustainable interior and identity design, furniture design, sourcing, idea generation, and business strategy for the well...

Andeana Hats - Local Peruvian Sustainable Hats Brand, with Laura Grier

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into this episode to hear the vibe of the Peruvian artisanal art of hats & weavings creation. The authentic and very inspiring approach of the An...

Declutter Your Way to Peace of Mind, with Julie Coraccio

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As an eco-organizer and professional declutterer, Julia teaches people to be sustainable when decluttering and when organizing. This episode is full o...

Sustainable Cultures & Awakened Capitalism, with Catherine Bell from The Awakened Company

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re joined by Catherine Bell to discuss the relentless pursuit of more and healthy sustainable corporate cultures and awakened capitalism a...

Bonus_Plans & Ideas for 2021 💫💫💫

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2020 was a blast - through this podcast it taught me consistency and discipline, opened my eyes to the diversity of this world via interviews with gue...

Sustainability Predictions for 2021, with Gro Dyrnes from Innovation Norway

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Gro Dyrnes, Regional Director Americas at Innovation Norway, offers us a sneak peek at the ideas, predictions, and expectations ...

Digital Branding for Sustainable Businesses, with Eric Ressler from Cosmic, A Social Impact Creative Agency

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Eric Ressler shares the secrets of digital branding for sustainability. As the founder and creative director at Cosmic, A social...

Sustainability Certification for SMEs, with David Goodman from Edenark Group

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, David Goodman, CEO and President of the Edenark Group, talks about the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of adjusting environmental management ...

Digital Carbon Footprint & How to Measure It. Interview with Frank Meehan from Equilibrium World

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by Frank Meehan to discuss the importance of using digital measuring tools and reporting as ways to quantify and share the results...

Vertical farming for food sustainability: the case of Eden Green Technology, with Eddy Badrina

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eddy Badrina joins us today for an exciting conversation on the role played by vertical farming to food sustainability. With advanced greenhouse techn...

The future of packaging? (K)NOT Plastic! with Ry Russell

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by Ry Russell from Knot Plastic™ to learn about how we can replace plastics in our current lifestyle with innovative materials t...

From recycled furniture to a better planetary footprint: the case of Van de Sant, with Robert Milder

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's short and snappy episode, we talk to Robert Milder, designer and environmentalist, about the transition to a circular design, recycled mate...

Sustainability through the economic & political lens, with Noel Bagwell from The Honest Lawyer Podcast

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on a new-style episode with Noel Bagwell as we peel the onion around the economics and politics of sustainability. In just about an hour and a...

Innovative ways circular asset management drives sustainability, with Noreen Kam from LUP Global

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by Noreen Kam to discuss the intricacies of circular asset management and its importance in driving sustainability. We start by le...

Environment as a victim of war & armed conflicts, with Nikolai Denisov, Zoï Environment Network, consultant to the OSCE, the UN & other organizations

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today for an unusual, yet exciting episode on a multidimensional topic: the intersection of environmental protection and conflict mitigation. ...

Hop in on the Slow Fashion Bus, with Olesya Lane

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join today's conversation with Olesya Lane, one of the most joyful creatives we've met, who will introduce you to the world of sowing, mending, and up...

Fueling sustainable change one fuel at a time, with Twyla Dell

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Twyla Dell delights us with a conversation about the history and future of sustainability based on the clean energy transition. Fuel is a core ...

Humans & nature: what do we gain from connecting with nature? With Elliot Connor from Human Nature Project

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today for an eye-opening conversation on the human-nature connection together with young ecologist Elliot Connor. As we begin to break the bar...

How to Lead Sustainably? With Trista Bridges

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today for an exclusive episode with Trista Bridges, author of  “Leading Sustainably” on the importance and challenges of driving the ...

Resource Efficiency for Business - How to Reduce Costs & Environmental Footprints with Patricio Gonzalez Morel

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we turn the belief that sustainability is costly on its head as we discuss with Patricio Gonzalez Morel about the enormous potenti...

Indigenous rights, identity, and spirituality vs. mining activities in Guinea. Interview with Bintou Camara

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our discussion today with Bintou Camara is filled with precious insights about the urgent sustainability issues faced by indigenous communities in Gui...

The Cradle to Cradle Certification Explained, with Aglaia Gomez from EcoIntelligentGrowth

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we debunk the most interesting aspects of the Cradle to Cradle Certification™ for more sustainable products together with Aglaia Gomez from Ec...

How to Communicate Sustainability Effectively with Erica Larson from Pixel Power

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today, as we discuss with Erica Larson about the art & science of branding and marketing sustainability. It's new, yet it's a hot topic th...

Eco-feminism: How Human and Environmental Rights Are Interconnected. Interview with Mirishahe Syla from Kosovo Center for Counseling, Social Services, and Research

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, together with Mirishahe Syla, we take the concepts of feminism, gender equality, and environmental justice and discuss their numer...

Design with Sustainability in Mind. Interview with Aya Ulan

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're excited to be joined by Aya Ulan in a conversation about sustainable design. Step by step, we dive into the principles of the circular de...

How to Become a Strong Sustainability Professional or SustainAble: From vision to results. Interview with Virginia Cinquemani

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're joined by Virginia Cinquemani, author, entrepreneur, and consultant in the sustainability field, to discuss what is needed to a...

ISO Certification: What You Need to Know as a Business. Interview with Pierre Servan from Factor Quality

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today as Pierre Servan from Factor Quality sheds more light on the main issues and steps involved in helping businesses implement environmenta...

Sustainable Event Management Debunked! Interview with Serena Pacifico from evntACT

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are joined by Serena Pacifico from evntACT to discuss the intricacies of sustainable event management and its role in the futur...

The Quadruple Bottom Line in Business Sustainability - What's New? Interview with Kumar Iyer

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today, as Kumar Iyer introduces an innovative model - the quadruple bottom line - to design and implement sustainability in modern organizatio...

How Private-Public Partnerships Can Save Cities From Oblivion. Interview with Ognyan Georgiev

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss with Ognyan Georgiev, investigative journalist and former urban researcher at MIT, about the implications of and solutions for regio...

Effective Lightning for Individual Well-Being & Sustainability. Interview with Terry John from LifeLight Studio

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today, as we discuss with the light consultant, Terry John, about the importance of effective lighting in improving our lives. Light is a key ...

Saving the Last Rainforests - One Acre at a Time. Interview with Danny Blue from One Million Acres

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Danny Blue, the founder of a social enterprise “One Million Acres”, joins us for a thoughtful discussion about the rainforest'...

How Can Islands Build a Sustainable Future? Interview with James Ellsmoor

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, together with James Ellsmoor, we shed light on the steps that islands can take to build a sustainable future. Why? Because islands all around t...

Biomimicry: Design for Sustainability Inspired by Nature. Interview with Ricardo Contreras Osorio

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the concept of biomimicry, design with nature in mind, how biomimicry can help introduce the sustainability aspect in basi...

Sea Turtle Conservation & Eco-Tourism, with Jimena Gutiérrez Lince

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today with Jimena Lince we talk about how the turtle conservation facility positively impacts the economy, life, and tourism in Tortuguero, Costa Rica...

Conscious Capitalism: Culture and Leadership with Johanna Lyman, NextGen Orgs

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Johanna Lyman we discover the concept of Conscious Capitalism, what is it, how is it different from just capitalism, examples of companies living...

What is Green Building and its Benefits? Interview with Julia Craighill, Ensight Consulting

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Together with Julia Craighill, BREEAM In-Use Assessor in the US, we talk about the "alphabet soup of certifications" (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, Living Build...

🤘 The podcast turns 1 year old 🤘

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am celebrating Sustainability Explored with you! Sharing my backstage processes, why I started it, how my motivation changed with time, where ...

Sustainable bed sheets with Colin McIntosh, Sheets & Giggles

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable bed sheets made of healthy and eco-friendly eucalyptus lyocell fiber, company's CSR efforts, FSC-certified sourced eucalyptus, the health ...

Wellbeing, health, and environmental psychology with Lee Chambers, Essentialise

23 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to stay sane despite all odds is what we are talking about today. Wellbeing, the sustainability of a home-work-office, mental health, nutrition, s...

Sustainable Tourism with Jeff Smith, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is happening with tourism amidst covid-19 crisis, how will it change in the post-pandemic world, what initiatives did Six Senses introduce to kee...

Sustainable Finance with Lorena Muñoz del Campo

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Together with Lorena we discover the fascinating world of environmental finance, figure out where it's best to invest these days, what to look for in ...

Sustainable Flower Industry with John Tabis, The Bouqs

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Together with John Tabis, we explore the sustainability of flower industry, John walks us through the process of flowers production and delivery, corp...

How to build a sustainable city: lessons from Singapore, with Estelle Forget

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Together with Estelle Forget we are trying to understand what makes a city sustainable and smart, are there any truly sustainable cities in the world,...

Circular economy challenges and systemic change with Cliona Howie del Rio, Climate-KIC

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with Cliona Howie del Rio, Head of Circular Economy at Climate-KIC, we discuss advantages, disadvantages and challenges of the circula...

Sustainable buildings with Tom Abbott

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss what sustainable and healthy buildings are, why BREEAM and LEED certifications exist, how much an eco-house will cost you ...

Sustainable business models with Anna Itkin

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss sustainable business management with Anna Itkin, co-founder of the Singapore-based practice The Inceptery. You will learn ...

The Future of Sustainable Cannabis with Gretchen Schimelpfenig

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take a look at the cannabis industry from a sustainable angle, exploring the practices and initiatives with Gretchen Schimelpfenig ...

WokenUp - a social network for sustainability specialists. Interview with Simon Puleston Jones

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Where do sustainability specialists connect? How to maximize your impact and purpose in the sphere of sustainability? This episode will guide you thro...

The culture of impact and purpose. CSR - how to give back meaningfully, with Giovanna Jagger

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today with Giovanna Jagger we are discussing sustainability, organizational culture of impact and purpose, how to give back to society meaningfully, w...

Impact investment and circular economy with Ron Gonen, Closed Loop Partners

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Together with Ron Gonen, a co-founder of Closed Loop Partners, a New-York based investment firm, we discuss 1) circular economy - a new economic model...

Urban sustainability with Goh Ter Yang

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What qualifies as an eco-city? What kind of professionals form a working group of a the city on its path to sustainability? Example of Singapore: poli...

Sustainability Explored (Trailer)

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your clothes can breathe. Interview with Post Carbon Lab on living, algae-containing, fabrics.

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Garments that can turn carbon dioxide into oxygen, using cyanobacteria (algae) integrated in the textile, is in the limelight in this episode. Is it p...

Sustainable fashion: where are we going? Interview with Claudia Szerakowski

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Circular fashion - reality or utopia? What does a Circular Fashion Consultant do? Sustainable fashion advice for starters, and the future of sustainab...

Green, inclusive, and open economy or why sustainability is not enough. Interview with Ralph Thurm.

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is green, inclusive and open economy? Why "just sustainability" is no longer enough? What does r3.0 platform do and how to engage in their activi...

ESG: Measuring Non-Financial Risks. Interview with Andrew Gazal

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is ESG? How does ESG connect corporations and financial markets, and what role does stakeholder pressure play in it? What is a sustainable manner...

Where film art and sustainability meet. Interview with Joerg Altekruse

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone can be an advocate for sustainability and clean environment. Joerg Altekruse delivers his messages through the art of filmmaking, he also mento...

Amazon rainforest journey

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I spent 3 days in the remote areas of the Amazon rainforest, here's what I saw and heard. Our social media profiles: Website: http://annachashchy...

Where the challenge is, there is an opportunity. Interview with Laura Faye Tenenbaum

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to communicate science? What can each of us do to help climate change? How to deal with climate anxiety and when "climate change" became "climate ...

Nuclear: an old new solution? Interview with Bret Kugelmass

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is nuclear energy? Can nuclear reverse climate change and suggest a sound solution to net negative carbon? What makes nuclear safe and dangerous ...

GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On why and how to set up a sustainability report using a widely recognized GRI Standard. Our social media profiles: Website: http://annachashchyn...

Energy Transition and Climate Change_Discussion with energy and sustainability experts

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode presents a new format for this podcast - 4 sustainability professionals from Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia and Serbia were brought to...

Every job is a Sustainability job. Discussion with Lincoln Bleveans

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How and when the first sustainability jobs appeared? Are there enough sustainability professionals in the workforce now to tackle global challenges, i...

Green Office in Academia. Interview with Tim Strasser

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The first interview on this podcast(!), where we explore in deep the process of green office model by rootAbility (http://www.greenofficemovement.org/...

The Future of the Office is Green

05 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why the sooner you improve your office set up and turn it into an enjoyable and emotionally-friendly energy- and resources- saving milieu, the better ...

Sustainable Procurement: Ignoring Will Cost More on the Long Run

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am speaking about the basic concept of green procurement, triple bottom line, governmental involvement, top-3 most influential organizations i...

Climate Reporting: Lost in the Right Direction?

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How not to get confused in the variety of different frameworks and standards? What do stakeholders expect from companies? Where a company should start...

Corporate Social Responsibility: where is it going?

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What events triggered the re-birth of the CSR globally, key aspects and driving forces for successful implementation in the companies and competitive ...

Sustainability Reporting - transparency is always appreciated

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We will learn the main concept of sustainability reporting, available standards in the field, the reasons for necessity for such a reporting. Our soci...

Stakeholders: tips and tricks for successful engagement in a 'green' organization

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will learn what stakeholder engagement is and how to perform it successfully in the 'green' company, with sustainability in mind. ...

Corporate Environmental and Social Policy

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why a company should outline their commitments to sustainability in their Policy or Code of Conduct? What should a good Policy consist of? Our social ...

Corporate Sustainability: a new norm?

15 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The concept, key aspects and principles of corporate sustainability, and success stories of those companies that have started their way towards sustai...

Why integrate Environmental and Social Management System?

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

ESMS in the companies: reasons for implementation need, advantages, the impact created. Is it worth the trouble? Is it costly to set up and follow? Wh...

What is a "green" bank?

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this 1st episode, I explore the concept of a green bank and try to answer questions whether it has been efficient in reducing climate change pace, ...