Sustainably Geeky
Episodes
Ep 91 - Weaving Change
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to change the outdated idea that humans are separate from nature. Bioregioning takes a holistic approach to nature restoration that emp...
Ep 90 - No Paradise with Wolves
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wolves and other apex predators play a critical role in their ecosystems,, but they are often feared and vilified by humans. Katie Stacey explores thi...
Ep 89 - Easing into Conservation
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When looking to protect land from development, mining and other harmful activities, Conservation Easement Agreements (CEAs) are perhaps one of the mos...
Ep 88 - A Walk in the Park
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode we're joined by Kara Escajeda from Parrie Haynes Ranch, a park in Central Texas under threat of being closed. Kara discusses the...
Ep 87 - Ordinary Soil
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The negative environmental consequences of industrial food production are well known, but how does this system affect the people producing the food? A...
Ep 86 - Taking a Shine to Solar
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the cost of renewable energy continues to fall, it has become an attractive alternative to fossil fuels. Solar energy is especially attractive...
Ep 85 - Up in the Air
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are many alternatives to fossil fuels, but how do we pick which one(s) to use? Rinaldo Brutoco, Founding President and CEO of the World Bus...
Ep 84 - Life Finds a Way
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our planet is home to millions of species, many of which have yet to be discovered. Human activity is threatening an alarming number of these species,...
Ep 83 - The Golden Toad
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month we're joined by Trevor and Kyle Ritland, authors of the new book The Golden Toad: An Ecological Mystery and the Search for a Lost Species. ...
Ep 82 - How to Surf a Hurricane
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the climate continues to change, so too do our expectations for what the future might hold. Climate fiction (cli-fi) is a growing genre that e...
Ep 81 - Just say NO to Fossil Fuels!
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our addiction to fossil fuels has devastating impacts on the environment, weather, and human health and security. Tzeporah Berman, Founder & Co-Ch...
Ep 80 - What's Cooler Than Being Cool
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supercool! If you're curious about innovative advancements in sustainability, this is the episode for you! Josh Dorfman, host of the podcast Supercool...
Ep 79 - You Are What You Eat
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has to eat, but it can be overwhelming to decide what the healthiest options are, both for humans and the planet. Ali Cox, a fifth gener...
Ep 78 - Built to Last
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The indoor spaces we live, work and spend our lives in can have great impacts on our physical and mental well-being, and how we build them can have gr...
Ep 77 - Getting Back to Nature
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The outdoor industry produces a vast amount of products that allow us to experience nature in ways we never could before, but these products can have ...
Ep 76 - Justice for All
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we're joined by Sandhya Sabapathy, Global Head of Environment and Net Zero at Entain and Founder of Kaleidoscope, to discuss the impor...
Ep 75 - Driving Change
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The environmental impacts of the transportation sector are immense, but that also means there are a lot of opportunities for improvement. Dan Hendry f...
Ep 74 - All (Green) Washed Up
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With so much climate disinformation out there, it can be difficult to know what to believe. Tom Spencer, Founder and Editor of IrishEVs.com and C...
Ep 73 - Getting to the Meat of the Matter
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional meat and dairy production have severe environmental impacts, so what if there's a better way? Dr. Elliot Swartz from the Good Food Institu...
Ep 72 - Living in the Moment
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be difficult to process everything happening in the world today without becoming overwhelmed. So how do we manage? Dr. Lynne Sed...
Ep 71 - Circling Back to Earthub
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no way around it-the circular economy is here to stay! We are joined by returning guest Brittanny Belanger, Founder of Earthub, to discuss how...
Ep 70 - Turning Trash to Treasure
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning away from fossil fuels is essential to reducing carbon emissions, and will require utilizing a variety of energy sources. One of these i...
Ep 69 - Who Run the World?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Girls! In honor of Women's History Month, Vanessa Conroy from Feminist Communities for Climate Justice joins us to discuss their work to achieve ...
Ep 68 - Lettuce Turnip the Beet
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where does our food come from, and how is that changing? This month we're speaking with Andy Johnston from Willy Street Co-op about the evolution of f...
Ep 67 - We Didn't Start the Fire
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we're turning up the heat! Spencer Wilson, Resource Advisor with the U.S. Forest Service, joins us to talk about wildfires and the imp...
Ep 66 - Airships Were Meant to Fly
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month we're flying high! Don Hartsell, Commissioner and Managing Director of the World Air League, joins to talk about airships and the need...
Ep 65 - Working 9 to 5
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The environmental challenges facing our planet will require a skilled and dedicated workforce. Leonard Adler, CEO of Green Jobs Network, joi...
Ep 64 - Wide Open Spaces
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The benefits of travel and exploration are many, but these activities can have a profound impact on the environment. Oliver Winter, CEO & Founder ...
Ep 63 - Takin’ Care of Business
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses can have a big effect on the environment, so it's imperative they adopt practices that minimize their impact. Chris Gassman from the&n...
Ep 62 - A Walk on the Wild Side
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Humans have drastically altered the planet, and often not for the better. Miriam Kate McDonald, author of Emergent, joins to talk about how humans can...
Ep 61 - Food for the Soul
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jennifer talks with Clara AgborTabi, Alumni and Partnerships Co-Coordinator for Soul Fire Farm, about their experience working with th...
Ep 60 - Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Single-use plastic has only been around for a short time, but it has had a profound impact on our health and the environment. Lauren Gropper, Founder ...
Ep 59 - A Bit of a Fixer Upper
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Repairability not only has profound environmental impacts, it also helps save consumers money and encourages self-reliance. Elizabeth C...
Ep 58 - May the Forest Be With You
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trees are being cut down at an alarming rate to make a variety of items, including paper, furniture, flooring and clothing. This overconsumption of wo...
Ep 57 - Bad Environmentalist
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're bombarded with messages about all the ways we should go green, but it's not always as easy as it seems. Jennifer is joined by fellow sustai...
Ep 56 - Keeping the Lights On
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Architect and Lecturer Donal Lally to discuss the impact of technology on the environment. His work explores the unintended consequen...
Ep 55 - Drilling Into Extractivism
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Activist and researcher V'cenza Cirefice joins us to discuss the environmental and social consequences of natural resource extraction. She explains wh...
Ep 54 - The Earth Without Art is Just Eh
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month we talk with Viktória Pikovská from Victory Art about the importance of art as a means of creativity as well as a tool for activism. Vikt...
Ep 53 - Bird is the Word!
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard? This month's show is all about birds! We talk with Anna Matthews from the American Bird Conservancy about the important role birds pla...
Ep 52 - Heal the World
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Leslie Solomonian, naturopathic doctor and host of the podcast 'Raising Kids, Naturally,' explains what naturopathy is and how the practice can he...
Ep 51 - It Runs in the Family
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raising kids can be a challenge, and doing it in a way that is eco and morally conscious even more so. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, host of the podcast Ra...
Ep 50 - Chillin with Oli Frost
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eco-Friendly Novelty Music sensation Oli Frost joins us for a very special 50th episode! Oli is best known for his unique form of activism, including ...
Ep 49 - Do You Even Science Bro
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear a lot about the research scientists produce, but how do they perform that research? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with a real live scien...
Ep 48 - Sustainability is Always in Style!
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to slow down and talk about fast fashion! Garik Himebaugh, Founder of Eco-Stylist, helps us understand how the fashion industry has evolved ...
Ep 47 - The Lay of the Land
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Human activity has severely changed the natural world, and not always for the better. Doug Smith, EDSA Principal, joins us to discuss how landscape ar...
Ep 46 - Life in Plastic
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic...it's not so fantastic! While it has been praised as a "miracle" substance, plastic production and pollution has caused far-reaching environm...
Ep 45 - Cleaning Up Our Act
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Humans have made a mess of the planet, and it's time to clean it up! Susan Sherrod, PhD, CSE, CERP, PWS, Senior Ecologist with Biohabitats, joins us t...
Ep 44 - The Bare Necessities
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we live a simpler life that is more in tune with the natural world? Permaculture invites us to work with nature rather than against it. Jennife...
Ep 43 - Poop Happens
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Human waste doesn't have to go to waste...in fact, it turns out it's quite useful! Advancements in wastewater treatment have allowed this endlessly re...
Ep 42 - Food for Thought
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Farming has changed drastically over the years, but is it for the best? Regenerative farmer and author James Rebanks joins us to discuss the evolution...
Ep 41 - Rise Up
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity, equity and inclusion should be at the forefront of everything we do, and the environmental movement is no exception. Social inequalities in...
Ep 40 - Under the Sea
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into the world of coral! Chelsea Eareckson with the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) discusses the important role coral plays in the global ec...
Ep 39 - Down to Earth
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we geek out over nature with David Mizejewski, Naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation. David discusses how he became a naturalist...
Ep 38 - Sustainable by Design
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability doesn't happen by accident. It requires a concerted effort to implement practices and design elements that work with and mimic nature. ...
Ep 37 - Branching Out
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we talk with Michael Ziman, the Founder of One Tree Pledge, a sustainability initiative that aims to negate the carbon emission...
Ep 36 - Living Our Best Life with Sarah Wilson
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to feel overwhelmed in an ever-changing world that is threatened by climate change, consumerism and complacency. New York Times bestselling ...
Ep 35 - Soak Up the Sun
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we shine a light on solar energy. Steve Brown, President of Houston-based Capital Assets, LLC, discusses the potential of solar power and h...
Ep 34 - We are in Hot Water
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we continue our conversation with limnologist and cli-fi author Nina Munteanu. We discuss her book A Diary in the Age of Water ...
Ep 33 - Making a Splash
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Water you waiting for? This month we talk with limnologist and cli-fi author Nina Munteanu about the water cycle and how human activity affects it. Ni...
Ep 32 - Fueling Change
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jennifer talks with Hannah Reynolds, Organizer with Divest Princeton, and Ben Dziobek, President of the Stockton Environmental Club, ...
Ep 31 - Uncharted Terrane
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Indigenous stewardship doesn't have to be hard to navigate. Join us as we discuss this and the effect of colonialism on the environment with Andrew an...
Ep 30 - Out of Our Element
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manmade chemicals are all around, but are they all bad for us? Michael Green, CEO of the Center for Environmental Health (CEH), joins us to discuss th...
Ep 29 - Bees?
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's all the buzz about bees? These beneficial pollinators play a huge role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, but human activity has drastically af...
Ep 28 - The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The stars may be big and bright deep in the Heart of Texas, but they're only visible when there are sky is dark. Whether you're in Texas or anywhere e...
Ep 27 - This Land Was Made For You And Me
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we talk to Dallas Kelley-Kerr of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Daniel Hernandez of Frontera Public Rel...
Ep 26 - This Land Is Your Land This Land Is My Land
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting the lay of the land...public lands, that is! On this episode Alan Spears and Dallas Kelley-Kerr from the National Parks Conservation Ass...
Ep 25 - Waste Not, Want Not
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Waste is a terrible thing to mind, but unfortunately, there's a lot of it in the world. Join us as we talk to Linda van der Rijd, Owner of Screw Plast...
Ep 24 - Planting Seeds of Change
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life's a garden, so dig it! We get into the weeds with Ben Cohen, Owner of Small House Farm and Founder of Michigan Seed Library to learn about the im...
Ep 23 - Under the Weather
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our planet is sick, and the only cure is bold collective action to help reverse the effects of climate change. Texas State Climatologist Dr. John Niel...
Ep 22 - Getting Trashed in Memphis
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's more than one way to get trashed on Spring Break! In this bonus episode, Jennifer joins the Living Lands and Waters (LLW) crew in Memphis, TN ...
Ep 21 - Theres No Place Like Home
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going green isn't just for the Wicked Witch of the West! Whether new construction or renovation, all of us can implement green changes at home. Our ow...
Ep 20 - Giving Fast Fashion the Boot
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Fast Fashion, there's a lot to unravel. Ashley Gill, Director of Standards for Textile Exchange, joins us in discussing Fast Fashion ...
Ep 19 - Straight Talk About the Circular Economy
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, going round in circles is a good thing! Join us as we discuss the Circular Economy with Circular Economy expert Nellie Cohen. Nellie manage...
Ep 18 - Rollin On the River
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to clean up our act! We hear a lot about the amount of pollution in our oceans, but a large amount of that trash originates from freshwater ...
Ep 17 - Diving Into Hydroponics
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking the plunge into hydroponics! Join us for a discussion with Drew Demler, Director of Horticulture for the State Fair of Texas, as we learn...
Ep 16 - Its Getting Hot in Here
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The planet is warming up, and that has a lot of us panicking. But why isn't everyone? Dr. Lynette Reed offers a psychological perspective into why peo...
Ep 15 - Talking Trash About Creative Reuse
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's true that one man's trash is another man's treasure, and nothing has embodied this notion like the Creative Reuse, or upcycling, movement. Today ...
Ep 14 - Oceans of Opportunity
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing fishy about it: the ocean plays a critical role in our planets ability to support life on land and in the water. Climate change is affecting t...
Ep 13 - Opening Our Eyes to Light Pollution
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Light pollution is a serious issue for humans, plants and animals, but many people are unaware of its impacts. Special guest Jane Slade joins us in di...
Ep 12 - Lets Get Down To Business!
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Implementing green practices into our lives doesn't stop at home. Thomas Jelley, an international leader in environmental sustainability in the workpl...
Ep 11 - Sharts and Giggles: Sustainable Parenting Can Be Messy
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Raising kids sustainably doesn't have to be overwhelming! We discuss practical ways to implement sustainable practices into your routine, for everythi...
Ep 10 - We Wood Like To Talk About Deforestation
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Treevangelist" Paul Johnson, host of the podcast "Trees are Key," joins us for a discussion about deforestation, its consequences, and ways you can h...
Ep 9 - Whats the Dirt on Composting?
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Composting is a great way to dispose of biodegradable waste instead of throwing it in a landfill, but it can seem like an overwhelming activity if you...
Ep 8 - Lets Taco Bout Food!
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Food is a necessity, but its production can wreak havoc on the environment. We'll discuss how food is produced, consequences of modern food production...
Ep 7 - Green Resolutions and Resources
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The crew shares their green resolutions for 2019, as well as sustainability media and resources they find useful. Links mentioned in the show:BooksLas...
Ep 6 - Im Dreaming of a Green Christmas
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be crazy, but you can still be "green" without adding extra stress! In this episode, we give ideas for how to reduce waste, upcycle a...
Ep 5 - Its Electric (Vehicles)
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever, both for being environmentally friendly and the cost savings. EVangelist Buzz Smith joins us as we...
Ep 4 - Water Conservation
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Water is one of our most precious resources, and while more than 70% of the earth is covered in it, there's only a small percentage that we can use. L...
Ep 3 - Youre Green and You Dont Even Know It
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Going Green" may sound like a daunting lifestyle change, but there may be things you're already doing that you didn't realize were green! We share ea...
Ep 2 - Climate Change
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You hear the term tossed around a lot, but what does it mean exactly? We discuss what climate change is (and isn't), and actions we can all take to mi...
Ep 1 - Introductions
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the cast of Sustainably Geeky, a podcast for the everyday environmentalist! Founded by sustainability warrior Jennifer Hetzel, cast member on the...