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Most of use have a lot of ’stuff’ in our lives - from furniture to fashion. We’re all becoming much more aware of how the creation, use and disposal of these items can impact the people who make them, our planet and even ourselves. This podcast will share Interviews with amazing people who have made it their life goals to make a difference - creating businesses, campaigns and writing books to help us understand these impacts and make better choices going forward. Host Jo Salter, social entrepreneur and founder of ethical clothing business Where Does It Come From?, encourages them to tell their story so they can inspire us with the challenges they’ve faced, the impact they’ve had and their big why. Intro music - rushing deadlines by dylan-darby (from Pixabay) #greenliving #ethicalliving #green #ecofriendly #climatecrisis #ethicalbusiness #sustainability #ethicalfashion www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Episode 9 - Moving to Green Energy ... with John Taylor
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
The recent IPCC report has made it clear that we need to move away from using fossil fuels and reduce our emissions of harmful greenhouse gases.
Changing the way we source and use our energy - used for our transport, running our homes and more - can make a huge impact.
In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast host Jo Salter talks to John Taylor, green energy specialist and currently energy projects manager at the Greater South East Energy Hub in the UK.
John says 'It is entirely possible for us to turn this around and actually end up with a way of life that's better - this isn't as good as it gets'.
Links mentioned during the discussion:
World Wildlife Fund carbon management tool https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/
The People vs Climate Change - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p097sbzc/the-people-vs-climate-change
The Climate Change Committee - https://www.theccc.org.uk/
Ripple Energy co-operative - https://rippleenergy.com/
Where Does It Come From? - www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Episode 8 - Electric Vehicles - Making The Switch ... With Rebecca Hansen
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
We all know that reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is key to tackling the climate emergency. Electric Vehicles are often put forward as a solution, with technology and infrastructure improving rapidly.
However making the switch to an electric vehicle can seem a large leap - requiring change in behaviour and a learning curve, as well as concerns about costs, battery life and charging stations.
So what are the actual barriers and how can we find out which electric vehicle would work best for us?
In this episode Where Does It Come From?'s Jo Salter talks to Rebecca Hansen, director of TryWyre, a online tool designed to help people find and purchase the right electric vehicle for them. A life long environmentalist, Rebecca has over 20 years experience of delivering mission critical projects for large companies and government organizations.
TryWyre - www.trywyre.com
Where Does It Come From? - www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Episode 7 - Creating Positive Impacts in Africa through Fashion - Paola Masperi
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
The fashion industry is one of the most harmful, both to the people involved and to the planet.
So how do we harness fashion for good?
In this episode Jo Salter, founder of ethical clothing and textiles business Where Does It Come From? interviews Paola Masperi of Mayamiko.
Paola Masperi set up Mayamiko Trust in 2008 as a social enterprise to create livelihoods and skills for people in Malawi. She then launched the Mayamiko fashion brand in 2015. Mayamiko hit the headlines in 2019 when Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex wore one of their beautiful dresses on her African tour.
Jo and Paola worked together in 2018/19 on Where Does It Come From?'s African Tunics and Accessories collection.
Mayamiko Brand - https://mayamiko.com/
Mayamiko Trust - https://www.mayamiko.org/
Where Does It Come From? African project (with video) - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk/transparent-supply-chain-in-africa/
Where Does It Come From? African Tunic - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk/product/african-tunics/
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Episode 6 - Fair Trade - Collaboration for Global Good, with Laura Cave
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
One of the big challenges with 'stuff' is knowing whether the people involved in creating our products are being paid and treated fairly.
Improvements in supply chain transparency are bringing to light abuses such as unsafe working conditions, slave wages and other unacceptable practices. Many consumers are now seeking reassurance that what they buy isn't harming other people.
This podcast episode is a discussion between Jo Salter. founder of fair trade textile brand Where Does It Come From? and Laura Cave. Laura has a long term commitment to fair trade with over 20 years experience of working co-creatively with artisan craft makers in emerging economies.
She is the founder and director of Just Trade, a fair trade jewellery brand, and was Chair of BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK from May 2018 - May 2021. She remains as a committee member.
Just Trade supply over 300 retail outlets in the UK and internationally, including independent boutiques and leading Museums and Galleries.
BAFTS is a membership network of independent shops and suppliers dedicated to partnering with disadvantaged producer groups in order to provide long-term market access for their work.
Find out more at:
Where Does It Come From? - wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Just Trade - justtrade.co.uk
BAFTS - bafts.org.uk
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Episode 5 - Talking Rubbish with Jason Alexander
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
This episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast focuses on what happens to our 'stuff' when we've finished with it.
Jason Alexander, Wildlife Gadgetman and founder of Rubbish Walks CIC talks about his litter picking and campaigning role. He also tells us about some of the more unusual rubbish he has collected and his plans to encourage more and more people to think about what happens to their stuff and to protect our planet with their litter picking powers.
Rubbish Walks - https://rubbishwalks.co.uk/
Wildlife Gadget Man - https://wildlifegadgetman.com/
Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Do you feel powerless to make a difference?
Does the idea of living more sustainably just fill you with overwhelm?
Does everyone else seem to be much better at it than you?
You are not alone!
Author and Campaigner Jen Gale joins host Jo Salter on the Where Does It Come From? podcast to discuss how we can all make small changes, lose the anxiety and feel proud of what we do.
Let's all be sustainable(ish)!
Sustainableish - https://www.asustainablelife.co.uk/
Where Does It Come From? - https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Episode 3 - The Chemicals in our Clothes with Peter Gorse
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Did you know that chemicals are routinely added to our clothing and other textiles?
Most of these chemicals - synthetic or otherwise - are not harmful but just a few could be, so how are they monitored and who is checking?
In this episode we hear from textile researcher Peter Gorse about some of the chemicals and processes used in textile production and how we can find out more about them.
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Episode 2 - When Does Marketing Become Greenwashing? with Sian Conway-Wood
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
We know that marketing techniques are used to 'persuade' us to buy stuff we don't really need. More recently, as we've become more eco aware, brands are tripping over themselves to persuade us that they are green, a strategy known as 'green washing'.
In this episode our host Jo Salter interviews Sian Conway-Wood, a marketing strategist and author, who explains more and gives us some tips on how to uncover some of the key strategies that are persuading us to part with our money.
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
In this first episode of the Where Does It Come From? website, host Jo Salter interviews Indian social entrepreneur Shailini Sheth Amin. Shailini set up Moralfibre Fabrics in Gujarat India to support local artisans in creating ethical, sustainable fabrics and products - the far end of a transparent supply chain. Discussion covers the effects of the current pandemic in India, as well as positive hopes for the future as people become more connected with nature and community.