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Sustainability In Your Ear

Mitch Ratcliffe
Sustainability
Climate Change
Circular Economy
Renewable Energy
Carbon Emissions
Environmental Impact
Plastic Pollution
Regenerative Agriculture
Biodiversity
Waste Management
Recycling
Artificial Intelligence
Endangered Species Act
Sustainable Practices
Extended Producer Responsibility
Environmental Activism
Wildlife Conservation
Ecoteens
Ecological Restoration
Environmental Responsibility

Mitch Ratcliffe interviews activists, authors, entrepreneurs and changemakers working to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, post-carbon society. You have more power to improve the world than you know! Listen in to learn and be inspired to give your best to restoring the climate and regenerating nature.

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An average big-budget movie creates about 3,370 metric tons of CO₂, according to the Sustainable Production Alliance's 2021 report. That’s like driving over 700 gas-powered cars for a year, or about 33 metric tons of CO₂ for each day of filming. A si... more

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In 2024, the global market for eco-labeled products crossed $500 billion. Electric vehicles, bamboo toothbrushes, compostable packaging — the shelves are full of ways to shop your way to a better planet. And yet global carbon emissions hit another re... more

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$850 billion. That's what retail and e-commerce returns will cost in 2026, generating 8.4 billion pounds of landfill waste — and a surprising share of it involves products that worked perfectly. They just didn't look the way people expected. About 22... more

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The global energy system is changing in two big ways: it is moving from centralized fossil-fuel generation to distributed renewables, and it is becoming more digital in how energy is measured, traded, and optimized. Steve Wilhite, Executive Vice Pres... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Maniates
Environmental social scientist, senior fellow with The Story of Stuff, author of The Living Green Myth
The Story of Stuff, Polity Press (publisher of his books)
Episode: Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn't Enough
Don Carli
Founder of Nima Hunter, market research and product design advisory firm in New York
Nima Hunter
Episode: Don Carli On Tuning What We See Online To Reduce eCommerce Returns
Steve Wilhite
Executive Vice President of Advisory Services, Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Episode: Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition
Jasper Steinhausen
Founder and CEO of Business with Impact; author of Making Sustainability Profitable
Business with Impact
Episode: Sustainability In Your Ear: Jasper Steinhausen on Making Sustainability Profitable
Andrea Santy
Program Director of XPRIZE Wildfire
XPRIZE
Episode: Sustainability In Your Ear: The XPRIZE Wildfire Competition Heats Up
Zara Villamour
Co-founder of MooBlue, Bush School student
Bush School, Seattle
Episode: The MooBlue Team Keeps The Beef, Without The Burp
Ellie Klessert
Co-founder of MooBlue, Bush School student
Bush School, Seattle
Episode: The MooBlue Team Keeps The Beef, Without The Burp
Kai Aizawa
Co-founder of MooBlue, Bush School student
Bush School, Seattle
Episode: The MooBlue Team Keeps The Beef, Without The Burp
Loa Dalgaard Worm
Circularity Hub Lead for the Forest Stewardship Council
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Episode: The Forest Stewardship Councils' Path to a Circular Bio-based Future with Loa Dalgaard Worm

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Mitch Ratcliffe
Host of Sustainability In Your Ear

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Geo thermal heating and cooling residential

    After listening to this episode, I’m going to explore geothermal heating seems like a no-brainer very well explained by the CEO of this company and the moderator was also great asking the right questions.

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    5
    OdinOdin
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Your show is definitely a go-to for people like me who want to be updated on the trends about sustainability. Your recent episode with Erica Moretti made me realize how we can play a role as consumers in reducing waste and helping save our environment. Season 3 will for sure be another successful season with a variety of digestible topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zia Amazon
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Pains me to say this...

    But it’s so bad. I want it to be good so much but it’s painfully boring. I can hear the hosts breathing into the mics the whole time. It is like a real-life version of the Delicious Dish sketch with Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer. This could be such a great, interesting podcast but you’re going to want to get some fresher hosts or producers.

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    2
    hunni0309
    United States7 years ago
  • Some useful information

    An interesting podcast with some useful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chandler's Lost Pony
    United States8 years ago
  • Can’t be Taken Seriously

    I just listened to the most recent episode (July 31, 2018) discussing ‘sustainability’. How can anyone take this podcast seriously? The host discusses ‘packaging’ of meats and fish. If she were remotely serious about sustainability, she would discuss not eating them. They discuss packaging of Amazon deliveries, where the host says: ‘these occur daily’. Anyone serious about sustainability is serious about reduction of consumption, not just how much packaging is used. These people aren’t. I’ve uns... more

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    1
    cptslow717
    United States8 years ago

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Some listeners criticize hosting style or pacing in a few episodes, suggesting more dynamic delivery.
Positive notes on practical, digestible sustainability topics and strong guest lineups.
Audience appreciates coverage of circular economy and policy implications for waste management.

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Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn't Enough
Q: What role do floor and ceiling consumption limits play in achieving a just transition?
They provide a framework to ensure everyone has a basic standard of living while preventing excessive consumption that harms others; implementation happens through deliberative processes and institutions like citizen assemblies rather than top-down mandates.
Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn't Enough
Q: How can an individual engage with companies or policy makers to influence change beyond consumer choices?
There are no universal recipes, but first principles include organizing with groups, identifying shared goals, and guiding consumer behavior toward broader societal change through education and community collaboration rather than marketing messages.
Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn't Enough
Q: So what is your advice to have a genuine positive impact for the environment?
Buying green and living lean can improve individuals' lives, but they cannot drive fundamental social transformation; meaningful impact comes from engaging with others in communities to shift everyday life and policy, not just purchasing choices.
Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition
Q: How has AI changed the way Schneider advises clients on risk and procurement in volatile energy markets?
AI enables rapid data processing, anomaly detection, and risk assessment; agentic AI and reinforcement learning have allowed the firm to respond to market volatility with faster, more accurate decisions and more resilient risk management.
Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition
Q: What does operating at that scale reveal about corporate sustainability commitments?
It reveals a persistent gap between ambition and execution; many commitments are made without a clear, actionable path to implementation, highlighting the need for scalable, ecosystem-wide strategies and robust data management.

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What is Sustainability In Your Ear about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on practical sustainability, circular economy, and climate innovation through conversations with founders, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners driving real-world impact. Episodes frequently spotlight new materials, waste reduction, regenerative infrastructure, and finance mechanisms that accelerate decarbonization, often highlighting early-stage ventures and scalable solutions for industry. A notable strength is its ability to connect technical depth with market strategy, policy context, and funding avenues, making it useful for listeners who want to understand both the science and the business of sustainability. The show often features guests at the intersection of technology, policy, and entrepreneurship, off... more

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Recent guests on Sustainability In Your Ear include:

1. Michael Maniates
2. Don Carli
3. Steve Wilhite
4. Jasper Steinhausen
5. Andrea Santy
6. Zara Villamour
7. Ellie Klessert
8. Kai Aizawa

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