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Sustainability In Your Ear

Mitch Ratcliffe
Sustainability
Climate Change
Circular Economy
Renewable Energy
Carbon Emissions
Artificial Intelligence
Environmental Impact
Plastic Pollution
Biodiversity
Regenerative Agriculture
Recycling
Waste Management
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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Tribal households in the United States carry an energy burden 28% above the national average and endure 6.5 times more power outages a year, and roughly 17,000 tribal homes — housing at least 54,000 people — have no electricity at all, according to t... more

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In 2024, 91% of new large-scale renewable projects around the world made electricity for less money than any fossil-fuel option, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Solar power was 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel, and... more

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If you hold a 401(k), an IRA, or a single index fund, you own a sliver of hundreds of American companies, yet you almost certainly let someone else decide how those shares vote. Individual investors hold about 25% of all U.S. public equities, more th... more

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The ocean produces about half the oxygen we breathe, absorbs roughly 30% of the carbon dioxide we emit, and takes up about 90% of the excess heat those emissions trap, according to the United Nations. It is the planet’s largest life-support system — ... more

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Recent Guests

Cody Two Bears
Co-founder and CEO of Indigenized Energy
Indigenized Energy
Episode: Cody Two Bears on Indigenized Energy's Community-Centric Grid Strategy
Leah Qusba
CEO of GoodPower, climate and media research organization
GoodPower
Episode: GoodPower’s Leah Qusba on Selling Clean Energy as Pocketbook Power
Gabriel Grant
Co-founder of shareholderdemocracy.org
Shareholder Democracy
Episode: Sustainability In Your Ear: Shareholder Democracy and Causeway Impact Founders on Building Shareholder Influence
Doug Heske
CEO of Newday Impact Investing and Causeway Impact
Newday Impact Investing; Causeway Impact
Episode: Sustainability In Your Ear: Shareholder Democracy and Causeway Impact Founders on Building Shareholder Influence
Kendra MacDonald
CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Episode: Kendra MacDonald Steers to the Blue Economy at Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Sifiso Gumbi
Founder of Urban Surfer South Africa
Urban Surfer South Africa
Episode: Urban Surfer's Sifiso Gumbi on Organizing South Africa's Recycling System
Ethan Hua
Co-founder of HOPE Uniforms Program
HOPE Uniforms Program
Episode: Ethan and Desmond Hua Build HOPE for School Uniform Reuse
Desmond Hua
Co-founder of HOPE Uniforms Program
HOPE Uniforms Program
Episode: Ethan and Desmond Hua Build HOPE for School Uniform Reuse
Brendan Niemira
Chief Science and Technology Officer at the Institute of Food Technologists
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Episode: The Institute of Food Technologists' Brendan Niemira on Why Food Science Is Climate Science

Host

Mitch Ratcliffe
Host of Sustainability In Your Ear

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 40 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hunni0309
    United States8 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cptslow717
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates data-driven, systemic perspectives on sustainability.
Guests are high-caliber and bring actionable frameworks.
Engaging host and moderator; topics are timely and practical.
Some episodes feel densely technical but informative for industry pros.
A few listeners find delivery could be more dynamic at times.

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Cody Two Bears on Indigenized Energy's Community-Centric Grid Strategy
Q: How can frontline communities prepare for increasing energy demand from AI data centers while maintaining sovereignty?
Cody explains that tribes must build their own capacity, insource energy, and develop tribal utilities with community-centered designs to protect against external load and price increases, using examples from Standing Rock and other reservations.
Cody Two Bears on Indigenized Energy's Community-Centric Grid Strategy
Q: What does organizational resilience look like for a mission-driven nonprofit navigating a difficult funding environment?
The host asks about sustainability, and Cody responds that the Indigenized Energy model—formalized programs, revolving funds, and local capacity building—provides a sustainable path that can attract funders when clearly demonstrating impact and long-term self-sufficiency.
GoodPower’s Leah Qusba on Selling Clean Energy as Pocketbook Power
Q: What role does the creator community play in your strategy?
We leverage a Creator Collective of thousands of content creators across verticals (cars, fashion, food, gaming) to weave clean-energy messaging into authentic, entertaining content, using a 'raisins in the bread' approach to avoid fatigue and maintain engagement.
GoodPower’s Leah Qusba on Selling Clean Energy as Pocketbook Power
Q: Can you give an example of a story that sells the idea of economic prosperity built on renewables?
Stories like Mayor Joe Hardy in Buffalo City, Nevada, showing long-term tax revenue and community investments from solar and storage, or a wind project in Oklahoma funding a new school, illustrate tangible benefits and build credibility with skeptical audiences.
GoodPower’s Leah Qusba on Selling Clean Energy as Pocketbook Power
Q: How do you approach storytelling in a world where AI and disinformation are ubiquitous?
We use predictive AI-enabled tools to forecast where opposition might form, seed accurate information early, and deploy trusted local messengers to reach specific audiences with relevant, economic-focused messages, while avoiding replicating the disinformation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainability In Your Ear

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

A thought-provoking interview series focused on practical sustainability, policy, and business strategy. Across episodes, topics include circular economy, credible sustainability claims, packaging transitions to PCR, energy management, and large-scale systemic challenges like wildfire tech and ocean plastics. Notable strengths include interviews with leaders and researchers who translate complex topics into actionable insights for businesses, plus a recurring emphasis on data-driven decision making, regulatory contexts, and measurable impact. The show often features practitioners who bridge corporate strategy with environmental outcomes, making it helpful for listeners evaluating partnerships, sponsorships, or speaking opportunities in clim... more

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Recent guests on Sustainability In Your Ear include:

1. Cody Two Bears
2. Leah Qusba
3. Gabriel Grant
4. Doug Heske
5. Kendra MacDonald
6. Sifiso Gumbi
7. Ethan Hua
8. Desmond Hua

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