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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
Environmental Activism
Extended Producer Responsibility
Wildlife Conservation
Ecological Restoration
Ecoteens
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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Most school uniforms are retired while they are still perfectly wearable. Children cycle through them on a predictable annual schedule as they grow, which sends a steady stream of usable clothing toward the landfill at the same moment families on tig... more

About a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the food system, but the public conversation about food and climate keeps getting stuck at the two ends of the chain — what farmers grow on one side, what consumers buy on the other. The mi... more

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Less than 2% of Americans can put plastic film in their curbside recycling bin, according to The Recycling Partnership. Meanwhile, the country generates millions of pounds of bags, pallet wrap, bubble mailers, and dry cleaner sleeves every year that ... more

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A traditional sustainability certification can take six to eight weeks and thousands of dollars in consultancy fees, and still leave purchasers wondering whether the claims actually hold up. Martin Johnston, founder of EarthRating.ai, thinks he can d... more

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Recent Guests

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
Amy Fernandez
Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at Trex Company
Trex Company Incorporated
Episode: SiYE Interview - Trex Makes Circularity Work
Zachary Lauer
Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Trex
Trex Company Incorporated
Episode: SiYE Interview - Trex Makes Circularity Work
Martin Johnston
Founder of EarthRating AI
earthrating.ai
Episode: Sustainability In Your Ear: EarthRating's Martin Johnston On Making Sustainability Claims Creditable
Kevin Kelly
CEO of Emerald Packaging
Emerald Packaging
Episode: Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly Delivers Recycled Produce Packaging
Zena Harris
Founder and president of Green Spark Group, sustainability consultant for entertainment
Green Spark Group
Episode: Sustainability In Your Ear: Zena Harris Brings a Green Spark to Hollywood
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

Host

Mitch Ratcliffe
Host of Sustainability In Your Ear

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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 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cptslow717
    United States8 years ago

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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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Ethan and Desmond Hua Build HOPE for School Uniform Reuse
Q: How do you deliver and manage orders to families, and how has technology helped you scale?
We moved from 50 email chains to a multilingual website and automated communications to coordinate donations, requests and pickups, with inventory tracked in a spreadsheet.
Ethan and Desmond Hua Build HOPE for School Uniform Reuse
Q: Tell me about how this started and what went through your minds when you saw a classmate in shorts on a cold day.
We realized we outgrew clothes ourselves and asked where they go; it became clear that many uniforms could be reused instead of discarded, leading to HOPE.
Sustainability In Your Ear: EarthRating's Martin Johnston On Making Sustainability Claims Creditable
Q: How long does it take to establish EarthRating's score for a company?
On average, it can be completed in minutes, sometimes as quickly as three to four minutes, depending on data veracity and cross-checking requirements.
Sustainability In Your Ear: EarthRating's Martin Johnston On Making Sustainability Claims Creditable
Q: What will make EarthRating credible when so many sustainability scores have been accused of serving marketing purposes?
EarthRating emphasizes verification over self-reporting, using an accelerating impact engine that checks claims against hundreds of data points and third-party verifications, producing a credibility-focused score rather than a pure environmental impact score.
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.

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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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6. Martin Johnston
7. Kevin Kelly
8. Zena Harris

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