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Sustainable(ish)

Jen Gale
Climate Change
Sustainability
Biodiversity
Waste Reduction
Plastic Pollution
Collective Action
Swap Shops
Bath and West Community Energy
No Mow May
Front Gardens For Wildlife
Individual Actions
System Change
Behavior Change
Gifting Culture
Climate Fresk
Community Engagement
Everyday Plastic
The Big Plastic Count
Changeprint
Digital Footprints

The home of easy, everyday sustainability for the #imperfectlygreen

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Fashion is one of the most polluting industries on the planet, and we no longer talk about 'fast fashion' but 'ultra-fast fashion' with the rise of retailers like Shein and Temu churning out over 100billion items of clothing every year. Consumption h... more

This episode is a rare solo episode, so no guest this week, and a shorter episode of me, chatting to myself... Let me know if you like it!

I'm reflecting on my experience of hosting a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film in Warminster, w... more

I'm chatting with Hugh Montgomery, intensive care doctor, and one of the expert speakers from the National Emergency Briefing on Climate and Nature.

We dig into climate science, climate and health, and the wonderful idea of 7 acts to save the world,... more

Today’s guest is Victoria Page, founder of Love Haslemere Hate Waste, a local group in Surrey who run Repair Cafes, and host a community fridge and a Library of Things.

Victoria has combined her professional comms expertise and her business experie... more

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Recent Guests

Hugh Montgomery
Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, NHS clinician, Real Zero founder
Real Zero; UCL
Episode: 7 acts to save the world with Hugh Montgomery
Victoria Page
Founder of Love Haslemere Hate Waste
Love Haslemere Hate Waste
Episode: Community building and climate action with Victoria Page
Sarah Skeels
Aviator? (clarified in episode); based in Bath, leads Front Gardens for Wildlife and Community Nature Haven initiatives
Front Gardens for Wildlife
Episode: Front Gardens for Wildlife with Sarah Skeels
Sarah Shuttleworth
Specialist botanical advisor
Plantlife
Episode: [199] No Mow May with Sarah Shuttleworth from Plantlife
Laura Binnie
Sustainability Lead at Paragon and XL Vets; Small animal vet with 16 years' experience
Paragon; XL Vets
Episode: [198] How to reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint – with sustainable vet Laura Binnie
Sara Grimes
From Bath and West Community Energy
Bath and West Community Energy
Episode: [197] Part 2 – Home retrofit. With Sara Grimes from Bath and West Community Energy
Sam Hampton
Researcher at Oxford Environmental Change Institute and University of Bath Psychology Department
University of Oxford; University of Bath
Episode: [196] – Everyday influencers (aka the power of YOU!) with Sam Hampton
Katie Cross
CEO and founder of a charity called Pledgeball
Pledgeball
Episode: [195] – Accelerating climate action through sport with Katie Cross from Pledgeball
Adam Bastock
Founder of Small 99 and creator of People Planet Pint
Small 99 / People Planet Pint
Episode: [194] – People, Planet, Pint with Adam Bastock

Host

Jen Gale
Host of Sustainable(ish) with a focus on practical, everyday sustainability and empowering normal people to make changes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Brilliant speakers and practical tips

    I’m so glad the podcasts are back! It’s amazing to hear ideas and discussions about a wide range of issues that give practical tips on actual steps to take so things feel less scary and out of control! And the brilliant and informed speakers are always interesting, relatable and down to earth. So inspiring! I’ve just listened to Charlotte’s talk and it’s given me the kick up the bum needed to do this for my daughter’s party next month…! Thanks so much Jen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chlopugh
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • YAY-you’re back

    So glad that you’re back 😀 I was doing a lot of ferrying around so managed to listen to all 3 episodes in a week!!

    I don’t know where you find all these fascinating guests, from so many different walks of life. Thank you for the inspiration and positivity. Educational and easy to engage with.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.Sienna
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I love this podcast!

    Highly recommended. I love this podcast!

    Jen is down to earth and doesn’t preach about sustainability. She has interesting guests, and talks about everyday things that we can all do to make a difference.

    Thanks Jen 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OwnYourDays
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Absolutely brilliant podcast series. Jen is down to Earth, easy to listen to and gets great guests on who open my mind to many aspects of sustainability I’d never considered before. Highly recommended for anyone even remotely bothered about having a planet humans can live on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bue and green
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Keith Mayne

    I was delighted to hear Jen was back with the Sustainable(ish) podcast. Such an inspirational figure providing a fantastic guide in managing a route through the highs and lows of our sustainable journey. Thank you for doing what you do ⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Klmhnf
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Guests are described as diverse, informed, and relatable, with many noting a back-to-back string of insightful episodes.
Audiences praise the host for balancing real-life practicality with inspiration and optimism.
Listeners appreciate the approachable, non-judgemental style and actionable tips.

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Talking Points

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7 acts to save the world with Hugh Montgomery
Q: What sparked your alarm about climate change and how did it shape your work?
Reading scientific papers in the nineties that paired genetics with climate data made the threat feel imminent and real, pushing me to understand the science and commit to urgent action.
7 acts to save the world with Hugh Montgomery
Q: Hugh, can you introduce yourself in your own words?
I'm a clinician and NHS lifer working in intensive care, a professor at UCL, and I chair Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change; I also run Real Zero, a non-profit focused on climate action.
Front Gardens for Wildlife with Sarah Skeels
Q: Can you kick us off by introducing yourself?
Sarah explains she is based in Bath, works on nature recovery and well-being through gardening for wildlife, and is behind Front Gardens for Wildlife.
[199] No Mow May with Sarah Shuttleworth from Plantlife
Q: Can you kick us off by introducing yourself?
Sarah Shuttleworth introduces herself as a specialist botanical advisor at Plantlife and explains her role within the Wild Plant and Fungi Charity, outlining how she got into conservation and her path to Plantlife.
[197] Part 1 – Community Energy, solar, air source heat pumps, and more! With Sara Grimes from Bath and West Community Energy
Q: What are the practical steps for someone interested in retrofit at home?
Get professional energy advice via trained advisors, explore government grants like the Warm Homes Plan, consider financing options such as green mortgages or low-interest loans, and use tools to estimate savings from different retrofit packages.

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A practical, down-to-earth show focused on everyday sustainability and collective action. Episodes consistently explore how individuals and communities can make meaningful environmental impact through accessible tips, real-world examples, and guest expertise—from biodiversity campaigns and veterinary sustainability to community swaps and sport-driven climate action. The format balances hopeful storytelling with actionable steps, avoiding guilt and emphasizing inclusivity, experimentation, and local solutions. A standout trait is the breadth of UK-based, mission-driven guests who translate big ideas into doable actions for normal households and workplaces alike.

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Recent guests on Sustainable(ish) include:

1. Hugh Montgomery
2. Victoria Page
3. Sarah Skeels
4. Sarah Shuttleworth
5. Laura Binnie
6. Sara Grimes
7. Sam Hampton
8. Katie Cross

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