{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8a1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Offsetting Carbon & Creating Social Change with Vita – Holly Hughes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8a1.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode I interview Holly Hughes from <a href='https://vita.ie/'>Vita Ireland</a>, a charity focusing on climate justice and human rights at the same time. Their model is one many could learn from. Have a listen, rate, review & let me know what you think. If you'd like to support this podcast, check out <a href='https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves'>my patreon</a>! x</p>\n<p>We chatted about:</p>\n<ul><li>Holly’s background before working with Vita.</li>\n<li>Who Vita are & what they do.</li>\n<li>What life is life for communities in Ethiopia and Eritrea.</li>\n<li>The importance of community led projects.</li>\n<li>How carbon credits and offsetting carbon works.</li>\n<li>How their investment programme works.</li>\n<li>Making sure your offsets are accredited by <a href='https://www.goldstandard.org/take-action/offset-your-emissions'>Gold Standard</a>.</li>\n<li>How to support Vita: <a href='https://vita.ie/donate/'>gift packages</a> and <a href='https://vita.ie/vgif/'>impact fund</a>.</li>\n</ul><p>Mentioned:</p>\n<ul><li><a href='https://assets.gov.ie/10206/d042e174c1654c6ca14f39242fb07d22.pdf'>Goverment Climate Action Plan</a> (intent to offset international air travel page 91).</li>\n<li><a href='http://bookofleavespodcast.com/ep-8-a-minimal-waste-lifestyle-from-kids-to-corporate-reuzi-pat-kane/'>Rat Kane in Reuzi</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='https://twitter.com/FionnualaJay'>Fionnuala Jones</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/sustainablefashiondublin/?hl=en'>Sustainable Fashion Dublin.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/rozannapurcell/?hl=en'>Roz Purcell.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.keoghs.ie/'>Keogh’s Crisps.</a> </li>\n<li><a href='http://irishpotatocoalition.org/'>Irish Potatoe Coalition.</a></li>\n<li><a href='http://www.dublincity.ie/'>Dublin City Council</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.noms.ie/'>Noms.</a></li>\n</ul><p>Follow Vita on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/vitaireland/?hl=en'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/VitaIreland'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://www.facebook.com/VitaIRL/'>Facebook</a> and follow Holly on her<a href='https://www.instagram.com/earnest_ethereal/?hl=en'> Instagram here.</a></p>\n<p><a href='http://www.bookofleavespodcast.com'>www.bookofleavespodcast.com</a> </p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}