{"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/616dc75a61610d00133065eb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Finding Solace in Nature - Alex, Understory","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1634584349466-f31f8b55f0a1aaecea91458dd5207d28.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode 56 is with Wicklow-based ecologist Alex Konieczka. One of her many ventures is Understory, a truly zerowaste business where she sells upcycled terrariums among other things. You can follow her on Instagram&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/understory_ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@understory_ie</a>&nbsp;to keep up to date with the pieces she creates and foraging excursions she plans, or reach out to her via e-mail on alex@understory.ie.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>[03:45] An intro from Alex and her relationship with nature.</li><li>[09:55] When the issue of climate change dawned on Alex.</li><li>[13:05] The work of Understory.</li><li>[21:45] How she got into foraging.</li><li>[24:05] Her journey to veganism</li><li>[26:05] Climate justice project with Eco Unesco.</li><li>[24:15] Community work &amp; asking the council for help.</li><li>[35:25] Random questions!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fx_sfmNbmEriGkHEq6AoE7XCfY26xnFZs5v1EUTf_hg/edit?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>&nbsp;for a resource pack Alex made on contacting your council for help!</p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}