{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60786a26cadf9f6b82cc9898/68a6e70ae2f63983a70ae00c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sir Tim Smit ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60786a26cadf9f6b82cc9898/1755768709359-81017750-2a9f-4cff-baff-63d2fa8b770e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sir Tim Smit, is probably best known as one of the co-founders of the Eden Project; A visionary conservation project set in a claypit in the middle of Cornwall</p><p><br></p><p> It’s fair to say that Eden was built against the odds, and Tim played a huge part in that. He’s someone who will pursue a grand idea, despite considerable risks, and isn’t afraid to be disliked in the process. </p><p><br></p><p>Before Eden he had a whole other career in the music industry before entering the world of conservation, co-founding the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and with Eden, pioneering the legendary community get together The Big Lunch. </p><p><br></p><p>Tim is a master of building crews, and not giving up when the going gets tough. With a tendency to not do as he’s told, this conversation took many twists and turns. We hope you enjoy it.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Alex Barker & Sam Conniff"}