{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64753e790754340012f0ff9e/68aeb60a982c36846e182766?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"448. Eat 2 venison steaks a year to save the environment? The opportunity in addressing invasive species, with Tara Medina","description":"<p>A food system show with a difference today and I can’t wait to hear from our global audience how these issues play out where you live, too!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>What if eating a particular type of red meat - even just a couple of times per year - made a huge amount of environmental, economic and nutritional sense?</p><p><br></p><p>Well, if you have an invasive species deer problem, like Australia does at the moment, then it makes a great deal of sense.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>After this show, you will know:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why Invasive species are destructive to environments and farms&nbsp;</li><li>How big the opportunity is if eaters increase their consumption of venison and if Australia markets it for export.&nbsp;</li><li>Why real change is going to happen by first focusing on YUMMY FOOD and accessible messaging for people - meat pies, sausage rolls and dim sum!&nbsp;</li><li>What different countries are doing to address invasive species</li><li>How we can all be a part of the solution!&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’re left wondering: WHY have we let it get so bad without any serious investment - especially when we stand to gain economically as a country if we do, like Maui and NZ have?</p><p><br></p><p>AND WHY NOT send some serious investment dollars to the people setting up the processes and opportunities. Take 5 minutes to share this show and a note with your local representative - I sure as heck have!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>I’m so thrilled to have Tara Medina back on the show, who works in collaboration with wonderful chef and past guest also, Jo Barrett - I’m excited about the work they do at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/discovered_foods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@discovered_foods&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the show&nbsp;</p><p>Alexx x</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want to learn more about this week’s guest?&nbsp;</p><p>Website: head to the below link and use code “<strong>LOWTOX</strong>” for $20 off</p><p><a href=\"http://www.discoveredfoods.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.discoveredfoods.com&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/discovered_foods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@discovered_foods</a></p><p><br></p><p>Book: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/4lz4BpG&nbsp;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/4lz4BpG&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/marcasuncare\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@marcasuncare</a> is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ausclimate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ausclimate</a> is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!)&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Low Tox Life 2016"}