Book of Leaves

Shauna Harris is an actor, poet, and global citizen education officer. She also has a keen interest in researching Black studies and having an intersectional approach to her activism, especially towards people who have been racialised. You can stay up to date with all her life bits on Instagram @shaunaxroseShe has two upcoming shows you can catch her in as well; Monsters (8-15 Sep) & Blanchardstown Resonance II (20 Sep)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[02:40] An introduction from Shauna & the importance of theatre & art in activism[07:05] What global citizenship means & how it’s beneficial for everyone[13:10] Shauna’s tips for people who want to make positive local (and therefore global) action![15:00] How Shauna got involved in taking positive social action in the first place[20:25] Other things Shauna does to live more lightly on the planet[31:25] How she minds her mental health in today’s worldResources mentioned:Hot Brown Honey (Hive City Legacy Dublin Chapter)                  Dr. Ebun Joseph - Black studiesDr Lucy Michael - expert on inclusion & equalityAudre LordeKimberlé CrenshawReni Eddo-Lodge (Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race)Me & White Supremacy by Layla F SaadThe Good Ally by Nova ReidBlack, Listed by Jeffrey BoakyeFor Black Boys Who’ve Considered SuicideBlack is Beautiful by Chronixx

Merschon and Craig own the beautiful reduced waste store that is Flourish Minimal Waste Grocery. Have a listen to hear how they came to be small business owners and tips they have for people trying to reduce waste or improve their health. Their website is www.minimalwastegrocery.com and you can stay up to date with them on Instagram @minimalwastegrocery or Facebook. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[03:30] An intro to Merschon and how they came to take over MWG[06:30] Shopping reduced waste: price & quality[09:45] Minimal vs Zero waste – perfect is impossible[14:40] Most popular & effective swaps for laundry, beauty care, cleaning, and on the go.[34:30] Minimal waste crisps – Spudos!Mentioned: Tru EcoKeegan & CoBodhi BlendsPut a cup in itSpudos – eco crisps!

Welcome to the first live podcast recording of Book of Leaves! When I asked around as to who a good guest would be to interview as part of the Stoneybatter Festival, Kaethe's name kept coming up, and rightly so! She has been integral in community building and waste reducing in the wonder that is Stoneybatter in Dublin 7. You can stay up to date with her via @kaetheburtodea or @bi_urban_desireland on Instagram. Make sure to check out www.biurban.ie as well!The Climate Camp I mentioned takes part from August 7th to 11th.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[04:30] Kaethe introduces herself and the work she does[08:15] The childhood that inspired Kaethe’s activism[10:45] Moving to Stoneybatter in the 1980s and utilising unoccupied land[18:15] Creating an ecological corridor in central Dublin[28:05] Rain gardens[33:10] Bí Urban – looking at blight resistant wonky potatoes and eco friendly crisps[46:30] Competition to win a jacket that turns into a tent[47:45] Kaethe’s final leaf to share with listeners: waste[50:20] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:Stop Food Waste - keep an eye out for composting coursesStreet FeastTeagscDr. David Shaw - blight resistant potatoe developerThe Soil FoundationCiaran CuffeWilding Film

Vanessa Conroy works for The National Women’s Council of Ireland in addition to being a member of Community Work Ireland and a lecturer in Maynooth. Today she'll be talking about the research Feminist Communities for Climate Justice has done into the intersection of climate action and gender inequality in Ireland. You can follow her on X @miss_Nessa_C.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[04:00] Vanessa introduces herself and journey into gender studies and climate action[12:10] How does climate change & climate action affect various genders in Ireland? Care[18:15] Transport & gender in Ireland[25:20] Solutions for transport barriers to caregivers[26:55] How other marginalised genders in Ireland are affected by climate change[33:00] What can regular citizens do help achieve system change in this area?[38:30] How the traveller community in Ireland is affected by climate change[43:45] Tips for engaging with people who are sceptical of gender inequality in Ireland[47:20] Advice for people who want to get involved with Feminist Communities for Climate Justice[50:45] Meal planning & climate cafés[54:20] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:International Dublin Gay Theatre FestivalSinead MercierMary Robinson (Mothers of Invention)Book: Climate Justice – A Manmade Problem with a Feminist SolutionBook Feminist City by Leslie KernAmnesty InternationalCATU HousingCommunity Law & Mediation groupPavee PointPDF Report of research

Aidan Ring is an artist and activist I’ve come to know through attending various climate action events together. He’s a great example of the multiple ways we can take part in making the world a better place. I've outlined below what we chat about, and you can follow him on Instagram @tornaido.fireperformer As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[03:00] Aidan introduces himself and the forms of activism that he does[07:15] What inspired him to become eco conscious [10:00] The rising thirst for nature-based therapy[14:30] The work of the Gaelic Woodland Project & Croí na Cré[21:20] The work of Fairtrade Ireland[39:20] Other ‘leaves’ from Aidan’s book [46:30] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:Young Friends of the EarthEco UNESCOSave the Boyne campaignEco Therapy Network of IrelandCandlelit TalesNARA Undercover pig farm investigationNational Geographic article: This is Your Brain on NatureFuinneamh Festival

Scott Bryan is the co-founder of the volunteer organisation Community Roots. He also works in graphic design and has a passion for music. We'll be chatting about all the ways in which he uses his skills and interests to make his society a better place. Visit communityroots.ie for more or follow them on Instagram @coroots_ie to stay up to donate. If you can donate to the cause, please do!As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A CoffeeTime stamps:[03:50] An introduction from Scott & his journey into activism[09:40] The founding of community roots & what it does[15:20] What to do if people are interested in becoming co-ordinating something like this in their own locality[19:50] Their ethos of encouraging organic farming[23:10] How permaculture works and how our current food system is failing[31:30] Other ways Scott works to improve his locality via Connecting Cabra & graphic design[33:20] How music can be used to improve society[41:50] Reimagining wealth[44:50] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:Watership Down movieCaitriona Kenny’s episode on Book of Leaves Homegrown RTE show with Community RootsGIYCarraig Dulra in Wicklow community farmConnecting CabraEoghan O'Ceannabháin & SIVE - musicians

Change Clothes Crumlin (CCC) exploded on to the Dublin fashion scene in 2022. Set up by Mary & Oileán, they aim to make sure pre-loved clothing is affordable, fashionable and fun - while also empowering and educating the community on why it's important to rethink our fashion model. Check out their website for more or follow them on Instagram @changeclothescrumlin.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[04:00] Mary introduces herself and her journey into sustainability[10:40] All the work CCC does [13:30] Workshops[15:10] Clothes banks[24:15] Gender and clothes repair[26:40] Tips for setting up a swap shop[34:00] Fighting classism in the pre-loved fashion scene[37:10] What changes need to happen from top down [38:30] How to support the work & future of Change Clothes Crumlin[44:45] Imagining the future

Sam Bishop is the CEO of Neighbourhood Network which runs the wonderful Street Feast event due to take place this 25th & 26th of May. We’ll delve into the importance of bringing communities together in public spaces and how that helps create a climate just future. There are so many great initiatives to follow on socials but you can find them all via Neighbourhood Network's website or via their Instagram @neighbourhoodnetworkirl or @streetfeast.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[01:15] Plea for Kildare Wildlife Rescue oiled birds crisis[05:45] Sam introduces himself[10:10] The positive impacts of stronger communities[14:35] What street feasts is[22:50] Tips for lowering the environmental impact of street feasts[24:50] Any stand out moments / stories from Street Feasts[26:30] What Neighbourhood Network’s aims are[30:15] How Another Love Story festival combines community, arts, and climate[35:15] Extra suggestions – cycling[39:05] Vision for the futureAlso Mentioned:Green Sod Ireland land trustWWOOFCAT Centre for Alternative TechnologiesHome Together