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3. Hiking Culture
26:18||Season 2, Ep. 3For episode three, we're diving into hiking culture and its past, present, and future. Join our team as they explore the Alberta Rockies and chat about sustainable tourism, hiking culture and practices, and chat with others on the trail about their own hiking opinions. Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear every episode - until then, keep practising sustainability in your own life one episode at a time!This semester, season two is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Spot On Sustainability!
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2. Reducing, Reuse, and Recycling at MRU
26:24||Season 2, Ep. 2For episode two, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of the recycling world here at MRU. Sustainability specialist, Jamie Dardarian, is back in the studio to break down our questions about recycling at MRU, and what students, faculty, and staff need to know. Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear every episode - until then, keep practising sustainability in your own life one episode at a time!This semester, season two is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Spot On Sustainability!
1. Exploring Eco Grief
28:07||Season 2, Ep. 1For our first official episode back, we're exploring the complexities of eco grief. We spoke with students on the Mount Royal University (MRU) campus and learned what they knew (or didn't know) about eco grief. Later, we sat down with Amy Spark, a Program Specialist at the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, and showed her our student's responses to learn more about navigating eco grief in a busy, often overwhelming world. So get cosy, grab a blanket, and settle in!This semester, season two is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Spot On Sustainability!
Spot On is back!
01:15||Season 2, Ep. 0Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability, where we put Calgary’s best and brightest sustainability ideas on your radar. Last season, we dove into a plethora of topics, from fast fashion, waste that's often overlooked, and sustainable swaps. We are thrilled to be back for season two, where we hope to uncover more sustainability efforts in YYC. We can't wait to show you what's in store and what developments we discover on our journey to a sustainable community. In every episode, we’ll take you inside Calgary’s universities and labs to hear from students, professors, and innovators who are changing the way we live - through science, ideas, and fresh perspectives. Stay tuned for our season two premiere episode this February!This semester, season two is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Spot On Sustainability!This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.
4. A Very Sustainable Holiday Episode
16:23||Season 1, Ep. 4Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability. We hope you missed us!In this holiday special episode of Spot On, the whole team hopped on the mic to explore the importance of sustainability during the busy holiday season. From gifting with intention to slowing down to enjoy time with friends and loved ones, we shared personal stories and family anecdotes from our holiday past. Tune in to listen to how we are practising sustainability while sleigh bells ring. Happy holidays, and we’ll see you next year for the season two premiere of Spot On!Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear next month’s episode - until then, keep practising sustainability in your own life one episode at a time!This semester, season one is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.
3. Waste We Don't Think About
22:52||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability. We hope you missed us!In this episode of Spot On, we’re getting introspective and acknowledging waste we don’t think about with special guest Jamie Dardarian, a sustainability specialist at Mount Royal University. Jamie unpacks waste related to technology, books, and what university campuses do to try to be as sustainable as possible. Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear next month’s episode - until then, keep practicing sustainability in your own life one episode at a time!This semester, season one is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.
3. Fast Fashion
23:07||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability. We hope you missed us!In this episode of Spot On, we’re diving into the world of fast fashion and its impact on sustainability, with special guest Gini Weber, an assistant professor at Mount Royal University. Gini brought their expertise in marketing and sustainability to unpack what fast fashion really means—how social media, marketing trends, and a culture of constant newness drive the rapid production and consumption of clothing.Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear next month’s episode - until then, keep practicing sustainability in your own life one episode at a time!This semester, season one is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.
