Podcast
As much as possible, I want to keep politics out of the Verdant Growth Daily, since I believe that the environment is NOT a political issue. But from time to time, it's natural that it's going to come up. So today I wanted to just give
Climate Change
Congratulations to new President Biden! I'm really excited for the future of our planet now that we have a president that listens to and respects science. Biden has re-entered us into the Paris Accord...But...What is the Paris Accord? That's what we're talking
Podcast
We throw away things from our lives every day. But the term "throw away" tells us everything we need to know about what we're doing. We're not making things disappear. We're just moving them away from us. We're just changing
activism
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so I thought it would be appropriate to discuss how much environmental activism is tied together with black rights, indigenous rights, and other kinds of modern day activism.
About Me
Today I decided to go unscripted and candid, and decided to talk about why I started Verdant Growth: the problems in environment and society I see and the two strategies I want to use in my life to fight them.
About Me
On my walk with Manoa today, I suddenly came to a break in the trees that gave me a view of all of Osaka, as well as a new perspective on human society. Also....I made it thought 10 episodes! I'm excited for me. Thanks so much to
Meditation & Awareness
The term 'meditation' comes with a lot of baggage, but the awareness that it teaches is so valuable in learning to live by your own values. It will help you to create better connections with your family and friends, nature, and yourself. Here's why! Headspace Guide
eco living
Today we're going to address one of the things I hear a lot: "I don't have time to be ECO. I can't be more ECO. I can't be bothered with being ECO. I can't sacrifice like you can."
About Me
Today we're talking about Joshua Spodek, PhD, MBA, host of This Sustainable Life podcast, award winning author of Leadership: Step by Step, and most environmentally-friendly person I know. He was my inspiration for starting Verdant Growth and is now teaching me to lead others on environment. He'
Plastic
In today's daily, I wanted to dispel the myth that I hate plastic. I don't! Plastic is great...And awful. And here's why!
Plastic
After my discussion yesterday on A Plastic Ocean, I decided to continue the plastics discussion with a talk about why plastic recycling is really a myth.
Documentaries
I watched A Plastic Ocean on Netflix last night and it was an eye opening experience for me. On episode 4, I talk about what I saw, how I felt, and what we can do to reduce our mindless consumption of plastic. Be sure to check out A Plastic Ocean