Most of us know very little about fungi in contrast to their vast presence and integral role in our world. Sometimes called, "the earth's internet" fungi, specifically mycelium connect literally everything. They are the ultimate recyclers, decomposing and upcycling waste into food, medicine, building materials, and more.  

Our guest, Peter McCoy recognized his passion for fungi while still in high school. Around that same time, he also began to recognize the profound lack of education and awareness around them.  Peter's personal journey to learn about this mysterious and integral kingdom led him to eventually write the most comprehensive singular work on fungi to date.  His book, "Radical Mycology: A Treatise on Seeing & Working With Fungi" has sparked events, film fests, online educational tools, and a startup called Mycocycle.  We asked Perter many questions in this ep and learned, we have so much more to learn about these incredible (sometimes edible) organisms. 

Links from the ep:

Reishi Ginger Turmeric Beer Recipe
Mycocycle
Radical Mycology Website
Mycologos
Fungi Film Fest

 

Who have you canceled this year? A high school classmate with a different view? A political figure? A brand that misstepped?

Our views have become radicalized and many of us fear stating our views on social media. Cancel culture has become normalized amongst Twitter threads, IG follows, and Facebook timelines alike.

Are we making ASSUMPTIONS or are we “woke”? It’s time to flip the script. Join hosts Eeland, Kaitlin, and Cecily in this episode where we try to use Cancel Culture in a more evolved way.

Let us know which lifestyle choices you can CANCEL with us for good before Mother Earth cancels US.

Links:

https://www.insider.com/things-you-do-every-day-hurt-the-environment-2018-6#jeans-take-tons-of-water-to-produce-5

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190301084847.htm

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/10/8478629/glitter-beauty-products-bad-for-environment-pollution

https://www.lushusa.com/stories/article_all-that-glitters.html

https://ecoglitter.com/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190301084847.htm

https://www.lelo.com/blog/green-sex-toys-cleaner-planet/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInI--5Yz_7wIVk8mUCR1SZgZKEAAYBCAAEgLXqfD_BwE

https://www.bestsextoybrands.com/which-sex-toy-companies-are-eco-friendly/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInI--5Yz_7wIVk8mUCR1SZgZKEAAYAiAAEgJ1d_D_BwE

When Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay started Woodward Throwbacks, Detroit was home to about 80,000 abandoned buildings and a growing number of illegal dumpsites. What began as a hobby, making furniture from reclaimed materials spotted while biking around town, became a successful business that is both sustainable in its “anti-landfill” model and an inspiring tribute to the city’s history, ingenuity and resilience. 

This week we hear from Bo and Kyle about how they got started, what they’ve learned, and how they stay inspired as overwhelmingly busy entrepreneurs.

Ever wondered if your daily cup of coffee is sustainable? Ever multiplied it by 1 billion, then asked again?

This week on Greenish, we hear from environmental activist and “extremist”  turned corporate sustainability specialist, Emily Stolarcyk.

Emily shares what sustainability means to her personally (e.g. burnout from nonprofit work, grassroots organizing, outrage, oh and death threats) and professionally as she tries to make the phrase “less unsustainable” happen. We get into the nitty-gritty of LCAs (life cycle assessments), greenwashing, and the meaning of trade-offs in sustainability using some concrete examples. Maybe most importantly, we talk about what makes her hopeful for the future.

TMI WARNING: This episode includes many answers that begin with “It depends, “ and enough shades of gray to make your head explode. Don’t be discouraged. In this case, all information is good information and consumer education IS moving the needle at a corporate level!

Everything we learn from Emily confirms a few simple truths we can cling to:

🌱buy local

🌱 less > more

🌱repair > replace

🌱walk or ride > drive

🌱naked > packaging

🌱USE your reusables > single-use

🌱organic and fair trade certs > not

🌱share, compost, recycle, upcycle, less > waste

Terms and Definitions:

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) "a report mandated in the US by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), to assess the potential impact of actions “significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.” This requirement under NEPA does not prohibit harm to the environment, but rather requires advanced identification and disclosure of harm."  - Read the complete description from  AmericanBar.org
NEPA - 

LCA - Life Cycle Assessment is a detailed analysis of the impact a product has from raw material extraction to production, transport, use, and end of life. It provides a framework for thorough evaluation and requires peer review.  

Resources and Helpful Tools:

Consumer Apps We Love

Learn more about the habitat preservation work of the Eyak Preservation Council  in Cordova, AK

"Defending Alaska from the Department of Defense" Greenpeace Blog 

Nicole Lindsay and Timothy Paule, are the Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Detroit Hives, a nonprofit working to beautify neighborhoods in Detroit by converting vacant lots into bee habitats. Their work goes beyond beekeeping to include education, art, food security, and community-building.  Tim and Nicole share their story and their knowledge as bee ambassadors. Learn how our future, as well as our past, is intertwined with bees and the beautiful, easy ways we can all be supporting these hardworking pollinators. 

1. Plant Bee-friendly flowers, trees, native plants, and herbs for native and honeybees alike.
2. Build a bee hotel for native bees to rest.
3. Let it  bee - Don’t mow, don’t spray, don’t weed
4. Support local beekeepers by buying local honey and sharing their work with others! You can support DH directly  through donations, making a purchase in their shop, and following them on social media.
5. Make bee bath or leave water out when it’s hot.
6. Buzz - Spread the word in your neighborhood with a sign marking your bee sanctuary and spread the word on social media by celebrating National Urban Beekeeping Day on July 19th.

Want your city to become a certified Bee City? 

What constitutes an earth-friendly diet? Before we debate vegan, freegan, and vegetarian diets, we wanted to talk about eating local. To help us understand the impacts of opting for local produce, we invited a small organic farmer to share some of her experience with us as a small farmer and a mission-driven business.  

Sarah shares a bit of her wisdom, answers "What is a CSA?" and breaks down the ways we can support small farmers.
Email us at greenish@gobealive.com or message us on Instagram or Twitter @greenish.podcast 
TheGreenishPodcast.com coming Earth Day 2021

Helpful Links -
Find a CSA near you at localharvest.org

Learn about the origins of the CSA and read an inspiring interview with Booker T Whatley

Learn how you can support young farmers at the polls and through advocacy through Young Farmers Coalition