Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Apr 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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Interviews about stuff we all know and love, with a side helping of sustainability. Let's celebrate the brands and people on a mission to waste less, buy better and inspire change.

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S9E1 S9: Ep1 Balcony Gardens, Hedgerows & Accessible Design at RHS Chelsea with Sarah Mayfield

May 04, 2026 44m

Every May, a patch of West London becomes the most talked-about garden on the planet. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea since 1912. It's the…

S8E5 S8: Ep5 Why Local Food Matters with Ed Johnstone from The Sussex Peasant

Dec 14, 2025 35m

What would our food system look like if it was built around people, place and seasonality rather than distance and scale? In this episode, I'm joined by Ed Johnstone, founder of The Sussex Peasant,…

S8E4 S8: Ep4 Christmas in 1950s Yorkshire – a conversation with my Dad

Dec 07, 2025 33m

This special Christmas episode captures a moment in time – a warm and reflective conversation with my dad, Gary, recorded with his loyal sidekick Hobbs the dog, who makes his presence known but…

S8E3 S8: Ep3 Cooking with trees and meals for one, a kinder Christmas with Julia Georgallis

Nov 30, 2025 39m

This episode opens with a question you probably haven't asked yourself: what exactly can you do with a Christmas tree… besides decorate it? It turns out, quite a lot. I'm joined by food writer and…

S8E2 S8: Ep2 Crafting for the brain with Laura and Jenny from ReCraft Arts

Nov 23, 2025 31m

I'll admit I'm one of those people who have a cupboard full of 'one day I'll use this' items. Laura and Jenny have built a creative life around exactly that instinct, proving those odds and ends…

S8E1 S8: Ep 1 Growing Community and Biodiversity in Sussex with Lis Long from Apron.

Nov 16, 2025 35m Transcript

In this episode I sit down with Lis Long, founder of Apron, to explore how a forgotten patch of land in Buckingham Park became a thriving community garden – and how that small beginning has grown…

S7E4 S7: Ep 4 How to power up and get making stuff with Salvage Sister

Jun 30, 2023 37m

Today I'm talking to Charis Williams, AKA Salvage Sister, and she gets creative and makes stuff out of old metal and wood and teaches people how to do the same Over 60% of our landfill waste comes…

S7E3 S7: Ep 3 Why we should be buying local cut flowers with Betty Blooming

Jun 08, 2023 31m

86% of all UK bought flowers have been imported, so just like food and drink, buying local flowers helps us support our businesses on our front door and reduces our impact on the planet. For this…

S7E2 S7: Ep2 Sustainable hen party planning with Hens with Heart

Jun 01, 2023 36m

A large group of women at a hen party can be carnage, but also presents an opportunity to make a real difference and do some good without skipping the fun parts. Amy Sillince had an idea at a hen…

S7E1 S7: Ep 1 Paddle boarding, swimming and dogs on the beach with The Sea Safety Project

May 24, 2023 47m

My home town of Brighton and Hove is a magnet for beach lovers, even with the pebbles. It's extra busy during May to September, but knowing what to do if you get in trouble in the sea applies all…

S6: Ep 7 Why we should be obsessed with beans with Bold Bean Co

Jan 12, 2023 34m

Beans have come a long way since being drenched in tomato sauce and poured on toast. Amelia Christie-Miller, founder of Bold Bean Co, joins me for this weeks episode to share their start up story,…

S6E6 S6: Ep6 Taking tech back and the circular economy with Dr David Greenfield

Jan 05, 2023 31m

It's very likely that you will have recently bought, upgraded or replaced some sort of tech or electrical appliance in the last month. Unsuprisingly, tech is one of the top 5 things we buy at…

S6E5 S6: Ep5 Cocktails, paper bottles and biodiversity with Avallen

Dec 22, 2022 33m

Described as an accidental Calvados, Avallen, in it's beautiful paper bottle, is flying off the shelves at the moment and I wanted to find out more. This week, I'm joined by founders Tim Etherington…

S6E4 S6: Ep 4 Bread, beer and bar stool activism with Toast Ale

Dec 15, 2022 39m

44% of all bread is wasted in the UK. This was one of many food waste stats that got the attention of the founders of Toast Ale, so they decided to do something about it. Chief Toaster and…

S6E3 S6: Ep3 Creative play and avoiding plastic with Timeless Toys

Dec 08, 2022 44m

The most organised homes can still turn to complete chaos when kids toys are thrown into the mix. Most of my friends have kids and now my own brother has just become a Dad. So what toys do I buy for…

S6E2 S6: Ep2 Vintage fashion and the crisis of stuff with Beyond Retro

Dec 01, 2022 39m

Charity shops typically sell about 25% of what they get donated, so what happens to the rest of it? Steven Bethell is the co-founder of Bank and Vogue. Their purpose is to find innovative and…

S6E1 S6: Ep 1 Clothing that's made to be remade with Teemill

Nov 24, 2022 36m

"3 out of 5 T-shirts will end up in the bin. It's wasteful and doesn't financially make sense" I hopped on a Ferry and headed over to the Isle of Wight to make my very own branded t-shirt for this…

S5E10 S5: Ep10 Beer, brewing and the sober curious with Freestar

Oct 19, 2022 42m

Alcohol is everywhere, it's almost impossible to get away from and it can cause some real scenes if you're the one NOT drinking at a party. However, younger generations are drinking less, the health…

S5E9 S5:Ep9 Zero waste dining - a balanced system with Silo London

Sep 22, 2022 54m

I travelled to Hackney Wick to meet the brilliant Douglas McMaster for this week's podcast. Chef, author, presenter and founder of Silo London, an inspiring zero waste restaurant that started in…

S5E8 S5: Ep8 Eating pastries and talking B Corp with Higgidy

Sep 08, 2022 31m

I'm never one to turn down food, especially when it's muffins, pies, rolls and pastries from Higgidy. If you've not heard of them before, Higgidy are manufacturers of feel good food and they're based…

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