We talked about all things policy with the Executive Director of the Illinois Environmental Council

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In this episode, we talk to a community member and sustainability coordinator at Triton College, Ben Kadlec

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Do you want to contribute to the il hub that is launching by next school year? Here are a few ways you can do so.

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In today's episode we talk about all things climate education with the co-founders of climate education 4 il

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In this episode of Little Planet, Manolo and Eva sit down with Emma thesimpleenvironmentalist who is on Instagram and Youtube to where she discusses her zero waste journey and gives tips. Together, we explore waste in different countries as well as public transit. Whether you're interested in ero waste, or simply curious about trash, this episode has something for you. About Our Guest When I was 18, I joined the US Air Force. I wanted to escape my tiny town and I did just that. I lived in West Texas for 9 months during my training and that is really when my eyes were opened to our impact on the planet. See, recycling is not mandatory in Texas. The small city I lived in did not have recycling and I was appalled. So, I started a recycling program in my dorms and personally drove the recycling and sorted it at the city's only recycling drop-off center (it gets shipped elsewhere to actually be used). And that’s not it. I moved halfway across the world to Okinawa, Japan. I miss it every day. But there, I started to learn that recycling alone will not save the planet. I also have to reduce what I consume. I began educating myself on proper recycling, why so much plastic ends up in the ocean (we were in the middle of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and beach garbage was no joke), invisible pollution, and much more. I quickly realized that other people don’t know this stuff and I need to spread the word. Resources & Links https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ join their Patreon to join their book clubhttps://www.patreon.com/home https://www.congress.gov/ Connect with Us and find where to follow us here https://linktr.ee/eartwise

Welcome to Little Planet, the podcast where we explore the exciting world of environmental education and how we can all contribute to the health of our planet! In each episode, we dive into topics related to sustainability, climate change, conservation, and how education plays a crucial role in creating a greener future.

Whether you're an educator, student, parent, or just someone passionate about protecting the Earth, every episode has something for you. From eco-friendly tips to big-picture global challenges, we’ll equip you with the knowledge and motivation to make a difference, no matter where you are.

Tune in, and let's learn together how we can make the world a greener place, one small action at a time. 🌍💚

Listen to this episode to learn:

• How environmental education can spark real change in communities.

• Simple tips to live more sustainably every day.

• Innovative programs and movements empowering the next generation of environmental stewards.

• Ways to connect with other like-minded individuals and groups making a difference.

Join us every other week on Little Planet as we uncover more stories, solutions, and ideas to protect and cherish our little blue planet!