CarbonSessions

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Welcome to CarbonSessions: a podcast with Carbon Conversations for every day, with everyone, from everywhere in the world. In our conversations, we share ideas, perspectives, questions, and things we can actually do to make a difference. Hosted by: Leekei Tang (France), Jenn Swanson (Canada), Olabanji Stephen (Nigeria), Brian Tormey (USA) and Kristina Horning (Czech Republic) with Carbon Alamanac contributors, and guests from all over the world. We’d love you to join the CarbonSessions and share your perspectives from wherever you are. If you want to add your voice to the conversation, go to thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and sign-up to be part of a future episode. It's not too late to add your voice to the global conversation. This podcast is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts For more information, to sign up for the emails, to join the movement and to order your copy of the carbon Almanac, go to thecarbonalmanac.org ----- The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

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The Holiday Season and Climate Change

Episode Summary: In this holiday special episode of CarbonSessions, hosts Leekei, Kristina, and Jenn delve into the intricate relationship between holiday celebrations and environmental impact. Holiday celebrations and their global spread especially in today’s consumer-driven societies contribute to the planet’s strain. They went on to discuss the enormous surge in holiday-related consumption. According to the National Retail Federation, in the US, holiday sales grew from USD 400 billion in 2003 to over 900 billion in 2023 . The hosts discuss the environmental implications of holiday decorations, the energy consumption of festive lights, and the surge in gift-giving, leading to increased waste. Kristina, Jenn and Leekei explore alternative ways to celebrate, focusing on minimizing waste and maximizing experiences. They share personal stories and fun ideas, like using election pamphlets for gift wrapping and creating memorable experiences rather than giving material gifts. The episode also touches on the importance of local and traditional foods during holidays, as opposed to imported, expensive items. The hosts concluded on the essence of holidays as a time for community and connection, and the importance of aligning our celebrations with our environmental values. https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/2023-holiday-reach-record-spending-levels https://www.greenchoices.org/ For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org Want to join in the conversation? Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives. Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up! ----- Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning. Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US ----- The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.