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Join Mike and his brother Nick take a look at how AI has affected automation and both can affect sustainability. If you like this episode please don't forget to follow and like our post and if you have the time, please leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform.

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Join Mike and Jamison as they cover one of the foundations of sustainability, the 6R's. Sometimes they agree and other times they don't but all of the time it's fun!

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S5E09 - Bonus -Professor Mike?!?

Join Mike as he processes some new information he received this week.

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Welcome to a new Realistic Sustainability bonus short - Mike takes a minute to talk about the not-so-haunted duplex Jami, and he bought to restore. Find out why the heck they would take this massive project on! You can watch the progress on the GYL page and Mikes personal Facebook account which you are welcome to join either or both!

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S5E06 - COVID Effect on Sustainability II
Join Mike and Rob from the Curated Culture as they examine how COVID has affected sustainability in both the world and the US.

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S5E05 - High-Cost Effect on Food Waste

Join Mike and Rob from the Curated Culture as they examine how the increasing cost of food has affected food waste in the United States.

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What happens when a state decides that cities, townships, and villages can no longer zone out solar or wind? In Michigan, that just happened. It sounds like a huge win for solar and wind companies or sustainability but is it a win for the city? Join Nick and Mike as they talk about Michigan's house bills 5120 & 5121

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As we reboot, we wanted to go back to some of the most popular season 1 topics and see how things have changed if they have. Join Mike and Jamison as they discuss some basic terms and understandings that come with sustainability.

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This week we start with one of Mike's favorite topics, Durand's Edible Landscape Project. Join Mike and Nick as they update everyone on how the project is progressing and Mike covers some of the lessons learned. We will also see if all those scary negatives people said would happen, happened.

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We're back! Realistic Sustainability is back. New intro song, new format, and new topics. Being gone 7 months was far too long. Join Mike, Jamison, Nick, and Rob as they catch up on what they have been doing over those last 7 months. Thanks for joining us on the reboot.

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Guess who's back? Join Mike as he lets you know what we will see from Realistic Sustainability for the rest of the year.

With Nick still building a new restaurant, Jamison steps in to help out in the show. With the odd name it makes people wonder what this show is about but join Mike and Jamison as they talk about topics from plastic bag bans to recent videos of individuals struggling with the common 9-5 work life.

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When you are trying to live a quiet sustainable life, there isn't much worse than a con artist or scammer trying to take it all. Although there are only a small number of scammers in the world the internet amplifies them. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about scam avoidance.

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Join Mike as he speaks to a special guest fill-in for Nick, Jamison Nazarian. Mike and his amazing wife dig into the fast furniture industry and what makes it tick.

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Nick and Mike spend some time talking about fashion... Well, not fashion but fast fashion. How much waste is created by people's sense of fashion and what happens to most of those clothes? Join Mike and Nick as they dig into fast fashion.

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Nick and Mike are starting to get into a groove releasing the second show since their summer break. Join them while they discuss the idea of infusing nature into our downtown spaces.

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Well, we're really back this time. Our summer break has ended and Mike and Nick are back at it in full swing! This week Mike and Nick chat about what they have been doing since they went MIA.

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Nick and Mike are back! They spend the first 15 minutes chatting, and catching up since it's been so long. After, a great conversation about insect-based proteins. Mike was contacted by a company in the UK that focuses on replacing our unsustainable beef industry with high-protein insects in delicious meat alternatives. Join Nick and Mike as they talk about eating insects for daily nutrients.

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It's been over 2 weeks since Realistic Sustainability recorded a new show. Join Mike as he tells everyone why and the challenges he has with a work/life balance.

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Oh, what a great day! Mike got an opportunity to talk with both Rob Boggan from The Curated Culture and Kaylin Chenoweth from Starting Sustainabilityabout the future of supermarkets. If you listen to one show, make it this one!

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Join Mike and Rob Boggan from the Curated Culture as they talk about the states trying to break child labor laws in the US and why they are trying to do it.

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How much energy is in our food? There will come a time when it will be labeled like calories are on the packaging but as of today, we have to either guess or look it up. Join Mike as he discusses how much energy it takes to make a steak.

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One of the biggest problems we have with climate is how we take resources like trees faster than we can grow them. It seems like we humans are in a race to see how quickly we can mortgage the future for our grandchildren. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about Deforestation.

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This week's book review isn't one you would generally call a sustainability book but I do believe it fits the criteria. Join Mike as he connects the urban planning manual and discusses how it can deeply assist our future cities to become more sustainable.

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These days the biggest issue with clean energy isn't the collection process anymore. In some states like Texas, clean energy has been so abundant that people's electric meters even run backward at times. The issue is storage. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about one of the most elaborate ways to store solar energy.

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Join Mike as he talks about Earth Day and how he celebrates.

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How do companies convince us to buy their products when we are seriously looking for more sustainable items? How do they get us to buy their goods when they are some of the worse on the market? They use those tricky words. Join Mike as he explains the marketing greenwashing tactics companies use to get our money.

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This week's product review was wool dryer balls. Mike bought these nearly 2 years ago and is still using them to the day without concern. Join Mike as he tells everyone about his experience using wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets.

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Today was a great day! Mike was given a chance to meet Jessica Purcell from Thoughtfully Sustainable. This interview led to a great conversation about how Science and sustainability go hand in hand and the essential role kids' STEM (Science, technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) will play in the future of humanity.

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Mike as he talks about his experience with larger companies looking to learn about sustainability. As Mike gets more opportunities and experiences patterns start to emerge. Join Mike as he talks about how corporate sustainability seems to be lost.

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After COVID changed the world more and more people have decided to stay home and homestead. Maybe not everyone but there has certainly been a rising. Hobby farms are popping up everywhere. How does this play with sustainability? Join Mike and Nick as they discuss homesteading.

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This week we review the book The Upcycle - Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance by Michael Braungart and William McDonough. This is a great concept from materials and design perspective. Join Mike as he reflects on one of those books that just helps you think about the possibility of the future.

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Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the packaging our food is packaged in and whether is there a such thing as sustainable packaging.

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Away, where is a way? Do you know? If so, what do you do with that information? Join Mike as he talks about the idea of "Away".

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After the first week of Jamison's project in the Nazarian household, it got Mike thinking about home renovations. Are there projects we could do this year that help the sustainability of the home? Are there any renovations that are sustainable? Join Mike and Nick as they discuss sustainable renovations. 

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After last week's stress, how do you follow it up? By giving. Join Mike as he talks about a great weekend of giving.

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Millions have watched the ecological and humanitarian disaster in East Palestine Ohio and even though Mike isn't a fan of watching the news, enough asked about it. I think we all know the ecological damage that has been created during this strategy but what about the residents? Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the massive train derailment. 

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Oh, it was a day... Week... Well, a part of a week.. Either way, it's been rough. 

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With all of this new information about AI swirling around from automated cars to AI apps that make us look like superheroes to a snarky Bing chatbot what does that mean for us? Can AI be used to benefit humanity or even sustainability? Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the future and how AI will shape it.

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Why does Mike hate greeting cards so much?!? Join Mike has he spends a little time walking through the embodied energy that is in a simple treating card and the affect on waste and energy consumption in the US. 

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What does it take to create and maintain sustainable communities? Join Mike and Nick as they discuss first what the internet thinks we need and then compare it to what Mike believes we need. 

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What happens when you are the local sustainability expert and leader but need a new vehicle? Listen while Mike tortures himself while attempting to replace his car. 

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One of the most important topics in financial and even health sustainability is how we manage our finances but few realize how the system is built to keep people either in the economic tier or in poverty. This week Mike and Nick talk about the pitfalls and dangers of poor taxes. 

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Mike shares one of his favorite books, Cradle to Cradle by Michael Braungart and William McDonough. This is one of the most influential books Mike read in college. Join Mike as he talks a bit about Cradle to Cradle. 

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Seafood. Is it better than a steak? Maybe but as Mike continues to reduce his meat intake, Mike ponders yet again if he should be eating seafood or should it also be removed from his options. Join Mike and Nick as they discuss if there is even a way to eat seafood in a sustainable way. 

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This week Mike was pleasantly surprised by his resent purchase. This week Mike tried INSO detergent sheets to see if he could finally replace his massive jug of near water. Looking for a more sustainable way to do laundry, he decided to give it a try but how sustainable is the product? Join us this week as Mike reviews the INSO detergent sheets. 

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After seeing the consistent social media fights about vehicle fuels it had Mike wanted to help clear some things up. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about the propulsion of the future when it comes to personal transportation. 

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It's about that time. If you've been convinced by Mike or Nick to start your very own kindness project or edible landscape project, nows is the time. Join Mike as he reminds us all, its time to start planning. Especially if you are looking to do a summer time project in the midwest. 

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Well, we tried! Just as Nick was starting to jump on and record... He was called into work. So instead of a last-minute scratch to the show schedule, Mike covered a couple of minor observations that were not really scheduled as shorts but would have never been an entire show alone.  So hopefully you enjoy Mike's mixed tape of recent topics. 

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Join Mike as he spends some time on habitat fragments after reading William Tallamys book Nature's best hope. Habitat fragments are found everywhere but rarely thought of. Mike after reading wanted to revisit this concept in a short. Please joins us for habitat fragments. 

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The world is all a buzz but why? Does this have implications for global energy footprints in the eyes of sustainability? Join Mike and Rob Boggan from the Curated Culture subbing in for Nick as they look at the recent Fusion breakthrough and what the future of energy looks like. 

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Is it really up to us? What is the reality of long-term sustainability? Join Mike as he talks about what it will really take to achieve a sustainable world. Well maybe not it all but a overview on a large scale :)  

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Welcome back and Happy New Year! Join Mike and Nick as they talk a bit about 2022 and a bit more about 2023. 

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Join Mike as he closes the 2022 season here on Realistic Sustainability! 

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What is sustainability to you? It seems that the longer we are interested in sustainability, our role changes. So, going into the new year, let's take a look. What's your role going to be next year? What is sustainability to you?

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Just last week, Mikes new found friends from the forward party sent him pictures of food scrap dropoff sites in downtown New York. Not only did it get him thinking but it got Nick ranting! Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the merits of food scrap drop-off sites. 

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Dabble held their 2nd annual Christmas decor giveaway and it had Mike thinking. Join Mike as he talks us through how much avoided the landfill on one small event and how much could avoid landfills globally if we just shared the unwanted items with others. 

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Join Nick and Mike as they talk about some of the common substitutions we can manage during the Christmas season to help reduce our carbon footprint and to help start building our positive footprint.  

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Made famous by TikTok, what if we changed our yards to just growing clover? Would cities or towns allow it or would you even want to do it? Would it work? Join Mike as he talks about changing the yard culture to Clover.

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This week Mike and Nick get the pleasure of interviewing Austin Sachs the Director of ETHYK. ETHYKis a browser plug-in for Chrome that helps shoppers find sustainable companies to work with. It was an honor to get an opportunity to take a sneak peek at the inner workings.

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Are you the guy or gal with the horse? Humans tend to fight all technological progress but do the arguments change? Join Mike as he examines the arguments used when horseless carriages hit the scene and the backlash that followed and how it compares to day's arguments on electrified cars. 

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Mike is joined by Robfrom the Curated Culture to discuss one of those topics Mike gets hyper-focused on every Fall, Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). With Nick still working to open Soul Box meal prep service and with TastyBits Catering busy as ever Mike looked to Rob to fill in. Join us this week as we talk about SBS and how it affects all of us. 

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This week we have a product review. Jamison bought me a pair of iK bamboo pillows for Christmas last year. Let's take a look at how they stack up to our rating scale. 

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Well, it's been an odd week. The short is longer than the normal episode and we're still missing Nick but life works like that sometimes. This short episode we created after reading our latest five-star review. Join Mike as he draws notice to the last review. 

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Recently towns are seeing protests against solar farms but should we? What are tactics being used to scare residents into fighting these developments? Or are they a mistake? Should we be fighting these developments? Join Mike as he sorts it all out.

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Recently Mike was given an opportunity to speak to the members of the Arizona Forward party. He did this with the goal of helping this young growing organization build with a foundation of kindness with kindness projects. Join us as we listen to Mike pitch the benefits of kindness. 

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This week Mike completes his next product review. The Misto Sprayer, if you think they are worth a try then click the link and try them out. 

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It's that time of year again! Join Mike and Nick as they complete another installment of Nick's Unsustainable Holidays. This year we just talk candy and the amazing amount of waste that comes from this short period of time but we also have a little fun guessing the state's favor kinds of candy. We keep it light this year, join us for a little fun for the Halloween season. 

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This week Mike defines some of the kinds of waste found in the home and a few ways to reduce it. I hope you enjoy the show and if you do, please consider sharing it with your friends and family or leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The more people that we can expose to sustainability, the better.  Thank you!

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One of the best things we can do is bring sustainability to our workplace but how do you do it? Most owners or corporations have their own way of doing things but there are ways to get their attention. Join Mike as he talks about how he has gotten change done at work and how you might be able to do the same.

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This week Mike and Nick circle back to household waste management. How does your household fare? What is wasted most in your household and what could you do to reduce it? 

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This week Mike completes his first product review. EveEco Bamboo toothbrushes, if you think they are worth a try then click the link and try them out. Note, RS is not being paid to review these products but we would get a small support spiff if you buy from that link. As always, thank you for your support. 

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There comes a time when you don't get to hang out with your brother much that you just start chatting... Even if you are supposed to record a show. This week, Mike and Nick never even got to the topic but instead took the time to talk about others' sustainability in dieting success. Join us this week as we never made it to our topic but spent the whole show talking about Mike's older brother's success in habit change. 

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What is going on out west with water? Why are we not hearing more about it? As fresh water level drop, we have a danger staring us right in the face. Join Mike as he discusses clean water scarcity out west and other issues is causes. 

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Mike takes a look at the Inflation Reduction Act 2022 which is being touted as the largest US climate action to date. This bill is estimated to reduce greenhouse emissions by 41% back to the 2005 levels. Join Mike and he walks Nick through some of the 730 pages. 

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This week I just wanted to offer my opinion of what I have found so far with working with the beginnings of the Forward Party. Join Mike while he discusses his first impressions of the time spent with the forming of this organization. 

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It has been a heck of a year for Nick and Mike and we are not even a third through it yet. This episode is dedicated to just updating everyone on how things are going and where we are on the future of the show. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about their futures and projects. 

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Mike speaks to those who decided to not grow some food this year in the hopes that they see that the benefits well outweigh the negatives. Join Mike as he talks about home gardens

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Mike and Nick explore the concept of greenwashing, both positive and negative forms.  From car manufacturers gaming the system to avoid emissions restrictions to poor packaging choices join the discussion as we dig into one of the most damaging subjects to the sustainability movement.

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This week we take a look at greenwashing, what it is, and some examples. Is all greenwashing bad and how should we handle it?

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Mike and Nick are once again joined by a special guest Jamison while they discuss what embodied energy is and how it can affect daily purchasing decisions.  From grocery sack choices to the best materials to recycle join us as we chat about ways to live more sustainably.

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What is sustainability anyway? This short explores the basics of what it takes to say something is sustainable and can lead to a sustainable future.  As we move through episodes you will continue to build knowledge and gain a better understanding of the challenges ahead when it comes to greening our lives. If you enjoy this content, please subscribe, share, or just comment below, it all helps more than you think. Thank you for your support and for working towards a green future for all.

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Join Mike and Nick as they discuss food waste in America and in the home.  Nick helps Mike learn how to keep his veggies fresh longer so he can keep eating lower on the food chain.

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How does increasing your positive footprint work? What is a positive footprint? What can you do to increase yours?

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Noise pollution is the one that most people forget about but for humans and wildlife, it can be a real problem. Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the effects of noise pollution. 

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Most people hate government spending but governments have a job. One of those jobs is taking the risk when it comes to new innovation. Join Mike as he explains this concept. 

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Does poverty hurt the chances of a sustainable future society? Join Nick and Mike as they dig into whether poverty is preventing societies for moving forward in becoming more sustainable. 

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As less and less land is preserved for future generations, we have to start getting a better understanding of the value of that untouched space. Join Mike as he talks about the value of just leaving some land alone. 

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Mike is joined by THEE Rob Boggan from the Curated Culture who's covering for Nick while he battles an illness. Today the discuss the wide scope of determining the internets carbon footprint and how we move forward in society with or without it.

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Today's agricultural process is accelerating climate change but there are better ways to grow our food. Regenerative farming is one of those options. Join Mike as he discusses one of the best ways to grow our food. 

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Did you know the US relies on a massive mobile honey bee industry to help our farms? Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the pros and cons of the mobile honey bee industry. 

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What is the difference between mobility and accessibility? Join Mike as he discusses the benefits of each to a town or city.

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How do you get around? Would you travel differently if the built environment around you was built for more than just cars? Join Mike and Nick as they talk about Non-motorized transit and why it's so important in towns and cities. 

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Is your city doing odd things that seem to slow you down everywhere you go? Good! It might mean that your city understands the future of small towns and cities. Join Mike as he discusses traffic calming tactics we are starting to see all over the US.

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We always talk about what's bad with plastics but what can you do to reuse your plastics? Join Mike and Nick as they work to find ways to reuse their plastic bottles. 

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The robots are back and this time they are cleaning our rivers and oceans. Join Mike as he talks about these ocean and river scrubbing bots. 

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California's new state law regarding unsold food and residential food waste was passed and is now in effect. Joi Nick and MIke as they discuss the law, its intent, and the future of food waste. 

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Are you scared of smart homes becoming the norm? Did you also know that smart homes are interconnected to the internet of things IIOT) can reduce our energy consumption and energy shortfalls by as much as 80%?!?! Join Mike as he talks about smart homes. 

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