DeepSummary
Mariska Nell, a climate activist, artist, and host of the Mama Earth Talk podcast, joins Katie on the Getting in the Loop podcast to discuss zero waste, sustainability, and circular economy. She explains how her curiosity about the environmental impact of waste led her to start creating artworks from discarded materials, ultimately inspiring her journey towards sustainability advocacy.
Nell recounts her unique project of wearing her own trash for 30 days in the UAE, which garnered significant attention and sparked conversations about reducing waste. She also shares insights gained from interviewing guests on her podcast, highlighting inspiring stories from companies and individuals working towards a more sustainable future.
The conversation touches on the interconnectedness of zero waste, circular economy, and sustainability, as well as the importance of patience, celebrating small wins, and leading by example when mobilizing people for sustainability. Nell emphasizes the need for both individuals and companies to take responsibility for their environmental impact.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Mariska Nell used creative and unconventional methods, such as wearing her own trash for 30 days, to raise awareness about sustainability and waste.
- Nell emphasizes the importance of patience, celebrating small wins, and leading by example when mobilizing people for sustainable change.
- Zero waste, circular economy, and sustainability are interconnected concepts, and individual and corporate responsibility are both crucial for achieving a sustainable future.
- Nell's podcast, Mama Earth Talk, features inspiring stories and insights from various guests working towards sustainability and environmental protection.
- Gradual changes, such as refusing single-use cutlery or supporting companies with take-back programs, can contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle.
- Awareness about the environmental impact of waste and plastic pollution is increasing, leading to shifts in consumer behavior and corporate practices.
- Patience and understanding are necessary when advocating for sustainability, as everyone is on their own journey towards adopting more sustainable practices.
- Sustainable design and extended producer responsibility can play a significant role in promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “You know, there was so many little girls that came to me and little children, and they were like, are you the trash lady? And I was like, yes, I'm the trash lady.“ by Mariska Nell
- “You know, if today you did not take a single use cutlery from the salad bar because you brought your own, you know, that's a win. Like, give yourself a pat on the back and just be like, you know, good on you, I did it.“ by Mariska Nell
- “You know, if someone has questions, kind of have that, like, relationship that, you know, they, if they want to ask you, they can and, you know, try and give them tips along the way. But don't be preachy, don't force your way onto them because that often has the opposite effect.“ by Mariska Nell
- “So when you look at kind of circular economy and, and I think that one of the reasons why a lot of people are kind of confused with, like, zero waste and circular economy is just because zero waste is actually an industrial term.“ by Mariska Nell
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Getting In the Loop: Circular Economy | Sustainability | Closing the Loop
Katherine Whalen
11/2/20