Join Mike as he discusses the new Slate pickup and how it fits into the future of how consumer projects may become more customizable instead of disposable.

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Join Mike as he discusses how and why the restoration of the duplex that he and Jami are working on fits in sustainability.

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What are the implications for the US and its residents as they sever ties (again) with the Paris Climate Accord? Join Mike as he talks through the concerns.

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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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Welcome to the one of the best days on the big island of Hawaii. From Ho'okena Beach to Mike Notter becoming the gecko whisper, to Paradise Meadows to South Point. Join Mike as he chats about one of the best days on the Island.

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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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Sometimes people simply don't care about sustainability topics or environmental issues. What happens when some simply state that it isn't their problem? How do we handle that?!? Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the frustrating idea of people believing that "it's not their problem."

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Well, you will never guess who is back and is very very rusty! Yep, Mike. Join Mike as he takes a brief look at places in the world trying white paint to reduce energy use and city streel level temperatures. 

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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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2022 has been full of surprises and learning opportunities. I try to remember that as you take your sustainability journey you may run into the same issues. This is why I want to bring them up and start talking about them now. If learning about all of the obstacles I hit helps you learn to avoid them, I'm more than happy to tell the story. 

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Recorded a few weeks ago, this episode pulls a few more emotions from Nick. Happy to be back, Mike and Nick discuss the issues in how the world gets its fish and what those industries should look like. 

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This week we found out that the US government has reopened previously closed public lands to oil and gas drilling. Let's just say Mike is not excited to hear this news. Join Mike as he talk through the problems that lead to poor decisions like this one. 

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How many times could we have kept an item but everyone keeps picking on us, so we dispose of it and move to a new one. Probably more than you think and it's not just the little items either. Join Mike and Nick as they explore the idea that we are peer pressured into wasting. 

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Who was Jimmy Carter? As a former U.S. president, it seems as if everyone has an opinion, but what is the reality? It turns out that he was a strong advocate for environmental conservation, social justice, universal education, and access to affordable healthcare. Join Mike as he takes a look at just a tiny bit of President Carter's life.

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May 8th is Mother's Day, join Mike as he reflects on his mother and what she has brought to his life and even this show. Let's take a minute to thank those mom's out there.

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This week we take our first peek at cryptocurrency and its effect on Sustainability. Join "old" man Mike and "young" buck Nick at their different views conflict on the future of cryptocurrency. 

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Small towns tend to reject change but the one thing they hate losing more than anything else is parking. Join Mike as he walks through his experience with trying to remove parking to make the city more enjoyable and the backlash that comes with it. 

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It's time to revisit a fan favorite from season 1, food waste. This week look in the home more than global stats, what do we waste and why? Join Mike and a passionate Nick on the discussion of common household food waste. 

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Sometimes you're just off. That has been me as of late but we have to remember to do the little things we love. Join Mike as he just talks out the last few days and why it belongs on a sustainability show. 

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It's time for another "Nick's unsustainable holiday series". How bad could Easter be right? Join Mike and Nick as they discuss the plethora of signal use items consumed every year during the Easter holiday. 

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Students from all over the country are being told in high school to bypass college and move into skilled trades. Skill trades jobs like truck driving are starting to see an influx of new students. Is this best for these students? Join Mike as he chats about the future.

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Companies all over the world seem to be spending millions and consuming massive amounts of resources so they can become sustainable. Mike and special guest Rob talk out the reasons for the crazy behavior.

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Are EV's worse than internal combustion engine vehicles? Is it worse to mine lithium than drill for oil and gas? Join Mike as he talks though the cost of lithium mining and is it worth it?

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This week we have taken Mike's portion of the presentation at the Michigan Downtown Association and added it to the show. This is the first time Mike has spoken to this large of a professional crowd about the edible landscape project in Durand MI. The audio is definitely poor quality but its message is good. Join us as Mike address Michigan Mayors, City Managers, and DDA Directors about creating kindness project like Durands Edible landscape Project.

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On this day, Mike and the group not only learned about how a mainland company is making the lives of Hawians worse by becoming the parking czar and Jami directs the group on a serious off-road adventure that really paid off!

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It's that time of year again, time to not clean your yard. Yeah, that is probably not what you thought we were going to say but it's true. Join Mike as he explains why the best action to take this spring, is well, inaction. 

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landscaping isn't just for looks but you can use it to help your life and overall comfort level. Join Mike as he teaches Nick how to landscape for comfort. 

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It has bitten me once again. Today, I look around and all I see is full electrical plugs. Is this why my energy bill is on the rise? Over time, my habits have slipped and my bill has risen. Let my mistake be your lesson as we talk about standby energy consumption. 

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