The Friendly Futurist: Make Me Greener

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In this episode, Marty Hurwitz discusses the topic of lab-grown diamonds. He shares his background in the jewellery industry and how he became involved in the research and development of lab-grown diamonds. Marty explains the two methods of growing diamonds in the lab: high-pressure heat treatment (HPHT) and carbon vapour deposition (CVD). He also discusses the disruption that lab-grown diamonds have caused in the diamond industry, highlighting their environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Marty explores the various applications of lab-grown diamonds, including in semiconductors, quantum computing, and medical imaging. He concludes by discussing...

We are going back through our back catalogue to give you the juicier topics you may have missed. Like this episode from October 2021.

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We are going back through our back catalogue to bring you the juicier topics. This week Wash your Clothes to Save the Planet, originally aired in October 2021.

Questions? Comments? I love to hear feedback from listeners and read them back the following episode. Send them directly to me: thefriendlyfuturist@proton.me

Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. Please do your own research before any finance or...

In this conversation, Mahesh Krishnan, the Chief Technology Officer for Fujitsu Australia, discusses his journey into the emerging technology space and the evolution of emerging technologies over time. He highlights five key technologies that will be significant in the future: quantum computing, networking, AI, data and security, and converging technologies. Mahesh also explores the concept of a borderless world and the role of technology in sustainability. He explains quantum computing and its potential in combination with AI for general AI. Lastly, he discusses the role of AI in sustainability and the importance of proactive approaches in addressing challenges.

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Originally published on December 6th 2023.

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Neil McVeigh, co-founder of Greener for Business, discusses the journey of sustainability and the importance of making it easy and rewarding for businesses and consumers to become greener. Greener focuses on reducing carbon emissions and offers technology and partnerships to help businesses take action. The market reception for Greener has been positive, with businesses and consumers embracing the approach. Neil explains the concept of gamifying green purchasing to keep people engaged and excited about being part of the solution. He also addresses the...

Encore

Originally Published on Thursday November 30th.

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In this episode, Dave interviews Cathy from Hiringa Energy about the process of green hydrogen and its applications.

They discuss the different types of hydrogen, including green, brown, and blue hydrogen, and the importance of transitioning to green hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions. Cathy explains that vehicles such as trucks and boats can run on hydrogen, and there are also developments in ammonia-powered vehicles. They also touch on the challenges of infrastructure and the need for government support. Cathy shares...

We are going through our back catalogue, to give you some of our favourite episodes on green technology.

Questions? Comments? I love to hear feedback from listeners and read them back the following episode. Send them directly to me friendlyfuturist@podcastswest.com.au

Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. Please do your own research before any finance or investment decisions.

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We are going through our back catalogue to find some of our favourite episodes on green technology.

This week we chatted with Dr. Tom Williams from Number 8 Bio. On tackling one of the main causes of carbon emissions: methane from livestock More importantly, we are discussing changing the diet of bovines from grass to seaweed to stop them from burping out greenhouse gases.

Of course, with a hungry planet, having carbon-neutral meat is one piece of the puzzle.

For more information visit https://www.number8.bio/

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We are going through our back catalogue, to give you some of our favourite episodes on green tech. This week Denis from IMPT.

Rarely on this show, we come across a project that ticks all of the boxes. Emerging technology that is good for the planet and You may have heard of carbon credits. You may have heard of green blockchain. But an app that gives you carbon credits as you shop? In this episode, we chat with Denis Creighton, co-founder of IMPT. The planet's loyalty programme.

For more information, visit https...

We are going through our back catalogue to give you some of our favourite episodes on green tech.

This week: Seth from E Tuk-Tuk.

Rarely on this show, we come across a project that ticks all of the boxes. Emerging technology that is good for the planet and people. This is what today's guest, Seth from E-Tuk-Tuk, brings to the table.

Here in developed economies in, the global North, the adoption of EVs (electric vehicles) has been going on for the past decade or so. Even though...

Recapping from the last episode we look at how cutting down on meat consumption can really save the planet.

We now put a vegan in the hot seat and ask her about the benefits of going animal free.

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Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. Please do your own research before...

If you remember way back in episode one, my meat consumption was the biggest contributor to my carbon footprint. Well in this episode, we address it.

By looking at the future of food, does going meat-free, even on Mondays, really make an impact?

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Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. Please...

Keeping with our theme of reducing your water footprint, Have you considered taking a three-minute shower?

Today's guest is Laura Trotta, an environmental engineer, award-winning sustainability educator, and fellow podcaster.

You can find out more about Laura, and links to her book, Sustainability in the Suburbs here.

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Questions? Comments? I love to hear feedback from listeners and read them back in the following episode. Send them directly to me friendlyfuturist@podcastswest.com.au

Remember, folks, climate change is real and we can all do our part. It takes a team effort :)

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We are here to make the world a greener place, one habit at a time. But first let's look at what is holding us back: modern consumer culture.

To calculate your household's carbon footprint check out:

https://carbonpositiveaustralia.org.au/carbon-footprint-calculator/

Questions? Comments? I love to hear feedback from listeners and read them back the following episode. Send them directly to me friendlyfuturist@podcastswest.com.au

Remember, folks, climate change is real and we can all do our part.

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Join Dave, the Friendly Futurist on his quest to live more sustainably, one habit at a time.