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Sustainable Podcasts - 16 great podcasts about sustainability, climate and environmental protection.

Sustainable podcasts about environmental protection and sustainability

Looking for sustainable podcasts that focus on environmental protection and sustainability? Then you will find it here! Who starts with his Making life more sustainable, usually quickly finds that there are quite a few Environmental issues and there are an estimated one billion possible solutions. Experience has shown that the information can be overwhelming. This is where climate and environmental protection podcasts come in - and convey valuable knowledge in a measured form, episode after episode.

In this article, I'm going to introduce you to some of the most popular green podcasts you can listen to. Whether you're looking for an introduction to sustainability or want to delve deeper into the subject - whether in English or German - you're sure to find what you're looking for in one or more of these podcasts. Let's go!

Here you can find a short overview in advance:

  1. a mindful mess
  2. Greenbiz 350
  3. Sustainable World Radio
  4. Fairquatscht
  5. The Slow Home Podcast
  6. Planet Forward
  7. Live better
  8. Climate One
  9. VeggieWorld
  10. Green Dreamer
  11. Sustainability Defined
  12. Deutschlandfunk - Environment and consumers
  13. The Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature
  14. The Sustainable Jungle
  15. Good News enormous
  16. The Sustainability Agenda

Please do not be surprised: Not all of the above podcasts will continue to be produced! Nevertheless, they are complete, available online and extremely educational.

Advantages: Why listen to sustainable podcasts and learn about sustainability at all?

The best podcasts about sustainability and environmental protection

Podcasts in themselves are easy to integrate into everyday life. You concentrate fully on listening, while your body remains relaxed. Above all, to Save eyes and reduce screen timepodcasts are an ideal medium.

Listening to podcasts about sustainable living, protecting the environment, and climate change but also brings many additional advantages for your personal development. Here is a small overview:

  • Learning on the side: You can learn about sustainability at your own pace. For example, listen to a sustainability podcast while you do other things (like drive or do the dishes) and don't spend extra time learning.
  • Wide range of topics: Choose the topics you want to hear about. Many sustainable podcasts cover a range of topics. This means you can choose which topics you want to learn more about. For example. Fast Fashion, Zero Waste, Water shortage or Minimalism.
  • Expert knowledge: Enjoy content from different experts to get multiple perspectives on a topic and form a clear opinion.
  • Get started: There are millions of possible solutions to many environmental problems. Where do you start to make a positive change in your life? Sustainable podcasts make it easier for you to get started and find environmental sub-topics that particularly touch and engage you.

Which sustainable podcasts are recommended?

It was important for me to once again internalize the benefits of podcasts that address environmental protection and sustainability. Now I'd like to introduce you to some of my favorite podcasts that are making a significant contribution to making our world a little greener, day by day. Enjoy!

1. a mindful mess

Environmental activist Madeleine Alizadeh (a.k.a. dariadaria) I still know from my time in Bali, where they are also Beach CleanUps organized and supported. In her wonderful podcast "a mindful mess" she also addresses other important topics, such as self-love, minimalism, personal development and, in general, sustainable living.

2. greenbiz 350

The GreenBiz 350 Podcast is a weekly podcast on the topic of sustainability. The podcast is hosted by Joel Makower and Heather Clancy and features interviews with business leaders and climate and nature experts. As a listener, you can look forward to the latest news and developments in sustainability, as well as insights and perspectives from leading voices in the industry.

3. sustainable world radio

The Sustainable World Radio Podcast provides you with the latest information on climate and nature protection. But it is far more than a news program. The hosts also interview experts around the world to get their insights on the most pressing environmental issues. In each episode, you'll learn something new about sustainability - for example, permaculture or regenerative, organic farming and everything that goes with it.

4. fairquatscht

At Fairquatscht podcats chats blogger Marisa Becker with its guests about sustainable everyday life, addressing the most diverse aspects of environmental protection. From children's education, to gold mining, to waste avoidance.

5 The Slow Home Podcast

This podcast by Brooke and Ben McAlary is a breath of fresh air for everyone who leads a stressful, hectic lifestyle. Together with their children, their dog and their chickens, they tell on the microphone what it's like to have a Maintain sustainable organic garden and to take care of nature. 

6. planet forward

The planet is in crisis. But we have the chance to be its engine for innovation, creativity and sustainability - if only we make ourselves heard! That is why Frank Sesno the sustainable podcast Planet Forward was founded. Here, old and new generations learn to take responsibility for the greatest ecological challenges facing humanity.

You'll hear the stories of countless role models who talk about what they're doing to use and protect the earth's natural resources, while also Preserve biodiversity around the world.

7. live better

Also the Bavarian Radio has put together a great podcast in which hosts Melitta Varlam and Alexander Dallmus explain in an entertaining way, episode after episode, that sustainable living is absolutely uncomplicated. The topics range from the consequences of disposing of medicines in nature to switching to recycled paper.

8. climate one 

Climate One is the first platform for conversations that all aspects of climate protection connect with each other. Through the podcast, the organization offers opportunities for dialogue, provides a comprehensive understanding of the current crisis, and invites participation in the solution.

9. veggieWorld

Im Podcast VeggieWorld Vegan Podcast von Juju and Fabi is all about an animal-friendly, plant-based lifestyle. Twice a month, in conversation with exciting guests, you'll learn all about the vegan lifestyle - from nutrition, to health, fashion and cosmetics, to business.

10. green dreamer

In her podcast Green Dreamer shares Kamea Chayne Stories and insights about how we can heal together and become more resilient in our everyday lives while exploring the world around us. She brings together people from diverse backgrounds by asking them questions about their personal journey and talking about what it means to be "green."

11 Sustainability Defined

Sustainability Defined is an inspiring podcast about what it means to live sustainably. In each episode, the team explores a different aspect of sustainability through one-on-one conversations with experts, policymakers, and people in private life. Whether it's about Climate protection, food waste or nature conservation The goal is to help listeners understand the complexity of sustainable action and learn what each individual can do to create positive change.

12. Deutschlandfunk - Environment and consumers

I am a big fan of Deutschlandfunk! Especially of the in-house podcast "Environment and consumers"from which I also regularly draw new knowledge and additional inspiration and motivation for my work on the blog. The topics in the podcast range from waste separation, climate protection and drought, to actually everything that moves the environment and how our everyday lives are changing.

13 The Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature

The Bioneers is a revolutionary podcast series that features in-depth interviews with leading social and scientific innovators. The program highlights the diverse voices of grassroots leaders and people who are often marginalized or excluded by traditional media. In an entertaining way, the podcast primarily covers topics such as. Climate justice, nutrition, agricultural practice and nature..

14 The Sustainable Jungle

The Sustainable Jungle Podcast is a program from Lyall and Joythat brings together some of the most interesting people in conservation to inspire positive change for our planet and make it sustainable. You'll learn episode by episode how to support this effort.

15. good news enormous

Good News ist ein Podcast fรผr gute Nachrichten, in dem constructive solutions and perspectives for ecological and social challengesinstead of bad news, hate and panic. In extremely entertaining conversations, episode after episode, you'll learn everything you need to know to make your life more environmentally friendly and make the world a little better every day.

16 The Sustainability Agenda

In this Podcast you'll hear the latest and greatest in sustainability from leading thought leaders every week. You'll hear some of today's most innovative minds share their insights on what we need to do better - and in which areas the Technology can help people find solutions.

Sustainable podcasts - knowledge for the ears!

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Now you've been introduced to a whole host of recommended podcasts that can really make a difference. Both for you and for all life on earth.

I'm going on the assumption that you've listened to at least one of the podcasts mentioned above on the topics of sustainability, climate protection and Nature and you listen to it regularly. Do you have any questions, tips or other sustainable podcasts that I should definitely add to this list? Then feel free to drop me a note in the comments.

Stay sustainable,

Christoph from CareElite - Plastic-free living

PS: Podcasts are extremely convenient and flexible to listen to on the go via cell phone. How you can use your Generally use smartphone as sustainably as possible you can find out right now in the next blog post. Have fun!

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Christoph Schulz

Christoph Schulz

I'm Christoph, an environmental scientist and author - and here at CareElite I'm campaigning against plastic waste in the environment, climate change and all the other major environmental problems of our time. Together with other environmentally conscious bloggers, I want to give you tips & tricks for a naturally healthy, sustainable life as well as your personal development.