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This is the place to find more information about the topics I explore on my sustainability journey. 

My Sustainability Journey

This is the topic that started me on my sustainability journey! I'll be speaking with an expert on the social and environmental challenges in this area.

I am excited to share what I am learning about climate change and the different parts of our lives that can use renewable energy and become climate-friendly.

Many brands and companies hold themselves out as sustaninable but really are not. I'll dive into how certification works and why it can be beneficial for us in making buying choices.  

This topic will cover what corporate sustainability reports are, how they are created, the concept of greenwashing and how people can use sustainability reports to educate themselves before buying products and services.

Did you know a major component in landfills is food waste? I will explore the idea of overproduction and steps to reduce our impact from the foods we buy and consume - or don't!  

I am learning about how local planning can have an impact on communities becoming more sustainable and climate resilient. I'll share what I learn on the podcast! 

After a family trip to Thailand I wanted to learn more about plastics in the enviornment at home and in other parts of the world.

I am interested in the choices we as consumers make and the information available to sustainably eat seafood.  

I will share what I learn about while looking into aquaculture or fish farming. Is it really more sustainable? 

I am very interested in how fashion and clothing can become more sustainable and how we as teens can understand how to make more sustainabile choices.    

Cobalt Mining

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Guest Expert: Mathy Vathanaraj Stanislaus, Esq.

Vice Provost and Executive Director

The Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University

This is the topic that started me on my sustainability journey! I did a project at school and found that I wanted to learn more. Here are some good sources to learn more about cobalt, what it is used for, and what the environmental and social issues surrounding its extraction.

 

Check out my podcast episode on this issue and my interview with Mathy Stanislaus of the Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University.  


Global Battery Alliance website

OECD on cobalt mining: Interconnected supply chains: a comprehensive look at due diligence challenges and opportunities sourcing cobalt and copper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Friends of the Congo

Additional Resources:

How 'modern-day slavery' in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economy

The Fair Cobalt Alliance

Global Battery Alliance

Cobalt Mining in Congo: Environmental Health, Safety, & Human Rights

The Environmental Impacts of Cobalt Mining in Congo | Earth.Org

Global Accelerator Lab Project: Intensifying Action Against Forced Labor and Child Labor | U.S. Department of Labor

Collecte et analyse des données sur le travail des enfants : l'OIT renforce les capacités des pays africains | International Labour Organization

Sustainability Certification

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Guest Expert: Christina Forwood

Director of Certification & Verification 

B Lab

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about sustainability certification. 

After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to Christina Forwood, who works at B Lab, to learn more.​​​

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Additional Resources: 

About B Lab 

What is a B Corp – and why should you care?

As greenwashing soars, some people are questioning B Corp certification

9 sustainable business practices + actionable examples | fsc.org

Food Waste and Eating Local

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Guest Expert: Vlad Stefanovich

Swarthmore CO-OP Produce Manager

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about food waste. 

 

After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to Vlad Stefanovich, the Produce Manager at the Swarthmore CO-OP, to learn more about ways to reduce the impact of what we eat.

​Episode links:

Philabundance

412 food rescue

Additional Resources: 

About Swarthmore CO-OP

 

How Overconsumption & Overproduction Cause Food Waste | Shapiro

How Overproduction is Food Waste’s Biggest Culprit and Opportunity

The Environmental Impact of Food Waste | Move For Hunger

Waste Management Hierarchy | US EPA

Sustainability Planning

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Guest Expert: Becca Yurkovich

Delaware County

Chief Sustainability Officer

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about local sustainability and climate planning. 

After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to Rebecca Yurkovich, the Chief Sustainability Officer for Delaware County, Pa., to learn more about how to think globally and act locally.

Episode Links:

Sustain Delco: A Sustainability Plan for Delaware County

Delaware County Office of Sustainability 

Delaware County Tree Canopy Study

 

 

 

Becca's Instagram Picks:

Kathryn Kellogg (@going.zero.waste)

Alexis Nikole 🌾🍀 (@blackforager)

Career & Life Advice (@advicewitherin)

Lauren the Mortician (@lauren.the.mortician)

Land & Wildlife Conservation (@natural.lands)

Transition Town Greater Media (@transition_town_greater_media)

CRC Watersheds Association (@crcwatersheds)

Additional Resources: 

Plastic pollution

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Guest Expert: James Scott

Executive Director, TerraCycle Thai Foundation

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about plastic pollution. 

After I explore these concepts, I’ll talk to James Scott with the TerraCycle Thai Foundation to learn more about ways to make a positive change.

Additional Resources: 

TerraCycle Foundation: https://www.terracyclefoundation.org/

4Ocean: https://www.4ocean.com/pages/mission 

UN Environment Programme - Plastic Pollution & Marine Litter: https://www.unep.org/topics/ocean-seas-and-coasts/ecosystem-degradation-pollution/plastic-pollution-marine-litter

UN Environment Programme - What are Microplastics: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/everything-you-should-know-about-microplastics
 

Sustainable Fishing

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Guest Expert: Shareen Davis

Marketing Manager, Chatham Harvesters Cooperative

Executive Committee, Local Catch Network

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about sustainable fishing. 

After I explore these concepts, listen as I talk to Shareen Davis from Chatham Harvesters to learn about how this co-op is providing local and sustainable options for wild-caught seafood and learn more about the Local Catch Network.

Additional Resources: 

Chatham Harvesters website -https://www.chathamharvesters.com/

North American Marine Alliance website - https://www.namanet.org/

National Farm Coalition website -https://nffc.net/

Fishadelphia website -https://fishadelphia.com/

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Local Catch Network: https://localcatch.org/ ​​

Aquaculture 

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Guest Expert: Dr. Ed Hale

Assistant Professor, University of Delaware

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about fisheries and aquaculture. 

I'll hear about Dr. Hale's research on sustainable seafood and aquaculture in this episode. 

Additional Resources: 

Delaware Sea Grant 

https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/delaware-sea-grant/extension/sustainable-fisheries-and-aquaculture/

NOAA https://www.noaa.gov/

Sustainable Fashion

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Guest Expert: Rachel Higgins

Co-Founder, Pennsylvania Fibershed

Here are some sources I'm reading to learn more about sustainability in fashion. 

I'll connect with Rachel Higgins of Pennsylvania Fibershed to hear more about building sustainable fiber and textile resources and supply chains in the Philadelphia area. We will talk about ethical and circular practices in this business as well.  

Additional Resources: 

Pennsylvania Fibershed: https://pafibershed.org/about

Pennsylvania Fibershed facilitates connections across the state’s growing textiles supply chain: https://gridphilly.com/blog-home/2025/12/01/pa-fibershed-builds-connections-across-the-textiles-supply-chain/

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