The Biofriendly Podcast

Tractor Hacking and the Right to Repair

At the latest DefCon security conference, an expert hacker discovered a new jailbreak that would allow farmers to modify and repair the expensive equipment that’s vital to their work. This week we discuss why the hack was considered a victory in giving consumers the right to repair the Internet of Things (IoT) products they buy, what future generations will do with technology, and why is so hard to go to the bathroom in our building?

What is De-Extinction?

The Tasmanian tiger may live once again as scientists attempt to resurrect the species that went extinct in 1936! This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discuss the 'de-extinction' of species like the thylacine, the woolly mammoth, and even the Christmas Island rat. What does this mean for our environment, does Dr. Ian Malcolm / Jeff Goldblum have a say in it, and did the podcast transform into a radio play? 

The Planetary Potential of 3D Printing

A team of scientists recently developed a biodegradable paper battery created with the help of 3D printing, so this week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discussed a few environmental pros and cons of this new technology. How does 3D printing work, what are the more sustainable options, and why do we need to ignore the movie Armageddon if we conquer space?

The Magic of Dolphin Poo

The Great Barrier Reef recorded the highest amount of coral cover in nearly four decades and it's time to celebrate the win! This week we dive deep into the ocean to see who is helping the coral, who is hurting the coral, and what does dolphin poo have to do with it all?

How Disco Will Save The Planet

How can the flashing disco lights of the 1970s usher in a new era for our Earth? You'll just have to listen and find out how on the latest episode of The Biofriendly Podcast. Whether it's by sustainably fishing for scallops or protecting animals from predators, Noel and Jacob put on their dancing shoes and share all the ways we will be Stayin' Alive!

Flashback Episode - Summer 2019

This week we've assembled a special throwback episode of The Biofriendly Podcast from summer of 2019 where we discussed everything from sustainable beer to green laundry to spicy solar panels. So kick back and laugh at these clips from classic episodes and who knows... you just might learn a thing or two!

Trapping Waste From Water With Machines

Tech companies are developing everything from plastic-eating "shark" drones to spinning buoys that use the water's current to scoop our trash out of the water, but what else can be done to prevent garbage from entering our waterways? This week Noel and Jacob talk about how we stop this problem at the source, can you really sit inside a whale's mouth, and why Bruce Lee's family wants to fight Noel. 

Plastic Free July Part 2

It's Part 2 of our Plastic Free July episode, so check out even more ways you can eliminate your daily single-use plastic! As we all know it can be overwhelming to change the way we do things, but The Biofriendly Podcast is here to give you simple tips to being more sustainable.

Plastic Free July Part 1

It's Plastic Free July, which means it's a time to take a moment to see just how much plastic we depend on each day! This week on The Biofriendly Podcast, we go through a checklist that ran so long we needed to break it into two parts. Check out this week's tips on ways we can all reduce our single-use plastic in everyday life. 

Bees Are Fish and Carbon Capturing Aprons!

This week we discovered a legal loophole was used in order to save our bees, and a popular clothing manufacturer has developed fabric that absorbs CO2-- but is there something else going on behind closed doors? You don't want to miss this week's Biofriendly Podcast where we bring you the latest and greatest green news.