The Biofriendly Podcast

Can We Forge Green Steel?

As efforts are under way to move steel production away from coal-fired furnaces, which produces around 8% total global emissions, manufacturing green steel is no easy task. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we look at 'green hydrogen' as one potential solution, how these changes will impact the developing world, and our riveting chat reminds us that whoever smelt it... dealt it.

Singing Trash Cans and Super Pigs

It's a Biofriendly Podcast double whammy as we throw two very different stories at you in one episode. First up, we have an uplifting turn of events out of England where some musical trash containers inspire a beach community to keep things clean. And secondly, did you know that 'super pigs' that threaten agriculture and wildlife are on the loose in North America? Make sure to check out the podcast that other serious environmental shows don't want you to know about.

Golf and the Environment Part 2

Welcome back! *golf clap, golf clap* Last week we ended the show on a cliffhanger, so for Part 2 we dig in a little deeper and discuss the importance of the sport to communities, the innovative designs that incorporate the natural environment, and finally what efforts can be done to improve the sustainability of golf while still finding our joy in everyday life! 

Golf and the Environment Part 1

Golf courses are increasingly being criticized for having a negative impact on the environment, but what can be done to help the sport be more sustainable? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we tee up a few of the major issues in question, take a swing at some potential solutions, and celebrate our milestone of 200 episodes of the show! 

Should We Be Afraid of Gas Stoves?

Gas stoves recently became a trending topic as click-bait articles claimed they were being banned forever! This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we set the record straight and fire up a conversation about cooking indoors, what it all means for our indoor air pollution, and Noel gets passionate about Grease the movie musical.

Climate-Proof Crops and Exotic Wheat DNA

As global temperatures continue to rise, a recent study revealed a way to improve crop resilience and food security by altering the DNA of wheat. This week on the podcast, we share the latest research on increasing crop yield, talk about some unusual new food sources that could be delicious, and is this the new American Idol of eliminating wheat variations?

When It Rains, It Pours

In a unique episode this week, we abandon the planned subject material as we let the floodgates open and share some recent life challenges. We quickly see just how important it is to keep your headspace sustainable just like the environment, and those little cost-saving green decisions add up when you need them the most!

Naming 146 New Species

As we kickoff 2023, we learned that 146 new species of plants and animals were discovered last year on our planet that is still full of surprises. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast, we share some of our favorite new species, break down the challenge of naming them from the International Society of Species Acknowledgement (ISSA), and did scientists discover two werewolves?!