Where Change Begins
A podcast covering all things sustainability at the University at Buffalo. Hosted by UB Sustainability Student Staff who dive into UB initiatives, student and faculty research, and current events effecting Sustainability in the Buffalo and Western New York Area.
Episodes
44 episodes
Inside the Food Systems Student Assistant Role
In this episode, Kiara sits down with Lily to explore her experiences and responsibilities as a Food Systems Student Assistant. They dive into how our work at UB Sustainability supports sustainable food systems on campus. Tune in to hear firsth...
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Episode 4
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Smart Cups
Dive into the third episode of our new season of "Where Change Begins"! Join Fatema, our HIRED Boutique Student Assistant, as she discusses smart cups and how they help tackle the tremendous amount of single use plastics in the be...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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History of Farming Part 2
Dive into the second episode of our new season of "Where Change Begins"! Join Lily, our Food Systems Student Assistant, for part two of her podcast, "The History of Farming" as she continues to explore the roots of the Unit...
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History of Farming Part 1
Dive into the premiere episode of our new season of "Where Change Begins"! Join Lily, our Food Systems Student Assistant, as she explores the roots of the United States Industrial Agriculture System and unpacks the story behind ou...
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Season 2
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Greening the Season: UB Sustainability Holiday Podcast
Join our student assistants for a festive episode as we explore ways to make the holiday season more sustainable! From eco-friendly gift ideas to reducing waste during celebrations, we’ll share practical tips, inspiring stories, and creative so...
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Reimagining Waste: How UB's Climate Celebration and Yard Sale Are Giving Secondhand Goods New Life
In this episode, we sit down with Ava, our Zero Waste Student Assistant, to chat about the recent Climate Celebration and Yard Sale at UB. We’ll explore the event’s impact on the campus community, the importance of giving second-hand items a an...
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Meet Genevieve!
In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our new Communications and Outreach Student Assistant, Genevieve Fontana! With a strong background in communications and sustainability leadership from her previous institution, Genevieve is eager to...
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Advancing Buffalo's Climate Work: A Sit Down with Kelley St. John
This week, UB Sustainability Climate Justice Student Assistant Valerie Juang interviews Kelley St. John, Buffalo City's first Climate Action Manager. They discuss Kelley's path in climate work, her new position, and the future of climate justic...
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Meet Valerie!
Long time no see! We apologize for the delay in posting - we've had some new folks join the UB Sustainability team this past summer. In this episode, you'll be hearing from our new climate justice student assistant, Valerie Juang! Vale...
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Leveraging a Sustainable World: An Interview with Dr. Adam Rome
For this week’s podcast, we have our Environmental Policy Student Assistant, Amy Bentley, interviewing Professor Adam Rome from the Department of Environment and Sustainability. Listen as he discusses his background in sustainable development, ...
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One Minute Monday: Queer Ecology
For this week's OMM, we hear from our very own Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, Derek Nichols, as he discusses the misunderstanding we have about queerness and its relation to ecology. Join us again later this week for an int...
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Lessons in Sustainability: Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Graduate Assistant Michael Griffin interviews fellow colleague Nicole Tremsky about her recent study abroad visit to Costa Rica! Topics of discussion include agroforestry, monoculture farming, and setting the stage for a green America.
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One Minute Monday: Biomimicry
Another OMM! Woo hoo! Listen to Student Assistant Andy Whitehead as they discuss the concept of biomimicry: human designed aspects of materials and products that are modeled after biological processes and functions.
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One Minute Monday: Climate Change
Welcome back to another OMM! Listen this time as our Student Assistant Amy discusses some fast facts about climate change!
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One Minute Monday: Fair Trade
This week's OMM discusses aspects of fair trade and the equitable relationships sought between producers and consumers!
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One Minute Monday: Transportation Justice
This week we're discussing the nuances of transportation and the opportunities it brings to create a better world for us all. Transportation justice ensures safe and healthy access to travel for all. Providing adequate support despite ...
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One Minute Monday: HIRED
Happy New Year! For our first OMM of 2023, we'd like to showcase one of UB Sustainability's most engaging initiatives to date. Dedicated to providing students and recent graduates with gently used apparel, accessories, and personal care items, ...
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One Minute Monday: Sea Level Rise
Sea levels are rising at a increasing rate. This has an affect on our ecosystems, coasts, and can cause flooding and more natural disasters. What are ways you will advocate and educate to stop the contributions to the rising sea levels?
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One Minute Monday: Sustainable Gift Giving
Ah December, that time of year where our consumption breaks pace and explodes with wasteful ferocity! In this OMM, we briefly discuss some sustainable gift giving strategies that you can run with this holiday season!
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One Minute Monday: WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable
Last week we attended and presented at the WNY Sustainability Business Roundtable event. Listen as Amy explains what WNYSBR means for local businesses pushing to operate within a sustainable framework!Breaking through Barriers: Resilien...
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One Minute Monday: COP27
This week's OMM discusses COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, and the need to stay aware of relevant, ever-evolving sustainable goals!
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Plant Based on a College Campus
The data shows that plant-based meals emits 30-90% less greenhouse gasses than that of meat-based products, so why is it that college campuses aren't as vegan/vegetarian friendly? Listen as our Food Systems Student Assistant, Nicole, and two fe...
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One Minute Monday: UN Sustainable Development Goals
Welcome to the second installation of One Minute Mondays! Today, we're showcasing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 international goals that are a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet...
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