Book of Leaves

I think there's no better way to end season 6, before I hibernate for 3 months, than with an interview all about caring for the planet in death. The Western way of grandiose everything has seeped into our burial habits and our bodies no longer go back to the soil as they should. Colin McAteer is the owner of greencoffins.ie and Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground in Wexford. There's no better person to talk to us about this topic! Stay up to date with them on Facebook or Instagram @woodbrook_natural_burial.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee Thank you for all your support this year...[04:10] An intro from Colin and how he became involved in eco burials[09:40] The environmental impacts of western burials & cremations[13:40] How Woodbrook Natural Burial Ground came about[23:10] How it works if people want to be buried/scattered there[30:30] How they make their willow coffins[33:40] Advice for people who want an eco burial & how to put those provisions in place[39:10] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:My fairwell wishes Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Bassie is the co-founder of Circular Costume Ireland, a not-for-profit organisation that's working to tackle the stream of waste created by the costume department on film sets. Stay up to date with them on Instagram @circularcostumeireland and keep an eye on their website for second hand stock that they're selling! As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee[03:40] Alice introduces herself[07:40] Why CCI was set up[13:25] How the rental process works & the stats of costume waste [ ] Stories from the industry[24:10] Equipment rental[28:45] Tips for people wanting to source costumes ethically with zero budget[32:10] The future of CCI[39:45] Other eco tips for people who want to live lightly on the planet[42:00] Alice’s picture of the futureProps 360Glan Waste ManagementThe Textile Eco Calculator Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is an eco-socialist, a community activist and a musician. While I met him through climate protests, he has also been a campaigner on housing, workers' rights, Palestine solidarity, and anti-racism. He's running in this General Election for People Before Profit in Dublin Central. You can stay up to date on his activism via Instagram @eoghanoceannabhain.General Election Quiz (Irish Independent)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee[00:10] Context for the episode [07:00] Eoghan introduces himself[09:00] What is it about People Before Profit that appeals to Eoghan[17:30] How electing candidates can be used as an organising tool[21:05] Why Eoghan thinks we need direct action[27:05] What happened when Eoghan was arrested for a peaceful protest[32:00] How Eoghan converses with pro-Israel supporters[40:25] How he fills his cup as an activist[43:00] As a Gaeilgoir, what Eoghan thinks of the growing popularity of Irish and the positive effects it can have.[48:20] Imagining the future[54:00] Siren Spring song by Eoghan Ó CeannabháinAlso mentioned:CATU (Community Action Tenants Union)United Against RacismTony Cliff GlucksteinEamon McCann activist occupies Raytheon factory The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine bookCarsie BlantonIrish band Huartan Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giorgia Anile is the founder of The Toy Library, a wonderful peer to peer lending platform that not only saves on resources needed for new toys, but creates a sense of value in the sharing community for all ages. Keep an eye for in person swap events as well via their website or socials: Instagram @thetoylibraryireland or Facebook.Their next in-person swap event is Sunday the 8th of December which you can get tickets for here. [03:25] An intro from Giorgia and her journey from corporate work[12:45] How The Toy Library came about[15:55] What is a Toy Library?[18:45] Statistics of toy emissions & waste [23:30] Other services TTL offers[27:05] Giorgia’s hope for the future of TTL & the benefits of a ‘White Label’ app[31:15] What Giorgia thinks need to happen bottom up and top down for de-growth to happen[39:35] Tips for adults who want to get children gifts this Christmas in a sustainable, circular way[44:05] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned: Less is More bookRethink IrelandSharetribePlausable AnalyticsJiminy Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith McDonagh is a member of the Galway Traveller Movement and manager of the social enterprise Bounce Back Recycling which specialises in recycling old mattress. They send the various materials to businesses in Ireland who repurpose them. It's a wonderful initiative that not only diverts thousands of waste from landfill each year, but provides members of the Travelling community with employment opportunities. Stay up to date with their venture on Facebook or Instagram @bouncebackrecycling.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee[05:30] An intro from Keith [07:30] What they do with the various mattress materials[10:15] How travelling communities have always applied circular living practices [12:55] The social benefits this enterprise has had on the travelling community[18:40] The future of BBRAlso mentioned:Recycle ITInterview with Roisin Markham on Circular Economy Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virtue is the maker behind sustainable fashion brand Emerald and Wax. She is passionate about creating quality clothes that can become heirloom pieces, while also incorporating the colourful designs from her home country of Ghana. Keep an eye on her socials for upcoming markets via Instagram @emeraldandwax or Facebook.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend x Find my depop profile @cearadc!Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee [02:45] Virtue’s experience of the fast fashion exports to Ghana and how Emerald and Wax came about[15:15] What goes into the creation process of Virtue’s pieces[19:05] How the fabrics are sourced and ensured to be sustainable[22:30] The psychological importance of wearing colour[28:00] Other tips Virtue has for living lightly on the planet[32:00] Imagining the future Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Carrig is one of the many volunteers behind The Barn Owl project. He's been vital in spreading awareness of what people can do to help the red-listed species, and we delve into all of that here. You can donate, volunteer, and/or sign their petition on rodenticide to help the cause. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram @barnowlprojectireland.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[04:00] An intro from John and how the Barn Owl Project came to be [08:15] What/who inspired John to care about animals, & the biodiversity crisis in Ireland[15:10] How barn owls live[26:15] How farmers can help barn owls[29:25] Rodenticide & how it affects wildlife[37:50] How the public can help the projectAlso mentioned:Ireland’s Wildlife PhotographerThe Barnowl TrustBirdwatch Ireland Raptor protocolDr. Barry O’Donoghue NPWSBat Rehabilitation IrelandSwan rescue Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arran Murphy is a fashion designer who channels her skills into empowering people to have a circular mindset with their clothes, through her work at the Rediscovery Centre. The Rediscovery Centre is an AMAZING example of how circular living is fun, beautiful, functional, and not to mention how great it is for the planet and community in every way. I implore you to visit the centre (and book a tour!) if you haven’t yet. The Instagram accounts you can follow are @rediscoverctr and @relovefashion. If you're a young person, you can register your interest in the Relove Fashion competition here. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[05:00] An introduction of the work of the Rediscovery Centre and what a circular economy means[09:25] What inspired Arran to be conscious of where our clothes come from[14:00] How the Rediscovery building itself incorporates circularity in its design[17:15] What the social enterprise of Rediscover Fashion entails[22:50] Some stats and facts on the damaging fashion industry[28:10] The work Relove Fashion does with young people[35:50] Other general tips Arran has for being sustainable [38:55] Some eco Irish designers & makers that Arran loves[42:05] Imagining the futureAlso mentioned:Moon Wood jewelleryDANAAll About Love by bell hooks Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shauna Harris is an actor, poet, and global citizen education officer. She also has a keen interest in researching Black studies and having an intersectional approach to her activism, especially towards people who have been racialised. You can stay up to date with all her life bits on Instagram @shaunaxroseShe has two upcoming shows you can catch her in as well; Monsters (8-15 Sep) & Blanchardstown Resonance II (20 Sep)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[02:40] An introduction from Shauna & the importance of theatre & art in activism[07:05] What global citizenship means & how it’s beneficial for everyone[13:10] Shauna’s tips for people who want to make positive local (and therefore global) action![15:00] How Shauna got involved in taking positive social action in the first place[20:25] Other things Shauna does to live more lightly on the planet[31:25] How she minds her mental health in today’s worldResources mentioned:Hot Brown Honey (Hive City Legacy Dublin Chapter)                  Dr. Ebun Joseph - Black studiesDr Lucy Michael - expert on inclusion & equalityAudre LordeKimberlé CrenshawReni Eddo-Lodge (Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People about Race)Me & White Supremacy by Layla F SaadThe Good Ally by Nova ReidBlack, Listed by Jeffrey BoakyeFor Black Boys Who’ve Considered SuicideBlack is Beautiful by Chronixx Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merschon and Craig own the beautiful reduced waste store that is Flourish Minimal Waste Grocery. Have a listen to hear how they came to be small business owners and tips they have for people trying to reduce waste or improve their health. Their website is www.minimalwastegrocery.com and you can stay up to date with them on Instagram @minimalwastegrocery or Facebook. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee[03:30] An intro to Merschon and how they came to take over MWG[06:30] Shopping reduced waste: price & quality[09:45] Minimal vs Zero waste – perfect is impossible[14:40] Most popular & effective swaps for laundry, beauty care, cleaning, and on the go.[34:30] Minimal waste crisps – Spudos!Mentioned: Tru EcoKeegan & CoBodhi BlendsPut a cup in itSpudos – eco crisps! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.