Podcast
The Big Green Money Show
Hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live · EN
Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden talks to some of the world's biggest business names about the biggest problem facing the planet: climate change.
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Birds, Bees and Business - Why Nature Matters (With The Wildlife Trusts and Landsec)
Apr 14, 202300:46:12Tap to summarizeIn this last episode of The Big Green Money Show, find out about Deborah's lifelong passion for nature and how she believes businesses can and should do more to protect it.Listener Poppy has a question for the team.And why does Deborah go barefoot into the garden every day; come rain, shine or even snow?Featuring Craig Bennett of The Wildlife Trusts, Mark Allan, Chief Executive of Landsec and, if you listen right to the end, the birdsong in Deborah's garden.If you want to talk to the team, you can email GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk or use the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter.If you're listening on a platform that allows it (BBC Sounds does not) please do leave us a review. We'd love new listeners to disover our back catalogue.Thanks for listening!Produced by Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison Studio Manager: Hal Haines Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones
Transcribe →Medicines and Healthcare, with GSK
Apr 6, 202300:56:30Tap to summarizeFrom disposable gloves to surgical instruments, how could healthcare be greener? Can we prescribe medicines in greener ways? And can we reduce paper use and other forms of waste? Deborah and Fliss chat to an expert in sustainablity in healthcare about what the NHS is getting right and what needs to change.Plus they learn about drug maker GSK, formerly known as GlaxoSmithKline. It is looking at ways to reduce the impact of asthma inhalers, which contribute to almost half of its carbon footprint. Find out why and what's being done about it. As always, if you have a question for the Green Money team, get in touch on Twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow or email GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk.Producers: Lexy O'Connor & Kath Paddison Studio Manager: Hal Haines Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson & Will Cooper Series Producer: Justin Bones
Transcribe →Palm oil, plastic and ice cream, with Unilever
Mar 31, 202300:45:08Tap to summarizeDeborah and Fliss discover the small treat with a big environmental impact that's eating into the carbon footprint of consumer giant Unilever.Plus why is palm oil a problem, why is it in everything, and what is Unilever doing about it?And listener Sheila wants to know how to recycle old clothes that are too worn out to be sold on or given to charity.If you've got a question for the Green Money team, drop us an email at GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk or talk to us on Twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow Producers: Lexy O'Connor & Kath Paddison Studio Manager: Hal Haines Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson & Will Cooper Series Producer: Justin Bones
Transcribe →Planet-friendly periods
Mar 24, 202300:35:11Tap to summarizeCould a lack of knowledge and understanding be holding us back from trying more sustainable period products? Have you ever considered using a menstrual cup but been unsure if it would work for you? Or wondered about the impact of single use tampons and pads? Then get ready for a very frank and open conversation about the options out there!Period products clog up sewers and drains and pollute our rivers and beaches. Many single use products like tampons and sanitary towels also contain plastic. So what options are out there if you're looking for more sustainable period products? And how well do they actually work?Deborah and Fliss meet Kathryn King, who talks about periods on TikTok. She talks them through everything from menstrual cups to reusable underwear.This episode was inspired by a question from listener Naomi. If you have a question for us, email the team at GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk or talk to Deborah and Fliss on Twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow.Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.Huge thanks to Kathryn King, otherwise known as BloodyHonest on TikTok and Instagram.Producers: Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison. Studio Manager: Hal Haines. Executive Producers: Will Cooper and Natasha Johansson. Series Producer: Justin Bones.
Transcribe →Comedy, Climate and Pensions, with screenwriter Richard Curtis
Mar 17, 202300:46:37Tap to summarizeRichard Curtis co-founded Comic Relief as well as writing some of our best known comedies including Blackadder and Love Actually. But did you know he's also a passionate campaigner about the power of pensions?Richard tells Deborah and Fliss why he believes our pensions could be a "mega-weapon" in the fight against climate change and what impact he believes Comic Relief has had over the decades.And have Blackadder and Baldrick put anything away for their retirement?Plus your questions answered: from the environmental impact of log burners to what happens to supermarket soft plastics recycling with Professors Mike Berners-Lee and Rachael Rothman.Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.Talk to us using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter or email the team at GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk.Produced by Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison. Studio Manager: Hal Haines Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson & Will Cooper Series Producer: Justin Bones
Transcribe →Water, Sewage and Fatbergs, with Thames Water CEO
Mar 10, 202300:40:02Tap to summarizeWater companies are under the spotlight as public concern grows over sewage spills into our rivers and beaches. In the hotseat today is the CEO of the UK's biggest, Thames Water. Sarah Bentley agrees the company can do better and says she's on a mission to turn it around.Plus how much water does the average UK adult use in a day? And will Fliss pass Deborah's water quiz?And the things you shouldn't put down the toilet or sink, some of which might surprise you.Talk to us! You can email the team at GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk or use the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter.Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.Produced by Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison. Studio Manager: Hal Haines Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones
Transcribe →Buses, with Stagecoach UK MD
Mar 3, 202300:45:20Tap to summarizeThis week Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah have been finding out how getting more of us onto buses is key to cutting transport emissions and giving us cleaner air. And if you're a car driver, here's a question. What would tempt you to use a bus instead? Deborah and Fliss talk through the options with the UK managing director of bus giant Stagecoach.And what do Deborah and Fliss make of the electrician who refuses to drive a van? Instead he travels to all his customers using an electric cargo bike.Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah and if you'd like to contact the team, email GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk or use the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter.Produced by Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison Studio Mananger: Hal Haines Executive Producer: Natasha Johannsson Series Producer: Justin Bones
Transcribe →Back to School
Feb 24, 202300:46:30Tap to summarizeToday Deborah and Fliss learn about the brilliant work some schools are doing to be more sustainable. They visit the children and teachers at St Winifred's RC Primary in Lewisham.They hear how head teachers are facing massive increases in energy bills whilst trying to balance the books, and ask where the cash will come from to retrofit the UK's thousands of inefficient school buildings. They meet the children fizzing with green ideas, and hear how they're tackling food waste with a school dinner "most hated meals" list. And they find out what's on the curriculum to teach the next generation about climate change so they don't repeat the mistakes of the past.Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.Talk to us on Twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow or email the team at GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk.Producers: Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison Sound engineer: Joe Lawrence Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones.
Transcribe →Electric Cars: Are There Enough Chargers?
Feb 17, 202300:47:45Tap to summarizeAlmost one in five new cars sold in 2022 were electric. But is the public charging network keeping up with sales?Deborah and Fliss talk to listener and EV driver Steve to hear his experience. They grill the boss of charging company Pod Point and meet Badar who is upskilling from a petrol and diesel mechanic to learning how to fix EVs. They chat to his trainer Andy about who's taking his course and whether enough people are learning how to fix and maintain electric cars.Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.We love answering listener questions. Or maybe you've got an idea for something Deborah and Fliss should look into. If so email the team at greenmoney@bbc.co.uk or use the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter.Producers: Lexy O'Connor & Kath Paddison Studio Manager : Hal Haines Executive Producers, Will Cooper and Natasha Johannsen Series Producer: Justin Bones
Transcribe →How Green Is Our Grid? With National Grid.
Feb 10, 202300:44:02Tap to summarizeDeborah and Fliss meet Alice Delahunty, President of National Grid's transmission service. They find out what part renewables play in today's electricity supply and exactly when we can expect a 100% green grid. And if you think solar panels are only for the rich, find out about the Welsh social housing provider installing panels on hundreds of tenants roofs.Presented by Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.Talk to them on twitter using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow or email the team at GreenMoney@bbc.co.ukProducers: Lexy O'Connor and Kath Paddison Studio Manager: Hal Haines Executive Producer: Natasha Johansson Series Producer: Justin Bones
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