In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Tracey Gilmore, CEO of Taking Care of Business. This non-profit social enterprise runs three 2-year programmes training budding entrepreneurs to resell, repair, and remake retail waste items, most of which would otherwise have been sent to landfill. To find out more, or if you want to do…

Sunday will see the start of the annual National Arbor Week, a time to celebrate trees. Over the seven-day period, people are encouraged to take part in "greening" events to make our communities healthier and more beautiful. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Clare Burgess, chair of Treekeepers Cape Town, about preserving…

As the Cape Leopard Trust marks its 20th year of working to ensure the survival of this apex predator, Glynis Crook speaks to its CEO, Helen Turnbull, about these highly elusive and resilient animals that survive in the fynbos biome of the Cape Fold Mountains. Find out more at: www.capeleopard.org.za.…

Chuck Aksland, the COO of MotoAmerica since its inception, is a driving force behind the current revival of American motorcycle road-racing. Due to his low-key persona, many overlook Chuck’s extensive history and heritage as both a racer and a team manager at the highest levels of the sport for over two decades. We believe it’s crucial not only to …

Countries around the world marked World Elephant Day on Monday, which aims to bring attention to the plight of the animals in Africa and Asia. On both continents, they are facing increasing threats, including an escalation in poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict. The Worldwide Fund for Nature says there are only about 415,000 African…

88. Olga Abinader talks about her journey as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic In today's inspiring episode, join us as Olga Abinader shares her incredible journey as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic. Discover how she overcame the challenges of learning a new language and excelled in a male-dominated field. Olga's story of perseveran…

South Africa’s Marion Island is being overrun by more than a million house mice. And as the growing population runs out of their normal food, they’re increasingly turning to the island’s seabirds as an alternative source of nourishment. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Anton Wolfaardt of Mouse-Free Marion about its p…

Scientists and officials gathered in Cape Town last week to discuss what they know about the rabies outbreak in Cape Fur Seals and what to do about it. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to one of the delegates, Dr Tess Gridley, co-director of Sea Search, which is a collective of marine mammal scientists, who told her that s…

Current factory MotoAmerica Superbike racer Cameron Petersen's quest began at a very young age and has spanned the globe from his birthplace in Spain, childhood upbringing in Zimbabwe, to his current residence in Southern California. The claimed South African grew up around racing under the tutelage of his father, ex-Grand Prix racer Robbie Peterse…

87. Ivette Mayo talks about her journey and her foundation that empowers women Ivette Mayo is a dynamic keynote speaker, author, trainer and community leader. She is also the founder of Power on Heels, a nonprofit foundation that helps women of all ages to get ahead in business, education, and personal development. Vistit Power on Heels at https://…

As the Olympic Games get underway in Paris on 26 July, the Worldwide Fund for Nature has launched a video campaign urging people to focus on the world records we don’t want to break. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to James Reeler, Senior Manager: Climate Action at the WWF South Africa about what it hopes to achieve with …

86. Dr. Salvador Bueno talks about how he went from roofer to doctor In this week's episode, Dr. Salvador Bueno shares his incredible journey from roofer to professor, and from degenerate to doctor, navigating the challenging doctoral trenches. Dr. Bueno discusses the numerous obstacles he had to overcome to stay in school and persevere to earn his…

Trees and plants make life better in a city, including improving air quality, providing homes to birds and insects, and cooling our streets. A recent heat-mapping campaign as part of the World Bank’s City Resilience Programme and the National Treasury’s Cities Support Programme found large temperature differences in parts of the city with densely-p…

An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s …

Bobby Fong (@bobbyfong50_) is a seasoned veteran in the MotoAmerica paddock. At 32 years old, some might argue that "Bagger Bob" is just hitting his prime. Known for his aggressive and sometimes unorthodox riding style, Bobby is currently leading the MotoAmerica Superbike championship while also being a staple at the front of the King of the Bagger…

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, who co-authored a study which found that colourful plastics degrade to form microplastics faster than those with plain colours.Από τον Glynis Crook

85. Encore presentation of legendary media presentation Sonny Melendez We bring you this encore presentation of legendary media personality Sonny Melendrez. You will hear about how he started in radio and rose to become one of the most recognized personalities in San Antonio. Visit his webpage at Award-Winning Texas TEDx Motivational Keynote San An…

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world. In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes were produced globally, up 82% from 2010. But less than one quarter of the year’s e-waste mass was documented as having been properly collected and recycled. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Keith Anderson, CEO o…

84. Cynthia Rankin talks about her biggest sale a $1.4 million purchase of five radio stations Listen to this fascinating story of Cynthia Rankin and Roberto de la Fuente y su trayectoria en la radio. Contact Cynthia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-rankin-174424294/ Visit our sponsor Wizard Academy at https://wizardacademy.org/ Contact us at…

In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Pavs Pillay, behaviour change lead and WWF-SASSI manager, about the initiative’s new report, “The hidden costs of your seafood”, which focuses on the crucial role played by retailers and suppliers of seafood in ensuring responsible and sustainable fishing practices are implemented.…

At 22 years old, Sean Dylan Kelly (@seandyankelly) has a motorcycle road-racing resume that has taken him and his family from their home base in Miami around the world and now back again. Despite his young age, Sean is very wise and has experienced some of the extreme highs and lows of racing that we consistently talk about throughout our various e…

In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook continues her discussion with Wild Survivors founder, Francesca Mahoney, about elephants in Tanzania, and how their fear of bees is being harnessed to protect farms and help communities along the animal’s migratory corridors. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…

83. Roy Flores talks about what it takes to succeed in any field In this episode, Roy Flores talks about his journey of being in the Marine Corps, to pilot and then a stock broker. Connect with Roy in his web page at https://freedomquesttrading.now.site/home Email him at royflores@aol.com Visit our sponsor at https://wizardacademy.org/ Write to us …

In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Francesca Mahoney, founder of Wild Survivors, an organisation that works to create a sustainable solution to the conflict between elephants and humans along the animal’s migratory corridors in northern Tanzania. To find out more, go to: www.wildsurvivors.org…

82. Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura talks about the value of Chicano literature In this episode, Dr. Gabi Baeza discusses her journey to becoming an Associate Professor of Spanish and US Latina/o/x Literature in the Hispanic Studies Department at the University of Houston. Additionally, she serves as the Deputy Director of Arte Público Press, the Direct…

A study published recently by the British Antarctic Survey raised concerns about the record low levels of sea ice around Antarctica. Scientists found that in 2023 – compared to an average winter – the maximum extent of the Antarctic Sea covered by ice, shrank by over two million square kilometres. It found that these historically low levels were a …

81. Dr. Peter Rios talks about his career path and his new book In this episode Dr. Rios talks about this journey being raised in New York of Puerto Rican descent and the super power of being bicultural. From being a kid at risk to earning his doctorate, he tells us how he did it. Connect with Dr. Rios at https://www.peterriosconsulting.com/ Order …

Plastic waste is poorly managed along coastal zones in West Africa, and Tanzania is no exception. But as the public becomes more aware of the problem, there are an increasing number of initiatives to deal with the problem, and opportunities to recycle. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Alexis Cronin, co-founder of Dunia,…

The powerful El Nino weather phenomenon, a big contributor to last year’s record-breaking global temperatures, has faded. Its opposite, La Nina, is expected to emerge in the next few months. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Dr Christopher Jack, deputy director of UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group, what impact it is likely …

Wood vinegar, a by-product of charcoal production, has been used in agriculture for over two thousand years, both as a growth booster for plants and a natural pesticide. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Ralf Dedig, the owner of Namibian company, Makarra Wood Vinegar, about the benefits of the product.…

Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, and products made from this grass are highly eco-friendly. Among its many benefits to the environment is the fact that it absorbs twice as much carbon dioxide as trees and generates an impressive amount of oxygen. Glynis Crook caught up with Go Bamboo, a company that imports bamboo toilet paper, kitchen…

Hailing from just outside Mexico City, 29-year-old Richie has his sights set on becoming a MotoAmerica Superbike champion. In this 14th episode, Corey and James delve into the path that led him to Richie’s current place as a top talent within MotoAmerica, a story which until now has remained largely untold. This podcast marks Richie's first in-dept…

81. Geraldina Interiano Wise talks about her journey and vision for Latinos in Houston Visit Geraldina at her website https://www.geraldinawise.com/bio Visit the website for ALMAAHH https://calendar.almaahh.org/ Visit our sponsor www.wizardacademy.com Contact us at victor@victorescalante.comΑπό τον Victor Escalante

Two bird conservation organisations, BirdLife South Africa and Sanccob, are taking the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment to court over what they see as a flawed plan to protect the endangered African Penguin. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook asks Sanccob’s head of conservation, Nicky Stander, what motivated the…

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Nileta Knoetzen, co-founder of Malmesbury-based company, Growing Paper, which not only hand-manufactures paper from paper waste, but also infuses it with seeds so you can “plant” it after use.Από τον Glynis Crook

80. Voices from Houston speaking about the Hispanic History Research Center In this episode we bring you three voices commenting about the recent community meeting of Latino movers and shakers for the proposed construction of the Houston HIspanic History Research Center. You can contact us at victor@victorescalante.com…

79. Dr. Astrid N. Sambolin Morales talks about the disparity in education In this episode Dr. Astrid N. Sambolin Morales talks about the great disparity in education and the root causes. Be sure to visit our sponor Wizard Academy https://wizardacademy.org/ Visit our webiste at www.speaktothrive.com contact us at victor@victorescalante.com…

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to World Travel Market Africa sales manager, Penny Fraser, and marketing manager, Olivia Gradridge, about how seriously the tourism industry is taking the negative impact it makes on the environment.Από τον Glynis Crook

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Heather Wares of the Two Oceans Aquarium about the incredible work done by its foundation in the field of ocean research and conservation and the beach clean-up it is holding at Surfers’ Corner, Muizenburg, on Saturday morning. Time: 9h-12h. Bring along gloves and a bucket to collect the…

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Honest Chocolate co-owner, Anthony Gird, about their efforts to make their products sustainable and environmentally friendly and how climate change is impacting cocoa bean production. To find out more about their chocolate and workshops, visit their website: honestchocolate.co.za…

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Greenpop’s Zoe Gauld-Angelucci about the organisation’s incredible urban greening and forest restoration projects and the Reforest Fest is it holding in the Overberg on the Easter weekend.Από τον Glynis Crook

In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Victor Sterling, co-owner of Delheim Wine Estate, about the importance of soil quality and the farm’s practice of planting cover crops between the vine rows.Από τον Glynis Crook

Corey and James' first ever Motocross / Supercross racer is none other than multi-time champ Zach Osborne. Originally from Virginia, Zach recently kicked it with the crew at his new spot in Clermont, Florida, where he shared an in-depth look into his journey. Join us as we delve into Zach's world, uncovering the trials and triumphs of elite-level r…

Reminder to not waste water as dam levels drop below two-thirds About a week ago, the Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation reminded residents of the need to be cautious about the amount of water they use. This as dam levels in the region collectively stood at 65.8 per cent. In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to climate scienti…

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Shani Judes, director of the Wavescape Surf and Ocean Festival which takes place from 1-14 March. It features a host of events focusing on ocean conservation, including a beach clean-up, documentaries, and a charity auction of surfboards painted by South African artists. Find out more on…

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Christiaan Gildenhuys, a postgraduate student in Stellenbosch University’s Department of Botany and Zoology, who has co-written a paper about the 400-year-old history of oaks in the Cape, and why they are now becoming a problem.Από τον Glynis Crook

78. Descubre cómo aprovechar la magia del arte y la poesía para prosperar. En este episodio tenemos invitada especial a escritora, editora, fotografo y consultora empresarial, Libertad Betacourt. Sigue a Libertad en https://www.instagram.com/lbfineartboutique/ Visit our sponsor at www.wizardacademy.org Sign up for our upcoming public speaking train…

A major United Nations report on the world’s migratory species, published earlier this week, has found that nearly half of them are in decline and are increasingly in danger of being wiped out. Of the over 1,189 species assessed, researchers found that more than one in five of the already threatened species now face extinction. In this week’s editi…

In Being Green this week, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Wentzel Coetzer, a conservationist and member of the Greater Kabeljous Partnership, that has launched a campaign to preserve two key sites in the area of Jeffrey’s Bay that are home to several endangered animal and plant species.Από τον Glynis Crook

At just 23 years old, Brandon Paasch has already made a significant mark in the racing world, earning recognition as one of the top emerging talents in the United States over the past decade. His impressive track record includes championship victories both domestically and abroad, notably in the highly competitive British Superbike paddock. As a ba…