Year 52 : a year of nothing new...

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Episode 10: The end of the challenge

2023-02-1819:53

My year-long Year 52 challenge of buying nothing new is now at an end, so join me for this last episode of my podcast to hear how it all went and what my takeaways are...

Episode 9: A 6 month celebratory shopping spree...

2022-07-1616:57

In this episode, I’m celebrating making it through som months of my challenge. And to mark the occasion, I’m treating myself to a shopping spree… and we’re on the hunt for a bargain!

Episode 5: The one with the beekeeper ...

2022-06-0218:05

In this episode, I get to sit down virtually and catch up with my brother, Paul - the co-architect of the original Go-Green pledges that have inspired me to make my own pledge this year, and chat with him about buying stuff, the original go green pledge and also see how he got on with his own un-bee-lieveable pledge ...

Episode 8: The Windlesham Eco-Warriors

2022-06-0227:56

In this epic extended episode, I catch up with some of our lovely neighbours to hear about their Go-Green pledges they made for me, and how they got on... There was beer, wine, laughs and some very lively discussion on everything from water butts to poop bags, litter picks and beach cleans to dedicating solar panels. And even something about sustainability on Love Island??!!

Episode 7: The Big Plastic Count

2022-05-1510:03

In this episode I'm giving a shout out to The Big Plastic Count which is starting tomorrow 16th May here in there UK. Hear why I'm asking everyone to get involved, then head over to their website, sign up and start tallying your plastics! https://thebigplasticcount.com

Episode 6: My 2.5 monthly challenge update

2022-05-0217:05

In this episode, I'm 2.5 months into the challenge and so giving an update on my progress, including: the story of a couple of purchases that didn't go quite to plan an update on what I have and haven't bought and a Green Tip of the Pod about recycling your soft plastics... https://www.recyclenow.com/recycle-an-item/plastic-bags-and-wrapping

Episode 4: The DIY dilemma & Mother’s Day guests...

2022-03-2822:07

In this episode: I'm diving deeper into the DIY dilemma I touched on last time I've got another great Green Tip of the Pod (esp. if you live in Brighton) And I've got some special guests for a Mother's Day special interview ----more---- Year 52: A year of nothing new is available to stream on Podbean or find it on Apple / Google Amazon Music / TuneIn. Also via the Facebook page...

Episode 3: The first dilemma ... and guests

2022-03-1317:35

In this episode, I've got my first dilemma with my green challenge, another Green Tip of the Pod ... and some special guests for my first guest interview!

Episode 2: The first 10 days....

2022-02-2712:32

In this episode, I'll be giving an update on my first 10 days of my year-long green pledge, so heard how I have got on so far. And there's a great Green Tip of the Pod too...if you're after a novel birthday present idea!

Episode 1: The ground rules ...

2022-02-2012:37

In this first episode on Year 52, I'm setting out some ground rules for my big green pledge. The rules cover New stuff, consumables, materials for renovating/repairing stuff, anything on my birthday list I didn’t get, and wildcards... I've also introduced the Green Tip of the Pod: This episode, it's The Rubbish Book by James Piper . Available at all good bookstores ...

Year 52 ... The Trailer (and a big green pledge!)

2022-02-1402:49

Hi - I'm Charlie and I'm making a big "Green" pledge to mark the start of my 52nd year on this planet. Making the pledge is the easy part. I just thought up something crazy and seeminlgly impossible and said it. Achieving it - that's going to be the big challenge... Listen to the trailer and find out what I'm letting myself in for...!

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