https://www.spreaker.com/show/climergency-a-sustainability-podcastenHow ToCopyright Courtney Kocakhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/37d39ee5519ddbac1952674071ef1c4a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/climergency-a-sustainability-podcastWed, 08 Jul 2026 06:40:45 +0000Courtney KocakCourtney Kocakfeeds@spreaker.comA podcast about how individual actions can add up to make a big impact on climate change, featuring interviews with top experts on sustainability, eco-friendly business leaders & earth-conscious individuals of all kinds. Hosted by Courtney Kocak.falsed49a2fdd-7d3c-54d1-b388-7a0bf82a96a2episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-out-the-environmental-vote--49823164f0b477c6-c550-4558-9c12-9dae35df55d7Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000Courtney KocakNathaniel Stinnett is a political advisor & Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project. We discuss how the organization started, the stats on environmentalists who don't vote, how modern political campaigns work, how you can sign up to...1822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decolonizing-your-closet-with-aditi-mayer--4982316645b8e2b1-ffe0-4f77-ae99-0543c3a26c90Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:13:40 +0000Courtney KocakAditi Mayer is a sustainable fashion blogger, photojournalist & labor rights advocate born & raised in Los Angeles. We dig into the plight of garment workers from LA to India to Bangladesh, the importance of worker-led labor rights initiatives, ways...1774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raising-eco-conscious-kids-with-addie-fisher--498231735d64f60d-bed8-4742-aa9c-368cdeb888c1Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:26:16 +0000Courtney KocakAddie Fisher is a Texas-based blogger & sustainability influencer who writes the Old World New blog. We chat about how to get started with sustainable living, how to raise environmentally aware kids, why "low impact" is more appealing phrasing than...1410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joining-the-clean-plate-club-with-charlotte-mei--49823188e44979f6-2872-4b1a-becf-ab76df52b23dWed, 09 Sep 2020 19:00:21 +0000Courtney KocakCharlotte Mei is a nutritionist, presenter & sustainability advocate based in Singapore. We discuss the #happyplatessg food waste campaign that got her interested in social media, the climate change conversation in Singapore, combating the wasteful...1588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bright-spot-of-solar-clean-energy-advances--49823172cc22a3e4-4b66-4827-a593-a9a83770f0d7Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:00:05 +0000Courtney KocakSammy Roth covers energy & environment for the Los Angeles Times. He also writes the weekly Boiling Point newsletter. We get into his initial interest in climate change, his experience studying at The Earth Institute at Columbia University, the small...1746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-the-system-starting-at-home--498231900d1f105b-796c-4a6c-941d-29dde723bcbfWed, 29 Jul 2020 07:00:17 +0000Courtney KocakJonathan Levy, aka @zerowasteguy, works with businesses, government agencies & waste haulers on steps that they can take to reduce waste. We discuss his supply chain background, why the key to zero waste is not just one person's commitments, but...2390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaiming-sovereignty-over-your-food-supply--498231655008e0d3-db63-478d-b989-a1c4beedaaf1Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:07 +0000Courtney KocakIndy Srinath is a Los Angeles-based urban farmer, forager & content creator — plus, she manages a community garden on Skid Row. We talk about WWOOFING, designing accessible garden spaces, the ancestral trauma of traditional row agriculture, gardening...1047falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-become-an-environmental-educator-starting-with-yourself--49823192d451df76-7e01-4d4b-9972-6c4adf7eca00Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:01:51 +0000Courtney KocakMiles Lewis is a Los Angeles-based artist, as well as an art & environmental educator. We discuss his personal sustainability journey, the zero waste workshops that he's developed & puts on around the community, the importance of using what you...1544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-starting-small-with-the-last-plastic-straw-founder-jackie-nunez--49823169b1b25c64-83e5-4c53-9537-c75fd9946b9eWed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:26 +0000Courtney KocakJackie Nuñez is the founder of The Last Plastic Straw, as well as program manager for the Plastic Pollution Coalition, so she's well-versed in the plastic pollution crisis. We dive into her ah-ha! moment, how starting small often has a snowball...1627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-wardrobe-rental-with-nyleve-henry--49823193480aefee-6917-4b59-bd2a-55d166f5160aWed, 24 Jun 2020 07:03:13 +0000Courtney KocakNyleve Henry is the CEO & founder of NyLaurent Visual Design Agency, specializing in wardrobe rental. We dig into her supply chain background & how that got her thinking about waste at every level, some shocking stats about food waste, her tried &...2216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-clean-beauty-with-jessica-defino--49823194dcda270a-17b5-45ab-9c7c-17c48dcf72bcThu, 21 May 2020 05:08:03 +0000Courtney KocakJessica DeFino (aka Jessica L. Yarbrough) is a beauty reporter covering natural, holistic & sustainable skin care. We dig into the definition of clean beauty, how her "problem skin" led her down a long, winding road towards sustainability, the...1354beauty,clean beauty,sustainabilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swap-your-way-to-a-stylish-sustainable-wardrobe-with-nicole-robertson--4982319500a7ca9e-b0d8-4294-b817-e835b35e91d3Thu, 14 May 2020 06:52:52 +0000Courtney KocakNicole Robertson is the CEO & founder of Swap Society, an online clothing swap for women and kids. We discuss how a random career change ignited her personal sustainability journey & opened her eyes to how polluting the fashion industry is, the Playa...1496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-a-consumer-activist-with-thrilling-ceo-shilla-kim-parker--49823186727802b8-37ac-4295-bc6b-1e6cf3b1835eWed, 06 May 2020 16:31:55 +0000Courtney KocakShilla Kim-Parker is the CEO & co-founder of Thrilling, aka shopthrilling.com, which is a platform that partners with small vintage & secondhand shops across the U.S. & helps them go online. We dig into the inspiration for the company, the 2.1 million...1185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/design-your-way-to-a-less-plastic-lifestyle--4982318592b5c257-7683-44e6-a2a4-723ce25b2482Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:58:10 +0000Courtney KocakDianna Cohen is an artist, as well as co-founder & CEO of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, so she has a design-based philosophy on breaking our addiction to plastic. We talk about why ocean cleanup won't solve the problem, but you can greatly reduce...1767climate change,dianna cohen,eco-friendly,ocean cleanup,plastic,plastic pollution,plastic pollution coalition,sustainability,sustainablefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-ways-you-can-make-a-big-impact-on-climate-change--498231877ffca362-04da-417e-8f0d-0b55c6bc70d2Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:00:10 +0000Courtney KocakKevin Green, who leads Rare's Center for Behavior & the Environment, outlines six relatively easy behaviors you can adopt to reduce your carbon footprint & live a more sustainable lifestyle. If you're feeling overwhelmed about climate change, this...2041carbon footprint,climate change,courtney kocak,earth-conscious,eco-friendly,environment,environmental,modedurable,sustainability,sustainability tips,sustainablefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-climergency--4982319140b2be8f-cbc4-45e2-911f-87ede823fc3fTue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:29 +0000Courtney KocakThe trailer for a new podcast about how individual actions can add up to make a big impact on climate change. New episodes every Wednesday, starting Earth Day, April 22nd!61climate change,courtney kocak,earth-conscious,earth day,eco-friendly,environment,environmental,modedurable,sustainability,sustainablefalsefull