UNPOLLUTED
Inspiring sustainability stories
Episodes
33 episodes
Reimagining Education: The Youth Entrepreneur - Christopher Koch - S2E16 UNPOLLUTED
Join us for the final episode of Season 2 of UNPOLLUTED, featuring Christopher Koch, a history and geography teacher at an international school in central Switzerland. Before stepping into the classroom, Chris worked on a research vessel as an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:07:17
ACE Ventures: Investing for Impact - Alessandra Agnello - S2E15 UNPOLLUTED
Tune in for this exciting episode as we chat with Alessandra Agnello, Investment Principal at ACE Ventures, a fund dedicated to leveraging venture capital to support climate technology companies. Alessandra shares her journey, explaining how he...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:11:50
A Dedicated Environmentalist - Comfort Apeh Francis - S2E14 UNPOLLUTED
In today's episode, we sit down with Comfort Apeh Francis, a Nigerian changemaker and environmentalist. Comfort's journey is truly inspiring, spanning roles as a scientist in wastewater treatment and construction before shifting her focus to en...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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42:39
Grassroots Education & Sustainable Farming in Ghana - Kokrobite Chiltern Centre - S2E13 UNPOLLUTED
Join us for today's episode as we welcome Jane and Kabiesi from the Kokrobite Chiltern Center (KCC) in Ghana, West Africa. They share their inspiring journey, from their initial experiences in a small coastal fishing community to founding the c...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:00:30
Ava Cars & The Earth Prize Defender - CoolPlanet - S2E12 UNPOLLUTED
In today's episode, we talk to Philip Roche, a mechanical engineer who tells us about AVA Cars. This unique organization is in the business of transforming gas burning vehicles into sleek, modern and sustainable electric ones. We also discuss T...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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44:04
Saritoria: Pre-Loved Circular Fashion - Shehlina Soomro - S2E11 UNPOLLUTED
Join us as we talk to Shehlina Soomro, a hedge fund manager turned entrepreneur and founder of Saritoria, an online marketplace for pre-owned South Asian luxury fashion. The company’s laudable goals include democratizing access to high quality ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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45:20
ClientEarth: Law for the Planet - Camilla Fitzgerald - S2E10 UNPOLLUTED
Tune in for today’s exciting episode, where we’ll be hearing the story of ClientEarth, a UK based charity harnessing the power of the law to create systems change. Camilla Fitzgerald, a Philanthropy Manager at ClientEarth, tells us about the wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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52:37
WildTechDNA: Conservation at Scale - Natalie Schmitt - S2E9 UNPOLLUTED
In this week’s episode we chat with Natalie Schmitt, an Australian conservation biologist and founder of WildTechDNA, currently based at McMaster University in Canada. WildTechDNA, Natalie’s company, has developed a genetic test to help the sci...
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59:52
Educating for a Greener Future - Safa’ Obeid - S2E8 UNPOLLUTED
Listen to our conversation with Safa’ Obeid, recognised as the 2022 Educator of the Year by The Earth Prize competition. Based in Jordan at a UN Relief and Works Agency school, Safa’ tells us about her experience as an educator working with som...
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37:40
Collaboration for Future Outcomes: Bridging Capital & Ideas - Stephen Omukoko Okoth - S2E7 UNPOLLUTED
In today’s episode we talk to Stephen Omukoko Okoth, the Kenyan Mentor of the Year from The Earth Prize 2023 competition. Stephen is a student of Economics, Business, and Politics at Oberlin College passionate about youth involvement in leaders...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:22
A Tongan Experience - Chloe Luzar - S2E6
Join us in listening to Chloe Luzar, an environmental science and law student from Macquarie University, Sydney and one of The Earth Prize 2023 Mentors of the Year, providing guidance to the youth participating in the competition. In 2022, Chlo...
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59:16
Convening for Dialogue: Youth Forum Switzerland - Ben, Nicola & George - S2E5
Tune in for this exciting episode, as our host Matteo interviews Ben McKinley, Nicola Pohlen, and George Freiberg, three high school students from the International School of Zug and Luzern in Central Switzerland. They tell us abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:05
Beans for Change: Sowing Seeds for Local Collaboration - Jeffrey Opoku - S2E4
In this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Opoku, a fascinating Ghanaian changemaker passionate about practical applications of the Sustainable Development Goals. Being exposed to the issue of plastic waste from a young age, he developed a proje...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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38:28
Mentoring Youth for Sustainable Solutions - Pierfrancesco Merico - S2E3
Come hear our interview with Pierfrancesco, a business student at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. He served as a mentor for The Earth Prize competition, supporting teenage students around the world develop impactful projects that b...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:18
Peter McGarry & Angela McCarthy - The Earth Prize Story: From Idea to Impact - S2E2
Tune in to our latest episode as we sit down with Peter McGarry and Angela McCarthy, the dynamic duo behind The Earth Prize. Peter and Angela dive deep into the making of the organisation, starting with the seed of inspiration from Peter’s daug...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:35
Marching for Change - Cora McGarry - S2E1
Join us to discover the story of Cora McGarry, a 19 year old business and hospitality student. Cora’s participation in one of Geneva’s climate strikes inspired her father, Peter McGarry, an Irish entrepreneur, investor and extreme runner, to cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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16:39
Episode 17: Fostering Global Change Through Sustainability Initiatives with Zlata Shama, The Earth Prize 2024 Youth Board Member
In today’s episode we meet Zlata Shama, the youngest member of The Earth Prize Youth Board. Zlata is a 14-year-old student at the International School of Geneva, and her passion lies in global issues, particularly sustainability, equity, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:54
Episode 16: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with The Earth Prize 2024 Youth Board member Dashel Myers
In this episode, we meet Dashel Myers, one of the newest Earth Prize Youth Board members, a junior at Fieldston School in the Bronx, whose extraordinary journey spans mathematics, technology, and activism. We touch on how Dashel has co-authored...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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26:59
Episode 15: Exploring the Journey to Sustainability with The Earth Prize 2023 Youth Board member Carlota Ferro
In today's episode, we sit down with the dynamic 17-year-old, Carlota Ferro. Hailing from Lisbon but now calling Geneva home, Carlota is not only a student at College du Leman, Switzerland, but also a fervent advocate for international cause...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:24
Episode 14: Envisioning Eco-Friendly Formula One with The Earth Prize Youth Board member Erina Wanzul
Welcome to today's episode, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of F1 in Schools with our guest, Erina. A dynamic 18-year-old from Malaysia, Erina has just graduated from SMK Seksyen 9 Shah Alam Selangor. Her passion is unmistakable ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:26
Episode 13: Discussing biodegradable and non-toxic plastic with 2023 Finalist, Karen Aca
Meet 19-year-old Gul Karen from Diyarbakir, Turkiye, a recent high school graduate and incoming Stanford freshman with numerous accolades like Rise Global Winner and Earth Prize Finalist. Passionate about social justice and equality, Gul col...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:00
Episode 12: Using football to tackle deforestation with The Earth Prize Youth Board member Lesein Mutunkei
In today's episode, we'll be speaking with the inspiring Lesein Mutunkei. At just 18 years old, this Kenyan high school student is not just skillful on the football pitch but is also making significant strides off it. After learning about de...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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33:26
Episode 11: Water accessibility and safety with Kareena Shah
Today, we're excited to bring you an engaging conversation with Kareena Shah, a 17-year-old trailblazer from the U.S. As a student at The Knowledge Society, Kareena's passion for addressing global challenges shines through, especially when i...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:32
Episode 10: Tackling Climate Change using technology with The Earth Prize Youth Board member, Matteo Markel
On today's episode, we're diving deep with the innovative 18-year-old, Matteo Markel. A recent graduate of the International School of Zug and Luzern in Switzerland, Matteo has been drawn to the world of science and the potential of technolo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:28
Episode 9: Advocating for afforestation with The Earth Prize Youth Board member, Aarna Wadhawan
In today's episode, we're thrilled to feature Aarna Wadhawan in the first of many episodes on our Youth Board. At just 14, this Indian prodigy is fiercely advocating for environmental causes, including afforestation and combating various forms ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:23