Book of Leaves

Finding Solace in Nature - Alex, Understory

Episode 56 is with Wicklow-based ecologist Alex Konieczka. One of her many ventures is Understory, a truly zerowaste business where she sells upcycled terrariums among other things. You can follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/understory_ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@understory_ie</a> to keep up to date with the pieces she creates and foraging excursions she plans, or reach out to her via e-mail on alex@understory.ie. [03:45] An intro from Alex and her relationship with nature.[09:55] When the issue of climate change dawned on Alex.[13:05] The work of Understory.[21:45] How she got into foraging.[24:05] Her journey to veganism[26:05] Climate justice project with Eco Unesco.[24:15] Community work &amp; asking the council for help.[35:25] Random questions! Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fx_sfmNbmEriGkHEq6AoE7XCfY26xnFZs5v1EUTf_hg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for a resource pack Alex made on contacting your council for help! <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/2611371" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living! <a href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/2611371" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get bonus content on Patreon</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.