Book of Leaves

Offsetting Carbon & Creating Social Change with Vita – Holly Hughes

In this episode I interview Holly Hughes from <a href="https://vita.ie/">Vita Ireland</a>, a charity focusing on climate justice and human rights at the same time. Their model is one many could learn from. Have a listen, rate, review &amp; let me know what you think. If you'd like to support this podcast, check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves">my patreon</a>! xWe chatted about:Holly’s background before working with Vita.Who Vita are &amp; what they do.What life is life for communities in Ethiopia and Eritrea.The importance of community led projects.How carbon credits and offsetting carbon works.How their investment programme works.Making sure your offsets are accredited by <a href="https://www.goldstandard.org/take-action/offset-your-emissions">Gold Standard</a>.How to support Vita: <a href="https://vita.ie/donate/">gift packages</a> and <a href="https://vita.ie/vgif/">impact fund</a>.Mentioned:<a href="https://assets.gov.ie/10206/d042e174c1654c6ca14f39242fb07d22.pdf">Goverment Climate Action Plan</a> (intent to offset international air travel page 91).<a href="http://bookofleavespodcast.com/ep-8-a-minimal-waste-lifestyle-from-kids-to-corporate-reuzi-pat-kane/">Rat Kane in Reuzi</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/FionnualaJay">Fionnuala Jones</a>.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainablefashiondublin/?hl=en">Sustainable Fashion Dublin.</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rozannapurcell/?hl=en">Roz Purcell.</a><a href="https://www.keoghs.ie/">Keogh’s Crisps.</a> <a href="http://irishpotatocoalition.org/">Irish Potatoe Coalition.</a><a href="http://www.dublincity.ie/">Dublin City Council</a>.<a href="https://www.noms.ie/">Noms.</a>Follow Vita on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vitaireland/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VitaIreland">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VitaIRL/">Facebook</a> and follow Holly on her<a href="https://www.instagram.com/earnest_ethereal/?hl=en"> Instagram here.</a><a href="http://www.bookofleavespodcast.com">www.bookofleavespodcast.com</a>  <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.