S2, Ep9: Bonnie Wright

Jan 1, 2020

Bonnie Wright, passionate about sustainability and eliminating single-use plastics, discusses parallels between veganism and zero-waste living. She shares her experience on a GreenPeace plastic trawling expedition and her ambition to run the first zero-waste film set. The podcast touches on sustainability in the wizarding world, advocating for zero-waste options at workplaces, and the importance of celebrating progress in veganism and environmentalism.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Journey Towards Sustainable Living and Environmental Activism

02:14 • 23min

Environmental Impact of Plastic Use on Film Sets and Importance of Vitamin B12 Supplements for Vegans

25:35 • 2min

Sustainable Practices and Environmental Considerations in Film Sets and the Wizarding World

27:14 • 15min

Emphasizing Positivity and Celebrating Progress in Veganism and Environmentalism

42:28 • 2min

Living Sustainably: Actions and Challenges

44:09 • 28min

Ending on a Hopeful Note: Importance of B12 for Vegans and Self-Care Reminder

01:12:36 • 4min

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Happy New Year, ChickPeeps! This week to kick off 2020 with forming some positive new sustainability habits we speak to Bonnie Wright about her mission to eliminate the everyday usage of single-use plastics. Bonnie became passionate about sustainability several years ago and decided to take the journey to living a zero-waste life. In this episode we discuss the parallels between veganism and zero-waste living, sustainability in the wizarding world and Bonnie’s ambition to run the first zero-waste film set. Also on this episode...

Bonnie shares how going onboard a GreenPeace plastic trawling expedition sparked her interest in living a plastic-free life.
How to avoid being overwhelmed by sustainability and reduce your plastic consumption changes step-by-step.
Bonnie tells us about the thriller movie she’s directing that explores the horrors of pollution.
We talk about how wasteful film sets are and whether it’s even possible to run a zero-waste film set.
How sustainable would Hogwarts have been?
Is veganism discussed in environmental circles and do environmentalists see veganism as the solution?
What is the best way of volunteering to help environmental causes?
Bonnie shares tips for advocating for zero-waste options at your workplace and local haunts.
Why having good manners as an activist really helps your cause!
Bonnie discusses her non-negotiable sustainability practices when traveling.
The problem of greenwashing by powerful corporations.

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