Year 52 : a year of nothing new...
As I start my 52nd year on the planet, I’ve decided to mark the occasion by making a ”green” pledge - a big one that’s going to be tough to accomplish - and this podcast - ”Year 52” will be my journal where I’ll share both my successes and my failures.
Episodes
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Episode 10: The end of the challenge
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
My year-long Year 52 challenge of buying nothing new is now at an end, so join me for this last episode of my podcast to hear how it all went and what my takeaways are...
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Episode 9: A 6 month celebratory shopping spree...
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
In this episode, I’m celebrating making it through som months of my challenge. And to mark the occasion, I’m treating myself to a shopping spree… and we’re on the hunt for a bargain!
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Episode 5: The one with the beekeeper ...
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
In this episode, I get to sit down virtually and catch up with my brother, Paul - the co-architect of the original Go-Green pledges that have inspired me to make my own pledge this year, and chat with him about buying stuff, the original go green pledge and also see how he got on with his own un-bee-lieveable pledge ...
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Episode 8: The Windlesham Eco-Warriors
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
In this epic extended episode, I catch up with some of our lovely neighbours to hear about their Go-Green pledges they made for me, and how they got on...
There was beer, wine, laughs and some very lively discussion on everything from water butts to poop bags, litter picks and beach cleans to dedicating solar panels. And even something about sustainability on Love Island??!!
Sunday May 15, 2022
Episode 7: The Big Plastic Count
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
In this episode I'm giving a shout out to The Big Plastic Count which is starting tomorrow 16th May here in there UK.
Hear why I'm asking everyone to get involved, then head over to their website, sign up and start tallying your plastics!
https://thebigplasticcount.com
Year 52...
Hi - I'm Charlie and I've set myself a big green challenge for this, my 52nd year on the planet.
If you want to follow how I get on, then I'll be "dropping pods" here on Podbean and you can either download their nifty app, or just head to the episode pages to stream it.
If your a Facebook person, then you're welcome to follow the Year 52 FB page - @Year52.GreenPledge and get updates there. (Am also hoping to get it on Apple and Google Podcasts soon).
And if you're a tweeter, it's @Year_52.
Feel free to follow, comment and provide moral support!