Hey friend — this episode felt like sitting in Beth’s classroom: warm, surprising, and full of tiny miracles. She talks about turning teaching into an orchestra, growing lion’s mane mushrooms with her fifth graders, hosting a cozy in-class Coffeehouse for poetry and hot chocolate, and how her curious young scientists got to work on 'Hiro' Mycodigestible Diapers in science class.

If you love stories about teachers who spark real change through the arts, hands-on science, and big-hearted creativity, this chat with Beth, Renee and Jonathan will leave you smiling, hopeful, and ready to try something small and brave tomorrow.

Special Thanks to: NovareFilmsLLC.com, JeremyCarterSax.com, www.HiroDiapers.com, and ProdigyTalentTraining.com

The European Union has banned companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear, ending a widespread practice where new garments were incinerated or shredded to control pricing and brand image.

The episode explains why brands destroyed perfectly good products, the environmental cost of that waste—water, chemicals, emissions and microplastics—and how this rule pushes the fashion industry toward reuse, recycling and a circular economy.

Listen to learn how the policy will change business practices and culture, and what it means for shoppers, resale markets and the future of sustainable fashion.

Source: European Commission — New rules to stop destruction of unsold clothes and shoes

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Novare Films (NovareFilmsLLC.com)

Prodigy Talent Training (ProdigyTT.MN.co)

AlienPhant (AlienPhant.com)

Join the hosts of Eco Culture as they welcome Jessica Thonen, Associate Dean at Eckerd College, to discuss the intersection of theater, community and sustainability. From puppetry made with recycled materials to interdisciplinary environmental programs, Jessica shares how art and academia collaborate to shape engaged students and practical green initiatives.

Learn how Eckerd's hands-on programs, unique partnerships (like the Circle in the Square BFA), and simple everyday actions—like carrying a reusable canteen—help build a culture of responsible living and creative problem-solving.