“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gianna-rae-acquisto/message

Welcome to the Eco Pocket Talk pod where we give quick on-the-go conversation on how to creatively embed change within ourselves and our communities. We cover a multitude of topics that encompass social and environmental justice all in 5 minutes. No matter where you are in the world, we can all make an effort to inform ourselves and be better. We hope to become global learners and advocates by implementing valuable knowledge and eco-projects into our daily lives. One of our main objectives...

Viruses and Vaccines shape our world. The objective of this podcast is to start a conversation and spark a bigger change within our community. Today we are going to cover Vaccines with a special guest- Mr. Negin AND Ms. Kumar. This is a very prevalent topic for this unprecedented time. Today we want to break any misconceptions about vaccines and talk about the science behind vaccines and viruses. This is foundational information for us all to know so that way we can be conscious and safe...

¨A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community and work with others to make our planet more peaceful, sustainable and fairer¨ Campaigns you can support Check out YouTube videos by the Humane Society to educate yourself on animal cruelty/testing; including most popular one “saving ralph” -website to donate https://www.humanesociety.org/ Donate to https://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/ ...

In this special episode, we centralize the principles of diversity, empathy, and integrity in our learning and teaching. Our backgrounds and stories deserve to be shared and celebrated in any setting. Before we can teach/learn from others we must empathize with others; we must be true to our identities. Regardless, of our titles and age, we can continue to teach our teachers and learn from our students- at the end of the day, we all have artistry and humility to implement in our community. By...

We are on the precipice of going back to that one place- I believe it's called school. Today we will be talking about one of my favorite things in the world which is school.  This episode is dedicated to informing about how to ensure safety and security throughout this school year. It has been a little precarious with the virus lately, although some of us may be vaccinated we still want to be attentive to mandates not only for our individual health but also as a whole. Your choices matter and...

Do good things even when no one is watching. Take initiative outside of school/work. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of discovering an idea/cause that you are greatly passionate about and moving forward in taking action. Use your creativity to build a better future! Throughout this episode we talk about various organizations/activities to get involved in, as well good habits for brain efficiency/productivity:) Furthermore, a huge emphasis is also our mental and physical well being;...

In this podcast episode, we will focus on two arctic species (the Polar Bear and Harp seals) and how they can navigate harsh environmental conditions impended on by humans. Hint, hint, global warming. We will also be analyzing studies and sources of evolutionary evidence that relate to natural selection- the survival of the fittest. Furthermore, we will look at possible solutions for humans to intervene with genetic engineering (CRISPR) and selective breeding. Ultimately, we seek to answer:...

This episode is long overdue! In today's podcast, we will be discussing the harsh reality of Fast Fashion. "Fast Fashion...What's that?" Some brands include Zara, Forever 21, H&M, etc. Hopefully, this episode can help us be more mindful shoppers- and to make use of what we have. In today's day and age, we very much live in a shopping-oriented world-its crazy! The average American in the 1980s bought 12 new articles of clothing every year. Now think about the last time you went shopping. I...

This podcast episode will discuss numerous matters revolving around our diet and things that tie into food consumption. Ex: plant-based foods, food waste, carbon emissions, and more. Furthermore, we also discuss our personal experiences and messages about veganism and, or more meatless diets. Remember!!!! Everyone's body/health/life/finances are different, not everyone has to be vegan, not everyone has to be vegetarian, nevertheless, you can still be more ethical with your diet. You do you;)...

It is paramount that we learn the names of these remarkable women! It is key that women support women- it's not a competition, it's a collaboration! Today we will be interviewing Ms. Provencher on her experiences as a teacher/engineer! Furthermore, we will also analyze eminent female figures throughout time (both present and past), like in sciences and environmentalism. Especially, people to whom we don’t give enough credit. By shedding light on these women, we can cultivate a better...

The purpose of this podcast is to shed light on the idea of being eco-friendly and the key mental notes to implement daily life. Ultimately, you need to do you and not compare your journey to someone else's. “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” -Anne Marie Bonneau. It is important to analyze where we personally are and set goals for where we want to be. We also have to account for finances, mental sustainability, and...

This podcast is dedicated to talking about how to make easy and quick adjustments to your at-home/hybrid life to be more productive, proficient, and sustainable. You will be making your learning life a lot easier but will also be securing your future with these tips and tricks! Something we all have in common is that we are students, whether we are middles schoolers, high schoolers, or college kids! In this podcast, we cover everything from notetaking, boba, school supplies, to lunches. This...

This Eco Talk episode is dedicated to exploring the ecological phenomena of glaciers. Specifically, how they are melting. Melting Glaciers are a major issue today, that will cause significant changes to our daily lives; as much as losing New York, Tokyo, Florida to sea level rising. Glaciers are also a central source of freshwater, its melting will not only endanger our survival but also mess with the ocean current. These problems root from oil and drilling companies and their significant...

In this episode of Eco Talk, we are diving deeper into Ocean Pollution. Plastic usage and human arrogance is not only affecting our oceans and marine life but is also affecting humans health. In this episode, we will cover the different types of ocean pollution, misleading recycling systems, human usage, environmental aftermath, as well as how plastic is being found in human bodies. Section 1: What is Ocean Pollution? - Real-World Examples and Human Actions.  Section 2: Different Types of...

In this podcast episode, we will be interviewing the Beyonce of TechnologAAy and GeologAAy, Mr. Bae! He is a fantastic Science Teacher from our school who has inspired students to dive more into science. In this podcast, he will be giving insight on Real World Science matters, including the misconceptions of Climate Change, how to avoid false information, teaching experiences, as well as advice for students and adults. Section 1: Introduction to Pseudo(false)-Science- What is Pseudoscience?...

This episode revolves around how to cultivate sustainable habits in 2021. As individuals, we can engage in simple tasks throughout our daily lives. Implementing these adjustments may even save you money and create a better ambiance. Ask yourself: "What will I do?" We hope you can draw some inspiration from this video. Always strive to do your best:) HINT: Make sure to stay to the end for fun interviews. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gianna-rae-acquisto/message

Since the Holidays are coming up in this episode we discuss how to become an eco-friendly shopper. We emphasize the importance of vegan, cruelty-free, recycled, ethically sourced, low impact, and local products from companies. In addition, we discuss how we can even be cost-effective by making gifts at home (upcycling), and finding eco-friendly steals/discounts. This episode is great to find gift ideas and instill new shopping habits! We also discuss problems in the "fashion world," like fast...

In this podcast, we will discuss the phenomenon of Wildfires. Everything from how they occur to how we can take action. There is a total of seven questions that we will answer to understand this environmental issue all the more.  We will share our perspective and insights we have gathered from studying wildfires.

In Part 2 of Episode 3 we will  get into the conversation more on how we can take action to help these environmental issues. We will discuss our imprint on the environment and animals. What choices will help us move forward?

In this podcast episode we will get the conversation flowing on how our personal choices can affect major environmental issues. For example, deforestation, endangerment of animals, climate change, food and plastic waste, etc. Make sure to listen to part 2 of this episode to learn more about what you can do!

In this episode, we get to know some of our member better while discussing important matters. The goal of this podcast is to seek multiple perspectives, and hear the voices of our future!

This episode is an introductory to the Eco Club that is connected to this podcast. In this episode we explain the outline of our club as well as our purpose. This podcast, Eco Talk, is a voice for Eco club members to amplify their views on environmental issues. Eco Talk is run by MS Eco Club. In future pursuits, episodes will cover matters like the wildfires, melting glaciers, global warming, etc.