Starting on the 1st of July, 2022,  India has banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of certain Single Use Plastic items which have low utility and high littering potential. This episode is a deep dive into what that list is, what the substitutes can be, how the ban is being implemented and the way forward on this journey. Since the ban is going to affect us all, I highly encourage you to listen and share this episode widely to enable conscious living.  If you have doubts, or need help with resources, reach out to me via Insta/Fb/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

Starting on the 1st of July, 2022,  India has banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of certain Single Use Plastic items which have low utility and high littering potential. This episode is a deep dive into what that list is, what the substitutes can be, how the ban is being implemented and the way forward on this journey. Since the ban is going to affect us all, I highly encourage you to listen and share this episode widely to enable conscious living.  If you have doubts, or need help with resources, reach out to me via Insta/Fb/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

E36 | India's Ban on Single Use Plastic 

Everytime I struggle with motivation or need hope, I look at kids - full of life and possibilities. This Earth Day, I have spoken to some kids - Reyansh (USA), Dev (India), Neel (Australia) about their contribution to the Environment &amp; thoughts on Sustainability. Hope it fills your days with inspiration to take action.  You can reach me on Insta/Fb/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

Everytime I struggle with motivation or need hope, I look at kids - full of life and possibilities. This Earth Day, I have spoken to some kids - Reyansh (USA), Dev (India), Neel (Australia) about their contribution to the Environment &amp; thoughts on Sustainability. Hope it fills your days with inspiration to take action.  You can reach me on Insta/Fb/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

E35 | Kids with Ideas - Earth Day

Most of can't function normally/wholly without an Air conditioner, but that's not the reality for most of the world, and neither is it environmentally-friendly to be overly reliant on it. What are the problems and how can we offset some of it? Tune in to find out... I'm available on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18     ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

Most of can't function normally/wholly without an Air conditioner, but that's not the reality for most of the world, and neither is it environmentally-friendly to be overly reliant on it. What are the problems and how can we offset some of it? Tune in to find out... I'm available on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

E34 | Love/Hate Air Con

A round up of the extreme weather events happening simultaneously all over the world. While there are heatwaves, drought and floods threatening all life, I find strength in taking collective action and contributing towards making a positive difference.  I'm on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18    ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

A round up of the extreme weather events happening simultaneously all over the world. While there are heatwaves, drought and floods threatening all life, I find strength in taking collective action and contributing towards making a positive difference.  I'm on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

E33 | Climate Crisis, 2021 - so far...

Seaspiracy is a 2021 documentary about the environmental impact of fishing. This episode is a live relay of my reflections while watching this documentary, and my own life experiences which brought me to my passion &amp; profession today. Request you to listen/watch it with an open mind and if you want to reach out to me to discuss anything, I'm on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18 Praana Cafe Podcast available on: Anchor.fm/Spotify/Google/Apple Podcast  [For more information Visit site: https://www.seaspiracy.org/   OR @seaspiracy on Instagram]  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

Seaspiracy is a 2021 documentary about the environmental impact of fishing. This episode is a live relay of my reflections while watching this documentary, and my own life experiences which brought me to my passion &amp; profession today. Request you to listen/watch it with an open mind and if you want to reach out to me to discuss anything, I'm on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18 Praana Cafe Podcast available on: <a href="http://Anchor.fm/Spotify/Google/Apple" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor.fm/Spotify/Google/Apple</a> Podcast [For more information Visit site: <a href="https://www.seaspiracy.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.seaspiracy.org/</a>   OR @seaspiracy on Instagram] --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

E32 | Reflections about Seaspiracy 

8th March is Women's Day &amp; 14th is Mother's Day in the UK. This unscripted, unplanned discussion around the role of Women in Sustainability with my friends Emily, Demi, Matthew and Kajal reflecting on a few questions. Would love to hear your thoughts on whether you align with the discussion or not. Reach out to me on  Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18 Praana Cafe Podcast available on Anchor.fm/ Spotify/ Apple/ Google Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

8th March is Women's Day &amp; 14th is Mother's Day in the UK. This unscripted, unplanned discussion around the role of Women in Sustainability with my friends Emily, Demi, Matthew and Kajal reflecting on a few questions. Would love to hear your thoughts on whether you align with the discussion or not. Reach out to me on  Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18 Praana Cafe Podcast available on <a href="http://Anchor.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor.fm/</a> Spotify/ Apple/ Google Podcast--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

E31 | Women & Sustainability 

22nd February to 7th March is Fairtrade Fortnight - a two-week festival to celebrate and promote using Fairtrade products. Unpacking what is fairtrade, why is it important, and what we as consumers can do with my friend &amp; teacher, Demi Delaperelle.  To learn about more ways in which you can be involved in  Fair Trade, visit https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/ Podcast on: Anchor.fm/ Spotify/ Google Podcast/ Apple Podcast I'm available on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

22nd February to 7th March is Fairtrade Fortnight - a two-week festival to celebrate and promote using Fairtrade products. Unpacking what is fairtrade, why is it important, and what we as consumers can do with my friend &amp; teacher, Demi Delaperelle.  To learn about more ways in which you can be involved in  Fair Trade, visit <a href="https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/</a> Podcast on: <a href="http://Anchor.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor.fm/</a> Spotify/ Google Podcast/ Apple Podcast I'm available on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

Significance of Fair Trade 

New Year is usually the  time every one is thrilled to make Resolutions, but I was wondering if we could set Intentions - purposeful, thoughtful, committed little steps. Using all the knowledge we have, to actually applying them in real life. Listen to the episode and let me know how you intend to live sustainably?  I'm on Insta/Twitter/Fb: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

New Year is usually the  time every one is thrilled to make Resolutions, but I was wondering if we could set Intentions - purposeful, thoughtful, committed little steps. Using all the knowledge we have, to actually applying them in real life. Listen to the episode and let me know how you intend to live sustainably?  I'm on Insta/Twitter/Fb: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S3-E1 | 2021 Intention Setting 

A few thoughts as we wrap up the year 2020 and the decade. Wishing you all a purposeful and committed year ahead for positive Climate Action. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

A few thoughts as we wrap up the year 2020 and the decade. Wishing you all a purposeful and committed year ahead for positive Climate Action. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E13 | 2020 Year End 

As I celebrated my Birthday on the 3rd of December, I also realized its been 3 months since I got to the UK.  This episode is an update on the work that I am doing at the University specific to Environment &amp; Sustainability, and in what other ways do I hope to engage in my year of Chevening.  Reach out to me via Fb/ Twitter/ Instagram: @PrathyushaCFA18 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

As I celebrated my Birthday on the 3rd of December, I also realized its been 3 months since I got to the UK.  This episode is an update on the work that I am doing at the University specific to Environment &amp; Sustainability, and in what other ways do I hope to engage in my year of Chevening.  Reach out to me via Fb/ Twitter/ Instagram: @PrathyushaCFA18 --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E12 | Birthday Roundup

Praana is the vital force that flows in all living beings and through this podcast i hope to represent all beings, and existence! We are going to talk about environment &amp; sustainability but with a lot of hope and optimism. A journey inspired by my Expedition to Antarctica to understand the effect of Climate Change on the fragile ecosystem of our planet.

Through the month of November, I have interacted with many people regarding Veganism. Then I asked, if YOU have any Questions and you responded. Through this episode, I answered questions asked by friends, followers &amp; listeners about being Vegan.    If you have more thoughts reach out to me on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

Through the month of November, I have interacted with many people regarding Veganism. Then I asked, if YOU have any Questions and you responded. Through this episode, I answered questions asked by friends, followers &amp; listeners about being Vegan.    If you have more thoughts reach out to me on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E11 | Veganism Q & A

VegSoc is one of the 250+ Student Societies at University of Birmingham. VegSoc believes in inclusivity for vegetarians, vegans and just anyone who wants to explore sustainable food alternatives. Tune into this week's episode as I speak to the President, Becca Stevens &amp; Secretary, Hannah Lapworth about Veganism.  You can reach out to me on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18   ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

VegSoc is one of the 250+ Student Societies at University of Birmingham. VegSoc believes in inclusivity for vegetarians, vegans and just anyone who wants to explore sustainable food alternatives. Tune into this week's episode as I speak to the President, Becca Stevens &amp; Secretary, Hannah Lapworth about Veganism.  You can reach out to me on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18 --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E10 | VegSoc about Veganism 

They form the Ethics &amp; Environment Office of the Guild of Students at University of Birmingham. While Matthew was born into a family of Vegetarians converted Vegan, Hannah recently began adopting Veganism. What are their challenges, learnings and how they navigate through these decisions, tune into this week's episode of the Praana Cafe Podcast.    You can reach out to me on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

They form the Ethics &amp; Environment Office of the Guild of Students at University of Birmingham. While Matthew was born into a family of Vegetarians converted Vegan, Hannah recently began adopting Veganism. What are their challenges, learnings and how they navigate through these decisions, tune into this week's episode of the Praana Cafe Podcast.    You can reach out to me on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E9 | Veganism with Matthew & Hannah

Through the World Vegan Month in November, I am trying to explain, discuss and understand various aspects of Veganism. In this episode, Alex Nettle who is an Animal Rights Activist and has worked for the Green Party of England &amp; Wales discusses his experiences and journey of Veganism. (Anonymous for the Voiceless, Extinction Rebellion , Piglet Prank) Share your thoughts on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18    ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

Through the World Vegan Month in November, I am trying to explain, discuss and understand various aspects of Veganism. In this episode, Alex Nettle who is an Animal Rights Activist and has worked for the <a href="https://vote.greenparty.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Party of England &amp; Wales</a> discusses his experiences and journey of Veganism. (<a href="https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anonymous for the Voiceless</a>, <a href="https://extinctionrebellion.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extinction Rebellion</a> , <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=602956506719594" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piglet Prank</a>) Share your thoughts on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18 --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E8 | Veganism with Alex

November is World Vegan Month, so why not start learning about the cruelty-free lifestyle. Answering basic questions of What is Veganism, What does the diet consist of, and Why should anyone think about a Vegan lifestyle. I came up with an  acronym - HEAL. To find out what that is tune into the episode.  To figure out your thoughts, preferences or discuss msg me on Fb/Intsa/ Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

November is World Vegan Month, so why not start learning about the cruelty-free lifestyle. Answering basic questions of What is Veganism, What does the diet consist of, and Why should anyone think about a Vegan lifestyle. I came up with an  acronym - HEAL. To find out what that is tune into the episode.  To figure out your thoughts, preferences or discuss msg me on Fb/Intsa/ Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E7 | Veganism - The Basics

October 23rd is Sustainability Day, October 24th is Global  Day of Climate Action. While we mark these days and our OTT platforms deliver large content about Environment &amp; Sustainability, my  thoughts are   1. Do we go beyond entertainment, and focus on Education?  2. After we watch these documentaries, do we take positive Climate Action at a person level?   Share your thoughts on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

October 23rd is Sustainability Day, October 24th is Global  Day of Climate Action. While we mark these days and our OTT platforms deliver large content about Environment &amp; Sustainability, my  thoughts are   1. Do we go beyond entertainment, and focus on Education?  2. After we watch these documentaries, do we take positive Climate Action at a person level?   Share your thoughts on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E6 | Impact or Ignore Documentaries?

Hyderabad has some historical dark tryst with floods- 1908, 2000, 2016 and now the ongoing 2020 unexpected downpour that has devastated the city yet again. What happened in the past, what are the lessons learnt, and how this torrential rain need to be attributed not just to encroachments but an impending Climate Crisis that needs urgent action!  Share your thoughts on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18    ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

Hyderabad has some historical dark tryst with floods- 1908, 2000, 2016 and now the ongoing 2020 unexpected downpour that has devastated the city yet again. What happened in the past, what are the lessons learnt, and how this torrential rain need to be attributed not just to encroachments but an impending Climate Crisis that needs urgent action!  Share your thoughts on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18  --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E5 | Floods in Hyderabad - Climate, Govt & People Crisis

As we countdown to the delayed COP26 (https://www.ukcop26.org/) , the Climate Change Conference happening in Glasgow in November 2021, I spoke to Ken about the status of energy transition in various countries, more specifically the situation of Green Finance &amp; Renewable Energy in Asia/ India and the role of the UK in Climate Action.    Praana Cafe Podcast: Anchor.fm/ Spotify/ Google Podcast/ Apple Podcast I'm on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

As we countdown to the delayed COP26 (<a href="https://www.ukcop26.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ukcop26.org/</a>) , the Climate Change Conference happening in Glasgow in November 2021, I spoke to Ken about the status of energy transition in various countries, more specifically the situation of Green Finance &amp; Renewable Energy in Asia/ India and the role of the UK in Climate Action.    Praana Cafe Podcast: <a href="http://Anchor.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor.fm/</a> Spotify/ Google Podcast/ Apple Podcast I'm on Fb/Insta/Twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E4| In conversation with Ken O’Flaherty | COP26 Regional Ambassador for Asia/Pacific & South Asia

How do you navigate Consumerism, convenience and the omnipresent plastic to make sure you follow the 5Rs of Sustainability - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle. Listen to the episode to know how I am navigating my way around in the UK while also learning hacks that you can implement!  Share your ideas with me on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

How do you navigate Consumerism, convenience and the omnipresent plastic to make sure you follow the 5Rs of Sustainability - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle. Listen to the episode to know how I am navigating my way around in the UK while also learning hacks that you can implement!  Share your ideas with me on fb/insta/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E3 | Spoilt For Choice? 

It's World Environment Health Day on the 26th of September &amp; one of the growing concerns is Waste Management. So, in the two weeks that I have been in the UK what are my observations about Waste &amp; Recycling practices here. I explore this in three segments - at the Heathrow Airport, London, at my University in Birmingham and as I start shopping locally.  What are the best practices we can adopt at home. Msg me on fb/intsa/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message

It's World Environment Health Day on the 26th of September &amp; one of the growing concerns is Waste Management. So, in the two weeks that I have been in the UK what are my observations about Waste &amp; Recycling practices here. I explore this in three segments - at the Heathrow Airport, London, at my University in Birmingham and as I start shopping locally.  What are the best practices we can adopt at home. Msg me on fb/intsa/twitter: @PrathyushaCFA18--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/praanacafe/message</a>

S2-E2 | Recycling in UK - First Impressions 

Praana is the vital force that flows in all living beings and through this podcast i hope to represent all beings, and existence! We are going to talk about environment &amp; sustainability but with a lot of hope and optimism. A journey inspired by my Expedition to Antarctica to understand the effect of Climate Change on the fragile ecosystem of our planet.

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