Book of Leaves

By Ceara Carney

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Episodes: 150

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An Irish podcast where I interview business owners, activists and other everyday people, to learn how they contribute to living sustainably. By educating ourselves, we can then take a leaf from their book to add to our own way of eco-friendly living!

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Episode Date
The Best Time to Adopt a New Habit like Cloth Nappies - Kate Doyle
Oct 12, 2026
146. Co-Creating a Circular Hub in Clonmel - Louise Lalor
Sep 28, 2026
145. Helping Farming Communities Rewild Their Land - Ray, Hometree
Sep 14, 2026
Making A Small Notebook Business Sustainable - Seán Ó'Sullivan
Aug 31, 2026
The Power of Repair Cafés - Jeffrey Roe, Tog.ie
Aug 17, 2026
A Thriving Plant Based Restaurant for 40 years - Cornucopia
Aug 03, 2026
Repurposing Coffee Pods & Supporting Market Culture - Serendipity by Jayne
Jul 20, 2026
Using Data to Protect Whales & Dolphins - Simon Berrow, IWDG
Jul 06, 2026
A Career Change for the Better - Lorna Anne, Our Earthy Collective
Jun 15, 2026
Compassionately Clearing Out Homes - Anne, Kindred Sorting
Jun 01, 2026
Growing & Selling Organic Veg - Billy Jo, Leagh Farms
May 18, 2026
Hunting, Funding, & Perception Changes to Help Wildlife Rescue - Pearse Stokes
May 04, 2026
Keeping Packaging in Circulation - Green Bubble
Dec 22, 2025
Alternatives to Animal Testing, & A Vegan Christmas - Suzanne Martin
Dec 08, 2025
Healing from Colonialism via Food & Culture - Rupa Marya
Nov 24, 2025
Natural Dyes & Local Textiles - Malú Colorín
Nov 10, 2025
Eco-Periods: Less Shame, Waste, & Chemicals - Abi O'Callaghan Platt
Oct 27, 2025
Mini Ponds for a Major Difference - Gobnait Ní Néill
Oct 13, 2025
A Bit About Bats - Niamh Roche, Bat Conservation Ireland
Sep 29, 2025
Bringing People Together - Tom Popple, Climate Cocktail Club
Sep 15, 2025
Building Practices That Heal - Rachel Loughrey
Sep 01, 2025
Bus Connects, Metrolink, & Dereliction with Green Party Cllr Feljin Jose
Aug 18, 2025
Reconnecting to our Indigenous Land & Language - Eoghan, Gaelic Woodland Project
Jul 28, 2025
Skincare That's Kind For The Planet - Nicola, Nunaia
Jul 14, 2025
Restoring Oyster Habitat & Improving Water Quality in Ireland - David Lawlor
Jun 30, 2025
Making Sure Your Pension is an Ethical One - Ciaran Hughes
Jun 16, 2025
Fighting to Save Lough Neagh - Hannah Gallagher
Jun 02, 2025
Switching to Refurbished Gadgets & Making Them Last - Colin Baker
May 19, 2025
Sustainability Training in All Workplaces - Niall Collins
May 05, 2025
Using Creativity to Nourish AND Protest - Sadhbh O'Sullivan
Apr 21, 2025
In Death: Caring for the Planet with Eco Burials - Colin McAteer
Dec 23, 2024
Circular Habits for Stage & Screen Costumes - Alice Bassie
Dec 09, 2024
Grassroots Campaigning with Artist & Activist Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin
Nov 25, 2024
The Magic of Lending - Giorgia, The Toy Library
Nov 11, 2024
Repurposing Old Mattress Materials - Keith, Bounce Back Recycling
Oct 28, 2024
Wearing Quality (and colourful!) Clothes - Virtue, Emerald and Wax
Oct 14, 2024
Saving the Barn Owls of Ireland - John Carrig
Sep 30, 2024
Being Circular with The Rediscovery Centre - Arran Murphy
Sep 16, 2024
Being a Global Citizen, & Utilising Art - Shauna Harris
Sep 02, 2024
Reducing Waste to Flourish in Planet & Health - Merschon Hudson
Aug 19, 2024
Ecological Corridors, the Future of Crisps, & more - Kaethe, Bí Urban
Aug 05, 2024
Gender Inequality in Ireland & Its Link to Climate Change - Vanessa Conroy
Jul 22, 2024
Supporting Fairtrade & Reconnecting with Nature - Aidan Ring
Jul 08, 2024
Sharing Gardens and Making Music - Scott, Community Roots
Jun 24, 2024
Swapping Clothes & Grassroots Change - Mary, Change Clothes Crumlin
Jun 10, 2024
Children's Rights & Climate Justice - Aoibhínn from Plan International
May 27, 2024
Using Feasts & Festivals to Build Community - Sam Bishop
May 13, 2024
Episode 100 Celebration!
Apr 29, 2024
Helping Injured Wildlife - Jana, Kildare Wildlife Rescue
Apr 15, 2024
Leaving the 'High Life' for the Bigger Picture - Tom Butler
Jan 01, 2024
How Sport Clubs can take Climate Action - Bohemian Football Club
Dec 18, 2023
Navigating & Solving this Planetary War - Naomi Ní Shíocháin
Dec 04, 2023
Finding the Wonder in Nature - Anja Murray
Nov 20, 2023
Shop In A Salvage Yard - Harry Maharaj
Nov 06, 2023
Preventing Mining & Sink Holes in Monaghan - Sophia McConnon
Oct 23, 2023
Animal Vs Environmental Rights, & Hare Coursing - Laura Broxson, NARA
Oct 09, 2023
An Intro to Doughnut Economics - Roisin Markham
Sep 25, 2023
Mindfully Communicating Climate News - Darragh Wynne
Sep 11, 2023
Light Pollution Consequences & Solutions - Georgia, Mayo Dark Skies
Aug 21, 2023
A Unified Front in Activism - Jessica Dunne
Aug 07, 2023
Mining In Ireland - Eddie Mitchell, Save Leitrim
Jul 24, 2023
Sewing, Slowing Down & Rethinking Clothes - Joanna O'Dowd
Jul 10, 2023
Community Gardening & Green Spaces - Maria Young
Jun 26, 2023
Connecting with Coffee Farmers - Ethical Origin
Jun 12, 2023
A 'No Buy' Year & Loads of Eco Tips - Ide, 'Trying to be Green'
May 29, 2023
The Physical Waste of the Digital Age - Gerry McGovern
May 15, 2023
Sea Shepherd Ireland - Emma Tuite
May 01, 2023
I'm back, With Some Eco Friendly Travel Tips!
Apr 17, 2023
A Guide to Forest Bathing - Cathelijne de Wit
Jan 02, 2023
A Nomadic Life in the Forests of Minnesota - Fiona Byrne Ryan
Dec 19, 2022
Irish Rainforests, Invasive Species & Reintroducing Predators - Eoghan Daltun
Dec 05, 2022
Making Wellness Eco! From Skincare to Candles - Stefanie, Glow Circle
Nov 21, 2022
Artivism in Theatre, Jewellery, & More - Maeve Stone
Nov 07, 2022
Connecting Communities & a Working Class Perspective on Climate - Caitriona Kenny
Oct 24, 2022
Sharing 'Common Knowledge' - Spider Hickman
Oct 10, 2022
Urban Gardening, Foraging & Distilling - Connor Howlett
Sep 26, 2022
Internet Emissions: e-mail to Data Centres - Kindly JR
Sep 12, 2022
Changing Food Systems as an Everyday Activist - Evelyn Suttle
Aug 29, 2022
Broken Systems & Civil Resistance - Orla Murphy
Jul 25, 2022
Bringing Comedy to the Movement -Diane O'Connor
Jun 27, 2022
Climate Anxiety, Reconnection, & Being a Good Ancestor - Rachel Dempsey
Jun 13, 2022
Litter Picking Magic - Patrick Jackson
May 30, 2022
Listening, Feminism, & Youth Involvement - Amy O'Brien
May 16, 2022
Helping Pollinators, Misconceptions & Solutions - Dr. Úna Fitzpatrick
May 02, 2022
Hemp Farming in Ireland - Freya Bartels
Apr 18, 2022
Bringing Nature into Schools - Patrick Kirwan
Apr 04, 2022
Season 4 Pre Cap - Mental Health Tips for Times of Crisis
Mar 27, 2022
Walking, Meditation & The Work That Reconnects - Jane Killingbeck
Jan 03, 2022
Improving Food Shopping Habits with Evocco – Ahmad Mu’azzam
Dec 13, 2021
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference - Flossie Donnelly
Nov 29, 2021
It Starts With a Pin - Laragh McCann, Climate Love Ireland
Nov 15, 2021
Bottom Trawling, Sawfish, & Dugongs – Ruth Leeney
Nov 01, 2021
Finding Solace in Nature - Alex, Understory
Oct 18, 2021
Climate Action Community & Communication – Gary, Climate Ambassador Programme
Oct 04, 2021
Climate Change: Parenting, Pensions & CETA - Paul McCormack Cooney
Sep 20, 2021
The Power of Reusable Coffee Cups - Sorcha, Conscious Cup Campaign
Sep 06, 2021
Let's Talk Trees - Orla Ní Dhúill, Native Woodland Trust
Aug 24, 2021
Supporting Theatre to Inspire Climate Action - Eva O'Connor & Hildegard Ryan
Aug 09, 2021
Empowering the Youth & Women in India - Tessie
Jul 26, 2021
Community Ownership of Renewable Energy - Sarah Fogarty
Jul 12, 2021
Why We Need a Youth Led Climate Movement - Saoirse Exton
Jun 28, 2021
A Journey to Veganism via an inside look into Irish farms & slaughterhouses - Niamh C
Jun 14, 2021
From Waste to Watches (& Sunnies!) - Eoin, Crann
May 31, 2021
Helping Hedgehogs - Elaine, Irish Hedgehog Survey
May 17, 2021
Using Civil Disobedience in the Climate Justice Movement – Zac Lumley
May 03, 2021
It's a Fashion Revolution - Carrie Ann Moran
Apr 19, 2021
Season . . . 3?!
Apr 16, 2021
The Ripple Effect You Have
Dec 28, 2020
Kentucky to Mayo, Pax Eco Store - McKinley
Dec 07, 2020
The Mercosur Deal, Chimps, & Activism - Laura Kehoe
Nov 23, 2020
Eco Fashion, Food, & Craic! - Ger & Taz, The Useless Project
Nov 09, 2020
Foraging for the Planet & the Soul - Dermot Hughes, Forage Ireland
Oct 26, 2020
Affordable, Sustainable Fashion: Borrowing & Swapping - Aisling, Nuw
Oct 12, 2020
Reusing, Repairing & Reducing Waste - Pauline, MyWaste.ie
Sep 28, 2020
Opening a Vegan Café & Zero Waste Shop in Dublin - Sebastian, The Carrot's Tail
Sep 14, 2020
Periods: Pads, Cups & Shame - Augustina, We Live Our Values
Aug 31, 2020
Bringing 'Eco' into the Event Industry - Megan Best, Native Events
Aug 17, 2020
Climate Change & Over Fishing in Coastal Communities - Ruth Leeney
Aug 03, 2020
Upcycling Wetsuits & Re-imagining "Waste" - Lynn Haughton
Jul 19, 2020
The Impact of a Toothbrush - Joe & Niamh, Bambooth
Jul 05, 2020
Food Security in Ireland - Aisling Wheeler
Jun 21, 2020
We're going to the Supreme Court! - Climate Case Ireland
Jun 08, 2020
Creating an A.r.k. for Nature - Mary Reynolds
May 25, 2020
Saving Clothes from Landfill - Fiona Lily
May 11, 2020
BiaHero & Grow Your Own Food - Sineád, XR
May 03, 2020
Toilet Paper Vs The Bidet
Apr 13, 2020
Making Easter Ethically Eco!
Apr 06, 2020
Saving the Poddle River - Róisín McAleer
Mar 31, 2020
Some Positivity in this Pandemic
Mar 30, 2020
Sustainable Resolutions
Dec 23, 2019
A Simple No Waste Life - Timi Nicholson
Dec 09, 2019
Offsetting Carbon & Creating Social Change with Vita – Holly Hughes
Nov 24, 2019
Eco Christmas 2/2: Wrapping, Cards, Dinner & Markets
Nov 11, 2019
Eco Christmas 1/2: Trees, Decor & Gifts
Nov 10, 2019
Bringing Biodiversity Back into your Garden or Balcony- Collie Ennis
Oct 28, 2019
Consumer Culture & Decluttering - Emma Gleeson
Oct 14, 2019
The Native Seals & Why a lot need Rescuing - Melanie, Seal Rescue Ireland
Sep 30, 2019
Why it’s time to join the Rebellion- Cormac Nugent, Extinction Rebellion
Sep 16, 2019
Cloth Nappies: the "How"s and "Why"s - Annie Byrne, Cloth Nappy Library Ireland
Sep 02, 2019
Why we are Sick of Plastic! - Claudia Tormey, Friends of the Earth
Aug 18, 2019
The Solution to Plastic Toys & "Toy Miles" - Sharon, Jiminy
Aug 04, 2019
A Minimal Waste Lifestyle from Kids to Corporate, Reuzi - Pat Kane
Jul 22, 2019
The Basics of a Vegan Diet from Fitness to Family - Dr. Ailis Brosnan
Jul 07, 2019
Researching Sustainable Eating - Simone Tiso
Jul 07, 2019
Tackling Plastic on our Canals & Beaches with Clean Coasts - Richard Curtin
Jun 16, 2019
Carbon Free Books, Supporting Charities & Social Change – Rónán Ó’Dálaigh
Jun 02, 2019
Running a Zero Waste, Local Goods Shop - Peadar Rice
May 20, 2019
Sustainable Fashion, Politics & Personal Choices with Aoibhéann McCann
May 06, 2019
Replacing Leather and Plastic with Cork - Vasco Carto
Apr 22, 2019
Introduction to Book of Leaves
Apr 22, 2019